It was 40 years ago today

Does anyone know if the Beeb are releasing a cd of the session?
Matt.

I thought it was an interesting thing for the beeb to show.
Would be interested if the cd was released, to add to my beatles related collection.

The fray we very good too, he has such a distinct and beautiful voice. Was amazed when the lead vocalist of the Kaisers said that not only could he hear and difference with analgue recorded sound but also that it sounded a better !!!

there's one in the eye for 'Logic' and Pro Tools !

really hope they put the album together and release it...

Paul's last album 'Chaos and Creation' was rather good (mostly). His new one ('Memory Almost Full') had Robert Sandall (of Mixing It) calling it his best since 'Abbey Road'. I'm put off only by the Starbucks connection.

LittleS(Mrs) and I enjoyed the programme she being the bigger Beatles fan.I though the Magic Numbers wer the weakest act we didn't think their voices were right for the song. The Fray were interesting as well. Bryan Adams certainly wasn't as bad as an earlier poster had said after all JL did not have the greatest voice especially when getting a big sound.

What struck me was how easy it is these days with digital recording and production for almost anyone to create a resaonable sound. One of the Kaiser Chiefs said that they normally only do about 5 takes and then use digital technology to produce a track; they seemed particularly exposed when having to make do with analogue 4 track...

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Originally posted by rupert bear:
Paul's last album 'Chaos and Creation' was rather good (mostly). His new one ('Memory Almost Full') had Robert Sandall (of Mixing It) calling it his best since 'Abbey Road'. I'm put off only by the Starbucks connection.

Would that be the "Abbey Road" with "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" on it? It was Lennon and Harrison who were firing on all cylinders for this album rather than McCartney.



SJB

Maxwell's Silver Hammer is a wonderful track - and if you don't believe me then click here and press play to appreciate the masterpiece.

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Originally posted by ROTF:
Maxwell's Silver Hammer is a wonderful track - and if you don't believe me then click here and press play to appreciate the masterpiece.

Excellent ! very entertaining...

Anselm

Maxwell Edison Released from Prison



LIVERPOOL: Maxwell Edison, the infamous hammer murderer was released from HM Prison yesterday morning. Edison was released after serving 38 years for the murder of three people in a weeklong killing spree in 1969.

Maxwell Edison, once majoring in medicine, murdered his girlfriend Joan and his teacher with a silver hammer before being apprehended by police. Maxwell's reign of terror did not end there, however, while being tried for the first two killings, Edison murdered High Court Judge Harry Singer.

PC31, was certainly a surly one, when he heard the news of Edison's release. "The man was just plain dirty, running around knocking people on the head with that hammer of his. He should be locked up for the rest of his life."

Many Liverpool residents feel the same. Sid Flowers, a Merseyside plumber summed up the sentiments of many Liverpudlians. "I don't think he should be released. It's idiots like Maxwell who encourage other psychopaths to try the same thing."

Civil liberties spokesperson Cliff Walker was one of the few people pleased to see Edison released from prison. "What he did was wrong, but he has paid his debt to society and therefore must go, must go free."

Edison is reported to be moving back to his mothers house before settling back in to the community proper to start work as a hardware salesman.



SJB

I got it as a christmas present together with my brother in -67 (I was 9). Although there was constant talk in the media about what Beatles did and didn't, I can't remember the june 1'st launch.

I remeber the "All you need is love" happening on the TV, though.

JohanR

When I was, I was aware that a lad in my 'form' would nip off at break at school to buy new 'The Beatles' vinyl-recordings on day of release. I seem to remember this was often Friday (certainly in foreign country called Wales in 1960s).

He was very very wise/astute I have since found.

Although for a laugh I sold most of my vinyl - including most of 'The Beatles' 19 computers ago, I have learned to appreciate most of CD re-release/internet rarities downloads-sharing.

I also like Kaisers, and see them potentially as experienced-inheritors of 'zany lovable moptop' mantle.

Possibly BBC R2 pt 2 of this project might be in UK etc coming Saturday 16th June 2007 (editing problems seem to have accounted for late transmission...).

At the time, I wasn't really into the Beatles - more of a Rolling Stones/Hendrix/Clapton fan. Over the years though it's grown on me and now I love it.

My wife was born on the day it came out (useless fact no.1)

Spookily enough the other day I was going through a heap of old vinyl which my uncle was going to throw out (sacrilege!), seemed to be all classical but mostly of the "music for Pleasure" type when I came across an original copy of Sgt. Pepper, mono. Not the sort of thing my uncle ever listened to, he must have bought it on a whim.

Doesn't look as though it's ever been played!

Heard Jamie Callum's version of Mr Kite. I didn't like it,annoying voice and annoying "jazz" piano (I assume his).

I know it's me, but I can't see the point of all the cover versions - an interesting academic exercise to see how good/limited (delete as appropriate) some modern bands are, but what's the point of an album: why would I ever play it when I can listen to the original?

I've not heard Jamie Callum's version of Mr Kite and if I'm lucky perhaps I never will - the thought of it is too much for me. The only cover versions of Beatles songs I enjoy are Joe Cocker (though I still prefer Ringo), Cilla Black (I don't think the Beatles released Step Inside Love), Peter & Gordon (World Without Love) and Mary Hopkin (Goodbye). Perhaps I'm just old and grumpy - but I've only ever heard one band that comes anywhere near to giving me as much pleasure as the Beatles.

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but I've only ever heard one band that comes anywhere near to giving me as much pleasure as the Beatles.

I bet I can guess.

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Originally posted by BigH47:
Heard Jamie Callum's version of Mr Kite. I didn't like it,annoying voice and annoying "jazz" piano (I assume his).

I have heard it now - it's terrible - the piano is appalling and the vocal's as bad, as if he has no understanding or empathy with the original - there absolutely nothing to commend Jamie Callum at all.

Also heard somebody called Russell Brand (I think) do a rubbish version of When I'm 64.

At least some of the bands tried.

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Originally posted by ROTF:

I know it's me, but I can't see the point of all the cover versions - an interesting academic exercise to see how good/limited (delete as appropriate) some modern bands are, but what's the point of an album: why would I ever play it when I can listen to the original?

Do you feel that way about all cover versions, or just those of Beatles songs?

All best,
Fred

Hi Fred

I wouldn't say there are no cover versions without merit (I love Shirley Collins's work and she didn't write any of it). In respect of the Beatles, I think Joe Cocker came closest with his version of With A Little Help, but it was so different that it was almost a different song. I like Joe, but I still prefer Ringo.

However in this case it was all about doing Sgt Pepper. The experiment is fine and interesting - can modern groups reproduce the sound of the Beatles, specifically Sgt Pepper, whilst working within the same constraints as the Beatles had to - I think most found it very hard. I took exception to Jamie Callum who seemed to think he could improve upon the original and I just don't think he can. It was almost as if Jamie was unable to contain himself and simply couldn't resist adding some extra piano phrases that just did belong. I'm sure nobody would play a piano concerto by a classical composer and add a few extra phrases of their own. OK if the brief was to create a variation on a theme then fine, but I didn't think was the case - nearly everybody else tried to stay faithful to the original; I think Russell Brand was simply incapable of singing the song well, I don't he attempting to interpret it - he just made a mess of When I'm 64.

Whilst I appreciate the experiment and its intentions, the best that we could attain from the output is a very close copy to the original Sgt Pepper. So I saw the release of an album as of little interest - perhaps if proceeds went to a good cause then that would justify it. I guess if I were lucky enough to have an original of the Haywain by John Constable on my wall then I'd be unlikely to enthuse about a modern copy no matter how well done. I can easily get an original Sgt Pepper and indeed I have it on vinyl and CD. I'd buy a lovingly re-mastered anniversary edition if one becomes available - so do I want an attempted facsimile.

To summarise I think Sgt Pepper is one of those albums that I feel is just about perfect as it is.

But no I'm not against all cover versions.

All the best, Rotf

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It's rubbish!
" Guitar bands are dead"

I hear Decca is still looking for a new talent spotter

.....The Tremoloes ...The band the Beatles could have been?

Hi Jet

Dagenham's finest band who were originally cast as Britain's answer to Buddy Holly and the Crickets.

This album of late 60s sessions demonstrates just how good the Tremeloes could be - it is a very surprising record full of great tracks, especially Call Me Number One which was the only hit from this set (I think it was a chart topper).

Hard Time
What A State I'm In
Suddenly Winter
Willow Tree
Let Your Hair Hang Down
Call Me Number One
Instant Whip
Gentlemen Of Pleasure
You
Shake Hands
Be Mine
Norman Stanley Jones St Clair
Girl From Nowhere
Come On Home
I Swear
As You Are
Boola Boola
On Love
Too Many Fish In The Sea
Jenny's Alright
Running Out
Now's The Time
Good Day Sunshine
Anything

Well worth a listen

ATB Rotf

BTW What ever happened to Brian Poole - perhaps he just realised that Silence is Golden - think he still tours.