The Beatle Invasion

August 27th, 2007

Video - The Beatles Live on Ed Sullivan

Here it is - their first live appearance on US television, on 9 February 1964.
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August 27th, 2007

Video - Travelling in America

This is a wonderful compilation video of backstage footage from The Beatles first US tour.
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August 27th, 2007

Video - Jack Paar’s Tonight Show

This clip appeared on NBC’s The Tonight Show on 3 January 1964. Jack Paar talks a little about the phenomenon of The Beatles, and even makes mention of their upcoming appearances on rival CBS’s Ed Sullivan Show.
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August 27th, 2007

The Beatles Conquer the US and the World

In November 1963, Brian Epstein signed a deal for the Ed Sullivan show to host The Beatles for three nights in February. This free advertising, on one of the most popular shows on US television, was enough to convince Capitol Records to release Beatles singles in the US. "I Want to Hold Your Hand" was […]

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August 27th, 2007

This (8th) Week in Beatles History

August 19 - 1967. Ringo’s second son Jason Starkey is born.August 20 - 1969. All four Beatles are in the studio together for the last time.August 21 - 1966. The Beatles play Cincinnati, then St. Louis, then fly to New York all in one day.August 22 - 1964. The band plays Empire Stadium in Vancouver, […]

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August 27th, 2007

This (8th) Week in Beatles Sightings

Celebrity Baby Blog posted this picture of Paul with ex-wife Heather Mills and their daughter Beatrice. The three of them recently took separate vacations on New York’s Long Island, with Beatrice splitting her time between the two.
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August 17th, 2007

Wu-Tang’s “Guitar” to Weep Gently?

Contactmusic.com reports that rap group Wu-Tang Clan’s next album will feature a track entitled "Gently Weeps", which "heavily samples" The Beatles song "While My Guitar Gently Weeps".
In making the track, the group faced a serious problem. How does a nine member rap group, including zero guitar players, pull off a rendition of a guitar song, […]

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August 17th, 2007

This (7th) Week in Beatles History

August 12 - 1966. The Beatles start their final US tour at the International Amphiteater in Chicago.August 13 - 1965. "Help!" LP released in US.August 14 - 1962. Brian Epstein asks Ringo to join The Beatles, replacing Pete Best.August 15 - 1965. The Beatles play Shea Stadium in NY to a record crowd of 56000 […]

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August 17th, 2007

This (7th) Week in Beatles Sightings

The Age, an Australian newspaper, printed a new interview with Ringo this week. Apparently, EMI contacted all reporters beforehand, with a "friendly reminder that this is an interview for Ringo Starr’s Best Of album and not the Beatles". When the reporters did not comply, Ringo tried to play EMI’s game:

"Well, they were my hits. In […]

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August 14th, 2007

John’s Glasses Sold

Last week the Daily Telegraph reported that John’s glasses have been sold by online auction house 991.com. Due to confidentiality agreements, 991 has not disclosed who the buyer was or how much was paid, but speculation puts the figure around £1 million.
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