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Friday, January 23, 2004

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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Wednesday, January 21, 2004

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

Tuesday, January 20, 2004

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

Monday, January 19, 2004

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

Friday, January 16, 2004

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

Thursday, January 15, 2004

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


Wednesday, January 14, 2004

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

Tuesday, January 13, 2004

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

Monday, January 12, 2004

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

Sunday, January 11, 2004

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

Friday, January 09, 2004

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

Thursday, January 08, 2004

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

Wednesday, January 07, 2004

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.

Tuesday, January 06, 2004

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

Monday, January 05, 2004

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

Sunday, January 04, 2004

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

Friday, January 02, 2004

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

Thursday, January 01, 2004

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