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The Story Behind The Song: ‘Another Day’, Paul McCartney’s debut solo single, turns 50
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The Beatles had been on the verge of splitting up for nearly two years when the Fab Four decided to head in four separate directions. While John Lennon had been ready to leave since the year prior to their 1970 disbandment, George Harrison had been chomping at the bit for a little more spotlight and Ringo Starr was just happy to be making music and money. But it was perhaps Paul McCartney who took the band’s break-up the hardest.
The songwriter had been the driving force behind the group and had acted, largely, as their leader in the latter part of their career. Now, there was a mutiny on the Good Ship Beatle and the stormy skies ahead seemed like they could wreck everyone’s career.
The Beatles had been on the verge of splitting up for nearly two years when the Fab Four decided to head in four separate directions. While John Lennon had been ready to leave since the year prior to their 1970 disbandment, George Harrison had been chomping at the bit for a little more spotlight and Ringo Starr was just happy to be making music and money. But it was perhaps Paul McCartney who took the band’s break-up the hardest.
The songwriter had been the driving force behind the group and had acted, largely, as their leader in the latter part of their career. Now, there was a mutiny on the Good Ship Beatle and the stormy skies ahead seemed like they could wreck everyone’s career.
The day Pink Floyd met The Beatles
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One would be hard-pressed to find two bands that were so different yet so similar to each other as The Beatles and Pink Floyd were. Two monumental acts in British music; both changed the face of rock n’ roll as we know it today. The paths they took, however, diverged in significant ways.
The Beatles, whose music began appearing on radio stations as early as 1962, began as a skiffle band, while Pink Floyd’s early days led by art-student Syd Barrett wouldn’t appear until later in the decade. Even then, The Beatles’ influence was felt in an impactful way. When The Beatles broke America and appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, every musician who watched their performance on the program were affected so deeply that it set into motion many careers.
One would be hard-pressed to find two bands that were so different yet so similar to each other as The Beatles and Pink Floyd were. Two monumental acts in British music; both changed the face of rock n’ roll as we know it today. The paths they took, however, diverged in significant ways.
The Beatles, whose music began appearing on radio stations as early as 1962, began as a skiffle band, while Pink Floyd’s early days led by art-student Syd Barrett wouldn’t appear until later in the decade. Even then, The Beatles’ influence was felt in an impactful way. When The Beatles broke America and appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, every musician who watched their performance on the program were affected so deeply that it set into motion many careers.
This Is Paul McCartney’s Margarita Recipe
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SIR CLIFF RICHARD appeared to boast that he was "absolutely right" about The Beatles' first number one hit, saying John Lennon "wasn't quite sure about it" before the band released From Me To You.
The 80-year-old’s feud with the Fab Four has been well-documented over the years. Sir Cliff didn’t rate his future “arch-rivals” after first hearing “some old cover” they performed but several years later U-turned on his damning verdict. In one account, Sir Cliff explained the part he played in The Beatles' first number one hit.
SIR CLIFF RICHARD appeared to boast that he was "absolutely right" about The Beatles' first number one hit, saying John Lennon "wasn't quite sure about it" before the band released From Me To You.
The 80-year-old’s feud with the Fab Four has been well-documented over the years. Sir Cliff didn’t rate his future “arch-rivals” after first hearing “some old cover” they performed but several years later U-turned on his damning verdict. In one account, Sir Cliff explained the part he played in The Beatles' first number one hit.
Cliff Richard boasted John Lennon was wrong about first Beatles number one: 'I was right!'
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SIR CLIFF RICHARD appeared to boast that he was "absolutely right" about The Beatles' first number one hit, saying John Lennon "wasn't quite sure about it" before the band released From Me To You.
The 80-year-old’s feud with the Fab Four has been well-documented over the years. Sir Cliff didn’t rate his future “arch-rivals” after first hearing “some old cover” they performed but several years later U-turned on his damning verdict. In one account, Sir Cliff explained the part he played in The Beatles' first number one hit.
SIR CLIFF RICHARD appeared to boast that he was "absolutely right" about The Beatles' first number one hit, saying John Lennon "wasn't quite sure about it" before the band released From Me To You.
The 80-year-old’s feud with the Fab Four has been well-documented over the years. Sir Cliff didn’t rate his future “arch-rivals” after first hearing “some old cover” they performed but several years later U-turned on his damning verdict. In one account, Sir Cliff explained the part he played in The Beatles' first number one hit.
How an ‘accidental rock star’ became rich and worked with Macca, Elton and Ringo
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Steve Lukather was just drifting off when the phone rang. "It was 8am, I'd just got to bed and I really needed to sleep," the Toto guitarist recalls. "I answered and a voice said - he goes up two octaves - "‘Hi, this Michael Jackson...'"
Steve’s reply, before he slammed down the receiver, remains entirely unprintable. It happened twice more, always early in the morning, and both times the caller received the same tetchy, four-letter response. “Yeah, it’s Michael Jackson here…I thought it was friends pulling my leg. Then Quincy Jones called and explained it really was Michael.
Steve Lukather was just drifting off when the phone rang. "It was 8am, I'd just got to bed and I really needed to sleep," the Toto guitarist recalls. "I answered and a voice said - he goes up two octaves - "‘Hi, this Michael Jackson...'"
Steve’s reply, before he slammed down the receiver, remains entirely unprintable. It happened twice more, always early in the morning, and both times the caller received the same tetchy, four-letter response. “Yeah, it’s Michael Jackson here…I thought it was friends pulling my leg. Then Quincy Jones called and explained it really was Michael.
PAUL MCCARTNEY THINKS MUSIC CAN HEAL PEOPLE WHILE RECALLING HOW ELVIS PRESLEY HELPED HER HEADACHE
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The Beatles co-founder and also the bassist of the band for over sixty years, Paul McCartney, has posted a new tweet on his official Twitter page today and shared the link of his monthly ‘Question & Answer’ session named ‘You Gave Me The Answer.’
As you may already know, Paul McCartney’s crew gathering Paul fans’ questions via his social media accounts and also the official website to have a monthly conversation with Paul himself. This month, Paul and his crew talked about how Paul McCartney stays positive and if music can heal people.
The Beatles co-founder and also the bassist of the band for over sixty years, Paul McCartney, has posted a new tweet on his official Twitter page today and shared the link of his monthly ‘Question & Answer’ session named ‘You Gave Me The Answer.’
As you may already know, Paul McCartney’s crew gathering Paul fans’ questions via his social media accounts and also the official website to have a monthly conversation with Paul himself. This month, Paul and his crew talked about how Paul McCartney stays positive and if music can heal people.
Yelp! Sir Paul McCartney and wife Nancy Shevell reveal their new rescue dog pal Rose
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He is a passionate animal rights activist who has campaigned against cruelty for decades.
Now Sir Paul McCartney has shared a photo of an unwanted animal he rescued to mark America’s Love Your Pet Day. The former Beatle, 78, posted a photo on Instagram of himself with wife Nancy Shevell, 61, and dog Rose.
- Sir Paul McCartney has shared a picture of him with his wife Nancy and their dog
- The former Beatle, 78, shared a photo of the dog on America’s Love Your Pet Day
- In the photograph, Paul and his wife Nancy are sat on chairs with their dog Rose
He is a passionate animal rights activist who has campaigned against cruelty for decades.
Now Sir Paul McCartney has shared a photo of an unwanted animal he rescued to mark America’s Love Your Pet Day. The former Beatle, 78, posted a photo on Instagram of himself with wife Nancy Shevell, 61, and dog Rose.
Iconic Abbey Road Street Sign Heads to Auction
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The street sign of the iconic Abbey Road, home of the legendary Abbey Road Studios, is going up for auction.
According to reports, bidding reached £1,110 GBP (approximately $1,560 USD) just hours after the auction went live and, as of writing, is going for £8,500 GBP (approximately $11,915 USD) — way above its estimated going price of at least £5,000 GBP (approximately $7,010 USD). The sign is being sold by the Westminster City Council, who promises to use the money for better civil services.
The street sign of the iconic Abbey Road, home of the legendary Abbey Road Studios, is going up for auction.
According to reports, bidding reached £1,110 GBP (approximately $1,560 USD) just hours after the auction went live and, as of writing, is going for £8,500 GBP (approximately $11,915 USD) — way above its estimated going price of at least £5,000 GBP (approximately $7,010 USD). The sign is being sold by the Westminster City Council, who promises to use the money for better civil services.
The Beatles are forever
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It all started in a car. I couldn’t tell you how old I was or where we were going, but I remember distinctly the first time I appreciated The Beatles the way I do now. My dad, now owner of a music publishing company based in Nashville, Tenn., has ingrained a comprehensive music education in me and my siblings — beginning with my bedtime lullaby, “My Girl” by The Temptations. In that car, on that day, I realized something that I will now gladly argue to anyone at any time: The Beatles are forever.
It all started in a car. I couldn’t tell you how old I was or where we were going, but I remember distinctly the first time I appreciated The Beatles the way I do now. My dad, now owner of a music publishing company based in Nashville, Tenn., has ingrained a comprehensive music education in me and my siblings — beginning with my bedtime lullaby, “My Girl” by The Temptations. In that car, on that day, I realized something that I will now gladly argue to anyone at any time: The Beatles are forever.
TODAY IN BEATLES HISTORY
1963 - Northern Songs was founded by music publisher Dick James, Brian Epstein, John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The company was set up to publish songs written by Lennon, McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison. Michael Jackson eventually purchased it.
1965 - Filming for the Beatles' second movie, "HELP!" began in the Bahamas.
1992 - Michael Jackson's "Remember The Time" hit #3 in the U.K. The b-side was Jackson's cover of the Beatles' "Come Together."
2003 - Paul McCartney performed a concert as a birthday gift for Wendy Whitworth. Ralph Whitworth offered to pay McCartney $1 million to play a show in San Diego for about 150 guests. McCartney agreed and said he would donate the money to the charity Adopt-A-Minefield.
1965 - Filming for the Beatles' second movie, "HELP!" began in the Bahamas.
1992 - Michael Jackson's "Remember The Time" hit #3 in the U.K. The b-side was Jackson's cover of the Beatles' "Come Together."
2003 - Paul McCartney performed a concert as a birthday gift for Wendy Whitworth. Ralph Whitworth offered to pay McCartney $1 million to play a show in San Diego for about 150 guests. McCartney agreed and said he would donate the money to the charity Adopt-A-Minefield.