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Saturday, March 08, 2008

Why we're not getting all excited about these latest iTunes stories ...

If there's an easy way to get the Beatles back in the news, all one needs to do is mention iTunes.
That's quite obvious, isn't it? The story two days ago linking any iTunes deal with Paul's divorce must have been seventh heaven for newspapers with gossip columns.
We wondered, though, if anyone bothered to read the thing. For one, there was no source. For another, the story didn't say much of anything beyond what was already known -- that the Beatles are looking to put their music on iTunes. When? As the Wicked Witch of the West said, "All in good time, my dears. All in good time."
Saturday, the unsourced story developed another angle from apparently out of nowhere. This time, the stories hinted the deal has been struck, thanks to Paul. But these stories forget one thing -- it's not up to Paul alone. And the three others have their own interests to consider -- and consider them they will.
If a deal has been struck, it's no surprise, really. It's long overdue. Why all this pussyfooting around with these stupid stories about Paul's divorce, though? If it's done, let's announce it and give everyone a real reason to get excited.
If this latest batch of rumors turns out to be another "wait and see," it'll be another postponing of something that many big artists have done and without so much quibbling.
The Beatles' catalog needed to go online, as the song says, yesterday. Putting it off isn't making the market any more lucrative. It's losing those dollars to internet downloads that you know and they know are happening as you read this.
What the heck are they waiting for?






Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/9/08

Update (3/9/08) from our Beatle News Briefs

- Latest Beatles iTunes rumor: Has the deal been struck?
- Lennon self-portrait from 1958 to be auctioned
- Beatles engineer Norman "Hurricane" Smith dies: New York Times link.
- Quick news links: Former Apple artist has heart attack; Stella shines at UK fashion show
- Tell your Beatles story on our Memories of Beatlemania blog.
- IMPORTANT: OUR EMAIL ADDRESS/DOMAIN IS CHANGING!
- This week in Wolfgang's Vault (updated 3/6/08)
- New lower prices in our CafePress Abbeyrd Beatles Page store
- Our Abbeyrd Beatles Pages Collector's Marketplace is your 24-hour virtual window to the best in Internet Beatles auctions. Categories and listings galore. Have a click and see.
- Check out our blogs: DVD Watch, A Capitol Idea (or Two) (various subjects), Bill O'Reilly Is An Idiot and The Report Colbert (politics). Note: If you are a mailing list moderator or know of a mailing list that would like to receive these daily updates, please email us at abbeyrd@abbeyrd.best.vwh.net.)

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Friday, March 07, 2008

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/8/08

Update (3/8/08) from our Beatle News Briefs

- Latest Beatles iTunes rumor: Paul will use it to pay for his divorce?
- Another Abbey Road passing
- Beatles engineer Norman "Hurricane" Smith dies: MOJO, BBC links.
- Quick news links: Changes coming to that other Abbey Road website
- Tell your Beatles story on our Memories of Beatlemania blog.
- IMPORTANT: OUR EMAIL ADDRESS/DOMAIN IS CHANGING!
- This week in Wolfgang's Vault (updated 3/6/08)
- New lower prices in our CafePress Abbeyrd Beatles Page store
- Our Abbeyrd Beatles Pages Collector's Marketplace is your 24-hour virtual window to the best in Internet Beatles auctions. Categories and listings galore. Have a click and see.
- Check out our blogs: DVD Watch, A Capitol Idea (or Two) (various subjects), Bill O'Reilly Is An Idiot and The Report Colbert (politics). Note: If you are a mailing list moderator or know of a mailing list that would like to receive these daily updates, please email us at abbeyrd@abbeyrd.best.vwh.net.)

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Thursday, March 06, 2008

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/7/08

Update (3/7/08) from our Beatle News Briefs

- In memorium: Mike Smith of the Dave Clark Five dead at 64: Dave Clark Five compilation with unreleased tracks coming; link to a fantastic audio interview with Mike Smith.
- Beatles engineer Norman "Hurricane" Smith dies: Tribute links.
- Quick news links: More from the YouTube baby who sings Beatles songs; our Radio-TV alert is back.
- Tell your Beatles story on our Memories of Beatlemania blog.
- IMPORTANT: OUR EMAIL ADDRESS/DOMAIN IS CHANGING!
- This week in Wolfgang's Vault (updated 3/6/08)
- New lower prices in our CafePress Abbeyrd Beatles Page store
- Our Abbeyrd Beatles Pages Collector's Marketplace is your 24-hour virtual window to the best in Internet Beatles auctions. Categories and listings galore. Have a click and see.
- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott.
- New lower prices in our CafePress Abbeyrd Beatles Page store
- Our Abbeyrd Beatles Pages Collector's Marketplace is your 24-hour virtual window to the best in Internet Beatles auctions. Categories and listings galore. Have a click and see.
- Check out our blogs: DVD Watch, A Capitol Idea (or Two) (various subjects), Bill O'Reilly Is An Idiot and The Report Colbert (politics). Note: If you are a mailing list moderator or know of a mailing list that would like to receive these daily updates, please email us at abbeyrd@abbeyrd.best.vwh.net.)

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Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/6/08

Update (3/6/08) from our Beatle News Briefs

- Photographer reveals her former life with Ringo in new photo book
- Beatles engineer Norman "Hurricane" Smith dies: Videos and more tributes
- Low number Beatles White Album to be auctioned: Album goes for big bucks
- Dhani Harrison's musical career takes off with thenewno2: Music on iTunes
- "Unpopular" Beatles pulled off British radio station in publicity stunt: Daltrey's comments explained.
- New book of rare Lennon photos by May Pang to be published in March: Link.
- Breakfast With the Beatles with Andre Gardner: Playlist.
- Quick news links: Yoko performance to reopen British art center
- Tell your Beatles story on our Memories of Beatlemania blog.
- IMPORTANT: OUR EMAIL ADDRESS/DOMAIN IS CHANGING!
- This week in Wolfgang's Vault (updated 3/6/08)
- New lower prices in our CafePress Abbeyrd Beatles Page store
- Our Abbeyrd Beatles Pages Collector's Marketplace is your 24-hour virtual window to the best in Internet Beatles auctions. Categories and listings galore. Have a click and see.
- Check out our blogs: DVD Watch, A Capitol Idea (or Two) (various subjects), Bill O'Reilly Is An Idiot and The Report Colbert (politics). Note: If you are a mailing list moderator or know of a mailing list that would like to receive these daily updates, please email us at abbeyrd@abbeyrd.best.vwh.net.)

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Tuesday, March 04, 2008

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/5/08

Update (3/5/08) from our Beatle News Briefs

- Beatles engineer Norman "Hurricane" Smith dies
- Dhani Harrison's musical career takes off with thenewno2: New video
- New book of rare Lennon photos by May Pang to be published in March: Link.
- Maharishi Mahesh Yogi dies: NPR audio link.
- Quick news links: New Ringo video update; our Beatle Calendar of Events is back.
- Tell your Beatles story on our Memories of Beatlemania blog.
- IMPORTANT: OUR EMAIL ADDRESS/DOMAIN IS CHANGING!
- This week in Wolfgang's Vault (updated 2/28/08)
- New lower prices in our CafePress Abbeyrd Beatles Page store
- Our Abbeyrd Beatles Pages Collector's Marketplace is your 24-hour virtual window to the best in Internet Beatles auctions. Categories and listings galore. Have a click and see.
- Check out our blogs: DVD Watch, A Capitol Idea (or Two) (various subjects), Bill O'Reilly Is An Idiot and The Report Colbert (politics). Note: If you are a mailing list moderator or know of a mailing list that would like to receive these daily updates, please email us at abbeyrd@abbeyrd.best.vwh.net.)

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Breaking Beatles news ...

Sad news: Beatles engineer Norman "Hurricane" Smith died Tuesday in the UK at 85.
 
steve
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Monday, March 03, 2008

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/4/08

Update (3/4/08) from our Beatle News Briefs

- In memorium: Mike Smith of the Dave Clark Five dead at 64: British newspaper obits and tributes
- The reunion Mick Jagger didn't want to see: The Rutles to reunite at 30th anniversary film festival celebration: Added link to Hollywood Reporter story
- Quick news links: Beatles acetate on eBay
- Tell your Beatles story on our Memories of Beatlemania blog.
- IMPORTANT: OUR EMAIL ADDRESS/DOMAIN IS CHANGING!
- This week in Wolfgang's Vault (updated 2/28/08)
- New lower prices in our CafePress Abbeyrd Beatles Page store
- Our Abbeyrd Beatles Pages Collector's Marketplace is your 24-hour virtual window to the best in Internet Beatles auctions. Categories and listings galore. Have a click and see.
- Check out our blogs: DVD Watch, A Capitol Idea (or Two) (various subjects), Bill O'Reilly Is An Idiot and The Report Colbert (politics). Note: If you are a mailing list moderator or know of a mailing list that would like to receive these daily updates, please email us at abbeyrd@abbeyrd.best.vwh.net.)

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Sunday, March 02, 2008

Abbeyrd Beatles Page breaking news headline for 3/3/08

Update (3/3/08) from our Beatle News Briefs

This just in -- The reunion Mick Jagger didn't want to see: The Rutles to reunite at 30th anniversary film festival celebration

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/3/08

Update (3/3/08) from our Beatle News Briefs

- P.J. Proby is back .. sort of.
- Breakfast With The Beatles" -- the latest show online
- Quick news links: One of the Beatles' homes away from home reopens
- Tell your Beatles story on our Memories of Beatlemania blog.
- IMPORTANT: OUR EMAIL ADDRESS/DOMAIN IS CHANGING!
- This week in Wolfgang's Vault (updated 2/28/08)
- New lower prices in our CafePress Abbeyrd Beatles Page store
- Our Abbeyrd Beatles Pages Collector's Marketplace is your 24-hour virtual window to the best in Internet Beatles auctions. Categories and listings galore. Have a click and see.
- Check out our blogs: DVD Watch, A Capitol Idea (or Two) (various subjects), Bill O'Reilly Is An Idiot and The Report Colbert (politics). Note: If you are a mailing list moderator or know of a mailing list that would like to receive these daily updates, please email us at abbeyrd@abbeyrd.best.vwh.net.)

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