Beatle Podcast – Beatles City

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Beatle Podcast – Beatles City
by beatlesblogger
Posted on August 21, 2020

We’ve only just become aware of a pretty decent and worthwhile Beatle podcast called Beatles City.

This one definitely sits more under the “History” genre subtitle than it does “Music” – so maybe that’s why it’s eluded us so far. But it’s great and well worth a listen!

Esquire magazine recently included Beatles City in their “93 Best Podcasts of 2020” list:

It’s the 50th anniversary of the band’s poisonous break-up, but this project from the Liverpool Echo digs back into the very early years of the Beatles. Everyone in Liverpool has a Beatles story in their family, whether it’s nana seeing them at the Cavern on her lunch hour or your dad’s mate’s uncle’s mate who swears blind he sold George Harrison a Ford Cortina in 1963. This project from the Liverpool Echo tries to record them all before they fall out of living memory – take Helen Anderson, for instance, a contemporary of John Lennon at Liverpool College of Art. She made clothes for Lennon from sketches he gave her, and sat in on his early rehearsals at the college with Paul and George.

Beatles City is co-hosted and curated by Ellen Kirwin and Laura Davis and is funded by the Liverpool Echo newspaper. The podcast is an effort to document, in audio form, the early history of that city’s most famous sons – and as much as possible through the eyes of the local people who were there at the time, watching this band form and take on the world.

Now in it’s fourth series, the podcast has some extraordinary eye-witness accounts from names we know like Pete Best and Freda Kelly, through to the more obscure (but none-the-less interesting) aquaintances and bit-players in the larger story.

Check out the trailer for Series 1:

Paul McCartney breaks silence on 'daunting' moment with late wife Linda McCartney

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Paul McCartney breaks silence on 'daunting' moment with late wife Linda McCartney
PAUL MCCARTNEY, who rose to fame in British rock band The Beatles, has spoken candidly about a moment he shared with his first wife Linda McCartney.
By MICHELLE MARSHALL
PUBLISHED:  Thu, Aug 27, 2020


Paul McCartney breaks silence on 'daunting' moment with late wife Linda (Image: GETTY)

Sir Paul McCartney, 78, was a part of the prominent British rock band The Beatles, which also consisted of John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. The legendary musician tied the knot with his first wife Linda McCartney in 1969.

Following the Beatles, the couple eventually formed the band Wings and recorded an array of hits in the 1970s.

The pair also share three adult children together; Mary, Stella and James.

Paul recently opened up about his marriage to Linda in a recent broadcast as the singer admitted one of their initial attractions to each other was their shared "love of animals".

Speaking about their relationship, he explained: "When I met Linda, one of the immediate things was our love of animals.


Sir Paul McCartney spoke about the couple's bond and love of animals (Image: GETTY)

"That was a huge bond between us. We loved animals."

Paul added: "And [Linda] had this warm, innocent view of animals."

The singer continued to Lily Cole on her podcast Who Cares Wins about the pair giving up meat.

The Beatles bandmate explained the couple's decision to become vegetarians during a "daunting" moment they shared on their Scottish farm.


Linda McCartney and Paul McCartney went onto be vegetarians (Image: GETTY)

"But we ate [animals] because we both were brought up as traditional eaters," Paul explained.

"We were on our farm in Scotland one day and it was lambing season. The lambs were running up and down the field."

He continued: "It was the joy of spring and the lambs had just been born and they were safe out in the sunshine.

"Winter had finished and the lambs would just run from one end of the field.


Sir Paul McCartney rose to fame in The Beatles (Image: GETTY)

"It was like one of them had said, 'Let's go back.'"

Paul went on: "And they would run to the other end of the field and they would just keep running. We were looking and loving it.

"But we looked down and we were eating a leg of lamb for Sunday dinner.

"We both said, 'Woah, wait a minute.' We made the connection."

Paul revealed it was at that moment he and his late wife decided to cut meat out of their diet.

"So we thought that maybe we should do something about this and why don't we go vegetarian," the musician commented.

"And that's what we did. But it was kind of daunting."

The couple set up Linda McCartney Foods in 1991 which offered frozen vegetarian meals.

Linda became an animal-rights activist until her death in 1998.

9/5: Rock Cellar Productions Presents ‘Labor Day Weekend Countdown: The Beatles Top 50 All-Time Favorite Songs’ Free Live Stream Concert Hosted by Chris Carter

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9/5: Rock Cellar Productions Presents ‘Labor Day Weekend Countdown: The Beatles Top 50 All-Time Favorite Songs’ Free Live Stream Concert Hosted by Chris Carter
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ON AUGUST 19, 2020





What are you doing this Labor Day Weekend? No matter where you are, or what you’ll be up to the holiday weekend, here’s a great suggestion for some at-home musical entertainment: “Labor Day Weekend Countdown: The Beatles Top 50 All-Time Favorite Songs,” a live stream concert proudly presented by Rock Cellar Productions and The Tribe Band.

Chris Carter, host of America’s longest-running Beatles radio show, Breakfast with the Beatles (on SiriusXM and 95.5 KLOS) will be the show’s emcee, counting down the Top 50 All-Time Beatles Songs, as voted on by fans here at Rock Cellar a few weeks back, and he’ll be introducing the performances by The Tribe Band. The show will be live-streamed from the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA, with adherence to proper health precautions, and will feature such legendary Beatles tracks as “Hey Jude,” “Let It Be,” “Come Together,” “Yesterday,” and many more fan faves.



The show will stream live via  AlertTheGlobe.com  and on the  Rock Cellar Magazine Facebook page , beginning at 6 p.m. PDT.

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Labor Day Beatles Countdown! You chose the top 50 Beatles songs. Now see them performed in a live stream - FREE! Labor Day Weekend. Starts Sat. Sept. 5th, 6 p.m. PDT. Hosted by Chris Carter - "Breakfast with the Beatles." This event will be LIVE STREAMED from the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. The Tribe’s core band will be joined by an array of stellar singers. THE BAND Drums – Kevin Wachs Bass - Chad Watson (guests Mike Hill, Freebo) Keys – Nick Petrillo (guest Josh Goldberg) Guitars – Laurence Juber, Joey Delgado (guest Steve Postell) Percussion – Lauri Reimer THE SINGERS Alice Howe - Carly Smithson - Chris Paul Overall - Deanna Wheeler - Emily Coupe - Freebo - Lauri Reimer - Josh Goldberg - Marcella Detroit - Marcus Eaton - Marky Lennon - Rene Collins - Rob Morrow - Rosemary Butler - Rudy Cardenas - Sheena Loza - Steve Postell - Steven Goddard, and more! .. . WATCH THE LIVE STREAM ON ALERT THE GLOBE www.alerttheglobe.com OR ON FACEBOOK LIVE www.facebook.com/RockCellarMagazine/live. Thanks to the subscribers of Rock Cellar Magazine for submitting their favorite Beatles tunes & for helping us select songs for the show. For more infor on the Tribe, visit: www.thetribeband.com

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Be sure to tune in! For more information and to be reminded of the live video on Sept. 5, click here to visit the Facebook event page.



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Yoko Ono told Liam Gallagher he was “silly” for naming his son Lennon

Liam Gallagher poses with Yoko Ono in the awards room after she collected The Q Special Award for the work of her late husband John Lennon, at The Q Awards, the annual magazine?s music awards, at Grosvenor House on October 10, 2005 in London, England.
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Yoko Ono told Liam Gallagher he was “silly” for naming his son Lennon
She gave her opinion when Lennon was born in 1999...
By Nick Reilly
24th August 2020


Liam Gallagher and Yoko Ono (Picture: Getty)

Liam Gallagher has revealed how Yoko Ono told him he was “silly” for naming his son Lennon after her late husband and Beatles icon John.

The singer met Lennon’s wife Yoko in New York in 1999, the same year his son was born.

He recalled to the Daily Mirror: “Yoko said, ‘I’ve heard you’ve called your son Lennon’.

“I said, ‘Yeah’, she said, ‘Why? Do you not think it’s a bit of a silly name?’

“And I said, ‘No, it’s a bit silly being called Yoko isn’t it? So Lennon it is.’

Credit: Jenn Five / NME

“And she said, ‘Don’t you think he’ll get picked on in school?’ I was like, ‘Nah man, he’ll be buzzing with that name.’”

Liam also revealed how Yoko “made us a nice cup of tea”, explaining: “She asked me if I wanted a go on the piano, I said, ‘No you’re all right’. Then she showed us around.

“I said, ‘That’s a really nice picture of you’, she had loads round the piano.

“She looked cool, Yoko, she had these shades on and a playsuit and I said, ‘It’s a really cool picture’ and she said, ‘That was John’s favourite’.”

In 2018, Gallagher revealed how listening to Lennon’s music helps him to battle his inner demons.

“I have got John Lennon. Anytime I am in need, man, I just stick him on, all those dark clouds disappear. I do not need therapy. John Lennon is my thing,” Liam said.

In other news, the Cornwall studio where Oasis recorded sessions for ‘Definitely Maybe’ is currently up for sale.

Paul McCartney takes a dingy out for a sail during an afternoon at sea

  


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Paul McCartney, 78, looks casual in a T-shirt and shorts as he takes a dingy out for a sail while in the Hamptons
By CHARLOTTE DEAN 
FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 22 August 2020

Paul McCartney appeared the picture of relaxation as he took as Sunfish dinghy out for a sail while staying in the Hamptons on Saturday.

The Beatles singer, 78, looked low-key in a baggy T-shirt and shorts as he steered the boat out to sea holding its tiller and vibrantly-coloured main sheet.

Paul appeared confident in his abilities judging by his casual attire, which he chose instead of opting for protective clothing such as a wet suit.

Here comes the sun! Paul McCartney, 78, appeared the picture of relaxation as he took as Sunfish dinghy out for a sail while staying in the Hamptons on Saturday

Paul also donned a navy cap and shades as he stayed protected in the sun during his morning out on the waves. 

Earlier this week Paul was spotted kicking back on the beach following reports that the musician could become the next chief of an indigenous Canadian island after he was nominated as Chief for Walpole Island First Nation.

The island is a reservation on an island bordering Michigan and Canada... according to the indigenous community's director of operations, James Jenkins.

He told TMZ that the Beatles star, along with Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds, 43, have been nominated by two eligible electors, making them official nominees.

Relaxed: The Beatles singer looked low-key in a baggy T-shirt and shorts as he steered the boat out to sea holding its tiller and vibrantly-coloured main sheet

The site reports that a 1968 loophole means that the Chief does not technically have to be part of the native community in order to be nominated.

It's unclear why Paul and Ryan were selected but unless they contact the Walpole Island office by Thursday to remove their names, they will remain legit candidates for Chief when the election takes place on September 19.

And whoever wins, will be contacted by the First Nation and the candidate would either have to take up office or officially resign.

TMZ also report: 'The Chief is similar to a mayor - they are the head of the council and the voice of the community, tasked with overseeing programs and services run by administrators.

'Chief is the most respected position in Walpole Island First Nation, which has about 5,000 members.'

But if either Paul or Ryan wanted to take up the position, they would be required to move closer to the reservation.

In control: Paul appeared confident in his abilities judging by his casual attire, which he chose instead of opting for protective clothing such as a wet suit

Paul McCartney strips down to a pair of patterned blue swimming shorts for a dip in the sea

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Sir Paul McCartney showcases his impressive physique as he strips down to a pair of patterned blue swimming shorts for a dip in the sea
By JACK NEWMAN 
FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 17 August 2020

It was recently revealed he could become the next chief of an indigenous Canadian island.

And Sir Paul Mcartney made the most of his downtime on Sunday as he enjoyed a day at the beach.

The former Beatle, 78, stripped down to a pair of blue swimming shorts as he paddled in the water.

Taking a dip: Sir Paul Mcartney made the most of his downtime on Sunday as he enjoyed a day at the beach

The rock legend showed off his impressive physique as he took to the sea in the Hamptons.

The star cut a stylish figure in the patterned shorts before he dried himself off with a grey towel.

The singer then donned a white t-shirt as he made his way home after the refreshing dip.

 
Stylish: The rock legend showed off his impressive physique as he took to the sea in the Hamptons


Refreshing: The star cut a stylish figure in the patterned shorts before he dried himself off with a grey towel

 
Making waves: The rockstar walked along the sand after his swim in the sea as he made the most of the sunny weather


Warming up: The Liverpudlian star then wrapped a grey towel around himself to dry off after the dip

It comes after reports earlier this month that the musician could become the next chief of an indigenous Canadian island after he was nominated as Chief for Walpole Island First Nation.

The island is a reservation on an island bordering Michigan and Canada... according to the indigenous community's director of operations, James Jenkins.

He told TMZ that the Beatles star, along with Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds, 43, have been nominated by two eligible electors, making them official nominees.

Fighting fit: The 78-year-old looked in good shape as he clearly keeps up his fitness routine during lockdown

 
Relaxing: The superstar slipped into a pair of stylish blue shorts with white wave patterns across them 


Heading back: The singer then donned a white t-shirt as he made his way home after the refreshing dip

 
Outing: The Beatle showcased his enviable figure as he stepped out on to the beach near his Hamptons home


Chief Macca? Paul could become chief of indigenous Canadian island after being nominated to be the new leader just weeks before their election (pictured in 2018) 

The site reports that a 1968 loophole means that the Chief does not technically have to be part of the native community in order to be nominated.

It's unclear why Paul and Ryan were selected but unless they contact the Walpole Island office by Thursday to remove their names, they will remain legit candidates for Chief when the election takes place on September 19. 

And whoever wins, will be contacted by the First Nation and the candidate would either have to take up office or officially resign. 

TMZ also report: 'The Chief is similar to a mayor - they are the head of the council and the voice of the community, tasked with overseeing programs and services run by administrators. 

Stunning view: The island is a reservation on an island bordering Michigan and Canada ... according to the indigenous community's director of operations, James Jenkins

'Chief is the most respected position in Walpole Island First Nation, which has about 5,000 members.'

But if either Paul or Ryan wanted to take up the position, they would be required to move closer to the reservation.  

Looking back: The news comes after Paul revealed he found it 'pretty hurtful' when he was blamed for breaking up The Beatles when the group parted ways in 1970 (pictured in 1963)

The latest news comes after McCartney revealed he found it 'pretty hurtful' when he was blamed for breaking up The Beatles when the group parted ways in 1970.

Reflecting on the misconceptions he faced during his time with the band, the singer, spoke candidly with British GQ on Tuesday about how he felt at the time.

Saying people believed the band - which also consisted of John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr - 'hated each other' after their split, Sir Paul clarified that the group simply had 'disputes' like any other family would. 

Liverpool's Cavern Club in 'fight for survival'

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Liverpool's Cavern Club in 'fight for survival'
BBC NEWS
15 August 2020


The Beatles' first Cavern gig was in 1961
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

The Cavern Club, best known for launching The Beatles, faces ruin as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

It opened in Liverpool in 1957 and hosts about 800,000 visitors per year.

Bill Heckle, one of the club's directors, said it had lost £30,000 a week since the lockdown began in March.

"We went five months before unfortunately we had to make about 20 people redundant. We think we might have to make another 20 redundant in the next few weeks."

The Beatles industry brings £100m a year to Liverpool, the council says

The Beatles played their first Cavern gig in 1961 and the late entertainer Cilla Black worked as a cloakroom attendant at the Mathew Street premises.

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Other big name acts to have played there include The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, David Bowie and Adele and it was hosting live concerts there until lockdown.

"About seven months ago, you couldn't even think of a scenario where the Cavern wouldn't be successful - I actually said that," Mr Heckle said.

"We made a decision a few years ago to keep as much money in the bank as possible for a rainy day, not realising it was going to be a thunderstorm.

"So, we were sitting on £1.4m in the bank that has now been halved."

The Cavern Club opened in 1957

The Cavern's survival depends on a bid to the government's cultural recovery fund, a Liverpool City Council spokesperson said.

'It's about survival'

"If the government grants allow us to open at 30%, then we still lose money," Mr Heckle said.

"I don't want them to pay our profits, I wouldn't expect them to pay our profits, but at least make sure we don't lose money, because it's costing us £30,000 a week at the moment to be closed."

The club is reopening for virtual sets by music bands from around the world later in August.

"We know we're not going to make money," Mr Heckle said. "It's about really reminding people we're here and the sole aim is to get out the other side, I'm sure we will. But it is about survival."

The Beatles and The Cavern Club

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• The Cavern Club opened as a jazz venue on 16 January 1957
• The Beatles first performed at the Cavern in 1961, featuring John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison, with Stuart Sutcliffe on bass and Pete Best on drums
• Liverpool businessman Brian Epstein saw his first performance by the band later that year and offered to become their manager
• Ringo Starr appeared at the Cavern as The Beatles drummer for the first time in 1962, and the last of the group's 292 performances at the venue came on 3 August 1963
• In 1973, the buildings above the venue were demolished, and the club was closed and filled in with rubble
• It was later rebuilt using the original plans and many original bricks, and reopened on 26 April 1984

Source: The Cavern Club

The city's mayor Joe Anderson said the "prospect of losing a national jewel like the Cavern is a horrible scenario".

"Liverpool City Council is doing it all it can to help our venues but we can only do so much, given how much financial pressure we are under supporting the most vulnerable in our communities."

Paul McCartney could be chief of indigenous Canadian island

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Paul McCartney could become CHIEF of indigenous Canadian island after being nominated to be the new leader just weeks before election
º  The island is a reservation on an island bordering Michigan and Canada
º  A 1968 loophole means that the Chief does not technically have to be part of the native community in order to be nominated
º  The Chief is the most respected position in Walpole Island First Nation, which has about 5,000 members
º  It's unclear why McCartney, along with Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds were nominated 
By REBECCA DAVISON 
FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 11 August 2020

Sir Paul McCartney could become the next chief of an indigenous Canadian island after he was nominated as Chief for Walpole Island First Nation.

The island is a reservation on an island bordering Michigan and Canada... according to the indigenous community's director of operations, James Jenkins.

He told TMZ that the Beatles star, 78, along with Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds, 43, have been nominated by two eligible electors over the weekend, making them official nominees.

Chief Macca? Paul McCartney could become chief of indigenous Canadian island after being nominated to be the new leader just weeks before their election (pictured in 2018) 


Stunning view: The island is a reservation on an island bordering Michigan and Canada ... according to the indigenous community's director of operations, James Jenkins

The site reports that a 1968 loophole means that the Chief does not technically have to be part of the native community in order to be nominated.

It's unclear why Paul and Ryan were selected but unless they contact the Walpole Island office by Thursday to remove their names, they will remain legit candidates for Chief when the election takes place on September 19. 

And whoever wins, will be contacted by the First Nation and the candidate would either have to take up office or officially resign. 

TMZ also report: 'The Chief is similar to a mayor - they are the head of the council and the voice of the community, tasked with overseeing programs and services run by administrators. 

Wow! The star, 78, along with Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds, 43, have been nominated by two eligible electors over the weekend, making them official nominees (pictured in 2019)

'Chief is the most respected position in Walpole Island First Nation, which has about 5,000 members.'

But if either Paul or Ryan wanted to take up the position, they would be required to move closer to the reservation. 

MailOnline has contacted a spokesperson for both Paul McCartney and Ryan Reynolds for comment. 

Looking back: The news comes after Paul revealed he found it 'pretty hurtful' when he was blamed for breaking up The Beatles when the group parted ways in 1970 (pictured in 1963)

The latest news comes a week after McCartney revealed he found it 'pretty hurtful' when he was blamed for breaking up The Beatles when the group parted ways in 1970.

Reflecting on the misconceptions he faced during his time with the band, the singer, spoke candidly with British GQ on Tuesday about how he felt at the time.

Saying people believed the band - which also consisted of John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr - 'hated each other' after their split, Sir Paul clarified that the group simply had 'disputes' like any other family would. 

Of common misconceptions, he said: 'I suppose that when The Beatles broke up, perhaps there was a misconception that we all sort of hated each other. 

'What I realise now is that, because it was a family, because it was a gang, families argue. And families have disputes. And some people want to do this and some people want to do that. 

'So I think what came about after that … the only way for me to save The Beatles and Apple - and to release Get Back by Peter Jackson and which allowed us to release Anthology and all these great remasters of all the great Beatles records - was to sue the band. 

'If I hadn’t done that, it would have all belonged to Allen Klein. The only way I was given to get us out of that was to do what I did.'

Struggle: Of John's song, Paul said: 'You see the atmosphere of "Let’s get Paul. Let’s nail him in a song..." And those things were pretty hurtful' (pictured in 1967)


Walpole Island Governance Building. August, 2020 
Photo courtesy of James Jenkins.