In keeping w/ Halloween...try this :

Trick = negative

Treat = positives

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Trick-USA Capital Records bastardizing the true intentional album song numbers and track listings to produce more "product."

Treat=The availability of the original Brittish imports in real time

Trick - Unavailability of Beatles "Carnival of Light" avant- garde attempt in the 60's

Treat - Macca to release it soon?


Trick- John and Paul's break-up spats

Treat - More solid proof they were on the mend and friendly, again.


Trick - The Beatles abrupt leaving to India when Brian Epstein died.

Treat - T.M. and the writing of The White Album - and more


Trick- The Beatles stop touring in 1966.

Treat- Freed from the grind of the road, the Lads make a series of great studio albums.


Trick- John & Paul each lose their mothers at an early age.

Treat- They find a commonality in this fact and form a deep bond.

  Trick- The Beatles are turned down by every major label in the UK.

Treat- Due to the indefatigable Brian Epstein's efforts, and some luck, the Lads are given a shot by the esteemed George Martin.


Trick- Due to his lack of a working guitar, Paul is lumbered with bass duties.

Treat- Paul throws himself into the instrument and revolutionizes the role of the bass guitar for evermore.


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Trick- The Beatles fire Pete Best, inciting riots that result in a black eye (figuratively) for the group, and (literally) for George Harrison.

Treat- The Lads tap their pal Ringo Starr to replace Pete, a tenfold improvement.


Trick- Floods devastate Bangladesh. (more a tragedy than a trick)

Treat- Following a plea from his mentor Ravi Shankar, George Harrison pulls together an all-star group of caring musicians, resulting the excellent "Concert For Bangladesh", a template for many great charity shows to come.

GOT MORE "Trick or Treats" ??