Tag: The Beatles
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It’s The 40th Birthday of Alan Partridge’s Favourite Beatles Album!
Ben: I didn’t know you were into music. I know you’re a DJ, but I’ve heard your show. Alan: Yeah, I like all the bands. I’ve got a broad taste, from the Brit-pop bands like UB40, Def Leppard, right back to classic rock, like Wings. Ben: Who’s Wings? Alan: They’re only the band The Beatles…
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An Anniversary…
One year ago to the day, Every Record Tells A Story published its first post, an unassuming story about how I won my first ever record in a disco dancing competition when I was eleven years old. The record I won was by The Beatles and started me off on a voyage of musical discovery…
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What Are Your Earliest Musical Memories?
My earliest musical memories continue with a chant on a bus for one of Britain’s most popular boy-bands, many years before the likes of One Direction… Part 1 of this trip down memory lane is here. It was funny watching the BBC documentary on Friday night (Top of The Pops: The Story of 1978) that…
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The Beatles Stereo Box Set Challenge – The Conclusion
Buying The Beatles on Vinyl Spoiler alert: This is Part 6 of a six-part series. If you want to start at the beginning – click this link. The story so far: A bet has been struck between me and my friend Chris: Can I buy a complete set of Beatles records on vinyl for less…
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The Beatles Stereo Box Set Challenge 5/6
Part 5: Buying The Beatles on Vinyl at Old Spitalfields Market The story so far: A bet has been struck. It is the 19th October 2012. I have until tomorrow to buy a complete set of Beatles records on vinyl for less money than the 2012 Re-issued Box Set. The clock is ticking and the…
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The Beatles Stereo Box Set Challenge Part 2
Looking For Beatles Records In Charity Shops Part 2/6 The story so far: A bet has been struck: Buy a complete set of Beatles records on vinyl for less money than the Re-issued Box Set. The clock is ticking and the stakes are high…the loser has to listen to a Mariah Carey album. Ten times.…
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Ten Things You Didn’t Know About The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour
In a previous post I gave Five Reasons Why We Should Watch The Magical Mystery Tour. I missed out “idle curiosity”, “I don’t have anything better to do’ and “what’s the worst that could happen?” of course. So to while away the time between now and the release of the DVD, here are Every Record’s…
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Five Reasons To Watch The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour
The Beatles‘ Magical Mystery Tour is finally seeing the light of day, having been hidden away for many years in shame like Harry Potter under The Dursley‘s under-stairs cupboard. Cynics might suggest there’s a very good reason for that: i.e. it isn’t very good. I haven’t yet seen it, so will keep an open mind…
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A Free Rock n Roll Walking Tour of London
A Rock ‘n Roll Tour of London: Take a free walking tour of London’s best Rock n Roll Landmarks What with the Olympics of 2012, London is continuing to attract its fair share of visitors. But they haven’t all come to watch the elephant wrestling and beach judo or whatever it is that passes for…
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Paul Weller Covers ‘Birthday’ For Sir Paul McCartney’s 70th
A quick post to honour Paul McCartney’s 70th birthday and let you know about the song that Paul Weller has recorded in honour of it…. This coming Monday (June 18th) and for one day only fans will be able to download Paul Weller’s cover of The Beatles’ Birthday which he has recorded to honour the 70th birthday of Sir Paul McCartney, via iTunes. The original Birthday…
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Laser 558, what’s wrong with Radio 2 and the real reason people liked Genesis
So what links Laser 558, Radio 2 and Genesis? Not that you need a reason (yes you do) but it is worth taking a look at the musical landscape of 1985 to put into context (some would say justify) why I (and many people like me) liked Genesis. My theory is that it’s all because…
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The Beatles: My embarrassing first record
Like all the hippest music lovers, the first record I owned was by The Beatles. No Reply, I’ll Be Back, Drive My Car, Do You Want to Know a Secret, We Can Work It Out, I Should Have Known Better, Nowhere Man, You’re Going to Lose That Girl – all timeless tunes that instantly impress when first records are discussed amongst friends.…
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