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Monday, April 26, 2004

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 4/27/04

Update (4/27/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- "Yellow Submarine" to become a children's book

- Official Beatle remixes coming?

- International Beatles Convention set for Hamburg in June

- Update: Mark Lewisohn writing new multi-volume Beatle bio: Stiff bidding war.

- Update: Ringo recovering from shoulder surgery: More info, link.

- Report: Paul says he's planning new album: Recording rumor.

- George reissues news: Website update.

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

- Magazine alerts: Beatlemania, Beatlezine.

- Quick news links: Beatle book signing in Maryland.

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Sunday, April 25, 2004

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 4/25/04

Update (4/25/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Mark Lewisohn writing new multi-volume Beatle bio

- Is Paul planning a new U.S. tour?

- Update: Ringo recovering from shoulder surgery: Detailed newspaper report

- Beatle chart news.

- Quick news links: Review of the play "Ears on a Beatle."

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Mark Lewisohn writing new Beatle book

Mark Lewisohn has confirmed for us that he is working on a multi-volume Beatle biography. "Yes, this project is happening," he told us in an email. "It has evolved from my original plan to
write an entire biography on 1963 alone."

"This is an exacting task which will occupy me for many years to come, but I
am tremendously excited by the challenge."

"Web reports that Crown Books have signed up the US rights are correct, as is
the stated structure of the project (1940-63, 64-67, 68-Now). I believe
Crown will be issuing some kind of press statement to the trade this coming
week. Time Warner has the UK rights."

Thursday, April 22, 2004

A Gerry update ...

Several people have asked us for updates on Gerry's condition. Frankly, there hasn't been a lot to say, but here's an excerpt of the latest update my sister, Gina, sent out to family and others via email:

After an evaluation on Tuesday from the hospital in Corona, it was decided that although Gerry was able to qualify for a move to Corona, his needs would better be served by Kindred Hospital in West Covina. Lori (Gerry's wife) then spent much of the day negotiating with the insurance company and the hospital to allow Gerry to be moved to Kindred's Ontario facility instead, which is closer to home. The closer he is to home, the more time family will be able to be with him, which is essential to Gerry's progress. Tuesday night, Gerry was moved to the ICU at Kindred Hospital in Ontario (address 550 N. Monterey Ave. Ontario, CA 91764). We thank God for this answer to prayer! Although this facility is about twice as far as the Riverside hospital, we are so grateful not to have to go as far as L.A., and it is where he needs to be right now. Kindred is a rehabilitation hospital with step down units and special doctors and specialists to offer the care that he needs like follow up care for his facial reconstruction surgery and dislocated shoulder, etc. They also have rehab specialists who will work with him on coma arousal therapy where they will try to stimulate his five senses. ... We've met and talked to his new doctors, nurses and therapists, and are very encouraged by their commitment and care. We heard again today that it is the norm for an injury like Gerry's to take a long time for rehabilitation, and that it rarely happens like in the movies where a person wakes up fully recovered.

We continue to see baby steps of improvement. Gerry's eyes continue to open and blink at different times. It is the times when his eyes will actually connect with one of us that are considered the very short periods of alert times that we need to grab onto and work with him with the simple commands I mentioned earlier. His facial movements have increased greatly. And, in the past couple of days, Gerry moved his feet when we scratched or tickled them with our nails!

Lori said it seems that Gerry may stay in this hospital for a couple of months or so, and then may be moved to the Corona hospital. Of course, things can change from day to day, so we continue to pray and ask your prayers also for the quality of care that Gerry is receiving at this new hospital and prayers for his care givers as well. Also prayers for guidance for all the decisions that Lori needs to face currently regarding Gerry's day to day care and in the future.

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 4/23/04

Update (4/23/04) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- Report: Paul says he's planning new album: Is it an album or a boxed set? The answer ...

- Quick news links: Musician discusses his role in "Paul Is Dead" rumors.

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Wednesday, April 21, 2004

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 4/22/04

Update (4/22/04) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- Report: Paul says he's planning new album: Is it a boxed set or just Box Set?

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

- Magazine alerts: The Harrison Alliance, Elle.

- Quick news links: Liverpool writer slams Fabs.

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Monday, April 19, 2004

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 4/20/04

Update (4/20/04) from Beatle News Briefs section

- Update: EMI issues "cease and desist" order for "Grey Album": Some album cover designs.

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

- Magazine alerts: Tokio Beatles Fan Club, MOJO, Uncut.

- Quick news links: Last (?) Lennon autograph for sale

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Sunday, April 18, 2004

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 4/19/04

Update (4/19/04) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- Update: Paul's "Tropic Island Hum" and "Rupert" animated films coming to DVD in 2004: The webchat, more on the premiere, and lots of links.

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

- Quick news links: Rare Beatle business card goes on the block, Yoko news.

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 4/18/04

Update (4/18/04) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- Update: Paul's "Tropic Island Hum" and "Rupert" animated films coming to DVD in 2004: The Los Angeles premiere, links.

- "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

- Update: Beatles chart news

- Magazine alerts: British Beatles Fan Club, the Advocate

- Quick news links: Nobody's talkin' about Nilsson

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Friday, April 09, 2004

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 4/10/04

Update (4/10/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Paul still in Los Angeles

- A break for Easter

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

- Quick news links: More Fest For Beatles Fans report.

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Thursday, April 08, 2004

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 4/9/04

Update (4/9/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Paul summer tour news: Original Prague venue booked before it was built

- Paul to do live webchat Monday

- Paul to appear on "The Early Show" to plug new DVD

- Update: Beatle cartoons to be reissued?: Link to the original article

- Pete Best Band news: tour, Casbah Club now open

- Quick news links: Fest For Beatles Fans report.

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Paul to do webchat Monday

Paul will do a live webchat at 11 p.m. GDT/7 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT Monday (April 12) on msn.com talking about the new "Music and Animation Collection" DVD. In the past, these have been for PC users only, and we suspect that'll be the case here.

Wednesday, April 07, 2004

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 4/8/04

Update (4/8/04) from our Beatle News Briefs section

- Ringo's birthplace threatened by wrecking ball

- Update: Beatle cartoons to be reissued?: Mitch Axelrod ("Beatletoons) replies

- Flash: Ringo recording new album!: Progress report (last night's link fixed)

- Paul summer tour news: More about Prague.

- Update: Apple suing Apple Computer again: More links

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

- Quick news links: Fest For Beatles Fans report.

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Tuesday, April 06, 2004

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 4/7/04

Update (4/7/04) from our Beatle News Briefs

- Beatle cartoons to be reissued?

- A fan moment: A nice Paul surprise

- Report: Paul says he's planning new album: Release date?

- Flash: Ringo recording new album!: Progress report

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

- Paul summer tour news: Prague change; tour packages.

- Update: Apple suing Apple Computer again: Setback for Apple (Computer)

- Update: Beatles chart news

- "The Beatle Years" -- upcoming shows

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

- Quick news links: Buzzwords.

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Sunday, April 04, 2004

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 4/5/04

Update (4/5/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Update: Paul to play UK Glastonbury Faire music festival: Ticket difficulties

- Report: Paul says he's planning new album: Paul's working with ...

- The Concert for George news reports: Australian airing this week.

- Quick news links: A Rutles reunion

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 4/4/04

Update (4/4/04) from Abbeyrd Beatles Page Beatle News Briefs

- Update: Paul to play UK Glastonbury Faire music festival: Jacko for Glasto? So says Avril Fuule.

- Quick news links: Several more comments on "Long Tall Sally"

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Wednesday, March 31, 2004

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 4/1/04

Update (4/1/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Update: Paul to play UK Glastonbury Faire music festival: It's official

- Update: Paul McCartney gives surprise performance at Lake Tahoe restaurant: Local story link

- Update: Apple suing Apple Computer again: Back to California

- Magazine alerts: Mojo

- Quick news links: An explanation of the missing "Long Tall Sally"

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Tuesday, March 30, 2004

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/31/04

Update (3/31/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Paul McCartney gives surprise performance at Lake Tahoe restaurant -- again!

- Update: Comparing the Washington, D.C., concert DVDs: More...

- Paul summer tour news: Link.

- Sir George Martin's new autobiography: DVD update

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

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

- Magazine alerts: Beatlefan

- Quick news links: Film festival to show Brian Epstein Story

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Paul McCartney gives surprise performance at Lake Tahoe restaurant

Maybe it pays to hang around Lake Tahoe: Paul McCartney gave his second impromptu performance at a Lake Tahoe restaurant Monday night -- the same place he did it in February, 2003, reports AP. He told patrons at Moody's Bistro and Lounge in the old Truckee Hotel he was an "unscheduled guest." About 70 people heard the performance, which included "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" with the George Souza Trio and "Tahoe City" -- the song "Kansas City" with the lyrics altered.


Monday, March 29, 2004

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/30/04

Update (3/30/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- McCartney Animation DVD to get world premiere in Hollywood

- Yoko Grapefruit exhibit opens

- Update: Finally! George Harrison to be inducted in Rock Hall of Fame: Reporter's comments.

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

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

- "The Beatle Years" -- upcoming shows

- Magazine alerts: Beatlefan, World Beatles Forum

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Saturday, March 27, 2004

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/28/04

Update (3/28/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Comparing the Washington, D.C., concert DVDs

- Update: Flash: Ringo recording new album!: Ringo gives a progress report

- Update: Alf Bicknell has died: A message from his son.

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

- Paul summer tour news: What one lucky fan will win

- Update: Finally! George Harrison to be inducted in Rock Hall of Fame: Video report link.

- Update: EMI issues "cease and desist" order for "Grey Album": The furor the album started.

- Update: Paul wants to be a paperback writer: Link.

- The Concert for George news reports: A tip for UK viewers.

- Update: Beatles chart news

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

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Thursday, March 25, 2004

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/26/04

Update (3/26/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- Paul summer tour news: What one lucky fan will win

- Beatles radio show survey

- Sir George Martin's new autobiography: DVD update

- Update: The last few days ...

- Magazine alerts: Rolling Stone

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Wednesday, March 24, 2004

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/25/04

Update (3/25/04) from Beatle News Briefs

- More new action figures?

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

- Quick news links

- Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

Tuesday, March 23, 2004

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

Monday, March 22, 2004

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

Thursday, March 18, 2004

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

Tuesday, March 16, 2004

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

Monday, March 15, 2004

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

Friday, March 12, 2004

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

Wednesday, March 10, 2004

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

Tuesday, March 09, 2004

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

Monday, March 08, 2004

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

Saturday, March 06, 2004

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!

Friday, March 05, 2004

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

Thursday, March 04, 2004

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

Tuesday, March 02, 2004

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

Monday, March 01, 2004

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

Sunday, February 29, 2004

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

Friday, February 27, 2004

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 â€Å“04 Summerâ€� 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 â€Å“04 Summer Tourâ€� 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 â€Å“Get Back World Tourâ€� or 1993’s â€Å“New World Tourâ€�.

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

The all-stadium â€Å“04 Summer Tourâ€�, 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 â€Å“04 Summer Tourâ€� 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 â€Å“Back In The Worldâ€� 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

  • Thursday, February 26, 2004

    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

    steve

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    Monday, February 23, 2004

    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

    Sunday, February 22, 2004

    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

    Saturday, February 21, 2004

    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

    Friday, February 20, 2004

    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

    Thursday, February 19, 2004

    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

    Wednesday, February 18, 2004

    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

    Tuesday, February 17, 2004

    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

    Sunday, February 15, 2004

    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

    Saturday, February 14, 2004

    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

    Thursday, February 12, 2004

    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

    Wednesday, February 11, 2004

    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

    Tuesday, February 10, 2004

    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

    Monday, February 09, 2004

    Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/10/04

    Update (2/10/04) from Beatle News Briefs
    http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm

    - 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

    steve

    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

    Saturday, February 07, 2004

    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!

    Friday, February 06, 2004

    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

    Thursday, February 05, 2004

    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

    Wednesday, February 04, 2004

    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

    Tuesday, February 03, 2004

    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

    Monday, February 02, 2004

    Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/3/04

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

    - Paul planning concert in St. Petersburg, Russia?

    - Grammys to feature Beatles tribute

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

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

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

    - George reissues news: Website update spotlights reissues

    - "The Beatle Years" -- upcoming shows

    - Magazine alerts: World Beatles Forum, Rooftop Sessions

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

    - Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

    Sunday, February 01, 2004

    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

    Saturday, January 31, 2004

    Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 2/1/04

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

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

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

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

    - George reissues news: A better look

    - Quick news links: Sir George in Germany

    - Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

    Friday, January 30, 2004

    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

    Wednesday, January 28, 2004

    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

    Tuesday, January 27, 2004

    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

    Monday, January 26, 2004

    Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 1/27/04

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

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

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

    - Magazine alerts: Smithsonian Magazine

    - Quick news links

    - Read the latest Beatle Bits blog by Terry Ott

    Sunday, January 25, 2004

    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

    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

    steve

    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 â€Å“Dark Horseâ€� 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 â€Å“Live In Japanâ€� 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, â€Å“The Dark Horse Years, 1976 – 1992â€�.

    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 â€Å“Shanghai Surpriseâ€� 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
    DEVIL̢۪S 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 Don̢۪t You Cry For Me
    Dear One
    Beautiful Girl
    This Song
    See Yourself
    It̢۪s 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
    Writing̢۪s 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
    That̢۪s The Way It Goes
    I Really Love You
    Greece
    Gone Troppo
    Mystical One
    Unknown Delight
    Baby Don̢۪t 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
    That̢۪s What It Takes
    Fish On The Sand
    Just For Today
    This Is Love
    When We Was Fab
    Devil̢۪s 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 George̢۪s 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 Devil̢۪s Radio
    What Is Life Isn̢۪t 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

    Monday, December 29, 2003

    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

    Sunday, December 28, 2003

    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

    Saturday, December 27, 2003

    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

    Friday, December 26, 2003

    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

    Tuesday, December 23, 2003

    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

    Monday, December 22, 2003

    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

    Sunday, December 21, 2003

    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