This weekend’s Fest for Beatles Fans in Chicago was a true blast from the past.
Trivia
Beatles reference in the Johnny Rivers’ song “Summer Rain”
July and August in New Orleans are known for their summer rain, which reminds me of the Johnny Rivers song “Summer Rain.”
The first Beatles song Bob Dylan heard on the radio
John later incorporated a word learned from their police escort into a song.
A new word from their police escort, Sgt. Buddy Dresner
John later incorporated a word learned from their police escort into a song.
What comedians did the Beatles see in Miami Beach?
During their stay at the Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach, the Beatles saw two comedians at the hotel’s night clubs.
Song performed for Decca audition and “Get Back” rehearsal sessions
Decca audition and Get Back Rehearsal Sessions – and their connection to Miami Beach
SEASON PREMIERE OF HISTORY DETECTIVES TO HAVE BEATLES SEGMENT
Bruce Spizer gives PBS’ History Detectives a tour of the Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach on their season opener.
50 Years Ago: Beatles First Visit to Abbey Road Studios – Continued
More about the 50th anniversary of the Beatles first visit to Abbey Road Studios.
50 Years Ago: Beatles First Visit to Abbey Road Studios – More
More about the 50th anniversary of the Beatles first visit to Abbey Road Studios.
50 Years Ago: Beatles Commercial Test at Abbey Road
June 6, 2012 is the 50th anniversary of the Beatles first visit to Abbey Road Studios.
Ringo and his fondness for New Orleans music
After the group broke up, three of the Beatles recorded songs written by New Orleans songwriter/performers. Today’s question deals with Ringo and his fondness for New Orleans music.
PAUL RELEASES REMASTERED AND DELUXE EDITION OF RAM
Paul McCartney has just released the much anticipated remastered and deluxe editions of “Ram,” his second album after leaving the Beatles.
THE BEATLES & THE BOSS
Like many musicians of his generation and after, Bruce Springsteen was influenced by the Beatles
2012: THE YEAR OF 50TH ANNIVERSARIES
This year will mark important milestone anniversaries for the Beatles.
DOCUMENTARY ON BEATLES 1st U.S. CONCERT DEBUTS THIS MONTH
What song was performed at the Beatles first U.S. concert at the Washington Coliseum prior to the group recording the song for proper EMI release?
THE DICK CLARK BEATLES CONNECTION
Dick Clark was the co-founder and initial 50% owner of a record label that later released singles by the Beatles.
The Taxman Commeth
The tax rate during the sixties was quite high. No wonder George Harrison wrote a song about it, which gets quite a bit of airplay in the United States every April 15.
First news broadcasts of the Beatles in America
Which American networks ran Beatles stories in 1963?
Beatles songs that held the top 5 Billboard Hot 100 spots?
In early April 1964, the Beatles dominated the Billboard Hot 100 record chart in a way that will almost certainly never be equaled.
