Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Beatle Bits #520 MILLSTONE TO THE TELLY!
Received newz today from Jolly Olde England, that Lady Heathen Millstone,nee late of McQuickly, may be appearing as her boring self in a new reality television show.
A Yahoo India report sez that Millstone is being considered as a "Soccer WAG" -wag is cherper slang for mom-in a tedious rip-off of the UK soccer star, Gender Bender Boy Bekham., who also wanked with such a boob tube offering.
Gee, that is all we really need more of, this type of rubbish.
Of course, this new Millstone TV extravagance would take place in the US, and it appears if so, then a row will take place over who will care for the child, and where?
Heathen with child may want to lark off to the USA semi-permanently, whilst Dirk may protest, and justly bloody so.
Oh well.
As I've noted many, many-and many- times before: that's showbiz!
HEY! Don't forget to visit this: www.quiz-u-boomer.blogspot.com
A Yahoo India report sez that Millstone is being considered as a "Soccer WAG" -wag is cherper slang for mom-in a tedious rip-off of the UK soccer star, Gender Bender Boy Bekham., who also wanked with such a boob tube offering.
Gee, that is all we really need more of, this type of rubbish.
Of course, this new Millstone TV extravagance would take place in the US, and it appears if so, then a row will take place over who will care for the child, and where?
Heathen with child may want to lark off to the USA semi-permanently, whilst Dirk may protest, and justly bloody so.
Oh well.
As I've noted many, many-and many- times before: that's showbiz!
HEY! Don't forget to visit this: www.quiz-u-boomer.blogspot.com
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Beatle Bits #519 LENNON/ONO STUFF!! and NEW QUIZ-U!
My good aloha buddy Ann-who actually resides in the same apartment/condo complex from which Mark David Chapman emerged to mess with history- from Hawaii e'd to advise that a bizarre coincidence occurred when the John Lennon murder flick-Chapter 27- was filmed.
According to a published report, the actor employed to portray Lennon in several "climactic scenes," was a chap actually named Mark Lindsay Chapman.
Coincidence?
Bizarre?
Insensitive?
Weird?
Stupid?
I'll be leaving that up to you.
Meanwhile, Yoko Ono will soon be releasing 3 special colored vinyl 12 inchers.
Cambridge 1969/2007 with the Flaming Lips, on red wax.
Kiss, Kiss, Kiss with Peaches, on pink plastic.
And Walking On Thin Ice, two versions, on blue vinyl.
Of course, Ms. Ono will also be releasing her latest CD effort, the nouveau-techno-dance, Yes I'm A Witch on Feb, 6., which includes a redux of the old Elephant's Memory era track, Sisters O' Sisters.
30 second samples of the 17 songs on the YIAW CD can be found online at several music retailers.
And please yes, keep your cryptic comments to yourselves about witches, and such...
When you are looking for some fun, try this, my latest effort:
www.quiz-u-boomer.blogspot.com
According to a published report, the actor employed to portray Lennon in several "climactic scenes," was a chap actually named Mark Lindsay Chapman.
Coincidence?
Bizarre?
Insensitive?
Weird?
Stupid?
I'll be leaving that up to you.
Meanwhile, Yoko Ono will soon be releasing 3 special colored vinyl 12 inchers.
Cambridge 1969/2007 with the Flaming Lips, on red wax.
Kiss, Kiss, Kiss with Peaches, on pink plastic.
And Walking On Thin Ice, two versions, on blue vinyl.
Of course, Ms. Ono will also be releasing her latest CD effort, the nouveau-techno-dance, Yes I'm A Witch on Feb, 6., which includes a redux of the old Elephant's Memory era track, Sisters O' Sisters.
30 second samples of the 17 songs on the YIAW CD can be found online at several music retailers.
And please yes, keep your cryptic comments to yourselves about witches, and such...
When you are looking for some fun, try this, my latest effort:
www.quiz-u-boomer.blogspot.com
Monday, January 29, 2007
Beatle Bits #518 SCOOP FROM UK! CCCC http://www.quiz-u-boomer.blogspot.com/.
As readers of Coach Marrachi's AbbeyRd news briefs may well be aware's, the 50th anny of the original Cavern Club in Liverpool took place on Jan. 17.
Coach linked to a few UK newspapers sites that assured a splendid time was had by all, but that Messrs McCartney and Star, though invited, had "priror commitments."
Well, your dear correspondent, still the 4th best Beatle Blogger in the www, has learned that the reason Paul and Rings did not attend the CC bash was that they were otherwise engaged in London towne at the Apple/Rutle General Meeting, along with Yoko "Yes I Am A Witch" Ono, and Ollie Harrison.
Can't say as I know wot the lads and lasses-and Neil Assp-were discussing, but given the history of Rutle Cor, it must not have been anything very serious.
But back to the 'Pool party, and I take it that Geoff Baker-who may be back as a trusted pr weasel-and olde hand Tony Bramwell were seen having a drink, or two, and strolling down memory lane.
Coach linked to a few UK newspapers sites that assured a splendid time was had by all, but that Messrs McCartney and Star, though invited, had "priror commitments."
Well, your dear correspondent, still the 4th best Beatle Blogger in the www, has learned that the reason Paul and Rings did not attend the CC bash was that they were otherwise engaged in London towne at the Apple/Rutle General Meeting, along with Yoko "Yes I Am A Witch" Ono, and Ollie Harrison.
Can't say as I know wot the lads and lasses-and Neil Assp-were discussing, but given the history of Rutle Cor, it must not have been anything very serious.
But back to the 'Pool party, and I take it that Geoff Baker-who may be back as a trusted pr weasel-and olde hand Tony Bramwell were seen having a drink, or two, and strolling down memory lane.
Friday, January 26, 2007
Beatle Bits #517 PRETTY DARN SMART FAB FANS at http://www.quiz-u-boomer.blogspot.com/<
Good golly Miss Millstone!
So, I started up this Quiz U blog, with some fairly tough albeit slightly obscure Q's about the Beatles in Canada in the mid 60s as me debut, and I am getting some good comments and e-mails with some folks getting it right. Some not.
But-ha!-I believe that those with Beatle and pop culture super computer brains will, or may, ferret out just about every question, as long as I don't get too cute, watching the detectives (Another clue for you all...)
And please, if you, the great www dot audience know something that your dear correspondent thinks he knows but in fact is daftly unawares, then let him know in no uncertain terms. I won't take no, for an answer.
In fact, a splendid tyme is guaranteed for all.
Next from BB: with the FBI busting a hip-hop mix-tape DJ last week, should Beatle re-mixers being sheiting their Depends?
Your thoughts, as always, are most welcome...
So, I started up this Quiz U blog, with some fairly tough albeit slightly obscure Q's about the Beatles in Canada in the mid 60s as me debut, and I am getting some good comments and e-mails with some folks getting it right. Some not.
But-ha!-I believe that those with Beatle and pop culture super computer brains will, or may, ferret out just about every question, as long as I don't get too cute, watching the detectives (Another clue for you all...)
And please, if you, the great www dot audience know something that your dear correspondent thinks he knows but in fact is daftly unawares, then let him know in no uncertain terms. I won't take no, for an answer.
In fact, a splendid tyme is guaranteed for all.
Next from BB: with the FBI busting a hip-hop mix-tape DJ last week, should Beatle re-mixers being sheiting their Depends?
Your thoughts, as always, are most welcome...
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Beatle Bits #516 THE BAIRD SPEAKS and ANOTHER CLUE FOR U ALL:www.quiz-u-boomer.blogspot.com
I have been receiving some post about about John Lennon's half sister Julia Baird, and her new book on life with the Lennon.
"Imagine This," due Feb. 7 may not be all that new to hard-core fans, but I did note one little allegation that I had not heard as yet.
Julia claims that a) John's famous Aunt Mimi never consummated her marriage to her long time husband, and more interestingly, b) allegedly DID consummate the relationship she had with another bloke.
Baird also repeats the theory that Mimi was jealous of her sister Julia Lennon, and id all she could to sabotage the relationship between her and young John, even though she lived only up the street form Mimi.
As noted in Spitz's book last year, Mimi is supposed to confessed that she was "wicked," and was afraid to die.
But let's wait for the full text before judgement.
ANOTHER CLUE
Your dear correspondent, the current 4th best Beatle Blogger in the WWW as chosen by the London Times, has far too much time on his hands, and has therefore started another enterprise, entitled QUIZ U, a pop culture quiz blog.
AbbeyRd's Coach Marriachi has been kind enough to allow me to advert the new venture here, and I invite all the great BB readers to check out: www.quiz-u-boomer.blogspot.com
With the debut a-wot else?-a Beatles quiz!
Tally ho!
"Imagine This," due Feb. 7 may not be all that new to hard-core fans, but I did note one little allegation that I had not heard as yet.
Julia claims that a) John's famous Aunt Mimi never consummated her marriage to her long time husband, and more interestingly, b) allegedly DID consummate the relationship she had with another bloke.
Baird also repeats the theory that Mimi was jealous of her sister Julia Lennon, and id all she could to sabotage the relationship between her and young John, even though she lived only up the street form Mimi.
As noted in Spitz's book last year, Mimi is supposed to confessed that she was "wicked," and was afraid to die.
But let's wait for the full text before judgement.
ANOTHER CLUE
Your dear correspondent, the current 4th best Beatle Blogger in the WWW as chosen by the London Times, has far too much time on his hands, and has therefore started another enterprise, entitled QUIZ U, a pop culture quiz blog.
AbbeyRd's Coach Marriachi has been kind enough to allow me to advert the new venture here, and I invite all the great BB readers to check out: www.quiz-u-boomer.blogspot.com
With the debut a-wot else?-a Beatles quiz!
Tally ho!
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Beatle Bits #515 ENOUGH IS NOT NEARLY ENUF!
AN OPEN LETTER FROM FIFI MILLSTONE TO THE BASTARD MEDIA
I shant say it again; you can all go fook yerself, mate.
My sister hatheth received the slings and arrows of outrageous misfortune indifference from the viciously vexatious vicious tabloid spunkers who seek to ruin her life, point out Sappho clues within the family, and other.
Lucky really, that we have the Net to be able to speak forth to the lower classes that the activities of Dirk McQuickly have put Heathen in grave danger of not having enough quid to carry on in the manner in which she has become accustomed to, and we will soon commence negotiations in her Majesty's Court to put the little weasel Beatle in his place.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, my arse.
Lies, lies, lies, more the like it!
Who do you think it was who leaked those common photos of Heathen with her kit off?
I can swear to you on a stack of Ouija boards it was not us!
And who do you think keeps pointing out that while Dirk has been a national treasure for 45 years, Heathen is seen as a dosh tart?
Not we, I can tell you.
Please send your cards, letters and money to www.heathenmillstonerackets.com
Otherwise, sod off.
I shant say it again; you can all go fook yerself, mate.
My sister hatheth received the slings and arrows of outrageous misfortune indifference from the viciously vexatious vicious tabloid spunkers who seek to ruin her life, point out Sappho clues within the family, and other.
Lucky really, that we have the Net to be able to speak forth to the lower classes that the activities of Dirk McQuickly have put Heathen in grave danger of not having enough quid to carry on in the manner in which she has become accustomed to, and we will soon commence negotiations in her Majesty's Court to put the little weasel Beatle in his place.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, my arse.
Lies, lies, lies, more the like it!
Who do you think it was who leaked those common photos of Heathen with her kit off?
I can swear to you on a stack of Ouija boards it was not us!
And who do you think keeps pointing out that while Dirk has been a national treasure for 45 years, Heathen is seen as a dosh tart?
Not we, I can tell you.
Please send your cards, letters and money to www.heathenmillstonerackets.com
Otherwise, sod off.
Beatle Bits #514 WOT A CROPPER!!!!
Good God; it appears that Dirk McQucikly has had second thoughts on giving money away like Apple used to, or perhaps Lady Heathen Millstone made the whole thing up.
Of course your dear correspondent is referring to reports out of Jolly Olde England that a Heathertofore report in the Nuze of the Warped is, in fact, bollocks.
Or, is this yet another cheeky attempt by the warring parties to gain an edge, a leg up or over as they like to say?
Blast if I know, yet I do know this: everyday that Dirk procrastinates the tab goes up. And up.
McQuickly says he has made no money for about 96 fortnights, yet when the i-Tunes brass starts rolling in, look out, it will be coming download fast.
Mz Millstone holds most of the rotter cards, and Dirk-despite his hero Lord status in the UK and around the world-will run smack head-on into the BS that is marital merriment that has gone south.
Soon the bastard press will be referring to this cock-up as "Dirkshead ReVomited," and then we will not only have all this, but that as well.
There'll always be an England, but there are doubts about whether Dirk is soft in the 'ead.
Of course your dear correspondent is referring to reports out of Jolly Olde England that a Heathertofore report in the Nuze of the Warped is, in fact, bollocks.
Or, is this yet another cheeky attempt by the warring parties to gain an edge, a leg up or over as they like to say?
Blast if I know, yet I do know this: everyday that Dirk procrastinates the tab goes up. And up.
McQuickly says he has made no money for about 96 fortnights, yet when the i-Tunes brass starts rolling in, look out, it will be coming download fast.
Mz Millstone holds most of the rotter cards, and Dirk-despite his hero Lord status in the UK and around the world-will run smack head-on into the BS that is marital merriment that has gone south.
Soon the bastard press will be referring to this cock-up as "Dirkshead ReVomited," and then we will not only have all this, but that as well.
There'll always be an England, but there are doubts about whether Dirk is soft in the 'ead.
Monday, January 22, 2007
Beatle Bits #513 BRAVO DIRK!!!!
Well, me good mate Dirk McQuickly hath finally take your dear correspondent's advice, and-according to the News of the World-put a most generous offer on the table to Heathen Millstone, to keep her pockets full, and mouth shut for ever more.
With a little luck, it might even be true!
You say you've had enough of silly love songs?
Yet just weeks ago, Dirk was said to be crying and snotting into his many tankards of ale, promising the cow would not get a Red Square shilling! Not one.
But apparently, clearer heads have prevailed, and Heathen looks set to pocket a cool $60 million US, and a home or two.
Not too shabby for about 48 months of marital mayhem.
Cor blimey;I'd think I'd marry ANYONE for even a million a month.
Although I'd put me foot down about havin' a baby, because only women bleed.
(Oh, ok, then, Ah-nold did it, but he's German.)
With a little luck, it might even be true!
You say you've had enough of silly love songs?
Yet just weeks ago, Dirk was said to be crying and snotting into his many tankards of ale, promising the cow would not get a Red Square shilling! Not one.
But apparently, clearer heads have prevailed, and Heathen looks set to pocket a cool $60 million US, and a home or two.
Not too shabby for about 48 months of marital mayhem.
Cor blimey;I'd think I'd marry ANYONE for even a million a month.
Although I'd put me foot down about havin' a baby, because only women bleed.
(Oh, ok, then, Ah-nold did it, but he's German.)
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Beatle Bits #512 PUT ON SPECIALLY BY THE CHILDREN FOR A LARK...
Keep those E's comin', Beatle peeple!
Just like the falling apples in Ouch!, the fruit is out of the cart regarding a eventual Apple nee Apple marriage in cyberspace heaven and new half decent sounding UK Fabs' CDs
And here's another clue for you all: when my Jan. 17 Toronto Sun story was posted by Coach Marriachi, at least 6 other Beatle, media, computer, business etc. sites picked up the scoop, and now it has a life of its own.
But more importantly it has at least one non-call back from Apple/Rutle Corps seeking comment. Why wouldn't they just say "bollocks," then?
Another one of your 4th best Beatle Blogger's contacts said that one Apple Core he knew basically gave a non-denial, denial, to wit: if its not officially announced, then it does not exist. Rubbish, I say, to that gem.
And here's anudder interestin' antidote: when I wrote about the Cap Albums Vol 1 and 2 in 04 and 06, both stories came from tips, and as usual Apple/EMi had "no comment," or did not respond to request for some.
However, the one time I went on an "official" pronouncement-by the bloke redoing the Let it Be (when, when?) DVD , who said the disc would be out in a month, now over a year ago-the thing came up snake-eyes. Go figger, eh?
If there were no deal between the two business fruits, do you really think that Apple Computers could now merrily call itself "Apple Inc.?"
I, and many others don't think so, but then again, these guys seem to consult the stars.
But be patient; it-remasters-are now to be much sooner, than later.
Just like the falling apples in Ouch!, the fruit is out of the cart regarding a eventual Apple nee Apple marriage in cyberspace heaven and new half decent sounding UK Fabs' CDs
And here's another clue for you all: when my Jan. 17 Toronto Sun story was posted by Coach Marriachi, at least 6 other Beatle, media, computer, business etc. sites picked up the scoop, and now it has a life of its own.
But more importantly it has at least one non-call back from Apple/Rutle Corps seeking comment. Why wouldn't they just say "bollocks," then?
Another one of your 4th best Beatle Blogger's contacts said that one Apple Core he knew basically gave a non-denial, denial, to wit: if its not officially announced, then it does not exist. Rubbish, I say, to that gem.
And here's anudder interestin' antidote: when I wrote about the Cap Albums Vol 1 and 2 in 04 and 06, both stories came from tips, and as usual Apple/EMi had "no comment," or did not respond to request for some.
However, the one time I went on an "official" pronouncement-by the bloke redoing the Let it Be (when, when?) DVD , who said the disc would be out in a month, now over a year ago-the thing came up snake-eyes. Go figger, eh?
If there were no deal between the two business fruits, do you really think that Apple Computers could now merrily call itself "Apple Inc.?"
I, and many others don't think so, but then again, these guys seem to consult the stars.
But be patient; it-remasters-are now to be much sooner, than later.
Friday, January 19, 2007
Beatle Bits #511 AND NOW WE HAVE ALL THIS!!!!
Well, well, well, and bloody well!
Can you believe how a little newspaper story can start the launch of a thousand million downloads?
Evidently people really take this i-Pod stuff seriously because although your dear correspondent broke the Capitol Albums Vol 1&2 for Canadian media in 2004 and 2006, my latest piece in the Toronto Sun has got a few peeps to shake it up baby.
Yes, this Apple Inc. thang is one sexy story. Fancy that.
I predicted quite a while ago that Apple Corps and Steve Jobs' toy would get hitched and not because i was particularly smart or psychic, but the scenario obviously made the most business sense, even though Apple Corps sometimes appeared to consult the stars when it came to what should have been common sense marketing.
Coach Marriachi also deserves much of the credit, because deep down he is a wild and crazy guy, too.
But, if I'm wrong, I say, I said what I said, and it was wrong, or it was taken wrong, and now we have all this.
Ahem.
Can you believe how a little newspaper story can start the launch of a thousand million downloads?
Evidently people really take this i-Pod stuff seriously because although your dear correspondent broke the Capitol Albums Vol 1&2 for Canadian media in 2004 and 2006, my latest piece in the Toronto Sun has got a few peeps to shake it up baby.
Yes, this Apple Inc. thang is one sexy story. Fancy that.
I predicted quite a while ago that Apple Corps and Steve Jobs' toy would get hitched and not because i was particularly smart or psychic, but the scenario obviously made the most business sense, even though Apple Corps sometimes appeared to consult the stars when it came to what should have been common sense marketing.
Coach Marriachi also deserves much of the credit, because deep down he is a wild and crazy guy, too.
But, if I'm wrong, I say, I said what I said, and it was wrong, or it was taken wrong, and now we have all this.
Ahem.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Beatle Bits #510 LOOK OUT! SHE (MAY BE) COMIN' DOWN FAST!
In the mad, mad, mad, mad world of the fabulous Beatles, truth can be sheit, rumour can be fact, and everything else just about anything in between.
You dear correspondent has a story in the Jan. 17 edition of the Canuck Toronto Sun www.torontosun.com that talks of UK remasters, and downloads, and sugar plumb faeries, sugar plumb fairy...
In any event, SOMETHING big IS in the works, and Coach Marriachi and I have been on it like stink on trash, and we-lucky really- hope we are on the mark, or at least bloody close.
As mentioned before in this space, If the back cat comes by way of download first, I shall reproach the twits at Rutle Corps.
Could they be that daft?
Probably yes.
But there are wild rumours out there that Apple Comp may even commission a special Beatles I-Pod.
April foole? You decide.
My money is on remasters by mid year, and I'm stickin' to it.
After all, as Archie Bunker once said, "don't tell me the facts, just the story."
You dear correspondent has a story in the Jan. 17 edition of the Canuck Toronto Sun www.torontosun.com that talks of UK remasters, and downloads, and sugar plumb faeries, sugar plumb fairy...
In any event, SOMETHING big IS in the works, and Coach Marriachi and I have been on it like stink on trash, and we-lucky really- hope we are on the mark, or at least bloody close.
As mentioned before in this space, If the back cat comes by way of download first, I shall reproach the twits at Rutle Corps.
Could they be that daft?
Probably yes.
But there are wild rumours out there that Apple Comp may even commission a special Beatles I-Pod.
April foole? You decide.
My money is on remasters by mid year, and I'm stickin' to it.
After all, as Archie Bunker once said, "don't tell me the facts, just the story."
Monday, January 15, 2007
Beatle Bits #509 YOKO, OH NO: BABY YOU CAN DRIVE MORE THAN MY CAR?
Yes, of course your dear correspondent, the 4th best Beatle Blogger in the whole wide WWW, is again shocked and stunned at reports that Chastity's ex-boy Friday is kiss-kiss-kiss and telling.
Limo driver Big Turk has served Miss Yes I Am A Witch for about 10 years, and now the Turk sez that the boss has been asking-and getting-service above and beyond the call of livery.
However, the employee's way of going about getting his just deserts for allegedly standing at stud, as well as curb, was rather ham handed, and he now finds himself in the klink.
Now, if there is any truth to his rather wild stories, he should have a) sued Chastity, and b) wrote a book, instead of being a dafter and trying the extortion route.
However, the one thing that a New York Times story last week brought smiles to me face was the allegation that Yoko had made fun of smarmy Elliot Mitz, the PR weasel supremo who handles Chastity's end of the press.
Now that, is a larf!
Oh well; that's bloody showbiz!
Limo driver Big Turk has served Miss Yes I Am A Witch for about 10 years, and now the Turk sez that the boss has been asking-and getting-service above and beyond the call of livery.
However, the employee's way of going about getting his just deserts for allegedly standing at stud, as well as curb, was rather ham handed, and he now finds himself in the klink.
Now, if there is any truth to his rather wild stories, he should have a) sued Chastity, and b) wrote a book, instead of being a dafter and trying the extortion route.
However, the one thing that a New York Times story last week brought smiles to me face was the allegation that Yoko had made fun of smarmy Elliot Mitz, the PR weasel supremo who handles Chastity's end of the press.
Now that, is a larf!
Oh well; that's bloody showbiz!
Friday, January 12, 2007
Beatle Bits #508 DIRK REPORTED READY TO SINK TO NEW LOW
Good God, my man; have you gone completely nutters?
I hath read the newz today, and oh boy, I am shocked, and stunned. Very stunned.
Look, Juke Box Jury 45 years ago was one thing, but going on the smarmy and tedious American Idol to make more the fool of yourself in 2007 is beyond the idiotic.
Oh Dirk, you must REALLY miss Miss Heathen's dairies!
Will you put the moves on Paula, now? She has nice ones. Soul, too.
You can bet a bundle of brass that olde Johnny L is larfing his ass off from the Great Beyond at this latest doofus move by McQuickly.
Could you be that vainities that you have to be on such a Gong Show to assuage your bonfire?
What's next, The View?
Rosie v The Dirk?
Please McQuickly, get busy getting the back catalogue out and get back (ha!) to making nice but mediocre mood music.
Yesterday, indeed.
I hath read the newz today, and oh boy, I am shocked, and stunned. Very stunned.
Look, Juke Box Jury 45 years ago was one thing, but going on the smarmy and tedious American Idol to make more the fool of yourself in 2007 is beyond the idiotic.
Oh Dirk, you must REALLY miss Miss Heathen's dairies!
Will you put the moves on Paula, now? She has nice ones. Soul, too.
You can bet a bundle of brass that olde Johnny L is larfing his ass off from the Great Beyond at this latest doofus move by McQuickly.
Could you be that vainities that you have to be on such a Gong Show to assuage your bonfire?
What's next, The View?
Rosie v The Dirk?
Please McQuickly, get busy getting the back catalogue out and get back (ha!) to making nice but mediocre mood music.
Yesterday, indeed.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Beatle Bits #507 TWO ROTTEN APPLE(S)!
So, the usual "sources close to the Beatles," are braying to the media that downloadable Fabs is just around the corner, and that Apple-Apple et al, are now quite chummy.
But I say, a worm upon both yer geedy pulps!
After 20 fookin' years of digital drek CD shame, you are going to give us MP3 remasters for the I-pod gang?
What rubbish!
24 Bit CDs will be the only way one can fully enjoy the remasters-If they ever do 'em-so why should the inferior format be the one to get the brass ring first?
Perhaps it's because all Apple-Apple care about is brass, as in money.
Give us the CDs first, you daft nutters.
But I say, a worm upon both yer geedy pulps!
After 20 fookin' years of digital drek CD shame, you are going to give us MP3 remasters for the I-pod gang?
What rubbish!
24 Bit CDs will be the only way one can fully enjoy the remasters-If they ever do 'em-so why should the inferior format be the one to get the brass ring first?
Perhaps it's because all Apple-Apple care about is brass, as in money.
Give us the CDs first, you daft nutters.
Friday, January 05, 2007
Beatle Bits #506 HE SAID WOT?!!!!
I now direct you to You Tube for a most amazing Beatles press circus from August 1966-type in Beatles Press Conference Pt 1&2 LA '66-that lasts about 20 minutes.
Apart from how jaded the boys appear by their 3rd American tour, the PR is fascinating for the incredible no political correctness of it all.
Looking tired, and bored, John Lennon-who had laughed when Paul McCartney had joked to a reporter that they like to write songs about lesbians-replied to a query about the song Eleanor Rigby with the explanation that the song was about "two queers."
That line got a good laugh, not a gasp.
Then, John owned up to making a previous unattributed group remark to UK journo Mo Cleave-she of the infamous Christ/Beatles cock-up-that showbiz was "an extension of the Jewish religion."
While not exactly Mel Gibsons/Borat territory, such an opinion would surely get a celebrity a damn good pranging these days, although John only smirked when he admitted ownership of the statement.
Perhaps by 1966, few were really paying attention, but I don't seem to recall hearing anything about the rather common nature of John's opines despite his evisceration over the Beatles bigger than Christ meltdown mess.
There is also a hilarious ending to the PR when the boys are given rather bizarre, special cooking utensils by some teenage girls.
Oy vey. That's showbiz!
Apart from how jaded the boys appear by their 3rd American tour, the PR is fascinating for the incredible no political correctness of it all.
Looking tired, and bored, John Lennon-who had laughed when Paul McCartney had joked to a reporter that they like to write songs about lesbians-replied to a query about the song Eleanor Rigby with the explanation that the song was about "two queers."
That line got a good laugh, not a gasp.
Then, John owned up to making a previous unattributed group remark to UK journo Mo Cleave-she of the infamous Christ/Beatles cock-up-that showbiz was "an extension of the Jewish religion."
While not exactly Mel Gibsons/Borat territory, such an opinion would surely get a celebrity a damn good pranging these days, although John only smirked when he admitted ownership of the statement.
Perhaps by 1966, few were really paying attention, but I don't seem to recall hearing anything about the rather common nature of John's opines despite his evisceration over the Beatles bigger than Christ meltdown mess.
There is also a hilarious ending to the PR when the boys are given rather bizarre, special cooking utensils by some teenage girls.
Oy vey. That's showbiz!
Beatle Bits #505 MILLSTONE'S DEMANDS!
The mainstream media-how can you trust it?-hath reported a list of demands by Heathen Millstone for Dirk McQuickly to comply with in their never ending marriage blow-up pisse festival.
Evidently, Heathen will try to have Sir Pauley flogged like a common serf or oath in a court of law, if he doth not pay up.
Ahem, the list:
Dirk's entire stash of tea
A Number 9 Dream
1 tonne of depilatory cream
The country of Bolivia
A gross of party favour condoms
51 houses, one for each US state, and one in Ireland
A $1 million US gift certificate to Home Depot
A Sirus Sat radio subscription and receiver
69 nannies
69 nannie helpers
12 Lords a-leaping
A 10 year subscription to Mad magazine
$411 million US lump sum
$1 million US for new chesticles
$2 million US for marital aids
And a partridge in a Skunk Pussy tree
Sounds bloody reasonable to us. Right Ron?
Evidently, Heathen will try to have Sir Pauley flogged like a common serf or oath in a court of law, if he doth not pay up.
Ahem, the list:
Dirk's entire stash of tea
A Number 9 Dream
1 tonne of depilatory cream
The country of Bolivia
A gross of party favour condoms
51 houses, one for each US state, and one in Ireland
A $1 million US gift certificate to Home Depot
A Sirus Sat radio subscription and receiver
69 nannies
69 nannie helpers
12 Lords a-leaping
A 10 year subscription to Mad magazine
$411 million US lump sum
$1 million US for new chesticles
$2 million US for marital aids
And a partridge in a Skunk Pussy tree
Sounds bloody reasonable to us. Right Ron?
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Beatle Bits #504 DIRK TO HEATHEN: SOD YOU!!!
So, Dirk McQuickly sez that there will be no brass for (e)strange(d) wifey Heathen Millstone, because, claims Dirk with a straight face, he made no money during their marriage(!)
I will never give you no money, he said.
All I can say to that, is this: are you daft, Pauley?!!!
You actually expect us to believe such rubbish?
A bunch of tours and CDs and DVDs and Beatle releases and you made nary a shilling?
You Sir, are a fookin' fibber!
In fact, such crapola only will make it worse for him when the courts eventually force him to cough up whatever it is they order-and I'm still betting around 100 mill.
I've said it many times before, and I'll say it for what surely won't be the last time: Dirk, wake up and smell the tea!
Money, ain't everything, you tight bugger.
Judges don't like it much when petitioning divorcers make up fairy tales about their income, and Dirk's latest statement is Alice in Wonderland territory.
I will never give you no money, he said.
All I can say to that, is this: are you daft, Pauley?!!!
You actually expect us to believe such rubbish?
A bunch of tours and CDs and DVDs and Beatle releases and you made nary a shilling?
You Sir, are a fookin' fibber!
In fact, such crapola only will make it worse for him when the courts eventually force him to cough up whatever it is they order-and I'm still betting around 100 mill.
I've said it many times before, and I'll say it for what surely won't be the last time: Dirk, wake up and smell the tea!
Money, ain't everything, you tight bugger.
Judges don't like it much when petitioning divorcers make up fairy tales about their income, and Dirk's latest statement is Alice in Wonderland territory.
Monday, January 01, 2007
Beatle Bits #503 IS 2007 (FINALLY!!!) THE YEAR?!!!!
Could it be?
Could '07 actually be the year we get the bloody remasters? Finally?
Some signs point to yes-promised of downloads "soon", but not before remaster-and money to be made, and lots of it.
After all, we are now into 20 years with the same olde Beatle UK catalogue CDs, in all of their digital drek (un)glory.
The best Beatles UK CDs out there right now are vinyl transfers provided by booters and audio enthusiasts. How pathetic is that for the biggest rock band of all time?
I'll tell you how: REAL PATHETIC!
And would it be too much to ask of Rutle/Apple Corps to reissue the UK discs with some bonus material?
My answer: probably yes, we will have no extra stuff. Saved for later box-sets.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: the daft bunch that makes the decisions better hurry up before a) the CD format goes the way of the Betamax, and b) nobody cares anymore.
Finally, to borrow a lyric, (have a) happy new year. Let's hope it's a good one, and the remasters are near.
Could '07 actually be the year we get the bloody remasters? Finally?
Some signs point to yes-promised of downloads "soon", but not before remaster-and money to be made, and lots of it.
After all, we are now into 20 years with the same olde Beatle UK catalogue CDs, in all of their digital drek (un)glory.
The best Beatles UK CDs out there right now are vinyl transfers provided by booters and audio enthusiasts. How pathetic is that for the biggest rock band of all time?
I'll tell you how: REAL PATHETIC!
And would it be too much to ask of Rutle/Apple Corps to reissue the UK discs with some bonus material?
My answer: probably yes, we will have no extra stuff. Saved for later box-sets.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: the daft bunch that makes the decisions better hurry up before a) the CD format goes the way of the Betamax, and b) nobody cares anymore.
Finally, to borrow a lyric, (have a) happy new year. Let's hope it's a good one, and the remasters are near.
