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Playlist Nov. 16th 2014

9AM

Just because….

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The Beatles - Because - Abbey Road

(Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John, Paul and George

The group recorded 23 takes on August 1, 1969, with George Martin on a Baldwin spinet electric harpsichord matching note with John on his Epiphone Casino electric guitar and Paul on his Rickenbacker bass guitar. For the backing track Ringo kept the beat gently tapping out a beat on the hi-hat. This was for the musician’s headphones and was not recorded on the tape. Take 16 was deemed the best backing track and John, Paul, and George added their lush harmonies to it. On August 4, the three recorded their vocals

two more times, adding to the already thick layers of harmony. Lennon was inspired the

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write the song when he hear Yoko playing Beethoven’s piano sonata in C Sharp minor, opus 27 number two (aka “The Moonlight Sonata”). He asked her to play the chords backwards and wrote “Because” around that reversed chord sequence. The gorgeous three-part harmonies of “Because” are showcased on an a cappella mix of the song on

the “Anthology 3” album.

Paul McCartney – Somedays – Flaming Pie ‘97 Composed on March 18, 1994 while Linda was on a photo shoot in Kent (for one

of her cookbooks). Paul gave himself a “self-imposed mission” to complete a song in one-session. George Martin later provided the orchestral arrangement for

this emotional stunner.

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George - While My Guitar Gently Weeps - The Beatles sessions (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 sound of a serine Sunday morning….

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The Beatles - Revolution - Non-LP Track

(Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John

The Beatles’ eighteenth single release for EMI, their first on the Apple Records label.

John Lennon lobbied hard to get his magnificent rocker on the A-side of the band’s summer 1968 single, but by any standard, Paul’s “Hey Jude” was an unbeatable choice

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for the A-side. There are three versions of John’s “Revolution.” The first one recorded was the slower version which opens the fourth side of “The Beatles” and was released under the title “Revolution 1.” That track was the first song to be recorded for what

would be known as the “White Album.” Ultimately, the song ran over 10 minutes. Much of it was cut out and used to create the sound collage entitled “Revolution 9,” which

would also appear on side four of the new album. Shortly before his death in 1980, John explained the reason for the song’s remake into a fast rocker: Paul and George refused to allow the original slower recording to be released as the next Beatles single, fearing it was not upbeat enough. So Lennon decided they would record the song fast and loud. Recording began on the fast and loud single version of “Revolution” on July 10, 1968.

Additional overdubs were added on July 11 and 12, and the final mix was completed on July 15. The single was issued on August 30, 1968, in the UK, and on August 26 in the U.S. The “Hey Jude”/“Revolution” single would go on to sell nearly five million copies in

the U.S. and eight million copies worldwide.

On U.S. album: Hey Jude - Capitol LP

The Beatles - Roll Over Beethoven – With The Beatles (Berry)

Lead vocal: George

Chuck Berry’s rock and roll standard was released as a single in May 1956 on Chess Records. It peaking at #29. A staple of The Beatles’ live show from the earliest days,

Beatles fans will be surprised to learn that John Lennon was the lead singer of the song in those very early club days. In 1961 George Harrison took over lead vocals. “Roll Over Beethoven” was the opening song at The Beatles’ first concert in America, February 11, 1964 in Washington D.C., and opens Capitol’s “The Beatles’ Second Album,” released on

April 10, 1964.

On U.S. album: The Beatles’ Second Album - Capitol LP

The Beatles - Eight Days A Week - Beatles For Sale (Lennon-McCartney)

Lead vocal: John Recorded primarily on October 6, 1964. It is the first instance of the Beatles taking an unfinished idea into the studio and experimenting with different approaches to a song. “Eight Days A Week” is the first pop song with a fade-in introduction. Written mostly by Paul, the title was taken from a line spoken by a limo driver. McCartney: “I was being driven over to visit John. The chauffeur was talking away to me, saying how hard his boss worked the staff, so hard that they seem to do eight days a week. We’ve altered the plot a bit for the song, of course. The bloke loves the girl eight days a week.” In later years John Lennon incorrectly referred to this title in interviews as the original

working title for the film “Help!” The actual working title of “Help!” was “Eight Arms To Hold You.” On September 20, 1964 as the band and their entourage flew to their final North American Tour concert destination, the press corps on board the Beatles private

plane witnessed from a distance, careful not to interrupt, the four Beatles huddled together working on a new song. John, Paul, and George on guitars and Ringo tapping

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his knees, and all humming the tune of what would become “Eight Days A Week.” Released as a single b/w “I Don’t Want To Spoil The Party” in the U.S. on February 15,

1965.

On U.S. album: Beatles VI - Capitol LP

The Beatles - Come Together - Abbey Road

(Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John

The Beatles’ twenty-first single release for EMI, and fourth on the Apple Records label.

When John and Yoko were in Montreal staging their second and last Bed-In For Peace they were visited by Timothy Leary, an outspoken proponent of LSD. During their visit,

Leary and his wife participated in John and Yoko’s hotel room recording of “Give Peace A Chance,” singing on the chorus. Timothy is even name-checked in the lyrics. He asked

John to write a song titled “Come Together – Join The Party” for his bid to become governor of California. Lennon obliged and responded with lyrics such as: “Come

together right now/Don’t come tomorrow, don’t come alone/Come together right now over me.” Lennon recorded a demo for Leary, who started using it as his campaign

song. After being imprisoned for possession of marijuana in late 1969, Leary dropped out of the gubernatorial race, which was won by Ronald Reagan. Lennon reworked and

expanded the song for the Beatles.

Ringo w/ Chrissie Hynde – Don’t Hang Up – Choose Love

Prod. Mark Hudson

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The Beatles - You Won’t See Me - Rubber Soul

(Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: Paul

Written entirely by Paul. Recorded in two takes on November 11, 1965, at the final recording session for the “Rubber Soul” album. The song is notable for Paul’s melodic

bass line, something new to rock and roll. Paul: “It was very Motown-flavored. It's got a James Jamerson feel. He was the Motown bass player, he was fabulous, the guy who

did all those great melodic bass lines. It was him, me and Brian Wilson who were doing melodic bass lines at that time.” Beatles roadie Mal Evans is credited on the album’s

back cover with playing Hammond organ on this track, but it is inaudible in the final mix.

On U.S. album: Rubber Soul - Capitol LP

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We owe ya some George Harrisongs …. And speaking of in 2 weeks we will have 3 hours of George songs with special in

studio guest Gary Wright…. And you know…you can’t wrong with Gary Wright!

The Beatles - I Me Mine - Let It Be

(Harrison) Lead vocal: George

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It should be noted that none of the Beatles’ rehearsals at Twickenham Studios in January 1969 were recorded on multi-track. Those official recordings took place at Apple headquarters, either in the studio set up in the basement or on the rooftop during their

concert. In the “Let It Be” film George can be heard playing his song “I Me Mine” to Ringo while John and Yoko dance a waltz. He had composed the song the night before in five minutes flat. Unfortunately, George’s song was not one the group recorded when they went to Apple Studios to record the new album tracks. Because the song was being used in the film it needed to be recorded for the soundtrack album, prompting George, Paul and Ringo to return to Abbey Road Studios on January 3, 1970, to record the song. John was on vacation in Denmark. Had he been in London it is doubtful he would have attended the session because he had quit the band in September 1969. Sixteen basic

tracks were recorded with George playing acoustic guitar, Paul on bass guitar and Ringo on drums. Overdubs recorded that day were electric piano, electric guitar, new lead and backing vocals and a second acoustic guitar part. The original running time was 1:53. To

flesh out the song for the “Let It Be” album, producer Phil Spector cleverly edited the song to repeat a section and extend it by 51 seconds. At the 1:53 mark, just after the line “flowing more freely than wine,” the song jumps back to the :32 mark to the line “all through the day.” This leads back into the hard-rocking “I me me mine” segment

and continues past “flowing more freely than wine” until the song ends. He also added orchestration. The original shorter version of the song can be heard on the “Anthology

3” album.

Dhani – For You Blue - Single

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John Lennon – Crippled Inside – Imagine ‘71 Based on the 1920’s Blind Blake song, “Black Dog Blues.” Lyrically, it’s a very

nasty swipe at Paul McCartney. This is just one of the songs John pointed at Paul after McCartney’s Ram was released.

QUIZ -

We just heard John’s song “Crippled Inside” which he getting 100% witting credit for…BUT the song music is really swipped from an old Blind Blakesong from the 1920’s…Called

what ?

Play the Beatles - Black Dog Blues – 1969

How do you feel winners name?

I Feel Fine!

Us too….

The Beatles - I Feel Fine- A Collection Of Oldies (Lennon-McCartney)

Lead vocal: John The Beatles’ eighth single release for EMI’s Parlophone label.

Recorded in nine takes on October 18, 1964. Written entirely by John Lennon. He based the guitar riff on Bobby Parker’s obscure R&B record “Watch Your Step.” The recording marked the first occasion in which guitar feedback had been deliberately incorporated

into a pop song. The sound was achieved by Paul plucking a single bass string and John getting amplifier feedback from his guitar. Issued in the U.S. on November 23, 1964,

and in U.K. four days later. Not included on the “Beatles For Sale” LP, which was released on December 4, 1964 in the UK.

On U.S. albums: Beatles ‘65 - Capitol LP

UK:

Non-album single (A-side)

On UK album: A Collection of Beatles Oldies - Parlophone LP (1966)

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The Beatles - If You've Got Trouble – HELP! sessions

18th February 1965 - Take 1. Previously unreleased, this was intended to be Ringo's vocal outing on

Help! ... but was replaced with "Act Naturally". Often bootlegged.

Musicians:

Ringo Starr – double-tracked lead vocal, drums; John Lennon – rhythm guitar, backing vocal; Paul McCartney – bass guitar, backing vocal;

George Harrison – lead guitar, backing vocal

This was recorded during the Help! sessions, but Ringo dumped it in favor of Act Naturally. (You can hear what he thought of it during the instrumental break – he

shouts out forlornly Rock on… anybody…) It has now been made available on Anthology 2.

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I Call Your Name - Long Tall Sally EP (Lennon-McCartney)

Lead vocal: John Composed by John Lennon and originally given to Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas to

use as the b-side of another Lennon song (credited to Lennon-McCartney), “Bad to Me.” Both songs had been recorded at Abbey Road by Kramer and band on June 27, 1963,

with Paul McCartney in attendance. The Beatles’ version was recorded in seven takes on March 1, 1964.

On U.S. album: The Beatles’ Second Album - Capitol LP

~NEWS HERE W/ JACKIE~

10.12 BREAK

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The Beatles - Good Morning Good Morning - Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely

Hearts Club Band (Lennon-McCartney)

Lead vocal: John Based on a Kellogg’s Cornflakes television commercial John heard while sitting at the

piano and feeling a bit “stuck” trying to write something for “Sgt. Pepper.” Paul plays a stinging guitar solo and flourishes with his right-handed Fender Esquire. The basic

rhythm track was recorded on February 8, 1967 in eight takes, four of them complete. Overdubs followed with John’s lead vocal and Paul’s bass added on February 16. A horn

section consisting of members of the Brian Epstein-managed band Sounds Inc. (previously Sounds Incorporated) was brought in on March 13. Sounds Incorporated had

been one of the opening acts on the Beatles’ 1964 and 1965 tours.

The Beatles - Day Tripper – Take 3 Recorded: 16 October 1965

Rubber Soul sessions Oct. `65 – Yesterday & Today LP here in the US… The eleventh official EMI release.

The first official double "A" side release of “We Can Work It Out” Inspired in part by John and George's first experience with acid, "Day Tripper" was written under pressure for use as a single for the Christmas

season. John wrote most of the song, with Paul contributing to each of the verses.

John – Shoeshine 1973 – Demo

The Beatles - Rock and Roll Music - Beatles For Sale

(Berry) Lead vocal: John

Incredibly, this stunning cover version 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

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“Twist and Shout” and “Money (That’s What I Want)” before it, “Rock and Roll Music” is 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

The Beatles – Ain’t She Sweet – 1961 22 June 1961 - Recording session with Tony Sheridan, but this time John on lead vocal. George on lead guitar, Paul on bass and backing

vocals, John rhythm guitar, Pete Best on drums.

Short quiz tones are included

QUIZ #2 We just heard a John Lennon demo in that set called

Shoeshine…what Mind Games song did that song evolve into…? FYI…Mind Games was released today in UK 1973…

800-955-KLOS

Play a bit again while we go to the phones…

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John Lennon – Meat City - Mind Games ‘73

Described as a “cacophony of sound,” Meat City is a fun, energetic track. It also contained a “backwards message” which John encouraged “an affinity for certain

farm animals.”

The Beatles - If I Needed Someone - Rubber Soul (Harrison)

Lead vocal: George The fourth original composition by George Harrison to be recorded by The Beatles was heavily inspired by the 12-string guitar sound of The Byrds. The introduction of George Harrison’s “If I Needed Someone” is strikingly similar to the introduction of The Byrds’ “The Bells Of Rhymney.” Harrison commented that the song was “like a million other songs written around the D chord.” The backing track was recorded in one take on October 16, 1965. George’s double-tracked lead vocal and John and Paul’s backing

vocals were added two days later. The song was performed live by The Beatles in late 1965 and was a staple of their 1966 world tour.

On U.S. album: Yesterday and Today - Capitol LP

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2 weeks from now ALL GEORGE and a gathering at Capitol records…and our guest will be Gary Wright!

Back w/ Ralph Sall….

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The Beatles - The Ballad Of John And Yoko - Non-LP track

(Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John

The Beatles’ twentieth single release for EMI, and third on the Apple Records label.

The first Beatles single issued in stereo in the UK, it is also the very first stereo single issued by EMI. The “Get Back” single had been released in stereo in America by Capitol. Recorded on April 14, 1969, by just John and Paul, the song was completed that day.

George was on vacation and Ringo was still filming the Peter Sellers’ comedy “The Magic Christian.” Producer George Martin and engineer Geoff Emerick, who had distanced

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themselves from the group because of the constant bickering amongst the group members, were back on board behind the recording console. The single was a complete surprise to Beatles fans. They had waited a long seven months for the group to follow-up “Hey Jude” with “Get Back” and now just over a month came another new Beatles record. The rhythm track was perfected in 11 takes (four complete) with Paul playing

drums while John played acoustic guitar and sang the lead vocal. The duo was in good spirits during the day-long session. Prior to take four John said to drummer Paul “Go a

bit faster, Ringo!” and Paul replied “OK, George!” Overdubs featured Paul on bass guitar, piano, backing vocal and maracas, and John on two lead guitar parts and

percussive thumping on the back of an acoustic guitar. The song recounts the chaos surrounding John and Yoko’s getting married. Lennon had encountered visa problems because of his November 1968 drug conviction which made his movement from one

country to another very difficult. As an example, he was not allowed to enter the United States at this time so the couple’s second “Bed-In” was staged in Montreal, about an

hour north of the U.S. border in Canada.

The Beatles - She Said She Said - Revolver (Lennon-McCartney)

Lead vocal: John The rhythm track was finished in three takes on June 21, 1966, the final day of

recording for “Revolver.” When the recording session started the song was untitled. The key line came from a real-life incident. On August 24, 1965, during a break in Los

Angeles from their North American Tour, The Beatles rented a house on Mulholland Drive. They played host to notables such as Roger McGuinn and David Crosby of the

Byrds, actors and actresses, and a bevy of beautiful women, “From Playboy, I believe,” Lennon remembered. John, high on acid, found himself in a strange conversation with actor Peter Fonda, who kept coming up to him and whispering, “I know what it’s like to

be dead.” As a child, Fonda had a near-death experience after accidentally shooting himself on the stomach. The song was a last-minute addition to the “Revolver,”

rehearsed and recorded on the final day of sessions when the band discovered they were one song short. McCartney recalls getting into an argument with John and leaving

the studio. He believes this is one of the only Beatle records he didn’t play on. It is assumed George played the bass in McCartney’s absence. John sings the lead vocal and

plays the organ, and John and George double-tracked the backing vocals. On U.S. album:

Revolver - Capitol LP

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Alice - Eleanor Rigby – ART OF MCCARTNEY

Welcome…Ralph Sall Producer brain child of…

LAST HERE IN LAWS RE MACCA AGAIN

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11.12 BREAK

Jeff Lynne - JUNK

Roger Daltrey - Helter Skelter Perry Farrell - Got To Get You Into My Life

Kiss - Venus And Mars / Rock Show

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The Beatles - Things We Said Today - A Hard Day’s Night (Lennon-McCartney)

Lead vocal: Paul

Written in May 1964 on board a yacht called Happy Days during Paul McCartney's holiday in the Virgin Islands with his girlfriend Jane Asher, plus Ringo Starr and his

future wife Maureen. Recorded in three takes on June 2, 1964. In his 1980 interview with Playboy magazine John Lennon remembered this being one of Paul’s better songs. McCartney double tracked his vocals. John Lennon's piano part was meant to be omitted

from the final mix, but lack of separation between instruments meant that its sound leaked into other microphones during recording. As a result it can be heard on the

released version. The b-side of the UK “A Hard Day’s Night” single. On U.S. album:

Something New - Capitol LP

Paul & Linda McCartney – The Back Seat Of My Car – Ram ‘71

Originally played during the “Let it Be” sessions, Lennon again thought this song was about him with the lyrics, “We believe that we can’t be wrong.” This was intended to be more a Beach Boys style tune, which had nothing to do with

Lennon.

Next Sunday in studio…

Broken Sky'

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Featuring John Wicks & Debbi Peterson Live on Breakfast With The Beatles KLOS 95.5FM

with host, Chris Carter Sunday, November 23rd, 2014

11:00am - 12:00pm

Also appearing at McCabe's Guitar Shop (Sunday, November 23rd, 2014)

opening for Denny Laine Showtime: 8:00pm sharp