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Post by wildfire2099 on Sept 15, 2016 11:30:08 GMT -5
They played the Let It Be movie on PBS a couple years ago, along with a bit of commentary with was unremarkable enough that I don't remember anything about it. I suspect since it was actually on TV not that long ago, you can probably find in on the internet now.
Be warned though, it's pretty terrible. Far less good than any of the others, IMO
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Post by Confessor on Sept 15, 2016 17:43:33 GMT -5
I've just got back from seeing the new Eight Days A Week - The Touring Years film at a local cinema. Fantastic stuff! A really great documentary, with some great footage -- some of which I'd not seen before (which is a rarity when it comes to Beatles documentaries) -- and some fascinating interviews with the band members themselves and celebs like Elvis Costello, Whoopie Goldberg, Eddie Izzard and Signorny Weaver among others.
All in all, a really well put together film and a "must see" for anyone who's a fan of The Beatles.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2016 18:08:39 GMT -5
My oldest brother saw the Beatles in Los Angeles - The Hollywood Bowl when he just turned 17.
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Post by Confessor on Sept 15, 2016 21:31:58 GMT -5
My oldest brother saw the Beatles in Los Angeles - The Hollywood Bowl when he just turned 17. Wow! What a great place to have seen them! I love the Hollywood Bowl as a venue...not that I've ever been there, you understand, but I just love the way it looks: those distinctive concentric arches that arc over the stage (clearly seen here on this LP cover)...  then there are the little wooden boxes or cubicles that the seating is arranged in, or was back in the '60s (seen here behind Jim Morrison)...  and I love the way it's sat in a natural amphitheater, in the hollow of a hillside...  So many of my favourite bands played there in the '60s too, including Simon & Garfunkel, The Doors, The Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, Jefferson Airplane & The Grateful Dead (on the same bill), The Rolling Stones, The Mamas & the Papas (with Jimi Hendrix as the support act!!), Janis Joplin, Eric Burdon & The Animals, The Who and Sly and the Family Stone, to name just a few. The Beatles actually played at the Hollywood Bowl three times: once on 23rd August 1964 and again on 29th and 30th August 1965. All three shows were taped and tracks from the '64 and 30th August '65 concerts were crossfaded and spliced together to make the Live at the Hollywood Bowl album. Here are posters for the '64 concert and one of the '65 shows...   I don't suppose you happen to know which of the three Beatles' shows there your brother attended, do you Juggernaut? |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2016 21:41:29 GMT -5
Confessor - He went to the August 23rd Show and paid $4.00 for his seat and enjoyed the show while vacationing in Los Angeles with friends. He flew down there on Friday and came back home on Monday. That's all I know.
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Post by Ish Kabbible on Sept 15, 2016 21:59:10 GMT -5
You can see The Hollywood Bowl through the years in a bunch of movies such as Hollywood Or Bust w/ Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin, Escape From L.A., Monty Python Live At The Hollywood Bowl, Two On A Guillotine, Anchors Aweigh w/ Frank Sinatra and more
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Post by Ish Kabbible on Oct 1, 2016 3:34:13 GMT -5
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Post by Phil Maurice on Oct 3, 2016 19:08:21 GMT -5
I've just got back from seeing the new Eight Days A Week - The Touring Years film at a local cinema. Fantastic stuff! A really great documentary, with some great footage -- some of which I'd not seen before (which is a rarity when it comes to Beatles documentaries) -- and some fascinating interviews with the band members themselves and celebs like Elvis Costello, Whoopie Goldberg, Eddie Izzard and Signorny Weaver among others. All in all, a really well put together film and a "must see" for anyone who's a fan of The Beatles. Just screened this here at home. This was a Ron Howard project, so it unsurprisingly focused on seemingly ordinary people accomplishing extraordinary, superhuman feats. In the film's final analysis, it is the public at large that is the antagonist of this piece. Whether it was the throngs of hysterical fans overwhelming the forces of order, or perhaps the establishment themselves who, unprepared for so prolonged and fortified an assault by "British forces," reacted with vehemence and outrage, the fact remains that "we" drove The Beatles into seclusion. A terrific documentary and I echo the sentiments of Confessor. Must-see indeed. |
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Post by Ish Kabbible on Oct 5, 2016 16:44:51 GMT -5
Long article in the newest Rolling Stone regarding the impact of LSD on the Beatles. Only had a chance so far to read the first page or so.
At a party hosted by the group's dentitst, John and George had their drinks spiked by the drug unbeknownst to them. The dentist had heard them speak about their interest in it and didn't think they's mind.
What happens then, how they cajoled Paul and Ringo to try it, their future involvement, how The Revolver album was influenced by it, how the course of the rest of their music changed accordingly, looks to be quite fascinating
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Post by Confessor on Oct 6, 2016 17:52:16 GMT -5
Long article in the newest Rolling Stone regarding the impact of LSD on the Beatles. Only had a chance so far to read the first page or so. At a party hosted by the group's dentitst, John and George had their drinks spiked by the drug unbeknownst to them. The dentist had heard them speak about their interest in it and didn't think they's mind. What happens then, how they cajoled Paul and Ringo to try it, their future involvement, how The Revolver album was influenced by it, how the course of the rest of their music changed accordingly, looks to be quite fascinating There's some suggestion that the song "Doctor Robert" from the Revolver album (or Yesterday and Today, if you were in the U.S. back in the '60s...which you were) was about the dentist. |
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Post by Ish Kabbible on Oct 6, 2016 19:55:36 GMT -5
Long article in the newest Rolling Stone regarding the impact of LSD on the Beatles. Only had a chance so far to read the first page or so. At a party hosted by the group's dentitst, John and George had their drinks spiked by the drug unbeknownst to them. The dentist had heard them speak about their interest in it and didn't think they's mind. What happens then, how they cajoled Paul and Ringo to try it, their future involvement, how The Revolver album was influenced by it, how the course of the rest of their music changed accordingly, looks to be quite fascinating There's some suggestion that the song "Doctor Robert" from the Revolver album (or Yesterday and Today, if you were in the U.S. back in the '60s...which you were) was about the dentist. Yes, I've heard the same thing. Next time I'm at the library, I'll read the whole Rolling Stone article. It's pretty long and will take some time. Had to chuckle from what I read that the Beatles album, Rubber Soul was what they considered their pot album and Revolver was the acid album |
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Post by Confessor on Oct 6, 2016 20:59:36 GMT -5
There's some suggestion that the song "Doctor Robert" from the Revolver album (or Yesterday and Today, if you were in the U.S. back in the '60s...which you were) was about the dentist. Yes, I've heard the same thing. Next time I'm at the library, I'll read the whole Rolling Stone article. It's pretty long and will take some time. Had to chuckle from what I read that the Beatles album, Rubber Soul was what they considered their pot album and Revolver was the acid album Yeah, that's funny. I would also class Help! as a "marijuana album". Paul, George and Ringo have all said in interviews that the band was almost permanently stoned during that period and while shooting the film. In addition, Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour were both obviously "acid albums" as well. By the time that they got to the White Album, they'd either abandoned hallucinogens or gone on to experimenting with harder stuff. Also, just to muck this theory up, it's worth noting that McCartney's ode to pot, "Got To Get You Into My Life" appeared on Revolver, while John's LSD-influenced, play on words song "Day Tripper" was recorded during the Rubber Soul sessions. But yeah, I basically agree that Rubber Soul was a pot album and Revolver an acid one, although, as I say, you can extend each period out either way to include Help!, Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour. |
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Post by Ish Kabbible on Oct 14, 2016 20:22:35 GMT -5
Paul McCartney was interviewed for Rolling Stone Magazine back in August and I just found that issue. The reporter asked about the status of a re-release for video of Let It Be. First Paul dismissed the question saying "We've discussed that quite a bit already". The reporter pressed him with he question of what was the hold up?
Paul went on to say that it wasn't his doing and he also would ask about it from time to time. He said that the current arrangement about the release of Beatles material was that there needed to be an unanimous vote between Paul, Ringo, Yoko and George's wife Cynthia. Paul admitted that he came off badly in the film but wouldn't identify who was holding it up. I would tend to think he's being untruthful or coy at the least
The reporter asked if there was any other unreleased material worth making available. Paul said there's plenty of funny chit-chat with between the members from their recording sessions that would be amusing to hear.
They should also have an official release of their Christmas recordings they made each year for the members of their fan clubs. I think we discussed this on this thread near the beginning and a public release , I'm sure, would sell very well
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Post by Confessor on Oct 15, 2016 17:00:20 GMT -5
Here's something that my girlfriend (who is also a Beatles fan) and I have discussed on occasion: what are the Top 3 worst Beatles' songs?
The rules are that they have to be songs that the band officially released on Parlophone or Apple Records between 1962 and 1970; they have to have been penned by the band themselves (so, no covers); and you're not allowed to pick "Revolution 9", because that's not really a song, as such, it's closer to a piece of avant-garde art than music.
My Top 3 Beatles' turkeys would probably be...
"Ask Me Why" (B-side of "Please Please Me") - just a really nothingy tune and pretty forgettable overall.
"She's A Woman" (B-side of "I Feel Fine") - Was quite a big tune at the time, but it's not aged well and the jerky, choppy guitar rhythm in the verses has always annoyed me.
"Yes It Is" (B-side of "Ticket To Ride") - Comes on like an anemic rewrite of "This Boy", but with George's annoyingly 'whiny' volume pedal effect punctuating the lackluster melody.
What are yours?
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Post by Ish Kabbible on Oct 15, 2016 18:33:02 GMT -5
Here's something that my girlfriend (who is also a Beatles fan) and I have discussed on occasion: what are the Top 3 worst Beatles' songs? The rules are that they have to be songs that the band officially released on Parlophone or Apple Records between 1962 and 1970; they have to have been penned by the band themselves (so, no covers); and you're not allowed to pick "Revolution 9", because that's not really a song, as such, it's closer to a piece of avant-garde art than music. My Top 3 Beatles' turkeys would probably be... "Ask Me Why" (B-side of "Please Please Me") - just a really nothingy tune and pretty forgettable overall. "She's A Woman" (B-side of "I Feel Fine") - Was quite a big tune at the time, but it's not aged well and the jerky, choppy guitar rhythm in the verses has always annoyed me. "Yes It Is" (B-side of "Ticket To Ride") - Comes on like an anemic rewrite of "This Boy", but with George's annoyingly 'whiny' volume pedal effect punctuating the lackluster melody. What are yours? I'll disagree with She's A Woman- it's a fine and distinctive song but to each their own My least favorites would be (off the top of me head) What Goes On- Ringo on vocals and recorded when the Beatles became enamored briefly with American country/western music The Word-It's the lyrics that are piss poor. I think it's a Harrison tune. What's the word that the song is building mystery upon mystery upon. Why, the word is love. Good grief Revolution # 9-really, how often do you really want to hear this. Credit for being experimental way back when but has no replay value |
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