www.vanyaland.com Spud Me Do: This Thanksgiving, let Paul McCartney teach you how to make mashed potatoes BY MICHAEL MAROTTA NOVEMBER 24, 2016 Nobody likes a mooch on Thanksgiving. So this holiday, skip over the green bean casserole that no one wants to eats and saddle up at the dinner table with your own batch of homemade mashed potatoes. Even if your host has already made mashed potatoes, it’s totally cool — that’s one Thanksgiving item you can’t have too much of. If you’ve awoken this morning without any idea as to how to make mashed potatoes, fear not: Paul McCartney is here to sort out your spud game. In a video shot way back in 1998, and first posted to YouTube in 2006 (less than a year after the online video service launched), Macca pulls a recipe out of Linda McCartney on Tour: Over 200 Meat-Free Dishes from Around the World. McCartney’s wife had died of breast cancer eight months prior, and this cooking demonstration was one way the former Beatle honored her. “Devastated by the loss, McCartney stayed out of the limelight for most of that year,” writes Open Culture. “And only with this show did he start entering public life again. A chance to remember Linda, an opportunity to experiment with this new thing called the internet, the show let Paul field questions from fans worldwide, reminisce about Linda, and make a recipe from her vegetarian cookbook.” Featured photo by Mary McCartney.
www.dailymail.co.uk Cavern Club owner's daughter reveals one of the first photos Linda McCartney took of Paul just weeks after they got together · Debbie Greenberg, daughter of Alf Geoghegan, has published the photos · They were taken by Linda in the famous Cavern Club in 1968 · Debbie has released photos of Paul's brother, Mike, on his wedding day · They have been published in her book called Cavern Club: The Inside Story By ISOBEL FRODSHAM FOR MAILONLINE 22 November 2016 A woman whose dad ran the famous Cavern Club 50 years ago has uncovered one of the first photos Linda McCartney took of husband Paul - just weeks after they got together. Debbie Greenberg's dad, the late Alf Geoghegan, ran the Cavern from 1966 to 1971 and she has now found photos in the family vaults of the Beatles star - taken by his new girlfriend Linda. She has published the pictures for the first time in her new book Cavern Club: The Inside Story. This unseen photograph of Debbie Greenberg (left) with Paul McCartney was taken by his wife Linda just weeks after they started dating in 1968 Paul then went up to the band that was playing, called The Curiosity Shop, and started playing 'Hey Jude'. He then played with the group on the drums 'Paul turned up at the club on October 25, 1968 and told my dad that his new girlfriend Linda was in the car and asked if he could bring her inside to show her where it all began,' said Debbie. 'He said he would be back in an hour after he had delivered a record player, so dad rushed out to buy a camera so he could take some photos when Paul returned. 'An hour later Paul came back and we went into the top bar and offered them champagne, but Linda took over and poured it. Debbie, above, has released the photographs in her new book, called Cavern Club: The Inside Story 'Then dad picked up the camera and asked if he could take some photos, but Linda said she would take them as she was a good photographer.' Linda, who had been dating Paul for a few months, took photos of Debbie with Paul, then they all went down to the cellar so she could see where the Beatles began. Debbie, who was 23 and working at the Cavern at the time, added: 'A band called The Curiosity Shop were on stage and Paul said "Alright lads" then walked down to a piano and played Hey Jude. 'It was amazing as the song had only just come out a couple of months earlier and this was the one and only time he ever played it in the Cavern club. We were stunned. 'Then Paul went up on stage and played with the group on the drums and said he was a frustrated drummer. After Paul and Linda left we got the photos developed and they came out really well. At the time we didn't realise she was a professional photographer.' Debbie has also released these unseen pictures of Paul, Linda (left) Debbie (far right) and Nigel Greenberg at Mike McCartney's wedding in 1981 The wedding of Mike McCartney and Rowena Horne (right) took place at St Barnabas Church in Penny Lane, Liverpool Debbie said that her husband Nigel offered to take a video of Mike's wedding after bumping into him on a train Debbie's new book also contains an unseen photo of Paul at his brother's wedding at St Barnabas Church in Penny Lane in Liverpool in 1981. 'My husband Nigel bumped into Mike McCartney on the train and he asked if he knew anyone who could take a video at his wedding and Nigel offered. The pictures of Paul at the wedding have never been seen before,' she added. Amongst her treasure trove of memorabilia Debbie also uncovered a Christmas song written about her by her dad and hidden away for over half a century. She arranged for the song to be recorded by singer Michael Armstrong and The Shadows' drummer Brian Bennett and it will be released on December 2. 'I think the song sounds fabulous and I'm thrilled with it. Dad finally has recognition after all these years,' she added.
George, Olivia and Dhani, scanned from Harrison by the editors of Rolling Stone and copyright the Harrison family. www.dailymail.co.uk George Harrison's only child Dhani to divorce former model Solveig 'Sola' Karadottir after four years of marriage By JASON CHESTER FOR MAILONLINE November 2016 The son of late Beatles legend George Harrison has reportedly issued divorce proceedings against his wife of four years. Entertainment news website TMZ claim singer-songwriter Dhani Harrison, 38, has cited irreconcilable differences as a motive for his separation from model turned psychologist Solveig 'Sola' Karadottir. The musician, Harrison's only child with second wife Olivia Arias, is understood to have filed a petition to end their marriage in Los Angeles a week ago. All over: Dhani Harrison, the son of late Beatles legend George Harrison, has reportedly issued divorce proceedings against model turned psychologist Solveig 'Sola' Karadottir, his wife of four years TMZ also claim the cost of spousal support and legal fees will be dictated by a prenuptial agreement entered by both parties prior to their marriage. Dhani married Solveig, the daughter of deCODE Genetics co-founder Kári Stefánsson, at the Harrison's Friar Park estate in Henley-on-Thames in June 2012. Guests at the low-key ceremony included Hollywood star Tom Hanks, British actor Clive Owen and his father's two surviving bandmates, Ringo Starr and Sir Paul McCartney. Irreconcilable differences: The musician is understood to have filed a petition to end their marriage in Los Angeles a week ago Solveig also wore an embroidered bridal gown designed by McCartney's fashion designer daughter, Stella. The statuesque former model walked down the aisle to Led Zeppelin track The Rain Song before exchanging vows with Dhani in Friar Park's garden amphitheater. Their picturesque wedding took place 11 years after Harrison lost his battle with cancer in November 2001, and Dhani later admitted he wishes his father had been there to witness his special day. He told MailOnline: ‘When he died I remember thinking we’d left nothing unsaid and that was good. But then you get older, and there have been so many times I miss my dad. Famous father: Dhani (pictured here in 1990) is Harrison's only child with second wife Olivia Arias 'Getting married, going on your stag do – pick any moment and you wish he was there.’ He added his life has been marked by losing heroes; as well as his father’s death, he cried at those of Ayrton Senna and Kurt Cobain. ‘Death crushes you. But that’s what forms you – you get hammered and hammered and they heat you up and hammer you, heat you up and hammer you, and eventually you’re a sword. You’re brave, you’re ready to be your own man.’ MailOnline have contacted Dhani Harrison's representatives for further comment.
www.tmz.com PLAYBOY SUED DROP MCCARTNEY'S SEXY MULLET NOW And Hand Over the Dough BY TMZ STAFF 11/22/2016 A pic of Paul McCartney's mullet is going to cost Playboy some cash ... according to the famous photographer who says the Bunny illegally used the shot. Rock photog James Fortune -- who's shot Mick Jagger, Robert Plant and Jim Morrison -- says Playboy.com posted a photo gallery in 2014 of "15 Hilariously Awesome Celebrity Mullets" that included Fortune's shot of a shaggy Sir Paul, circa his '70s Wings days. The gallery is still up ... a huge problem for Fortune who says he never gave Playboy permission to do the 'do in its gallery. He's suing for any profits Playboy's made off Macca's mullet. www.spin.com Photographer Sues Playboy Over Fantastic Paul McCartney Mullet Photo Taylor Berman / November 22, 2016 Credit: Michael Putland/Getty Images Sometime in the 1970s, rock photographer James Fortune snapped a wonderful picture of Paul McCartney sporting a feathery mullet and a suspect mustache. The photo was, for obvious reasons, selected by an editor at Playboy’s website for a 2014 photo gallery called “15 Hilariously Awesome Celebrity Mullets.” Unfortunately, Fortune said he never gave Playboy permission to use the photo and is now suing the publication, according to TMZ. TMZ claims the gallery was still online when it published its article early this morning, but it’s since been removed. You can see the photo in TMZ’s embedded tweet below.
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somethingelsereviews.com The Beatles, “All Together Now” from Yellow Submarine (1969): Deep Beatles BY KIT O'TOOLE NOVEMBER 21, 2016 A track written specifically for Yellow Submarine, “All Together Now” could be easily dismissed as a novelty track, a children’s song tailor-made for singalongs. While it may not rank among their most innovative recordings, it demonstrates that the Beatles’ sound represents a bricolage; in other words, the four took existing genres, blended them together, added their unique voices, and created essentially their own category. “All Together Now” obviously mimics children’s songs, but its roots are firmly situated in the British music hall tradition. Written in the studio, “All Together Now” was primarily composed by Paul McCartney, with John Lennon reportedly contributing the “sail the ship, chop the tree” section. In Barry Miles’ Many Years from Now, McCartney explains that he wanted to write a children’s song based on his own experience. “I had a few young relatives and I would sing songs for them,” he said. “I used to do a song for kids called ‘Jumping Round the Room,’ very similar to ‘All Together Now’ – and then it would be ‘lying on your backs,’ all the kids would have to lie down, then it would be ‘skipping round the room,’ ‘jumping in the air.’ It’s a play away command song for children. It would be in G, very simple chords. … It’s just a sing along really. A bit of a throwaway.” The Beatles recorded “All Together Now” during a marathon five-and-a-half hour session on May 12, 1967. With Geoff Emerick substituting for George Martin, the group completed the song in nine takes. First came the backing track, featuring McCartney and George Harrison on acoustic guitars, Lennon on harmonica and guitar, and Ringo Starr on drums and percussion. Overdubbing followed, with McCartney recording a bass guitar part and his lead vocals. Harrison and Lennon added backing vocals on the chorus; Lennon also added lead vocals on the bridge. More percussion, including the important bass drum, was the last addition. In The Beatles as Musicians: Revolver Through the Anthology, Walter Everett lists even more instrumentation: banjo, plastic saxophone, triangle, and handclaps.
Paul McCartney told Miles that he mimicked the participatory aspect of music hall songs in composing “All Together Now.” “When they were singing a song to encourage the audience to join in they’d say ‘All together now!’ so I just took it and read another meaning into it, of we are all together now.” Indeed, the British music hall tradition heavily relied on audience participation and cheerful (if sometimes raunchy) lyrical themes. Going back to medieval times, British taverns provided musical entertainment; by the 1800s, saloons offered variety acts accompanied by plentiful alcohol. When the Theater Act of 1843 was passed — declaring that licenses would be issued to only establishments run as theaters — the music hall was born. At first, the shows primarily targeted working class audiences, but by 1875 upper classes also found themselves charmed by these unpretentious variety shows. According to writer John Kenrick, all music hall performances involved a “chairman” or emcee introducing singers, dancers and magicians. Venues varied greatly, ranging from formal theaters to converted basements. As Kenrick wrote, only a stage, seats and bar were required for a license. Music hall performers such as Marie Lloyd, Harry Champion, and George Formby (a George Harrison favorite) would tell jokes and lead adoring audiences in sons featuring simple lyrical structure and repetition. Lyrics often included local references and slang, and could evoke bawdy, romantic, humorous, nostalgic or patriotic images. Note the 1915 song “Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag,” first performed during World War I and resurrected during World War II. The final section of the tune perfectly encapsulates the singalong aspect of the classic music hall song. Another 1910 music hall staple is Champion’s “I’m Henery the Eighth I Am,” a humorous singalong later covered by Herman’s Hermits. One can easily visualize ale-filled audiences happily shouting the repetitive chorus. Paul McCartney grew up in the music hall tradition thanks to his father Jim, a musician who performed in such venues. Playing piano and trumpet, Jim joined the swing band the Masked Melody Makers, which evolved into Jim Mac’s Band. While he mainly performed in music halls during the 1920s, he still played piano at home and would later introduce his eldest son to jazz and musical numbers via his 78 collection. McCartney grew fond of the genre; as a teenager, McCartney tried his hand at writing in the music hall tradition, composing what would ultimately become the Beatles’ “When I’m Sixty-Four.” In 1974, McCartney paid tribute to his father by recording “Walking in the Park with Eloise,” a tune based on Jim’s first composition “Eloise.” “All Together Now” combines elements of music hall and children’s music. The lyrics contain child-like images, reciting the alphabet and leading young listeners in a sort of dance (“Sail the ship / Chop the tree / Skip the rope”). However, the repetition of the title phrase, the heavily rhythmic elements both spoken and percussive, and the call-and-response motif derive straight from the British music halls. The “bom bom bom” chants that accompany the bridge further imprint the lyrics in the memory, while sounds like the toy saxophone and background whooping create a loose and celebratory atmosphere. Similar to “I’m Henery the Eighth I Am,” “All Together Now” conjures images of Champion or Formby leading the inebriated audience in a rousing rendition of the chorus. Paul McCartney and the Beatles managed to merge the adult music hall experience with the innocence of childhood, resulting in a fun singalong that perfectly suits the animated Yellow Submarine film. McCartney explored music hall traditions throughout his Beatles years, penning songs like the aforementioned “Sixty-Four,” “Honey Pie,” and “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer” that all paid homage to a beloved genre and bygone era. Along with these other tracks, “All Together Now” demonstrates how the Beatles could incorporate other genres like Indian, country, Latin, R&B, skiffle, jazz, folk, and music hall, infuse them with their own rock sound, and create their own unique music form.
www.blu-ray.com The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years Blu-ray by Webmaster Posted September 16, 2016 StudioCanal will release on Blu-ray Ron Howard's film The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years. The release will be available for purchase on November 21. In addition to the standard release, StudioCanal will have available for purchase an exclusive Deluxe Edition. Synopsis: Academy Award-winner Ron Howard's highly anticipated documentary feature film about The Beatles' phenomenal early career The Beatles: Eight Days A Week - The Touring Years. Featuring rare and exclusive footage from the early Beatles' journey in the days of The Cavern Club in Liverpool to their last concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco in 1966. The Beatles: Eight Days A Week - The Touring Years is based on the first part of The Beatles' career (1962-1966) – the period in which they toured and captured the world's acclaim. Ron Howard's film will explore how John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr came together to become this extraordinary phenomenon, "The Beatles." DELUXE EDITION CONTENT AND SPECIAL FEATURES: Blu-ray - Feature presentation Bonus Blu-ray Disc (containing approx. 100 minutes of extras, highlighted below) 64 page booklet with an introduction from director Ron Howard, essay by music journalist and author Jon Savage and rare photos from The Beatles' private archive Words & Music (24 mins) - John, Paul, George & Ringo reflect on songwriting and the influence of music from their parents' generation, Lennon/McCartney writing for other artists, The Beatles as individual musicians, and the band as innovators. Also featuring Howard Goodall, Peter Asher, Simon Schama and Elvis Costello. The interviews with Paul and Ringo are unseen. Early Clues To A New Direction (18 mins) - A special feature touching on The Beatles as a collective, the importance of humour, the impact of women on their early lives and songwriting, and the band as a musical movement. Featuring John, Paul, George & Ringo, along with Paul Greengrass, Stephen Stark, Peter Asher, Malcolm Gladwell, Sigourney Weaver, Whoopi Goldberg, Richard Curtis, Elvis Costello and Simon Schama. Again the interviews with Paul and Ringo are unseen. Liverpool (11 mins) - The early days in Liverpool of the late 1950's and early 1960's are brought vividly to life by those who worked closely with them at that time including fan club secretary Freda Kelly, Allan Williams an early manager, and Leslie Woodhead multi-award winning documentary film director. The Beatles in Concert (12 mins) - Five great but rarely seen full length performances of The Beatles live in concert - Twist and Shout, She Loves You, Can't Buy Me Love, You Can't Do That and Help! ADDITIONAL STANDARD BONUS FEATURES: Three Beatles' Fans Ronnie Spector and The Beatles Shooting A Hard Day's Night The Beatles in Australia Recollections of Shea Stadium The Beatles in Japan An alternative opening for the film
www.purplerevolver.com Charity celebration show set to mark 60th anniversary of world famous Cavern Club by Khyle Deen. Published Fri 18 Nov 2016 A special show is being staged in January 2017 to start a year of celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the world’s most famous club – The Cavern in Liverpool. The History of The Cavern: Celebrating 60 Years of the Greatest Club in the World will feature The Overtures, the UK’s premier 60s tribute band and favourite of the stars. The Overtures will also be joined by special guests. The History of The Cavern is the first event taking place in 2017 to mark the iconic venue’s landmark anniversary. The show will take place on Sunday 15 January and Monday 16 January at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Fans queued outside the Cavern Club, 1962 The show on the Monday marks the club’s milestone birthday – making it exactly 60 years since The Cavern Club first threw its doors open to the music hungry youngsters of Liverpool back on 16 January 1957. Over the past 60 years, The Cavern has played host some of the music industry’s biggest names including Stevie Wonder, The Who, The Rolling Stones and Queen – as well as Liverpool’s very own Cilla Black and The Beatles. Local artist Tony Booth has been commissioned to design the 60th anniversary commemorative concert poster. It was also 60 years ago when Tony was also invited to design the now famous poster for The Cavern Club’s opening night for 16 January 1957. The anniversary has also proved to be a trip down memory lane for Tony, as the 2017 poster was even drawn on his original 60-year-old paper. Paul, Ringo, George and John at the Cavern in Liverpool in 1963 To make the shows even more nostalgic, performances will start at 19:57pm and ticket prices range from £19.57. Tickets are on sale now. Radio City and Radio Merseyside are supporting The Cavern’s 60th anniversary celebration. To mark this special occasion, all profits from the two shows will be split between their official charities, Cash For Kids and Children In Need, respectively. Julia Baird, John Lennon’s sister and a Director of The Cavern, explained: “The Cavern is, of course, synonymous with The Beatles since they performed here 292 times in their early career between 1961 and 1963. This show will include The Beatles, but will also pay homage to the plethora of other great artists to come out of The Cavern during its 60 years. We are delighted to have both Radio City and Radio Merseyside on board to make this a real Liverpool celebration.” The concept of the show has been designed by The Cavern, and will take audiences on a musical journey through the six decades since the club opened in 1957 – while showcasing how Merseyside’s most famous music venue has stood the test of time and has been at the forefront of musical movements throughout its life. Jon Keats, The Cavern’s Director of Music and Events, added: “The challenge will be to give music from each decade the respect it deserves. Performing songs by huge artists from the likes of The Beatles, Cilla Black, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Kinks, Queen and Bo Diddley to Arctic Monkeys, Adele and Elbow – all of whom are very different. If anyone can do it The Overtures can.” The Overtures are widely regarded as the UK’s ultimate 60s band, and are no stranger to big shows having performed privately for the likes of Sir Elton John and alongside Lionel Richie, Robin Gibb and Peter Noone. Den Pugsley, a founder member of The Overtures, commented: “It’s impossible to fit The Cavern’s whole 60-year history into a 2-hour show but we’re going to give it a good go! There will be some unseen footage and great audio visual production to compliment the music, which will put into context what was happening in Liverpool and at The Cavern through the decades. We’re looking forward to welcoming some special guests on stage to bring this show together.” Bob Wooler and Cilla Black (left, together) take the stage at The Cavern Den added: “It’s a privilege to be asked to perform this show representing a place that is integral to Liverpool’s history, heritage and musical culture. Liverpool is always a great crowd to perform to.” There are plans for further special events during 2017 to mark The Cavern’s 60th birthday year, including a limited edition anniversary book; a docu-film’ and a 3 CD compilation album release, plus lots more plans which are being kept under wraps. Websites: www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/the-history-of-the-cavern www.cavernclub.org Facebook: /CavernClubLiverpool Twitter: @CavernLiverpool LISTING INFORMATION THE HISTORY OF THE CAVERN Celebrating 60 Years of the Greatest Club in the World SUNDAY 15 JANUARY 2017 MONDAY 16 JANUARY 2017 LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC HALL Hope Street Liverpool, L1 9BP Show starts at 19:57pm Ticket prices are £19.57 / £25 / £30 Book online at www.liverpoolphil.com Call the Box Office on 0151 709 3789, or visit in person Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 5.30pm. Vintage photo from the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
