Update (11/5/05) from our Beatle News Briefs
- Paul's 2005 tour news: New reviews from Seattle.
- A couple of tidbits from the Concert for Bangladesh premiere Wednesday in Los Angeles: Theatrical screenings.
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- Update: Beatles chart news
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Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/3/05
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- Paul's 2005 tour news: New reviews from Omaha, Columbus, and Washington and soundcheck from St. Paul.
- A couple of tidbits from the Concert for Bangladesh premiere Wednesday in Los Angeles: Reuters link.
- "Every Little Thing" XM satellite radio show: current show
- "Breakfast With the Beatles," hosted by Dennis Mitchell -- the latest show online
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- Paul's 2005 tour news: New reviews from Omaha, Columbus, and Washington and soundcheck from St. Paul.
- A couple of tidbits from the Concert for Bangladesh premiere Wednesday in Los Angeles: Reuters link.
- "Every Little Thing" XM satellite radio show: current show
- "Breakfast With the Beatles," hosted by Dennis Mitchell -- the latest show online
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Monday, October 31, 2005
Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/1/05
Update (11/01/05) from our Beatle News Briefs
- Paul's 2005 tour news: New Milwaukee media review.
- The latest release news scoops: More latest (or not) on "Capitol Albums, Vol. 2, Lennon reissues
- Beatle chart news
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- Paul's 2005 tour news: New Milwaukee media review.
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Thursday, October 27, 2005
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- Newest Dick Cavett DVD collection features John and Yoko appearances: A review
- Matt Hurwitz interview with Paul to be broadcast
- Pete Best Band news: Pete meets White Sox pitcher.
- Paul's 2005 tour news: New Chicago, St. Paul, Minn., Columbus fan reviews.
- The latest release news scoops: The latest (or not) on "Capitol Albums, Vol. 2.
- Paul new album news: "Jenny Wren" announcement.
- Paul officiates at a marriage proposal -- we have the story of the guy who proposed!: Link.
- A couple of tidbits from the Concert for Bangladesh premiere Wednesday in Los Angeles: Rolling Stone review.
- Beatles named number 1 entertainment "Icons of the Century" by Variety: Cover pic.
- Cynthia Lennon's new bio of John: Link.
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- Newest Dick Cavett DVD collection features John and Yoko appearances: A review
- Matt Hurwitz interview with Paul to be broadcast
- Pete Best Band news: Pete meets White Sox pitcher.
- Paul's 2005 tour news: New Chicago, St. Paul, Minn., Columbus fan reviews.
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- Paul new album news: "Jenny Wren" announcement.
- Paul officiates at a marriage proposal -- we have the story of the guy who proposed!: Link.
- A couple of tidbits from the Concert for Bangladesh premiere Wednesday in Los Angeles: Rolling Stone review.
- Beatles named number 1 entertainment "Icons of the Century" by Variety: Cover pic.
- Cynthia Lennon's new bio of John: Link.
- "Breakfast With the Beatles" KLSX-FM/Los Angeles playlist
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Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 10/27/05
Update (10/27/05) from our Beatle News Briefs
- Paul's 2005 tour news: Milwaukee, Columbus fan reviews.
- Paul officiates at a marriage proposal -- we have the first-person story of the guy who proposed!: Link.
- The latest release news scoops: Bangladesh clips, scans.
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- Paul's 2005 tour news: Milwaukee, Columbus fan reviews.
- Paul officiates at a marriage proposal -- we have the first-person story of the guy who proposed!: Link.
- The latest release news scoops: Bangladesh clips, scans.
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- Paul to contribute to Maurice Gibb tribute
- Beatlemania Now review by Frank C. Branchini
- Paul's 2005 tour news: Washington, D.C., Chicago fan reviews.
- Paul officiates at a marriage proposal -- we have the story of the guy who proposed!: More from Ben; more from Paul
- A couple of tidbits from the Concert for Bangladesh premiere Wednesday in Los Angeles: Link.
- Paul new album news: More on Jenny Wren.
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- Paul to contribute to Maurice Gibb tribute
- Beatlemania Now review by Frank C. Branchini
- Paul's 2005 tour news: Washington, D.C., Chicago fan reviews.
- Paul officiates at a marriage proposal -- we have the story of the guy who proposed!: More from Ben; more from Paul
- A couple of tidbits from the Concert for Bangladesh premiere Wednesday in Los Angeles: Link.
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- A preview of the documentary "Sid Bernstein Presents ..."
- A couple of tidbits from the Concert for Bangladesh premiere Wednesday in Los Angeles: More details plus pictures.
- The latest release news scoops: The next Lennon reissues ... and "Revolver"?
- Paul new album news: The next single.
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- Paul officiates at a marriage proposal -- we have the story of the guy who proposed!
- A preview of the documentary "Sid Bernstein Presents ..."
- A couple of tidbits from the Concert for Bangladesh premiere Wednesday in Los Angeles: More details plus pictures.
- The latest release news scoops: The next Lennon reissues ... and "Revolver"?
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- The latest release news scoops: "Concert for Bangladesh" trailer online; preview
- Paul's 2005 tour news: New York review link.
- Paul new album news: Off the chart? Not so fast, mate.
- Cynthia Lennon writing new bio of John: Link.
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- The latest release news scoops: "Concert for Bangladesh" trailer online; preview
- Paul's 2005 tour news: New York review link.
- Paul new album news: Off the chart? Not so fast, mate.
- Cynthia Lennon writing new bio of John: Link.
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- The latest release news scoops: "Concert for Bangladesh" exhibit for Rock Hall.
- Paul's 2005 tour news: Detroit fan review.
- Paul planning new album: Off the chart already.
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- The latest release news scoops: "Concert for Bangladesh" exhibit for Rock Hall.
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- Paul planning new album: Off the chart already.
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- Beatles named number 1 entertainment "Icons of the Century" by Variety
- The latest release news scoops: More on the deluxe Bangladesh.
- Three new Lennon projects due out in Germany: More details
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Yoko takes a swipe at Paul? Hardly
A quote taken out of context was circulated by the media around the world to provide another so-called episode between Yoko and Paul.
As the story goes, John was very disturbed by the fact that more people covered Paul's songs than his and asked Yoko why.
Her answer to him, as quoted by This Is London, was "'I used to tell him, "It's because you are a talented songwriter. You don't just rhyme June with spoon. And you are a very good singer - lots of people would be too afraid to cover one of your songs.' 'Then I would make him a cup of tea, and he would be okay. I just miss that sort of moment that we had.' "
If you take the words literally without bringing Paul into the interpretation, it's an innocent statement. And that's how we see it.
A similar explanation was put forth by Franz Ferdinand leader Alex Kapranos, quoted on Contact Music. His comments: "The 'June-spoon-moon' stuff is irrelevant. It was Ono telling the husband she adored that it didn't matter if people didn't want to cover his songs as much as McCartney's, as his work had such phenomenal worth. The irony is that, while Yoko was whispering soothingly in John's troubled ear, (McCartney's late wife) Linda was probably whispering into Paul's, telling him that it didn't matter that some of those critics considered Lennon's work to have a greater artistic merit. The idea that these supposedly inflammatory comments are reigniting some form of Lennon-McCartney rivalry is perverse. It is rooted in the mistaken presumption that any rivalry between the two appeared when Ono came on the scene. It was always there. It's what they thrived upon - simple competition, trying to outdo each other with better songs."
It's troubling that the media took off with this and ran with it without so much as even asking Yoko about it.
No wonder some celebrities despise the press.
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As the story goes, John was very disturbed by the fact that more people covered Paul's songs than his and asked Yoko why.
Her answer to him, as quoted by This Is London, was "'I used to tell him, "It's because you are a talented songwriter. You don't just rhyme June with spoon. And you are a very good singer - lots of people would be too afraid to cover one of your songs.' 'Then I would make him a cup of tea, and he would be okay. I just miss that sort of moment that we had.' "
If you take the words literally without bringing Paul into the interpretation, it's an innocent statement. And that's how we see it.
A similar explanation was put forth by Franz Ferdinand leader Alex Kapranos, quoted on Contact Music. His comments: "The 'June-spoon-moon' stuff is irrelevant. It was Ono telling the husband she adored that it didn't matter if people didn't want to cover his songs as much as McCartney's, as his work had such phenomenal worth. The irony is that, while Yoko was whispering soothingly in John's troubled ear, (McCartney's late wife) Linda was probably whispering into Paul's, telling him that it didn't matter that some of those critics considered Lennon's work to have a greater artistic merit. The idea that these supposedly inflammatory comments are reigniting some form of Lennon-McCartney rivalry is perverse. It is rooted in the mistaken presumption that any rivalry between the two appeared when Ono came on the scene. It was always there. It's what they thrived upon - simple competition, trying to outdo each other with better songs."
It's troubling that the media took off with this and ran with it without so much as even asking Yoko about it.
No wonder some celebrities despise the press.
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Tuesday, October 11, 2005
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- Remastered Lennon albums delayed
- Meeting Rusty Anderson
- Remembering John Lennon: a news roundup: A Russian memorial
- Ringo's home saved from demolition: Ringo says, "Don't bother"
- The latest release news scoops: Deluxe Bangladesh for the U.S.
- Paul's 2005 tour news: More Madison Square Garden and Atlanta reviews.
- Cynthia Lennon writing new bio of John: Links
- Badfinger drummer passes away: Links
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- Remembering John Lennon: a news roundup: A Russian memorial
- Ringo's home saved from demolition: Ringo says, "Don't bother"
- The latest release news scoops: Deluxe Bangladesh for the U.S.
- Paul's 2005 tour news: More Madison Square Garden and Atlanta reviews.
- Cynthia Lennon writing new bio of John: Links
- Badfinger drummer passes away: Links
- Magazine alerts: Rooftop Sessions.
- "Breakfast With the Beatles," hosted by Dennis Mitchell -- the latest show online
- Quick news links: Lennon songs go online.
- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott
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Thursday, October 06, 2005
Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 10/7/05
Update (10/7/05) from our Beatle News Briefs
- Remembering John Lennon: a news roundup
- Paul's 2005 tour news: More Madison Square Garden reviews.
- Cynthia Lennon writing new bio of John: More book signing reports
- Paul's new album: Review link.
- Badfinger drummer passes away: Tribute and a link.
- The latest release news scoops: Deluxe Bangladesh
- Pete Best Band news: Latest added tour dates.
- Magazine alerts: Beatlefan, Q, Rolling Stone.
- Quick news links: Wax Beatles to be auctioned; a close encounter with Paul.
- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott
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- Remembering John Lennon: a news roundup
- Paul's 2005 tour news: More Madison Square Garden reviews.
- Cynthia Lennon writing new bio of John: More book signing reports
- Paul's new album: Review link.
- Badfinger drummer passes away: Tribute and a link.
- The latest release news scoops: Deluxe Bangladesh
- Pete Best Band news: Latest added tour dates.
- Magazine alerts: Beatlefan, Q, Rolling Stone.
- Quick news links: Wax Beatles to be auctioned; a close encounter with Paul.
- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott
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Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 10/5/04
Update (10/5/04) from our Beatle News Briefs
- Cynthia Lennon writing new bio of John: Book signing report
- Paul's 2005 tour news: More Madison Square Garden reviews.
- Badfinger drummer passes away
- "Breakfast With the Beatles," hosted by Dennis Mitchell -- the latest show online
- "Breakfast With the Beatles" KLSX-FM/Los Angeles playlist
- The Beatle Years: upcoming shows
- Magazine alerts: Beatlefan
- Quick news links: Proposal to extend music copyrights in UK
- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott
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- Cynthia Lennon writing new bio of John: Book signing report
- Paul's 2005 tour news: More Madison Square Garden reviews.
- Badfinger drummer passes away
- "Breakfast With the Beatles," hosted by Dennis Mitchell -- the latest show online
- "Breakfast With the Beatles" KLSX-FM/Los Angeles playlist
- The Beatle Years: upcoming shows
- Magazine alerts: Beatlefan
- Quick news links: Proposal to extend music copyrights in UK
- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott
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Sunday, October 02, 2005
Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 10/3/05
Update (10/3/05) from our Beatle News Briefs
- Cynthia Lennon writing new bio of John: Cynthia's appearance schedule
- Paul's 2005 tour news: Madison Square Garden fan review
- Paul planning new album: Sticker shock (sort of).
- Beatles chart news
- "Every Little Thing" XM satellite radio show: current show
- Magazine alerts: Q, World Beatles Forum.
- Quick news links: Ringo's tour card
- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott
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- Cynthia Lennon writing new bio of John: Cynthia's appearance schedule
- Paul's 2005 tour news: Madison Square Garden fan review
- Paul planning new album: Sticker shock (sort of).
- Beatles chart news
- "Every Little Thing" XM satellite radio show: current show
- Magazine alerts: Q, World Beatles Forum.
- Quick news links: Ringo's tour card
- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott
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Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 9/29/05
Update (9/29/05) from our Beatle News Briefs
- Paul to do book signing in New York on Monday
- Cynthia Lennon writing new bio of John: Cynthia to do signing in New York on Monday
- Paul's 2005 tour news: More fan reviews
- Paul planning new album: Review links
- Pete Best Band news: Latest added tour date.
- "Breakfast With the Beatles," hosted by Dennis Mitchell -- the latest show online
- "Breakfast With the Beatles" KLSX-FM/Los Angeles playlist
- Quick news links: Ringo's tour card
- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott
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- Paul to do book signing in New York on Monday
- Cynthia Lennon writing new bio of John: Cynthia to do signing in New York on Monday
- Paul's 2005 tour news: More fan reviews
- Paul planning new album: Review links
- Pete Best Band news: Latest added tour date.
- "Breakfast With the Beatles," hosted by Dennis Mitchell -- the latest show online
- "Breakfast With the Beatles" KLSX-FM/Los Angeles playlist
- Quick news links: Ringo's tour card
- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott
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Friday, September 23, 2005
Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 9/24/05
Update (9/24/05) from our Beatle News Briefs
- Preview of upcoming interview with Paul McCartney: comments on "Let It Be" DVD and "Anthology."
- Julian Lennon releases statement for 25th anniversary of his father's death
- Paul's 2005 tour news: Fan reviews from three more stops
- Paul planning new album: DVD preview, different retail editions.
- Cynthia Lennon writing new bio of John: Except online.
- The latest release news scoops: DVD story link
- New U.S. Lennon compilation coming: Official announcement
- Ringo's home saved from demolition: Links
- Pete Best Band news: Link.
- "Breakfast With the Beatles," hosted by Dennis Mitchell -- the latest show online
- "Breakfast With the Beatles" KLSX-FM/Los Angeles playlist
- Beatles chart news
- Quick news links: FBI discounted Lennon threat in '60s
- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott
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- Preview of upcoming interview with Paul McCartney: comments on "Let It Be" DVD and "Anthology."
- Julian Lennon releases statement for 25th anniversary of his father's death
- Paul's 2005 tour news: Fan reviews from three more stops
- Paul planning new album: DVD preview, different retail editions.
- Cynthia Lennon writing new bio of John: Except online.
- The latest release news scoops: DVD story link
- New U.S. Lennon compilation coming: Official announcement
- Ringo's home saved from demolition: Links
- Pete Best Band news: Link.
- "Breakfast With the Beatles," hosted by Dennis Mitchell -- the latest show online
- "Breakfast With the Beatles" KLSX-FM/Los Angeles playlist
- Beatles chart news
- Quick news links: FBI discounted Lennon threat in '60s
- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott
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Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 9/22/05
Update (9/22/05) from our Beatle News Briefs
- Paul's 2005 tour news: Dress rehearsal set list, fan review from first stop
- Paul's new album news: More comments
- Ringo's home saved from demolition
- Pete Best Band news: Link.
- Quick news links: Paul supports Mike Mc.
- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott
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- Paul's 2005 tour news: Dress rehearsal set list, fan review from first stop
- Paul's new album news: More comments
- Ringo's home saved from demolition
- Pete Best Band news: Link.
- Quick news links: Paul supports Mike Mc.
- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott
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Sunday, September 18, 2005
Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 9/19/05
Update (9/19/05) from our Beatle News Briefs
- "Lennon" musical on Broadway to close
- The latest release news scoops: "Concert for Bangla Desh" DVD review
- Paul's new album news: Links and other thoughts
- Paul's 2005 tour news: Tour rolls out
- Quick news links: Paul supports Mike Mc.
- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott
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- "Lennon" musical on Broadway to close
- The latest release news scoops: "Concert for Bangla Desh" DVD review
- Paul's new album news: Links and other thoughts
- Paul's 2005 tour news: Tour rolls out
- Quick news links: Paul supports Mike Mc.
- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott
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