The Beatles

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Originally Posted by Kev

A ONE-OFF Beatles record rarity created from cheeky opportunism, and worth thousands of pounds, is to go on display in Liverpool.

The only copy of the Beatles "White" Album recorded on blue vinyl has been donated to the The Beatles Story, by the album's owner, 49-year-old TV cameraman Colin McDonald.

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What is blue vinyl? The colour of the plastic?

I have a tape reel given to me by an artist. He said it was of the Beatles between acts, when recording something at I think Wembley studios - and other bits. He kept the tape rolling - he was working on the set or something. I have never got round to getting the tape transferred to cassette to see what is on it. I'l have to one day.

I also have a plastic cheapie guitar cover with the Cavern on it from circa 1963/64. Bought from Hessey's. It may be worth £50 at an auction.

You want a Revolution

A BEATLES-inspired nightspot is being opened at a Las Vegas hotel and casino.

The Mirage promises visitors to its new Revolution Lounge - due to open its doors for the first time next month - will be able to relax in a "psychedelic sensory environment".

The lounge is aimed at people who visit The Mirage to see the Cirque du Soleil's stunning Love production, based on the Beatles' music, and will extend the experience before and after the show.

Jean-Francois Bouchard, creative director of the Cirque du Soleil Experience, said: "The inspiration for Revolution began with the Beatles' message of love, but the atmosphere will be a modern twist on their era of freedom, self-expression and free-love."

The new 400-capacity venue, which will open next month, is being billed as an 'ultra lounge', with a revolutionary design and atmosphere.

It will create a contemporary interpretation of The Beatles era, and each night both the music and interior will transform into something different, with the music starting with a strictly Beatles playlist and then moving through lounge, house, rock, electro, new wave and Brit pop.


The Abbey Road Bar, in front of the main entrance of Revolution, will be open from 11am eachday, while the lounge itself will be open from 5pm until 5am.


It is the first time Canadian company Cirque du Soleil has created a nightlife experience in Las Vegas.

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Originally Posted by Paul D

You want a Revolution

A BEATLES-inspired nightspot is being opened at a Las Vegas hotel and casino.

The Mirage promises visitors to its new Revolution Lounge - due to open its doors for the first time next month - will be able to relax in a "psychedelic sensory environment". . .

Jean-Francois Bouchard, creative director of the Cirque du Soleil Experience, said: "The inspiration for Revolution began with the Beatles' message of love, but the atmosphere will be a modern twist on their era of freedom, self-expression and free-love." . . .

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Yeh, I am sure that will go down well with Bushies with their evangelical "family values." :PDT_Xtremez_12:

Chris

This is a new building in Brazil called Liverpool residence with a slight Beatles theme,they get everywhere.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...ight=Liverpool

Hi folks
Hope you'll all forgive for me for pluggin my online galleries - i'm a fellow scouser - born in Kensington (opposite Littlewoods - edge lane) and i studied art at the college in Hope Place in 1976 - anybody remember the gaff!!!
used to drink at ye olde crack :PDT_Aliboronz_24: and the phil - the cracks got the worlds greatest jukebox collection of 60's classics - including the wonderful 'waterloo sunset'.
anyway - im a big Beatles fan - i said a quick hello to Macca at an art preview in London last year - hes a nice guy - very down to earth and easy going.:celb (23):
please take a quick look at my work if you get the chance - and if theres any old geezers like me who were at the college back then please do say hello!!
have some work at the liverpool design initiative:
http://www.designinit.org.uk/creativ...il.asp?id=1204
and have some work on this website....
http://www.blogtext.org/JJKportraiture/profile.html
bye for now
john kelly (ps - not quite used to this bloggin thing as yet as you can tell!!:unibrow:

Hi there. I went to Liverpool faculty of Art & Design, Hope Place. :) .. not those years tho' ... that building has been converted into something else now.

:) :)

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Originally Posted by Waterways

What is blue vinyl? The colour of the plastic?

I have a tape reel given to me by an artist. He said it was of the Beatles between acts, when recording something at I think Wembley studios - and other bits. He kept the tape rolling - he was working on the set or something. I have never got round to getting the tape transferred to cassette to see what is on it. I'l have to one day.

I also have a plastic cheapie guitar cover with the Cavern on it from circa 1963/64. Bought from Hessey's. It may be worth £50 at an auction.

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blimey!
you could be sitting upon a small fortune there!! i am so jealous!!:)

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Originally Posted by Waterways

What is blue vinyl? The colour of the plastic?

I have a tape reel given to me by an artist. He said it was of the Beatles between acts, when recording something at I think Wembley studios - and other bits. He kept the tape rolling - he was working on the set or something. I have never got round to getting the tape transferred to cassette to see what is on it. I'l have to one day.

I also have a plastic cheapie guitar cover with the Cavern on it from circa 1963/64. Bought from Hessey's. It may be worth £50 at an auction.

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I agree. Forget about the plastic cheapie guitar cover with the Cavern on it - have those tapes checked out! Sounds as if they could have great potential if not to market as such but a goldmine for researchers and documentary makers for future books and documentaries on the Fab Four.

Chris

Veteran musician Sir Paul McCartney is one of three British celebrities in the running for the title of the nation's greatest living icon.

The former Beatle will go up against singer Morrissey and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough in the BBC poll.

The three were ranked ahead of David Bowie, Sir Michael Caine and five other famous faces in the survey, conducted by BBC Two's Culture Show programme.

The eventual winner, decided by public vote, will be announced on 16 December. continues....

It seems to me that the whole world celebrates the Beatles, except Liverpool. Even here, in west central Florida, we have a "Beatles Festival", however, Liverpool it's self has a "Mathew Street Festival". The world knows the Beatles but who other than Beatles officianados and Scousers know the significance of Matthew Street in Beatles folk lore? The name Mathew Street in Beatles lore is like "Merseyside" is to the name "Liverpool".

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Originally Posted by Sloyne

It seems to me that the whole world celebrates the Beatles, except Liverpool. Even here, in west central Florida, we have a "Beatles Festival", however, Liverpool it's self has a "Mathew Street Festival". The world knows the Beatles but who other than Beatles officianados and Scousers know the significance of Matthew Street in Beatles folk lore? The name Mathew Street in Beatles lore is like "Merseyside" is to the name "Liverpool".

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Hi Sloyne

There is or there used to be in Liverpool the annual International Beatles Week Festival, usually held in August, but when I try to call up the URL I get an error at

http://www.visitliverpool.com/site/w...estival-p16220

Perhaps someone can clarify where things stand in regard to holding another International Beatles Week Festival.

Chris

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Originally Posted by ChrisGeorge

Perhaps someone can clarify where things stand in regard to holding another International Beatles Week Festival.

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I believe it is an annual event held in September and organised by the world wide 'Beatles Fan Club' and, although, with lots of help from the 'Merseyside Tourism Board" and other official city departments, is still a privately organised affair. I think last years affair was headquartered in the Adelphi Hotel.

Remember the 'Yellow Submarine' that was situated on Chavesse Park and now reposes at Liverpool John Lennon Airport? Well Liverpool City chief executive (since retired) a David Henshaw, actually boasted, on another forum (SSC) that he was responsible for having the submarine removed and sent to the scrapyard. This was probaly the most photographed piece of Liverpool public art, while it stood on Chavasse. It took a Manchester corporation, Peel Holding, owners of Liverpool Airport and Liverpool Docks, to see the potential and significance of the Beatles and thier draw, commercialy, to Liverpool.

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Originally Posted by Sloyne

I believe it is an annual event held in September and organised by the world wide 'Beatles Fan Club' and, although, with lots of help from the 'Merseyside Tourism Board" and other official city departments, is still a privately organised affair. I think last years affair was headquartered in the Adelphi Hotel.

Remember the 'Yellow Submarine' that was situated on Chavesse Park and now reposes at Liverpool John Lennon Airport? Well Liverpool City chief executive (since retired) a David Henshaw, actually boasted, on another forum (SSC) that he was responsible for having the submarine removed and sent to the scrapyard. This was probaly the most photographed piece of Liverpool public art, while it stood on Chavasse. It took a Manchester corporation, Peel Holding, owners of Liverpool Airport and Liverpool Docks, to see the potential and significance of the Beatles and thier draw, commercialy, to Liverpool.

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Hello Sloyne

Well the ultimate "diss" by the City of Liverpool toward the Beatles might be the demolition of the original Cavern club for the new James Street station. It was only when the City began to realize, belatedly, the tourist potential of the Beatles, that Cavern Walks was built.

Chris

Here's an online petition to get Ringo Knighted
Or in short, here's 10 simple reasons why he should be:

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1. The Beatles are not just another pop group they changed popular culture.
2. Ringo has an MBE. Tom Jones has a knighthood.
3. The Beatles are a symbol of this country's creativity that is recognised in every part of the globe.
4. Ringo has an MBE. Cliff Richard has a knighthood.
5. Have you heard the drumming on Abbey Road?
6. Ringo has an MBE. Errol Brown of Hot Chocolate has an MBE.
7. Before Ringo joined the Beatles they were nothing.
8. Ringo has an MBE. Gerry Marsden of Gerry and the Pacemakers has an MBE.
9. Have you seen Help?
10. Ringo has an MBE. Jeffrey Archer has a peerage.

Please take time out to vote.:)

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Ringostarr/

I am against entertainers getting honours, but if the others have them he should too. I'll give him a vote.:037:

P.S. I've copied this to the Sailors home site.

just signed it.
I am gonna post it on myspace too

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Originally Posted by shytalk

I am against entertainers getting honours, but if the others have them he should too. I'll give him a vote.:037:

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I am against anyone getting an honour at all. Honours, knighhoods and peerages should be all scrapped. The system is ludicrous and open to abuse. There again I am a confirmed republican too.

The Mathew street festival is held every August bank holiday monday and is bigger and better every year. It started out as the very first Beatles Convention on 9th/10th Oct, John's birthday 1977) which as a Beatles nut, I attended. I'm hoping to actually play at it next year.

It's a pity that Free as a bird and Real Love only made the No.2 and No4 slot upon their release at the time of the Anthology albums in the mid 90s - I'm surprised that Paul didn't buy up a good few thousand copies to help them on their way - we all know it goes on. He doesn't need the money but the prestige and possible record breaking feat it would have achieved 3 decades after their last No1 single would've been great.

A shame too that Elvis' 'A little less conversation' albeit via a dj remix was allowed to overtake the Beatles as most UK No1's but of course if we add all the solo No1's together, they're still well out in front.

As for the new 'Love' cd - fantastic, though I would've added 'Flying' to the 'A day in the life' fade out to include yet another track but who am I?

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just signed it.
I am gonna post it on myspace too

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Well in girl.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

A capsule review by my friend, David O'Flaherty, of "Imagine: John Lennon":

This documentary was released in 1988 and is one of my favorites. A friend gave me the DVD for my birthday. If you have even a passing interest in The Beatles, watch this movie. It turns out that Lennon had himself filmed constantly (a rock star, a narcissist? you bet), and these private home movies form the basis for this film, narrated by Lennon himself from countless interviews he gave over his lifetime.

The narration has been edited seamlessly and it's as if Lennon has purposefully provided a voiceover for a documentary of his life. The movie begins with Lennon putting "Imagine" together at Tittenhurst Estate and recording songs with crazy Phil Spector (Lennon even has Spector sing background, I suspect to his great regret).

One of the things I liked about this is that it's not afraid to show Lennon at his worst (happily sitting with George Harrison while cattily sniping about Paul McCartney "I see Beatle Phil is making a pig of himself") before the two record Lennon's famous putdown of McCartney, "How Do You Sleep?" "How do you sleep, you ****?" Lennon asks during one outtake (answer: probably not very well after seeing this footage).

There's also Lennon at his most humorous and warm, and the film captures a wonderfully weird moment when Lennon confronts a burned-out fan who it turns out has been living in the garden of Tittenhurst (I strongly suspect this man went on to become Dan Quayle).

"Imagine: John Lennon" is a warm and complicated portrait of an imperfect human being, from birth to death, and told in that person's very own words.

I give it 10 out of 10 white pianos.

David O'Flaherty

Yes a great movie. I have one dvd/cd/book cabinet just seperate for the Beatles/solo stuff. You think you know everything until the next day.

Sorry if this has already been posted ..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE7TTJxFBuU

9min segment of The Beatles... and Liverpool.


It is possible to save this video to your hard drive as a flash movie,using a little program called videodownloader http://videodownloader.net/

The compleat set for the entire Beatles video is here click here

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Originally Posted by Ged

Yes a great movie. I have one dvd/cd/book cabinet just seperate for the Beatles/solo stuff. You think you know everything until the next day.

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Hi Ged

Thanks, Ged. I sense a bit of a blasé attitude among Liverpudlians towards the Beatles, and I do know that in the Sixties when I was living in Liverpool there was an open attitude that the Beatles had "abandoned" Liverpool. Of course they had to go to London to make it and they did what everyone would have, and then of course the world beckoned. I do think that Sir Paul McCartney particularly has more than made up for what might have been viewed as any neglect of the 'Pool. What do you think?

Chris

I totally agree. London was THE place. The t.v. studios were down there, the recording studios, the heads of the record company - what could they do?

I'm always miffed by people who say 'I preferred the stones' as though you couldn't have liked them both which I do. They were also good friends and in fact the Beatles gave the stones one of their earliest top 20 hits with with 'I wanna be your man' which they'd written for Ringo to sing on their own 2nd album.

Most groups have 3 or 4 single standard songs on their albums with the rest being throwaways. The Beatles for me usually have an album full of single worthy songs and when you think that in the UK, the likes of I'm a loser, In my life, Eight days a week, Michelle, Yesterday and none of the Sgt Pepper album tracks were ever singles during the Beatles time, you can hopefully see what I mean.

Hi Ged

I totally agree that Beatles albums are strong throughout without dud tracks, the exceptions perhaps being experimental or throwaway things like "Revolution No. 9" and "Why Don't We Do It In the Road?" on the White Album, "Her Majesty" on Abbey Road, and "Maggie May" on Let It Be-- though nice to hear the snatch of John essaying that famous Liverpool song!

Circa 1964-1965, I similarly liked the Stones, Beatles, Animals, Kinks, etc, and did not prefer one group over the other -- they all had something to offer. I think possibly the disjunction between the Beatles and Stones was partly a result of the groups' publicity with Brian Epstein consciously trying to portray the Beatles originally as cleancut (belying the leather and ciggies image they had adopted in Hamburg and for their pre-Epstein Merseyside gigs!). While Andrew Loog Oldham's publicity machine pushed the Stones and the longer haired bad boys of rock.

Chris

Yes, the highly manufactured Good v Bad personas.

I think in the period 63 - 65, there wasn't much to choose between the groups you mention and a few others(even though they'd done the U.S. billboard all time record) . The Beatles for me came into their own from 66 onwards which is why it's usually the albums from this era that feature high up in the all time listings of best albums of all time.

After the Beach boys Pet Sounds in 66 which influenced the Sgt Pepper recordings, Brian Wilson was writing and about to record the legend which was known as/to become 'Smile'. Upon hearing Sgt Pepper though he basically threw his hand in saying it could not be bettered and went into his mass depression period. Pink Floyd too were in the next studio at Abbey Road recording Piper at the gates of dawn when they too were blown away by what was coming out of No. 2 studio.

I agree Its a weird one between the Beatles and the Stones and I like both myself for different reasons. Can't understand the whole 'which one is better?' etc as they are so different. Maybe in the very early days of the bands when they recorded old blues songs etc and then had the poppy tunes you could say they were competing in some way but otherwise they are such different styles of music. The Beatles so went ther own way and all ways while I feel the stones stayed pretty much along the lines of their R'n'B thing (Satanic Majesty era apart) which no one can beat them at.
As for the Beatles as a band, it amazes me when I see these top 10O lps of all time etc things and see Radiohead and Oasis at number 1. They may have recorded good albums but when a band changes the way chart music sounds across the world, rescues America from its depression after Kennedy was shot, then releases something like Riubber Soul, follows that with Revolver, then changes everything again with Sgt Peppers, how can any other band compare.
Having said all that, Im sure some will disagree, which is cool:)

By the way Chris, The International Beatles week is still going as strong as ever and takes place in the week running up to the Matthew street festival with conventions and auctions etc.

Hi Christy

I am pleased to hear you say that the International Beatles Week is proceeding as strong as ever. Whatever one thinks of the Beatles and their music and the innovations that they brought to popular music, for much of the rest of the world, it was the Beatles who put Liverpool "on the map."

Chris

"Oh I do like to be beside the seaside..."

:D

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/170/3...71bf5f96_o.jpg

It seems that with the Apple dispute over and the Beatles songs to be available on itunes as dowloads, they could feasibly have the full top 40 placings. That would be brilliant and so fitting and would let them overtake Elvis in the all time UK No.1 spot where he is one ahead (I think) cos of that 'a little less conversation' remix.

My Beatles Stuff..Including the Earlier Red Label Please Please Me..McCartneys Choba B..George Harrison's My Sweet Lord and his Concert for Bangladesh LP box set..The Bad Finger singles are a bit rare..

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c6...esstuff020.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c6...esstuff017.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c6...esstuff018.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c6...esstuff016.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c6...esstuff014.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c6...esstuff021.jpg

Great stuff Gerard, good idea to post your memorabilia.

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Elvis in the all time UK No.1 spot where he is one ahead (I think) cos of that 'a little less conversation' remix.

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I can't believe they actually count that song for Elvis,It would have never got to number 1 without the remix.Remember the Beatles would often put 2 classic songs on one single,I think Penny Lane was a B-side that probably would have ended up as number 1.

That's some collection that Gerard.

Thanks Lads, Glad you like my Collection.

That's true Paul. It was regarded by George Martin in retrospect that it was a mistake to put those 2 (Penny Lane/Strawberry Fields Forever) as a double A side because it meant they only each received 50/50 radio airplay which meant it only got to No.2 - beaten by Engelbert Humperdinck's Please Release Me. It was also regarded a mistake not to release any of the Sgt Pepper album tracks as a single. I often wondered why Macca never 'made sure' that Free as a bird didn't make No.1.

Someone mentioned to me the other day that McCartney had a tape of a Lennon song that was supposed to have been a duet between John and Yoko.He reckons that he is going to release it as a duet between John and Paul have you heard anything about this?

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Originally Posted by Paul D

Someone mentioned to me the other day that McCartney had a tape of a Lennon song that was supposed to have been a duet between John and Yoko.He reckons that he is going to release it as a duet between John and Paul have you heard anything about this?

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Never heard about that one Paul,But if its got Yoko on it I reckon Pauls in for a bit of a Battle..

I don't think it has got Yoko on it but it was originally meant to have her on it,it's supposed to only have Johns vocals on it,it may just be a rumour.In fact I think McCartney was going to add the music as well now that I think about it.

This is a song that was suppossed to have come out with Anthology 3. If you remember 'Free as a bird' came out with Anthology 1 as a reworked song of John's now featuring the other 3 Beatles, 'Real Love' came out with Anthology 2 and the 3rd one, the name escapes me for a minute was blocked by Paul at the last minute (rumours being because George blocked Pauls 1967 avante garde instrumental from appearing) - seems then it may resurface after all.