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Saturday, January 27, 2007

So we're watching TV ...

We were watching a DVD of a show we used to enjoy as a child called "Robin Hood," starring Richard Greene. (The show was also satirized in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." Anyway, it's an episode called "Children of Greenwood." There are two young British children in the episode. Doesn't seem to be anything familiar about them.
So the show credits roll. The two children's names listed are ... Peter Asher and Jane Asher!
We quickly roll back the film. Jane is still a bit removed from the beauty she would have when she and Paul were hooked up. It's Peter, however, that looks more like his later self. A quick check of www.imdb.com confirms it.
The disc we have is available through Amazon.com in the U.S. (For those of you in the UK, this disc doesn't include the episode we mentioned, but does include "The Youngest Outlaw," which also features Peter Asher.)

Friday, January 26, 2007

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 1/27/07

Update (1/27/07) from our Beatle News Briefs

- Exclusive!: Ringo recording new album
- Yoko to debut at South By Southwest music conference
- EMI to merge Capitol and Virgin record labels
- Quick news links: Paul out on the town.
- Check out our blogs: DVD Watch, the Abbeyrd Beatles Page Breaking News Blog, A Capitol Idea (or Two) (politics and entertainment), San Francisco Giants Now and Forever (baseball).
- Download Skype and get a year's worth of calling to any number in the U.S. for half price until Jan. 30.
- Visit the Abbeyrd Beatles Page Virtual Shopping Mall and the Abbeyrd Beatles Page Collectibles Market
- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott. And check out Terry's new Quiz U blog at http://www.quiz-u-boomer.blogspot.com/.

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George rocks the Garden

A rare music moment from George. Miss you, George!

What could be in the mix?

Now that the public has accepted the idea of Beatle tracks being remixed and rejiggered, a la "Love," will the underground remixing of Beatle tracks flourish even more?
It appears so. At least one new Beatle mash, a parody of the "Love" album called, interestingly enough, "Hate," has surfaced, as have a couple of older remixes.
We've heard "Hate" and don't think it's too bad -- that is until the last track it's named for. That track is an interview between pundits Alan Colmes and Sean Hannity with a extremely conservative woman spewing her hateful diatribe.
Underground mashes sound, for the most part, amateurish. They're really not to be taken seriously.
Underground remixes, however, are another story. The best ones -- including the Dr. Ebbetts series, Millenium Reissues and Mirror Spock -- may be frowned upon by the Establishment, but they do have value. We don't collect all of them, but the audio quality on some certainly reinforces the thinking why didn't the record companies do this. (One of the best examples: Mirror Spock's UHQR and mono Pepper hybrid.)
This area, however, isn't for amateurs. We're sure we'll see others try -- and fail.
It's all too much.

Thursday, January 25, 2007

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 1/26/07

Update (1/26/07) from our Beatle News Briefs

- It might be, it could be ...release rumors: Just say no.
- New CD at Starbucks features Lennon
- Brian Epstein bio film due out in 2008: Casting continues
- Paul and Heather announce separation: Heather's sister says "Enough is enough!"
- Beatles to team with Cirque du Soleil for new Vegas show: Review.
- Smithereens to release Beatle tribute album in January: "Meet the Smithereens" at Fest For Beatle Fans.
- "Beatlesongs" radio show playlist
- Magazine alerts
- Quick news links: New Jimi Hendrix energy drink. Really.
- Check out our blogs: DVD Watch, the Abbeyrd Beatles Page Breaking News Blog, A Capitol Idea (or Two) (politics and entertainment), San Francisco Giants Now and Forever (baseball).
- Download Skype and get a year's worth of calling to any number in the U.S. for half price until Jan. 30.
- Visit the Abbeyrd Beatles Page Virtual Shopping Mall and the Abbeyrd Beatles Page Collectibles Market
- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

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Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 1/24/07 Update II

Update (1/24/07) Update II from our Beatle News Briefs

- Paul and Heather announce separation: Heather's sister says "Enough is enough!"

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Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 1/24/07

Update (1/24/07) from our Beatle News Briefs

- Smithereens to release Beatle tribute album in January: "Meet the Smithereens" at Fest For Beatle Fans.
- Ever fancied owning a Beatle suit? Now you can: How'd he get that drumhead?
- Paul and Heather announce separation: A settlement?
- Check out our blogs: DVD Watch, the Abbeyrd Beatles Page Breaking News Blog, A Capitol Idea (or Two) (politics and entertainment), San Francisco Giants Now and Forever (baseball).
- Download Skype and get a year's worth of calling to any number in the U.S. for half price until Jan. 30.
- Visit the Abbeyrd Beatles Page Virtual Shopping Mall and the Abbeyrd Beatles Page Collectibles Market
- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott
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Monday, January 22, 2007

The sounds of silence

For those who are coming into this late, the latest anything regarding the Apple/Apple rumors is that we're hearing the usual Beatle sources have suddenly stopped talking. The calm before ... ??

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 1/23/07

Update (1/23/07) from our Beatle News Briefs

- Ever fancied owning a Beatle suit? Now you can
- Ringo knighthood petition gaining steam in UK
- Smithereens to release Beatle tribute album in January: "Meet the
Smithereens" at Fest For Beatle Fans.
- "While My Guitar" lyrics up for auction: Link.
- Paul and Heather announce separation: A settlement?
- "Breakfast With the Beatles" KLOS-FM (new home)/Los Angeles playlist:
Latest playlist
- Quick news links: Odd couple: Donovan and David Lynch
- Download Skype and get a year's worth of calling to any number in the
U.S. for half price until Jan. 30.
- Visit the Abbeyrd Beatles Page Virtual Shopping Mall and the Abbeyrd
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- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

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Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 1/22/07 Update II

Update (1/22/07) Update II from our Beatle News Briefs

- BREAKING NEWS: Paul and Heather announce separation: Heather's law firm denies settlement

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Sunday, January 21, 2007

Not to let it be, but ...

In answer to the endless question that comes up, "Where's 'Let It Be' on DVD?", the current answer is nowhere. Our sources tell us it's no closer to reality than it has been in the past. Someday, somewhere...

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 1/22/07

Update (1/22/07) from our Beatle News Briefs

- It might be, it could be ...release rumors: The sounds of silence.
- Smithereens to release Beatle tribute album in January: Our review.
- "While My Guitar" lyrics up for auction: A report on the auction.
- Paul and Heather announce separation: A settlement?
- Beatles chart news
- "Breakfast With the Beatles," hosted by Dennis Mitchell -- the latest show online
- Quick news links: Beatles author Spitz interviewed
- Download Skype and get a year's worth of calling to any number in the U.S. for half price until Jan. 30.
- Visit the Abbeyrd Beatles Page Virtual Shopping Mall and the Abbeyrd Beatles Page Collectibles Market
- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

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