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Sandy
Gardiner, an Ottawa, Ontario journalist, coined the phrase
"Beatlemania" to describe the frenzy created by the 1960s
British rock group. He came up with the term while covering
The Beatles during a trip to Liverpool in the Fab Four’s early
days.
More
than 2,500 cover versions of The Beatles' "Yesterday" exist,
making it the most recorded song in history. When originally
released, it was included on the Help! soundtrack, and it
was number one on the charts for four weeks in 1965.
The
Beatles' last concert took place August 29, 1966, before a crowd
of 25,000 people in the 45,000-seat capacity Candlestick Park
(now called 3Com Park). Although the group recorded together
until 1970, they did not play live in concert after 1966 because
of the frenzy and noise of the crowds. The last song they played
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Not
many people know that these were Paul McCartney's original lyrics
for his classic song Yesterday, or that
the choirmaster at Liverpool Cathedral told Paul McCartney his voice
wasn't good enough to join the choir!
'The
guitar is very well, John, but you'll never make a living at it!'
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John
Lennon's Aunt Mimi uttered these words, little guessing what fame
and riches her nephew's love of music would eventually bring him.
Despite this early discouragement, The Beatles went on to become
the world's biggest pop group who achieved 17 number one hits -
more than anyone else before or since.
Discover
everything you need to know about the fab four in Richard Brassey's
colourful and quirky biography, with affectionate caricature-style
illustrations and witty captions. Follow their path from humble
beginnings in wartime Liverpool to full on Beatlemania and life
beyond the band. There's plenty to delight avid fans and young Bealtles-novices
alike.
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| Raising
the roof... |
Richard
Brassey is a prolific author/illustrator whose distinctive style
and off-beat humour has created many memorable books for children,
including The Story of Scotland, The Story of Ireland,
Greyfriar's Bobby, How to Speak Chimpanzee, Nessie
The Loch Ness Monster and George and the Dragon.
The
Beatles is published on 20th March 2003, £3.99 paperback.
Also
available: Brilliant Brits: Henry VIII
Coming
Soon: Brilliant Brits: David Beckham, Shakespeare (August 2003)
All
pictures used © Richard Brassey 2003, courtesy of Orion Children's
Books
Mail
order enquiries: LBS 01903 828503
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