Tag Archives: The Beatles

Why famed producer George Martin is bigger than The Beatles

December 1, 2012 | Goldmine Staff | 0

Perhaps best known for his work with The Fab Four, legendary producer Sir George Martin made the most of his career — with a little help from his friends. But his impact on popular music stretches far beyond Abbey Road. ►

Before they were Beatles, they were Quarrymen

November 28, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

The Quarrymen including John Lennon 6 July 1957 Rod Davis photo

The Liverpool skiffle band where future Beatles John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison got their start is still making music. ►

The best Beatles cover songs you need to hear

November 14, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Since everyone loves a good list — and since they’re also excellent for provoking thoughtful discussions (and causing arguments) among music aficionados — here are 10 cool songs The Beatles made their own, as well as 10 artists who covered Beatles tunes to great effect. ►

Classical records clean up in online record auctions

September 19, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

When it comes to Market Watch, The Beatles tend to pop up more often than Beethoven. Yet, in this countdown, classical recordings nab four of the Top 10 spots.
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Beatles rarities on LPs, 45s dominate online record auctions

May 16, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

The Beatles may not have earned a spot on to Thomas Dolby’s list of 10 Albums that changed his life, but the Fab Four certainly left their mark on Market Watch. ►

Meet the first class of Goldmine’s Hall of Fame

May 2, 2012 | Phill | 6

We don’t have a museum or awards ceremony, but Goldmine does have a desire to honor deserving musicians and an alternative to the Rock Hall. ►

You Can’t Do That, or How I Managed to Narrow My Favorite Beatles Songs Down to a Top Ten

March 20, 2012 | John Borack | 36

As a card-carrying music geek, John Borack is well aware of the importance of lists — and folks love to read, debate, dissect and often ridicule these sorts of lists. So get ready to read, debate, dissect and ridicule another one as he proudly presents his personal list of the top 10 songs by the Beatles. ►

Jazz records grab the online auction spotlight

February 8, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

A trio of jazz records on Blue Note accounted for nearly 40 percent of the total dollars spent in this edition’s countdown. Is it time to start collecting jazz? ►

Autographed Beatles, Doors albums highlight RR Auction event

January 25, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

A Jim Morrison-signed “Morrison Hotel” album and promotional cover slick for “A Hard Day’s Night” signed by all four Beatles are among the highlights of RR Auction’s Marvels of Modern Music Auction. ►

Jazz music, 45s rule online auction countdown

January 13, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

If your New Year’s resolution was to branch into collecting picture sleeves, one of these lots offered a great way to get started without blowing your budget. ►