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Ringo, McCartney duet on Starr`s latest solo album

news@macca-central.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:13 EST

Ringo, McCartney duet on Starr`s latest solo album
Reuters
by David J. Prince - Ringo Starr is joined by his former Beatles bandmate Paul McCartney for a duet on "Y Not," the drummer's forthcoming solo album due out Jan 12, 2010. The Universal Music release also includes vocal turns by Joss Stone, Ben Harper and Richard Marx as well as musical and songwriting contributions from the Eagles' Joe Walsh, Benmont Tench of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Dave Stewart, Glen Ballard and Van Dyke Parks, among others. ...

Paul McCartney accused of `propagandising` by UKIP over `farting cows`

news@macca-central.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:38 EST

Paul McCartney accused of `propagandising` by UKIP over `farting cows`
nme.com
by Mike Kovacich - Liverpudlian MEP attacks former Beatle over his views on vegetarianism Paul McCartney has been accused by a UK Independence Party (UKIP) MEP of using propaganda techniques to encourage more people to go vegetarian in order to help the environment. ...

Paul McCartney turned down Ozzy Osbourne collaboration

news@macca-central.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:55 EST

Paul McCartney turned down Ozzy Osbourne collaboration
nme.com
Ex-Black Sabbath singer says he was 'shocked' by the Beatle's refusal ...

Dan Zanes Mines McCartney`s Broadway Catalog On `76 Trombones`

news@macca-central.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:47 EST

Dan Zanes Mines McCartney`s Broadway Catalog On `76 Trombones`
billboard.com
Recording an album's worth of songs from one publishing catalog was "unique" for Del Fuegos rocker turned family music superstar Dan Zanes. That it happened to be Paul McCartney's MPL Music Publishing made Zanes' new "76 Trombones" Broadway songs collection "pretty special." (images) ...

McCartney wins Gershwin songwriter prize

news@macca-central.com — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:55 EST

McCartney wins Gershwin songwriter prize
cbc.ca
Paul McCartney will be honoured with a fledgling but prestigious musical honour, after being named Monday as the latest recipient of the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The U.S. Library of Congress, which administers the honour, announced the 67-year-old British musician and former Beatle as its third winner of the songwriting prize on Monday ...

Audience Goes Wild for James McCartney

news@macca-central.com — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:48 EST

Audience Goes Wild for James McCartney
newsblaze.com
by Mike Kovacich - Rocker James McCartney played his U.S. debut last night at Fairfield's new Sondheim Center. The two shows were part of the David Lynch Foundation's fourth annual "Change Begins Within" weekend at Maharishi University. McCartney, son of Beatle Paul, opened a three-ring musical circus that included Iowan Laura Dawn and folk legend Donovan. ...

DVD Review: Paul McCartney - Good Evening New York City

news@macca-central.com — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:56 EST

DVD Review: Paul McCartney - Good Evening New York City
blogcritics.org
by General Jabbo - When the Beatles played Shea Stadium in 1965, it revolutionized the concert industry. Rock bands didn’t play baseball stadiums and though you could barely hear the band over the drone of screaming girls, it set the tone for bands such as The Rolling Stones, The Who, and Led Zeppelin. (images) ...

REVIEW: McCartney wins over Fairfield audience in U.S. debut concert

news@macca-central.com — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:17 EST

REVIEW: McCartney wins over Fairfield audience in U.S. debut concert
gazetteonline.com
by Diana Nollen - The face is the same, but the voice might even be better. It can’t be easy to be a Beatles baby. How are you supposed to carve your musical niche when you look and sound so much like your dad? Shave your head, for starters. Even without hair, James McCartney is still the spitting image of his famous father. It’s those eyes. And those glorious tenor pipes. (images) ...

The Beatles Rock Band and The Rise Of Computer Game Music

news@macca-central.com — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:24 EST

The Beatles Rock Band and The Rise Of Computer Game Music
thequietus.com
by John Tatlock - From The Pleasuredome to Beatles Rock Band - video games and music celebrate their silver wedding atop a mountain made of cash, says John Tatlock. (images) (video) ...

Paul McCartney in Concert on ABC!

news@macca-central.com — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:38 EST

Paul McCartney in Concert on ABC!
ABC News
by Mike Kovacich - Beyonce Knowles and Sir Paul McCartney will appear in back-to-back one-hour specials that include candid conversations and exclusive concert footage from both of these iconic stars. (images) ...

Go vegetarian at least two days a week urge Friends of the Earth

news@macca-central.com — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:07 EST

Go vegetarian at least two days a week urge Friends of the Earth
telegraph.co.uk
by Mike Kovacich - Sir Paul McCartney, Lord Stern and the UN have suggested people may to stop eating meat completely in order to prevent catastrophic climate change. ...

Listen to New Live Tracks from Good Evening NYC

news@macca-central.com — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:16 EST

Listen to New Live Tracks from Good Evening NYC
macca-central.com
by Mike Kovacich - Paul McCartney has made available two more live tracks from the upcoming release of Good Evening New York City. You can go directly to the McCartney website on myspace, and listen to "Sing The Changes", or "I'm Down". (audio) ...

New Interview with Paul

news@macca-central.com — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:19 EST

New Interview with Paul
paulmccartney.com
Question: Are you excited/nervous about playing your sell-out show at The O2 London? Paul:Excited, you go to America, do concerts there and I am always conscious that people in Britain ask are you coming here and I am not always able to give a satisfactory answer, so I'm really glad to have the opportunity to bring the show, that we have been doing all over the world, back to my home land. Question: Is it still a buzz that tickets sell-out so quickly? Paul: Yeah, it really is great. You know if that happens that people in the audience really want to see you, so it helps when you do the shows to get a connection between you and the audience. I can really look at the audience and think, you tried really hard to get here and I’m grateful for that. That adds to the excitement of the evening. Question: During the Memory Almost Full campaign you played some tiny shows, this year you have been packing out stadiums and you have even played to space before, which kind of show do you prefer and is there a different type of approach? ...

Olivia, Barbara and Yoko Present Award to Stella McCartney

news@macca-central.com — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:47 EST

Olivia, Barbara and Yoko Present Award to Stella McCartney
npr.org
by Mike Kovacich - Barbara Starkey, center, wife of Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono, left, widow of Beatle John Lennon, and Olivia Harrison, widow of Beatle George Harrison, introduce designer Stella McCartney, daughter of Beatle Paul McCartney, as one of Glamour magazine's 2009 Women of the Year at an awards ceremony at Carnegie Hall in New York, Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. (images) ...

Zemeckis Wants Help From McCartney and Starr

news@macca-central.com — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:12 EST

Zemeckis Wants Help From McCartney and Starr
macca-central.com
by Mike Kovacich - Will Paul and Ringo lend a hand and participate in the remake? Fans can hope for their voices or at least some creative input. Film director Robert Zemeckis has said he has approached Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr about participating in his upcoming Yellow Submarine remake. He told MTV News, "We haven't gotten the word yet on the two surviving Beatles, whether they're interested in doing it or not." (images) ...

The Beatles As a Successful System of Archetypes

news@macca-central.com — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:58 EST

The Beatles As a Successful System of Archetypes
popmatters.com
by Lana Cooper - The Beatles were the first band comprised of four distinct personas. This aspect would take them on a long and winding road that would eventually splinter them in four separate directions. The very thing that made them so special was what ultimately deigned their end. (images) ...

EMI sues U.S. website over Beatles music online

news@macca-central.com — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:31 EST

EMI sues U.S. website over Beatles music online
Reuters
by Mike Kovacich - Beatles record label EMI is suing U.S. music website BlueBeat.com, which it said was offering unauthorised downloads of the Fab Four's tracks for sale. "EMI has not authorised content to be sold on BlueBeat.com," a spokeswoman said. EMI confirmed it had filed a copyright infringement suit against BlueBeat.com in a U.S. court earlier this week. ...

Broadcasters challenge songwriters` price-setting power

news@macca-central.com — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:25 EST

Broadcasters challenge songwriters` price-setting power
latimes.com
by Jon Healey - Federal law gives copyright owners a legal monopoly over public performance of their works, among other uses. But their market power is supposed to be limited by the competition from other copyright owners. Consider the case of songwriters. Paul McCartney can make you pay for the privilege of including "Jet" in your movie, even if it's recorded by Shonen Knife instead of McCartney's Wings. ...

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. ...