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Latest Beatles News as of Thursday, December 3, 2009

McCartney's call for meat-free Mondays falls flat with Irish farmers 

Paul McCartney has fallen foul of Irish farmers and politicians. McCartney, who believes meat-free Mondays would protect the world from climate change, was accused by Irish Farmers' Association president Padraig Walshe of leading a "flawed campaign against meat" which was contradictory on climate change.

Add a Comment  Source: The Irish Times  
He could have been a Beatle 

Conceivably, Rod Davis might have been a Beatle. But this former member of the Quarrymen insists he has never lost sleep over it. In the summer of 1957 he and his family went on vacation to France. Upon his return, Davis found McCartney had taken his place. "Basically, the group left me," says Davis.

Comments (1)  Source: The Victoria Times Colonist  
John Lennon missing recordings discovered and released 

Recently some rare and unreleased John Lennon recordings taped on August 19, 1980, were discovered in a vault. They were done separately from the mysteriously missing video footage that was filmed at what is believed to be John Lennon's last recording session. For the first time these recordings are available for purchase.

Comments (10)  Source: Press Release  
Ex-Beatle invokes memory of Linda over climate change 

In an interview, Paul McCartney has told how the memory of Linda has inspired his environmental campaigning. He said, "There is no doubt that she played and continues to play a big part in it all. We were in it together from the start and I have continued the work. She was, and remains, a great inspiration in the work I am trying to do now."

Comments (2)  Source: The Parliament, EU  
Paul McCartney takes Meat-Free Mondays to EU 

Paul McCartney took his 'Meat-Free Mondays' campaign to the European Parliament on Thursday, saying the power to halt global warming lies as much with individuals as with their governments. McCartney met in Brussels with the head of the U.N.'s global climate change panel, and praised skipping meat one day a week for the environment.

Add a Comment  Source: Associated Press  
Paul McCartney thrills fans with Hamburg homecoming 

Paul McCartney kicked off his first European tour in five years Wednesday in Hamburg, where he first performed with the Beatles nearly five decades ago. The sold-out, nearly three-hour show took in Beatles, Wings and solo favorites and a few new numbers, and drew a warm, enthusiastic welcome from an audience spanning three generations.

Add a Comment  Source: AFP  
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
European Parliament member speaks out against Paul's visit

Ireland East MEP Mairead McGuinness has criticised the special hearing in the European Parliament tomorrow with former Paul McCartney. Describing it as a 'media circus without the animals,' Ms. McGuinness described McCartney's appearance as a very carefully choreographed event with 'side bar' meetings and photos opportunities.

Comments (6)  Source: RTE, Ireland  
Sound man behind The Beatles receives well wishes

Royal Sydney Rehabilitation Centre in Australia patient Richard Lush is receiving a lot of celebrity attention. It's no surprise Mr. Lush has such high-profile people wishing him well given his illustrious career in the music industry, he was a recording engineer and producer for artists including Oasis, Cliff Richard, The Beatles and John Lennon.

Comments (1)  Source: Northern District Times, Australia  

Julian Lennon
Julian Lennon starts music services company

Julian Lennon has started a new music services company called theRevolution. The company's aim is to "turn the music business into the musician's business," and will offer artists an one-stop shop for everything, from tour and event logistics to publishing and licensing to various design elements and much more.

Comments (1)  Source: Consequence of Sound  

Olivia Harrison
Olivia Harrison salutes George on anniversary of his passing

Chris Carter, host of the nationally syndicated Breakfast with the Beatles, received a note from Olivia Harrison marking the anniversary of George Harrison. She said, "Thank you Chris and each one of you for remembering George today. The love we feel for him grows and grows. I think of George and a million wonderful things flood my mind and heart."

Comments (2)  Source: MOG  
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Paul McCartney writes original song for new De Niro film

Watching an early screening of Everybody's Fine, Paul McCartney felt a tug of familiarity when a widower, played by Robert De Niro, hits the road to visit his scattered children. "The De Niro character inspired me," McCartney says. He decided to write an original song, (I Want to) Come Home, for the film, which opens nationwide Friday.

Add a Comment  Source: USA Today  
Auctioning Beatles collectables

The butcher album cover turned out to be one of most collectible items of Beatle memorabilia. On Oct. 21 Alexander Autographs in Stamford, Conn., featured a selection of Beatles memorabilia in its Rock the Auction sale. The Beatles first-state (original), sealed, butcher cover album went on the block and sold for $25,095.

Add a Comment  Source: Live Auctioneers  
Pattie Boyd's photos on exhibition in Sydney

As the wife of George Harrison and then Eric Clapton from the 1960s to the '80s, Pattie Boyd was at the core of their ultra-stardom, catching them and their inner circle in private, unguarded moments. ''It looks like another lifetime,'' she said of her photos at her exhibition in Sydney. ''Everybody's so much younger then, gorgeous.''

Add a Comment  Source: Sydney Morning Herald  
Monday, November 30, 2009
Macca amazed at selling out the 02 Arena in four seconds

Despite playing bass in arguably the world's most iconic band and a successful solo career, Paul McCartney still has the ability to be surprised by his own success. Ahead of his European tour, Paul said he's staggered he managed to sell out the London, 02 Arena show in just four seconds.

Comments (9)  Source: BBC6 Music  
Paul McCartney says Back in the USSR is best intro his music

Paul McCartney says that Back in the USSR is the song he would recommend as an introduction to his music. In an interview with the Sun, he said the reason he chose this song is that "my daughter likes it". But as far as performing it, he said, "I've written so many. It's not like I've written five and I can remember them."

Add a Comment  Source: Gear 4 Music  
A bigger, bolder Lennon tribute

Joe Raiola and his pals at Theatre Within have been staging a fund-raising John Lennon tribute every year since 1981 near the anniversary of Lennon's death, and the roster of stars who have played it is getting pretty long. This year's show, though, features a number of first-timers.

Add a Comment  Source: NY Times  
Paul McCartney takes meat-free campaign to Europe

Paul McCartney has appealed for people to make the difference in the fight. In an article published today Paul said cutting out meat consumption one day a week can have a major impact, and "making just one day a week a meat-free day really is the little thing that can make a big difference."

Comments (2)  Source: Liverpool Echo  

Tom Petty
George Harrison could have fronted the Heartbreakers

George Harrison almost landed Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers as his backing band but was too reluctant to play the frontman for a world tour. Petty offered his band's services to Harrison in the late 1980s, but Harrison was too humble to lead one of the world's greatest rock groups, and Petty will always regret not pushing his old friend harder.

Comments (6)  Source: 3 News, New Zealand  
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Bidding by phone now available for Beatles auction tomorrow

The catalogue for the Mike Read Record Collection, being auctioned in London tomorrow is now available for online, and fans are now able to bid by phone for items in the auction. The auction takes place tomorrow, November 30, 2009 at 11am GMT, and is now open for viewing in London.

Add a Comment  Source: Beatles News Blog  
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Tickets still available for John Lennon Tribute on Friday

Tickets are still available for Theatre Within's 29th Annual John Lennon Tribute, which will take place this Friday, December 4 at 7:30pm at Symphony Space in New York City. Theatre Within's Annual John Lennon Tribute is the only ongoing John Lennon tribute show in New York City and the longest running such event in the world!

Add a Comment  Source: Beatles News Blog  
Fans call on Liverpool to give Ringo and George overdue awards

Fans are calling for honors awarded to The Beatles in 1984 to finally be handed over. Paul McCartney received his in a ceremony in Liverpool and Yoko Ono later accepted John's award in the USA. Now the Liverpool Beatles Appreciation Society is calling on the city council to give Ringo Starr and George Harrison's family their awards.

Add a Comment  Source: Click Liverpool  
BBC DJ forced to sell rare Beatles collection

BBC Radio One DJ Mike Read is selling off his prized collection of 120,000 vinyls. The collection includes a Paul McCartney audio reel, a boxed promotional set of nine records by McCartney and a demo disc of John Lennon's Whatever Gets You Through The Night.

Comments (3)  Source: Liverpool Daily Post  
Friday, November 27, 2009
Beatles fans meet in Connecticut this weekend

BEATexpo 2009 takes place this Saturday and Sunday at the Downtown Stamford Holiday Inn in Stamford Connecticut. Scheduled attractions include great bands, special guests, question and answer sessions, a music and memorabilia marketplace, exhibits, karaoke, art gallery and a FabFilmFest, including rare videos.

Add a Comment  Source: Beatles News Blog  
George Harrison 8th Anniversary Memorial Tribute

The Alliance for Survival peace group will be holding the George Harrison 8th Anniversary Memorial Tribute on this Sunday at George's new Hollywood Walk of Fame Star. George Harrison and Beatles fans will join hands to form a "Human Chain of Hope for World Peace" between Harrison's star and the John Lennon star on the same block.

Add a Comment  Source: Beatles News Blog  
Filmmaker reveals details about working on Shea Stadium film soundtrack

Clay Adams produced many film segments for the Ed Sullivan Show during the 1960s. Adams flew to London to work with George Martin and The Beatles in late 1965 on the over-dubs to the Shea Stadium film soundtrack. In a letter to his son, Clay talks about that experience.

Add a Comment  Source: Daytrippin' Magazine  
Macca on touring, The Beatles and Christmas

Sir Paul McCartney has admitted how tough it is to bare his emotions on stage, when he remembers his pals John Lennon and George Harrison and wife Linda. Paul, who is back in London to promote his new live CD and DVD, said, "You are in contact with them again through the songs. In a way I'm revisiting them. It's sad and emotional."

Add a Comment  Source: The Sun, UK  
New song about Lucy helped Julian Lennon forgive his father

Julian Lennon's new song Lucy was partially inspired by his childhood friend, Lucy Vodden, the same woman his father John Lennon made famous in Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds, and was a big step for Julian, who said, "I had to be very much at a certain point in my life to be able to accept this and feel it was right to do it now."

Add a Comment  Source: Spinner  
Paul McCartney confirms talks for X Factor appearance

Paul McCartney has confirmed reports that he is in talks to appear on this year's finale of the X Factor in the UK. In a recent newspaper article in the UK, Paul said, "It's something we are talking about. We're seeing if we can make it work. I've been watching on and off with my family."

Comments (1)  Source: Digital Spy  
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Carla Bruni and Harry Connick Jr to reprise Beatles song

France's First Lady Carla Bruni and Harry Connick Jr. will team up on French television for a duet of the Beatles classic, And I Love Her. Bruni and Connick Jr. recently recorded a bossa nova cover version of the love song in Paris to accompany Connick Jr.'s European album release. He said, "She was really impressive."

Comments (3)  Source: Sawf News  
Novice, die-hard Beatles fans will love new History documentary

History's new documentary on the recording career of rock 'n' roll's most important band feels a bit like "Beatles for Dummies." That's a good thing, because no matter how much we assume the Fab Four are a permanent centerpiece of popular culture, the truth is that many young music fans today still need to meet the Beatles.

Comments (2)  Source: NY Daily News  

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