McCartney Times

January 30, 2021 It was 52 years ago today, that The Beatles performed live, publicly for the last time. It was to be the finale of the film they were working on. We never saw it until 16 months later, when the Let It Be movie was released in May, 1970. (I enjoyed it so much, I sat through it twice the week it opened!!). Because of the pandemic, the planned August, 2020 theatrical release of the new Get Back film, was pushed back to August, 2021. If the footage that director Peter Jackson and Apple put out around the holidays, then the delay will be well worth the wait. I would love it to be a 4 hour film, but that is not likely. Perhaps there will be a lot of bonus footage if and when it is released to home video, hopefully in the fall. That would be something!! Peace and Love, Mark 6412 – THE BEATLES GET BACK BOOK – by THE BEATLES This is the official Book to be published the week of the film’s release on August 31, 2021. The 240 page hardcover book tells this story, in The Beatles own words, transcribed from over 120 recorded hours of the studio sessions. RESERVE NOW $69.00 Includes shipping charges.  CLICK HERE to see over 40 Let It Be items available in our webstore! TWO NEW BOOKS FROM RINGO & FROM MIKE McCARTNEY  RINGO STARR: PAINTING IS MY MADNESS TOO! BRAND NEW – 100% of Ringo’s proceeds from his new book benefit The Lotus Foundation. A comprehensive collection of Ringo’s art, inspiration, photos, and musings. Book project headed by Neal Glaser. Hard Cover. 2405 – SIGNED BY RINGO –PAINTING IS MY MADNESS TOO! – $725.00 – We were able to obtain a few more copies of Ringo’s newest book, personally signed by Ringo, When we first offered these in December, they all sold out in minutes. Price includes U.S. Shipping/Handling. 6431 – RINGO STARR: PAINTING IS MY MADNESS TOO! – $110.00. Hard Cover. This is the identical book, but is not signed. Price includes U.S. Shipping/Handling 6430 – SIGNED: MIKE McCARTNEY’S EARLY LIVERPOOL BRAND NEW $430.00 – Price includes Shipping directly from the U.K.   From Genesis Publications- Mike McCartney’s Early Liverpool is limited to 2,000 copies worldwide. Collector Copies are numbered 351 to 2,000, signed by Mike McCartney and include a stamped 8″ x 10″ print. Quarter bound in black cloth, the Collector cover features an original stencil by McCartney, created for a poster advertising an early Beatles gig at the Casbah, rendered in gold foil blocking. The Collector copies also include a double-sided 8″ x 10″ print. The print is numbered, stamped, and is suitable for framing. Comes in a cloth bound slipcase. From Mike. “I find lost photos and drawings all the time. This will be my definitive statement of a magic era.” RESERVE NOW! You won’t be invoiced until it is ready to be published. Shipping April/May, 2021 2406: SIGNED: DELUXE EDITION – MIKE McCARTNEY’S EARLY LIVERPOOL PHOTO BOOK Due Spring, 2021 BRAND NEW  $850.00 – Price includes Shipping directly from the U.K. Numbered and signed from #1-350. From Genesis Publications- Mike McCartney’s Early Liverpool brings together all of his finest work including a wealth of previously unseen photographs and treasured drawings. McCartney takes us from his very first photograph, taken with the family Kodak Brownie box camera, to experimenting with his Rollei Magic camera and finding a love in surrealism, through to capturing the Merseybeat scene in Liverpool. The venues that were at the heart of the city are all featured, including the Casbah Club, the Jacaranda Club, Hope Hall, the Tower Ballroom and the legendary Cavern Club. Fully bound in cloth with an original inset stencil, the Deluxe copies include three signed and numbered 8″x10″ prints, suitable for framing. The Deluxe copies are housed in a cloth-bound solander case with original artwork by Mike McCartney in gold foil blocking.  McCARTNEY III RELEASES PAUL McCARTNEY NEW #1 RECORDING McCARTNEY III  RECORDED DURING ROCKDOWN! FOUR DIFFERENT WAYS TO PURCHASE THEM! 1. McCARTNEY III CD – $14.00 2. 12″ VINYL – $29.00 (o/s till late Feb) 3. CASSETTE – $16.00  4. MUSIC BOOK – $19.00 (The CD/Music Book package is no longer available) Six design options exist of this Nylon Strung Soprano Ukulele. Totally unique, with iconic graphics from 1965 to 1969, the Beatles Ukes make an ideal beginner’s instrument, or are perfect for avid fans, players and collectors. Featuring a wooden body for excellent sound projection and tone, smooth adjustable machine heads for accurate tuning and strap button, this bright and colorful ukulele puts the extra FAB fun into learning to play the uke. Packaged in a full color display box, we have a feeling these will be one of the hottest Beatles gifts to make 2020 all the more joyful! BEATLES UKULELES – 6 DESIGNS – ONLY $69.50 Each (+ $9.00 Shipping). Suitable for Adults and Children 7+. 2541 – HELP  2542 – RUBBER SOUL 2543 – SGT. PEPPER/ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE 2744 – ABBEY ROAD 2545 – YELLOW SUBMARINE 2546 – YELLOW SUBMARINE/MONTAGE And what does Ukulele playing Beatles lover cherish? The book of chords, notes and lyrics! We’ve got two options to pair with your Ukes of choice. 2530 – THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF BEATLES SONGS FOR UKULELE – $19.00 – Complete lyrics and chords to 195 Beatles Songs in one small book. 2531 – THE BEATLES STRUM & SING UKULELE SONG BOOK – $16.00 – 40 Beatles Songs. Lyrics, chord symbols and ukulele chord diagrams for 40 classic songs from the lads from Liverpool. The book best for learning the Ukulele. TWO MORE BRAND NEW BOOKS 6429 – SIGNED: THE COUNTRY OF LIVERPOOL, Nashville of the North by DAVID BEDFORD – Hard Cover $85.00 includes shipping directly from Liverpool, England to you. EXCLUSIVE OFFER: David will sign every copy we sell and we are the only place in the U.S. you can get this unique and amazing new book. AVAILABLE NOW! Renowned Beatles historian and author David Bedford – a Liverpool native and lifelong resident of the city (and regular FEST participant) – has just released his new book. 6428 – SIGNED: IT’S ALL IN THE MIND: INSIDE THE YELLOW SUBMARINE, VOLUME 2 by DR. BOB HIERONIMUS, Ph.D. & LAURA CORTNER BRAND NEW – $32.50 EXCLUSIVE TO THE FEST. 1/30/21 UPDATE: The signed books are now on their way to us. We will ship them out as soon as they arrive! 18 years in the making!! Imagine yourself a young artist and Beatles fan living in Swinging London in the spring of 1967. One day, you’re invited to listen to Sgt. Pepper before it was released, followed by a job offer that actually pays you to draw and paint your musical heroes in a full-length animation film. Next thing you know it, you’re under a table with John Lennon, getting drunk on red wine and writing silly poems to each other. 3 NEW STYLES OF BEATLES BATHROBES BATHROBES UPDATE: All Three styles of Bathrobes are now in stock. They come in two sizes – Medium/Large and Large/XLarge Embroidered designs, super soft fleece with piping and belts. UK Import $59.00 Each 5993 – BEATLES LOGO 5994 – BEATLES APPLE LOGO 5995 – YELLOW SUBMARINE BEATLES 2021 CALENDARS During our year end inventory, we found a Very Limited Supply of this 2021 Calendar. Only while Supplies Last! We will remove it from our webstore when it sells out! 3344 – YELLOW SUBMARINE 2021 DELUXE 12″ x 12″ WALL CALENDAR – Comes in a Plastic slip case and a bonus second mini 5″ x 5″ Calendar $19.00 BEATLES BOOKS SIGNED BY THEIR AUTHORS! This is one our most popular categories in our webstore. We have 80 books (and some CDs) currently signed by authors.  Authors include Peter Asher, Jenny Boyd, Ken Mansfield, Bob Gruen, Bruce Spizer, Jude S. Kessler, Ken Womack, Brian Southall, David Bedford, Brian Hamill, & many more! NEW BEATLES, PAUL & RINGO JEWELRY! THESE MAKE FOR VERY SPECIAL VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS! BLACK LAVA BRACELET IN MEN’S & WOMEN’S SIZES,  + 4 STERLING SILVER PIECES FROM PENNYROYAL Click on any image for all details! PREMIUM QUALITY ENAMEL PINS/ MAGNET BELOW 2883 – YELLOW SUBMARINE ENAMEL PIN – $16.00 HOLD THE DATE – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH –  OUR VIRTUAL GEORGE HARRISON BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION! DETAILS COMING VERY SOON! HOLD THE DATE – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH – OUR VIRTUAL GEORGE HARRISON BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION! DETAILS COMING SOON!