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I’m sad to say that I’m dedicating this first couple of songs here to our dear friend Stan …you know him as Stan the Hot Sauce Man….whose Mom Marion passed away yesterday…Now we got to know Marion here on BWTB quite well…as she came hung out with us more than a few times

She also made me that British Flag quilt blanket

And BWTB pillow…that we often talked about…she came down to all the events at …Just Imagine shows…everyone loved her…and she will certainly be missed…and here is Marion’s favorite Beatles song.

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The Beatles - - A Hard Day’s Night (-McCartney) Lead vocal: and Paul ’s stunning ballad “If I Fell” was by far the most complex song he had written to date. It could be considered a progression from “” with its similar chord structure and intricate harmonies by John and Paul, recorded – at their request – together on one microphone. Performed live on their world tour throughout the summer of 1964. Completed in 15 takes on February 27, 1964. Flip side of “And I Love Her” in the U.S. On U.S. : A Hard Day’s Night - United Artists LP Something New - Capitol LP

The Beatles - In My - (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocals: John with Paul Recorded October 18, 1965 and written primarily by John, who called it his “first real major piece of work.” Of all the Lennon-McCartney collaborations only two songs have really been disputed by John and Paul themselves -- “” and “In My Life.” Both agree that the lyrics are 100% Lennon, but John says Paul helped on the musical bridge, while Paul recalls writing the entire melody on John’s Mellotron. The gorgeous piano solo is provided by . To give his solo a harpsichord sound the producer played the piano at half speed and an octave lower so that when played at regular speed it would be in the correct key for the song. On U.S. album:

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Rubber Soul - Capitol LP

The Beatles – Yesterday - Help! (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: Paul Written solely by Paul McCartney. After he woke up one morning with the tune in his head he went to his piano to sketch it out. Sure the tune was something he had heard before he took the song to several people and asked if they’d heard it before. When everyone he asked said it was new to them he claimed the tune as his own. McCartney perfected the melody and added a middle eight section during breaks in the production of the Beatles’ second film. He wrote the lyrics while on vacation in Portugal in late May 1965. The band was reluctant to release the song because a lovely acoustic ballad with a string quartet did not fit their rock and roll image. It was buried on the “Help!” LP and the band had no intention of releasing it as a single in the UK. But in America, Capitol Records issued it as a single a few days after McCartney, in the solo spotlight, sang the song on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Recorded in two takes on June 14, 1965 at the same session as “I’ve Just Seen A Face” and “I’m Down.” One of only five Beatles songs Paul chose to perform live on his tour in 1976. The working version lyrics included the line: “Scrambled Eggs / Oh how I love your legs.” “Yesterday” is one of the most covered songs in the history of recorded . On U.S. album: Yesterday And Today - Capitol LP

A set going out to our friend Stan for his Mom Marion may she rest in peace…from all of us Apple Scruffs

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The Beatles - The Inner Light - Non-LP Track (Harrison) Lead vocal: George The Beatles’ seventeenth single release for EMI’s label. George’s “The Inner Light” was selected as the B-side for the “Lady ” single and represented his first lead vocal on a British single. George was in India to quickly record music for the soundtrack to the movie “Wonderwall” and the backing track for “The Inner Light” was recorded at EMI’s in Bombay using local musicians on January 12, 1968. The backing track was finished in five takes. Harrison would add vocals and other embellishments at on February 6 and 8. It was the third song in consideration for the Spring 1968 Beatles single. “The Inner Light” was the last of the three Indian-flavored songs composed by George and the lyrics were taken directly from the poem of the same title from the “Tao Te Ching.” On U.S. album: Rarities - Capitol LP (1980)

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The Beatles - - Non-LP Track (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: Paul The Beatles’ seventeenth single release for EMI’s Parlophone label. The last original issue Beatles 45 to appear on the Capitol swirl label in the U.S. or on the Parlophone label in the UK. Starting in the summer of 1968, Beatles recordings would be issued on their own , . The Beatles did not leave EMI or Capitol, they simply had their own custom label, to which they could sign artists. The manufacturing and distribution would remain the same as before. In fact, in America, their releases continued to use Capitol album and single catalog numbering.

The Beatles’ oft-postponed visit to India to study Transcendental Meditation under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was fast approaching. They were scheduled to be in India from mid-February until late April. Written entirely by Paul, “Lady Madonna” was the first song to be recorded in the week-long to get a single finished before they left for India. It was completed in two straight-forward sessions on February 3, 1968 with some overdubs on February 6. The basic rhythm track consisted of only Paul on piano, and Ringo on drums (using brushes instead of sticks), recorded in three takes on the afternoon of February 3. John and George overdubbed fuzzed guitars played through the same amplifier during that evening’s session. The song was completed on February 6 with the addition of a second McCartney lead vocal, a second piano piece, “See how they run” backing vocals from Paul, John and George, and in the middle eight, the three Beatles cupping their hands around their mouths to imitate the sound of brass instruments. But Paul decided the song needed real brass instruments, so four saxophone players were brought in that evening to play on the song.

LAST CAPITIOL/PARLOPHONE SINGLE

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The Beatles - It’s Only Love- Help!

(Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John Recorded in six takes on June 15, 1965. The first Beatles song to include a reference to getting “high” (“I get high when I see you go by”). The working title prior to lyrics being written was “That’s a Nice Hat.” George Martin and his Orchestra recorded the version of “It’s Only Love” using the original title. In 1972 Lennon called “It’s Only Love” “the one song I really hate of mine.” On U.S. album: Rubber Soul - Capitol LP

Peter Sellers – Can’t Buy Me Love `64/ Paul – Can’t Buy Me Love – Live 93` Soundcheck

The Beatles - - A Collection Of Oldies `66 (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John and Paul The Beatles’ fourth single release for EMI’s Parlophone label. With a July 1, 1963 recording date looming The Beatles knew their latest composition would be their next a-side: a song then entitled “Get You In the End,” shortened to “I’ll Get You” by the time it was released. But things changed on June 26, 1963. In a hotel room a few hours prior to a show in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, John and Paul sat facing each other on twin beds and proceeded to write from Paul’s suggestion. The song they created was “She Loves You.” The next day, having a rare day off from touring, John met up with Paul in the dining room of the McCartney’s Forthlin Road home to finish up the song.

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U.S. Non-album single (Swan)

On U.S. album: The Beatles’ Second Album - Capitol LP UK: Non-album single (a-side)

The Beatles – Boys – (Dixon-Farrell) Lead vocal: Ringo Recorded in just one take on February 11, 1963. “Boys” was drummer ’s first recorded lead vocal. Luther Dixon and Wes Farrell’s song was originally recorded by The Shirelles and was the b-side to their smash hit “Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” This song was usually Ringo’s contribution at The Beatles’ live performances during their North American Tour in the summer of 1964. On U.S. : Introducing… The Beatles - Vee-Jay LP The Early Beatles - Capitol LP

The Beatles - - (Berry) Lead vocal: John Incredibly, this stunning of Chuck Berry’s classic hit from 1957 featuring John Lennon on lead vocal was captured in just one take on October 18, 1964. Like “” and “Money (That’s What I Want)” before it, “Rock and Roll Music” is

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a prime example of Lennon making a previously known hit his own. The overdubbed piano part features John, Paul and George Martin pounding the SAME piano! The song was featured on the Beatles 1965 European Tour and was the opening song during their 1966 concert tours. On U.S. album: Beatles ‘65 - Capitol LP

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The Beatles - Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da - The Beatles

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(Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: Paul Written by Paul while in Rishikesh, India. In Barry Miles’ “Many Years From Now” Paul recalls walking through the Indian jungle near the Maharishi’s compound with his guitar singing “Ob-La,Di, Ob-La, Da, life goes on, bra,” taking the phrase from Jimmy Scott, a Nigerian conga player who had been a part of the music scene since the 50s. In Scott’s native language, “Ob la di ob la da” is an expression meaning “life goes on.” Paul created characters for his story - Desmond and Molly and their barrow in a Caribbean marketplace. A barrow is a cart or small vehicle used to carry a load and pulled or pushed by hand.

The Beatles - Wild Honey Pie - The Beatles (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: Paul The second of two Paul McCartney solo performances recorded on August 20, 1968, for the “White Album,” the first being “Mother Nature’s Son.” had taken a week-long trip to Greece and on this particular day John and Ringo were in Abbey Road’s Studio Three recording a very short edit piece for “” (specifically, a “two, three…” count-in shouted by Ringo) and supervising the mono mix of “Revolution 9.” This left Paul alone in Studio Two to record and, in the case of “Wild Honey Pie,” experiment a little. Paul plays bass, electric and acoustic guitars, harpsichord, and drums. He also provides three vocal tracks. Running just 52 seconds, it is the shortest track on “The Beatles.”

The Beatles – I Me Mine - Let It Be Recorded Jan. 3rd 1970 LAST Beatle recording session w/out John Lennon "There is nothing that isn't part of the complete whole." - George Harrison on the Eastern religion belief system "I Me Mine" is based from A somewhat odd collection of Beatles songs…yet still refreshingly entertaining wasn’t?

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The Beatles - While My Guitar Gently Weeps - The Beatles (Harrison)

Lead vocal: George

In his book, “I Me Mine,” George explains that while visiting his parents he decided to create a song from the first thing he saw upon opening a book. George randomly opened a book and saw the phrase “gently weeps.” He put the book down and started writing lyrics.

The first proper recording of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” took place on July 25, 1968. Nearly two months into recording the Beatles’ new album, this was George’s first chance to record some of his new material. George: “I always had to do about ten of

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Paul and John’s songs before they’d give me the break.” On this first day George recorded several rehearsals and one proper take. At this stage, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” was an acoustic song, with George’s solo vocal and some organ overdubbed near the end that ran 3:13 and had a final verse not found in the final version. This exquisite “take 1,” which was a demo for the other Beatles, is one of the highlights of the “Anthology 3” album. George would continue working on the song at home, and eventually re-imagined the song as a rocker. On August 16, the full band revisited the song, making 14 takes of a rhythm track.

On September 3, John, Paul, George and engineer Ken Scott commandeered Abbey Road’s still uninstalled 3M eight-track and hooked it up in Studio Two. Overdubs for “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” would become the first recordings made on Abbey Road’s new eight-track machine. George spent several hours recording a backwards guitar solo for the song. September 5 saw the return of Ringo Starr to Studio Two. He had quit the group temporarily and was now back behind his drum kit. With the other three Beatles in place, George Harrison guided them through a newer and different arrangement of his song, with takes numbered 17-44. It is this re-made version that appears on “The Beatles.” Take 25 was deemed the best. On September 6, Harrison got a lift from from Surrey (where they both lived) into London. It was during this car ride that Harrison asked Clapton to play lead guitar on “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” His guitar part was to be recorded that evening. Clapton has said he was reluctant to accept the invitation at first “because no one plays on Beatles sessions.” Of course, his contribution to George’s song would become iconic. Clapton playing his soaring part on his Gibson Les Paul guitar. Harrison later commented that Clapton’s presence in the studio had an interesting side effect. “It made them all try a bit harder; they were all on their best behavior.”

Cream – Badge – Goodbye

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The Dirty Mac – Yer Blues – Rolling Stones Rock’n’Roll Circus `68

John Lennon (as "Winston Leg-Thigh") – vocals, rhythm guitar (from The Beatles)

Eric Clapton – lead guitar (from Cream)

Mitch Mitchell – drums (from The Experience)

Keith Richards – bass (from ) Eric Clapton - – Concert For George

George Harrison – Art Of Dying - ‘70

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Originally written after the Beatles last concert in 1966 – George had constantly been searching for a life and meaning outside of the Beatles. The original lyrics of the track include a reference to Brian Epstein being able to keep George with “you” (meaning the Beatles), instead of the eventual “Sister Mary.”

NEWS w/ Jackie 10.12 BREAK

The Beatles - Lovely Rita - Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: Paul Paul heard that in America “traffic wardens” were called “meter maids,” which he thought was humorous and decided to see what he could rhyme with it. Written entirely by Paul McCartney and recorded on February 23, 1967. The basic rhythm track was completed in eight takes. Take 8 was deemed the best and it was mixed down to a single track and the Beatles added overdubs to create the finished recording. Specifically, Paul’s bass on Feb. 23, Paul’s lead vocal on Feb. 24, John, Paul and George’s backing vocals on March 7, and George Martin was elected to fill the song’s middle eight with a piano solo, recorded on March 21.

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The Beatles - I’m Only Sleeping - Revolver (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John Written by John and Paul at Kenwood, John’s estate in Weybridge, in one writing session. Recording of the backing rhythm track began at 11:30 p.m. on April 27, 1966. John recorded his lead vocal on April 29. Both the vocal and backing track were recorded at variable speed. It was during the recording of “I’m Only Sleeping” that The Beatles discovered the “backwards guitar.” On May 5, 1966, as the band continued working on the song, George painstakingly transcribed the notes in his guitar solo and flourishes and then wrote them out backwards. He then played them in that reverse order. The tapes were then superimposed BACKWARDS in the mix, playing the solo notes and embellishments in the correct order, but maintaining the eerie backwards sound. “I’m Only Sleeping” was one of three songs issued in America six weeks prior to their official release in the UK. American and Canadian Beatles fans heard “I’m Only Sleeping,” “And Your Bird Can Sing,” and “Doctor Robert” first on Capitol Records’ “Yesterday And Today” album, issued June 20, 1966. The rest of the world had to wait until the first week of August for them to appear on the “Revolver” LP. On U.S. album: Yesterday And Today - Capitol LP

The Beatles - I’m Looking Through You - Rubber Soul (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: Paul Written by Paul after an argument with then-girlfriend, actress Jane Asher. Initially recorded on October 24, 1965, the song was re-recorded from scratch on November 6, but McCartney was still not satisfied. Four days later, on November 10, the group took another stab at it. Paul’s lead vocal was superimposed the next day. The version issued by Capitol Records has two false starts. On U.S. album: Rubber Soul - Capitol LP

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John Lennon – – Some Time In New York City ‘72 John had held a concert in honor of John Sinclair who had been sent to prison for possession of “two marijuana joints.” He was released after the concert on December 13th, 1971. But John included this song that was inspired by Sinclair’s unfair incarceration.

Wings – Richard Cory (Paul Simon) - Wings Over America ‘76

Recorded in Los Angeles (Forum) on June 23rd. This Paul Simon song had Denny on lead vocals; it contained a very funny improvised line about “John Denver” who was a very big draw at the time.

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Originally written before , shares a songwriting credit. Roadies Ian Horne and Trevor Jones sang backing vocals. Back w/ more w/ Denny Laine…. 10.42 BREAK Moody Blues Coke spot w/ Denny Laine HERE Denny Laine pick a Beatles song you need to hear right now… The Beatles - Here, There And Everywhere - Revolver (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: Paul Written by Paul while sitting by the pool of John’s estate, this classic ballad was inspired by The Beach Boys’ “God Only Knows.” Completed in 14 takes spread over three sessions on June 14, 16 and 17, 1966. Paul’s lead vocal is double tracked. Paul, John, and George provide the lush harmony and Ringo drums using brushes. Both Paul and John called “Here, There And Everywhere” one of their favorite Beatles songs. Never performed by The Beatles in concert and only rarely performed by McCartney since. On U.S. album: Revolver - Capitol LP Tonight the man who picked that last song LIVE at McCabe’s doing Band On The Run in it’s entirety! Also John Wicks Debbie Peterson

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Wings – Tomorrow – Wild Life ‘71

Contains the lyrics: Honey, pray for sunny skies so I can speak to rainbows in your eyes. Let's just hope the weatherman is feeling fine and doesn't spoil our plan. Paul McCartney & Wings – Big Barn Bed – Red Rose Speedway ‘73

The first two lines of this track and the album were first used on the "Ram" album at the end of “Ram On (reprise) which was really a song called “Suicide”.

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Tonight the man who picked that last song LIVE at McCabe’s doing Band On The Run in it’s entirety! Denny’s gonna play a Beatles song for us right now…. (Denny - Blackbird HERE) Moody Blues – True Story – Magnificent Moody’s Take a phone or two call HERE Play a The Note You Never Wrote HERE 11.42 BREAK

Paul McCartney & Wings – Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-Five – Band on the Run ‘73

A fantastic ending to a flawless album, the hook had been floating around Paul’s head for months prior to the composition. There was a mastering error on the

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song (and CD versions) that remained for many, many years where the beginning was affected by a “quick fade up.”

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