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LISTEN TO MANY OF MY ARCHIVAL INTERVIEWS WITH Contributing editor for GOLDMINE MAGAZINE and Beatles author JOHN BORACK "John Lennon-Life Is What Happens"; Author and Capitol Records Promo Man in the 80's DAVE MORRELL ("Run-Out Groove, Inside Capitol's 1980's Hits And Stiffs,") Authors CHIP MADINGER and MARK EASTER ("Eight Arms To Hold You"); Beatles Author Steve Matteo ("Let It Be"); Beatles Author JERRY HAMMACK; Paul McCartney author TED MONTGOMERY; PETER ASHER; KIEFO NILSSON (Harry's son); BEATLES AUTHOR KEN WOMACK ("Solid State: The Story Of Abbey Road And The End Of The Beatles"; MIKE McCARTNEY; BEATLES AUTHOR KEN McNAB
("And In The End-The Last Days Of The Beatles"; JOHN LENNON'S CHILDHOOD FRIEND MICHAEL HILL; LAURENCE JUBER; DAN RICHTER, JOHN & YOKO'S PERSONAL ASSISTANT; GUITARIST/PRODUCER MARC MANN ("Concert For George," "Brainwashed," ELO's "Zoom,";) MICHAEL EPSTEIN, DIRECTOR OF THE NEW NEW DOCUMENTARY "JOHN & YOKO: ABOVE US ONLY SKY;" ELLIOT MINTZ, LONGTIME FRIEND FOR JOHN & YOKO; DENNY SEIWELL, THE FIRST DRUMMER IN WINGS; Bass Player JOHN MONTAGNA; also KEN MANSFIELD, THE FORMER U.S. MANAGER FOR APPLE RECORDS; AND DRUMMERS ALEX CAIN AND TERRY McCUSKER, WHO BOTH PENNED THE RECENT BOOK "RINGO STARR AND THE BEATLES BEAT;" BEATLES AUTHOR TERRY CRAIN; AND LEGENDARY PRODUCER JACK DOUGLAS (JOHN & YOKO'S "DOUBLE FANTASY" ALBUM) NOW ON MY INTERVIEWS 4 PAGE!!!
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ARCHIVAL INTERVIEWS:
NEIL INNES, ELLIOT MINTZ, MARC MANN, MICHAEL EPSTEIN, JIMMY WEBB, BRIAN RAY, DENNY SEIWELL, KEN MANSFIELD,
ANDREW GRANT JACKSON, AUTHOR OF "STILL THE GREATEST:
THE ESSENTIAL SONGS OF THE BEATLES SOLO-CAREERS" AND
"1965: THE MOST REVOLUTIONARY YEAR IN MUSIC."
ADAM IPPOLITO, KEYBOARDIST FOR ELEPHANTS MEMORY
GARY BURR, SONGWRITER/MUSICIAN, MEMBER OF RINGO'S STUDIO BAND THE ROUNDHEADS, songwriter for many hits in country and pop music.
DAVE SCHWENSEN, AUTHOR OF "THE BEATLES AT SHEA STADIUM"
CANDY LEONARD, AUTHOR OF "BEATLENESS-HOW THE BEATLES AND THEIR
AND THEIR FANS REMADE THE WORLD"
BOB GRUEN, RENOWNED ROCK PHOTOGRAPHER, FRIEND OF JOHN & YOKO,
CO-AUTHOR OF NEW PHOTO BOOK "SEE HEAR YOKO"
GLEN BURTNIK, VETERAN MUSICIAN/SONGWRITER,
FROM THE ROCK GROUP THE WEEKLINGS
LUCA PERASI, AUTHOR "PAUL McCARTNEY RECORDING SESSIONS
1969-2013"
DENNIS ALSTRAND, AUTHOR "THE BEATLES AND THEIR
REVOLUTIONARY BASS PLAYER"
DAVE MORRELL, RECORD COMPANY PROMOTIONS MAN,
BEATLES COLLECTOR
MARK HUDSON, Producer.songwriter, musician for Ringo
LAURENCE JUBER, GUITARIST IN LAST LINEUP OF WINGS
STEVE HOLLEY, DRUMMER IN LAST LINEUP OF WINGS
MELISSA DAVIS, CO-AUTHOR "THE BEATLES BIBLIOGRAPHY"
AND FIRST SUPPLEMENT
AL SUSSMAN, AUTHOR "CHANGIN' TIMES:
101 DAYS THAT SHAPED A GENERATION"
ROBERT RODRIGUEZ, AUTHOR "SOLO IN THE 70'S"
JAMES A. MITCHELL, AUTHOR "THE WALRUS AND THE ELEPHANTS:
JOHN LENNON'S YEARS OF REVOLUTION"
MARK LEWISOHN, AUTHOR "ALL THESE YEARS - TUNE IN"
JULIAN LENNON, ON HIS LATEST ALBUM "EVERYTHING CHANGES" & CAREER
DAVID BEDFORD, AUTHOR "THE FAB ONE-HUNDRED-AND-FOUR"
MARK RIVERA, MUSIC DIRECTOR FOR RINGO STARR & HIS ALL-STARR BAND,
MEMBER OF BILLY JOEL'S BAND
PAT DINIZIO, FROM THE NEW JERSEY BAND THE SMITHEREENS
CHAD STUART, HALF OF LEGENDARY BRITISH DUO CHAD & JEREMY
ALLAN KOZINN, AUTHOR "GOT THAT SOMETHING: HOW 'I WANT TO HOLD
HOLD YOUR HAND' CHANGED EVERYTHING'"
ALL THESE INTERVIEWS CAN BE FOUND ON MY "MORE INTERVIEWS" PAGE HERE!
Ken with Ringo Starr, Waterloo Village, NJ
Bringing you the most interesting Beatles programs since 1982 ... and more!
MARK LEWISOHN (Beatles Historian and Author of new Beatles biography "All These Years.")Pt. 1 Why write another Beatles biography?; Information conflicting with the Beatles version of their story.
MARK LEWISOHN (Beatles Historian and Author of new Beatles biography "All These Years.")
Pt. 3 Early Lennon-McCartney songs; Early gigs; Importance of documentation.
MARK LEWISOHN (Beatles author, "All These Years")
Pt. 5 Controversy with songs "Eleanor Rigby" and "In My Life;" George Harrison's frustration in being in the Beatles.
MARK LEWISOHN(Beatles author, "All These Years.")
Pt. 7 People Mark has interviewed for this book.
MARK LEWISOHN(Beatles author, "All These Years.")Pt. 9 Phillip Norman quote; Brian Epstein; Others who wanted to manage the Beatles.
DENNY LAINE"Time To Hide," "No Words."
WOLFGANG (Tony Sheridan's keyboardist 90's-2013)
Pt. 1-His background in music; How he came to work for Tony Sheridan.
BILLY J. KRAMER (Pt. 1-Interview 4-17-13 on WNHU)
Introduction; song 'Please Please Me" and TV documentary;
"Mull Of Kintyre" BILLY J. KRAMER (Pt. 3)"I'll Be On My Way"; Billy's singing; "A World Without Love"; "One And One Is Two"; "Little Children"
BILLY J. KRAMER (Pt. 5)
"To Liverpool With Love"; Importance of Brian Epstein
JEFF SLATE(Pt. 1-Interview 3-27-13 on WNHU-
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MARK LEWISOHN (Beatles Historian and Author of new Beatles biography "All These Years.")
Pt. 2 The firing of Pete Best; The Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership
MARK LEWISOHN (Beatles Historian and Author of new Beatles biography "All These Years.")
Pt. 4 Importance of Tony Sheridan.
MARK LEWISOHN (Beatles author, "All These Years")
Pt. 6 Ray Coleman quote on Brian Epstein; George Martin; Good luck came the Beatles way; Allan Williams
MARK LEWISOHN(Beatles author, "All These Years.")
Pt. 8 Biggest reason for Beatles breakup; The White Album.
MARK LEWISOHN(Beatles author, "All These Years.")
Pt. 10 Why still so fascinated with the Beatles; Solo-Music; 1958 was Year 1
DENNY LAINESongwriting with Paul McCartney, "Mull Of Kintyre."
WOLFGANG (Tony Sheridan's keyboardist 90's-2013)
Pt. 2-Why Tony stayed in Germany; Tony as a guitarist
and vocalist. BILLY J. KRAMER (Pt. 2)
"Do You Want To Know A Secret," New Album, Liverpool,
"I Won The Fight" (song) BILLY J. KRAMER (Pt. 4)
Billy's favorite Beatles songs; "You're Right I'm Wrong," Liberty DeVito; Beatles trivia
BILLY J. KRAMER (Pt. 6)
"Story Of My Life"; Paul likes "To Liverpool With Love";
U.S. Promotional Tour, 1963 JEFF SLATE (Pt. 2)
Jeff's favorite lineup of Wings.
JEFF SLATE (Pt. 4)
EXCLUSIVE--Jeff Performs "Lucky Day Sunset" (Birds Of Paradox song) live on WNHU!
JEFF SLATE (Pt. 6)
More playing DJ, at the end of the broadcast, Jeff picks another favorite solo-McCartney song (and a great rocker!)
JIM BERKENSTADT Pt. 2 (Author, "The Beatle Who Vanished")Other drummers considered before Jimmie to fill in for Ringo; How Jimmie was chosen.
JIM BERKENSTADT Pt. 4 (Author, "The Beatle Who Vanished")
Jimmie's connection with Tony Sheridan; problems in Melbourne with Brian Epstein; Jimmie's son Howard worked on Beatles Anthology and Wingspan.
TONY SHERIDAN Pt. 2
Meeting the Beatles for the first time; working on recordings with producer Bert Kaempfert, his influence.
TONY SHERIDAN Pt. 4
Writing the song "Why."
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TONY SHERIDAN Pt. 5
How he discovered the song "Take Out Some Insurance On Me Baby" ('If You Leave Me Baby")
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TONY SHERIDAN Pt. 6
Offered permanent role in the Beatles; Could never handle the level of fame that the Beatles achieved.
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REX FOWLER (Nutopians, Aztec Two Step)
Pt. 1 Forming the band, recording medleys, "I'll Get You"/"Imagine."
REX FOWLER (Nutopians, Aztec Two Step)
Pt. 3 Meeting Ringo, Theatre Within Lennon Tributes, "Dear Prudence."
SETH SWIRSKY, Director, "Beatles Stories" DVD
Pt. 1 How the project came about, interviewing Art Garfunkel, Peter Noone, editing interviews.
MELISSA DAVIS (Co-Author, "The Beatles Bibliography")
Pt. 1 How the project got started, process of assembling information, book includes reviews of literary works on Beatles
DENNIS ELSAS (Legendary New York DJ heard on
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REX FOWLER (Nutopians, Aztec Two Step)
Pt. 2 Beatles harmonies, Everly Brothers, Bob Dylan, "You're Gonna Lose That Girl."
REX FOWLER (Nutopians, Aztec Two Step)
Pt. 4 EXCLUSIVE-Lennon Tribute Song "Johnny's An Angel"-writing the song, the band members in The Nutopians.
SETH SWIRSKY, Director, "Beatles Stories" DVD
Pt. 2 Odd choices for interviews-Mitzi McCall & Charlie Brill, Steve Kipner of Tin Tin.
MELISSA DAVIS (Co-Author, "The Beatles Bibliography")
Melissa's review on some key Beatles books, her favorites, a few of Ken's favorites, high praise for Mark Lewisohn's work.
DENNIS ELSAS (Legendary New York DJ)Early years at WNEW-FM, beginning of progressive rock radio.
DENNIS ELSAS (Legendary New York DJ)
Dennis' interview with John Lennon Pt. 2-"I Feel Fine" and Bobby Parker's "Watch Your Step"; John's favorite oldies; "I Call Your Name"
DAVID BEDFORD (Author, "Liddypool-Birthplace Of The Beatles")
Different suburbs of Liverpool; Class structure
TODD RUNDGREN (Producer)
Pt. 2 - Favorite musical period of the Beatles; Were they an influence on Todd's music?
TODD RUNDGREN (A True All-Starr)
Pt. 4-On being in 3 of Ringo's All-Starr Bands!!!
ROBERT RODRIGUEZ, Beatles Author
"And Your Bird Can Sing"-Frank Sinatra connection, dual guitar parts; "Taxman"; "Dr. Robert"; Ringo's drumming on "Rain"; mono versions of "Paperback Writer" and "Revolution"
ROBERT RODRIGUEZ, Beatles Author
Revolver Vs. Sgt. Pepper; Assorted ramblings.
STEVE MARINUCCI, Beatles Examiner
Pt. 2- Starting Beatles Examiner, level of interest in the Beatles, future Beatles releases (interview 6-20-12.)
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KEN SCOTT Beatles Engineer (Magical Mystery Tour, White Album)
Starting work at EMI Studios; why they hired young people; Norman Smith's contributions to Beatles recordings
KEN SCOTT Beatles Engineer
White Album was a happy experience; notes not kept; John doubled on bass
BIRDS OF PARADOX Supergroup
EXCLUSIVE - NEW SONG "Baby Forgive Me"
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KEN SCOTT Beatles Engineer
Took photos of Beatles during "A Hard Day's Night" sessions; gave Beatles tape to Dick James' son
KEN SCOTT Beatles Engineer
Problems using the harpischord on "Piggies."
KEN SCOTT Beatles Engineer
Who drummed on "Back In The U.S.S.R."; recordings at Trident Studios; mistakes in Beatles books; George Harrison demos on his 26th birthday
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JEFF SLATE, NY musician, guitarist, songwriter.
Story of the band Birds Of Paradox and their music.
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GARY VAN SCYOC, Bass Player, Elephant's Memory
Joining the band Birds of Paradox, describing their music.
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DAVID LANZ
Early interest in music and piano, discovering the Beatles, George Martin, classical music, progressive rock bands.
DAVID LANZRecording the song "Here Comes The Sun," his spirituality, his tribute piece for George Harrison and George Martin "Sir George."
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DAVID LANZWhy he recorded two CDs of Beatles songs-"Liverpool" and "Here Comes The Sun," "There's A Place," "Yes It Is," classical arrangements, growing appreciation for the Beatles.
DAVID LANZEXCLUSIVE----David's tribute to George Harrison and George Martin "Sir George."
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DENNY SEIWELL Session Drummer, Played on Paul McCartney's Ram album, First drummer in WingsRam Pt. 1 - Auditioning for Paul
DENNY SEIWELLRam Pt. 3 - "Rode All Night," "Dear Boy,""Too Many People," "Monkberry Moon Delight"
DENNY SEIWELLRam Pt. 5 - "Another Day," "Oh Woman Oh Why," 'Little Woman Love."
DENNY SEIWELL
Problems with Wings, Why he and Henry McCullough left Wings.
PETER ASHER
Retrospective shows, McCartney songs for Peter & Gordon, 'Woman," Buddy Holly tributes
HENRY McCULLOUGH, guitarist, first lineup of Wings
Early Beginnings Of Wings
HENRY McCULLOUGH, Wings guitarist
Idea of Wings as a group effort, My Love guitar solo
GARY VAN SCYOC Bass Player, Elephant's Memory
How Elephant's Memory came to work with John Lennon, His Politics
GARY VAN SCYOC, Bass Player, Elephant's Memory
Some Time In New York City album, working with Phil Spector
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DENNY SEIWELLRam Pt. 2 -Song arrangements, "Uncle Albert," David Spinozza
DENNY SEIWELLRam Pt. 4 - Recording basic tracks for "Ram" album, "Back Seat Of My Car"
DENNY SEIWELL
Discussing the 2012 album he made with Wings guitarist Henry McCullough "Shabby Road" of all Beatles covers, idea of Wings reunion.
PETER ASHER
Working with Ringo on his "Time Takes Time" album, Being a producer, Upcoming shows at Feinstein's, NYC
HENRY McCULLOUGH, guitarist, first lineup of Wings
His 2012 album with Denny Seiwell of Beatles covers "Shabby Road"
HENRY McCULLOUGH, Wings guitarist
Mary Had A Little lamb, Band On The Run, Leaving Wings
GARY VAN SCYOC Bass Player, Elephant's MemoryPortrayal of Elephant's Memory as a street band.
GARY VAN SCYOC, Bass Player, Elephant's Memory
Planned tour with John Lennon, One To One Concert
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PETER & GORDON (8-01-05)
Their Record Contract; "A World Without Love"
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PETER & GORDON (8-01-05)
"Nobody I Know"; "I Don't Want To See You Again"
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JEFF SLATE, Guitarist, songwriter, from The Badge
Interview Pt. 1 Early love and his appreciation for the Beatles; The White Album |
JEFF SLATE, Guitarist, songwriter, from The Badge
Interview Pt. 2 Other British bands, forming The Badge, working with Pete Townshend |
Bruce Spizer, Beatles Author Interview Pt. 1
Bruce's book "Beatles For Sale On Parlophone Records" -
Discussing the group's singles-"Love Me Do" to "Ticket To Ride." |
Bruce Spizer, Beatles Author Interview Pt. 2
More on Beatles' singles-"I'm Down," "Strawberry Fields Forever"/"Penny Lane," "Lady Madonna," expletive on "Hey Jude," German translations for lyrics in "Komm Gib Mir Deine Hand" and "Sie Liebt Dicht" not the same as in English.
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Bruce Spizer, Beatles Author Interview Pt. 3
The Beatles albums, "With The Beatles" vs. "Meet The Beatles,"
"I'm A Loser," "Eight Days A Week," songs released in the U.S. first. |
Jeff Slate, guitarist, songwriter, from The Badge
EXCLUSIVE- George Harrison tribute song "All For Love"
by The Badge. |
Andy Timmons, Guitarist
Complete Interview-Andy's background, his influences, love for the Beatles, Recording tribute album to Sgt. Pepper
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Andy Timmons, Guitarist
EXCLUSIVE - Andy Timmons Band's recording of "Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite" off their Sgt. Pepper tribute album
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Yoko Ono
John Lennon Acoustic Album-How it started; John underrated as guitarist
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Yoko Ono
John Lennon Acoustic Album-songs What You Got; Dear Yoko; God; Working Class Hero
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Billy J. Kramer
Memories of Brian Epstein.
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Billy J. Kramer
His recording of the Lennon-McCartney song "I'm In Love," not released until 1991.
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Patti Boyd
How she came to star in "A Hard Day's Night."
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Patti Boyd
How she remembers George Harrison and the last time she saw him.
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Robert Freeman, Photographer
His early beginnings; How he came to work with the Beatles.
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Robert Freeman, Photographer
How he shot the album cover for "With The Beatles."
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Pat DiNizio (Smithereens)
Why record Meet The Smithereens?; Beatles songwriting.
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Pat DiNizio (Smithereens)
Early Beatles music was not simple.
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Geoff Emerick
His close mic technique on Beatles records.
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Geoff Emerick
Growing respect for Beatles "Revolver" album.
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Denny Laine (Denny's Website)Is Paul McCartney more spontaneous in the studio, or more a perfectionist?
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Denny Laine (Denny's Website)More songwriting with Paul on "London Town" album with Paul.
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May Pang (May's website)
Their apartment in New York; Bedroom;#9 Dream; John was TV junkie.
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May Pang (May's website)
Her book Instamatic Karma; John signing contract to dissolve
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Stephen Kalinich (Poet, Songwriter with Brian Wilson,
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Stephen Kalinich (Stephen's Website)
Writing with Brian Wilson; Writing "A Friend Like You"
(Brian Wilson/Paul McCartney duet.) |
Mark Rivera (MARK'S WEBSITE)Picking material for Ringo's All-Starr Bands, Oh My My, Todd Rundgren.
David Bedford, Author "Liddypool-Birthplace of
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Mark Rivera (MARK'S WEBSITE)Double drumming on the All-Starr Band tours.
David Bedford, Author "Liddypool-Birthplace of
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Gary Wright (Gary's Website)His classic "Dream Weaver," and the George Harrison connection.
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Richie Unterberger, Author "The Unreleased Beatles: Music and Film" Website: Richie UnterbergerWhat unreleased music should come out?
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Laurence Juber (Wings guitarist)
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Victor Spinetti (actor in Beatles films, London Town video)
A Hard Day's Night Film, story about his sister with the Beatles
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Dennis Ferrante (Lennon engineer)
John as a producer
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Pete Best (Pete's Website)
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Greg Hawkes (Cars)
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Quarrymen (Rod Davis, Len Garry, Colin Hanton)
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These are Beatle Breaks, as they were heard on XM's 60's channel.
Ringo Emigrating to America
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Documentary on the 'Beatles First U.S. Visit'
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