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Post by coachbk on Jan 19, 2011 9:43:45 GMT -5
Among my gifts this XMAS was THE UNRELEASED BEATLES by Richie Unterberger. I'm only up to 1963, but it is amazing how hard they worked that year. The two albums and 3 singles (A & B sides) not on albums would be more than most groups anyway. But they did an incredible amount of BBC radio shows along with a pretty full concert schedule. Anyone who says the Beatles were just "lucky" and didn't work hard has no idea what they are talking about. The Beatles outworked everybody else and that is a big factor in their enormous success.
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Post by secretfriend on Jan 19, 2011 16:52:40 GMT -5
Great book! I've read and re-read it many times.
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Post by Steve Marinucci on Jan 19, 2011 17:07:37 GMT -5
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Post by vectisfabber on Jun 19, 2011 16:50:20 GMT -5
Big thick book - an entertaining read, with loads of useful information.
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Post by scousette on Jun 20, 2011 11:02:14 GMT -5
Tomorrow night I start attending a class taught by Richie at the local community college.
The Beatles: The Rock Group that Changed the World
An in-depth overview of the history of the Beatles, the most popular and influential rock group of all time. Using both common and rare recordings and video clips, the course will trace their artistic evolution from the dawn of their career in the early 1960s through their breakup about a decade later. The development of the numerous styles they pioneered and mastered will be explored in detail, from the relatively simple Merseybeat of their first recordings through the folk-rock, hard rock, psychedelia, and progressive art rock they delved into as the 1960s progressed. The Beatles were among the most important agents of social change of the 20th Century, and the course will also examine their massive effect on the popular music and culture of their era.
Really looking forward to this!
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Post by Steve Marinucci on Jun 21, 2011 9:59:46 GMT -5
Tomorrow night I start attending a class taught by Richie at the local community college. The Beatles: The Rock Group that Changed the World An in-depth overview of the history of the Beatles, the most popular and influential rock group of all time. Using both common and rare recordings and video clips, the course will trace their artistic evolution from the dawn of their career in the early 1960s through their breakup about a decade later. The development of the numerous styles they pioneered and mastered will be explored in detail, from the relatively simple Merseybeat of their first recordings through the folk-rock, hard rock, psychedelia, and progressive art rock they delved into as the 1960s progressed. The Beatles were among the most important agents of social change of the 20th Century, and the course will also examine their massive effect on the popular music and culture of their era. Really looking forward to this! Tell him I said hi.
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Post by scousette on Jun 21, 2011 10:57:39 GMT -5
OK!
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Post by John S. Damm on Jun 21, 2011 13:24:28 GMT -5
Is this going to be like the hilarious 1980's movie Back To School except it is our own scousette who is BWOC(Big Woman On Campus) and the center of all campus social activity?
Have fun tonight. Sounds like if you drop Steve's name you'll be teacher's pet! ;D
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Post by scousette on Jun 21, 2011 14:57:33 GMT -5
I get about as much respect around here as Rodney D, so yeah, the comparison is apt. If I don't have a senior moment and forget to show up for class, I'll provide a recap tomorrow. But not too much or else I'll bill everybody for reimbursement of my tuition. ;D
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Post by Steve Marinucci on Jun 21, 2011 17:46:00 GMT -5
I get about as much respect around here as Rodney D, so yeah, the comparison is apt. If I don't have a senior moment and forget to show up for class, I'll provide a recap tomorrow. But not too much or else I'll bill everybody for reimbursement of my tuition. ;D scousette's avi is quite apt. Better watch it, John. I won't be able to help you if she takes you on.
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Post by scousette on Jun 21, 2011 17:57:20 GMT -5
I get about as much respect around here as Rodney D, so yeah, the comparison is apt. If I don't have a senior moment and forget to show up for class, I'll provide a recap tomorrow. But not too much or else I'll bill everybody for reimbursement of my tuition. ;D scousette's avi is quite apt. Better watch it, John. I won't be able to help you if she takes you on. LMAO Thanks to ProBoards for making this avi available. But I have been very good here the past few months and not fought with anybody -- well, except with John over Tony Hicks.
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Post by Steve Marinucci on Jun 21, 2011 18:36:11 GMT -5
scousette's avi is quite apt. Better watch it, John. I won't be able to help you if she takes you on. LMAO Thanks to ProBoards for making this avi available. But I have been very good here the past few months and not fought with anybody -- well, except with John over Tony Hicks. And not enough, I might add.
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Post by Panther on Oct 17, 2011 0:34:15 GMT -5
I'm reading this book right now -- almost done -- and really enjoying it. Frankly, a book like The Beatles Get Back Disaster or whatever it's called would be too much hard-going for me, but this kind of book is perfect. It's like a bootleg guide from a very sane, respectable author who understands the difference between obsessives and casual fans.
Even though I'm a knowledgeable Beatle nut (though most of you put me to shame), I've always avoided the Beatlemania-era concerts, as the bits I'd heard weren't enjoyable. Unterberger's book, however, made me think I should check out the Atlanta '65 bootleg, which I did and it's fantastic!
I also recommend his books Eight Miles High and Turn, Turn, Turn, which are two volumes about the folk-rock movement (in the USA, mainly) in the 60s. Great, great, stuff.
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Post by coachbk on Dec 29, 2013 17:45:22 GMT -5
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I also recommend his books Eight Miles High and Turn, Turn, Turn, which are two volumes about the folk-rock movement (in the USA, mainly) in the 60s. Great, great, stuff.[/quote]
I agree. I've read both of these. I also recommend Richie's UNKNOWN LEGENDS OF ROCK AND ROLL and URBAN SPACEMEN AND WAYFARING STRANGERS. I've discovered some great music from all these books!
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