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Song of the Week #41 – “And I Love Her”
Written by admin on February 14, 2011 – 9:44 am - |
As it is Valentine’s Day today, it is fitting that the Song of the Week is one of The Beatles’ finest love songs, “And I Love Her.” |
Tags: A Hard Days Night, And I Love Her, Diana Krall, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Beatles
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Grammys round-up – wins for Jeff Beck, Paul McCartney & Neil Young
Written by admin on February 14, 2011 – 9:31 am -| Jeff Beck was the most successful of the veteran artists at this year’s Grammys, winning three awards last night. There were also wins for Paul McCartney, Neil Young, Buddy Guy and Mavis Staples. |
Tags: Grammy Awards, Grammys, Jay-Z, Jeff Beck, Lady Antebellum, Lady Gaga, Mavis Staples, Neil Young, Paul McCartney
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John Lennon is Virgin Media’s Legend of the Year
Written by admin on February 10, 2011 – 7:06 pm -| John Lennon has been voted Legend of the Year for 2010 in the Virgin Media Music Awards. The year saw the re-release of Lennon’s solo catalogue and many events to commemorate both the 30th anniversary of his death in December and what would have been his 70th birthday in October. |
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Celebrating 50 years since The Beatles’ Cavern debut
Written by admin on February 9, 2011 – 6:00 am -| Fans of The Beatles will gather at the Cavern Club today to mark the 50th anniversary of the band’s debut performance at the venue.
The Beatles’ debut at the club was a lunchtime session on February 9, 1961. This was followed by almost three hundred performances before their final appearance at the club on August 3, 1963. |
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John Lennon’s letters to be published
Written by admin on January 22, 2011 – 7:00 pm - |
A large number of John Lennon’s letters will be published next year after Yoko Ono sold the rights for a reported £500,000. |
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