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Announcements for new Beatle-related releases of significance.

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Extras, New Releases

“Ringo 2012″ – a preview

Back on November 25th, I made a post alerting everyone of Ringo’s upcoming new album Ringo 2012 and giving some details about it (check that out here). Since we are coming up on the release date in 10 more days, I thought it a good time to give everyone a sneak preview.

The lead single for the album, “Wings” is actually a remake of an earlier single made in 1977, that was taken from his Atlantic album Ringo the 4th. Since this was released digitally back on January 10th (2012), I’ve decided to share another of the nine tracks on the disc.

“Anthem” is the album opener and a good representation of the upbeat nature of the entire collection. Co-written with Glen Ballard, Ringo delivers a good driving beat behind lots of punchy guitar, effectively giving it an overall “feel good” kind of sound. Get the whole story »

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Dec 30 2 comments
New Releases, News/Events

A preview & the latest on Paul McCartney’s upcoming “Valentine” release

Back on December 7th (2011), TheBeatlesRarity.com reported on Paul McCartney’s upcoming St. Valentine’s holiday release. At the time, the title of the CD was to be My Valentine after one of only two McCartney-penned tracks on the disc. The latest, however, is that the CD will be titled Kisses On The Bottom.

A few weeks back, Paul spoke with French radio station RTL, and described the new record as “old-fashioned.” He said: “This will sound like the years between 1920-1940, the time when my father was 20. These are songs I heard – my family, my uncles, everybody sang. And there will be pieces I wrote, but in this style.”

In addition to enlisting the help of producer Tommy LiPuma, Paul recruits backing vocals from Diana Krall and even welcomes a guest appearance by Stevie Wonder. The disc marks the first time Paul has recorded without playing bass, guitar or piano.
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Dec 07 2 comments
New Releases

An upcoming ‘Valentine’ release from Sir Paul

Paul McCartney’s next studio album is expected to be released on Feb 6th 2012 and will be entitled My Valentine, after the St. Valentine’s Day holiday the following week.

Paul spoke with French radio station RTL, and described the new record as “old-fashioned”. He said: “This will sound like the years between 1920-1940, the time when my father was 20. These are songs I heard. My family, my uncles, everybody sang. And there will be pieces I wrote, but in this style. ”

Updates will be posted here as the info comes in.

Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney

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Nov 25 21 comments
New Releases, News/Events

Black Friday Beatles Singles 4-pack box set

If you happen to be out shopping the Black Friday deals today, you may be interested in a limited edition Beatles box set that includes 4 vinyl singles, all with the original (U.S.) picture sleeves. The box also contains a 21″ x 21″ poster and an adapter for playing singles on your turntable (see photo below). Each set is exclusively numbered and the music on the singles is all taken from the recent 2009 remastered versions. The discs include the following:

1) “Ticket To Ride” c/w “Yes It Is”
2) “Yellow Submarine c/w “Eleanor Rigby”
3) “Hey Jude” c/w “Revolution”
4) “Something” c/w “Come Together”

It’s a great selection of re-issues as you get to hear a lead vocal from each Beatle at least once. If you want one, you better hurry though because supplies are limited.

The Beatles Black Friday/Record Store Day Exclusive Singles 4-pack, 2011

The Beatles Black Friday/Record Store Day Exclusive Singles 4-pack, 2011

The Beatles Black Friday/Record Store Day Exclusive Singles 4-pack, 2011

The Beatles Black Friday/Record Store Day Exclusive Singles 4-pack, 2011 (back)

Here are some Amazon links to read more on, or purchase, other Beatles-related music:

The Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.

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Nov 25 1 comments
New Releases, News/Events

“Ringo 2012″ is on it’s way

It’s hard to believe that it has already been nearly two years since Ringo Starr’s last album, Y Not, hit the stores, but it has, and now he has another coming up that is due to be available at your favorite music retailers on January 30, 2012.

The album has the simplistic title Ringo 2012 and is expected to be the product of what Ringo told us in various press coverage since last April about preferring to make his music autobiographical in nature as opposed to publishing an autobiographical book, as he has been approached about doing several times. The album will be available on CD, vinyl and via direct download. Like, Y Not it will be distributed through Hip-O Records. I’ve included a link below if you would like to pre-order your copy through Amazon.

The album was produced by Ringo, and recorded in Los Angeles. It was mixed in England by Ringo and Bruce Sugar. Of the 9 tracks, two are covers, “Think It Over,” and “Rock Island Line”. Two others are new versions of his own songs, “Wings” and “Step Lightly.”

The track listing:
1. Anthem (Richard Starkey/Glen Ballard)
2. Wings (Richard Starkey/Vince Poncia)
3. Think It Over (Buddy Holly/Norman Perry)
4. Samba (Richard Starkey/Van Dyke Parks)
5. Rock Island Line (Arrangement by Richard Starkey)
6. Step Lightly (Richard Starkey)
7. Wonderful (Richard Starkey/Gary Nicholson)
8. In Liverpool (Richard Starkey/Dave Stewart)
9. Slow Down (Richard Starkey/Joe Walsh)

Joining Ringo in the studio for Ringo 2012 were musicians (in alphabetical order): Michael Bradford, Ann Marie Calhoun, Matt Cartsonis, Steve Dudas, Charlie Haden, Amy Keys, Kelly Moneymaker, Richard Page, Van Dyke Parks, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Dave Stewart, Bruce Sugar, Benmont Tench, Joe Walsh , Don Was, Edgar Winter.

Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr

Here are some Amazon links to read more on, or purchase, music related to this post:

1) Ringo 2012 – Ringo’s new album, pre-order only until Jan. 24, 2012

2) Y Not – Ringo’s last studio CD, released in January 2010, containing the hit “The Other Side Of Liverpool”.

3) The Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.

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Nov 22 4 comments
New Releases, News/Events

John Lennon’s Imagine (limited 40th anniversary “Black Friday” package)

Apple Records will release John Lennon’s Imagine album in a 40th anniversary vinyl box set as part of Black Friday this week (Nov. 25, 2011). The release, which is limited to 5,000 copies in the United States, is the remastered album on a white vinyl disc. You’ll also receive a poster with the purchase. The album will include tracks from the original Imagine LP, recorded at John’s Ascot Sound home studio and at the Record Plant in New York. Bonus tracks include session outtakes of classic songs “How Do You Sleep,” “Jealous Guy,” “Oh My Love,” “Baby Please Don’t Go,” “I Don’t Wanna Be A Soldier” and “Imagine (take 1).” The original album was released on Sep. 9, 1971.

Imagine cover art, 1971

Imagine cover art, 1971

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