1970-12: The Beatles Christmas Album?

Interesting sum-up of all previous Christmas albums sent for fans of the fan club, was sent out today at 1970-12-18, compiling everything since 1963:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CXm0q0su3Rs/

2020-12: Edição dos Discos de Natal dos Beatles...

... Christmas Records box set (2020-12-13, artigo da RS):

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/beatles-rare-fan-club-christmas-records-a-complete-guide-120854/

Citando: 

"Between 1963 and 1969, the Beatles sent limited-edition Christmas singles to paid-up members of their fan club. Consisting of wordplay-laden spoken messages, surreal skits and snatches of original songs, these ultra-rare plastic “flexidisc” records existed in a hazy area between bootlegs and legitimate, if tough to find, releases. In 2017, they were reissued on vinyl as part of a limited-edition box set, The Christmas Records, making them available for general purchase for the first time.

The goofy tracks capture the band at their most playful, showcasing their warm camaraderie and wit punctuated by cheery cries of their invented Yuletide greeting: “Happy Crimble!” As their fame grew and the pressure became more immense, the Beatles welcomed the chance to blow off steam and follow their creativity into areas beyond their usual pop fare. These low-stakes sessions emboldened them to experiment, sometimes inspiring ideas that would later appear on their better-known work. Even when they’re not pushing the artistic envelope, their eccentric humor, heavily influenced by British radio comedy collective the Goons, remains as funny now as it was half a century earlier.

Here’s a comprehensive look at the Beatles’ seven Christmas records"

Link para compra:

https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Records-Box-Set/dp/B077181T6W/

2017-11-28: Paul McCartney fã de Elbow? (Vídeo)

PM enviou um e-mail aos Elbow depois de ouvir uma das suas músicas na rádio:
http://www.radiox.co.uk/artists/elbow/guy-garvey-paul-mccartney-john-lewis-cover-fan/

Citando:
"The Elbow frontman has talked about whether The Beatles legend has heard their Beatles cover, and revealed why he made Macca's daughter Stella cry [Elbow recently covered The Beatles' Golden Slumbers for this year's John Lewis Christmas advert.]

But asked if Paul McCartney has heard their rendition yet, Guy Garvey told Radio X's Chris Moyles we wasn't sure, but revealed Macca is a bit of a fan.

Watch our video above to find out more.

The frontman explained: "We had an email from Paul McCartney last year about an Elbow song though, which is pretty much the best thing that's ever happened.

"He said he heard us performing Magnificent (She Says) on the radio when he was dropping one of his kids off, and he said he pulled over and waited till the end of song till he found out who it was."

He added with disbelief: "And then he thought to email us!" (...)"

2017-12-06: Album perdido de PM apareceu no YouTube

Aparentemente apenas 3 cópias foram feitas de prenda para os colegas de banda, mas apareceu no YouTube:
http://www.nme.com/news/music/listen-paul-mccartneys-incredibly-rare-long-lost-christmas-album-unforgettable-1965-2168612

Citando:
"Maccas becomes a Christmas DJ for his Beatles bandmates

Paul McCartney‘s incredibly rare and long-lost Christmas album ‘Unforgettable’ has resurfaced over 60 years since it was first made."

No YouTube:

https://youtu.be/aOoHlpf6hBQ

1964-12-24: Relato de John Beecham que tocou com os Beatles no Hammersmith Odeon

Não fazia ideia que os Beatles tinham tocado no Hammersmith Odeon (Londres) para espetáculos de Natal (até16 de Janeiro) e aonde já estive - a ver os Yes (finalmente indigitados para o Hall of Fame este ano) há uns anos atrás:


https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2016/dec/23/beatles-christmas-shows-john-beecham-mike-cotton-band-1964#img-1


Citando:
"I’m standing next to the singer Elkie Brooks, apparently with a thatched roof on my head. We wanted to look like the Beatles, and copied their hair and wore the same boots: Cuban heels from Anello & Davide, which became known as the Beatle Boot. "

1968: A mensagem de Natal

Sempre ouvi falar destas mensagens gravadas para os membros do clube de fãs, nunca tinha ouvido. Eis-las (a de 1968 e ligações para as outras no final, desde 1963):
http://www.thebeatlesrarity.com/2013/12/23/beatles-rarity-of-the-week-the-beatles-1968-christmas-record-fan-club-record/

News: Paul McCartney e o Natal e as tangerinas?

O que é que tem a ver Natal e tangerinas para o Sir PM?
Artigo do Daily Mail sobre a entrevista recente (UK):
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2887065/Paul-McCartney-got-just-tangerine-nuts-child-Christmas.html