Producer Jeff Lynne helped Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr complete The Beatles’ “Free as a Bird” and “Real Love.” He revealed what he thought about both tracks. In addition, he recounted what the remaining Beatles thought about working with each other again.
Why Jeff Lynne loved and dreaded working on The Beatles’ ‘Free as a Bird’ and ‘Real Love’
Besides his work with his band, the Electric Light Orchestra, Lynne is most famous for collaborating with George on the quiet Beatle’s solo material and in their band, the Traveling Wilburys.
During a 1995 interview with the Los Angeles Times, Lynne revealed why he produced The Beatles’ 1990s hits “Free as a Bird” and “Real Love.” “One day, George said to me, ‘You fancy doing it, then – The Beatles one?'” he said. “And I said, ‘Uhhhhh, yes, please. As soon as I realized I was going to be working with them,...
Why Jeff Lynne loved and dreaded working on The Beatles’ ‘Free as a Bird’ and ‘Real Love’
Besides his work with his band, the Electric Light Orchestra, Lynne is most famous for collaborating with George on the quiet Beatle’s solo material and in their band, the Traveling Wilburys.
During a 1995 interview with the Los Angeles Times, Lynne revealed why he produced The Beatles’ 1990s hits “Free as a Bird” and “Real Love.” “One day, George said to me, ‘You fancy doing it, then – The Beatles one?'” he said. “And I said, ‘Uhhhhh, yes, please. As soon as I realized I was going to be working with them,...
- 8/3/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Yoko Ono and John Lennon’s marriage may be the stuff of rock ‘n roll history, but new details of an affair are shedding light on the eccentric partnership.
Former employee May Pang exposes her extramarital relationship with late Beatle Lennon, alleging the two dated for 18 months during his marriage to Ono. Documentary “The Lost Weekend: A Love Story” features interviews with Pang, Ono’s son Julian Lennon, and archived footage of Lennon himself calling the idea of his affair with Pang “ridiculous.”
Pang was 19 years old when she began working at Apple Records and soon started an affair with Lennon while employed as his and Ono’s personal assistant. Ono’s rocky marriage to Lennon inspired her to ask Pang to be intimate with her husband. Ono and Lennon were married in 1969, one year before the Beatles disbanded in 1970. Lennon later was shot and killed in 1980.
“Yoko walked into my office and said,...
Former employee May Pang exposes her extramarital relationship with late Beatle Lennon, alleging the two dated for 18 months during his marriage to Ono. Documentary “The Lost Weekend: A Love Story” features interviews with Pang, Ono’s son Julian Lennon, and archived footage of Lennon himself calling the idea of his affair with Pang “ridiculous.”
Pang was 19 years old when she began working at Apple Records and soon started an affair with Lennon while employed as his and Ono’s personal assistant. Ono’s rocky marriage to Lennon inspired her to ask Pang to be intimate with her husband. Ono and Lennon were married in 1969, one year before the Beatles disbanded in 1970. Lennon later was shot and killed in 1980.
“Yoko walked into my office and said,...
- 2/27/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
John Lennon's former home has gone up for sale for £15 million. The late music legend wrote a number of tracks for The Beatles' eighth studio album, the seminal 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band', at the house in Weybridge, Surrey, which was home to John and his first wife Cynthia between 1964 and 1968. Beatles fanatics might like to get their hands on the pricey property - which John purchased for just £20,000 on July 15, 1964 on the advice of the band's accountants Dr. Walter Strach and James Isherwood - as it was also featured in 1988 documentary film 'Imagine: John Lennon'. As well as writing Beatles songs in the house, named Kenwood, John is...
- 8/15/2012
- Monsters and Critics
The world has come down with a serious case of Bieber Fever… and with Justin Bieber: Never Say Never out in theaters tomorrow, we figured that this would be the perfect time to talk about some of our favorite Music/Band documentaries. There are so many that a couple have certainly been left out… but that just gives you something to discuss at the end!
Honorable Mention: The Fearless Freaks
If you have ever been to a The Flaming Lips concert, you know the kind of crazy, high energy show that these guys put on. In The Fearless Freaks viewers get to see the makings and evolution of this band from Oklahoma. It is an honest, genuine film that delves much deeper than just showing a band playing a show.
10. The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
The popularity of big hair rock music was at its...
Honorable Mention: The Fearless Freaks
If you have ever been to a The Flaming Lips concert, you know the kind of crazy, high energy show that these guys put on. In The Fearless Freaks viewers get to see the makings and evolution of this band from Oklahoma. It is an honest, genuine film that delves much deeper than just showing a band playing a show.
10. The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
The popularity of big hair rock music was at its...
- 2/11/2011
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
In anticipation of what's sure to be the hottest-selling Rock Band title from arguably the biggest rock band in music history, VH1 will air a series of Beatle-centric programming in anticipation of the release of "The Beatles: Rock Band" on September 9th.
Three installments of "The Beatles Anthology" will begin airing Wednesday, August 26th, with the next installments following Wednesday, September 2nd, and Wednesday, September 9th. "The Beatles Anthology," the documentary compromised of interviews, concert footage, home videos , and more on the Fab Four, will air on both VH1 and VH1 Classic.
VH1 Classic will air "9 Days of the Beatles" beginning September 1st, including Beatles music videos, films, and specials. Among the premieres on VH1 include "The Beatles Retrospective," a special hosted by Mark Goodman which features Beatles videos like "Revolution" and Hey Bulldog" will air September 1st. VH1 Classic will also premiere Beatles films "Help!" on September 1st and...
Three installments of "The Beatles Anthology" will begin airing Wednesday, August 26th, with the next installments following Wednesday, September 2nd, and Wednesday, September 9th. "The Beatles Anthology," the documentary compromised of interviews, concert footage, home videos , and more on the Fab Four, will air on both VH1 and VH1 Classic.
VH1 Classic will air "9 Days of the Beatles" beginning September 1st, including Beatles music videos, films, and specials. Among the premieres on VH1 include "The Beatles Retrospective," a special hosted by Mark Goodman which features Beatles videos like "Revolution" and Hey Bulldog" will air September 1st. VH1 Classic will also premiere Beatles films "Help!" on September 1st and...
- 8/25/2009
- icelebz.com
In anticipation of what's sure to be the hottest-selling Rock Band title from arguably the biggest rock band in music history, VH1 will air a series of Beatle-centric programming in anticipation of the release of "The Beatles: Rock Band" on September 9th.
Three installments of "The Beatles Anthology" will begin airing Wednesday, August 26th, with the next installments following Wednesday, September 2nd, and Wednesday, September 9th. "The Beatles Anthology," the documentary compromised of interviews, concert footage, home videos , and more on the Fab Four, will air on both VH1 and VH1 Classic.
VH1 Classic will air "9 Days of the Beatles" beginning September 1st, including Beatles music videos, films, and specials. Among the premieres on VH1 include "The Beatles Retrospective," a special hosted by Mark Goodman which features Beatles videos like "Revolution" and Hey Bulldog" will air September 1st. VH1 Classic will also premiere Beatles films "Help!" on September 1st and...
Three installments of "The Beatles Anthology" will begin airing Wednesday, August 26th, with the next installments following Wednesday, September 2nd, and Wednesday, September 9th. "The Beatles Anthology," the documentary compromised of interviews, concert footage, home videos , and more on the Fab Four, will air on both VH1 and VH1 Classic.
VH1 Classic will air "9 Days of the Beatles" beginning September 1st, including Beatles music videos, films, and specials. Among the premieres on VH1 include "The Beatles Retrospective," a special hosted by Mark Goodman which features Beatles videos like "Revolution" and Hey Bulldog" will air September 1st. VH1 Classic will also premiere Beatles films "Help!" on September 1st and...
- 8/25/2009
- icelebz.com
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