In April 1968, Derek Taylor and Paul McCartney were in New York discussing how a new McCartney song, Thingumybob, would be best served played by a brass band. “The best
Read FullApril 20th 1964 – Filming: Paul McCartney’s unused scene in A Hard Day’s Night Paul McCartney filmed a solo sequence for The Beatles’ debut feature film A Hard Day’s Night on
Read FullApril 18th 1963. Yet another busy day for the Beatles. During the day, they do a photo session with Fiona Adams. One of the pics is selected as the cover
Read Full40 Years ago today – ‘The Rutles – all You Need is Cash’ was first broadcast on US television. To commemorate the anniversary here is an interview I did with
Read FullAN ultra-rare Lamborghini formerly owned by Sir Paul McCartney has emerged for sale for a staggering £500,000. The 400GT 2+2 left the factory on Italy in 1967 and was one
Read FullOn February 11th 1963, the Beatles recorded their debut album Please Please Me in one day! (Their second album took even longer :>) In an amazing recording session that lasted
Read FullFebruary 4th 1968. The Beatles are recording Across the Universe at EMI, Abbey Road. Half way through the session, Paul McCartney comes out of the Studio, and asks the fans
Read FullMost people think the ‘rooftop’ concert was the climax of the filming of what became ‘Let it Be’. Well actually, it wasn’t. On January 31st 1969, the Beatles filmed performances
Read FullOn 21st January 1966, George Harrison married Pattie Boyd – but where? There is so much confusion on the internet and in books. Some say Esher Register Office (including Mark
Read FullI’ve just heard of the passing of Jim Hughes. Jim and his wife Liz started Cavern Mecca, who pioneered Beatles fandom in Liverpool, at a time when Liverpool council didn’t
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