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George Harrison almost spoiled the surprise of The Traveling Wilburys months before the supergroup recorded their debut album. The former Beatle, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, and Roy Orbison hadn’t even recorded their most famous tune, “Handle With Care.”In 1987, George entered the recording studio to record Cloud Nine, his first album in five years. He asked ELO frontman, Jeff Lynne, to co-produce the album. In November 1987, it hit shelves. However, in April 1988, George discovered that the record company wanted one more song for a European 12-inch single. George had to record one quickly.
The former Beatle asked Lynne to help him write it, and Dylan allowed them to use his recording studio. Roy Orbison and Tom Petty tagged along to watch. George and Lynne wrote the song that became “Handle With Care.”
However, it seemed strange to George to have four of the best singers/songwriters in the studio and not work on it with him. So, he invited all four rock stars to record “Handle With Care.”
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Taylor Swift has beaten The Beatles to the top of the UK charts after securing the chart double for album Midnights and single Anti-Hero for a second week in a row
Swift’s latest released album Midnights has become the fastest-selling album of the year so far in the UK.
The All Too Well singer, 32, achieved a chart double last week, when her single Anti-Hero and tenth studio album Midnights reached the number one spots.
The Folklore singer, 32, crossed Arctic Monkeys’ popularity milestone last Friday (October 28) and reached to the top spot.
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John Lennon and Elton John had a solid friendship that developed through their mutual love of music. The two collaborated on a few tracks, and John even helped Lennon get his only number one hit. John was emotionally struck by Lennon’s untimely death but refused to work on Lennon’s posthumous album, even after being invited to work on it by Lennon’s widow, Yoko Ono.
John Lennon was one of music’s biggest titans, and the world was shocked when he was assassinated in New York in 1980. Elton John recalled being heartbroken when he heard about Lennon’s death. In his autobiography Me (shared via Cosmopolitan), John wrote his plane had landed in Melbourne, Australia, when he heard the tragic news.
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George Harrison surprised the world with 1987’s Cloud Nine, his first album since 1982’s Gone Troppo, but he shocked fans even more with “When We Was Fab” and its music video. The guitarist never shied away from expressing sometimes negative views of his former group, The Beatles. However, by the 1980s, George had come to terms with being one of the Fab Four and found himself wanting to pay homage to that period through song.
Fans welcomed George’s ode to The Beatles and its kaleidoscopic music video packed with tons of Beatles Easter eggs. The “When We Was Fab” music video is one of George’s most famous, but he was initially nervous about it.
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"The Family Way" actor Paul McCartney is a hopeless romantic. Recently he showed that side of himself after he was spotted heading to his car after stepping out to buy a bouquet of roses for his wife of 11 years, Nancy Shevell.
The Beatles frontman looked dapper in a black blazer and white shirt as he held the flowers, a combo of blush and white roses, in one hand while opening the car door with the other.
After DailyMail posted the photos on their Facebook page, fans took to the comment section to air their opinions. Some congratulated the actor for the kind gesture towards his wife, with one fan, Jody Hodge, writing:Others shared how nice of a gesture it was, noting that it indicated true love: "Way to go, Paul. As we know, Paul had a bad run, and maybe this is working. I hope he has found true happiness."
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In the 1970s, the Nixon administration attempted to deport John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and Bob Dylan was among those who spoke out in their defense. Lennon and Ono had spoken out about the U.S. president and the war in Vietnam. In response, the administration initiated deportation proceedings. Dylan wrote a letter arguing that they should be allowed to stay.
In 1972, Nixon was up for reelection, and Lennon and Ono were aggravating him. They sang “Give Peace a Chance” at anti-war rallies and organized “Bed-ins for Peace.” The Nixon administration responded by ordering the couple deported. They argued that because he pleaded guilty to cannabis possession in 1968, he could not remain in the country.
Lennon understood that the move was a political play.
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In 2005, Cynthia Lennon released her autobiography John, detailing her experience living with The Beatles member. Before that, however, the celebrity explained that she tried to avoid “the Lennon Legend.” Here’s what we learned about Lennon’s first wife.
To the world, John Lennon was a songwriter and vocalist for The Beatles. The musician was also husband to Cynthia Lennon, born Cynthia Powell. The two were married in 1962.
Together, Cynthia and John had a son — Julian Lennon, born in 1963. After John Lennon met Yoko Ono at an art exhibition, he quickly fell in love. As a result, he divorced Cynthia Lennon in 1968 and married Ono shortly after.
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Paul McCartney has written many iconic songs in his music career. These songs often have memorable harmonies and titles but also contain unforgettable titles. Many of his most famous titles include “Hey Jude,” “Yesterday,” “Live and Let Die,” “Maybe I’m Amazed,” and “Band on the Run.” McCartney does have a unique way for coming up with song titles, which could explain why he is a music pioneer. In an interview with NPR, McCartney discussed his songwriting process. The former Beatle said he always starts by fumbling around with his guitar or piano to find a chord and melody he likes. Once he discovers the music, he finds some words or a quick phrase that starts the writing process.
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Paul McCartney has been touring for decades, whether he’s with The Beatles, Wings, or his solo career. The artist often performs in his native country, the UK, but he often comes to America to entertain his millions of fans across the Atlantic. While he enjoys touring worldwide, there are two particular things Paul McCartney likes about performing in the U.S. In an interview for his website, Paulmccartney.com, the former Beatle discussed his GOT BACK tour, his 15th tour as a solo artist. The tour began in April 2022 and concluded in June 2022 with a performance at the Glastonbury Festival in England. McCartney has been performing for decades and in front of sold-out crowds possibly thousands of times.
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Ringo Starr once admitted that Paul McCartney had to call the rest of The Beatles to come to work. Paul always assumed the role of boss in The Beatles, whether he liked it or not.
The Beatles are frequently recognized as one of the best rock ‘n’ roll bands. However, like everyone else, they didn’t exactly want to come to work every day. “They” meaning George Harrison, John Lennon, and Ringo.
Besides being late for The Beatles’ first official meeting with their soon-to-be manager, Brian Epstein, because he was bathing, Paul was always punctual and ready to take on anything in the recording studio and beyond. He was often the overachiever, which later morphed into an authoritative, bossy demeanor.
Paul often called the rest of The Beatles to come into the recording studio after none of them showed up. In Martin Scorsese’s documentary, George Harrison: Living in the Material World, George explained he, John, and Ringo lived close to each other in Surrey. John would pick them up, and they’d smoke a lot of marijuana while Paul waited for everyone in the studio.
Source: Hannah Wigandt/cheatsheet.com
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