Lewisohn's Book
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I went to Mark Lewisohn's website to check something out today and who did I see as one of his featured reviews? (arrow added by me): https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWoycPKIQAA8ipo.jpg:large (don't mean to toot my own horn, I was very surprised and humbled to see that!)
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DrBeatle:
I went to Mark Lewisohn's website to check something out today and who did I see as one of his featured reviews? (arrow added by me): https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWoycPKIQAA8ipo.jpg:large (don't mean to toot my own horn, I was very surprised and humbled to see that!)
Congratulations!
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DrBeatle:
I went to Mark Lewisohn's website to check something out today and who did I see as one of his featured reviews? (arrow added by me): https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWoycPKIQAA8ipo.jpg:large (don't mean to toot my own horn, I was very surprised and humbled to see that!)
That's awesome, DrBeatle!
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5th-beatle:
DrBeatle:
I went to Mark Lewisohn's website to check something out today and who did I see as one of his featured reviews? (arrow added by me): https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWoycPKIQAA8ipo.jpg:large (don't mean to toot my own horn, I was very surprised and humbled to see that!)
Congratulations!
Ditto!
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I know you were honored and thrilled, Dr. Beatle
Paul McCartney said he doesn't plan to read Lewisohn's book (he was asked). Nor does he want to see the Freda Beatles secretary documentary.
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I wonder if he really won't read it, or is just saying that? Although he obviously lived it and knows what happened, it's not like he needs the info contained in it
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I wouldn't be able to resist reading it, if I were Paul! But I can understand his stated stance (did he really mean that, though). He might get absolutely infuriated by some parts, and there's little he can do to rectify misinformation...he could come out in the press and refute the offending portions, say it's really not true...but he knows some wouldn't believe him... He was asked if he's going to read "In Tune" (is that the name of Lewisohn's new book?) and he replied, "No." Paul needs to realize the true tale of the Beatles has even been called "the greatest music story ever told," it's the epitome of the rags to riches show biz journey and is really fascinating--especially to those living through them vicariously, experiencing the glory that way
who wish they'd been that talented themselves.
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Mark does mention in the book that while he didn't interview Paul and Ringo specifically for this book, he's interviewed them in the past, and also they are aware of his book and have given permission to several personal associates of theirs to talk to Mark. So they have a passing involvement in it, at least.
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well sir Paul wont have to read this book because WE WILL HA HA HA HA HAAAAAAAAAAA >>evil laugh>>
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SusyLuvsPaul:
I know you were honored and thrilled, Dr. Beatle
Paul McCartney said he doesn't plan to read Lewisohn's book (he was asked). Nor does he want to see the Freda Beatles secretary documentary.
Where/when did he say that? I just listened to a radio interview where he said he hadn't seen the Freda doc but would like to.
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I read that in a print interview, the link was provided somewhere in these forums. Will provide when I come across it again.
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SusyLuvsPaul:
I read that in a print interview, the link was provided somewhere in these forums. Will provide when I come across it again.
Unless they're involved in some project that requires them to view or read content, I don't think either Paul or Ringo sit around watching themselves in old movies or reading about themselves in books. I know Ringo has said as much. Paul even told the director of Nowhere Boy that her storyline was not the way it really was, she ignored him and made a fictional account anyway. Why would you want to be involved with people like that when they're going to make stuff up and not even listen to you?
At least I know that with Lewisohn's clinical approach and extensive research, his book will be factual.
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I've read Paul has a gigantic collection of Beatles memorabilia, though, really massive--so seems like he'd read some of it sometimes (?), go through some of it, why's he got all that? If not to see himself, read about himself during those glory years? Is it all for his heirs in the future?
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Nancy R:
SusyLuvsPaul:
I know you were honored and thrilled, Dr. Beatle
Paul McCartney said he doesn't plan to read Lewisohn's book (he was asked). Nor does he want to see the Freda Beatles secretary documentary.
Where/when did he say that? I just listened to a radio interview where he said he hadn't seen the Freda doc but would like to.
He even let the Freda people use 2 Beatle songs. Hardly anyone gets that permission.
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I guess he would say that "they weren't where it was at."
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Nancy R:
SusyLuvsPaul:
I know you were honored and thrilled, Dr. Beatle
Paul McCartney said he doesn't plan to read Lewisohn's book (he was asked). Nor does he want to see the Freda Beatles secretary documentary.
Where/when did he say that? I just listened to a radio interview where he said he hadn't seen the Freda doc but would like to.
He said it on Fridays interview with Geoff Lloyd on absolute radio that he wouldn't read the book. Here's the link to the podcast: http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/podcasts/Geoff-Lloyd-s-Hometime-Show/2013-10-18/20131018192352/ Don't know if it works outside the UK
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beatlesfanrandy:
SusyLuvsPaul:
I read that in a print interview, the link was provided somewhere in these forums. Will provide when I come across it again.
Unless they're involved in some project that requires them to view or read content, I don't think either Paul or Ringo sit around watching themselves in old movies or reading about themselves in books. I know Ringo has said as much. Paul even told the director of Nowhere Boy that her storyline was not the way it really was, she ignored him and made a fictional account anyway. Why would you want to be involved with people like that when they're going to make stuff up and not even listen to you?
At least I know that with Lewisohn's clinical approach and extensive research, his book will be factual.
Paul just said in one of the recent interviews (there have been so many!) that he likes to watch old "newsreels" (as he called it) of The Beatles from the '60's.
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alexio91:
Nancy R:
SusyLuvsPaul:
I know you were honored and thrilled, Dr. Beatle
Paul McCartney said he doesn't plan to read Lewisohn's book (he was asked). Nor does he want to see the Freda Beatles secretary documentary.
Where/when did he say that? I just listened to a radio interview where he said he hadn't seen the Freda doc but would like to.
He said it on Fridays interview with Geoff Lloyd on absolute radio that he wouldn't read the book. Here's the link to the podcast: http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/podcasts/Geoff-Lloyd-s-Hometime-Show/2013-10-18/20131018192352/ Don't know if it works outside the UK
I was referring to the Freda doc. Not surprised he said he wouldn't read the book.
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alexio91:
He said it on Fridays interview with Geoff Lloyd on absolute radio that he wouldn't read the book. Here's the link to the podcast: http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/podcasts/Geoff-Lloyd-s-Hometime-Show/2013-10-18/20131018192352/
Thank you for the link. Excellent interview which was full of good natured humour. Re: Mark's book....although Paul did say 'no' he didn't get the opportunity to answer the question properly so I wouldn't be surprised if he did end up reading the book, especially if he was sent a copy.
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Kestrel:
alexio91:
He said it on Fridays interview with Geoff Lloyd on absolute radio that he wouldn't read the book. Here's the link to the podcast: http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/podcasts/Geoff-Lloyd-s-Hometime-Show/2013-10-18/20131018192352/
Thank you for the link. Excellent interview which was full of good natured humour. Re: Mark's book....although Paul did say 'no' he didn't get the opportunity to answer the question properly so I wouldn't be surprised if he did end up reading the book, especially if he was sent a copy.
Great interview, Geoff is funny and asked some quite good questions. Love Paul's response at the end. And yes I think Paul will end up reading the Lewisohn book at some point.