Mus 354: The Beatles after the Beatles
Intro - correct answer ✔-we will examine the music of John, Paul, George,
and Ringo after of the Beatles 1970 break-up
-mike shellans is instructor
-emphasize the music of each ex-beatle as a solo artist and with various
bands
-events and people involved in each of their lives
-how they did on the charts
leading up to the end - correct answer ✔-retrospective of events leading up
to the end of the Beatles
- some thought that it was because by 1967 Lennon and McCartney rarely
wrote together here
-The white album (aka the Beatles) from 1968 signaled the independence
each member felt from the other--- showcased the individuality as songwriters
and performers with the others appearing as side men on the majority of the
song
- The 1969 film and album Let it Be (unreleased until the 1970s) truly showed
the band in disarray
-After manager Brian Epstein's death in 1967, the group lost its rudder and
the person each member could go to to talk about the others--Paul tried to
leave the group, John became more detached from Paul and the Beatles and
more interested in projects with Yoko ono, George wanted recognition from
under the Lennon McCarthy shadow,
-They did come together for Abby Road was their last great effort and their
January of 1969 Apple rooftop performances their final live goodbye
-John and Paul tension... Paul initiated legal actions to dissolve the group
, April 1970 - correct answer ✔-Ringo overdubs drums in (a long and winding
road, across the universe, i me mine) (with Phill Spector) Abbey Road Studio.
He is the last Beatle to play at a Beatles recording session
-Paul says in interview "we're all talking about peace and love but really,
we're not feeling peaceful at all"
- Headline on front page of Daily Mirror, "Paul is quitting the Beatles."
- Paul publicly announces break-up of band... "I do not foresee a time when
the Lennon & McCartney partnership will be active again in songwriting"
-Apple press officer Derek Taylor "At the moment they seem to cramp each
other styles."
-Paul oppose the appointment of Klein and wanted to make his father-in-law
John Eastman the bands manager. Alan Klein was chosen because he was
known as being a ruthless businessman Who worked for his bands,
Negotiated successful back royalties--The appointment of Klein will begin
Paul's lawsuits against the band
-"Let it Be" single reaches #1 in America
-"McCartney" released in UK----- Paul recorded most of this album at his
home studio in London finishing it off at professional studios, Featured songs
he composed with the Beatles and new material (Teddy boy, man I was
lonely, and I'm amazed)----- John says in reaction to Paul's album "it's a
simple fact that he couldn't have it his own way. He used his sulk And God
knows what. It's always been the same only know it's bigger because were
bigger"
Maybe I'm Amazed - correct answer ✔Paul wrote this song for Linda (wife)
back in 1969 and did not release it officially as a single until 1976.
-Paul on vocals and three guitars, piano, bass and drums, and Linda joining
Paul on back up vocals and overdubs.
-Intro-solo piano and organ "pads"--sound sustain
- Ascending chromatic scale (piano riff rises from lower to higher pitches)
-Drums base and high held harmonies back up Paul's lead vocal
"maybe I'm Amazed" Paul McCartney Album: McCartney
Intro - correct answer ✔-we will examine the music of John, Paul, George,
and Ringo after of the Beatles 1970 break-up
-mike shellans is instructor
-emphasize the music of each ex-beatle as a solo artist and with various
bands
-events and people involved in each of their lives
-how they did on the charts
leading up to the end - correct answer ✔-retrospective of events leading up
to the end of the Beatles
- some thought that it was because by 1967 Lennon and McCartney rarely
wrote together here
-The white album (aka the Beatles) from 1968 signaled the independence
each member felt from the other--- showcased the individuality as songwriters
and performers with the others appearing as side men on the majority of the
song
- The 1969 film and album Let it Be (unreleased until the 1970s) truly showed
the band in disarray
-After manager Brian Epstein's death in 1967, the group lost its rudder and
the person each member could go to to talk about the others--Paul tried to
leave the group, John became more detached from Paul and the Beatles and
more interested in projects with Yoko ono, George wanted recognition from
under the Lennon McCarthy shadow,
-They did come together for Abby Road was their last great effort and their
January of 1969 Apple rooftop performances their final live goodbye
-John and Paul tension... Paul initiated legal actions to dissolve the group
, April 1970 - correct answer ✔-Ringo overdubs drums in (a long and winding
road, across the universe, i me mine) (with Phill Spector) Abbey Road Studio.
He is the last Beatle to play at a Beatles recording session
-Paul says in interview "we're all talking about peace and love but really,
we're not feeling peaceful at all"
- Headline on front page of Daily Mirror, "Paul is quitting the Beatles."
- Paul publicly announces break-up of band... "I do not foresee a time when
the Lennon & McCartney partnership will be active again in songwriting"
-Apple press officer Derek Taylor "At the moment they seem to cramp each
other styles."
-Paul oppose the appointment of Klein and wanted to make his father-in-law
John Eastman the bands manager. Alan Klein was chosen because he was
known as being a ruthless businessman Who worked for his bands,
Negotiated successful back royalties--The appointment of Klein will begin
Paul's lawsuits against the band
-"Let it Be" single reaches #1 in America
-"McCartney" released in UK----- Paul recorded most of this album at his
home studio in London finishing it off at professional studios, Featured songs
he composed with the Beatles and new material (Teddy boy, man I was
lonely, and I'm amazed)----- John says in reaction to Paul's album "it's a
simple fact that he couldn't have it his own way. He used his sulk And God
knows what. It's always been the same only know it's bigger because were
bigger"
Maybe I'm Amazed - correct answer ✔Paul wrote this song for Linda (wife)
back in 1969 and did not release it officially as a single until 1976.
-Paul on vocals and three guitars, piano, bass and drums, and Linda joining
Paul on back up vocals and overdubs.
-Intro-solo piano and organ "pads"--sound sustain
- Ascending chromatic scale (piano riff rises from lower to higher pitches)
-Drums base and high held harmonies back up Paul's lead vocal
"maybe I'm Amazed" Paul McCartney Album: McCartney
