Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/5/04

Update (2/5/04) from Beatle News Briefs

Update: The Fab 40! is coming!: Beatle for a day

- The Concert for George news reports: More about PBS airing

- "The Beatles Show" radio show -- upcoming shows

- Quick news links: Jagger answers Yoko

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/4/04

Update (2/4/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Where were you in '64? We want to know

- Update: The Fab 40! is coming!: Top of TV ratings

- Update: Breaking news!: George nominated for three Grammys: One prediction

- Update: Grammys to feature Beatles tribute: Link

- Legendary record producer Phil Spector arrested for murder: New lawyer.

- George reissues news: Website update spotlights reissues

- "Breakfast With the Beatles" KLSX-FM/Los Angeles playlist

- Magazine alerts: Beatlefan, Guitar One

- Quick news links: More America

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/3/04

Update (2/3/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Paul planning concert in St. Petersburg, Russia?

- Grammys to feature Beatles tribute

- Update: The Fab 40! is coming!: Beatlemania in the Big Apple

- George Harrison: In memoriam: More on America (the group)

- "First U.S. Visit DVD" being reissued: The DVD promo.

- George reissues news: Website update spotlights reissues

- "The Beatle Years" -- upcoming shows

- Magazine alerts: World Beatles Forum, Rooftop Sessions

- Quick news links: Yoko's career as an artist

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/2/04

Update (2/2/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Update: The Fab 40! is coming!: The "Early Show" gets the Beatles

- George Harrison: In memoriam: An Ommmm from George

- "Breakfast With the Beatles," hosted by Dennis Mitchell -- the latest show online

- Quick news links: Beatle names have been in major league baseball

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/1/04

Update (2/1/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Paul-Heather romance news: Heather talks about facing surgery

- Update: The Fab 40! is coming!: More events

- "First U.S. Visit DVD" being reissued: Comparison with MPI issue

- George reissues news: A better look

- Quick news links: Sir George in Germany

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 1/31/04

Update (1/31/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Update: The Fab 40! is coming!: More events

- "First U.S. Visit DVD" being reissued: Link

- Update: Breaking news!: George nominated for three Grammys: One retailer's poll

- George reissues news: Link

- Update: Beatles chart news

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

- Magazine alerts: On the cover of Rolling Stone

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 1/29/04

Update (1/29/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- New Paul tour rumors

- Update: The Fab 40! is coming!: Plane facts? We got 'em

- Update: Paul's "Tropic Island Hum" and "Rupert" animated films coming to DVD in 2004

- "The Beatle Years" -- upcoming shows

- Update: Ringo selling live CD of Casino Rama show: Video airing.

- "The Beatles Show" radio show -- upcoming shows

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 1/28/04

Update (1/28/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Magazine reports Capitol may issue boxed set of first four U.S. albums: Word from another source.

- Update: "First U.S. Visit DVD" being reissued: First description

- Update: The Fab 40! is coming!: A plane fact?

- George Harrison: In memoriam: America's tribute to George

- Update: New York band to recreate rooftop show: Location change

- Update: Paul to lend voice to Brazilian soap opera: Another report.

- Magazine alerts: Q

- Quick news links: Elvis artifact to be chopped up

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 1/27/04

Update (1/27/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Update: The Fab 40! is coming!: Young girl's brush with the Beatles recalled

- "Breakfast With the Beatles" KLSX-FM/Los Angeles playlist

- Magazine alerts: Smithsonian Magazine

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 1/26/04

Update (1/26/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- George Harrison: In memoriam: Letters to the editor show support of doctor.

- Update: The Fab 40! is coming!: Upcoming events

- George reissues news: Link

- "Breakfast With the Beatles," hosted by Dennis Mitchell -- the latest show online

- Magazine alerts: Macca Planet, Tokio Beatles Fan Club

- Quick news links: Internet Beatles radio station

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blogs by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 1/24/04

Update (1/24/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Paul-Heather romance news: Heather facing surgery

- George reissues news: See what they'll look like

- Update: The Fab 40! is coming!: Newsday wants memories!

- Legendary record producer Phil Spector arrested for murder: Mystery evidence sought by prosecutors.

- Update: Beatles chart news

- Magazine alerts: Beatlefan EXTRA!

- Quick news links: Extreme Macca fan trivia quiz

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

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Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 1/22/04

Update (1/22/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- George reissues news: UK release delayed

- Ringo selling live CD of Casino Rama show: Link.

- Quick news links: Sean interviews Brian Wilson

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 1/21/04

Update (1/21/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- George reissues news: Amazon.com drops price on boxed set

- Ringo selling live CD of Casino Rama show: Retail release announcement

- Update: Finally! George Harrison to be inducted in Rock Hall of Fame: Rockline tribute.

- "The Beatles Show" radio show -- upcoming shows

- Quick news links: Stella and Mary have a row

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 1/20/04

Update (1/20/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- "Let It Be" among new songs added to Grammy Hall of Fame

- Update: The Fab 40! is coming!: Links

- George Harrison: In memoriam: Links.

- George Harrison reissues news: Link.

- "Breakfast With the Beatles," hosted by Dennis Mitchell -- the latest show online

- "Breakfast With the Beatles" KLSX-FM/Los Angeles playlist

- Update: Report: Paul fires Geoff Baker, then says it's a joke: Links

- "First U.S. Visit DVD" being reissued: Links

- Quick news links: More on the "Grey Album"

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 1/17/04

Update (1/17/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- George Harrison: In memoriam: Suit settled.

- Update: Report: Paul fires Geoff Baker, then says it's a joke: It's not over for Paul yet

- Update: Search on for "girl who jump-started Beatlemania": Found!

- Liverpool Lord Mayor to appear in the States

- Magazine alerts: More Beatlezine

- Quick news links: Rapper to put his spin on White Album

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 1/16/04

Update (1/16/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- George Harrison reissues news: More description of boxed set.

- Search on for "girl who jump-started Beatlemania"

- George Harrison: In memoriam: Lawsuit legal brief online.

- Update: Beatles chart news

- Magazine alerts: Beatlezine

- Quick news links: Rapper to put his spin on White Album

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

George Harrison reissues announced for U.S.

Capitol Record today (Thursday) officially announced the forthcoming release in the U.S. market of the George Harrison reissues we've been talking about on the site. The release date for both the individual albums and "The Dark Horse Years" boxed set is Feb. 24.

Here's Capitol's announcement:

GEORGE HARRISON
THE DARK HORSE YEARS – INDIVIDUAL ALBUMS REISSUED
DELUXE BOX SET WITH EXCLUSIVE DVD

ORIGINAL ALBUMS DIGITALLY REMASTERED, WITH BONUS TRACKS AND EXPANDED BOOKLETS

On February 24, 2004, Capitol Records will release the newly acquired George Harrison “Dark Horse� catalogue, making available six albums which have been unavailable for years. A brand new deluxe box set, with an exclusive DVD, will also be available.

Each of the original 6 albums, spanning the ‘70’s, ‘80’s and ‘90’s, has been digitally re-mastered and now contain previously unavailable bonus tracks, with 12-page booklets, including lyrics and unseen photographs (bonus tracks were not available for the “Live In Japan� double album so this will be issued as a double SACD hybrid in both stereo and 5.1 surround sound).

The albums are;

Thirty Three & 1/3
George Harrison
Somewhere in England
Gone Troppo
Cloud Nine
Live in Japan


Each of the above albums is available individually and as part of the very special boxed set, “The Dark Horse Years, 1976 – 1992�.

THE DARK HORSE YEARS, 1976 – 1992


Comprising all the above 6 CDs plus a DVD, the box also includes a casebound,
36-page booklet with extensive liner notes by David Fricke, accompanied by unseen photographs, illustrations and press cuttings. Olivia Harrison has contributed a short history of Dark Horse records, and further notes about the Dark Horse logo.

The DVD runs in excess of 75 minutes, and is in four sections; highlights are archive footage of George talking about his solo career, seven promo videos with George discussing each track, four live songs from George’s 1991 Japanese tour with Eric Clapton( all footage previously unreleased), and excerpts from “Shanghai Surprise� featuring George in performance.

The sound throughout the DVD is stereo, except the concert pieces which are 5.1 surround sound.





DVD TRACKLISTING



DARK HORSE FEATURE
THIS SONG
CRACKERBOX PALACE
FASTER
GOT MY MIND SET ON YOU – VERSION 1
GOT MY MIND SET ON YOU – VERSION 2
WHEN WE WAS FAB
THIS IS LOVE
SELECTIONS FROM ‘LIVE IN JAPAN’:
TAXMAN
CLOUD 9
DEVIL’S RADIO
CHEER DOWN
SELECTIONS FROM THE MOVIE ‘SHANGHAI SURPRISE’:
SHANGHAI SURPRISE
SOMEPLACE ELSE
HOTTEST GONG IN TOWN


The individual albums are;

Thirty Three & 1/3

George’s first Dark Horse album was the self-produced ‘Thirty Three & 1/3’.

The album features contributions from Billy Preston, David Foster, Gary Wright, Richard Tee, Tom Scott and Willie Weeks, and now includes notes by George himself, taken from extracts of his own book ‘I Me Mine’.

Includes the singles ‘This Song’, ‘True Love’, ‘It’s What You Value’ and ‘Crackerbox Palace’.

Woman Don’t You Cry For Me
Dear One
Beautiful Girl
This Song
See Yourself
It’s What You Value
True Love
Pure Smokey
Crackerbox Palace
Learning How To Love You
Bonus track: Tears Of The World


George Harrison

This self-titled album was first released in 1979 and includes the singles ‘Blow Away’, ‘Love Comes To Everyone’ and ‘Faster’ along with the track ‘Not Guilty’ which George had originally written in 1968 for The Beatles ‘White Album’.

George is joined on this album by Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Ray Cooper, Andy Newmark and Willie Weeks amongst others.

Now includes notes by George himself, taken from extracts of his own book ‘I Me Mine’.


Love Comes To Everyone
Not Guilty
Here Comes The Moon
Soft Hearted Hana
Blow Away
Faster
Dark Sweet Lady
Your Love Is Forever
Soft Touch
If You Believe
Bonus track: Here Comes The Moon (Demo Version)



Somewhere In England

With different cover artwork (originally intended by not used) this 1981 album includes the hit single ‘All Those Years Ago’ – a song written about and dedicated to John Lennon and performed with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. It also includes the single ‘Teardrops’

Other musicians include Gary Brooker, Al Kooper, Herbie Flowers and Jim Keltner.

Blood From A Clone
Unconsciousness Rules
Life Itself
All Those Years Ago
Baltimore Oriole
Teardrops
That Which I Have Lost
Writing’s On The Wall
Hong Kong Blues
Save The World
Bonus track: Save The World (Demo Version)


Gone Troppo

First released in 1982 this album contains the singles ‘Wake Up My Love’ and ‘I Really Love You’. Also features the track ‘Dream Away’ from the movie ‘Time Bandits’.

George was joined on the sessions by Billy Preston, Gary Brooker, Joe Brown, Jon Lord and Jim Keltner among others

Wake Up My Love
That’s The Way It Goes
I Really Love You
Greece
Gone Troppo
Mystical One
Unknown Delight
Baby Don’t Run Away
Dream Away
Circles
Bonus track: Mystical One (Demo Version)


Cloud Nine

Released in 1987, this was George’s most successful solo album since ‘All Things Must Pass’.

It featured three singles: ‘Got My Mind Set On You’, ‘When We Was Fab’ and ‘This Is Love’.

The album includes performances by co-producer Jeff Lynne, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Ringo Starr, Gary Wright etc.

Now features notes by George himself, taken from extracts of his own book ‘I Me Mine’.

Cloud 9
That’s What It Takes
Fish On The Sand
Just For Today
This Is Love
When We Was Fab
Devil’s Radio
Someplace Else
Wreck Of The Hesperus
Breath Away From Heaven
Got My Mind Set On You
Bonus tracks: Shanghai Surprise
Zig Zag





Live In Japan

Recorded during George’s Japanese concerts in 1991, this double set features many classic songs from both his time with The Beatles and as a solo artist.

Supported by a great band including Eric Clapton, Andy Fairweather Low and Chuck Leavell, this double album is presented in both stereo and 5.1 surround sound on SACD hybrid discs.

Now features notes by George himself, taken from extracts of his own book ‘I Me Mine’.


Disc One: Disc Two:
I Want To Tell You Cloud Nine
Old Brown Shoe Here Comes The Sun
Taxman My Sweet Lord
Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) All Those Years Ago
If I Needed Someone Cheer Down
Something Devil’s Radio
What Is Life Isn’t It A Pity
Dark Horse While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Piggies Roll Over Beethoven
Got My Mind Set On You

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 1/15/04

Update (1/15/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Magazine reports Capitol may issue boxed set of first four U.S. albums

- Upcoming: Tony Sheridan-Beatles audio DVD released in Europe: U.S. release date.

- George Harrison reissues news: Another Harrison SACD coming?

- Quick news links: "Time Bandits" DVD to be expanded

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd's Beatles Page news headlines for 1/14/04

Update (1/14/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Dueling DVDs: Jack Logan compares the upcoming "First U.S. Visit" DVD with the "Ed Sullivan Presents the Beatles" disc

- George Harrison: In memoriam: Wife defends doctor in Harrison lawsuit.

- Update: New Beatle book "Way Beyond Compare" to document every Beatles recording: Follow up book is out.

- "The Beatles Show" radio show -- upcoming shows

- Quick news links: Celebrations of the Fabs' 40th anniversary in the U.S.

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd's Beatles Page news headlines for 1/13/04

Update (1/13/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Update: Yoko to help with upcoming book on Lennon: Shopping for book deal

- Update: "First U.S. Visit DVD" being reissued: A better look at the cover.

- "Breakfast With the Beatles" KLSX-FM/Los Angeles playlist

- "The Beatle Years" -- upcoming shows

- Quick news links: He took Aunt Mimi's advice.

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd's Beatles Page news headlines for 1/12/04

Update (1/12/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Update: "First U.S. Visit DVD" being reissued: Filmmakers' perspective.

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: "Let It Be" ... remixed by bootleggers

- George Harrison: In memoriam: Interesting New York Times link.

- "Breakfast With the Beatles," hosted by Dennis Mitchell -- the latest show online

- Quick news links: Early Paul signature to be auctioned

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd's Beatles Page news headlines for 1/10/04

Update (1/10/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- The Concert for George news reports: Airing on PBS

- George Harrison reissues news: Reissue info corrected

- Update: "First U.S. Visit DVD" being reissued: Tracklist and cover picture

- George Harrison: In memoriam: Links

- Update: Beatles chart news

- Quick news links: Paul Glastonbury rumor

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd's Beatles Page news headlines for 1/9/04

Update (1/9/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- George Harrison reissues news: We have it: Details on the discs and boxset, including boxset DVD tracklist

- The Fab 40! is coming!

- Update: "First U.S. Visit DVD" being reissued: Link

- George Harrison: In memoriam: Guitar picture

- Paul and Heather news: Heather aids young girl

- Update: Beatles chart news

- Quick news links: Meet the Beagles

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog (#100!!) by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd's Beatles Page news headlines for 1/8/04

Update (1/8/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Update: "First U.S. Visit DVD" being reissued: Press release inaccuracies?

- George Harrison: In memoriam: Doctor offers charity donation

- Update: Beatles chart news

- Quick news links: No tax break for Paul

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog (#100!!) by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd's Beatles Page news headlines for 1/7/04 Update II

Update II (1/7/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Update: "First U.S. Visit DVD" being reissued: Official press release and bonus footage details.

Abbeyrd's Beatles Page news headlines for 1/7/04

Update (1/7/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- George Harrison: In memoriam: Harrisons sue doctor for forcing dying George to autograph guitar

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: Magazine article goes behind the scenes

- Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: More and more.

- The Concert for George news reports: In-flight movie

- George "Brainwashed" album news: Billboard CD

- Legendary record producer Phil Spector arrested for murder: Warrant link

- Update:News from Genesis: Ringo's "Postcards from the Boys": Link

- Quick news links: A Beatles crossword online

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog (#100!!) by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd's Beatles Page news headlines for 1/6/04

Update (1/6/04) from our Beatles News Briefs section

- Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: More and more.

- "Breakfast With the Beatles" KLSX-FM/Los Angeles playlist

- Quick news links: Ray Davies shot in robbery attempt

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd's Beatles Page news headlines for 1/5/04

Update (1/5/04) from our Beatle News Briefs page

- Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: More.

- "Breakfast With the Beatles," hosted by Dennis Mitchell -- the latest show online

- Update: Beatles chart news

- Magazine alerts: Uncut: Swinging London

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd's Beatles Page news headlines for 1/3/04

Update (1/3/04) from our Beatle News Briefs page

- George Harrison: In memoriam: Actor relates meeting George

- Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: More.

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!

- Update: "First U.S. Visit DVD" being reissued: Another suggestion for Apple.

- Update: Beatles chart news

- Magazine alerts: Rooftop Sessions

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 1/2/04

Update (1/2/04) from our Beatles News Briefs section

Happy New Year!

- New York band to recreate rooftop show

- The Concert for George news: Free screening in Maine

- Update:News from Genesis: Ringo's "Postcards from the Boys": link

- Clapton, Davies feted in UK New Year's honors

- Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: More.

- Update: Gone but not forgotten in 2003: One more

- Update: "First U.S. Visit DVD" being reissued: Another suggestion for Apple.

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/30/03

Update (12/30/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: More from Australia.

- Update: Ed Sullivan DVDs being released commercially: Columnist calls it one of year's 10 best DVDs.

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/29/03

Update (12/29/03) from our Beatles News Briefs section

- Gone but not forgotten in 2003

- Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: One from Australia.

- "Breakfast With the Beatles," hosted by Dennis Mitchell -- the latest show online

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/28/03

Update (12/28/03) from our Beatle News Briefs page

- "The Beatle Years" -- upcoming shows

- Update: Beatles chart news

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/27/03

Update (12/27/03) from our Beatle News Briefs page

- Report: Yoko to help with upcoming book on Lennon

- Paul and Heather news: Another baby planned?

- Early Beatle hang-out damaged by fire

- Update: The reunion you never heard of ... if it happened at all ...: The long and winding tape story.

- Update: Sir George Martin's new autobiography: DVD production update

- Update: "First U.S. Visit DVD" being reissued: A suggestion for Apple.

- "Breakfast With the Beatles" KLSX-FM/Los Angeles playlist

- Update: Beatles chart news

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/24/03

Update (12/24/03) from our Beatles News Briefs section

- Happy Christmas!

(Note: Next Beatle News Briefs updates Saturday. Happy holidays!)

- "First U.S. Visit DVD" being reissued

- Update: The Beatles in "A Christmas Carol"? Imagine the possibilities ...: Your suggestions

- New books feature world picture sleeves and new fan club magazine

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: One fan's analysis of tape rolls used on the "Fly on the Wall" disc

- Update: The reunion you never heard of ... if it happened at all ...: More denials.

- Update: Beatles chart news

- Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: More still

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/23/03

Update (12/23/03) from our Beatles News Briefs section

- The Beatles in "A Christmas Carol"? Imagine the possibilities ...

- Update: "Lennon Legend" DVD news: May Pang's reaction

- George Harrison reissues news: News link

- Update: The reunion you never heard of ... if it happened at all ...: The latest comments from both sides

- Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: We're not done yet

- Quick news links: OT: Mark Lindsay prepares for final concert

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/22/03

Update (12/22/03) from our Beatles News Briefs section

Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: Even more names.

"Beatle Brunch" -- upcoming shows

"The Beatle Years" -- upcoming shows

"Breakfast With the Beatles" hosted by Dennis Mitchell -- the latest show online

Quick news links: Lennon's ghost?

Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/21/03

Update (12/21/03) from our Beatles News Briefs section

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: Chart summary

- Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: And more names.

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/20/03

Update (12/20/03) from our Beatles News Briefs section

- Update: The reunion you never heard of ... if it happened at all ...: Denial from the studio

- Commentary by Martin Lewis: Lennon arch-nemesis revealed as obnoxious hypocrite

- Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: The names keep rolling in.

- Quick news links: Court deals major blow to RIAA lawsuits.

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/19/03

Update (12/19/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- We say it's our ... eighth anniversary

- Magazine seeks pic of 2/11/64 Washington Coliseum ticket

- Eric Idle on Tour: A fan's report

- The Paul McCartney "Put It There" (Region 2) DVD -- a review

- Update: The reunion you never heard of ... if it happened at all ...: More rumors and denials

- Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: More names.

- Update: "Lennon Legend" DVD news: More comments

- Update: Beatles chart news: LIBN landmark.

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/18/03

Update (12/18/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- Update: The reunion you never heard of ... if it happened at all ...: More rumors and denials

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: Capitol's youth movement

- Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: More names.

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

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

That darned tape...

Maybe it's the holiday stress, but the more I think about that supposed '76 reunion "tape" that's being auctioned, the more ticked I get ...that people are actually thinking this might be true. It's almost so obvious that it couldn't be.

The stupid song titles -- "Happy Feeling," "Back Home," "Rockin' Once Again," "People Of The Third World" and "Little Girl" -- are almost a giveaway. An erased tape? (Why not unerase it?) The changed stories. It just doesn't make any sense.

If the sellers are seriously trying to peddle this tape, prove what you say is true.

Otherwise, just go away.

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/17/03

Update (12/17/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- Update: Beatle catalog being remixed/remastered??: Exclusive: Whispers about EMI's plans for the remasters.

- George Harrison reissues news: A Capitol undertaking.

- Update: "Lennon Legend" DVD news: New credit switch flap?

- Update: The reunion you never heard of ... if it happened at all ...: Now it's hit the big time...

- In memoriam: George Harrison: Website update.

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: Producer Rick Rubin on LIBN.

- Ringo Rama news: Now in Germany.

- Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: More names.

- "The Beatles Show" radio show -- upcoming shows.

- Quick news links: Beatlemania essay contest for high schoolers.

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott.

That '76 Beatles reunion story is back ...

That supposed 1976 Beatles reunion tape we wrote about a few days ago is in the news again, thanks to reports on NME.com, the BBC and the Scotsman. The tape is to be auctioned by momentsintime.com. If that name sounds familiar, it's the same house that had (and later withdrew) the sale of the "Double Fantasy" album autographed by John for the man who later killed him. The BBC quotes a spokesperson for Paul McCartney, who said he was "not aware" of any reunion. Another spokesman for Beatles producer George Martin said he had "no knowledge" of the recording session.

The session, said to have been recorded at Davlen Studios in Los Angeles and produced by George Martin, is said to have resulted in tracks with these titles: "Happy Feeling," "Back Home," "Rockin' Once Again," "People Of The Third World" and "Little Girl." (Never mind that the titles don't sound like anything the Beatles would ever have recorded.) The auction house said it claims to have documentation the sessions took place.

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/16/03

Update (12/16/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- Paul-Heather romance news: Paul composes song for mother and baby

- Liverpool partners with Memphis for Elvis Presley celebration

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: Hot pick at college radio stations.

- The Concert for George news reports: Ads in London.

- George Harrison reissues news: More comments on the track listings

- Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: More names.

- "Breakfast With the Beatles" KLSX-FM/Los Angeles playlist

- "Breakfast With the Beatles," hosted by Dennis Mitchell -- the latest show online

- Quick news links: Stella's day in the strife

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/14/03

Update (12/14/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: Letting "Let It Be' be.

- Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: More names.

- Paul tour news (and reviews from previous shows): Paul talks about Moscow

- Update: Ed Sullivan DVDs being released commercially: Link.

- Ringo Rama news: Video update.

- The Concert for George news reports: Link.

- George Harrison: In memoriam: Rock Hall exhibit postponed.

- Quick news links: Stella's day in the strife

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/13/03

Update (12/13/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: More names.

- Quick news links: Judge tosses Harrison court challenge

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/12/03

Update (12/12/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- Paul-Heather romance news: Paul discusses Adopt-A-Minefield benefit.

- George Harrison reissues news: More comments on the track listings

- Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: More names.

- Update: "Double Fantasy" album signed by Lennon hours before death up for sale: Judge stops sale.

- Update: Ringo giving a little help to Santa Claus this Christmas: New press release.

- Reissue news roundup: Those new Apple CDs.

- Update: Beatles chart news

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/11/03

Update (12/11/03) from our Beatle News Briefs


- Beatle songs now banned in Liverpool citizenship ceremonies

- George Harrison reissues news: More comments on the track listings

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: Beatles.com updated.

- Update: "Lennon Legend" DVD news: VH1 Classic special.

- Legendary record producer Phil Spector arrested for murder: Murder scene description.

Update: Beatles chart news

- Magazine alerts: Daytrippin'

- Quick news links: In this corner, Jagger vs. McCartney; Yoko helps out

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

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Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/10/03

Update (12/10/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- Flash: Ringo recording new album!

- Beatlefan celebrates its 25th anniversary

- George Harrison reissues news: Your comments on the track listings

- Update: "Lennon Legend" DVD news: Giving credit where ..

- Legendary record producer Phil Spector arrested for murder: Ex-wife comments.

- Update: New Beatle book "Way Beyond Compare" to document every Beatles recording: Note from the author.

- Update: Beatles chart news

- "The Beatle Years" -- upcoming shows

- "The Beatles Show" radio show -- upcoming shows

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/9/03

Update (12/9/03) from our Beatles News Briefs section

- George Harrison reissues news: Track listings for the reissues!

- Update: "Lennon Legend" DVD news: Credit change?

- Update: Paul to play AIDS benefit show in South Africa: More info on release of "Whole Life"

- Update: Apparently new Beatles unreleased Christmas tape up for auction: Press release

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: Back across the universe

- Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: More names.

- Paul-Heather romance news: Dad takes baby for a stroll

- Update: Beatles chart news

- Reissue news roundup

- Quick news links: Missing John

Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlnes for 12/8/03

Update (12/8/03) from our Beatle News Briefs

John, we miss you.

- Apparently new 1965 Beatles unreleased Christmas tape up for auction

- George Harrison reissues news: Pre-ordering available now.

- The Concert for George news reports: Review link.

- Update: Dave Clark 5 singer seriously hurt in fall: Latest on Mike's recovery

- In memoriam: George Harrison: Fan tribute online

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: Magazine review roundup

- Imagine the Internet was around 40 years ago today ....

- "Breakfast With the Beatles" KLSX-FM/Los Angeles playlist

- "Breakfast With the Beatles," hosted by Dennis Mitchell -- the latest show online

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlnes for 12/7/03

Update (12/7/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- John and Yoko "War Is Over" billboard lives on this year

- Reporter seeks stories of Beatle fans in '64

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: Online promo with rare footage

- Rusty Anderson's new album includes appearance by Paul

- The Concert for George news reports: Review link.

- Update: News from Genesis: Ringo book announced: Link.

- Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: More names.

- Update: Paul to play AIDS benefit show in South Africa: CD release of "Whole Life"

- Update: The reunion you never heard of ... if it happened at all ...: More.

- Beatle chart news: LIBN.

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlnes for 12/6/03

Update (12/6/03) from our Beatles News Briefs secton

Upcoming: Tony Sheridan-Beatles audio DVD released in Europe: U.S. version to be released.

Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: More names.

"Let It Be" . . . finally!: Link

Update: The reunion you never heard of ... if it happened at all ...: The last roundup.

In memoriam: George Harrison: UN Secretary General pays tribute

"Happy Xmas" to be reissued: CD details

Beatle chart news: Concert for George DVD.

Quick news links

Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

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Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/5/03

Update (12/5/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- "Wonderful Christmastime" named one of top 25 most-performed ASCAP Christmas songs

- Update: Breaking news!: George nominated for three Grammys: Links, including the complete list of nominations

- Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: More names.

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: Link

- Update: The reunion you never heard of ... if it happened at all ...: The last roundup.

- In memoriam: George Harrison: UN Secretary General pays tribute

- "Happy Xmas" to be reissued: CD details

- Beatle chart news: Concert for George DVD.

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Breaking news: George Harrison nominated for three Grammys!!

George Harrison has been nominated for three Grammys in the nominations released Thursday morning. One is for best Pop Vocal Album for "Brainwashed," another is for best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Any Road" and the third is for Pop Instrumental Performance for "Marwa Blues." No nominations of any other Beatles were announced. This is an incredible and well-deserved honor for such an incredible album.

Here are the three categories George is nominated in, along with his competition for the awards:

6. Male Pop Vocal Performance: "Any Road," George Harrison ; "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," Michael McDonald ; "Send Your Love," Sting; "Cry Me a River," Justin Timberlake; "Keep Me in Your Heart," Warren Zevon.

9. Pop Instrumental Performance: "Patricia," Ry Cooder and Manuel Galban; "Marwa Blues," George Harrison; "Honey-Dipped," Dave Koz; "Seabiscuit," Randy Newman ; "The Nutcracker Suite," The Brian Setzer Orchestra.

11. Pop Vocal Album: "Stripped," Christina Aguilera; "Brainwashed," George Harrison; "Bare," Annie Lennox ; "Motown," Michael McDonald; "Justified," Justin Timberlake.

"Pop" seems to be a catch-all category for the Grammys when you consider the assortment of artists who are nominated here. George belongs in the rock category, rather than pop. He has some interesting competition in Sting, Ry Cooder and Randy Newman, to name a couple. We'll cross our fingers that George goes three for three.

(Note: Earlier in the day, we had George listed for a nomination for Pop Collaboration With Vocals. That was incorrect and we apologize for the error. The above nominations are correct.)

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/4/03

Update (12/4/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- Paul's "Tropic Island Hum" and "Rupert" animated films coming to DVD in 2004

- Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: More names.

- Ringo giving a little help to Santa Claus this Christmas: Press release

- Reissue roundup: More on Apple CDs in the UK.

- George reissues news: More info.

- Update: The reunion you never heard of ... if it happened at all ...: More details.

- The Concert for George news reports: Australia screening.

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: Link

- In memoriam: George Harrison: Radio tribute playlist

- "Happy Xmas" to be reissued: Link

- Beatle chart news: Concert for George DVD.

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/2/03

Update (12/2/03) from our Beatles News Briefs section

- Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: We name names.

- Update: The reunion you never heard of ... if it happened at all ...: More comments.

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: Link

- In memoriam: George Harrison: Link

- Reissue roundup: Apple CDs in the UK.

- "Breakfast With the Beatles" KLSX-FM/Los Angeles playlist

- George reissues news: More info.

- Magazine alerts: World Beatles Forum; ICE mentions us.

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 12/1/03

Update (12/1/03) from our Beatles News Briefs section

- The Beatle reunion you never heard of ... if it happened at all

- "Happy Xmas" to be reissued

- Update: A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans: We name names.

- George reissues news: More clues.

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: A closer look at the cover

- The Concert for George news reports: Sam Brown talks about George.

- Update: "Double Fantasy" album signed by Lennon hours before death up for sale: Not the first time

- "Breakfast With the Beatles," hosted by Dennis Mitchell -- the latest show online

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/30/03

Update (11/30/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- A bit of research: Celebrities who are Beatle fans

- George reissues news: Release rumor

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: First week sales figures

- "Double Fantasy" album signed by Lennon hours before death up for sale

- Update: Finally! George Harrison to be inducted in Rock Hall of Fame: Press release.

- The Concert for George news reports: More DVD reviews

- Update: Paul to play AIDS benefit show in South Africa: No Paul

- Update: Ed Sullivan DVDs being released commercially: Out in Germany.

- Quick news links

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/26/03 -- Happy Thanksgiving!

Update (11/26/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

- Ringo giving a little help to Santa Claus this Christmas

- A holiday message from Yoko Ono

- Report: Paul says he's planning new album: Don't believe everything you read

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: More reviews!

- The Concert for George news reports: More DVD reviews

- In memoriam: George Harrison: Tributes in Los Angeles

- Magazine alerts: Word

- Quick news links

- SPECIAL NOTE: We're taking a break for Thanksgiving: No updates until ...

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Pages news headlines for 11/25/03

Update (11/25/03) of our Beatle News Briefs section

- National Trust boss criticizes acquisitions of Lennon, McCartney childhood homes

- In memoriam: George Harrison: Tributes on radio and in Liverpool

- The Concert for George news reports

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: More reviews!

- McCartney Red Square concert to air this fall: British TV plans

- Magazine alerts: Rolling Stone

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Pages news headlines for 11/24/03

Update (11/24/03) from our Beatles News Briefs section

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: More reviews!

- The Concert for George news reports: Missing CD tracks

- "Breakfast With the Beatles," hosted by Dennis Mitchell -- the latest show online

- "Breakfast With the Beatles" KLSX-FM/Los Angeles playlist

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/23/03

Update (11/23/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: More reviews!

- Early George guitar nets big at auction (link fixed)

- Paul-Heather romance news: A night out.

- "The Beatle Years" -- upcoming shows

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd's Beatles Page news headlines for 11/22/03

Update (11/22/03) from our Beatles News Briefs section

- Early George guitar nets big at auction

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: More reviews!

- Update: Finally! George Harrison to be inducted in Rock Hall of Fame: Comment

- Quick news links: UNICEF honors George

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/21/03

Update (11/21/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- Finally! George Harrison to be inducted in Rock Hall of Fame

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: More reviews!

- The Concert for George news reports: Delay confirmed

- Update: New poll calls "Pepper" best album ever: Link.

- Legendary record producer Phil Spector arrested for murder: Innocent plea.

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Breaking news: George in the Hall ...Spector charged with murder...

Two late breaking items:

George Harrison is among the artists to be inducted in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, reports Reuters. Also to be inducted: Prince, Traffic, ZZ Top, Jackson Browne, the Dells and Bob Seger. (Thanks to Bill King, Frank C. Branchini and Jeff Jacomowitz for email alerts.)

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And this just in: Phil Spector has been charged with murder in the death of a woman at his home in February, reports AP. (Comment: It's been a bad week for Phil...first LIBN, now this.)

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/20/03

Update (11/20/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: More reviews!

- The Concert for George news reports: Delay in Canada?

- "Lennon Legend" DVD news: Instant karma.

- Update: Paul to play AIDS benefit show in South Africa: "Whole Life" history

- Magazine alerts: TV Guide

- Quick news links: UNICEF honors George

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/19/03

Update (11/19/03) from our Beatles News Briefs section

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: More reviews.

- Update: Tony Sheridan-Beatles audio DVD released in Europe: U.S. release?

- The Concert for George news reports: German contest

- "Lennon Legend" DVD news: Yoko attends private screening.

- "Breakfast With the Beatles" KLSX-FM/Los Angeles playlist

- "The Beatle Years" -- upcoming shows

- Magazine alerts: TV Guide

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/18/03

Update (11/18/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: More reviews.

- Update: New poll calls "Pepper" best album ever: Top 10 and stats.

- Update: Paul to play AIDS benefit show in South Africa: Links.

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

LIBN is already out there...

Despite the best efforts of EMI, LIBN is already making the rounds online, we hear.

And that's even before the disc is released in the States.

Both disc one and the "fly on the wall" disc are on the 'net, along with some of the cover art.

Also out there: the LIBN radio special.

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/17/03

Update (11/17/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- New poll calls "Pepper" best album ever

- News from Richard Porter and the London Beatle Walks

- "Let It Be" . . . finally!: More reviews.

- "Breakfast With the Beatles," hosted by Dennis Mitchell -- the latest show online

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/16/03

Update (11/16/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- "Let It Be" . . . finally?: More reviews.

- Update: Site of first US Beatles concert to be demolished?: Condition critical

- Update: Paul to play AIDS benefit show in South Africa: Song download solution

- "Breakfast With the Beatles" KLSX-FM/Los Angeles playlist

- Magazine alerts: Word.

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/15/03

Update (11/15/03) from our Beatles News Briefs section

- "Let It Be" . . . finally?: BONUS DISC REVIEWED!!

- The Concert for George news reports: More events.

- Update: Paul to play AIDS benefit show in South Africa: Satellite radio broadcast

- Magazine alerts: Mojo.

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/14/03

Update (11/14/03) from our Beatles News Briefs section

- Ringo to appear on Travel Channel documentary

- "Let It Be" . . . finally?: More pre-release info, links.

- The Concert for George news reports: Promo review.

- Update: Beatles chart news

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

- "The Beatles Show" radio show -- upcoming shows

- Update: Ed Sullivan DVDs being released commercially: Review link

- Magazine alerts: NME.

- Quick news links: "Bangladesh" rumor.

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/13/03

Update (11/13/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- Update: Paul to play AIDS benefit show in South Africa: New Macca song available for download

- Update: Rare Sheridan-McCartney song may be performed in Germany: More history

- "Let It Be" . . . finally?: More pre-release info, links.

- The Concert for George news reports: Amsterdam screening report.

- Magazine alerts: People.

- Quick news links: Ethan Russell Beatle photos on exhibit.

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/12/03

Update (11/12/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- Rare Sheridan-McCartney song may be performed in Germany

- "Let It Be" . . . finally?: Beatles website adds new LIBN content

- The Concert for George news reports: More on promos.

- "The Beatle Years" -- upcoming shows

- Magazine alerts: Hello!.

- Quick news links: Soap opera star covers John and Yoko.

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

A new era for promotional discs...

Both the LIBN and CFG promo discs are being watermarked to stop the files from being copied or shared. It's almost an insult to critics, the ethical ones, anyway, to do this, but then promo discs have a way of falling into non-critical hands.

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/11/03

Update (11/11/03) from our Beatle News Briefs

- Boston Fest for Beatles Fans report.

- "Let It Be" . . . finally?: More radio info.

- The Concert for George news reports: Australian screening info.

- Magazine alerts: British Beatles Fan Club magazine.

- Quick news links: Eric Idle's web log.

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/10/03

Update (11/10/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- Mobile Fidelity upcoming Ultradisc: "Plastic Ono Band"

- Update: Ringo selling live CD of Casino Rama show: Finally arriving! New reviews.

- "Let It Be" . . . finally?: Album to be aired in Southern California

- The Concert for George news reports: How it will be promoted.

- "Breakfast With the Beatles," hosted by Dennis Mitchell -- the latest show online

- Update: Dave Gilmour and Jools Holland receive royal honors: Forgotten credit

- Quick news links: More rare pics to be auctioned

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/9/03

Update (11/9/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section


- George Harrison: In memoriam: Memorial plan settlement in Henley.

- Update: Ringo selling live CD of Casino Rama show: Finally arriving! More comments.

- The Concert for George news reports: Dutch premiere.

- Dave Gilmour and Jools Holland receive royal honors

- Quick news links

Read the latest Beatle Bits blogs (#46 and #47) by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/8/03

Update (11/8/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- "Let It Be" . . . finally?: New York radio station previews entire album: Your reactions

- The Concert for George news reports: Tokyo premiere.

- Update: Ed Sullivan DVDs being released commercially: Review link

- "Lennon Legend" DVD news: "Uncut" review comments.

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/7/03

Update (11/7/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- "Let It Be" . . . finally?: More review links.

- The Concert for George news reports: More promo info.

- Update: Tony Sheridan-Beatles audio DVD released in Europe: More about the disc.

- Update: Ringo selling live CD of Casino Rama show: Finally arriving! First reports.

- Update: Beatles chart news

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/6/03

Update (11/6/03) from our Beatle News Briefs

- "Let It Be" . . . finally?: More audio clips.

- The Concert for George news reports: Promo info.

- Paul and Heather news: Heather inspires girl.

- "The Beatles Show" radio show -- upcoming shows

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/5/03

Update (11/5/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- Paul and Heather news: Stella heading home to see the baby.

- The Concert for George news reports: Review of German screening.

- Update: Tony Sheridan-Beatles audio DVD released in Europe: Our review.

- "Let It Be" . . . finally?: Some broadcast info.

- Two new Beatle-related releases from RPM ... including one you might have heard of ...

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/4/03

Update (11/4/03) from our Beatle News Briefs page

- Report: Paul says he's planning new album: Possible new song?

- "Let It Be" . . . finally?: More LIBN clips.

- "The Beatle Years" -- upcoming shows

- "Breakfast With the Beatles" KLSX-FM/Los Angeles playlist

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/3/03

Update (11/3/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- Now it's Stella's turn -- she's pregnant!

- Update: Ed Sullivan DVDs being released commercially: DVD associate producer discusses promo event

- "Lennon Legend" DVD news: A detailed review from Manual Borja.

- Paul and Heather news: Link

- "Let It Be" . . . finally?: LIB: More takes on the takes.

- "Breakfast With the Beatles," hosted by Dennis Mitchell -- the latest show online

- Quick news links

Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/2/03

Update (11/2/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- Paul and Heather news: The Mirror's apology

- Update: Ed Sullivan DVDs being released commercially: A report on
the promotional event in New York.

- "Let It Be" . . . finally?: LIB: A look at the takes.

- Quick news links: Harrison film reviewed

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog (Lordy, it's #40) by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/1/03

Update (11/1/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- Paul and Heather news: Baby picture online

- "Let It Be" . . . finally?: Link (radio special story)

- Quick news links: Sir George attacks "Pop Idols"

Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

It was 40 years ago today...

..that Ed Sullivan first saw the Beatles in a London airport. The wild scene created by the fans convinced him to sign the Fabs to appear on his show.

Abbeyrd Beatles Page breaking news headlines for 10/31/03

Update (10/31/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

Happy Halloween!

- "Let It Be" . . . finally?: Infinity Broadcasting to premiere album in radio special
- Paul and Heather news: It's a boy ... er, a girl!
- Magazine alerts: Goldmine
- Quick news links:
- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

(FYI: This was posted late because the blog was unavailable when we originally tried to post.)

A picture of Beatrice Milly McCartney online

It's at the Liverpool Echo site. (Thanks to everyone who emailed us.)

It's a boy ... er, a girl!

If all indications are correct, Paul just might have extracted a little bit of revenge for some of the recent stories that have been published about him.

As we hear it, the story about the McCartneys' new baby being a boy originated with Paul and Heather and was spread to relatives, who, in turn, spread it to the Mirror.

And so on, and so on, and so on.

Nobody asked us, but geez, isn't this just a little bit tacky? Why taint a joyful occasion like this with that kind of game?

Besides extracting a bit of revenge, Paul probably didn't make any new friends among the press corps.

Oh well...

In any event, we wish much joy to the new parents.

And much luck with the press.

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 10/30/03 Update III

Update III (10/30/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

Paul and Heather
news: It's a girl!!: NEW: The scene at the hospital!

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 10/30/03 Update II

Update II (10/30/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

Paul and Heather
news: It's a girl!!


Here's a poem in tribute to the birth sent to us in advance by Claudio Dirani:

To Beatrice McCartney

The Star That Shines So Brighter ...

A new message arrived for a woman and a man
Whilst both were waiting for a velvet cry
That was the most expected unexpected light
In time
The Star That Shines so brighter
(than everything left behind)

She told him it had come as a miracle
Defying worlds and words of badmouth
Unexpectable shout
That was the most expected unexpected light
In time
The Star That Shines so brighter
(than everything left behind)

He - joyful - singing songs that he thought were his alone (alone)
(now it belongs to the ones who love_
She - powerful - strongest than the strongest rock from the universe
(and sweeter than the sweetest sweet)
Finally together now they saw the light
In time
The Star That Shines so brighter
(than everything left behind)

And now they are singing aloud becaus the world was just waiting for another sunrise.

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 10/30/03

Update (10/30/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- Paul and Heather news: Did they have the baby?

- "Lennon Legend" DVD news: German review, website link.

- Magazine alerts: Focus (Germany)

- Quick news links

Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 10/29/03

Update (10/29/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- "Let It Be" . . . finally?: Reaction to the "Let It Be ... Naked" "Let It Be."

- Jack Bruce recovering from liver cancer

- Magazine alerts: Focus (Germany)

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 10/28/03 Update II

Update II (10/28/03) from our Beatle News Briefs page

- "Let It Be" . . . finally?: Replay link for Terry Wogan show.

- "The Beatle Years" -- upcoming shows

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 10/28/03

Update (10/28/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- "Let It Be" . . . finally?: First airplay today (Tuesday) in UK.

- Update: Dave Clark 5 singer seriously hurt in fall: Condition update; tribute concert planned.

- The Concert for George news reports: Australian screening news.

- "Lennon Legend" DVD news: Quick review.

- Update: Ringo selling live CD of Casino Rama show: Progress report

- Update: Ed Sullivan DVDs being released commercially: USA Today review.

- Update: News from Genesis: Ringo book announced: Latest word.

- Quick news links: A suave George in "Shanghai Surprise"

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 10/27/03

Update (10/27/03) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- Brian Wilson's next CD to feature Paul

- Quick news links: Lennon Pepper tracklist to be auctioned

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott