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Book Review: Shoulda Been There by Jude Southerland Kessler
This review has been a long time coming. It was bad enough that it took me over a year to read this book, as it’s well over 700 pages long…making it way out of my comfort zone. None-the-less I persevered … Continue reading
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EP Review: ‘Priming the Pride’ by Such As Us
Early last month, I got an interesting email in my inbox from Maureen Shames, Sid Bernstein’s former publicist (Sid Bernstein is the promoter that brought the Beatles to America). She emailed me a promotion package on a new band, Such … Continue reading
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CD Review – Beatlesque Three by Alan Bernhoft
Beatlesque Three is the third CD by musician/actor Alan Bernhoft. Alan also works part time as a John Lennon impersonator. Before breaking into my review of this most recent release, I’ll touch upon my opinions of Alan’s first two attempts … Continue reading
Movie Review: Lennon Naked
Several weeks ago I received and email from WGBH/PBS in Boston asking if I would take the time to mention their upcoming release of Lennon Naked on my website. They also asked if I would like a preview copy of … Continue reading
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Book Review – The Last Days of John Lennon
The Last Days of John Lennon – A Personal Memoir : by Frederic Seaman Okay, so I’m a bit behind on my reading (this book was published in 1991), but I’m not like a lot of Beatles freaks…I don’t feel … Continue reading
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Review: Let Him Be (movie)
I’m embarrassed to say that I got this movie over two months ago and am just now sitting down to write my review, but as John Lennon once said, “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other … Continue reading
Review: Larry Kane’s ‘Ticket to Ride’ Lecture
Last night, I attended the first of night of Larry Kane‘s “Ticket to Ride” lecture at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. Larry will be giving these presentations every Friday and Saturday throughout March 2010. Note: I’d say the theater was … Continue reading
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Review: STAX Does the Beatles
Let’s start out by saying I’m not a jazz or R&B fan. I found this CD a year ago while I working at a local music store and thought I’d give it a spin. This album is made up of … Continue reading
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Kidz Bop Sings The Beatles
I’m almost embarrassed to make this my first review, but this CD has been sitting on my to-do pile since I ordered it last month and with it snowing outside, I decided to pop it into my computer and give … Continue reading
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An Intro to Beatles-Freak’s reviews
Good Morning, Good Morning… I know what you’re all asking yourselves. ”Why? Why are you reviewing pseudo and faux Beatles?”. That’s a very good question…and believe you me, I’m still asking myself the same question, “Why am I doing this?!” … Continue reading
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