Beatles, The: Recording Sessions

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Summary: Invaluable and Insightful-Here, There, and Everywhere
Review: This book has been a constant source for Beatles trivia- not to mention a roaring good read! I read through it 3 or 4 times a year. As a musician myself, I find its insights into the Beatles "what the hell- let's try it!" mentality refreshing (in a time where the music business has become stiflingly boring and so much music is trite and disposable). Unfortunately, my cat had a great love for the book as well-especially page 91 and 92, so now I'm screwed!! Please reprint this book!!!

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Summary: Need a copy?
Review: This is probably the most important of all Beatles reference books, and is an invaluable source for all studio-related knowledge ... but it's out of print?

This travesty aside, I have a source of this book (hardcover). I'm not sure how many I could find, but if anyone wants one, email me at [e-mail] and I'll see what I can do. This is not to make money or anything seedy like that. :) I just bought the book the other day brand new, and there was at least five more on the shelf and probably tons in the backroom. If I get enough emails, I'll run down to the store and see if there's any more, and if you want, I'll ship them out. G'day!

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Summary: Behind the Creative Genius of a Groundbreaking Band
Review: This is the real thing. Instead of concentrating on third-hand gossip and rumors or the trivialities of a group that was much more humble than its devotees, Mark Lewisohn delves into the actual music of the Beatles. I loved the accounts of the Fab Four recording "A Day in the Life," "Strawberry Fields Forever," and "Tomorrow Never Knows." This amazingly rich book gives detailed accounts of how the Beatles, AS A GROUP, came up with the sounds that broke down the barriers of pop music. As a musician, I found Mark Lewisohn's portrayal of the Beatles genius (especially that of John Lennon and Paul McCartney) to be completely thorough and accurate, as well as insightful. If you are to buy any one Beatles book, buy this one!