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Paul’s pandemic album: Not top-drawer McCartney, but not bad
Beatlefan Publisher Bill King reviews Paul McCartney’s forthcoming “McCartney III” album. … I have to admit that the first time I listened to “McCartney III,” my reaction was not all that positive. However, this is Paul McCartney — master of … Continue reading
More Pie!
Tom Frangione sends along this wrapup of the extra “Flaming Pie” stuff floating around out there that he did for Joe Johnson’s BeatleBrunch … Well, if the five CDs and two DVDs in the newly released Archive Collection edition … Continue reading
When did The Beatles break up?
This is the complete, unedited version of Duncan Driver’s article excerpted in Beatlefan #243. ‘… don’t you know that you can count me out, in.’ — Sung by John Lennon on the song ‘Revolution I’ (1968). One of the most … Continue reading
GETTING NASTY: A Rutle Remembers
Al Sussman pays tribute in Beatlefan #242 to Neil Innes, creator of the brilliant Beatles musical parodies used by The Rutles in addition to playing the band’s Lennon figure, Ron Nasty. Innes was a member of the legendary Bonzo Dog … Continue reading
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The Abbey Road Medley at 50 Years: A Perfect Beatles Goodbye
An edited version of this article by Tim Hatfield about the “Abbey Road” medley appears in Beatlefan #242. Here is the unedited version, complete with academic notes and references. I’m a Beatles fan. There are still a lot of us, … Continue reading
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Why the skimpy bonus material on the ‘Abbey Road’ deluxe box?
Beatlefan reader Mike Edsall discusses his mixed feelings about the “Abbey Road” 50th anniversary deluxe edition. First, let me state where I’m coming from. I am a first-generation Beatles fan who owns close everything they’ve ever released, both group and … Continue reading
Seeing McCartney Up Close at the Garden Remains a Thrilling Memory
Beatlefan Publisher Bill King looks back at Paul’s 1989 return to touring. … As I write this, I’ve spent the evening trading memories with my brother Tim and my buddy Al Sussman about where we were 30 years ago Wednesday … Continue reading
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‘What’s My Name’: Previewing Ringo’s Latest Homespun Album
Bill King takes an advance look at Ringo Starr’s new album release … Ringo’s “What’s My Name,” due out Oct. 25 (but made available digitally in advance for review), is aptly described in the liner notes provided by the record … Continue reading
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Exclusive: Track Listing and Credits for Ringo’s Upcoming ‘What’s My Name’ Album
Beatlefan has learned advance details on Ringo Starr’s forthcoming album. Ringo Starr’s new album will be released Oct. 25, as Beatlefan previously reported, and is titled “What’s My Name,” according to two informed sources. The sources also confirmed that the … Continue reading
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