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Beatles forums => The Beatles => Topic started by: Spiritinthesky on October 21, 2012, 02:04:53 PM
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New iPhone - iPad App out called iWitness reports which includes a feature on the making of The Beatles All You Need Is Love.
The App also includes interesting stories on The Eagles, Crosby Stills and Nash, Kate Bush, Elvis, Fleetwood Mac, Bill Haley, Top Of The Pops, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Cream and loads others.
See it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIT2EQ0NnlM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIT2EQ0NnlM)
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New iPhone - iPad App out called iWitness reports which includes a feature on the making of The Beatles All You Need Is Love.
The App also includes interesting stories on The Eagles, Crosby Stills and Nash, Kate Bush, Elvis, Fleetwood Mac, Bill Haley, Top Of The Pops, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Cream and loads others.
See it here: [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIT2EQ0NnlM[/url] ([url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIT2EQ0NnlM[/url])
Looks intersting - thanks for the heads-up!
How much does it cost?
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I see the song has been co-opted by Gap for one of their ads. I'm not a fan of this. Then again, perhaps some Millenials or Gen Z-ers will take the initiative and track down the original. :)
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I agree with your hope anytime I hear Beatles in commercials now, like the Kohls one is running right now for the holidays with the grandchild stepping up to ask his grandmother to dance in the living room while all my loving plays (cover)
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Oh, I haven't seen that one yet; I'll have to track it down.
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I was wrong, brain fart, it was from me to you, kohl's ad
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New iPhone - iPad App out called iWitness reports which includes a feature on the making of The Beatles All You Need Is Love.
The App also includes interesting stories on The Eagles, Crosby Stills and Nash, Kate Bush, Elvis, Fleetwood Mac, Bill Haley, Top Of The Pops, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Cream and loads others.
See it here: [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIT2EQ0NnlM#[/url] ([url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIT2EQ0NnlM#[/url])
Video unavailable ???
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I see the song has been co-opted by Gap for one of their ads. I'm not a fan of this. Then again, perhaps some Millenials or Gen Z-ers will take the initiative and track down the original. :)
For that same reason, I was happy to see Target's Hello Goodbuy commercial campaign...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t57hD1tzWrQ# (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t57hD1tzWrQ#)
2007
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4iJC5gdkeA&list=PLpQHiL3TghdJ3VCWmHX_7bJzfhyHbK8og&index=3# (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4iJC5gdkeA&list=PLpQHiL3TghdJ3VCWmHX_7bJzfhyHbK8og&index=3#)
2008
I remember these commercials generating a lot of talk on this forum amongst the young members at the time.
Air Canada used the song in their 1993 commercial campaign...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiJHFW7EuEY# (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiJHFW7EuEY#)
I love these commercials!
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I just hope the younger members of the general public—that is, ones who weren't brought up by Beatles fans—really do track the originals down and don't simply think "Oh, that's a nice tune."
Air Canada used the song in their 1993 commercial campaign...
Wasn't the Beatles catalog still mired in copyright issues in 1993, as well as in 2007 and 2008, or did Michael Jackson release permission, if he still owned the copyright by the latter dates? I have to admit, I've completely lost track of the whole who-owns-the-copyright thing.
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I was wrong, brain fart, it was from me to you, kohl's ad
This is such a sweet commercial. :) I hope this link works:
https://youtu.be/es40dnGuhYs (https://youtu.be/es40dnGuhYs)
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I just hope the younger members of the general public—that is, ones who weren't brought up by Beatles fans—really do track the originals down and don't simply think "Oh, that's a nice tune."
Wasn't the Beatles catalog still mired in copyright issues in 1993, as well as in 2007 and 2008, or did Michael Jackson release permission, if he still owned the copyright by the latter dates? I have to admit, I've completely lost track of the whole who-owns-the-copyright thing.
I think a lot of the songs released for ads was while Jackson held the copyrights. My understanding is Sony eventually got control of Jackson’s portion. And Paul has got some share back as well. Except Penny Lane. Apparently the Australian businessman, Robert Holmes a Court, who sold the catalogue to Jackson, gifted that to his daughter in 1985 which she still holds.
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Except Penny Lane. Apparently the Australian businessman, Robert Holmes a Court, who sold the catalogue to Jackson, gifted that to his daughter in 1985 which she still holds.
What a fantastic gift! Hm, that could almost be a thread: If you could hold the copyright to one Beatles song, which one would it be? ;)
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Hm, that could almost be a thread: If you could hold the copyright to one Beatles song, which one would it be? ;)
That can definitely be a thread! :)
Go ahead and start it, Kathy.
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I think I'll hold off for now, Barry. :)
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Well I’ll just say my obvious choice would be Here Comes the Sun. It’s not only a great song but it’s by far the most streamed Beatle song. So count them dollars roll in.
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Well I’ll just say my obvious choice would be Here Comes the Sun. It’s not only a great song but it’s by far the most streamed Beatle song. So count them dollars roll in.
so one song- does anyone know what royalties are like for that woman that has Penny Lane? Here Comes the Sun- how much a year would you bring in? Curious whether one song, even a gigantic Beatle song would translate to $$$.
My first instinct is to pick one of my current top3 songs, but as I think through it I also came up with maybe it is revolution 9 and find a way to prevent anyone from ever interacting with it again, but that wouldn't be pc given all the recent understanding and love for Yoko after Get Back.
Insanely interesting question, kind of a twist on the - you are allowed only one song (or album) on a deserted island question.
Back to the top3 favs I guess for me, it would either be Here Comes the Sun or Eleanor Rigby for me at the moment
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I was thinking of this more along sentimental lines. . .
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I was thinking of this more along sentimental lines. . .
I’d probably make the same choice. Win win for me.
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so one song- does anyone know what royalties are like for that woman that has Penny Lane? Here Comes the Sun- how much a year would you bring in? Curious whether one song, even a gigantic Beatle song would translate to $$$.
Streaming revenue for HCTS on Spotify alone to date would be around the $1.5 million mark.
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You know, I automatically assumed that Yesterday would be the highest grossing Beatles song, but HCTS has 707 million streams on Spotify, whereas Yesterday has a paltry ( ha2ha ) 357 million.
I got those numbers from the following article, which identifies the most-streamed song from each Beatles album. (Good old Far Out magazine. ;) ) There are some interesting tidbits in it, including that Her Majesty has the lowest streaming number, but I'm encouraged that it's being streamed at all. Which leads me to ponder the following question: Why has Apple (or whomever the decision maker would be) not required that Abbey Road (in particular) be downloaded only in its entirety? I read that Adele mandated this with her latest album. The medley for sure, in my opinion, should be listened to as a whole, and in its proper order. It seems to lose something when divided up among a playlist into discrete units, although they're all great songs, of course.
Anyway, time to get off the PC. Here's the link to the article:
https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-beatles-most-popular-streaming-songs/ (https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-beatles-most-popular-streaming-songs/)
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You know, I automatically assumed that Yesterday would be the highest grossing Beatles song, but HCTS has 707 million streams on Spotify, whereas Yesterday has a paltry ( ha2ha ) 357 million.
I got those numbers from the following article, which identifies the most-streamed song from each Beatles album. (Good old Far Out magazine. ;) ) There are some interesting tidbits in it, including that Her Majesty has the lowest streaming number, but I'm encouraged that it's being streamed at all. Which leads me to ponder the following question: Why has Apple (or whomever the decision maker would be) not required that Abbey Road (in particular) be downloaded only in its entirety? I read that Adele mandated this with her latest album. The medley for sure, in my opinion, should be listened to as a whole, and in its proper order. It seems to lose something when divided up among a playlist into discrete units, although they're all great songs, of course.
Anyway, time to get off the PC. Here's the link to the article:
[url]https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-beatles-most-popular-streaming-songs/[/url] ([url]https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-beatles-most-popular-streaming-songs/[/url])
I think HCTS is one a lot of the younger crowd get into. It has that acoustic vibe I suppose which is popular at the moment. Even my youngest said once you can’t not be happy listening to it.
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Even my youngest said once you can’t not be happy listening to it.
That's such a sweet way to put it. :)
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I think HCTS is one a lot of the younger crowd get into. It has that acoustic vibe I suppose which is popular at the moment.
Agreed; I noted Blackbird was the most-streamed song off the White Album. That was nice to read.
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What a fantastic gift! Hm, that could almost be a thread: If you could hold the copyright to one Beatles song, which one would it be? ;)
I've had a rethink. Putting aside questions of financial gain, I think I'd take No Reply. It's a very sentimental song. I remember hearing it from a very early age and even now when I listen to it it can still take me back just a little bit to being a pre-school lad hearing the Beatles.
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This is going to be on my mind as I wrap and decorate (and clean) today. In terms of sentiment, the most salient song for me would be "I'm Happy Just to Dance With You," but the emotions are bittersweet, so I'd have to think of another song that's tied to a happier memory.
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I've had a rethink. Putting aside questions of financial gain, I think I'd take No Reply. It's a very sentimental song. I remember hearing it from a very early age and even now when I listen to it it can still take me back just a little bit to being a pre-school lad hearing the Beatles.
I have many songs like that Moog. My older brother would buy every Beatle release on the day it was released and I would be very excited, as a 12 to 18 year old the radio would be full of Beatles music. Each hit bring back a memory and a feeling of being a young kid again. Its amazing that now in my late 60's Im still listening to that very same music and still loving it.
I remember sitting in my Mums kitchen eating something, the radio was on and the DJ said "here's a track from the new Beatles album" and Lovely Rita came on. I was sort of spellbound. I thought "what a fantastic song" I still do.
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I envy you both a bit. I did not grow up with any music, not even in the car on long drives (e.g., down South to the beach.) When I was visiting my dad in June he told me, "Oh, you got your love of music from me," and my gut reaction was "Excuse me?? I had no idea you liked music," and so on and so forth. Yet we sat there for awhile with our phones, saying "But have you heard this one?" And lo and behold, he does indeed know a lot of music, and we both shared many great songs from a variety of styles. Who knew? The fact that music was never played when I was growing up, though (except at Christmas and St. Patrick's Day), makes me question his true devotion. I don't think I could go a day without it.
And I'm still trying to think of a song I'd pick. . .
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Mine would be "I Should Have Known Better": Great, although now bittersweet, memories of hearing it many times at The Heidelberg in Columbia, MO. They had a jukebox full of totally lame songs (well, I thought they were lame) BUT it had the entire Hard Day's Night album.
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yay! i have "I should have known better" safely in my top 10 at #6!
when my buddies get me their lists it will likely drop out of top 10 status i am afraid
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I have many songs like that Moog. My older brother would buy every Beatle release on the day it was released and I would be very excited, as a 12 to 18 year old the radio would be full of Beatles music. Each hit bring back a memory and a feeling of being a young kid again. Its amazing that now in my late 60's Im still listening to that very same music and still loving it.
I remember sitting in my Mums kitchen eating something, the radio was on and the DJ said "here's a track from the new Beatles album" and Lovely Rita came on. I was sort of spellbound. I thought "what a fantastic song" I still do.
That was the advantage of older brothers. Although I was only 6 when the Beatles broke up, because of my older brothers I was very familiar with them and I can remember talking about them at school in kindergarten and first grade. Other people my age were the oldest in their families and didn’t get that exposure. For them music started in the mid 70s when they reached teenage years.
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Mine would be "I Should Have Known Better": Great, although now bittersweet, memories of hearing it many times at The Heidelberg in Columbia, MO. They had a jukebox full of totally lame songs (well, I thought they were lame) BUT it had the entire Hard Day's Night album.
I always remember that as a standout track in the movie. Probably because of the setting in the train carriage. It was such a fun scene.