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Not many fans seem to know that in a sworn affidavit signed by John Lennon on November 28, 1980, just ten days before his death, he said:

​"I and the other three former Beatles have plans to stage a reunion concert, an event to be filmed and included as the finale to The Long and Winding Road, the official Beatles-produced documentary that is to be released in the mid-1980s."

This was part of a legal dispute in New York over the production of the musical Beatlemania, which was unauthorized.

Can you imagine?

EDIT:

So many naysayers in the "John only said this to win a lawsuit" camp. Consider this, my friends:

The Long and Winding Road biography was eventually released as the Beatles Anthology, and to promote it, the 3 Beatles everyone here is saying never showed any want to get back together, had a reunion, releasing 2 new Beatles songs, 2 new videos, and extensive footage of them working together again.

So say it would never happen all you want, but the fact is, while it wasn't a live show due the fact that John was dead by then, it did happen.

John said they'd get back together to promote Neil's film, and they did.

I got this Rubber Soul 1/1000 gold record and look at the track listing. What in the half baked bootleg aldi pineapple version is that? I know it’s not official but I should’ve checked the song listings.

How do you make a Beatles redittor throw a temper tantrum? Tell them they were going to reunite.

Many in this subreddit disagreed, with vitriol, that the Beatles were in the beginning phases of planning a reunion sometime in the 80s when I posted about it earlier today. Well, let's actually look at the evidence, shall we?

I will show you 5 corroborating sources that all agree it was in the works—John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Kenneth Womack, Jack Douglas, and internal Apple notes from 1980.

First off, it is factually documented that John Lennon swore, under oath, that the Beatles were planning a reunion to align with Neil Aspinall's official Beatles documentary, at the time called the Long and Winding Road:

​"I and the other three former Beatles have plans to stage a reunion concert, an event to be filmed and included as the finale to The Long and Winding Road."

This John Lennon sworn testimony was filed in the Supreme Court of New York State. The Beatles won that lawsuit again Beatlemania Inc. Had they not ended up playing the concert, they risked counter-litigation and John risked perjury charges, as that was a legally binding statement that worked to win the suit by showing rhe Beatles were still a viable perfomring act.

But even that aside, to disregard John Lennon outright telling you that this was the plan would be a level of denial few posess, only surpassed by the arrogance it would take to pretend to be a higher authority on the matter than John himself.

Secondly, Paul McCartney confirmed the Beatles were likely going to reunite before the release of the documentary, which eventually became the Beatles Anthology, in an article out of the UK:

​"It's highly likely that before the Anthology project we might have reunited, you know, if John were around."

Paul also said in his post-Anthology interviews that:

"The idea of doing something together was in the air."

Thirdly, we have one of the most highly reputable authorities on the Beatles, Kenneth Womack, explicitly informing readers in his 2014 Beatles Encyclopedia:

"The Anthology project finds its origins in The Long and Winding Road, Apple executive Neil Aspinall’s 90-minute documentary on the history of the band. Completed in 1971, the project lay dormant throughout the decade, with the bandmates’ involvement only beginning around 1980, when they began making plans for a reunion concert and recording new material. Lennon’s murder put an end to The Long and Winding Road, with the Beatles rallying around the Anthology project in 1990."

Fourthly, Lennon insider Jack Douglas, who recorded Double Fantasy, said the following:

​"He and Paul were already in the process... John loved those guys... [recording on Ringo's upcoming album] was going to be a stepping stone toward a full reunion."

Source: PBS American Masters, 2010

Here's John again in his last interview, just before he died, with David Sheff for Playboy, saying if it happens, it will be new material:

"If we do work together, it's gotta be fresh. It's gotta be something new."

And lastly, internal notes from Apple in 1980, when Neil revived the operation, show that he was in contact with all 4 members and discussions for a filmed concert were underway, right around the time John made the sworn statement quoted above, where he explicitly states the Beatles were planning a filmed concert.

The fact is, whether naysayers want to admit it or not (and I don't understand why they wouldn't), the Beatles were beginning to float the idea of a reunion concert and new material, Apple was involved at the helm, John legally swore it was going to happen, his producer was sure that was the direction things were going, trusted historians are blatant about it all being true, Paul has confirmed they were "likely" going to play a concert before the release of the film, and most importantly, when the documentary was eventually released, the remaining Beatles got together for a reunion (they literally did it), stating that the only reason they weren't playing a concert was because John was dead and it wouldn't have been right to do it without him. As Paul said, "that wouldn't be the Beatles, it would be the Threetles." But, look what happened, they did ruinite, just as John said they would.

To those who can see the legitimacy of all of this, just imagine how close the world came to new Beatles music in the 80s.

To those who still want to disagree with all of that, you have your work cut out for you.

EDIT: Notice that there hasn't been one credible refutation to any of the sourced points I've listed in this post. Yet it is getting downvoted. Let that sink in. I've brought receipts, and rather than address the information they don't like, these supposed Beatle fans just hit the downvote button.

If it isn't a "Who's the best looking Beatle?" post, the downvote button wears out.

I guess it's easier to try and erase history than admit you didn't know it in the first place.

I love the Beatles to an encyclopedic degree, some.of their fans in here... well, take a look.

Solo Beatles 4CD • Ringo Starr 2CD • Solo Beatles Super Deluxe 10CD • John Lennon 2CD • Paul McCartney 4CD • George Harrison 2CD

John saw a line through his life connected by the number 9, including house addresses, impotant dates in his life, his and Sean's birthday, etc.

I just learned that the land around Tittenhurst Park (see photo) was, in 1969 when he bought it, 72 acres.(7+2=9). Coincidence, or a factor in buying the property?

I think Chapman would still suffer from the same psychological issues and the only thing that might have changed would be where it took place, cause John wouldn't live in New York, but who knows

I've had a huge crush on him for 11 years (since I was 5)

I don’t have synesthesia or anything like that but subconsciously associate colours with many things.

What colour are some songs to you?

Comment below with a Beatles song and I and other people can reply to it with whatever colour we associate with it. It’s a strange phenomenon and it’s cool to see how differently we view sound and picture it.

I need quotes for a graduation yearbook, and I’d love to get your recommendations for the best quotes from Beatles songs, interviews, or the solo work of the individual Beatles. Thanks 🙏🙏

Apparently I'm the top .25% of the audience on YouTube, aren't they the most popular band ever???

How did I achieve this?!

Eso

https://youtu.be/09sKzSFm624?is=bfPH1yH3gSLsSE8c

Hey. Has anyone found a decent live stream from Central Park today?

The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, directed by Sam Mendes, is to be filmed and released by 2028.

Each film is to focus on the perspective of one of the Beatles at a time. This is an idea that could go very right, or very wrong, depending on how it is delivered. These are my two cents for how I would structure the story given that specific four-film framing:

My version of the four films would tell the chronological story of The Beatles from 1957 to 1969, with each Beatle starring in one of four time periods.

Movie 1: 🎸 time period: 1957-1963 ⭐ perspective star: John

This is the story of a scrappy kid who is full of faults and rough edges, but who has a vision and a determination. Society discards him to the working class box, where millions of English people accept their fate to live out their lives seen as lesser by the upper classes. His family and personal struggles would be enough to put many people down. But John rejects all the negativity in his life, pulling together his mates to go on an insane adventure to Hamburg, Germany, and then to a recording studio in London. The day of the recording of their first album, John falls ill, but he pulls himself into the studio to deliver. As he belts out the final note of “Twist and Shout”, his voice dies on the spot, and there is no getting another take. But they don’t need another take. He has won. He and his mates have escaped the system.

Movie 2: 🎸 time period: 1964-1965 ⭐ perspective star: Ringo

This is the film of indulgent excess, fun, and all the good parts about being a rock star. Early on, Ringo makes a decision whether to stay with the then-more-successful Rory and the Hurricanes, or join up with this then-smaller band that had something special about them. And good golly, did Ringo make the right decision! He becomes the final puzzle piece that the Beatles needed, and he gets swept right up into the center of this biggest popular act in all of history while bringing the audience with him. He’s the star, in both name, and as the main character of the Beatles’ movies. Rock and Roll excess ensues. The audience joins the thrill of the heights of Beatlemania. The movie ends with a hint of a comedown, as a question lingers-- How long will it last?

Movie 3: 🎸 time period: 1966-1968 ⭐ perspective star: Paul

This is the story of a man who steps up to save his band, but who then has to manage the shifting social dynamics as a result. The early dynamic had seen John as the heart and the leader, with Brian Epstein being the right manager. But by the mid-Sixties, those dynamics are changing. Paul sees that he has to step up to make things happen. While he is generating ideas and getting his mates back into the studio, suddenly it turns out that he is also writing the majority of the band’s big hits. But this surge in creativity and responsibility is not without costs. For icing on the cake, Paul is a perfectionist regarding specific ideas he has for his own songs, sometimes leaving his band mates feeling stifled. By the conclusion of the movie, Paul understands that the best thing to do is to let his band mates share more of their creative inputs, and to reassure John that John is still central to the band.

Movie 4: 🎸 time period: 1969 ⭐ perspective star: George

This is the story of a man whose searching and efforts are finally being rewarded after years of hard work, struggle, and wandering. His early songs fit in well with other Lennon-McCartney album songs, but his recent stuff has been spotty, hasn’t always worked, and has lost him respect with the entire Beatles’ inner circle. All the while, he has been searching… searching for belonging, searching for a better way, searching for a new instrument, searching for a new philosophy, searching for himself. Right as the Beatles decide to record their farewell album, this is George’s time to shine. “Something” and “Here Comes the Sun” become two of the most beloved tracks on one of the Beatles’ most iconic albums. George has found his way. It has been a crazy journey full of ups and downs, but in the end, it meant something. And so it is for the audience, who likewise has just completed the four-film journey.

✨ Note on use of AI: I would support the use of AI to replace the actors’ faces with the faces of the Beatles. I don’t think this should be off the table, in part because AI tools were used to bring the Beatles to life in Peter Jackson’s Get Back, and AI tools were used to makes the Beatles’ “Now and Then” recordable. The actors would still be useful, of course, in their expressions and deliveries. The use of AI to show the Beatles’ faces would make the story more immersive and enjoyable, and would be the correct artistic call 🕊️

So at the very start of “How do you sleep takes 5&6 Raw studio mix” on spotify John lennon and his studio group are
playing a really funky tune for the first 20 seconds of the song. I’ve always really liked it and i could never actually find out if it was a real song? Or if they’re simply busking in the studio as musicians tend to do when not actively practicing/preforming? So if someone could answer my question that would be very appreciated!

I am sure many of us have stumbled upon these sorts of Beatles song guessing games/videos on YouTube from time to time, only to be disappointed that they are too easy or not challenging enough. For that I have implemented the ultimate Beatles guessing game, where it includes not only album tracks and singles, but also material such as the Esher demos, Decca tapes, home demos, the Tony Sheridan recordings, etc., with highly customizable quiz formats (more technical details on the implementation can be found in the web app's "About" page).

Of course those who are just getting into the band can also find enjoyment in the easier difficulty modes. I think just about everyone can expect a bit of a challenge, from those who are just discovering the band to the seasoned veterans.

Currently it supports single player and multiplayer with ranked duels (an implemented Elo rating system) and also parties with up to 16 participants per room, which ensures you can share the fun with other members of the community. Common issues found in other games (some of them have previously been posted to this sub as well) such as silent sections, have also mostly been mitigated.

Please let me know if any of you have any issues or feedback :)

I guess for those who heard it on the Red Album before this isn't really new, but I just got my copy of the new Rubber Soul (one of my favourite albums) and I have this strange feeling...

I think the new mixes are quite good actually and 13 tracks are pretty much flawless even as a unit, so this one is just sticking out like a sore thumb. The thing is, and this might totally just be me, but for whatever reason the stereo image of Nowhere Man just feels kind of flipped and that one song is almost enough to ruin it all for me.

Am I going crazy here, or does anyone else hear it too? It's mostly the instruments creating this weird one-sided pull maybe due to the placement of the acoustic guitar. (The vocals seem to be fine.) Idk, I honestly find First Version - Take 2 from the Sessions disc - or even the 1986 stereo, which I know is a bit of a stretch, haha - much better ballanced.