Октябрь 30, 2009
Октябрь 29, 2009
John Lennon film brings London festival to an end
LONDON (Reuters) – The London film festival closes on Thursday with the world premiere of “Nowhere Boy,” about John Lennon’s rebellious teenage years and his torrid relationship with his aunt and mother before the Beatles were formed.”The directorial debut of video artist Sam Taylor-Wood”>
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Октябрь 26, 2009
Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison
THERE’S been a lot of fuss about the recent release of the Beatles catalogue inremastered editions … and rightly so for the boys of Liverpool really were the greatest and most influential rock group ever. Almost slipping under the radar is this excellent compilation of the solo work of the quiet yet much-loved George […]
Oct. 26, 1965: The Веаtles are honored with MBEs from the Queen
It was unusual in 1965 for a rock star to receive the MBEs (Member of the British Empire) the Beatles did. And the award didn’t go without some objections from others.But George Harrison, quoted in Disc Weekly, said that at the ceremony, the Queen did her best to put everyone at ease. “Everyone at […]
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Октябрь 21, 2009
JERRY LEE LEWIS - LENNON KISSED LEWIS’ FEET
JERRY LEE LEWIS was stunned when he met JOHN LENNON in the 1970s - because the BEATLES star dropped to his knees and kissed the rock legend’s feet.Lennon credited piano great Lewis with paving the way for bands like the Fab Four, and insisted on thanking his idol when they met backstage at iconic Los […]
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Октябрь 20, 2009
A Sneak Peek at the John Lennon Biopic Nowhere Boy
Young Lennon strolling the streets
Nowhere Boy has finally released pictures of Aaron Johnson’s depiction of a young John Lennon. The film, which is the feature directorial debut of Sam Taylor Wood, tracks the years a young John Lennon is raised by his Aunt Mimi Smith, play by Kristen Scott Thomas. Lennon is reacquainted with his […]
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Октябрь 17, 2009
“I’m Веtter Thаn The Веаtles” - VA
Collection of novelty songs in the wake of Beatlemania in the USA.
Most of the songs date from 1964 and were performed by groups of any genre:
Beat, Garage, Surf or Frat Rock (c)
Октябрь 14, 2009
What I feel, I can’t say
Октябрь 13, 2009
Английские леди под шафэ
Раз в год в Ливерпуле дамы надевают лучшие наряды, идут на скачки и там пьют. Сначала немного, потом побольше… а дальше начинают скакать , как лошади =)
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Thirteen Reasons to Give Ringo Some Respect
This is an excellent list of thirteen reasons given by John Bryant (a session drummer who has played with artists such as Ray Charles) why Ringo Starr was much more than “an average drummer,” as he is often labelled by music critics.Always serving the song without showing off, Ringo was an integral and indipensible part […]
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