Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/24/04

Update (3/24/04) from Abbeyrd's Beatles Page Beatle News Briefs

- How Lennon avoided prosecution for lithos

- Earliest known Beatle autographs found

- Unseen Beatle photos featured in exhibit

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

- Paul and Heather news: Goin' to California

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

- Magazine alerts: Daytrippin'

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/23/04

Update (3/23/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Ringo says no tour this year

- Paul wants to be a paperback writer

- J. J. Jackson, original MTV VJ and host of "The Beatle Years," dies

- Update: Finally! George Harrison to be inducted in Rock Hall of Fame: Why Clapton turned down induction speech.

- Update: Beatles chart news

- Quick news links: Dhani to take the musical plunge.

- Update: The last few days ...

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Hey, where are you???

All:

On Wednesday, we had to take an emergency flight out of town for a family emergency. There will be no updates until early next week. Thanks for your understanding. Your prayers would also be appreciated.

See you all soon.

steve

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/17/04

Update (3/17/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- A brief chat with Neil Aspinall (with a few clues for us all)

- Update: Finally! George Harrison to be inducted in Rock Hall of Fame: Links and pictures.

- Update: Apple suing Apple Computer again: Another suit?

- Paul-Heather romance news: Surprise visit.

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/16/04

Update (3/16/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Apple licensing cartoon merchandise ... DVD coming??

- New info on "Carnival of Light"

- Update: Finally! George Harrison to be inducted in Rock Hall of Fame: George now one of the chosen few

- Update: Alf Bicknell has died: Sending a card.

- The Concert for George news reports: UK telecast.

- Paul-Heather romance news: Paul's ex dined with the queen, too.

- "The Beatle Years" -- upcoming shows

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

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

- Magazine alerts: MOJO

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/13/04

Update (3/13/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Richard Porter reports from London: Paul at Abbey Road Studios, Alf Bicknell

- Ringo in drummer coalition to get Elvis stickman in Hall of Fame

- Update: Alf Bicknell has died: More thoughts.

- George reissues news: Questions answered

- Upcoming: Tony Sheridan-Beatles audio DVD released in Europe: The cry for "Cry for a Shadow."

- Update: News from Genesis: Ringo book announced: Near sellout.

- The Concert for George news reports: UK telecast.

- Update: Paul to tour again?: It's a family affair

- Update: EMI issues "cease and desist" order for "Grey Album": In spite of all the Danger, how he did it.

- Paul-Heather romance news: Heather dines with the queen

- Update: Beatles chart news

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/11/04

Update (3/11/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Update: Alf Bicknell has died: Fans remember Alf.

- George reissues news: More answers and comments

- Update: Paul McCartney summer tour news: Another show sells out.

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

- Quick news links: Paul's missing Live Aid vocal

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/10/04

Update (3/10/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Report: Alf Bicknell has died

- Fan pays $3 thousand for lock of Lennon's hair

- George reissues news: More answers and comments

- Update: Paul McCartney summer tour news: Ticket info.

- PBS to broadcast Ringo All-Starr Band concert

- Update: EMI issues "cease and desist" order for "Grey Album": Link.

- Upcoming: Tony Sheridan-Beatles audio DVD released in Europe: Review of European version.

- Quick news links: Paul's missing Live Aid vocal

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/9/04

Update (3/9/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Lennon jukebox provides inspiration for TV documentary, CD

- George reissues news: More answers and comments

- Update: Paul McCartney summer tour news: Ticket info.

- The Concert for George news reports: TV ads.

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

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

- George Harrison: In memoriam: Link.

- Tony Sheridan-Beatles audio DVD released in Europe: Missing song in U.S. version.

- Quick news links: Live Aid coming to DVD

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/7/04

Update (3/7/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Paul summer '04 tour news: First shows sell out; new one added.

- George reissues news: Mystery voice revealed.

- "The Beatle Years" -- upcoming shows

- Quick news links: The Zombies are back!

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/6/04

Update (3/6/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Update: News from Genesis: Ringo book announced: Time running out.

- George reissues news: More answers and comments

- The Concert for George news reports: PBS concerns.

- Update: Paul to tour again?: Prague info

- Update: EMI issues "cease and desist" order for "Grey Album": Download figures.

- Upcoming: Tony Sheridan-Beatles audio DVD released in Europe: Comments.

- Update: Beatles chart news

- Quick news links: "Give Peace a Chance" singers sought

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/5/04

Update (3/5/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- George reissues news: More answers and comments

- New string quartet tribute to Paul McCartney coming in March

- Update: EMI issues "cease and desist" order for "Grey Album": Links

- The Concert for George news reports: Links

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

- Upcoming: Tony Sheridan-Beatles audio DVD released in Europe: Fan review.

- "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 3/3/04

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

- George reissues news: More answers and comments

- Update: Paul's "Tropic Island Hum" and "Rupert" animated films coming to DVD in 2004: Release dates and more links.

- Update: EMI issues "cease and desist" order for "Grey Album": Links

- The Concert for George news reports: Link.

- "The Beatle Years" -- upcoming shows

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

- Quick news links: Another Oscar Beatle story

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/2/04

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

- George reissues news: More answers and comments

- Paul summer '04 tour news: Links

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

- Magazine alerts: Rooftop Sessions

- Quick news links: Lennox's Oscar Beatle connection

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/1/04

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

- George reissues news: Answers and comments

- Update: EMI issues "cease and desist" order for "Grey Album": Links

- The Concert for George news reports: Finding it on PBS.

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

- Quick news links: Beatle moment at the Oscars

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/29/04

Update (2/29/04) from Beatles News Briefs

- Paul summer '04 tour news: Links

- George reissues news: Lots of comments

- Update: Apple suing Apple Computer again: Links.

- Update: EMI issues "cease and desist" order for "Grey Album": Links

- The Concert for George news reports: Link

- Paul and Heather news: Doobie smother!

- "The Beatle Years" -- upcoming shows

- Magazine alerts: Record Collector

- Quick news links: See the face behind the name (no, not us)

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

BREAKING NEWS!: MACCA ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN SUMMER TOUR

Posted today at www.paulmccartney.com and sent to us by Bill King of Beatlefan:

OH YEAH! MACCA'S BACK TO ROCK WITH EUR-"O4 SUMMER" TOUR

27.02.2004

McCartney’s NEW “04 Summer� Stadium Tour Gets Macca Here, There And Somewhere’s He’s Never Been

The wait for summer is over and so is the wait for the legions of PAUL McCARTNEY fans whose cities have NEVER played host to a night of history Macca-style. Set to kick-off on Tuesday, May 25th at Gijon’s El Molinon Stadium, Macca’s NEW, 13-city “04 Summer Tour� will be highlighted with 7 first-time performance visits as well as 5 concerts in cities that haven’t rocked with him since 1989’s “Get Back World Tour� or 1993’s “New World Tour�.

“Touring really has been a lot of fun for us and the audiences have been great,� said McCartney. “So why stop now? I’m looking forward to playing and to visiting some new places.�

The all-stadium “04 Summer Tour�, which will feature music from The Beatles, Wings and McCartney’s solo career, is currently set to play to nearly 700,000, which would bring to more then 3 million, who have seen McCartney since his return to the road in April 2002.

Among many of the highlights of “04 Summer Tour� are sure to be Macca’s return to Russia, for a special performance in St. Petersburg’s Palace Square, as well as his first-time visits to Lisbon, Leipzig, Prague and Horsens before closing out the all-stadium tour with a special appearance at The Glastonbury Festival.

In addition, Macca is looking forward to performances in Madrid, Gothenburg, Zurich, Oslo and Helsinki, cities that haven’t seen him in more then a decade. A return to Paris is also planned for Thursday, June 24th, where McCartney’s critically hailed “Back In The World� Tour began last March.

'04 SUMMER TOUR

Tuesday, May 25th Gijon,Estadio El Molinon

Friday, May 28th Lisbon, Parque Bela Vista

Sunday, May 30th Madrid, Estadio de Madrid

Wednesday, June 2nd Zurich, Letzigrund Stadium

Friday, June 4th, Leipzig, Leipzig Zentralstadion

Sunday, June 6th, Prague, T-Mobile Park

Tuesday, June 8th, Horsens, Forum Horsens Stadium

Saturday, June 12th, Gothenburg, Ullevi Stadium

Monday, June 14th, Oslo, Valle Hovin Stadion

Thursday, June 17th, Helsinki, Olympiastadion

Sunday, June 20th, St. Petersburg, Palace Square

Thursday, June 24th, Paris, Stade de France

Saturday, June 26th, Glastonbury Worthy Farm Pilton

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/27/04

Update (2/27/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- New string quartet tribute to Paul McCartney coming in March

- Update: News from Genesis: Ringo's "Postcards from the Boys": First review.

- George reissues news: Promo single image no longer invisible

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

- Update: Apple suing Apple Computer again: Links.

- Update: EMI issues "cease and desist" order for "Grey Album": More thoughts

- The Concert for George news reports: Changes in PBS version

- Magazine alerts: Rolling Stone

- Quick news links: Guests at N.J. Fest For Beatles Fans

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/24/04

Update (2/26/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Happy (belated) birthday, George!

- A review of the first Brian Wilson "Smile" concert in the UK

- George reissues news: The "Shanghai Surprise" promo single

- Update: Paul to tour again?: More rumored shows

- Update: Apple suing Apple Computer again: Back in court.

- Paul and Heather news: Reporter tells of Paul's call

- Update: EMI issues "cease and desist" order for "Grey Album": More
thoughts

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

- Magazine alerts: Prevention

- Quick news links: The worst band name?

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

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Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/24/04

Update (2/24/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- George reissues news: The "Shanghai Surprise" video

- The Concert for George news reports: Website update.

- Update: EMI issues "cease and desist" order for "Grey Album": "Grey" day today

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

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

- Quick news links: A "Smile" report

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/23/04

Update (2/23/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- George reissues news: Mystery singer revealed

- George Harrison: In memoriam: Olivia in India; Los Angeles proclaims love of George.

- Update: EMI issues "cease and desist" order for "Grey Album": "Grey Tuesday" movement growing.

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

- Quick news links: What are George and John doing in the afterlife? They're in a band. Together.

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/22/04

Update (2/22/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- George reissues news: First review of the boxed set

- Update: Paul to tour again?: Another city rumored

- Magazine alerts: Guitar World

- Quick news links: A guest with Brian Wilson?

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/21/04

Update (2/21/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Update: Apple recording artist Doris Troy dies: Links.

- George reissues news: Hitting the street early

- Paul and Heather news: Where'd the gray go?

- Update: Paul to tour again?: Latest on St. Petersburg

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

- Magazine alerts: The Week, collector's edition 40th anniversary mag

- Quick news links: The mystery guy on "Abbey Road"

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/20/04

Update (2/20/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Apple recording artist Doris Troy dies

- Update: Finally! George Harrison to be inducted in Rock Hall of Fame: Who'll deliver George's speech?

- Update: EMI issues "cease and desist" order for "Grey Album": "Grey Tuesday" protests planned.

- Update: Paul to play UK Glastonbury Faire music festival: Link

- George reissues news: Audio clips online

- Update: Report: Paul fires Geoff Baker, then says it's a joke: Upon further investigation ...

- Update: Beatles chart news

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

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

- Magazine alerts: The Week, collector's edition 40th anniversary mag

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Macca to play Glastonbury Faire

It's been rumored for a while, but Britain's Radio 2 announced today that Paul will play the big Glastonbury Faire music festival in the UK this year. You can find more info here. (Thanks to Bill King, Trini Schultz and Gerry Rassoul.)

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/19/04 Update II

Update II (2/19/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- The Beatle Years -- upcoming shows

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/19/04

Update (2/19/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Update: EMI issues "cease and desist" order for "Grey Album": Link.

- Update: Los Angeles fans to honor Harrison Feb. 22: Guest added.

- Update: "First U.S. Visit DVD" being reissued: One fan's review.

- Update: The Fab 40! is coming!: Letter to the editor.

- Quick news links: More Rutles; not-so-silly love songs; concert for Ronnie lineup.

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/18/04

Update (2/18/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- George reissues news: A history of Dark Horse Records online.

- Update: EMI issues "cease and desist" order for "Grey Album": Should EMI worry?

- Update: Ringo recovering from shoulder surgery: Link.

- Paul and Heather news: Heather helps girl in accident

- Magazine alerts: The Week, 40th anniversary collector's mag.

- Quick news links: Outtakes from Yoko interview.

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/17/04

Update (2/17/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Update: EMI issues "cease and desist" order for "Grey Album": Curious about the sound? Here's a mini-review.

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

- Update: Paul to tour again?: More Sweden rumors

- Update: Ringo recovering from shoulder surgery: Comment from spokesperson.

- Paul and Heather news: Paul calls tabloid to defend Heather

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/16/04

Update (2/16/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Update: The Fab 40! is coming!: More and more and more links

- Update: Paul to tour again?: Swedish show rumored

- Update: Ringo recovering from shoulder surgery: Online news report

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

- Quick news links: A concert for Ronnie (Lane)

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/13/04

Update (2/15/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Los Angeles to honor Harrison Feb. 22

- Update: College station resurrects 40-year-old Lennon radio promos: Links to the clips

- George reissues news: Pics of promo sampler and a short preview.

- "First U.S. Visit DVD" being reissued: Capitol extols DVD's success in press release.

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

- Update: The Fab 40! is coming!: Links and more links

- Magazine alerts: Entertainment Weekly

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/13/04

Update (2/13/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- N.Y. mayor salutes Fab Four's 40th

- College station resurrects 40-year-old Lennon radio promos

- Update: Paul to tour again?: U.S. in 2005?

- Update: George wins a Grammy!: "Marwa Blues" e-card

- Update: Beatles honored in Grammy Awards ceremony: Link

- Update: The Fab 40! is coming!: The truth about Ringo's lock finally unlocked

- Update: Beatles chart news

- Quick news links

Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/12/04

Update (2/12/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- New Lennon artwork to be published

- Update: Paul to tour again?: Paris show revealed.

- Update: George wins a Grammy!

- Update: Beatles honored in Grammy Awards ceremony: Video link

- Update: The Fab 40! is coming!: Vintage video report online

- Magazine alerts: Goldmine

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/11/04

Update (2/11/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Update: Geoff Emerick Beatle book announced: Street date estimate

- Update: Paul to tour again?: More clues

- Update: Beatles honored in Grammy Awards ceremony: Apple press release

- Update: The Fab 40! is coming!: More and more and more links

- Update: George wins a Grammy!: Website update to come.

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

- "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 2/10/04

Update (2/10/04) from Beatle News Briefs
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- Geoff Emerick Beatle book announced

- Ringo recovering from shoulder surgery

- George reissues news: Olivia, Dhani producing radio special

- Paul to tour again?

- Update: The Fab 40! is coming!: More and more and more links

- Update: Beatles honored in Grammy Awards ceremony: Links

- Update: George wins a Grammy!: Links

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

- Update: The Fab 40! is coming!: More and more and more links

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

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Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/9/04

Update (2/9/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Beatles honored in Grammy Awards ceremony

- Update: George wins a Grammy!

- Where were you when Beatlemania hit? We asked and you answered!

- Update: The Fab 40! is coming!: More and more and more links

- "Let It Be" . . . finally?: DVD progress report

- "First U.S. Visit DVD" being reissued: Radio show report

- "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 2/8/04

Update (2/8/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Update: The Fab 40! is coming!: Lots more links

- Update: Beatles chart news

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/7/04 Update II

Update II (2/7/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Would you like to attend the biggest Fab 40 party in New York? Read this!

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/7/04

Update (2/7/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- "First U.S. Visit DVD" being reissued: British premiere

- Update: The Fab 40! is coming!: Lots of links

- Update: Yoko to help with upcoming book on Lennon: Official announcement

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

- Magazine alerts: Entertainment Weekly, Guitar World

- Quick news links: Sean and Bijou break up

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/6/04

Update (2/6/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Two companies battling over rights to BBC recordings by Beatles and others

- Update: The Fab 40! is coming!: Lots of links

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

- Update: Beatles chart news

- Quick news links: Yoko answers Jagger (this time for sure)

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

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

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- 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

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- 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

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- 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

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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.)

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

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- 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.

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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

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

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

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

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- George reissues news: Release rumor

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