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Sir Paul McCartney has confirmed two very special British shows just before Christmas. The Beatles loved Christmas. The band hold the joint record for the most consecutive Christmas number ones, smashing three singles to the top spot at the peak of Beatlemania. Alongside this, the band released annual fan club singles which contained knockabout jingles and plenty of wacky humour. Since their split, the individual members have created their own individual festive soundtracks. Paul McCartney has released two golden Christmas hits, including the hugely popular 'Mull Of Kintyre'. Later releasing 'Simply Having A Wonderful Christmas Time' it seems that December 25th is a big day in the McCartney household. Nut roast, songs by the fire... With that in mind, Paul McCartney has arranged two very special festive shows. The Beatles legend is set to play some Christmas shows, with dates in London and Liverpool being announced for later this year. Taking place just hours before the big day, the shows are small by McCartney's stadium standards. The London show takes place in the HMV Apollo Hammersmith, while the Beatle has decided to use Liverpool's O2 Academy venue. Both are considerably smaller than his summer shows, which included dates in Scotland's Hampden Stadium. Set to have a wonderful Christmas time, Paul McCartney has promised two special shows containing classics, lesser heard material and of course a few festive favourites. Tickets are set to go on sale from 9am tomorrow (December 8th). Paul McCartney has confirmed the following shows: December 18 London HMV Apollo Hammersmith 20 Liverpool O2 Academy Source: http://www.clashmusic.com/news/paul-mccart...christmas-shows

Vigils and prayers will mark the 30th anniversary of John Lennon’s death this week. A candlelit vigil is due to take place on Wednesday at the new Peace and Harmony monument dedicated to the former Beatle, at Chavasse Park. And Beatles fans will also gather at the statue in Cavern Walks, with well-wishers also expected to leave flowers and tributes at the Lennon statue in Mathew Street. Meanwhile, the city’s two-month John Lennon tribute season will draw to a close on Thursday when the major Lennon Remembered – The Nine Faces of John concert takes place at the Echo Arena. Fans from all over the UK are expected to visit the city to mark the date in 1980 when Lennon was gunned down outside his New York home. The candlelit vigil will take place at the European Peace Monument, in Chavasse Park, from 8pm to 9.30pm on Wednesday. Crowds will be led in song by local singers and musicians. Jerry Goldman, managing director of The Beatles Story, who was behind the monument coming to Liverpool, said: “Although the European Peace Monument has only been on public display for just over a month it’s already taken on a global significance of its own. “People from all over the world are coming to the city to pay their respects and consider Lennon’s message of peace through his music. “The city is very excited that we finally have a focal point at which to remember Lennon and look forward to a vigil that will reach out to people the world over.” Cllr Wendy Simon, the city’s executive member for culture and tourism, added: “The Lennon season has been all about remembering one of the world’s greatest musicians and songwriters and the city’s most-loved sons. “His work is loved by millions and this will be a special, moving week for everyone who has been touched by his genius.” The Beatles Appreciation Society is holding an Imagine Give Peace a Chance All You Need Is Love event at Cavern Walks, at 10am, on Wednesday. A priest from Liverpool Parish Church will say prayers and fans will be invited to lay their own tributes. The Bluecoat’s Bed-In for peace, which started on October 9, draws to a close on Thursday with a Big Bed-In for everyone who has taken part in the two-month art initiative. And Lennon Remembered – The Nine Faces of John concert, at the ECHO Arena, will feature performances from the Quarrymen and from Mark McGann among others. All profits from the concert are being donated to the Alder Hey Imagine Appeal, Radio City’s Cash For Kids and the Mathew Street Festival. Source: http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverp...534-27773620/2/

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Actual chart positions week ending 27 Nov 2010 Singles: 40 R 1 The Beatles Hey Jude 46 R 1 The Beatles Let It Be 48 N 1 The Beatles Twist And Shout 64 N 1 The Beatles Here Comes The Sun 78 N 1 The Beatles In My Life 83 N 1 The Beatles Come Together 86 R 8 The Beatles Yesterday 90 N 1 The Beatles I Saw Her Standing There 94 N 1 The Beatles Eleanor Rigby 99 R 21 The Beatles Help!

Apple has settled a decades-long trademark dispute with the Beatles' company, Apple Corps, over who owns the rights to the name and logo, in a deal that could pave the way for band's songs to be available to download legally for the first time. Under the new agreement Steve Jobs, Apple's chief executive, will own all of the trademarks related to the name and license certain trademarks back to Apple Corps for continued use. The two parties agreed that the ongoing trademark lawsuit between the companies would end with each covering its own legal costs. Download service iTunes will continue using the Apple name and logo. Bookmaker William Hill has already moved to offer odds of 10/1 that the Beatles will have all the top 10 tracks in the official UK charts at the same time at some point this year, with the expectation that they will soon be available via iTunes and other music download services. The bookmaker also has "Hey Jude" as favourite, at 8/1, to be the first Beatles song to hit number one in the digital era. "We love the Beatles, and it has been painful being at odds with them over these trademarks," said Mr Jobs in a joint statement. "It feels great to resolve this in a positive manner, and in a way that should remove the potential of further disagreements in the future." Neil Aspinall, the manager of Apple Corps, added: "It is great to put this dispute behind us and move on. The years ahead are going to be very exciting times for us." "We wish Apple Inc every success and look forward to many years of peaceful co-operation with them." The official chart was overhauled earlier this year to allow legal digital downloads to count towards rankings, regardless of whether the song is available to buy as a CD or vinyl single. Rumours of a resolution to the Apple trademark row have been circulating since Mr Jobs unveiled the iPhone at the MacWorld Expo in San Francisco last month when a Beatles track was played, and cover art from one of the group's records seen, during the presentation. The dispute dates back to 1980 when the late George Harrison noticed an advertisement for Apple Computers in a magazine and argued there was a potential for trademark conflict with Apple Corps. Apple Computer, as the company was then called, and Apple Corps reached an initial deal in 1981. However, the companies clashed again in the late 80s, resulting in a new deal thrashed out in 1991 that kept Apple from entering the music business. The Beatles' Apple Corps filed a further trademark suit against Apple Inc in 2003 arguing that the iTunes music store and iPod MP3 player violated the 1991 deal. Last May a court in London ruled in favour of Apple Inc, with a judge ruling that iPod and iTunes did not breach the deal because they only conveyed music and did not create it. Apple Corps' appeal was scheduled to be held later this month. The new deal struck today replaces the 1991 agreement. Source: The Guardian

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Well it looks like the X factor is having a Beatles theme, no doubt they will all murder classic songs. Why can't Cowell leave well alone.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c170/brian91/BeatlesITunes.jpg Well this photo shows that it really has happened, it may have taken years, and some of us thought it would never happen. Looks like it will make a little impact on the I-tune charts for singles & albums, and may help them chart on the official charts over the next few weeks, both here and in the USA. Credit to Mikey, in the chart forum....... Thursday Update Top 75 Only Beatles chart invasion continues 10:57 | Thursday November 18, 2010 Source: MW A total of 29 Beatles songs appear in the OCC top 200 midweek sales flashes today, led by Hey Jude at 48. Singles There are four songs within the top 75: Hey Jude at 48; Twist And Shout at 52; Let It Be at 53 and Here Comes The Sun at 69, with a further three in the top 100. Meanwhile, iTunes.co.uk, which has an exclusive deal to sell Beatles downloads until 2011, has 63 of the band’s tracks in its top 200, with Hey Jude leading the way at 25. Albums On the albums front, iTunes.co.uk has The Beatles 1967-70 best of at six, with Sergeant Pepper at nine and 1962-66 at ten. Beatles – Singles Hey Jude 40+8 Twist & Shout 50+2 Let It Be 50+3 Here Comes The Sun 60+9 In My Life 80+7 Come Together 80+10 Yesterday 90+3 22 other tracks in top 200 Beatles – Albums Red 30+10 Blue 30+12 Latest I Tune singles positions as of 18 November 26 Hey Jude 37 Twist and Shout 41 Let it Be 48 Here comes the Sun 59 Twist and Shout ( not sure why it appears twice!!!) 68 I saw her standing there 69 In my life 72 Blackbird 79 Come Together 87 Let it Be 88 A day in the Life 91 Help 96 Hey Jude ( again?) 97 Eleanor Rigby Not bad considering these tracks are over 40 years old, and have been released many times in different formats through the years. It shows that quality counts.

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This long drawn out saga has gone on for years, and it took me by surprise when , to quote a line from one of their songs :D . I was never very sure whether it would make much of an impact on the charts, as much as I would like it to, I just think it would alienate all the younger generation, especially on this site who can't seem to wait for the updates on Itunes as if it were their next fix. Jesus, get a life. To be honest it is just another media for their music to be bought. Since I already own their back catalogue, I don't see myself downloading anything soon. But never say never.