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A tape of the Beatles laughing and joking during a recording session sold Tuesday for 9,800 pounds (roughly $19,140.92 USD), reports Newbury Today. The tape, sold by Kennet Holme auctioneers, features includes 13 tracks, most of which appeared on the 1964 UK LP "Beatles For Sale."
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In an interview with the Liverpool Echo, Paul McCartney says he's looking forward to the June 1 show. “I think it will be a great evening and I’m ready to party. The thing about it was, the concert was talked about last year and there were a lot of exciting ideas like Salthouse Dock. But I said to people, make sure you can do this because I’ve had experience of these great ideas – it’s great to talk them, but to pull them off is something else. I asked, 'Do you leave this facility for the people of Liverpool?' They said it was going to be filled in again, and when the figures came in it was just crazy money. We said, 'we’ve got to do a gig, we ought to do a gig,' and they changed the venue to Anfield, and I said well, that’s more practical – you don’t have to build a venue. I think it will be a really nice show and a great evening.” He countered rumors that Ringo will join him onstage for the show and said this was unlikely. “That was never going to be on the cards. He opened the year,” he said. He confirmed Dave Grohl will be performing with him. “We’ve got a few little surprises up our sleeve, it will be a bit different from our normal shows. Dave Grohl is going to do something with us, so that will be nice. That’s it basically. It’s not that long a show. There’s a curfew at this place, but I am doing a full set. It will be a mixture of music. The idea will be to give the audience what I think they would want.” A few tickets are still available at http://www.liverpool08.com. Highlights of the concert will be aired on BBC2 at 11 p.m. that night. (Note: The ECHO is also giving away two tickets for the show. Visit the link for more information.)
(5/26/2008) The Yale Daily News reports Paul McCartney will receive an honorary degree from the university at 10:30 A.M. ET today at the commencement ceremony at the University's Old Campus. The paper reported McCartney was spotted several times around the area, and was at Sunday night's dinner at the Yale Center for British Art. The New Haven Register printed a picture of McCartney and Tony Blair outside the British Center for the Arts at Yale and reported that Paul was seen touring a downtown art gallery and attending a dinner with Yale dignitaries. Sources told the publication he would be honored at the commencement ceremony on Monday, which begins at 10:30 a.m. ceremony on the Old Campus.
Curiously, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair mentioned Paul in his Class Day speech Sunday
Curiously, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair mentioned Paul in his Class Day speech Sunday.
“Be prepared to fail as well as to succeed, and realize it is failure, not success, that defines character. Sir Paul McCartney reminded me that the first record company the Beatles approached rejected them as a band no one would want to listen to,” Blair told the students.
The paper says honorary degrees are awarded by the Yale Corporation, the University’s governing body, based on the recommendations of a committee comprised of Corporation members, faculty and alumni. The identities of the recipients are not traditionally revealed in advance.
Asked to comment by the paper, Yale President Richard Levin, in an e-mail, said, “Here’s one comment: Yesterday … all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it seems as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday. Or perhaps another, relative to the Sir Paul sightings: 'Here, There and Everywhere.'”
Mary Ellen Barbarito sent us this note:
While I was at Mohegan Sun seeing Billy Joel in concert (Mark Rivera was wearing a Beatles Help pin and Billy Joel sang "A Hard Day's Night) I missed the news that Paul was in New Haven around the Yale campus. The media reports that Paul will get an honorary degree today. This is usually a closely guarded secret (I know I work at Yale) but seeing Paul out and about with Tony Blair sort of gave it away .
Update (5/22/08) from our Beatle News Briefs at http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm.
- Yoko sued over rare footage of Lennon: Yoko wins round one. - "The Beatles: Rare and Unseen": a review - BBC to air Paul's Liverpool Sound concert - Yoko comments on Lennon exhibit in Liverpool - 'The Beach Boys: U.S. Singles Collection - The Capitol Years (1962-1965)' -- track listing and first review - Quick news links: Stella to have fashion show in LIPA's auditorium named after Paul. - Check out the newest "A Hard Day's Byte" Beatle blog. - And introducing our latest addition to our Beatle blog link lineup: The Beatcomber - Updated listings for Brian Wilson and miscellaneous events in Beatles Calendar of Events. - This week in Wolfgang's Vault (updated 5/15/08) - Visit our new My Space page at http://myspace.com/abbeyrdsbeatlespage - Tell your Beatles story on our Memories of Beatlemania blog. - Our email address has changed! - 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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- Yoko Ono honored by Seeds for Peace - Woman who inspired "She's Leaving Home" needs a new home - Apple files lawsuit to stop planned Star Club release: EXCLUSIVE: Fuego files motion to dismiss lawsuit. - Breakfast With The Beatles" -- the latest show online - Breakfast With the Beatles with Andre Gardner: Playlist. - Quick news links: NPR recalls the founding of Apple Records. - Check out the newest "A Hard Day's Byte" Beatle blog. - And introducing our latest addition to our Beatle blog link lineup: The Beatcomber - This week in Wolfgang's Vault (updated 5/15/08) - Visit our new My Space page at http://myspace.com/abbeyrdsbeatlespage - Tell your Beatles story on our Memories of Beatlemania blog. - Our email address has changed! - 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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- "Classical Albums: John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band" DVD: Our review - Kaiser Chiefs to support McCartney at Liverpool Sound concert - Rare Beatles pics offered on eBay: More on where they've been. - Quick news links: A rare interview with Mary Hopkin. - Meet the new Beatles blog: "A Hard Day's Byte." - This week in Wolfgang's Vault (updated 4/30/08) - Visit our new My Space page at http://myspace.com/abbeyrdsbeatlespage - Tell your Beatles story on our Memories of Beatlemania blog. - Our email address has changed! - 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.)
Update (5/8/08) from our Beatle News Briefs at http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm.
- Report: Dhani Harrison's band plans U.S. tour - Paul McCartney calls for ban on cluster bombs - Ringo announces new album, "Liverpool 8," for January release: Ringo plans return to Liverpool despite controversy. - The "Memory Almost Full" news page: Album's PR campaign wins award. - New "Now and Then" rumors: What do you hear? - Quick news links: New documentary celebrates legendary Wrecking Crew studio musicians. - This week in Wolfgang's Vault (updated 4/30/08) - Visit our new My Space page at http://myspace.com/abbeyrdsbeatlespage - Tell your Beatles story on our Memories of Beatlemania blog. - Our email address has changed! - 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.)
