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Sir Paul McCartney’s album of standards out in February
Written by admin on December 19, 2011 – 7:06 pm -Sir Paul McCartney has announced further details about his as yet untitled album of standards, which will be released in February.
The album will feature collaborations with Diana Krall and her band, and also guest appearances from Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder. The bulk of the album will comprise McCartney’s interpretations of the classic American standards that he grew up listening to, but there will also be two new compositions – “My Valentine” and “Only Our Hearts.”
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Beatles Ultimate Album-by-Album Guide & Yellow Submarine Book
Written by admin on December 13, 2011 – 7:21 pm -| The editors of Rolling Stone have produced the “Beatles Ultimate Album-by-Album Guide” app for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
The app, which is downloadable from the iTunes store, presents the behind the scenes story of the Beatles original 13 classic albums. |
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Fans mark 10th anniversary of George Harrison’s death
Written by admin on November 29, 2011 – 11:27 am - |
The 10th anniversary of George Harrison’s death is being marked in Liverpool today with a series of events, including a service at the city’s Anglican Cathedral and two concerts. |
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Elvis, Beatles, Hendrix & Springsteen feature in rock & pop auction
Written by admin on November 26, 2011 – 3:49 pm - |
Over 900 rock ‘n’ roll and pop culture artifacts will go on sale in the Rock & Pop Culture Auction which runs from November 30 to December 9. |
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Vintage Paul McCartney letter sells for £34,850
Written by admin on November 16, 2011 – 9:21 am -A letter from Paul McCartney to an unknown drummer has sold at auction for £34,850 ($55,865).
The letter, dated 12 August, 1960, was written by McCartney in response to a notice placed by the drummer in the Liverpool Echo. McCartney was inviting the drummer to audition for the then unknown Beatles, noting that he must be available for a trip to Hamburg, expenses paid £18 per week (approx.), for 2 months.
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