Yesterday, all their troubles seemed so far away.
In 2022, Peter Rosza and Conor Woulfe sued Universal Pictures after they rented the 2019 movie “Yesterday” on Amazon Prime Video and subsequently felt they had been bamboozled by the trailer. The film, directed by Danny Boyle and written by Richard Curtis, is a zany musical fantasy in which Himesh Patel, a struggling musician, is bonked on the head and wakes up in a world in which The Beatles Never Happened. As such, he starts playing their songs as if they are his own and the movie follows the expected Preston Sturges-like tropes you might expect.
The trailer for the movie featured quite a few glimpses of the alluring Cuban-born actress Ana de Armas, later Oscar-nominated for her leading turn in “Blonde,” who ended up not being in the movie at all. An early cut included her character, but that storyline was shaved down after the movie tested poorly.
In 2022, Peter Rosza and Conor Woulfe sued Universal Pictures after they rented the 2019 movie “Yesterday” on Amazon Prime Video and subsequently felt they had been bamboozled by the trailer. The film, directed by Danny Boyle and written by Richard Curtis, is a zany musical fantasy in which Himesh Patel, a struggling musician, is bonked on the head and wakes up in a world in which The Beatles Never Happened. As such, he starts playing their songs as if they are his own and the movie follows the expected Preston Sturges-like tropes you might expect.
The trailer for the movie featured quite a few glimpses of the alluring Cuban-born actress Ana de Armas, later Oscar-nominated for her leading turn in “Blonde,” who ended up not being in the movie at all. An early cut included her character, but that storyline was shaved down after the movie tested poorly.
- 4/17/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
During an interview about great songs, Bob Dylan discussed the effects that two Beatles songs had on him. He said one makes him feel like he’s levitating. The other gives him a clear picture in his mind’s eye. Interestingly, John Lennon wasn’t interested in co-writing one of those songs.
Bob Dylan said this Beatles song could be played many ways and still amaze him
In 2022, Dylan released his fascinating book, The Philosophy of Modern Song. In an interview on his website, he discussed his idea of musical greatness. “I think a great song has the sentiments of the people in mind,” he said. “When you hear it, you get a gut reaction and an emotional one at the same time.
“A great song follows the logic of the heart and stays in your head long after you’ve heard it, like ‘Taxman,’ it can be played with...
Bob Dylan said this Beatles song could be played many ways and still amaze him
In 2022, Dylan released his fascinating book, The Philosophy of Modern Song. In an interview on his website, he discussed his idea of musical greatness. “I think a great song has the sentiments of the people in mind,” he said. “When you hear it, you get a gut reaction and an emotional one at the same time.
“A great song follows the logic of the heart and stays in your head long after you’ve heard it, like ‘Taxman,’ it can be played with...
- 4/4/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beatles‘ “Something” is one of George Harrison’s masterpieces. He probably couldn’t have made it alone. Another 1960s rock star taught George a musical trick that helped him write “Something.” John Lennon would later say that “Something” differed from all of George’s previous compositions.
The Beatles’ ‘Something’ was inspired by someone who was there with them in India
Donovan is a folk/psychedelic rock singer who became famous for 1960s tunes such as “Atlantis,” “Hurdy Gurdy Man,” “Sunshine Superman,” “Mellow Yellow,” and “Season of the Witch.” He famously went on The Beatles’ trip to India to study meditation. Donovan’s personal website says that he taught George a descending chord pattern that the Beatle would later use on the ballad “Something.”
Gold reports that, during a 2024 interview with Record Collector Magazine, Donovan discussed his influence on the “My Sweet Lord” singer. “I became George’s mentor for songwriting,...
The Beatles’ ‘Something’ was inspired by someone who was there with them in India
Donovan is a folk/psychedelic rock singer who became famous for 1960s tunes such as “Atlantis,” “Hurdy Gurdy Man,” “Sunshine Superman,” “Mellow Yellow,” and “Season of the Witch.” He famously went on The Beatles’ trip to India to study meditation. Donovan’s personal website says that he taught George a descending chord pattern that the Beatle would later use on the ballad “Something.”
Gold reports that, during a 2024 interview with Record Collector Magazine, Donovan discussed his influence on the “My Sweet Lord” singer. “I became George’s mentor for songwriting,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The last Beatles song. Sixty years after their debut single, “Love Me Do,” there’s a new closing chapter to the world’s most beloved group. On Thursday, Nov. 2, the Beatles will drop their final song, “Now and Then.” John Lennon wrote it and sang it at the piano, at home in 1977. George Harrison played his guitar parts in 1995, when the three surviving Beatles attempted it at the Anthology sessions. Now, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have finished their friends’ work — a labor of love that seems to sum up...
- 10/26/2023
- by Rob Sheffield
- Rollingstone.com
The Beatles were the most successful band of their time, but they still found themselves mired in financial problems. By the late 1960s, the band dealt with constant infighting, which was not helped by their money problems. After the last of three higher-ups at Apple Corps quit, the band received a warning about their finances. Stephen Maltz, an accountant and financial adviser for the band, stepped away from his position after he warned the band they were in danger.
The Beatles faced financial trouble in the late 1960s
In the 1960s, the tax laws in the United Kingdom had The Beatles paying 90% of their earnings to the government. This meant that despite the vast amount of money the band brought in, they weren’t necessarily in a good financial position. It didn’t help that their accountants began quitting in droves at the end of the decade.
One of their...
The Beatles faced financial trouble in the late 1960s
In the 1960s, the tax laws in the United Kingdom had The Beatles paying 90% of their earnings to the government. This meant that despite the vast amount of money the band brought in, they weren’t necessarily in a good financial position. It didn’t help that their accountants began quitting in droves at the end of the decade.
One of their...
- 9/22/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
George Harrison often wrote songs by himself, even when he was with The Beatles. He rarely got help from Paul McCartney and John Lennon, who were busy collaborating. However, Harrison often proved that he didn’t need his other bandmates, as he had a very successful solo career once The Beatles ended. However, George Harrison did need a little help from his friends a few times, including John Lennon on one solo song.
George Harrison had help from John Lennon on ‘All Things Must Pass’
All Things Must Pass was the first solo album released by Harrison after The Beatles ended in 1970. The album featured many of Harrison’s best songs, including “My Sweet Lord”, his first solo No. 1 hit. Harrison wrote the titular song on the album before The Beatles broke up. He tried to entice his fellow bandmates into recording “All Things Must Pass” at the Get Back...
George Harrison had help from John Lennon on ‘All Things Must Pass’
All Things Must Pass was the first solo album released by Harrison after The Beatles ended in 1970. The album featured many of Harrison’s best songs, including “My Sweet Lord”, his first solo No. 1 hit. Harrison wrote the titular song on the album before The Beatles broke up. He tried to entice his fellow bandmates into recording “All Things Must Pass” at the Get Back...
- 7/24/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Monkees’ Davy Jones was a big fan of The Beatles and met each one of them. He revealed which of The Beatles he thought was underrated. He said this Beatle was different from the others as a songwriter.
The Monkees‘ Davy Jones said The Beatles’ George Harrison was underrated as a musician. In addition, Jones named some of his favorite songs by the quiet Beatle. While George may have been underrated, he still produced some huge hits and classic album tracks.
The Monkees’ Davy Jones discussed an anecdote about The Beatles’ George Harrison
During a 2006 interview with The Bob Show, Jones revealed he was a massive fan of The Beatles and that he met each one of them. He praised George in particular. “George was an amazing musician, totally underrated. Totally. I have a tape of them together.
“Ringo couldn’t be at this meeting, so um, George and John an Paul are talking,...
The Monkees‘ Davy Jones said The Beatles’ George Harrison was underrated as a musician. In addition, Jones named some of his favorite songs by the quiet Beatle. While George may have been underrated, he still produced some huge hits and classic album tracks.
The Monkees’ Davy Jones discussed an anecdote about The Beatles’ George Harrison
During a 2006 interview with The Bob Show, Jones revealed he was a massive fan of The Beatles and that he met each one of them. He praised George in particular. “George was an amazing musician, totally underrated. Totally. I have a tape of them together.
“Ringo couldn’t be at this meeting, so um, George and John an Paul are talking,...
- 7/11/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
George Harrison made his way into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame despite not having much support from his Beatles bandmates or producer George Martin. The so-called quiet Beatle made it as a member of the Fab Four and a solo artist. George’s friend Jeff Lynne made it to the Rock Hall with his group Electric Light Orchestra, but he beat Harrison into another musical hall of fame.
Jeff Lynne beat George Harrison into the Songwriters Hall of Fame with his 2023 induction
George, of course, gained fame with The Beatles in the 1960s. Even though his songs didn’t appear on Fab Four records as frequently as Paul McCartney and John Lennon tunes, his were some of the band’s best. See, for example, “Taxman,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” and “Something.”
Lynne co-founded Elo and was their chief songwriter throughout their career. Many of the band’s standout songs,...
Jeff Lynne beat George Harrison into the Songwriters Hall of Fame with his 2023 induction
George, of course, gained fame with The Beatles in the 1960s. Even though his songs didn’t appear on Fab Four records as frequently as Paul McCartney and John Lennon tunes, his were some of the band’s best. See, for example, “Taxman,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” and “Something.”
Lynne co-founded Elo and was their chief songwriter throughout their career. Many of the band’s standout songs,...
- 6/25/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Every Beatles album has legions of fans, and rightfully so. Still, Revolver might be at (or at least near) the top of the list of their greatest accomplishments. The 1966 record featured so many stellar songs that “Got to Get You Into My Life” became a hit until years later even though fans knew the song well. Revolver also saw the band dive head first into studio experimentation. An enduring Beatles mystery is whether or not they used the “Taxman” solo on another song, albeit in an almost alien way. Did they? Let’s dive deeper into the theory.
Exploring The Beatles mystery that they used the ‘Taxman’ guitar solo on ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’
The Fab Four’s famous Shea Stadium concert in 1965 was one of their most monumental events.
It demonstrated the band’s popularity and power, but the downside was that it was overwhelming and impersonal. That negative side...
Exploring The Beatles mystery that they used the ‘Taxman’ guitar solo on ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’
The Fab Four’s famous Shea Stadium concert in 1965 was one of their most monumental events.
It demonstrated the band’s popularity and power, but the downside was that it was overwhelming and impersonal. That negative side...
- 6/13/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Ask a hundred Beatles fans their favorite song, and you might get a hundred different answers. It’s a testament to the band’s songwriting prowess. Even their lousy songs became fan favorites and performed well on the charts. One of The Beatles’ first big hits was so good that Peter Asher called it the greatest song he had ever heard.
(l-r) Paul McCartney and Peter Asher | Mirrorpix via Getty Images Peter Asher called The Beatles’ song ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ the greatest he had ever heard, and we get it
The Beatles relied on cover songs during their early days. Other artists’ songs comprised their Hamburg, Germany, residency setlists. Even their debut album, Please Please Me, went heavy on covers. Once John Lennon and Paul McCartney discovered how easy writing songs together was, The Beatles’ career really took off.
Paul lived with the family of his girlfriend,...
(l-r) Paul McCartney and Peter Asher | Mirrorpix via Getty Images Peter Asher called The Beatles’ song ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ the greatest he had ever heard, and we get it
The Beatles relied on cover songs during their early days. Other artists’ songs comprised their Hamburg, Germany, residency setlists. Even their debut album, Please Please Me, went heavy on covers. Once John Lennon and Paul McCartney discovered how easy writing songs together was, The Beatles’ career really took off.
Paul lived with the family of his girlfriend,...
- 6/12/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beatles often experimented with recording techniques to improve their sound. However, the band never perfected the new music technologies that were emerging then, leading to some sloppy versions of their songs. One Beatles song, in particular, got “destroyed” by the constant tampering of it, according to John Lennon.
John Lennon said ‘Revolution’ got ‘destroyed’ by a change in speed The Beatles | Santi Visalli/Getty Images
“Revolution” was released in 1968 as the B-side to “Hey Jude.” While the song got Lennon’s political views out there, it wasn’t the version he liked. The track has been released multiple times with different variations. “Revolution 1” was recorded before the official release and is noticeably slower. Paul McCartney and George Harrison believed “Revolution 1” was too slow to be a single, so they released a faster version.
In a 1974 interview for New York’s Wnew-FM, Lennon acknowledged many differences between stereo and...
John Lennon said ‘Revolution’ got ‘destroyed’ by a change in speed The Beatles | Santi Visalli/Getty Images
“Revolution” was released in 1968 as the B-side to “Hey Jude.” While the song got Lennon’s political views out there, it wasn’t the version he liked. The track has been released multiple times with different variations. “Revolution 1” was recorded before the official release and is noticeably slower. Paul McCartney and George Harrison believed “Revolution 1” was too slow to be a single, so they released a faster version.
In a 1974 interview for New York’s Wnew-FM, Lennon acknowledged many differences between stereo and...
- 6/10/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tl;Dr:
The Beatles’ “Taxman” articulates concerns different from the topics of most protest songs of the time. The song feels out of touch with the concerns that many people have today. On the other hand, the general sentiment of “Taxman” is relatable to listeners of various classes. The Beatles | Mirrorpix / Contributor
The Beatles‘ “Taxman” is one of the most famous songs from Revolver. On one level, it’s horribly behind the times. On the other hand, its message is immortal.
The Beatles’ ‘Taxman’ feels out of touch with 1960s music and out of touch with today
The 1960s saw a wave of famous protest songs. Folk singers like Bob Dylan and Pete Seeger protested the ills of the world, like racism, conformity, and the Vietnam War. Even Elvis Presley, during his poppy Las Vegas years, got in on the trend with “In the Ghetto,” a protest song about the...
The Beatles’ “Taxman” articulates concerns different from the topics of most protest songs of the time. The song feels out of touch with the concerns that many people have today. On the other hand, the general sentiment of “Taxman” is relatable to listeners of various classes. The Beatles | Mirrorpix / Contributor
The Beatles‘ “Taxman” is one of the most famous songs from Revolver. On one level, it’s horribly behind the times. On the other hand, its message is immortal.
The Beatles’ ‘Taxman’ feels out of touch with 1960s music and out of touch with today
The 1960s saw a wave of famous protest songs. Folk singers like Bob Dylan and Pete Seeger protested the ills of the world, like racism, conformity, and the Vietnam War. Even Elvis Presley, during his poppy Las Vegas years, got in on the trend with “In the Ghetto,” a protest song about the...
- 5/14/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tl;Dr:
Paul McCartney wanted the solo on a song from The Beatles’ Revolver to sound like Eric Clapton. Paul put a lot of feedback on his solo. He said he played the guitar differently from how George Harrison would have done it. Eric Clapton | Michael Ochs Archives / Stringer
Paul McCartney put an Eric Clapton-inspired guitar solo in a song from The Beatles’ Revolver. Subsequently, some fans mistakenly thought George Harrison played the solo. Paul said George didn’t want to admit he didn’t play the riff.
Paul McCartney listened to Eric Clapton and B. B. King during The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ era
During a 1990 interview with Guitar Player, Paul discussed how a friend of his indirectly influenced The Beatles’ “Taxman.” “I had this friend in London, John Mayall of the Bluesbreakers, who used to play me a lot of records late at night,” Paul said. “He was a kind of DJ-type guy.
Paul McCartney wanted the solo on a song from The Beatles’ Revolver to sound like Eric Clapton. Paul put a lot of feedback on his solo. He said he played the guitar differently from how George Harrison would have done it. Eric Clapton | Michael Ochs Archives / Stringer
Paul McCartney put an Eric Clapton-inspired guitar solo in a song from The Beatles’ Revolver. Subsequently, some fans mistakenly thought George Harrison played the solo. Paul said George didn’t want to admit he didn’t play the riff.
Paul McCartney listened to Eric Clapton and B. B. King during The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ era
During a 1990 interview with Guitar Player, Paul discussed how a friend of his indirectly influenced The Beatles’ “Taxman.” “I had this friend in London, John Mayall of the Bluesbreakers, who used to play me a lot of records late at night,” Paul said. “He was a kind of DJ-type guy.
- 5/14/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
CBS’s FBI: Most Wanted season four episode 21 finds Remy shocked to discover a new clue in his brother’s murder case. Episode 21, “Clean House,” will air on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 10pm Et/Pt.
Season four stars Dylan McDermott as Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott, Alexa Davalos as Special Agent Kristin Gaines, Roxy Sternberg as Special Agent Sheryll Barnes, Keisha Castle-Hughes as Special Agent Hana Gibson, and Edwin Hodge as Special Agent Ray Cannon.
“Clean House” Plot: The Fugitive Task Force searches for a missing migrant teen they believe was lured into unlawful work by a dangerous man. Also, Remy learns of a previously undisclosed witness in his brother’s murder case.
Roxy Sternberg as Special Agent Sheryll Barnes, Dylan McDermott as Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott, Edwin Hodge as Special Agent Ray Cannon, and Alexa Davalos as Special Agent Kristin Gaines in ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ season 4 episode 21
The FBI: Most Wanted Plot,...
Season four stars Dylan McDermott as Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott, Alexa Davalos as Special Agent Kristin Gaines, Roxy Sternberg as Special Agent Sheryll Barnes, Keisha Castle-Hughes as Special Agent Hana Gibson, and Edwin Hodge as Special Agent Ray Cannon.
“Clean House” Plot: The Fugitive Task Force searches for a missing migrant teen they believe was lured into unlawful work by a dangerous man. Also, Remy learns of a previously undisclosed witness in his brother’s murder case.
Roxy Sternberg as Special Agent Sheryll Barnes, Dylan McDermott as Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott, Edwin Hodge as Special Agent Ray Cannon, and Alexa Davalos as Special Agent Kristin Gaines in ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ season 4 episode 21
The FBI: Most Wanted Plot,...
- 5/13/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The team’s called on to conduct a manhunt during a prison riot on CBS’s FBI: Most Wanted season four episode 20. Directed by Peter Stebbings from a script by David Hudgins and Richard Sweren, episode 20 – “These Walls” – will air on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 10pm Et/Pt.
Season four stars Dylan McDermott as Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott, Alexa Davalos as Special Agent Kristin Gaines, Roxy Sternberg as Special Agent Sheryll Barnes, Keisha Castle-Hughes as Special Agent Hana Gibson, and Edwin Hodge as Special Agent Ray Cannon.
“These Walls” Plot: The witness Remy and Kristen are visiting in prison is put in danger when a riot breaks out, leaving the staff and visitors held hostage by two murderous gangs.
Damian Chapa as Warden Smith, Dylan McDermott as Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott, and Alexa Davalos as Special Agent Kristin Gaines in ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ season 4 episode 20
The FBI: Most Wanted Plot,...
Season four stars Dylan McDermott as Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott, Alexa Davalos as Special Agent Kristin Gaines, Roxy Sternberg as Special Agent Sheryll Barnes, Keisha Castle-Hughes as Special Agent Hana Gibson, and Edwin Hodge as Special Agent Ray Cannon.
“These Walls” Plot: The witness Remy and Kristen are visiting in prison is put in danger when a riot breaks out, leaving the staff and visitors held hostage by two murderous gangs.
Damian Chapa as Warden Smith, Dylan McDermott as Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott, and Alexa Davalos as Special Agent Kristin Gaines in ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ season 4 episode 20
The FBI: Most Wanted Plot,...
- 5/4/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
John Lennon’s antiwar activism in his solo career caused people to see him as the most political member of The Beatles, but Paul McCartney said this was not the case. While Lennon might have been the most outspoken about politics in his solo career, McCartney claimed that he was the one to introduce political messages to the band. He explained that he felt more politically motivated after a conversation with Bertrand Russell.
Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and John Lennon | Central Press/Getty Images Paul McCartney said he brought political messaging to The Beatles
The Vietnam War raged as The Beatles rose to success, but McCartney said they didn’t pay much attention to it. This changed after he met with Russell.
“Just when we were getting to be well-known someone said to me, ‘Bertrand Russell is living not far from here in Chelsea why don’t you go and see him?...
Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and John Lennon | Central Press/Getty Images Paul McCartney said he brought political messaging to The Beatles
The Vietnam War raged as The Beatles rose to success, but McCartney said they didn’t pay much attention to it. This changed after he met with Russell.
“Just when we were getting to be well-known someone said to me, ‘Bertrand Russell is living not far from here in Chelsea why don’t you go and see him?...
- 5/1/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Exclusive: Trio of films to explore theme of the “the past”.
Israeli film-maker Avi Nesher is due to start shooting the first film in a trilogy of works devoted to the theme of ‘the past’ this autumn.
“They’re all based on really strange true stories,” Nesher told ScreenDaily.
“In Past Life, the past is a villain, in Past Tense it is a mystery and in the final film it will be a lover.
“I was a film critic before I became a director. I figure that if I invent anything I’m probably ripping off old movies I once saw which is why I like to work with real-life flights of fantasy,” continued Nesher, whose credits include The Wonders(2013), The Matchmaker (2010) and The Secrets (2007).
“The past is a complicated issue in Israel. We deal with a Jewish past and an Israeli past. Sometimes they’re parallel, sometimes they’re the same, sometimes they’re...
Israeli film-maker Avi Nesher is due to start shooting the first film in a trilogy of works devoted to the theme of ‘the past’ this autumn.
“They’re all based on really strange true stories,” Nesher told ScreenDaily.
“In Past Life, the past is a villain, in Past Tense it is a mystery and in the final film it will be a lover.
“I was a film critic before I became a director. I figure that if I invent anything I’m probably ripping off old movies I once saw which is why I like to work with real-life flights of fantasy,” continued Nesher, whose credits include The Wonders(2013), The Matchmaker (2010) and The Secrets (2007).
“The past is a complicated issue in Israel. We deal with a Jewish past and an Israeli past. Sometimes they’re parallel, sometimes they’re the same, sometimes they’re...
- 9/13/2015
- ScreenDaily
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