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Pre-Order Good Evening NYC and get a free Video and MP3

news@macca-central.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:24 EST

Pre-Order Good Evening NYC and get a free Video and MP3
beatles.com
A Deluxe version features expanded packaging and a bonus DVD including Paul's traffic-stopping, headline-making performance on the Ed Sullivan Theater marquee for the Late Show with David Letterman as well as the audience documentary film 'Good Evening People'. Now available directly from paulmccartney.com. Pre-order it and receive an immediate download of the song 'Sing The Changes' and the Good Evening New York City 15 page digital booklet. (images) (video) ...

James McCartney, Son of Paul, Making US Concert Debut

news@macca-central.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:57 EST

James McCartney, Son of Paul, Making US Concert Debut
macca-central.com
by Mike Kovacich - When Paul McCartney was no longer a Beatle, and started up a band he loaded them up and did some unannounced surprise gigs at UK universities. James McCartney, son of Paul also recently did some surprise gigs in the UK and fans who observed our reports of these surprise gigs in the UK was hoping he'd do something on this side of the pond.Well, you got your wish. (images) ...

APPLE AND EMI TO RELEASE LIMITED EDITION STEREO USB

news@macca-central.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:24 EST

APPLE AND EMI TO RELEASE LIMITED EDITION STEREO USB
beatles.com
Following the 09.09.09 debut of the digitally re-mastered catalogue on CD, Apple Corps Ltd. and EMI Music are pleased to announce the worldwide release of a limited edition of only 30,000 Beatles Stereo USB apples on December 7 (December 8 in North America). (images) ...

`I Want To Come Home` Listen to this New MACCA Song - (lyrics included)

news@macca-central.com — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:12 EST

`I Want To Come Home` Listen to this New MACCA Song - (lyrics included)
by Mike Kovacich - Paul McCartney has revealed that he felt inspired to write his new single after watching a film. He wrote, (I Want To) Come Home hours after he attended an early screening of Everybody's Fine. (images) (audio) ...

Abbey Road

news@macca-central.com — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:02 EST

Abbey Road
christopherave.wordpress.com
by Christopher Ave - Abbey Road, the final album made by the Beatles, went on sale in the United States 40 years ago this month. Abbey Road often is listed among the group’s best two or three albums. In my mind, for reasons I’ll explain below, it is not only the best Beatles album, it is the best pop/rock album ever made. (images) ...

Dennis Mitchell`s Breakfast With The Beatles on The Voice of The Beatles

news@macca-central.com — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:46 EST

Dennis Mitchell`s Breakfast With The Beatles on The Voice of The Beatles
by Mike Kovacich - Breakfast with The Beatles a Favourite of Fan on MACCA Radio, The Voice of The Beatles (images) ...

Good Evening New York: new video teaser

news@macca-central.com — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:25 EDT

Good Evening New York: new video teaser
paulmccartney.com
by Mike Kovacich - See the new trailer right here. Good Evening New York City will be released on CD/DVD - 17th November in the US and November 23rd in the UK. (video) ...

The Beatles` arrest papers go up for auction

news@macca-central.com — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:41 EDT

The Beatles` arrest papers go up for auction
nme.com
Arrest papers detailing drug busts involving The Beatles' John Lennon and George Harrison in the 1960s are to be sold at auction. The first set of papers are from the time when Lennon's London flat was raided in 1968 and police found a quantity of cannabis resin, which resulted in his arrest and a �150 fine. The second date from the following year when Harrison's home was raided while he was attending Sir Paul McCartney's wedding to first wife Linda. He too was later arrested and fined. Both were arrested by Detective Sergeant Norman Pilcher, the officer was famed for targeting rock musicians including Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton over their wild lifestyles, but was later convicted of perjury and jailed. The papers are to be auctioned online later today (October 29). ...

New MACCA Song in New De Niro Movie

news@macca-central.com — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:44 EDT

New MACCA Song in New De Niro Movie
iesb.net
by Mike Kovacich - NEW FILM EVERYBODY'S FINE TO FEATURE NEW PAUL MCCARTNEY SONG �(I WANT TO) COME HOME� Paul McCartney has written an original song, (I Want To) Come Home," for the upcoming Miramax Films release Everybody's Fine, starring Robert De Niro, Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale and Sam Rockwell. After attending an early screening of the film, McCartney felt a deep connection to the material and began writing the song that very night. Everybody's Fine, written and directed by Kirk Jones ("Waking Ned Devine"), is the story of a widower (Robert De Niro) who embarks on an impromptu road trip to reconnect with each of his grown children only to discover that their lives are far from picture perfect. ...

James McCartney in Fairfield Concert

news@macca-central.com — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:41 EDT

James McCartney in Fairfield Concert
iowasource.com
by Claudia Petrick - It`s a triple whammy�headlining the November 14 David Lynch Foundation concert in Fairfield are Laura Dawn with The Little Death, plus perennial favorite Donovan, AND very special guest. . . James McCartney, who will be making his debut performance under his own name. He`ll be bringing his band Light here from England. James, who is a vegan, visited Fairfield over the summer and reportedly loved the town and the people he met. It`s an honor to have have him perform here for us. (images) ...

`Change Begins Within` Weekend featured guest artist: James McCartney

news@macca-central.com — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:14 EDT

`Change Begins Within` Weekend featured guest artist: James McCartney
dlf.tv
by Mike Kovacich - Last year the David Lynch Foundation presented the 3rd annual `Change Begins Within` Weekend that featured Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr amongst other guests at the `Change Begins Within' concert in New York City. At this year's 4th annual weekend, James McCartney (son of Paul) is the featured guest artist along with Donavan and Laura Dawn. The David Lynch Weekend is an opportunity to hear the three-time Oscar nominated filmmaker speak and is a chance for attendees to take part in a greater conversation about the creative process. The David Lynch Weekend will feature a diverse range of speakers and performers, each with their own unique perspective on attaining the common goals of personal development, sustainability, and peace. The `Change Begins Within` Weekend will be held November 13 - 15 at the MAHARISHI UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT, in Fairfield, Iowa. Attached is the announcement from the David Lynch Foundation. (images) ...

MACCA performs `On a Slow Boat To China` at NYC Benefit (slideshow)

news@macca-central.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:14 EDT

MACCA performs `On a Slow Boat To China` at NYC Benefit (slideshow)
Bob Gannon
by Mike Kovacich - Our pal Bob Gannon was again about the town last night, New York City that is. This time he was at Minskoff Theater where Paul McCartney amongst others performed songs from the songbook of Frank Loesser. (images) ...

Tickets Still Available for Star-Studded Loesser Celebration with Jackman, McCartney, McDonald, Stokes, Rivera, Stamos and More

news@macca-central.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:27 EDT

Tickets Still Available for Star-Studded Loesser Celebration with Jackman, McCartney, McDonald, Stokes, Rivera, Stamos and More
broadwayworld.com
An unmatched line-up of stars will be taking to the stage in Chance and Chemistry: A Centennial Celebration of Frank Loesser, a concert to benefit The Actors Fund taking place at the Minskoff Theatre on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 7:30PM. (images) ...

Paul McCartney Announces Tour, Becomes Google Sensation

news@macca-central.com — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:00 EDT

Paul McCartney Announces Tour, Becomes Google Sensation
popeater.ca
by Mike Kovacich - Did you know the British press calls Paul McCartney "Macca?" (images) ...

Paul McCartney announces December gigs in Europe

news@macca-central.com — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:07 EDT

Paul McCartney announces December gigs in Europe
by Mike Kovacich - New European Tour Announced Including Paul's Only UK Date In 2009. ...

Abbey Road, 1st downloadable album for The Beatles Rock Band

news@macca-central.com — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:48 EDT

Abbey Road, 1st downloadable album for The Beatles Rock Band
beatles.com
Abbey Road is launched as the first Beatles album to be available for purchase and playable as downloadable content in The Beatles: Rock Band Music Store. (images) ...

Deluxe Edition Bonus Material Announced

news@macca-central.com — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:57 EDT

Deluxe Edition Bonus Material Announced
paulmccartney.com
Paul's deluxe edition of 'Good Evening New York City' will be packed with extra special bonus material, including the video of Paul's traffic stopping performance on the Late Show. (images) ...

Sir Paul to play BBC charity gig

news@macca-central.com — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:08 EDT

Sir Paul to play BBC charity gig
bbc.co.uk
Sir Paul McCartney is to join a host of stars including Take That, Lily Allen and Muse for a one-off charity concert for Children in Need next month. ...

James McCartney plays to 20 in boozer

news@macca-central.com — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:14 EDT

James McCartney plays to 20 in boozer
thesun.co.uk
PAUL McCARTNEY's son JAMES has always avoided the limelight. (images) (video) ...

The Beatles: Rock Band Review

news@macca-central.com — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:41 EDT

The Beatles: Rock Band Review
gamezine.co.uk
by Richard Chamberlain - How can Harmonix turn the tide and make everyone fall in love with them again? By securing the back catalogue of the world's biggest ever band and releasing a lovingly-crafted standalone title? Yup, that ought to do it. (images) ...

Beatles to release companion books for remastered catalogue

news@macca-central.com — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:22 EDT

Beatles to release companion books for remastered catalogue
nme.com
by Mike Kovacich - 'Box Of Vision' is out in time for Christmas (images) ...

Sir Paul McCartney Named Songwriter of the Year

news@macca-central.com — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:59 EDT

Sir Paul McCartney Named Songwriter of the Year
marketwire.com
Sir Paul McCartney Named Songwriter of the Year at 29th Annual ASCAP Awards in London. Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" Wins Song of the Year; Universal Collects Publisher of the Year; The Ting Tings and Calvin Harris Receive Special Awards; Special Performance by ASCAP President and Chairman Paul Williams ...

Paul McCartney Releases Tracklisting For Live DVD

news@macca-central.com — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:50 EDT

Paul McCartney Releases Tracklisting For Live DVD
ultimate-guitar.com
Beatles fans were able to indulge in the remastering of the group's entire catalogue this year and now Paul McCartney is set to release a live DVD that features a few "old" songs. ...

Carly Simon suing over CD failure

news@macca-central.com — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:29 EDT

Carly Simon suing over CD failure
bbc.co.uk
by Mike Kovacich - Carly Simon is suing Starbucks for failing to properly promote her 2008 album This Kind of Love. Her lawsuit claims the album was not available in "a substantial number" of Starbucks stores during the important early months following its release. (images) ...

`Paul Is Dead` rumor fascinates, 40 years after it took off locally

news@macca-central.com — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 08:27 EDT

`Paul Is Dead` rumor fascinates, 40 years after it took off locally
annarbor.com
by Will Stewart - Oct. 12, 1969 was the day that Paul McCartney �died.� Nearly forty years later, Russ Gibb can still conjure the Sunday afternoon phone call that launched an urban myth that continues to fascinate Beatles fans and conspiracy theorists alike. ...

In My Life: Robert Hilburn`s `Corn Flakes With John Lennon`

news@macca-central.com — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:19 EDT

In My Life: Robert Hilburn`s `Corn Flakes With John Lennon`
latimes.com
by Robert Hilburn - Robert Hilburn was pop music critic for the Los Angeles Times for 35 years, from the psychedelic era to the emergence of the iPod. He witnessed many of rock 'n' roll's seminal moments and interviewed virtually every major pop figure of the period. All of this is chronicled in his memoir, "Corn Flakes with John Lennon (and Other Tales From a Rock 'n' Roll Life)," to be published this month. In this abridged excerpt, Hilburn explores his relationship with Lennon after the Beatles' breakup and explains the book's title. Additional excerpts will appear Monday and Tuesday in Calendar. ...

Paul hints at European gigs at Stella`s Fashion Show

news@macca-central.com — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:13 EDT

Paul hints at European gigs at Stella`s Fashion Show
telegraph.co.uk
by Mike Kovacich - The designer's show attracted a host of celebrities. Hilary Alexander caught up with them. Paul hints at European gigs. (images) ...

Icon of British rock coming to the Little Fox

news@macca-central.com — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:05 EDT

Icon of British rock coming to the Little Fox
mercurynews.com
by Mike Kovacich - For nearly half a century, British rocker Denny Laine has had a significant impact on pop music. He was an integral part of two of the most successful bands of their times � The Moody Blues and Wings. ...

Good Evening New York City CD/DVD Release

news@macca-central.com — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:09 EDT

Good Evening New York City CD/DVD Release
paulmccartney.com
Multi-Disc CD/DVD Special Package Features Dazzling Performances of Beatles, Wings and Solo Classics From Citi Field, Formerly Shea Stadium, Historic Site of The Beatles` Landmark 1965 Concert. (images) ...

Lucy of `Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds` fame dies

news@macca-central.com — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:53 EDT

Lucy of `Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds` fame dies
AP
by Mike Kovacich - Lucy Vodden, who provided the inspiration for the Beatles' classic song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," has died after a long battle with lupus. She was 46. (images) ...

Paul McCartney`s schoolboy essay found 56 years on

news@macca-central.com — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:33 EDT

Paul McCartney`s schoolboy essay found 56 years on
guardian.co.uk
by Martin Wainwright - Prize-winning work by 10-year-old future Beatle contained hint of band's trademark logo. ...

She ain`t heavy, she`s our singer

news@macca-central.com — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:33 EDT

She ain`t heavy, she`s our singer
Toronto Star
by John Goddard - Local crooner performs the pivotal `I Want You' at a tribute concert to Beatles' final album. Just as desperation proved inspirational for Abbey Road � the last album recorded by The Beatles � a tribute concert tonight and tomorrow promises to make the most of a third-choice performer. ...

Album Review: The Beatles - Help

news@macca-central.com — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:25 EDT

Album Review: The Beatles - Help
411mania.com/
by Paul Hollingsworth - 'Help me if you can/I'm feeling down/And I do appreciate you bring round/Help me get my feet back on the ground/Won't you please,please help me?', sings John Lennon on the title track on Help! Because of the infectious, sing-a-long chorus and smile with which he sang, who knew he was crying out for actual help? (images) (audio) (video) ...

The Weekend My Mom and I Met Paul McCartney

news@macca-central.com — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:12 EDT

The Weekend My Mom and I Met Paul McCartney
nymag.com
by Danielle Kantor - So. I was staying with my mom in the Hamptons many summers back (I was about 15), and we stopped in a store East Hampton to pick up a scented candle (to cover the musty smell of our crappy hotel room), and standing in the store, buying wrapping paper, was Sir Paul McCartney. He looked adorable, wearing a red baseball cap, a button-down, cargo shorts, and Birkenstocks � a very hippie-looking Paul. ...

Music production students learn the biz from the pros

news@macca-central.com — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:08 EDT

Music production students learn the biz from the pros
yournepean.com
by Margaret Sambol - Beatles` sister shares insight with Algonquin College students. (images) ...

Love, love we do

news@macca-central.com — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:38 EDT

Love, love we do
adelaidenow.com.au
by Mike Kovacich - THE Beatles are back in the headlines and a father and son explain how the Fab Four bridge the generations. ...

Album Review: The Beatles - Let It Be [Remastered]

news@macca-central.com — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:59 EDT

Album Review: The Beatles - Let It Be [Remastered]
consequenceofsound.net
by Justin Gerber - Let It Be has been a source of frustration for legions of Beatles fans since its release back in 1970. Its critics, with Paul McCartney among them, blame Phil Spector`s post-production tinkering. Its supporters, with John Lennon among them, commend Phil Spector`s post-production. (images) ...

Macca voted America`s Most Beloved Beatle

news@macca-central.com — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:05 EDT

Macca voted America`s Most Beloved Beatle
entertainmentandshowbiz.com
by Mike Kovacich - Sir Paul McCartney is America`s most beloved Beatle, according to a new poll. ...

Paul McCartney: `We spoke a lot about reuniting The Beatles` � video

news@macca-central.com — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:38 EDT

Paul McCartney: `We spoke a lot about reuniting The Beatles` � video
nme.com
by Mike Kovacich - Fab Four were offered 'huge' sums of money to get back together, McCartney reveals. (video) ...

McCartney invited to speak at EU parliament hearing

news@macca-central.com — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:31 EDT

McCartney invited to speak at EU parliament hearing
theparliament.com
by Mike Kovacich - Parliament has invited Sir Paul McCartney to speak at a hearing ahead of December's UN summit on climate change. ...

Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick on Abbey Road - 40 years later

news@macca-central.com — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:52 EDT

Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick on Abbey Road - 40 years later
musicradar.com
by Joe Bosso - A track-by-track walkthrough Forty years ago (on 26 September 1969, to be exact) the world first saw an album cover featuring John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr strolling across a zebra-striped street called Abbey Road, located in St John's Wood in north London. ...

The Beatles` 1964 Montreal invasion

news@macca-central.com — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:38 EDT

The Beatles` 1964 Montreal invasion
montrealgazette.com
by Mike Kovacich - While 09/09/09 has become entrenched this week as the newest monumental date in the history of the Beatles, this week holds another date of more local importance as far as the Fab Four are concerned. Forty-five years ago this week was the one and only day the Beatles came to Montreal. (images) ...

Beatles sell 2.25 million albums in 5 days

news@macca-central.com — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:43 EDT

Beatles sell 2.25 million albums in 5 days
AP
Nearly 40 years after breaking up, The Beatles are still breaking records for album sales. ...

Abbey Road Street Sign on eBay

news@macca-central.com — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:54 EDT

Abbey Road Street Sign on eBay
Westminster City Council
by Mike Kovacich - You could own a little bit of Abbey Road. (images) ...

McCartney Memorabilia Raises Funds for Charity

news@macca-central.com — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:08 EDT

McCartney Memorabilia Raises Funds for Charity
by Heather Hanson - An online auction of promotional banners and bus boards from the July 2009 Paul McCartney concert in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is being held in support of the Nova Scotia division of The Arthritis Society. ...

Stella McCartney expands her sports fashion empire

news@macca-central.com — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:02 EDT

Stella McCartney expands her sports fashion empire
nj.com
by Mike Kovacich - The British designer may be better known for her tops and dresses, but her active-wear "adidas by Stella McCartney" concept has been going strong since 2005. (images) ...

A Love Letter from Lisa: To Paul McCartney, My Confession

news@macca-central.com — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:43 EDT

A Love Letter from Lisa: To Paul McCartney, My Confession
popmatters.com
by Lisa Torem - As I recall historical events, I can`t imagine a timeline existing without your presence, without your warm smile and those careful words that I`ve heard in interviews and television shows and movies. ...

NEW YORK GOVERNOR DENIES CLASH WITH MCCARTNEY`S GIRLFRIEND

news@macca-central.com — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:39 EDT

NEW YORK GOVERNOR DENIES CLASH WITH MCCARTNEY`S GIRLFRIEND
contactmusic.com
The governor of New York has denied reports he demanded the resignation of SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY's girlfriend amid allegations she abandoned her responsibilities as a state board member to romance the rocker. ...

The Beatles � Stereo Box, In Mono (2009 Capitol)

news@macca-central.com — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:49 EDT

The Beatles � Stereo Box, In Mono (2009 Capitol)
whitmanpioneer.com
by Andrew Hall - What more can really be said about the Beatles` music in 500 words? In an unbelievably productive period that in actuality lasted only a little over half a decade, the band delivered thirteen albums, many of which have gone on to define rock music like few others after them. ...

Paul McCartney: `We`d like Beatles songs to be downloads`

news@macca-central.com — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:34 EDT

Paul McCartney: `We`d like Beatles songs to be downloads`
nme.com
Macca speaks in special '13 covers' Beatles edition of NME - get yours now ...