News - The Beatles

Kisses On The Bottom: Paul's Tribute to Personal Favourites & Two New Self Penned Compositions Out February 6th / 7th
'Kisses On The Bottom' is a collection of standards Paul grew up listening to in his childhood as well as the two new McCartney compositions 'My Valentine' and 'Only Our Hearts'.
Pre-order your copy at store.paulmccartney.com/kissesonthebottom
You can also pre-order the album as a Digital Download at iTunes.com/paulmccartney
With the help of Grammy Award-winning producer Tommy LiPuma and Diana Krall and her band—as well as guest appearances from Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder, McCartney's new album is a deeply personal journey through classic American compositions that, in some cases, a young Paul first heard his father perform on piano at home. The full tracklisting reveals that Paul has been both reverent and adventurous in his song choices.
All orders receive an instant download of 'My Valentine'
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The Guitar Collection: George Harrison iPad App To Be Released February 23
BANDWDTH Publishing, in conjunction with the George Harrison Estate, announces the release of a special iPad app celebrating the guitarist and his historical guitar collection. The Guitar Collection: George Harrison iPad app will be released through iTunes on February 23, two days before George’s birthdate.
The app brings George Harrison’s private guitar collection to life through photographs, detailed descriptions, audio, and video footage.
For the first time, with the help of unique 360° imaging by photographer Steven Sebring, fans can see the scratches, dings, and worn threads on the guitars as if they were themselves holding the instruments.
Fans will be able to examine Harrison’s private guitar collection, through personal audio recordings from Harrison himself as he introduces many of the guitars and plays sections of songs.
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The app will sell for $9.99 at the Apple App Store.
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Yellow Submarine Book Sets Sail!
An exclusive Beatles 'Yellow Submarine' book that lets readers tap their iPad, iPhone and iPod touch to immerse themselves in the legendary film's colourful sights and sounds is available for free download on Apple's iBookstore worldwide.
'Yellow Submarine' takes the reader on a kaleidoscopic, music-filled journey with The Beatles to an underwater dreamland.
Featuring animated illustrations and text from the 2004 book, 14 full-colour video clips from the original 1968 film, audio clips of classic Beatles hits and Sir George Martin's original score, original dialogue from the film, "read aloud" functionality to follow along as actor Dean Lennox Kelly narrates, the book includes interactive features that let you tap the story's wild array of butterflies, starfish and sea monsters to make them come alive…
Download your free copy at itunes.com/thebeatles
HIP-O Records / UMe Proudly Announce The Release of Ringo 2012
Ringo Starr’s 17th solo studio record, and his second on Hip-O/Ume will be released on January 31, 2012 in the United States (Internationally, January 30, 2012.)

"Ringo 2012", produced by Ringo, was recorded in LA and mixed in England by Ringo and Bruce Sugar.
For the full story visit http://www.ringostarr.com
You can pre-order the CD here: The Official Ringo Starr Store
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The Beatles 1 available at special price until 20th September
1, the complete collection of number one hits by The Beatles, is available from iTunes at a special price of $9.99 only until 20th September. The album comes with iTunes LP.
On iTunes you can also Gift the album by clicking on the arrow next to the BUY button and selecting "Gift This Album".
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The album is also available as a CD with the remastered audio recordings in a new digipak case. Only at the official Beatles store you can order your CD in a special edition bundle, with an exclusive custom design T-shirt.
We have also produced a limited edition, numbered lithograph print featuring the covers of the Beatles singles. There are only 250 of these high quality prints and are exclusive to order from the US and European official stores.
Order from thebeatles.com/store
Paul announces "Ocean's Kingdom"
"Hey, by the way, have you seen the Ocean's Kingdom digital readout music clip? If you have, were you able to follow the notes as the music played and, if so, did ya dig it? Let me hear from you. Cheers, Paul".
Marking his first foray into the word of dance, Paul has announced the general release of ‘Ocean’s Kingdom’, commissioned by the New York City Ballet. The recording will be released by Decca Records on October 3rd (UK) and Hear Music/Telarc on October 4th (US) and is conducted by John Wilson, produced by John Fraser and performed by The London Classical Orchestra.
‘Ocean’s Kingdom’ is the first time Paul has written an original orchestral score or any kind of music for dance and is the result of a collaboration between Paul and New York City Ballet’s Master in Chief Peter Martins, who have worked together to present the world premiere of a new ballet for the company’s 2011/2012 season this September.
You can pre-order "Ocean's Kingdom" HERE: paulmccartney.com/oceanskingdom Full the full story visit paulmccartney.com
The Beatles 1, now on iTunes.
1, the complete collection of number one hits by The Beatles, is now available for pre-order from iTunes.
The 27-song album is digitally remastered and is now available for a special price of $9.99 for a limited period only. Order your copy from iTunes HERE: itunes.com/thebeatles
The album is also available as a CD with the remastered audio recordings in a new digipak case. Only at the official Beatles store you can order your CD in a special edition bundle, with an exclusive custom design T-shirt.
We have also produced a limited edition, numbered lithograph print featuring the covers of the Beatles singles. There are only 250 of these high quality prints and are exclusive to order from each of the US, European and Japanese official stores.
Order from thebeatles.com/store
George Harrison: Living In The Material World Official Trailer Is Released
Coming this October, Martin Scorsese traces the life of George Harrison in an intensely personal film, weaving together previously unseen archival materials, home movies, and interviews with Eric Clapton, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, George Martin, Paul McCartney, Yoko Ono, Tom Petty, Phil Spector, Ringo Starr, Jackie Stewart and others.
In the US, "George Harrison: Living In The Material World" debuts in two parts on October 5 and October 6, 2011, exclusively on HBO. In the UK, the film is released as DVD, Blu-Ray and Deluxe packages on 10 October, 2011 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment UK.
The UK Deluxe Edition includes 2 DVDs, a Blu-ray, a 96-page booklet and a CD of never-before-released George Harrison tracks. Pre-order your copy on Amazon.co.uk, or check your local retailer.
Coinciding with the film, Abrams Books will publish Olivia Harrison's George Harrison: Living In The Material World, a personal archive of photographs, letters, diaries and memorabilia from George's life - available worldwide beginning late October.
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The Beatles Make Music Matter And show their support for Music Matters campaign
The Beatles today have joined grassroots campaign Music Matters. Alongside artists such as Elbow, Bernard Butler Paloma Faith, Kate Bush and many more, The Beatles are showing their support to a campaign that seeks to engage music fans directly, highlighting the value of music and raising awareness of legitimate online music services.
Find out more at the Music Matters Facebook page: facebook.com/whymusicmatters
George Harrison's Concert For Bangladesh album makes digital debut today exclusively on iTunes
All after-tax proceeds from sales of The Concert for Bangladesh album on iTunes will directly benefit the George Harrison Fund for UNICEF. 72 hour online streaming event for the Concert For Bangladesh feature film launches Saturday, July 30 on iTunes.com/thebeatles, GeorgeHarrison.com and TheConcertForBangladesh.com.
U.S. Fund for UNICEF announces special "Month of Giving" campaign for the George Harrison Fund For UNICEF, providing emergency relief for children affected by drought and famine in Horn of Africa.
For the full story visit TheConcertForBangladesh.com