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One on One With McCartney: Fan Tour Reports

Posted on October 30, 2017 by beatlefanmagazine

Here is a selection of reports filed by Beatlefan contributors from the recent U.S. leg of Paul McCartney’s One on One tour. See Beatlefan #228 for more coverage. Tom Frangione reporting on some of the New York area shows … … Continue reading →

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First Impressions: Sirius/XM’s Beatles Channel

Posted on May 30, 2017 by beatlefanmagazine

Beatlefan Executive Editor Al Sussman offers some random observations on the early days of Sirius/XM’s channel devoted to The Beatles. By now, you probably know the trivia. “All You Need Is Love” was the first song played on The Beatles … Continue reading →

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The Real Pure McCartney: 100 Essential Tracks

Posted on April 24, 2016 by beatlefanmagazine

A lot of Macca fans have expressed dissatisfaction with the song selection for the forthcoming “Pure McCartney” career retrospective, noting that the 67-song lineup has serious omissions and doesn’t accurately reflect Paul McCartney’s entire solo career. Beatlefan Contributing Editor Tom … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: John Lennon 75th Birthday Concert

Posted on December 7, 2015 by beatlefanmagazine

IMAGINE: JOHN LENNON 75th BIRTHDAY CONCERT, THE THEATER AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK CITY, DECEMBER 5, 2015 As this 75th birthday year had pretty much come and gone without any fanfare from the Lennon camp, it was nice to have a … Continue reading →

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The Beatles’ ‘1+’ — A Fan’s Notes

Posted on September 20, 2015 by beatlefanmagazine

Apple Corps and UMG have announced the Nov. 6 release of multiple configurations of reworked and expanded versions of the “1” album that showcase The Beatles’ promo films along with their 27 No.1 U.K. and U.S. singles. Beatlefan Contributing Editor … Continue reading →

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Wandering Early and Late … With James Taylor

Posted on June 21, 2015 by beatlefanmagazine

Beatlefan Contributing Editor Tom Frangione got to take part in a Sirius XM session with James Taylor on June 19 and talked with the star about what it was like to be on The Beatles’ Apple Records label early in … Continue reading →

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L.A. Fest a Hit With Beatles Fans

Posted on October 21, 2014 by beatlefanmagazine

The granddaddy of Beatles fan conventions, the Fest for Beatles Fans (formerly known as Beatlefest), returned recently to Los Angeles for the first time in 14 years. Correspondent Peter Palmiere was on hand and filed this report. … John Lennon … Continue reading →

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