THE BIG BEAT Episode 5 Podcast

Hey, Beatlemiacs!

After some bumps and dings in the uploading process, I've managed to get this episode up for your listening pleasure.

Enjoy!

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The Big Beat 10-14-11 Pt 1 by therealdjbob

The Big Beat 10-14-11 Pt 2 by therealdjbob

THE BIG BEAT Episode 4 Podcast

Here it is!! THE BIG BEAT Episode 4 Podcast!!! It's all John Lennon songs on this episode in honor of his 71 birthday on October 9.

Enjoy!

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The Big Beat 10-07-11 Pt 1 by therealdjbob
The Big Beat 10-07-11 Pt 2 by therealdjbob

Be sure to tune in on Friday for episode 5 of THE BIG BEAT, 12:00 Noon (Pacific) on Audio8ball.com

"HAPPY B-DAY, JOHN" From The Scruffs and Submariners!

So, it's John Lennon's birthday and TheBeatleScruffs and TheBeatleSubmariners have created video greeting to John on his 71st birthday. I'll absolutely love this fine group of Beatlemanicas for showing their love for John and sharing their wishes for his birthday.

The Submariners


The Scruffs


I would like to add my own message to John;

John, thank you for entering this world. I would not be the same person if not for what I have gained from knowing that there was such a wonderful person on this Earth such as you. I look to you, not only as a Beatle or musician, but as a man who lived a rollercoaster of a life and still managed to slow down and be there for those that needed you. I wish you weren't gone. The world really needs your love, John.

I've heard people older than me claim you as their's... how selfish and foolish of them. You, John, belong to the ages!

I've asked around, "Is it possible to miss someone you've never met?"...

Although I was born nearly eight years after you left this world, I miss you. I want you to know that you are in my heart. I am grateful that I know of your music, your art, your life, and your love. Thank you, John Lennon. Happy Birthday!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOHN LENNON!!

It's October 9!! IT'S JOHN LENNON'S BIRTHDAY!!!

John, the world misses you and needs you desperately. Although I came after your untimely departure from this plane, I miss you every day. Thank you for bringing to us your beautiful music and your love. Thank you for expressing yourself when times were the hardest and sharing your mind with those who cared to listen. Happy Birthday, John!

Apple Co-Founder, Steve Jobs, Dead At 56

Now, I know this is not particularly a Beatles story but since Steve Jobs was the main man behind Apple, and The Beatles' music recently became available on iTunes , this is nonetheless a sad and breaking story.

I, myself, do not own any iProducts but I have seen my share of Pixar films. Steve Jobs was one of the co-founders of Pixar and he co-produced one of my all-time favourite Pixar films, Toy Story (1995)

Apple.com has released the above-posted image and this statement on their homepage:

Steve Jobs
1955-2011
"Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple"

From everyone at Audio8ball.com and 90.1 Mt Rock, you will be missed. Our best wishes go out to your family and friends.

Steve Jobs image and statement from Apple.com

THE BIG BEAT Episode 3 Podcast

Roll up, roll up for "THE BIG BEAT Episode 3 Poscast!" It's got everything you need... satisfaction guaranteed! Give a listen and leave your input in the comments below.

BE SURE TO TUNE IN FOR EPISODE 4!! IT'S JOHN LENNON'S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND!! YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS? ALL JOHN SONGS ON "THE BIG BEAT!!" FRIDAY @ 12:00pm (Pacific) ONLY on AUDIO8BALL.COM!!

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The Big Beat 9-30-11 Pt 1 by therealdjbob

The Big Beat 9-30-11 Pt 2 by therealdjbob

Julian Lennon's "Everything Changes" - Released Today

Julian Lennon's first record in over ten years, "Everything Changes," hits stores and iTunes today!! As a Lennon fan, I hope to snag a copy of this record soon! I've heard a few cuts off the album... I must say, this album is too beautiful for words.

The track listing of "Everything Changes" is as follows:

1) Everything Changes

2) Lookin' 4 Love

3) Hold On
4) Touch The Sky
5) Invisible
6) Just For You
7) Always8) Disconnected
9) Never Let You Go
10) Guess It Was Me
11) Don't Wake Me Up
12) Beautiful

From julianlennon.com

Here is the music video for "Lookin' 4 Love" from Julian Lennon's new album "Everything Changes" - AVAILABLE ON JULIAN LENNON'S WEBSITE

"Rain" Parody Video by TheBeatleSubmarine's Nicole!

Hey, Beatlemaniacs!!

So, I was wathcin' one of Nicole's Thursday video for TheBeatleSubmarine and in it she mentioned she was accepting requests for Beatles songs to lip-sync. So I requested on of my favourite John-written Beatles songs, "Rain." She not only lip-synced but she took the time to make a whole parody video for the song! I was so surprised and excited that she took my request and made it come to life!! Here for your enjoyment is Nicole's vid for
"Rain!" And be sure to visit TheBeatleSubmarine on YouTube for a daily dose of AWESOME!!

George Harrison: The Beatle Who Hated Fame!?

From TheWeek.com

George Harrison wasn't really "the quiet Beatle," said his friend and Traveling Wilburys bandmate Tom Petty. "He never shut up. He was the best hang you could imagine." To those who knew Harrison well, he was also the most stubborn Beatle, the least showbizzy, even less in thrall to the band's myth than John Lennon. Harrison was fond of repeating a phrase he attributed to Mahatma Gandhi, "Create and preserve the image of your choice," which is odd, because his choice seemed to be no image at all. He was an escape artist, forever evading labels and expectations.

In his time, Harrison challenged Lennon and McCartney's songwriting primacy; almost single-handedly introduced the West to the rest of the world's music through his friendship with sitar master Ravi Shankar; became the first person to make rock 'n' roll a vehicle for both unabashed spiritual expression...

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The Beatles First Recordings To Be Released

From AntiMusic.com

50 years after The Beatles first entered a recording studio, the complete collection of those tracks will be available for the first time in North America when The Beatles With Tony Sheridan: First Recordings: 50th Anniversary Edition, is released to stores November 8th on Time Life.
The 2-CD set comes with a specially-designed book that is a historical trove of concert and intimate photos taken by Astrid Kirchherr and others who were with The Beatles during the early days of their career.

The book also includes handwritten biographies by each member of the group, signed contracts, original artwork taken from posters and records, and text by Hans Olof Gottfridsson, who has spent years researching this period of the Beatles' career.

In North America, it is generally believed that the Beatles' recording career began on Capitol in 1964. Few know that it actually began on the German Polydor label in 1961...

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