The Beatles - Live at the BBC
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Free Music Review: EL ATRACTIVO DE LA INOCENCIA
Hit: 4 Stars
Est? claro que la marca Beatle genera a?n 35 a?os tras su disoluci?n beneficios econ?micos nada desde?ables. Si exceptuamos la colecci?n de n?meros 1, los dobles azul y rojo y aquellas recopilaciones de los 80 con rocambolescos t?tulos como "love songs" o " rarities" etc, desde hace d?cadas, se est? vendiendo solamente material para fans verdaderos. Los Anthology bien pueden clasificarse en este g?nero de restos de serie para los estudiosos e irreductibles beatleman?acos que no hacen ascos a las grabaciones m?s lowFi. ? Qu? decir de los cortes que nos ofrece este recopilatorio de la BBC?; yo creo que est?n a medio camino entre los recopilatorios comerciales primeramente se?alados y los m?s espesos y biogr?ficos de las antolog?as. Para el fan irreductible es una adquisici?n obligatoria por que ofrecen algunas versiones hist?ricas y una perspectiva de lo que hac?a el grupo en sus comienzos con una calidad aceptabe de grabaci?n ( nada que ver con las bochornosas cintas de las grabaciones de Hamburgo); para quien quiera acercarse al grupo o tenga poca experiencia en su m?sica son una compra poco recomendable; antes hay que escuchar la discograf?a oficial o si acaso una intruducci?n a trav?s del recopilatorio Rojo/Azul. Yo reconozco que lo he comprado tras d?cadas de conocimiento de la m?sica Beateliana; es decir, soy de los fans que recibieron con los brazos abiertos hasta las rarezas m?s rec?nditas de la biograf?a musical Beateliana. Hay algunas canciones en este ?lbum ( por ej. "To Know her is to love her" o "Soldiers of love") que deber?an haber figurado en alguno de los primeros discos oficiales del grupo y por tanto el beateliano que se precie debe tener este disco.Free Music Review: Growing Up on the Beeb
Hit: 5 Stars
It bears noting that at the time this compilation was released, the Beatles were banned from the BBC. Not because of any song content, mind you (as if), but because, if I remember the exact wording, they were "too boring." This all changed soon enough, when a year later Beatlemania was revamped by the Anthology series and "Free As A Bird"/"Real Love" releases.
But in the heyday of the sixties, the love affair between the Beeb and the boys from Liverpool was hot and heavy. And mutually beneficial, no doubt.
For those of us who love the "personal history" stuff of the Beatles story as well as the technical, which-riff-goes-where stuff, this set is a treasure trove. Not only do we get to hear early interviews where Paul, George, Ringo, and even cheeky John still have butterflies in their stomachs, but despite the low-tech feel of the recordings, the energy of the songs recorded here is palpable. In between the songs the lads chat with DJs and share Christmas and other holiday greetings. This gives us a glimpse, in part, into even the pre-"toppermost of the poppermost" days.
My favorite songs on the collection feature George, and listening to them gave me further insight into the frustration he must have felt playing an undeserved "second fiddle" role to the Lennon-McCartney partnership. His covers of "Young Blood", "Crying, Waiting, Hoping", "Nothin' Shakin'" are so fresh and spot on, to say nothing, of course, of "Roll Over Beethoven". Even though a Harrison original doesn't show up here, his musicianship and importance in the group comes through.
"Nothin' Shakin'", by the way, a terrific rockabilly number, is one of several unique recordings on this collection, along with songs such as Carl Perkin's "Glad All Over" (not to be confused with the Dave Clark number of the same name).
A must for any serious Fab Four collection.
Free Music Review: You got it, baby; keep it.
Hit: 5 Stars
Every time I stumble across this set in the used bin of a record store, a little piece of my mind is blown.
Hey, I've had to sell off pieces of my CD collection for quick cash before, too, but I see the Beatles BBC almost every time I go through record store used bins, and that's something I do quite frequently. You may note, too, that there are more than 100 used copies for sale right here on Amazon.
What the hell? This is such a fine, happy little set of sounds that I'm amazed at how little respect it gets. Dozens upon dozens of raw, in-the-studio performances from a prime Beatle period: 1962-65; and a set list that burns through material that includes lots from the Beatles catalogue, plus R&B, Chuck Berry tunes, girl group songs, rockabilly and skewed cuts like "The Honeymoon Theme" and Johnny Burnette's "Lonesome Tears in My Eyes," my favorite track on the album.
My only complaint about the songlist: There's a huge chunk of the material from the great "Beatles For Sale," but no "Baby's in Black"?
But that's balanced out by lots of goofy, good-humored banter by the guys and BBC presenters Tony Hall, Brian Matthews and more. By all accounts, Beatlemania was a drag but based on this it certainly doesn't sound like it. These guys are playing great and having a blast.
Free Music Review: Excellent Beatles
Hit: 5 Stars
This is just as good as a new Beatle album.Its hard to believe such good quality music had been stored away and kept from their fans for so long.
The speach additions to this Cd gives you the feel that it is a live recording,and its great to hear their good natured sense of humor here.
Some songs the quality seems to be a bit scratchy,but it still is a fantastic collection of rare and unreleased recordings.
I actually think that it is more listenable that the anthology releases.
If you are a Beatle fan and dont have this,you are missing out on a great Cd.
Free Music Review: Beatles History 101
Hit: 5 Stars
Between March 1962 and June 1965, the Beatles performed on 52 BBC radio programs recording a total of 88 different songs-36 of which never appeared on disc. With the release of LIVE AT THE BBC, 56 of those performances are presented for the first time, including 30 songs that had never appeared on an official Beatles' release. [Note: Quality recordings of the Beatles' four 1962 appearances do not exist and were not included.]
These radio broadcasts provide the listener with a close-up look at the growth of the most influential band in pop music history. While the Beatles routinely included their current hit singles, the real treats are the songs recorded by their early influences. There are five previously unreleased recordings of Chuck Berry covers, a couple Little Richard songs, as well as songs by Carl Perkins, Ray Charles, and their only recording of a Buddy Holly song ("Crying, Wishing, Hoping") other than "Words of Love." Of special note is John's vocal performance on Arthur Alexander's "Soldier of Love." There's also the only recording of the Lennon-McCartney tune, "I'll Be on My Way," which was given to Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas.
In addition, there is plenty of unscripted banter between the Beatles and the program hosts, which adds a dose of humor to the proceedings. Unlike the ANTHOLOGY series, LIVE AT THE BBC can be enjoyed by neophyte and hardcore fans alike. ESSENTIAL