Tagged: The Beatles

Paul McCartney to Regain Rights to Beatles Songs

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He’s going to be so rich. read more »

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Yim Yames Likes Beatles

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My Morning Jacket frontman covers the best of the Fab Four. WE SAID IT! read more »

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Beatles: Rock Band Unveiled

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Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr joined Yoko Ono and Olivia Harrison at the E3 Business & Media Summit in New York today to premiere The Beatles: Rock Band, the next installment of the popular video game and one that’s billed to provide a “revolutionary tour of The Beatles’ music, career, and legacy.” read more »

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Greatest Song At This Moment – The Ramones "Smash You"

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I’m not gonna solve all the Ramones’ problems, in music or otherwise. But I can’t help lamenting the fact that “Smash You” — representing such a higher-than-normal high for one of the greatest bands to walk the Earth — is underrepresented. read more »

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Five Questions For M. Ward

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Matt Ward isn’t exactly the most talkative individual. Sure, his accomplished career vindicates him from having to be a good interview or even offer some random blogger insight into his creative process. But like all writers, I thought I’d have a chance to dig a bit deeper. read more »

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A Great And Unsought Honor: The 75 Most Played Songs In Britain Over The Last 75 Years

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Because this is the type of vital information without which our lives could not continue, the British music licensing board announced Monday that Procul Harem’s “A Whiter Shade Of Pale” is the most-played song in public places in Britain over the last 75 years. read more »

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Notes From Middle America – Black Gasoline

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I have to ask. What happened to rock? Has it become passé or uncool for a band to struggle, tour, play shows night after night to build a fan base without the help of excessive internet buzz or douche bags in the “hip” magazines who supposedly have their fingers on the pulse of the American youth culture? If a band has to work hard to get what they have, is that far less important than the mandatory polo shirts they wear on stage? read more »

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Digitally Remastered Beatles Collection To Hit Shelves With Beatles: Rock Band

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Beatles fans, hold on to your pants — you were already looking forward to 09.09.09 for the release of The Beatles’ Rock Band game, but now the day promises to be even more epic with the release of the entire Fab Four catalog, digitally remastered for the very first time. read more »

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Greatest Song At This Moment – Jackson 5 "I Want You Back"

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Here is an interesting question concerning your perception of the world and history: Do you consider The Jackson 5 to be part of Michael Jackson‘s career? That is to say when you think of Michael Jackson’s greatest hits, do you put “ABC” in the mix along with “Beat It” and “Rock With You”? read more »

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"Guitar Hero: Metallica" Details Released

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Guitar Hero enthusiasts, today is your lucky day. Just as we told you last week, the Beatles will have their own Rock Band game coming out in September. Now we bring you even more finger-shredding news, as the release date of the new “Guitar Hero: Metallica” game has been announced. read more »

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