Monthly Archives: January 2014

The Beatles – a tiny contribution, final part

Posted on January 1, 2014 by dhvinyl

You need to read Pts. 1-3 first! LG (Len) Wood was Managing Director of EMI from 1959 to 196?, and a hugely influential figure in the British music industry. “(Brian) Epstein had taken the group (on) the rounds. He’d gone … Continue reading →

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The Beatles – a tiny contribution – Pt.3

Posted on January 1, 2014 by dhvinyl

Alan Lockie produced for EMI. “I was in Ardmore and Beechwood when The Beatles made their test recording in the HMV shop (below). The Ardmore & Beechwood guys phoned Norman (Newell) who was in Spain and then called George Martin.” … Continue reading →

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The Beatles – a tiny contribution, Pt.2

Posted on January 1, 2014 by dhvinyl

From where I left off last time…   Listening today to those early demonstration songs, it is easy to understand why the rejection letters came. Consider also that Columbia and HMV passed the opportunity on the basis of the Polydor … Continue reading →

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The Beatles – a tiny contribution, Pt.1

Posted on January 1, 2014 by dhvinyl

It’s January 1, and as previous years may show, it’s the day when once again I decide I should use this blog as an outlet for musings, memories, facts, fiction, views on all things musical. However, this year may (I … Continue reading →

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