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BIOGRAFIA.
O grupo The Beatles surgiu em meados da década de 50, na Inglaterra. Os quatro garotos de Liverpool se tornaram uma das mais importantes bandas de rock de todos os tempos graças à sua genial criatividade e ao pioneirismo que ousaram usar em quase tudo que fizeram. Introduziram novos padrões musicais e comportamentais e foram um dos primeiros grupos pop a utilizar técnicas instrumentais avançadas e arranjos complexos em suas músicas. Foram, também, os inventores dos videoclipes.A história da banda começa em 1956 quando John Winston Lennon, até então um estudante forma a sua primeira banda de rock. Visto que todos os componentes eram alunos da Quarry Bank High School a banda é nomeada The Quarrymen e passa a tocar em igrejas e festas escolares. Lennon era o líder da banda e responsável pelos vocais e guitarra. Em uma das apresentações a banda é observada e admirada por James Paul McCartney que logo se identifica com John Lennon visto que ambos apreciavam os mesmo estilos musicais e tinham ambições semelhantes. Paul McCartney foi convidado a entrar para o grupo e trouxe consigo George Harrison, que também tocava guitarra. John convenceu um amigo, Stuart Sutcliffe, a comprar um contrabaixo e se juntar a eles. O baterista Pete Best se juntou aos outros rapazes para completar a banda.
Os Beatles foram convidados, em 1960, para se apresentar em Hamburgo, Alemanha, numa pequena excursão com outras bandas de Liverpool. Foi quando conheceram Ringo Starr, que assumiu definitivamente a bateria. Nessa época, Stuart deixa a banda, e Paul passa a tocar baixo. Durante os shows foi gravado um CD que se tornou uma das piratarias mais disputadas.
Os garotos foram descobertos pelo empresário Brian Epstein, responsável pelo sucesso e fama dos Beatles. Foram aceitos pelo selo Parlaphone, da gravadora EMI.
O clima ficou pesado nas gravações do “White Album”. O disco foi duramente criticado pela mídia em geral por ser considerado uma espécie de auto-indulgência. Depois deste ainda viriam “Yellow Submarine” e “Abey Road” , todos gravados com a intenção de fazer o nome dos Beatles voltar a ser tão disputado quanto antes. Enquanto isso, Paul McCartney e John Lennon já se arriscavam carreiras solo, sem admitir problemas internos no grupo.
Os Beatles anunciaram sua separação oficial logo após o lançamento de Let it Be,no ano de 1970.
Várias coletâneas e músicas inéditas ainda são lançadas até hoje e muitos fãs que esperavam a volta do grupo e só perderam as esperanças quando, em 1980, John Lennon foi assassinado, segundo a polícia de New York, por um fã alucinado, bem em frente a porta de seu prédio.
Álbuns.
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New Years Day (1962)
1. Like Dreamers Do (Lennon/McCartney)
2. Money (That’s What I Want) (Bradford/Gordy)
3. Till There Was You (Willson)
4. The Sheik Of Araby (Smith/Snyder/Wheeler)
5. To Know Her Is To Love Her (Spector)
6. Take Good Care Of My Baby (Goffin/King)
7. Memphis, Tennessee (Berry)
8. Sure To Fall (In Love With You) (Perkins/Claunch/Cantrell)
9. Hello Little Girl (Lennon/McCartney)
10. Three Cool Cats (Leiber/Stoller)
11. Crying, Waiting, Hoping (Holly)
12. Love Of The Loved (Lennon/McCartney)
13. September In The Rain (Warren)
14. Besame Mucho (Velazquez/Skylar)
15. Searchin’ (Leiber/Stoller)
Please, please me (1962)
1. I Saw Her Standing There
2. Misery
3. Anna (Go To Him)
4. Chains
5. Boys
6. Ask Me Why
7. Please Please Me
8. Love Me Do
9. P.S. I Love You
10. Baby It’s You
11. Do You Want To Know A Secret
12. A Taste Of Honey
13. There’s A Place
14. Twist And Shout
With The Beatles (1963)
1. It Won’t Be Long
2. All I’ve Got To Do
3. All My Loving
4. Don’t Bother Me
5. Little Child
6. Till There Was You
7. Please Mister Postman
8. Roll Over Beethoven
9. Hold Me Tight
10. You Really Got A Hold On Me
11. I Wanna Be Your Man
12. Devil In Her Heart
13. Not A Second Time
14. Money
A Hard Days Night (1964)
1. A Hard Day’s Night
2. I Should Have Known Better
3. If I Fell
4. I’m Happy Just To Dance With You
5. And I Love Her
6. Tell Me Why
7. Can’t Buy Me Love
8. Any Time At All
9. I’ll Cry Instead
10. Things We Said Today
11. When I Get Home
12. You Can’t Do That
13. I’ll Be Back
For Sale (1964)
1. No Reply
2. I’m A Loser
3. Baby’s In Black
4. Rock and Roll Music
5. I’ll Follow The Sun
6. Mr. Moonlight
7. Medley: Kansas City/Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey
8. Eight Days A Week
9. Words Of Love
10. Honey Don’t
11. Every Little Thing
12. I Don’t Want To Spoil The Party
13. What You’re Doing
14. Everybody’s Trying To Be My Baby
Help (1965)
1. Help!
2. The Night Before
3. You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away
4. I Need You
5. Another Girl
6. You’re Going To Lose That Girl
7. Ticket To Ride
8. Act Naturally
9. It’s Only Love
10. You Like Me Too Much
11. Tell Me What You See
12. I’ve Just Seen A Face
13. Yesterday
14. Dizzy Miss Lizzie
Rubber Soul (1965)
1. Drive My Car
2. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
3. You Won’t See Me
4. Nowhere Man
5. Think For Yourself
6. The Word
7. Michelle
8. What Goes On
9. Girl
10. I’m Looking Through You
11. In My Life
12. Wait
13. If I Needed Someone
14. Run For Your Life
Revolver (1966)
1. Taxman
2. Eleanor Rigby
3. I’m Only Sleeping
4. Love You To
5. Here, There and Everywhere
6. Yellow Submarine
7. She Said, She Said
8. Good Day Sunshine
9. And Your Bird Can Sing
10. For No One
11. Doctor Robert
12. I Want to Tell You
13. Got to Get You into My Life
14. Tomorrow Never Knows
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club band (1967)
1. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
2. With A Little Help From My Friends
3. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
4. Getting Better
5. Fixing A Hole
6. She’s Leaving Home
7. Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite!
8. Within You Without You
9. When I’m Sixty-Four
10. Lovely Rita
11. Good Morning Good Morning
12. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)
13. A Day In The Life
Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
1. Magical Mystery Tour
2. Fool on the Hill
3. Flying
4. Blue Jay Way
5. Your Mother Should Know
6. I Am the Walrus
7. Hello Goodbye
8. Strawberry Fields Forever
9. Penny Lane
10. Baby You’re a Rich Man
11. All You Need Is Love
White Album (1968)
CD: 1
1. Back in the U.S.S.R.
2. Dear Prudence
3. Glass Onion
4. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
5. Wild Honey Pie
6. Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill
7. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
8. Happiness Is a Warm Gun
9. Martha My Dear
10. I’m So Tired
11. Blackbird
12. Piggies
13. Rocky Raccoon
14. Don’t Pass Me By
15. Why Don’t We Do It in the Road?
16. I Will
17. Julia
CD: 2
1. Birthday
2. Yer Blues
3. Mother Nature’s Son
4. Everybody’s Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey
5. Sexy Sadie
6. Helter Skelter
7. Long, Long, Long
8. Revolution 1
9. Honey Pie
10. Savoy Truffle
11. Cry Baby Cry
12. Revolution 9
13. Good Night
Yellow Submarine (1968)
1. Yellow Submarine
2. Hey Bulldog
3. Eleanor Rigby
4. Love You To
5. All Together Now
6. Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds
7. Think for Yourself
8. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
9. With a Little Help from My Friends
10. Baby You’re a Rich Man
11. Only a Northern Song
12. All You Need Is Love
13. When I’m Sixty-Four
14. Nowhere Man
15. It’s All Too Much
Hey Jude (1969)
01 Can’t Buy Me Love” (1964) – 2:19
02 Should Have Known Better” (1964) – 2:39
03 Paperback Writer” (1966) – 2:14
04 Rain” (1966) – 2:58
05 Lady Madonna” (1968) – 2:14
06 Revolution” (1968) – 3:21
07 Hey Jude” (1968) – 7:06
08 Old Brown Shoe” (1969) (Harrison) – 3:16
09 Don’t Let Me Down” (1969) – 3:30
10 Ballad of John and Yoko” (1969) – 2:55
Abbey Road (1969)
1. Come Together
2. Something
3. Maxwell’s Silver Hammer
4. Oh! Darling
5. Octopus’s Garden
6. I Want You (She’s So Heavy)
7. Here Comes the Sun
8. Because
9. You Never Give Me Your Money
10. Sun King
11. Mean Mr. Mustard
12. Polythene Pam
13. She Came in Through the Bathroom Window
14. Golden Slumbers
15. Carry That Weight
16. End
17. Her Majesty
Let it be (1970)
1. Two Of Us
2. Dig A Pony
3. Across The Universe
4. I Me Mine
5. Dig It
6. Let It Be
7. Maggie Mae
8. I’ve Got A Feeling
9. One After 909
10. The Long And Winding Road
11. For You Blue
12. Get Back
Past Master Vol.1.
1. Love Me Do (Single Version)
2. From Me To You
3. Thank You Girl
4. She Loves You
5. I’ll Get You
6. I Want To Hold Your Hand
7. This Boy
8. Komm, Gib Mir Deine Hand (I Want To Hold Your Hand)
9. Sie Liebt Dich (She Loves You)
10. Long Tall Sally
11. I Call Your Name
12. Slow Down
13. Matchbox
14. I Feel Fine
15. She’s a Woman
16. Bad Boy
17. Yes It Is
18. I’m Down
Past Master Vol.2.
1. Day Tripper
2. We Can Work It Out
3. Paperback Writer
4. Rain
5. Lady Madonna
6. The Inner Light
7. Hey Jude
8. Revolution
9. Get Back
10. Don’t Let Me Down
11. The Ballad Of John And Yoko
12. Old Brown Shoe
13. Across The Universe
14. Let It Be
15. You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)
CAPITOL 4 CD’S.
CD 1: Meet The Beatles.
1. I Want To Hold Your Hand (Stereo)
2. I Saw Her Standing There (Stereo)
3. This Boy (Stereo)
4. It Won’t Be Long (Stereo)
5. All I’ve Got To Do (Stereo)
6. All My Loving (Stereo)
7. Don’t Bother Me (Stereo)
8. Little Child (Stereo)
9. Till There Was You (Stereo)
10. Hold Me Tight (Stereo)
11. I Wanna Be Your Man (Stereo)
12. Not A Second Time (Stereo)
13. I Want To Hold Your Hand (Original Mono)
14. I Saw Her Standing There (Original Mono)
15. This Boy (Original Mono)
16. It Won’t Be Long (Original Mono)
17. All I’ve Got To Do (Original Mono)
18. All My Loving (Original Mono)
19. Don’t Bother Me (Original Mono)
20. Little Child (Original Mono)
21. Till There Was You (Original Mono)
22. Hold Me Tight (Original Mono)
23. I Wanna Be Your Man (Original Mono)
24. Not A Second Time (Original Mono)
CD2: Second Album.
1. Roll Over Beethoven (Stereo)
2. Thank You Girl (Stereo)
3. You Really Got a Hold On Me (Stereo)
4. Devil In Her Heart (Stereo)
5. Money (alt version to UK release)(Stereo)
6. You Can’t Do That (Stereo)
7. Long Tall Sally (Stereo)
8. I Call Your Name (Stereo)
9. Please Mr. Postman (Stereo)
10. I’ll Get You (Stereo)
11. She Loves You (Stereo)
12. Roll Over Beethoven (Original Mono)
13. Thank You Girl (Original Mono)
14. You Really Got a Hold On Me (Original Mono)
15. Devil In Her Heart (Original Mono)
16. Money (alt version to UK release) (Original Mono)
17. You Can’t Do That (Original Mono)
18. Long Tall Sally (Original Mono)
19. I Call Your Name (Original Mono)
20. Please Mr. Postman (Original Mono)
21. I’ll Get You (Original Mono)
22. She Loves You (Original Mono)
CD 3: Something new.
1. I’ll Cry Instead (Stereo)
2. Things We Said Today (Stereo)
3. Any Time At All (Stereo)
4. When I Get Home (Stereo)
5. Slow Down (Stereo)
6. Matchbox (Stereo)
7. Tell Me Why (Stereo)
8. And I Love Her (Stereo)
9. I’m Happy Just To Dance With You (Stereo)
10. If I Fell (Stereo)
11. Komm, Gib Mir Deine Hand (I Want To Hold Your Hand) (Stereo)
12. I’ll Cry Instead (Original Mono)
13. Things We Said Today (Original Mono)
14. Any Time At All (Original Mono)
15. When I Get Home (Original Mono)
16. Slow Down (Original Mono)
17. Matchbox (Original Mono)
18. Tell Me Why (Original Mono)
19. And I Love Her (Original Mono)
20. I’m Happy Just To Dance With You (Original Mono)
21. If I Fell (Original Mono)
22. Komm, Gib Mir Deine Hand (I Want To Hold Your Hand) (Original Mono)
CD 4: Beatles 65′
1. No Reply (Stereo)
2. I’m A Loser (Stereo)
3. Baby’s in Black (Stereo)
4. Rock and Roll Music (Stereo)
5. I’ll Follow The Sun (Stereo)
6. Mr. Moonlight (Stereo)
7. Honey Don’t (Stereo)
8. I’ll Be Back (Stereo)
9. She’s A Woman (Stereo)
10. I Feel Fine (Stereo)
11. Everybody’s Trying To Be My Baby (Stereo)
12. No Reply (Original Mono)
13. I’m A Loser (Original Mono)
14. Baby’s in Black (Original Mono)
15. Rock and Roll Music (Original Mono)
16. I’ll Follow The Sun (Original Mono)
17. Mr. Moonlight (Original Mono)
18. Honey Don’t (Original Mono)
19. I’ll Be Back (Original Mono)
20. She’s A Woman (Original Mono)
21. I Feel Fine (Original Mono)
22. Everybody’s Trying To Be My Baby (Original Mono)
Anthology 1 - 1994.
CD: 1.
- Free As A Bird
A demo recorded at home by John in 1977, “Free As A Bird” was given to Paul by Yoko Ono for the remaining Beatles to finish, both lyricly and musicly. Pretending that John had given them the unfinished tape and gone on vacation, the demo was cleaned up and finished by Paul, George, and Ringo. Produced by Jeff Lynne. - John Lennon Monologue
John Lennon interview with Rolling Stone’s Jann Wenner, 1970 - That’ll Be The Day
The first ever recording by the Quarry Men, with John, Paul, George, John Lowe on piano, and Colin Hanton on drums. Recorded in 1958 by Liverpool entrepeneur Percy Phillips. - In Spite Of All The Danger
The B-side of the “That’ll Be The Day” ’single’ (see above). - Paul McCartney Monologue
Paul talking with Mark Lewisohn in 1994 about the band’s early recording days. - Hallelujah, I Love Her So
Recorded in Paul’s home in 1960, this Ray Charles cover features Stuart Sutcliff on bass. - You’ll Be Mine
A Lennon/McCartney original, featuring outrageous vocals by Paul and a clever spoken-word middle by John. Recorded c. 1960 at Paul’s home. - Cayenne
An instrumental written by Paul and recorded in his home c. 1960. - Paul McCartney Monologue
A 1962 interview with Paul discussing the sessions with Tony Sheridan. - My Bonnie
Recorded with Tony Sheridan in 1961 and issued as a single credited to ‘Tony Sheridan & The Beat Brothers’ - the single which brought them to the attention of Brian Epstein. - Ain’t She Sweet
Recorded during the Tony Sheridan sessions but without Sheridan, in 1961. - Cry For A Shadow
An instrumental written by Harrison/Lennon. Recorded during the 1961 Tony Sheridan sessions, but without Sheridan. - John Lennon Monologue
1971 interview with John discussing the band’s relationship with Brian Epstein. - Brian Epstein Monologue
An extract from the audio version of Brian Epstein’s autobiography “A Cellar Full Of Noise”. - Searchin’
Taken from the infamous (failed) 1962 audition with Decca Records. Captured live in mono. - Three Cool Cats
Another track form the Decca audition, Live in mono. - The Sheik Of Araby
A third track from the Decca audition tape, live in mono. - Like Dreamers Do
A Lennon/McCartney original taken from the Decca audition tape, 1962, recorded live in mono. - Hello Little Girl
The final track presented from the Decca audition tape, recorded live in mono. One of the over 100 songs claimed to have been written by Lennon/McCartney before “being noticed”. - Brian Epstein Monologue
Another excerpt from Epstein’s autobiogrpahy “A Cellar Full Of Noise” - Besame Mucho
Recorded in 1962 during the audition with George Martin’s Parlophone Records. - Love Me Do
Another track taken from the Parlophone audition, with an audibly nervous Paul on vocals. - How Do You Do It
Recorded as a potential first single for Parlophone in 1962, but never issued. - Please Please Me
Taken from the third session with Parlophone for use as a single, recorded in 1962 with drummer Andy White. - One After 909 (False Starts)
Takes 3 and 4 recorded in March, 1963, showcasing the pressures of being on the road. - One After 909
Edit mix of takes 3 and 4, in complete form. - Lend Me Your Comb
Recorded for the BBC for the fifth edition of “Pop Go The Beatles” in July, 1963. Previously unreleased. - I’ll Get You
Recorded October 13, 1963 for the British variety show “Val Parnell’s Sunday Night At The London Palladium”. - John Lennon Monologue
John Lennon interview with Rolling Stone’s Jann Wenner, 1970. - I Saw Her Standing There
The first of five songs taken from the group’s first visit to Sweden, recorded live in October, 1963. - From Me To You
Another track recorded live in October, 1963, during their first visit to Sweden. - Money (That’s What I Want)
A third track from their first Swedish tour. - You Really Got A Hold On Me
A fourth track from their first Swedish tour. - Roll Over Beethoven
A fifth track from their first Swedish tour.
CD: 2.
- She Loves You
Taken from their first Royal Variety Show performance, where no other rock group had ever performed, with 40% of the British population tuning in. Recorded November, 1963. - Till There Was You
A touch of comedy from Paul in another track from the Royal Variety Show performance. - Twist And Shout
Introduced with John’s famous line, “Would the people in the cheaper seats clap your hands? And the rest of you, if you’ll just rattle your jewellery.” - This Boy
Recorded December, 1963, from the British comedy series “The Morecambe And Wise Show” - I Want To Hold Your Hand
Also taken from “The Morecambe And Wise Show”, December, 1963. - Eric Morecambe & Ernie Wise Dialogue
A comedy skit featuring the Beatles, Morecambe, and Wise. - Moonlight Bay
The Beatles performing with Morecambe and Wise. - Can’t Buy Me Love
Take 2, recorded live in the studio (take 4 being the master). - All My Loving
The legendary first performance on the “Ed Sullivan Show” during their incredibly successful first visit to America. Over 73 million people tuned in for the performance. - You Can’t Do That
Take 6, recorded in February, 1964 (take 9 being the master). - And I Love Her
Take 2 - the first complete run-through - recorded February, 1964. - A Hard Day’s Night
Recorded a week after shooting for the film was completed, this is the complete take 1 (take 9 being the master). - I Wanna Be Your Man
Recorded for their TV special “Around The Beatles” in April, 1964. - Long Tall Sally
Another song recorded for “Around The Beatles”, April, 1964. Recorded in one take. - Boys
Recorded for “Around The Beatles” but not used, issued for the first time. - Shout
Another song recorded for “Around The Beatles”, April, 1964. - I’ll Be Back (Demo)
Take 2, performed in 3/4 time, but breaking down as it was “too hard to sing”. - I’ll Be Back (Complete)
Take 3, a dramatic change from previous takes, in that it is at a 4/4 tempo. - You Know What To Do
The only recording of this George Harrison composition, a demo recorded in June, 1964. - No Reply (Demo)
A demo recorded in June, 1964, with a little comic relief from Paul and John. It is unknown who is playing the drums on this version. - Mr. Moonlight
Takes 1 and 4 recorded in August, 1964, during the Beatles For Sale sessions. - Leave My Kitten Alone
The last of five takes recorded for Beatles For Sale but never released. Considered as a single for the ill-fated Sessions project. - No Reply
Take 2, recorded September, 1964 (take 8 being the master). - Eight Days A Week (False Starts)
Sequence of takes 1, 2, and 4 - all incomplete - as the band tests different approaches. - Eight Days A Week
Take 5, with a vocal intro, recorded October, 1964 (take 13 being the master). - Kansas City/Hey Hey Hey Hey!
Take 1 of two takes recorded for Beatles For Sale, recorded October, 1964 (take 2 being the master).
Anthology 2 - 1996.
CD: 1.
- Real Love
As was with “Free As A Bird”, “Real Love” was recorded by John as a demo on a tape recorder sitting on top of his piano around 1979. The tape was given to Paul by Yoko and he, George, and Ringo added vocals and instruments in early 1995. The original tape had tape hiss and clicking removed and was sped up to sound more upbeat. The celeste used on the intro is the same celeste used on “Because” from Abbey Road, and the harmonium used is the same one used on “We Can Work It Out”. - Yes It Is
A combination of takes 2 and 14 (take 14 being the eventual master) recorded during Help! sessions in under five hours, “Yes It Is” was left off of the film’s soundtrack and instead used as a B-side for the “Ticket To Ride” single. - I’m Down
The previously unreleased take 1, turning out “pretty darn good” in Paul’s words, take 7 being the master. - You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away
A mix of takes 1, 2, and 5 (take 9 being the master), in which take 1 breaks down early and some studio talk (including a little rhyme by John) preceding take 2, the song itself being take 5. - If You’ve Got Trouble
Written by Paul for Ringo to sing on Help!, only one take of “If You’ve Got Trouble” was recorded and vocal and other overdubs were added. However, they were not happy with the song and it was scrapped, with Ringo singing “Act Naturally” for the film instead. - That Means A Lot
Recorded for Help! in two takes spanning over a month apart, this is take 1 which was ultimately shelved. The song was given to singer PJ Proby and reached #24 - Yesterday
With recording completed in two takes, the orchestral overdubs added to take 2, this version of “Yesterday” is the previously unreleased take 1. Paul can be heard instructing guitar chords to George, although the album’s linear notes suggest George may not be playing. - It’s Only Love
Take 2 with a false start from take 3 preceding it, featuring only guitars and vocals (the master being take 6). - I Feel Fine
Taken from the group’s August 1, 1965 appearance on the Sunday night British program “Blackpool Night Out”, their second and last performance. - Ticket To Ride
Another track from the August 1 concert for “Blackpool Night Out”. - Yesterday
A third selection from their second “Blackpool Night Out” concert. This is the first ever stage performance of “Yesterday”. - Help!
A fourth track from the second “Blackpool Night Out” appearance. - Everybody’s Trying To Be My Baby
Recorded at the Beatles historic first concert at Shea Stadium in New York. - Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
Take 1 (the master being a remake recorded nine days later) featuring the sitar, but considerably slower. This version was recorded under the name “This Bird Has Flown”. - I’m Looking Through You
The original recorded in nine hours and featuring vocal overdubs on a basic rhythm track, this early version is missing the chorus (”Why, tell me why…”). - 12-Bar Original
A favorite for bootleggers (who frequently mislabeled it “12-Bad Original”), “12-Bar Original” was an instrumental track written by all four Beatles for inclusion on Help!, only because at the time it was recorded there were not enough tracks to fill the album. John and Paul both brought several classics, however, and the song was dropped. - Tomorrow Never Knows
Take 1 recorded after a three-month vacation from filming and recording, featuring the same elements as the master (take 3), but slightly different. - Got To Get You Into My Life
Take 5 which is merely a shadow of the master (take 9), as it does not include some of the lyrics or vocal tracks and none of the orchestration. - And Your Bird Can Sing
The unreleased take 2 (take 10 being the master), in which the band breaks out in uncontrollable giggling fits. - Taxman
The full take 11, which was reduced into take 12 and issued as the master. This version features a few added lines and a different ending than the master. - Eleanor Rigby (Strings Only)
Take 14, which was originally reduced to take 15 and overdubbed with Paul’s vocals, this is the orchestral score written by George Martin featuring 4 violinists, 2 cellists, and 2 viola players. - I’m Only Sleeping (Rehearsal)
An instrumental demo which was nearly erased from the session tape. - I’m Only Sleeping (Take 1)
Recorded as one of five mono takes recorded after the master had been established, this remake of “I’m Only Sleeping” is previously unreleased. - Rock And Roll Music
After completing Revolver, the Beatles performed five shows at the Nippon Budokan Hall in Tokyo, two of which were recorded by NTV, a Japanese television company. This Chuck Berry cover was recorded on June 30. - She’s A Woman
Also taken from the Tokyo performances (during which the name Revolver was chosen for their new album) along with “Rock N’ Roll Music” (see above).
CD: 2.
- Strawberry Fields Forever (Demo Sequence)
A series of takes recorded by John on his acoustic guitar at home. Features the basic sound, the first verse, and chorus. - Strawberry Fields Forever (Take 1)
Recorded during their first sessions back in the studio together in five months - and after renouncing touring forever - take 1 of “Strawberry Fields Forever” is significantly different than both the demo and the master. - Strawberry Fields Forever (Take 7 & Edit Piece)
The master being an edit of takes 7 and 26 (with the first minute being take 7 and the rest take 26 slowed down slightly), this is the entire take 7 with the familiar drum track dubbed onto the end (an extended version featuring remixed vocals - notably the “cranberry sauce” sequence). - Penny Lane
The third song recorded during the Sgt. Pepper sessions, this version of “Penny Lane” is a special Anthology mix of several takes, including several instrumental tracks which had broken down. - A Day In The Life
Another Anthology mix, featuring pieces of takes 1, 2, and 6 as well as some additional unmentioned takes. Features an interesting count-in by John and the basic 32-bar count-in which was overdubbed with an orchestral score in the master before Paul’s “woke up/fell out of bed” bridge. - Good Morning Good Morning
The basic track (take
which was overdubbed with additional vocals and sound effects and eventually became the master (take 11). - Only A Northern Song
A mix of takes 3, 12, and some unmarked vocals. Although recorded during Sgt. Pepper’s sessions and intended for inclusion on the album, “Only A Northern Song” did not surface until 1969’s Yellow Submarine. - Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite! (Takes 1 & 2)
The first takes, both of which broke down but feature some insightful studio conversation which established the direction of the song. - Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite! (Take 7)
The basic track to which all of the overdubs were added (as take 9). Features some prodding by George Martin and some remixed instrumentals near the end of the track. - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
A mix specially prepared for Anthology including the best of tracks 6, 7, and 8. - Within You Without You (Instrumental)
The instrumental track without vocals, including Indian instruments such as the tamboura, tabla, dilruba, and swaramandal along with an overdub recorded a week later featuring violins, cellos, and George’s sitar. - Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)
Recorded in one session, with take 9 being the master, this version is the basic take 5 with Paul’s guide vocal. Overdubs were added later. - You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)
Recorded over a two-year period, starting in 1967 and continuing sporadically until it’s release in 1970 as the b-side to “Let It Be”, the original version of “You Know My Name” was over 6 minutes, later trimmed to around 4. This mix features more of the song but is not the complete track as recorded, as there are several parts on the released master not on this version. - I Am The Walrus
The basic track, take 16, that was fortified with strings, vocals, and sound effects. This version features just the band and John singing, without the overdubs. - The Fool On The Hill (Demo)
Recorded 3 weeks prior to the taping for Magical Mystery Tour, sounding very different from the master and without a completed set of lyrics. - Your Mother Should Know
An experimental arrangement by Paul. - The Fool On The Hill (Take 4)
Closer to the demo version than the final master, take 4 of “The Fool On The Hill” still did not feature a completed set of lyrics. This version taped nearly 3 weeks after the demo was recorded. - Hello Goodbye
Take 16, featuring many overdubs and extra instrumentation not used on the master, which, like this version, was overdubbed onto the basic track 14. - Lady Madonna
Remixed from a different take (take 3 and 4) than the released master. - Across The Universe
Recorded during the “Lady Madonna” sessions but unreleased until it appeared the WWF charity album. This is take 2, lacking several overdubs that the master featured.
Anthology 3 - 1996.
CD: 1.
- A Beginning Martin
An orchestral piece written by George Martin originally for inclusion on the White Album as an intro piece to Ringo’s “Don’t Pass Me By”. Later used in the film “Yellow Submarine”. - Happiness Is A Warm Gun Lennon/McCartney
An acoustic demo recorded by John during the famous Esher sessions. Includes the ‘I need a fix’ and ‘Mother Superior jumped the gun’ sections but not the ‘Happiness is a warm gun’ section. - Helter Skelter
Distinctly different from the master, this version of “Helter Skelter” (take 2) is a slow, driving tune shortened to 5 minutes from over 12 minutes in its original form. - Mean Mr. Mustard
Demo recorded at Esher featuring a bridge not used in the final version. - Polythene Pam
Demo recorded by John at Esher, with vocal gibberish in place of the unfinished lyric. - Glass Onion
Demo recorded at Esher, again, with vocal gibberish in place of unfinished lyric. - Junk
Demo recorded at Esher but never recorded by the Beatles - instead apprearing on Paul’s solo debut McCartney. - Piggies
Demo recorded at Esher, featuring a double-tracked vocal by George and different lyrics than the released version - Honey Pie
The final Esher demo presented on Anthology, with lyrics slightly different than the finished version. - Don’t Pass Me By
Take 5 featuring vocal and basic instrumental track, without the fiddle. - Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
Fortified with session players (on 3 saxophones and conga drums) and scrapped in favor of a remakerecorded the following week. - Good Night
A recorded rehearsal, remixed with the ending of the master (take 34), with some studio talk discussing the direction of the song. - Cry Baby Cry
Take 1 featuring a basic instrumental track and vocals. - Blackbird
Featuring Paul only on an acoustic guitar (and no bird sound effects), this is take 4, with the master being take 32. - Sexy Sadie
The basic instrumental track - take 6 - fading out near the end becase it was lacking a final coda. - While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Demo recorded by George on his acoustic guitar and Paul on organ, featuring an additional verse not used in the master. - Hey Jude
Preceeded by some studio chat, this is a simple studio rehearsal which is somewhat stripped down. - Not Guilty
Although worked on for 3 days, “Not Guilty” was not included on the White Album. Presented here is take 102. - Mother Nature’s Son
Take 2 (the master being take 26) featuring some studio chat and a basic track. - Glass Onion
Mono mix featuring some additional sound effects placed by John which were ultimately left off the master, including an closing loop of BBC soccer commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme elling, “It’s a goal!”, which was dropped in favor of an orchestral score written by George Martin. - Rocky Raccoon
Take 8 (take 10 being the master) with some misspoken lyrics by Paul. - What’s The New Mary Jane
Originally conceived by John for use on the White Album, then rejected, then considered as a B-side for the Plastic Ono Band to “You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)”, “What’s The New Mary Jane” was never issued except on bootleg discs. This is take 4, featuring John and George as well as Yoko and Mal Evans on sound effects. - Step Inside Love/Los Paranoias
Recorded during a jam during sesions for “I Will”, “Step Inside Love” was written for Cilia Black for her BBC TV program. The jam extended into “Los Paranoias” at the suggestion of John. - I’m So Tired
A mix of takes 3, 6, and 9 (the master being take 14), recorded during the end of the White Album sessions. - I Will
Take 1 (the master being take 67 featuring the same elements as the released version. - Why Don’t We Do It In The Road
Take 4, performed solo by Paul on acoustic guitar. The master was take 5 with several overdubs and all instruments except drums (played by Ringo) played by Paul. - Julia
The final track recorded for the White Album, this is take 2 featuring John searching for the right structure for the song. The master was take 3.
CD: 2.
- I’ve Got A Feeling
Featuring Billy Preston on keyboard, this version of “I’ve Got A Feeling” was recorded in the basement of the Beatles office building on Savile Row in London. Also filmed for use in the ‘Let It Be’ film. - She Came In Through The Bathroom Window
Another song recorded during the Savile Row sessions, but not used on the Let It Be album, instead, later recorded for Abbey Road. - Dig A Pony
A Savile Row take with the intor “All I want is…”, which was later cut for the final version. - Two Of Us
Another Savile Row take recorded with paul and John on vocals. - For You Blue
According to the Anthology linear notes, all takes of “For You Blue” were recorded on Jan. 25, 1969, but the master featured a rerecorded vocal by George almost a year later on Jan. 8, 1970. - Teddy Boy
A rehearsal for a song never issued by the Beatles, instead, used on Paul’s debut McCartney. Features some intersting vocals by John. - Medley: Rip It Up/Shake, Rattle, And Roll/Blue Suede Shoes
The only oldies medley of dozens rehearsed by the Beatles during Let It Be rehearsals released on Anthology, although many were later found on bootlegs. - The Long And Winding Road
The basic track to which Phil Spector added orchestration for the Let it Be album, to Paul’s dismay. Noted as the version that ‘nature intended’. - Oh! Darling
Recorded during the Savile Row sesions but unissued until Abbey Road, the beginning of this rehearsal of “Oh! Darling” is faded out due to misoperation of the recording machine. - All Things Must Pass
Frequently performed during Let It Be rehearsals, “All Things Must Pass” was not used on any Beatles album, rather was recorded by George for his first solo album of the same name. - Mailman, Bring Me No More Blues
An obscure Buddy Holly cover which was the B-side of “Words Of Love” which was recorded by the Beatles for Beatles For Sale in 1964. One of many Holly tunes recorded during these sessions. - Get Back
This version was the final number performed during the band’s legendary rooftop concert on January 30, 1969. Notably, it is the final public performance by the Beatles. - Old Brown Shoe
An elaborate demo recorded by George using 2 overdubs of guitar and vocals. - Octopus’s Garden
Take 2 with some studio chat from take 8 (the master was take 32). Written shortly after completion ofthe White Album sessions. - Maxwell’s Silver Hammer
Take 5, without the anvil sound effect and some additional vocals (the master was take 21 with some vocal overdubs. - Something
A solo demo recorded by George, just before Joe Cocker’s version (which preceded the Beatles version). - Come Together
Take 1 (the master being take 9 with further overdubs) featuring John on vocal, clapping his hands and playing tamborine. - Come And Get It
Recorded by Paul in less than an hour as a demo for Apple recording artists Badfinger for use as their first single. The song was a huge hit. - Ain’t She Sweet
Performed during recordings for “Sun King”, the jam that included this version of “Ain’t She Sweet” also featured two other Gene Vincent songs. Also recorded during the band’s Hamburg sessions with Tony Sheridan. - Because
Features the nine vocals (three each by Paul, John, and George) recorded in three separate takes, but without the instrumentation. Previously released on several bootlegs. - Let It Be
This is historic as it features part of Paul’s original presentation of the song to the rest of the band. Also features some remixed orchestration and studio chat by John. - I Me Mine
From the band’s final session, for which John was absent, which turned out “I Me Mine” as it was used on the Let It Be album. - The End
A remix featuring additional guitar solos by paul, George, and John, and a more prominent orchestral piece
