Is it normal that a band that ended on 1970 still gets radio airplay and frequent references in the social media almost every day here in Europe? This is a very personal and somewhat infomal logbook of some of these references to The Beatles as a proof of their everlasting relevance and continuing influence over the years. As if they needed. Also includes highlights of promotions and some additional info on the band. Mainly in Portuguese (sorry guys).
quinta-feira, 4 de novembro de 2021
1963: Rattle your jewelry?
domingo, 30 de agosto de 2020
2020-08: The 100 greatest UK singles
quarta-feira, 19 de dezembro de 2018
2018-12: As fotos de Norman Parkinson em Abbey Road
... Em Abbey Road (1963). Detalhes muito interessantes das gravações nesse dia (músicas do With The Beatles) e guitarras usadas:
https://www.theguardian.com/music/gallery/2018/dec/19/norman-parkinson-portraits-the-beatles-abbey-road
Citando:
"Pre Fab: Norman Parkinson's early Beatles portraits
The fashion photographer captured the Beatles at Abbey Road in September 1963, as they recorded their second LP With the Beatles
Main image: The Beatles at the President Hotel, Russell Square in London, on 12 September 1963. Photograph: Norman Parkinson/Iconic Images"
domingo, 15 de abril de 2018
1963-04-14: Beatles conhecem Rolling Stones
https://observador.pt/2018/04/14/ha-55-anos-os-beatles-descobriam-os-rolling-stones/
Citando:
"Há precisamente 55 anos, a 14 de abril de 1963, as duas bandas inglesas que daí a uns meses começariam um longo reinado como as maiores do Reino Unido (para muitos, são as duas maiores bandas de sempre) encontravam-se pela primeira vez. O encontro aconteceu num pub londrino chamado Crawdaddy Club, que tinha como “banda da casa” o então ainda muito jovem grupo de Mick Jagger e Keith Richards.
A noite era de folga para o quarteto de Liverpool, à época já muito mediático, que acabara de atuar pela terceira vez no programa de televisão (dedicado à música) Thank Your Lucky Stars (já lá haviam estado em janeiro e fevereiro desse ano). Recém chegados a Londres, para onde se haviam mudado, os Beatles estavam curiosos, queriam conhecer a cena musical da cidade."
sábado, 17 de fevereiro de 2018
2018-02-17: Os Beatles em Plymouth (1963)
https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/history/beatles-first-plymouth-concert-revealed-1207696
Citando:
"Rare photos have revealed a behind-the-scenes glimpse at The Beatles historic debut Plymouth concert.
One momentous day in 1963, the biggest band in the world arrived in Plymouth for the first time.
Still in their early days and sporting their trademark mop haircuts but with more relaxed suits than they had previously been known for, the Fab Four were working their way around the country on their autumn tour when they played the ABC on November 13.
It was to be the band's fourth tour of Britain within nine months, this one scheduled for six weeks. In mid-November, as 'Beatlemania' intensified, police reportedly resorted to using high-pressure water hoses to control the crowd before a concert in Plymouth."
quinta-feira, 26 de outubro de 2017
2017-08-26: Botas de camurça de Ringo (1963) vão a leilão
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-40960525
Citando:
"Unlike the leather boots worn by the rest of the Fab Four, Starr had his own suede versions of the distinctive pointed-toe footwear with a lower heel.
This was so he could use the pedals of his drum kit while performing on stage.
The sale has been organised by The Beatles Shop in Liverpool. Its owner estimates the boots will fetch up to £5,000 in the 26 August auction.
The size-seven boots were given to a family friend by Starr's mother and stepfather in the 1960s and have remained in his possession ever since."
quarta-feira, 4 de janeiro de 2017
2017-01-05: Jornal com assinaturas falsificadas por John Lennon vai a leilão
O jornal da ICI foi enviar pelo fotógrafo da Rainha do Carnaval de 1963 na capa na esperança que eles o devolvessem assinado.
Após a sua morte a viúva ao tentar vender a uma leiloeira descobriu que tinha sido John Lennon a assinar pelos quatro.
terça-feira, 22 de março de 2016
2013-12-01: Beatles 1963 rarities published temporarily on iTunes
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-25413838
PS. Notas interessantes sobre as leis do copyright (Master tapes, álbuns, demos).