BWTB June 26th 2016 - Breakfast With The Beatles

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Playlist June 26th 2016
9AM
BREX - it
The Beatles - Hello Goodbye - Non-LP track
(Lennon-McCartney)
Lead vocal: Paul
The Beatles’ sixteenth single release for EMI’s Parlophone label.
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Originally titled “Hello Hello,” Paul’s “Hello, Goodbye” was recorded during the sessions
for the “Magical Mystery Tour” TV movie, but was intended for release as a stand-alone
single to be issued two weeks before the “Magical Mystery Tour” EP, and would not be
included in the film. Work began on October 2, 1967 with 14 takes of the rhythm track.
Over the next month, the Beatles added overdubs to create the finished recording.
Specifically, Paul’s lead vocal and John and George’s backing vocals on Oct. 19, outside
musicians playing two violas on Oct. 20, Paul’s bass guitar on Oct. 25, and a second
bass guitar line from Paul on Nov. 2. From the very first take the song included its
unique reprise ending, which the group nicknamed, somewhat strangely, the “Maori
finale.” Issued November 24, 1967 in the UK and November 27, 1967 in the U.S.
On U.S. album:
Magical Mystery Tour - Capitol LP
Paul McCartney – The Pound Is Sinking - Tug of War ‘82
This was the product of two songs becoming one, the second track being “Hear
Me Lover,” with both tracks being independently recorded on the same day.
They were stitched together a week later. This also includes Denny on guitar
John Lennon – Imagine - Acoustic ‘04
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Live at the Apollo Theater, December 17th, 1971. From Anthology.
The Beatles - All You Need Is Love - Yellow Submarine
(Lennon-McCartney)
Lead vocal: John
The Beatles’ fifteenth single release for EMI’s Parlophone label.
Written by John Lennon especially for the first-ever worldwide television transmission.
The epic event, a 6-hour program entitled “Our World,” featured segments linking 24
countries on five continents via satellite, with a potential of 400 million viewers. The
Beatles were honored to be invited to represent Great Britain in the program. For the
event, they would premiere a brand new song written just for the occasion. John
Lennon’s “All You Need Is Love” became the anthem of 1967, the summer of love. To
decrease the chances of an on-air foul-up, George Martin had the Beatles play to their
own pre-recorded rhythm track. Only the vocals, bass guitar, lead guitar solo in the
middle eight, drums and orchestra would be live. Recording began on June 14, 1967, at
Olympic Studios. In all, 33 takes of the basic rhythm track and a few vocals were
completed this evening. Overdubbing the lead and backing vocals took place on June
19. The orchestra was recorded for the first time on June 23. On June 24, the day
before the event, it was decided that “All You Need Is Love” would be issued as the new
Beatles single as soon as possible after the program aired. Guests in the studio during
the performance including the Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the Who’s
Keith Moon, Eric Clapton, Graham Nash, Marianne Faithfull and Donovan wore colorful
mod clothing. The 13 orchestra members wore formal evening attire. After the guests
left the studio, additional overdubs were made to what was now take 58. Ringo added
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the now-familiar snare drum roll to the song’s introduction and John re-recorded part of
his vocal. The song was mixed for mono the following day and sent out to EMI for
pressing. Surprisingly, the “All You Need is Love”/“Baby, You’re A Rich Man” single is the
first instance of George Martin being given credit on the record label as producer on a
Parlophone Beatles single. Brian Epstein: “This is an inspiring song because they wrote it
for a worldwide program and they really want to give the world a message. It could
hardly have been a better message. It’s a wonderful, beautiful, spine-chilling record.
When you say ‘All You Need Is Love’ you are saying everything.” Issued July 7, 1967 in
the UK and July 17, 1967 in the U.S.
On U.S. album:
Magical Mystery Tour - Capitol LP
The Beatles - Good Night - The Beatles
(Lennon-McCartney)
Lead vocal: Ringo
Written by John Lennon for his then five-year-old son Julian, the lullaby was given to
Ringo to sing on the “White Album,” and the song’s placement in the running order (it
was chosen to close the double album) was perfect. Rehearsals and early takes feature
just John on acoustic guitar and Ringo on vocals. Five takes were recorded on June 28,
1968, and Ringo recorded a new lead vocal on July 2. On July 22, all previous takes of
“Good Night” were overlooked and the song was recorded anew. First with a 26-piece
orchestra, conducted by George Martin, providing the lush backing track, and then the
sound of a choir, which was comprised of eight members of the Mike Sammes Singers.
From 11:50 p.m. on July 22 until 1:40 a.m. Ringo recorded a new lead vocal. Thus, no
Beatles play instruments on the song, and Ringo is the only Beatle that sings on it.
The Beatles – The End –Abbey Road
Recorded July 23rd 1969
John, Paul and George take turns on the lead fills at the end….of The End.
McCartney 1.00
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John Lennon – Isolation - Plastic Ono Band ‘70
A fabulous closer to side one of the Plastic Ono Band album, it shuts down cold one of
the most emotionally draining sides ever created on an album. The track is nearly in
mono, but the bass drum is in the left channel. The voice does go to a wide stereo
picture in the middle-eight due to the panning of John’s double-tracked vocal. This
particular track is considered to be Julian Lennon’s favorite of all his father’s songs.
Ringo - Elizabeth Reigns – Ringo Rama
* No read back…right to spots
9.27 BREAK
We are back BWTB on yer favorite day
of the week…right? Of the 7 ?
Or is it 8?
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The Beatles - Eight Days A Week - Beatles For Sale
(Lennon-McCartney)
Lead vocal: John
Recorded primarily on October 6, 1964. It is the first instance of the Beatles taking an
unfinished idea into the studio and experimenting with different approaches to a song.
“Eight Days A Week” is the first pop song with a fade-in introduction. Written mostly by
Paul, the title was taken from a line spoken by a limo driver. McCartney: “I was being
driven over to visit John. The chauffeur was talking away to me, saying how hard his
boss worked the staff, so hard that they seem to do eight days a week. We’ve altered
the plot a bit for the song, of course. The bloke loves the girl eight days a week.” In
later years John Lennon incorrectly referred to this title in interviews as the original
working title for the film “Help!” The actual working title of “Help!” was “Eight Arms To
Hold You.” On September 20, 1964 as the band and their entourage flew to their final
North American Tour concert destination, the press corps on board the Beatles private
plane witnessed from a distance, careful not to interrupt, the four Beatles huddled
together working on a new song. John, Paul, and George on guitars and Ringo tapping
his knees, and all humming the tune of what would become “Eight Days A Week.”
Released as a single b/w “I Don’t Want To Spoil The Party” in the U.S. on February 15,
1965.
On U.S. album:
Beatles VI - Capitol LP
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The Beatles - I Don’t Want To Spoil The Party - Beatles For
Sale
(Lennon-McCartney)
Lead vocal: John and Paul
Written primarily by John, who called it one of his favorites. Recorded in 19 takes (only
five of which were complete run-throughs) on September 29, 1964. The B-side of the
“Eight Days A Week” single in the U.S., issued February 15, 1965.
On U.S. album:
Beatles VI - Capitol LP
The Beatles - Good Day Sunshine - Revolver
(Lennon-McCartney)
Lead vocal: Paul
One of the fastest recorded tracks during the sessions for the “Revolver” album. The
song, written primarily by Paul with assistance from John, was originally known as “A
Good Day’s Sunshine,” and was recorded on June 8 and 9, 1966. McCartney said the
song “was very much a nod” to the Lovin’ Spoonful’s 1966 hit “Daydream.”
On U.S. album:
Revolver - Capitol LP
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The Beatles - Think For Yourself - Rubber Soul
(Harrison)
Lead vocal: George
The fifth original composition by George Harrison to be recorded by The Beatles was
completed on November 8, 1965 in one take with overdubs under the working title
“Won’t Be There With You.” The song features Paul playing his bass through a fuzz box
to give it a distorted sound.
On U.S. album:
Rubber Soul - Capitol LP
The Beatles - The Word - Rubber Soul
(Lennon-McCartney)
Lead vocal: John
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Recorded in three takes at a late night session starting on November 10, 1965 that ran
until 4 a.m. the next morning. Overdubs include Paul on piano, George Martin on
harmonium, and Ringo playing the maracas. The song is a full collaboration between
Lennon and McCartney, and began as an attempt to write a song based around a single
note.
On U.S. album:
Rubber Soul - Capitol LP
EZ QUIZ #1
The soundtrack album to the Beatles film AHDN was
released today in 1964 in the USA…on which record
label was it released here in the states?
Including instrumentals by George Martin Orchestra.
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Here are a few selections from the aforementioned
long player….from the Beatles…not the George Martin
Orchestra…unless you want some…(hit it)
The Beatles - Tell Me Why - A Hard Day’s Night
(Lennon-McCartney)
Lead vocal: John
Completed in eight takes on February 27, 1964 in between “And I Love Her” and “If I
Fell.” “Tell Me Why” was written primarily by John and was his attempt to mimic the
New York girl group sound The Beatles were so fond of.
On U.S. album:
A Hard Day’s Night - United Artists LP
Something New - Capitol LP
The Beatles - I’m Happy Just To Dance With You - A Hard Day’s
Night
(Lennon-McCartney)
Lead vocal: George
Written by John and Paul specifically to give George a song in the movie “A Hard Day’s
Night.” Completed in four takes on March 1, 1964, with filming slated to begin the next
day. The b-side of “I’ll Cry Instead” in U.S.
On U.S. album:
A Hard Day’s Night - United Artists LP
Something New - Capitol LP
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The Beatles - A Hard Day’s Night - A Hard Day’s Night
(Lennon-McCartney)
Lead vocal: John with Paul
The Beatles’ seventh single release for EMI’s Parlophone label.
The title is a Ringoism, coined by the drummer sometime in 1963 and used by John in
his book “In His Own Write.” With the film nearly completed the last bit of business was
to give the film a name. The project was being filmed with the working title
“Beatlemania.” On April 13, 1964 The Beatles met with key personnel from the studio
and bounced title ideas. It was felt they’d find no better suggestion than Ringo’s offhand remark “it’s been a hard day’s night” and John volunteered to write the title song
that evening. The next morning he brought the song in and taught it to Paul. Paul
cleaned up the middle section and the two played it for producer Walter Shenson. Two
days later The Beatles would formally record the song. It was a rarity for an outsider to
be allowed in the studio or control booth while The Beatles rehearsed and recorded. An
exception was made for the director of the “A Hard Day’s Night” film, Richard Lester.
Lester was in the control booth and offered many suggestions during the morning while
this key song was worked out, much to the dismay of producer George Martin. It was
Lester’s suggestion that the song open dramatically (as it would open the film), and fade
out at the end in a cinematic way. He got his wish. George’s striking a G suspended 4th
chord on his 12-string Rickenbacker make this record instantly recognizable in its
opening two seconds. Released as a single in the UK on July 10, 1964, it went straight
to #1.
On U.S. album:
A Hard Day’s Night - United Artists LP
QUIZ WINNER HERE_____________
9.57 BREAK
We are back…the sound of Sunday mornings in LA
for 33 years…that’s roughly 1716 shows in a row
with no intention of slowin` down kids…by the way
if ya want to vote for yer favorite WINGS album go
to our webpage…BWTB.com and vote
the current BWTB listener favorite is…this one…
Wings – Venus and Mars (reprise) –
Venus and Mars ‘75
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Reading Isaac Asimov at the time, Paul used various sound effects to give the
reprise a star-trek/science-fiction feel.
Wings – Spirits of Ancient Egypt –
Venus and Mars ‘75
Inspired by Chet Atkins to read a book about the Great Pyramids, this is Denny’s
vocal offering for the album.
VOTE!
For yer FAVE WINGS album!
Click here:
http://www.breakfastwiththebeatles.com/
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The Beatles - Back In The U.S.S.R. - The Beatles
(Lennon-McCartney)
Lead vocal: Paul
Written while in India, Paul’s “Back In The U.S.S.R.” is based on Chuck Berry’s 1959 hit
“Back In The U.S.A.,” but was written to mimic the classic sound of the Beach Boys.
Beach Boys lead singer Mike Love was on the Transcendental Meditation sojourn in
India with the Beatles in the spring of 1968 and as McCartney was working on his new
song, Love suggested the lyrics about Ukraine and Moscow girls, similar to his lyrics in
“California Girls.” Recording began on August 22, 1968, and it was during this session
that Ringo Starr officially quit the band. His departure was blamed on a disagreement
with Paul over his drumming. Ringo flew to the Mediterranean to spend time on actor
Peter Sellers’ yacht. It was there that he wrote “Octopus’s Garden.” On September 3,
Ringo returned to the studio to find his drum kit smothered in flowers. Ringo: “I felt
tired and discouraged … took a week’s holiday, and when I came back to work
everything was all right again.” But Ringo added, “Paul is the greatest bass guitar player
in the world. But he is also very determined; he goes on and on to see if he can get his
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own way. While that may be a virtue, it did mean that musical disagreements inevitably
arose from time to time.”
The Beatles - Dear Prudence - The Beatles
(Lennon-McCartney)
Lead vocal: John
Recorded at Trident Studios’ eight-track recording facilities on August 28, 29, and 30,
1968. Ringo Starr had quit the band temporarily and the three remaining Beatles moved
forward with sessions for the new album. John Lennon’s “Dear Prudence” features Paul
McCartney on drums. The guitar picking which opens and runs through the song is
supplied by John on his Epiphone Casino. The finger-picking style was taught to him by
folk singer Donovan earlier in the year while they were in India. George Harrison plays
his Gibson Les Paul guitar and overdubbed a distorted Fender Telecaster lead guitar
part. In addition to his drumming, Paul plays his Rickenbacker bass guitar, provides the
piano track and a very short burst of flugelhorn. John wrote the song in Rishikesh, India,
for Prudence Farrow, sister of the actress Mia Farrow, who had cordoned herself off in a
hut to meditate for hours on end. Lennon’s song was a plea for her to take a break from
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her excessive meditation and join the others on the trip.
The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band - Sgt.
Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
(Lennon-McCartney)
Lead vocal: Paul
Recording began on February 1, 1967 for what would become the title track of the new
Beatles album. The song was written entirely by Paul McCartney. It was McCartney’s
idea to give the Beatles alter egos -- they would become Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts
Club Band -- for this album. Nine takes were attempted, two of which were complete
run-throughs. For the first time ever an instrument (Paul’s bass guitar) was directly
injected into the recording console instead of through an amplifier. Vocals were added
the following evening, and the track sat for a month while the band worked on other
material. The group returned to the title track on March 3 with the addition of four
French horns played by outside musicians. Paul also came up with the idea of simulating
a concert performance by the alter-ego band. The sound of the band warming up was
taken from the February 10 orchestra session for “A Day In The Life.” Other effects (the
crowd settling down, applause, and laughter) were taken from the vast Abbey Road
tape archives. The screaming at the end of the song was taken from the Capitolrecorded Beatles concert at the Hollywood Bowl. On the “Sgt. Pepper” album the end of
the title track segues into Ringo’s “With A Little help From My Friends.”
The Beatles - With A Little Help From My Friends - Sgt. Pepper’s
Lonely Hearts Club Band
(Lennon-McCartney)
Lead vocal: Ringo
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The first instance on a Beatles album where one song segues into another without the
usual few seconds of silence between the tracks. This was to give the listener the feeling
of a continuous concert performance. Written on the afternoon of March 29, 1967 by
Paul with help from John at Paul’s house on Cavendish Avenue in St. John’s Wood
specifically as a song for Ringo Starr to sing on the new album. It was recorded that
evening. Although he liked the song, Ringo refused to sing the original lyrics to the
opening verse. Ringo: “The original first verse to that was ‘What would you do if I sang
out of tune? Would you throw a tomato at me?’ And I said, ‘I’m not singing that.’” John
and Paul quickly changed the line to “Would you stand up and walk out on me?” The
rhythm track was recorded in ten takes the same day Paul and John write the song, with
Paul on piano, George on Hammond organ, John on guitar and Ringo on drums. Vocals
were added as Take 11. Originally titled “Bad Finger Boogie.” The screaming at the
beginning of the song was taken from the Capitol-recorded Beatles concert at the
Hollywood Bowl. On the “Sgt. Pepper” album the end of the title track segues into “With
A Little help From My Friends.”
George – Get Back – Doris Troy sessions
NEWS w/ Jackie here
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The Beatles - Revolution - Non-LP Track
(Lennon-McCartney)
Lead vocal: John
The Beatles’ eighteenth single release for EMI, their first on the Apple
Records label.
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John Lennon lobbied hard to get his magnificent rocker on the A-side of the band’s
summer 1968 single, but by any standard, Paul’s “Hey Jude” was an unbeatable choice
for the A-side. There are three versions of John’s “Revolution.” The first one recorded
was the slower version which opens the fourth side of “The Beatles” and was released
under the title “Revolution 1.” That track was the first song to be recorded for what
would be known as the “White Album.” Ultimately, the song ran over 10 minutes. Much
of it was cut out and used to create the sound collage entitled “Revolution 9,” which
would also appear on side four of the new album. Shortly before his death in 1980, John
explained the reason for the song’s remake into a fast rocker: Paul and George refused
to allow the original slower recording to be released as the next Beatles single, fearing it
was not upbeat enough. So Lennon decided they would record the song fast and loud.
Recording began on the fast and loud single version of “Revolution” on July 10, 1968.
Additional overdubs were added on July 11 and 12, and the final mix was completed on
July 15. The single was issued on August 30, 1968, in the UK, and on August 26 in the
U.S. The “Hey Jude”/“Revolution” single would go on to sell nearly five million copies in
the U.S. and eight million copies worldwide.
On U.S. album:
Hey Jude - Capitol LP
John Lennon – Bring on the Lucie (Freda Peeple) - Mind
Games ‘73
A strong John Lennon track that proved John could make strong statements
without being overly preachy – the song is more along the lines of his previous
(and less well-received) album, “Some Time In New York City.”
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Add Quiz Tones
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QUIZ #2 HERE
We just heard John Lennon – Bring on the Lucie
(Freda Peeple) From his 1973 Mind Games album …so
here is a Mind Games quiz question.
800-955-KLOS
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In the liner notes inside Mind Games album…there is a quote
from Dr. Winston O'Boogie…which sez…
Madness Is the first sign
of…blank
8 letter word dandruff."
You’ve got 4.17…to call 800-955-KLOS
here’s one more from John…
and his Beatles.
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The Beatles - Come Together - Abbey Road
(Lennon-McCartney)
Lead vocal: John
The Beatles’ twenty-first single release for EMI, and fourth on the Apple
Records label.
When John and Yoko were in Montreal staging their second and last Bed-In For Peace
they were visited by Timothy Leary, an outspoken proponent of LSD. During their visit,
Leary and his wife participated in John and Yoko’s hotel room recording of “Give Peace A
Chance,” singing on the chorus. Timothy is even name-checked in the lyrics. He asked
John to write a song titled “Come Together – Join The Party” for his bid to become
governor of California. Lennon obliged and responded with lyrics such as: “Come
together right now/Don’t come tomorrow, don’t come alone/Come together right now
over me.” Lennon recorded a demo for Leary, who started using it as his campaign
song. After being imprisoned for possession of marijuana in late 1969, Leary dropped
out of the gubernatorial race, which was won by Ronald Reagan. Lennon reworked and
expanded the song for the Beatles.
WINNER HERE__________
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Since we have our Abbey Road album still
out…here’s Richie’s song!
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The Beatles - Octopus’s Garden - Abbey Road
(Starkey)
Lead vocal: Ringo
“Octopus’s Garden” is Ringo Starr’s second solo composition in the Beatles catalog,
credited to his real name, Richard Starkey. He got the idea for the song after he
abruptly “quit” the group for one week during the making of the “White Album, in
August 1968. He traveled to Sardinia on the Mediterranean and spent time on actor
Peter Seller’s yacht. On board, Ringo was told that octopus go around the ocean bed
and pick up stones and shiny objects and build gardens in front of their caves. The still
unfinished song was played for George on January 26, 1969. This segment was shown
in the “Let It Be” film. A proper rerecording of the song took place on April 26. The
group went through 32 takes with Ringo on drums and guide vocal, George on his
Stratocaster through a Leslie speaker, John on Epiphone casino electric guitar and Paul
on Rickenbacker bass guitar. Overdubs were recorded on July 17 and 18 with Ringo’s
lead vocal with ADT (artificial double tracking), Paul adding piano and more drums, and
backing vocals from Paul, George and Ringo. During the instrumental break Ringo can
be heard blowing through a straw into a glass of water for bubbling sounds.
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Paul & Linda McCartney – Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey –
Ram ‘71
Released as a single in the United States, it reached #1 in the US in September
1971, making it the first McCartney solo #1 single. Paul also won a Grammy for
Best Arrangement for this song.
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The Beatles - Do You Want To Know A Secret – Please Please Me
(McCartney-Lennon)
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Lead vocal: George
Recorded February 11, 1963. Written primarily by John Lennon for George Harrison to
sing. The song was given to another Brian Epstein-managed act, Billy J. Kramer with the
Dakotas, to cover. Their version topped the British charts in late spring 1963. Inspired
by "I'm Wishing," a song from Walt Disney’s 1937 animated film “Snow White and the
Seven Dwarfs” that Lennon’s mother used to sing to him when he was a child.
On U.S. albums:
Introducing… The Beatles - Vee-Jay LP
The Early Beatles - Capitol LP
The Beatles - It Won’t Be Long – With The Beatles
(Lennon-McCartney)
Lead vocal: John
The first original song recorded for their second album, “With The Beatles.” Composed
primarily by John in July 1963 with the intention of writing a follow-up single to the as
yet unreleased “She Loves You.” The lyrical similarity to the chorus of “She Loves You”
(both songs contain the phrase “yeah, yeah, yeah”) was no accident. Beatles manager
Brian Epstein had encouraged John and Paul to try to write songs that would appeal to
the American market, specifically American teenagers. Soon American colloquial sayings
and words started showing up in their songs. Ten takes were attempted on July 30,
1963 and the song was left unfinished. The group resumed work later that evening, in
all logging 23 full or partial takes and edit pieces. It is the first original Beatles song with
a call-and-response gimmick, with John and Paul alternating “yeah” throughout the
song. The first song Neil Young performed live for an audience at his high school
cafeteria in Canada.
On U.S. album:
Meet The Beatles! - Capitol LP
I Call Your Name - Long Tall Sally EP
(Lennon-McCartney)
Lead vocal: John
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Composed by John Lennon and originally given to Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas to
use as the b-side of another Lennon song (credited to Lennon-McCartney), “Bad to Me.”
Both songs had been recorded at Abbey Road by Kramer and band on June 27, 1963,
with Paul McCartney in attendance. The Beatles’ version was recorded in seven takes on
March 1, 1964.
On U.S. album:
The Beatles’ Second Album - Capitol LP
The Beatles - She’s A Woman
(Lennon-McCartney)
Lead vocal: Paul
Recorded in seven takes on October 8, 1964, take 6 is the released version. Written by
Paul McCartney while waking around St. John’s Wood the morning of the recording
session and finished at home before heading off to Abbey Road studios. Issued in the
U.S. on November 23, 1964, and in U.K. four days later. Not included on the “Beatles
For Sale” LP, which was released on December 4, 1964 in the UK. The B-side of “I Feel
Fine.”
On U.S. albums:
Beatles ‘65 - Capitol LP
UK:
Non-album single (B-side)
2 from 1963 followed by 2 from 64`…another chance
to win yerself some RINGO tix after these 3 from 6566-and 67
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The Beatles - I Need You - Help!
(Harrison)
Lead vocal: George
Recorded in five takes on February 15, 1965, the first day of recording for what was to
become the “Help!” album, with overdubs completed the next day. It is the second
original George Harrison song to be recorded by the Beatles. Harrison wrote “I Need
You” for his future wife, Pattie Boyd. The track is notable for the first use on a Beatles
record of what is now known as a “wah-wah pedal.” George achieved this by playing his
12-string Rickenbacker through a foot-controlled volume pedal. Ringo provides cowbell
percussion.
On U.S. album:
Help! - Capitol LP
The Beatles - For No One - Revolver
(Lennon-McCartney)
Lead vocal: Paul
Written entirely by Paul in March 1966 while on vacation with then-girlfriend Jane Asher
at the Swiss ski resort of Klosters. The backing track was recorded in 10 takes on May 9,
1966 with only Paul (piano) and Ringo (drums) present. John and George do not
perform on this song. Overdubs included Paul on clavichord, and Ringo on cymbals and
maracas. Paul’s lead vocal was recorded on May 16. The baroque-style French horn solo
was credited to Alan Civil and recorded on May 19. Ringo’s original drum part was
removed from the track in the reduction mixdown. The song was originally called “Why
Did It Die?” Paul: “I was in Switzerland on my first skiing holiday. I'd done a bit of skiing
in ‘Help!’ and quite liked it, so I went back and ended up in a little bathroom in a Swiss
chalet writing ‘For No One.’ I remember the descending bass line trick that it's based on,
and I remember the character in the song - the girl putting on her make-up.”
George Martin wrote down the understated melody that Paul sang to him, and created a
French horn solo arrangement. Always pushing boundaries, Martin and McCartney
decided to insert a top note into the score outside the instrument's normal range, in this
case a high F. The song was admired by John Lennon, who, in 1980, described it as
"one of my favorites of his - a nice piece of work." The distinctive chords were played by
McCartney on George Martin's clavichord, brought in to Abbey Road from his house.
Paul recorded this song again in 1984 for his “Give My Regards To Broad Street” film
and soundtrack album.
On U.S. album:
Revolver - Capitol LP
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The Beatles - A Day In The Life - Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club
Band
(Lennon-McCartney)
Lead vocals: John and Paul
Work began on January 19, 1967, for what is quite possibly the finest LennonMcCartney collaboration of their songwriting career. On this evening, following some
rehearsal, Lennon rolled tentatively through four takes, drawing a road map for the
other Beatles and George Martin to follow. Lennon on vocals and Jumbo acoustic guitar,
McCartney on piano, Harrison on maracas and Starr on congas. Sections were
incomplete and to hold their space Mal Evans stood by a microphone and counted from
one to 24, marking the time. To cue the end of the middle eight overdub section an
alarm clock was sounded. There was no Paul McCartney vocal yet, merely instruments
at this point where his contribution would be placed. On January 20, Paul added his
section, which he would re-recorded on February 3. Lennon told Beatles biographer
Hunter Davies that the first verse was inspired by a story in the January 17, 1967,
edition of the Daily Mail about the car accident that killed Guinness heir Tara Browne.
John: “I didn’t copy the accident. Tara didn’t blow his mind out, but it was in my mind
when I was writing that verse.” The second verse was inspired by Lennon’s work on
Richard Lester’s film “How I Won The War.” According to Paul, the third verse came
from a Daily Mail article published on January 7, 1967, about 4,000 potholes in the
streets of Blackburn, Lancashire.
QUIZ #3
(tones attached)
Our last pair of tickets to see RINGO at
GREEK…concert is next Saturday.
Where were The Beatles 50 years ago today
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June 26th 1966 –
Where were JPG&R - 50 years ago today…
800-955-KLOS
Good Luck
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Winner__________________
The Beatles - Sie Liebt Dich
Lennon-McCartney
Recorded 29th January 1964 in 14 takes.
The Liverpool Beats – Boys – In German!
Ringo w/ Steven Tyler – Love Me Do – Vertical Man
Ringo 76 July 7th!Speaking of birthday’s requests for that rare
mix of When I’m 74 in honor of Beatle Paul’s birthday last
weekend.
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How much time do we have to entertain Beatle
fans Jordan?
Paul start counting….
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The Beatles - When I’m Seventy -Four - Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely
Hearts Club Band
(Lennon-McCartney)
Lead vocal: Paul
One of the oldest songs in the Beatles catalog, it was written by Paul McCartney when
he was 15 or 16 and the Beatles had performed a variation of it in their pre-fame Cavern
Club days whenever the amplifiers broke down. It was the second song recorded for the
“Sgt. Pepper” LP (following “Strawberry Fields Forever”), but when “Strawberry Fields
Forever” was pulled for release as a single, Paul’s “When I’m Sixty-Four” became the
first song recorded for the album that ended up on the album. The initial rhythm track
was finished in two takes on December 6, 1966, and consisted of Paul on guide vocal,
bass and piano, John on guitar, and Ringo on drums with brushes. On December 8, Paul
recorded his lead vocal, on December 20, John, Paul and George recorded backing
vocals and Ringo played bells. Although John helped with a few lyrics for the official
recording of Paul’s childhood song, he was later quoted as saying, “I would never even
dream of writing a song like that.”
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Brat….
Paul McCartney – Summertime - Choba B CCCP ‘91
A recasting of the George Gershwin classic, it was not included on the initial
pressings in 1988.
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Piano comes in for about 4 seconds at the end
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This one’s for Beatle BREX – it….
The Beatles - Her Majesty (long) 1969
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