Abbey Road outtakes – Page 2

My Favorite “G” “Songs For Sunday”! Beatles! Bond! Genesis And Grand Funk’s “American Band!”

By johnrieber on December 2, 2017 • ( 6 )

Paul McCartney Tosses Off A “G” Gem! Just a guy at a piano, but what came from the mind of Paul McCartney was genius and a great way to begin my “Songs For Sunday” – with a varied look at… Read More ›

The Greatest Rock Anthems! Who’s #1? The Beatles? Led Zeppelin? Let the “Rock-Off” Begin!

By johnrieber on August 13, 2017 • ( 27 )

Classic Rock! Well, as you can see Roger Daltry and Pete Townsend are over the moon with excitement about this new post. Take a moment to be impressed with just HOW HIGH Townsend leaps during his guitar playing! For many,… Read More ›

The Brilliant “Sgt. Peppers” Turns 50! And Hits #1 Again! The Beatles! A “Lonely Hearts Club” Musical Revolution!

By johnrieber on June 1, 2017 • ( 14 )

The Beatles Are #1 On The Charts! Yes, fifty years after the original release, “Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band” is topping the music charts! The amazing new box set, which I will get into shortly, is the #1 record… Read More ›

“Sgt. Peppers” RAW! The Beatles Rock Out A Stripped Down Version Of The Title Track!

By johnrieber on April 27, 2017 • ( 3 )

“I feel it, I feel it, oh baby now I feel it … Gotta be free now” Sing it, John! This is a revelation for fans of The Beatles – a raw, stripped down take of “Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts… Read More ›

Paul McCartney’s April 12 1967 Hippie Trip! The Beatles “365 Days”! 50 Years Ago, The One That Led To “Magical Mystery Tour!”

By johnrieber on April 12, 2017 • ( 6 )

The Beatles Get Their “Hippie” On! Fifty years ago, on April 12, 1967 – Paul McCartney was photographed on a journey back from the world of hippies, which would lead to one of the band’s great albums! This is Paul… Read More ›

“Daytime Nighttime Suffering!” Paul McCartney’s Toss-Off Gem! Don’t Say “Goodnight Tonight!”

By johnrieber on March 17, 2017 • ( 12 )

Paul McCartney’s “Toss Off” Gems! Paul McCartney routinely released songs throughout his career that never ended up on albums – at least not until special editions and bonus tracks became part of the “reissue” strategy in music. It all began… Read More ›

Big Beatles $$$ Lawsuit – SETTLED! Paul McCartney Gets His Beatles Songs Back!

By johnrieber on January 19, 2017 • ( 14 )

Breaking Beatles News! Paul McCartney’s lawsuit against Sony has been settled, and his Beatles songs are his again! As The Guardian reports: “Paul McCartney has reached a settlement over copyright to the Beatles catalogue, avoiding a legal battle that could… Read More ›

Paul McCartney’s $$$ “Wonderful Christmastime!” Macca’s Big Money Holiday Hit!

By johnrieber on December 17, 2016 • ( 14 )

“Love it or hate it, few songs within the McCartney oeuvre have provoked such strong reactions.” So what Paul McCartney song is under this microscope? Paul McCartney’s $$$ Christmas Single! “Wonderful Christmastime” is the 1979 Christmas song by Paul McCartney…. Read More ›

“Happy Xmas (War Is Over)”! John Lennon’s Powerful Anti-War Christmas Song!

By johnrieber on December 6, 2016 • ( 11 )

“Now I understand what you have to do: Put your political message across with a little honey.” With those words, John Lennon created a holiday song with a powerful message of peace. Time to celebrate his iconic Christmas single! “Happy… Read More ›

“The Turtles” Musicians Get Million$! “Flo & Eddie” Prevail In Fight To Protect Music!

By johnrieber on November 30, 2016 • ( 2 )

Breaking news from the music world: the group “Flo & Eddie” has prevailed against SiriusXM in their fight to be paid for use of their music…. You will know “Flo & Eddie” better as Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan, founding… Read More ›