The Abbeyrd Beatles Page Breaking News Blog: 12/28/2008

Saturday, January 03, 2009

Abbeyrd's Beatles Page news headlines for 1/4/09

Update (1/4/08) from our Beatle News Briefs at http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm

Paul's new Fireman project: Why did the album say the Fireman and not McCartney?

Delaney Bramlett, musician friend of George Harrison, dies: A vintage tribute from Rolling Stone.

Our latest Beatles Examiner columns: Why isn't 'Electric Arguments' a Paul McCartney album instead of a Fireman album?; Happy birthday, Sir George Martin!

Breakfast With the Beatles on KLOS Los Angeles playlist

Breakfast With the Beatles with Andre Gardner: Playlist.

"Beatlesongs" WHPC-FM Garden City, New York playlist

Quick news links: Yoko Ono from a feminist perspective.

Don't forget our handy list of the hottest new Beatle-related items in That's What I Want!

for all your holiday needs. (Just added: Paul McCartney's "Amoeba's Secret.")

Get the latest tour schedules and tickets for Ringo, Paul, "Cirque du Soleil's 'Love,' " Chad and Jeremy (updated 12/14/08) and many more in our Beatle Calendar of Events.

Check out the latest featured vintage concerts from Wolfgang's Concert Vault. (updated 1/3/09)

Check out the first of our contributor Beatle blogs -- "A Hard Day's
Byte."

And then there's The Beatcomber

And the newest addition: "Yer Blog."

Announcing: the new Abbeyrd Beatles Page message board

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.

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.)

Looking for tickets? Find them at Ticket Network

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My latest Examiner.com column: Why the Fireman and not Paul McCartney

"Why isn't 'Electric Arguments' a Paul McCartney album instead of a Fireman
album?"

http://www.examiner.com/x-2082-Beatles-Examiner~y2009m1d3-Beatle-News-Briefs

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on the Internet for over a dozen years
http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm

- That's What I Want (a one-stop for the latest Beatle items)
http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/thatswhatiwant.html

- Our innovative Collectibles Marketplace
http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/beatlesebay.html

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Splice Roundtable: Our Favorite Record Stores

Record stores used to be everywhere. Now? A great story.

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Friday, January 02, 2009

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 1/3/09

Update (1/3/08) from our Beatle News Briefs at http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm

Ringo's latest video update: No more autographs by mail after Oct. 20: Fan sends Ringo something to sign after the deadline. He gets it back. Was it signed?: Exclusive comments from the fan.

Beatles photographer named CBE in UK New Year's honors: Exclusive statement from Harry Benson on the CBE honor.

Following in the footsteps of the Beatles: Artsmagic DVDs take you to Beatles stomping grounds: "The Beatles Merseyside" review alert.

Our latest Beatles Examiner columns: Beatle News Briefs: Ringo autograph story gets British tabloid treatment; Dhani Harrison's band thenewno2 plans more shows

Beatles Universe -- upcoming radio shows

Quick news links: A vinyl Beatles album was hot seller in 2008. Guess which?

Don't forget our handy list of the hottest new Beatle-related items in That's What I Want!

for all your holiday needs. (Just added: Paul McCartney's "Amoeba's Secret.")

Get the latest tour schedules and tickets for Ringo, Paul, "Cirque du Soleil's 'Love,' " Chad and Jeremy (updated 12/14/08) and many more in our Beatle Calendar of Events.

Check out the latest featured vintage concerts from Wolfgang's Concert Vault. (updated 1/3/09)

Check out the first of our contributor Beatle blogs -- "A Hard Day's
Byte."

And then there's The Beatcomber

And the newest addition: "Yer Blog."

Announcing: the new Abbeyrd Beatles Page message board

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.

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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Vera Lynn: Those Were The Days

I love the Mary Hopkin version, but I have to admit never hearing this before. It's wonderful! In the context of when the song was originally sung, it has newmeaning!

Thursday, January 01, 2009

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 1/2/09

Update (1/2/08) from our Beatle News Briefs at http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm

Ringo's latest video update: No more autographs by mail after Oct. 20: Fan sends Ringo something to sign after the deadline. He gets it back. Was it signed?

The Vatican "forgives" John Lennon's Jesus comment: Media link.

Our latest Beatles Examiner columns: Guess which vinyl Beatles album was a huge seller in 2008?; Ringo fan writes for autograph after the deadline. What response did he get?; Happy New Year? 1962 wasn't one for the Beatles

Beatles Universe -- upcoming radio shows

Quick news links: A vinyl Beatles album was hot seller in 2008. Guess which?

Don't forget our handy list of the hottest new Beatle-related items in That's What I Want!

for all your holiday needs. (Just added: Paul McCartney's "Amoeba's Secret.")

Get the latest tour schedules and tickets for Ringo, Paul, "Cirque du Soleil's 'Love,' " Chad and Jeremy (updated 12/14/08) and many more in our Beatle Calendar of Events.

Check out the latest featured vintage concerts from Wolfgang's Concert Vault. (updated 12/24/08)

Check out the first of our contributor Beatle blogs -- "A Hard Day's
Byte."

And then there's The Beatcomber

And the newest addition: "Yer Blog."

Announcing: the new Abbeyrd Beatles Page message board

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.

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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Aviva name change advert

This is the new Aviva insurance advert in the UK. It is about the forthcoming name change from Norwich Union to Aviva. It features several celebrities -- former Beatle Ringo Starr, comic Dame Edna, singer Alice Cooper, actor Bruce Willis -- who changed their names in order to become world famous.

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Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Abbeyrd's Beatles Page news headlines for 1/1/09 HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Update (1/1/09) from our Beatle News Briefs at http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm

Beatles photographer named CBE in UK New Year's honors

Our latest Beatles Examiner columns: 2008: That was the Beatles year that was: The Beatles year in music; Beatles News Briefs: 12/31/08: Photographer of Beatles and others named CBE in UK New Year's Honors; Bill King talks about 30 years of being a Beatlefan (editor)

Dennis Mitchell's Breakfast With The Beatles -- the latest show online: New affiliate

Quick news links: BBC denies chopping "offensive" segment of McCartney interview.

Don't forget our handy list of the hottest new Beatle-related items in That's What I Want!

for all your holiday needs. (Just added: Paul McCartney's "Amoeba's Secret.")

Get the latest tour schedules and tickets for Ringo, Paul, "Cirque du Soleil's 'Love,' " Chad and Jeremy (updated 12/14/08) and many more in our Beatle Calendar of Events.

Check out the latest featured vintage concerts from Wolfgang's Concert Vault. (updated 12/24/08)

Check out the first of our contributor Beatle blogs -- "A Hard Day's
Byte."

And then there's The Beatcomber

And the newest addition: "Yer Blog."

Announcing: the new Abbeyrd Beatles Page message board

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.

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, December 30, 2008

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/31/08

Update (12/31/08) from our Beatle News Briefs at http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!
Latest Beatles iTunes development: No deal: McCartney says "Enough is enough!"
New Year's thoughts

Our latest Beatles Examiner columns: Bill King talks about 30 years of being a Beatlefan (editor); Nanny suing Heather Mills now turns up in video on YouTube praising her?; Poll: How do you feel about Yoko Ono allowing John Lennon's image in the new TV ad?; Beatle News Briefs 12/30/08: McCartney calls for end to iTunes deadlock

Imagine there's a laptop: New TV ad features Lennon in computers for kids campaign: More deceased celebrity ads.

Quick news links: "1" isn't the loneliest number.

Don't forget our handy list of the hottest new Beatle-related items in That's What I Want!

for all your holiday needs. (Just added: Paul McCartney's "Amoeba's Secret.")

Get the latest tour schedules and tickets for Ringo, Paul, "Cirque du Soleil's 'Love,' " Chad and Jeremy (updated 12/14/08) and many more in our Beatle Calendar of Events.

Check out the latest featured vintage concerts from Wolfgang's Concert Vault. (updated 12/24/08)

Check out the first of our contributor Beatle blogs -- "A Hard Day's
Byte."

And then there's The Beatcomber

And the newest addition: "Yer Blog."

Announcing: the new Abbeyrd Beatles Page message board

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.

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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Monday, December 29, 2008

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/30/08

Update (12/30/08) from our Beatle News Briefs at http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm

New reissue rumors: October MOJO reveals first solid details about remastered Beatles CDs: Allan Kozinn gives his exclusive comments about the reaction to his article.

Our latest Beatles Examiner columns: Exclusive: New York Times' Allan Kozinn comments on reaction to Beatles reissue article, 2008: That Was the Beatle Year That Was: The Beatles announce new video game project, 2008: That Was the Beatle Year That Was: the Maharishi dies, Dead men tell no tales, but like John Lennon, they can star in TV commercials and A cooking lesson with Paul McCartney? How about Macca's mashed potatoes!.

Quick news links: Woman suing Heather Mills shows up in video complimenting her

Don't forget our handy list of the hottest new Beatle-related items in That's What I Want!

for all your holiday needs. (Just added: Paul McCartney's "Amoeba's Secret.")

Get the latest tour schedules and tickets for Ringo, Paul, "Cirque du Soleil's 'Love,' " Chad and Jeremy (updated 12/14/08) and many more in our Beatle Calendar of Events.

Check out the latest featured vintage concerts from Wolfgang's Concert Vault. (updated 12/24/08)

Check out the first of our contributor Beatle blogs -- "A Hard Day's
Byte."

And then there's The Beatcomber

And the newest addition: "Yer Blog."

Announcing: the new Abbeyrd Beatles Page message board

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.

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, December 28, 2008

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/29/08

Update (12/29/08) from our Beatle News Briefs at http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm

Delaney Bramlett, musician friend of George Harrison, dies

New reissue rumors: October MOJO reveals first solid details about remastered Beatles CDs: Comments on the New York Times article.

Martin Scorsese plans documentary on George Harrison: A new revelation about George Harrison: Possible explanations.

Imagine there's a laptop: New TV ad features Lennon in computers for kids campaign: Not the first time.

The 40th anniversary of the White Album: Media links.

Our latest Beatles Examiner columns: Dead men tell no tales, but they can star in TV commercials, A cooking lesson with Paul McCartney? How about Macca's mashed potatoes!, 2008: That was the Beatle year that was: Neil Aspinall dies and Beatle News Briefs 12/28/08: Delaney Bramlett, musician friend of George Harrison, dies.

Ringo announces 10th All-Starr Band lineup and tour: Paper gives Ringo show dubious honor.

Breakfast With the Beatles on KLOS Los Angeles/Sirius satellite radio playlist

Dennis Mitchell's Breakfast With The Beatles -- the latest show online

Breakfast With the Beatles with Andre Gardner: Playlist.

Quick news links: Paul cooks ... honest!

Don't forget our handy list of the hottest new Beatle-related items in That's What I Want!

for all your holiday needs. (Just added: Paul McCartney's "Amoeba's Secret.")

Get the latest tour schedules and tickets for Ringo, Paul, "Cirque du Soleil's 'Love,' " Chad and Jeremy (updated 12/14/08) and many more in our Beatle Calendar of Events.

Check out the latest featured vintage concerts from Wolfgang's Concert Vault. (updated 12/24/08)

Check out the first of our contributor Beatle blogs -- "A Hard Day's
Byte."

And then there's The Beatcomber

And the newest addition: "Yer Blog."

Announcing: the new Abbeyrd Beatles Page message board

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.

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.)