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The Complete Beatles Recording Sessions
Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2006 7:31 am
by rickboy88
Hello everyone. I've been on the Rickenbacker company forum since early this year, and today I've officially started on this forum. It looks to be a good one. This is post #3.
I noticed a few weeks ago that Borders books had "The Complete Beatles Recording Sessions - The Official Record of the Abbey Road Years 1962 - 1970," by Mark Lewisohn in the bargain area for only U.S. $5.99, so I bought one. It is a heavy, high quality oversized paperback. I'd not seen most of the photos before. Many of the later ones were taken by Linda McCartney.
I doubt this would be an internet price, but if you have a Borders Books nearby it might be worth checking out.
Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2006 7:49 am
by bee_atles
Yeah I picked that up too. This book has been around for many years and I finally got around to purchasing it, how could you not for $6.
Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2006 1:17 pm
by wj350
Hi David. I recently ordered this through Amazon--I saw it footnoted frequently throughout "Revolution in the Head". Looking forward to getting it...
Bill
Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2006 1:25 pm
by studiotwosession
'tis a classic.
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 8:08 am
by jt10824
It is a classic, I totally agree. Much better, IMO -- and much more affordable -- than the new $ 100 book out there.
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 12:43 pm
by Scastles
Both of Lewisohn's books are classics, The Complete Beatles Chronicles, and The Beatles Recording Sessions. And much to the consternation of some, Recording the Beatles, is a very good book.
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 2:43 pm
by alanz
I've got a hardcover version.
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 3:13 pm
by Scastles
Yea for Alan, he's got a hardcover.
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:30 am
by studiotwosession
Read 'em both. And I agree. I was impressed with the Chronicles. It is a workout just to follow the fabs early gigs. I had no idea they gigged that much, had no idea that anyone could. No wonder they were so good.
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 2:13 pm
by beatlefreak
The Complete Beatles Chronicles is actually a condensed version of The Beatles Recording Sessions and an earlier book by Lewisohn, detailing all their live appearances. I've forgotten the name of the first book, and it's been out of print for years.
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 2:35 pm
by chucksimms
It's called 'The Beatles Live'.
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:02 pm
by beatlefreak
Thanks, Chuck. I never did get a copy of that book.
Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 7:55 pm
by brammy
Mark Lewisohn may not be the 5th Beatle, or even the 6th, but he's high up on the list somewhere.