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