First released: 1995
After a seemingly interminable wait, the first volume of unreleased Beatles rarities were finally issued legitimately. This volume contained their earliest recordings from 1957 all the way through 1964. Though there are still many examples from this period still unavailable, it is nice to finally have a legal copy of "Leave My Kitten Alone" and "How Do You Do It". The big bonus was the “new” Beatles song "Free As a Bird", which had its world premiere only days before on the television version of the "Anthology".
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
"Anthology…So Far, The" by Ringo Starr - ***
First released: 2000
Though this album features a number of tracks previously released on "Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band", "Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band Volume 2 Live From Montreux", and "Ringo Starr and His Third All-Starr Band Volume 1", this set also features live performances from Ringo’s fourth, fifth and sixth All-Starr Band tours, including the excellent Peter Frampton/Jack Bruce tour (fourth). This is the live compilation to get. Strangely, Mark Farner was originally left off of a starring song, so after the UK version was released, a bonus track was added to the three CD US version.
Though this album features a number of tracks previously released on "Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band", "Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band Volume 2 Live From Montreux", and "Ringo Starr and His Third All-Starr Band Volume 1", this set also features live performances from Ringo’s fourth, fifth and sixth All-Starr Band tours, including the excellent Peter Frampton/Jack Bruce tour (fourth). This is the live compilation to get. Strangely, Mark Farner was originally left off of a starring song, so after the UK version was released, a bonus track was added to the three CD US version.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Answer’s at the End, The by George Harrison - **
First released: 1975
So what is the answer at the end? Why, it’s "Isn’t it a Pity". George must REALLY like that song. This time it’s on "Extra Texture", not "All Things Must Pass".
So what is the answer at the end? Why, it’s "Isn’t it a Pity". George must REALLY like that song. This time it’s on "Extra Texture", not "All Things Must Pass".
Answering Machine Messages: Paul McCartney by Paul McCartney - **
First released: 1993
This is a rarity off of an album by Rusty and the Boneheads from Bakersfield radio station 105.3 KKXX called "Bogged Down by Reality". Paul and other celebrities were coerced to record separate phone messages that listeners could use for their own home answering machines. Paul’s message isn’t much, but the joy comes from friends shocked to discover that you got such a famous celebrity to record your outgoing message.
This is a rarity off of an album by Rusty and the Boneheads from Bakersfield radio station 105.3 KKXX called "Bogged Down by Reality". Paul and other celebrities were coerced to record separate phone messages that listeners could use for their own home answering machines. Paul’s message isn’t much, but the joy comes from friends shocked to discover that you got such a famous celebrity to record your outgoing message.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Another Thought by Lon & Derek Van Eaton - **
First released: 1972
Lon & Derek Van Eaton song produced and performed with George for their album "Brother". Maybe I should listen to it again, but I remember the Van Eaton’s album for Apple to not be much. It’s also never been officially released to CD, so I’ll have to dig out my vinyl.
Lon & Derek Van Eaton song produced and performed with George for their album "Brother". Maybe I should listen to it again, but I remember the Van Eaton’s album for Apple to not be much. It’s also never been officially released to CD, so I’ll have to dig out my vinyl.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Another Girl by The Beatles - ****
First released: 1965
A fun track by McCartney and playfully performed in the "Help!" movie as well as on the LP. When I saw "Help!" for the first time, I wished I was McCartney as he strummed across the bikini-clad girl’s tits emulating a guitar. Must be nice to be a Beatle! The visual jump cuts were also another step towards "The Monkees".
It's also on 2006's "The Capitol Albums, Vol. 2".
A fun track by McCartney and playfully performed in the "Help!" movie as well as on the LP. When I saw "Help!" for the first time, I wished I was McCartney as he strummed across the bikini-clad girl’s tits emulating a guitar. Must be nice to be a Beatle! The visual jump cuts were also another step towards "The Monkees".
It's also on 2006's "The Capitol Albums, Vol. 2".
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Another Day By Paul McCartney - ****
First released: 1971
Though it began its life as a Beatles recording, as rehearsals do exist of this song from 1969, the proper version was recorded by Paul as his first single release. Strangely, "Maybe I’m Amazed" was never even considered for a single. This song in turn was never considered for album and didn’t turn up on an album until 1978’s "Wings Greatest", 1987’s "All The Best" and 2001’s "Wingspan". Strange, as it isn’t truly a Wings song. I enjoy it immensely for what it is, but it does seem a little lightweight for Paul and especially in comparison to what the other three Beatles were churning out by this time. It was also added to the UK CD reissue of "Ram" in 1993.
Though it began its life as a Beatles recording, as rehearsals do exist of this song from 1969, the proper version was recorded by Paul as his first single release. Strangely, "Maybe I’m Amazed" was never even considered for a single. This song in turn was never considered for album and didn’t turn up on an album until 1978’s "Wings Greatest", 1987’s "All The Best" and 2001’s "Wingspan". Strange, as it isn’t truly a Wings song. I enjoy it immensely for what it is, but it does seem a little lightweight for Paul and especially in comparison to what the other three Beatles were churning out by this time. It was also added to the UK CD reissue of "Ram" in 1993.
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