https://www.facebook.com/johnlennonlegendbook Beatles books tend to fall into two broad categories: British vs. American authors. The Brits get a so many particulars right, and shame us Americans so often, they like to think they own the subject. That they feel proprietary puts it mildly. … [Read more...]
Splendid Time Guaranteed
Already sputtering for choosing "That Means a Lot"... but keep it coming. Related articles The Beatles' TV Debut--Not on Ed Sullivan The Beatles' 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' at 50 (video) You: Beatles NYC 50 Festival set for Feb. 6-9 Music Match: The Beatles' 'I Want to Hold Your Hand,' … [Read more...]
What the Beatles Meant
“There’s so much there in that ‘Ed Sullivan’ appearance it’s almost overwhelming to me," says Lennon and Beatles biographer and NPR critic Tim Riley. “But there is this thought that they articulated later: ‘We are a rock ‘n’ roll band, we know where we’re situated in rock ‘n’ roll history and we do … [Read more...]