While growing up, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr all idolized Elvis Presley. They spoke of the way the American artist inspired them to pursue careers in music. Over the years, though, The Beatles grew increasingly critical of Elvis. Harrison thought that one Elvis song The Beatles briefly covered was eye-roll worthy.
George Harrison didn’t like this Elvis Presley song
Early in The Beatles’ time as a band, they sang their own songs and covered tunes by other artists.
“‘Anna’ by Arthur Alexander was on the album, too,” Harrison said in The Beatles Anthology. “I remember having several records by him, and John sang three or four of his songs. (‘Soldier Of Love’ was one; it appears on the BBC recordings.) Arthur Alexander used a peculiar drum pattern, which we tried to copy; but we couldn’t quite do it, so in the end we’d...
George Harrison didn’t like this Elvis Presley song
Early in The Beatles’ time as a band, they sang their own songs and covered tunes by other artists.
“‘Anna’ by Arthur Alexander was on the album, too,” Harrison said in The Beatles Anthology. “I remember having several records by him, and John sang three or four of his songs. (‘Soldier Of Love’ was one; it appears on the BBC recordings.) Arthur Alexander used a peculiar drum pattern, which we tried to copy; but we couldn’t quite do it, so in the end we’d...
- 11/30/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley‘s “Burning Love” is such a famous and beloved song that it’s tough to imagine that Elvis wasn’t the biggest fan of it. That might have had more to do with Elvis’ personal life than anything about the song’s lyrics or composition. In 2015, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra released a version of “Burning Love” with the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s vocals and a new instrumental arrangement.
Elvis Presley preferred ‘Separate Ways’ to ‘Burning Love’
According to a 2022 video uploaded to the Elvis Presley YouTube channel, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll wasn’t interested in recording “Burning Love.” His recent divorce from Priscilla Presley made him more interested in recording sad ballads, such as the forgotten classic “Separate Ways.”
However, producer Felton Jarvis wanted to help Elvis record a new big hit. After all, none of Elvis’ tunes had reached the top 30 in two years.
Elvis Presley preferred ‘Separate Ways’ to ‘Burning Love’
According to a 2022 video uploaded to the Elvis Presley YouTube channel, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll wasn’t interested in recording “Burning Love.” His recent divorce from Priscilla Presley made him more interested in recording sad ballads, such as the forgotten classic “Separate Ways.”
However, producer Felton Jarvis wanted to help Elvis record a new big hit. After all, none of Elvis’ tunes had reached the top 30 in two years.
- 9/20/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Graham Nash got to know John Lennon relatively well over the years. He understood that the Beatle’s personality was relatively caustic at first, but he managed to break through and establish a friendship. Because of this, Cass Elliot asked Nash about what Lennon was like. Nash answered honestly, which brought Elliot to tears.
Graham Nash told Cass Elliot that John Lennon might be mean to her
Nash was a fan of The Mamas and The Papas and was interested in Michelle Phillips, so he went to Western Records to meet the band. He wound up speaking to Elliot, though, who wanted to know about British rock music.
“Inside the studio, Michelle, John, and Denny were huddled around a microphone, putting an overdub on ‘Dancing Bear,'” Nash wrote in his book Wild Tales. “Michelle was every bit as advertised: gorgeous and sexy — but otherwise engaged — so I wound up talking with Cass.
Graham Nash told Cass Elliot that John Lennon might be mean to her
Nash was a fan of The Mamas and The Papas and was interested in Michelle Phillips, so he went to Western Records to meet the band. He wound up speaking to Elliot, though, who wanted to know about British rock music.
“Inside the studio, Michelle, John, and Denny were huddled around a microphone, putting an overdub on ‘Dancing Bear,'” Nash wrote in his book Wild Tales. “Michelle was every bit as advertised: gorgeous and sexy — but otherwise engaged — so I wound up talking with Cass.
- 9/5/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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John Lennon said The Beatles’ “Hey Jude” might have been inspired by the Fab Four’s time in India. The Beatles drew influence from Indian culture, though John later decried Indian spirituality. John revealed how he reacted to the lyrics of “Hey Jude.” John Lennon | Michael Ochs Archives / Stringer
John Lennon was asked if The Beatles‘ “Hey Jude” was inspired by an aspect of Indian culture. He gave a layered answer. In addition, he compared “Hey Jude” to several other classic songs.
John Lennon was asked if mantras inspired The Beatles’ ‘Hey Jude’
Mantras are repeated spiritual slogans popular in Indian religions. The book George Harrison on George Harrison: Interviews and Encounters includes an interview from 1967. In it, George discusses mantras. “The whole thing with mantras is to repeat and repeat those sounds … it’s vibrations in everything like prayers and hymns,” he said. George felt people should...
John Lennon said The Beatles’ “Hey Jude” might have been inspired by the Fab Four’s time in India. The Beatles drew influence from Indian culture, though John later decried Indian spirituality. John revealed how he reacted to the lyrics of “Hey Jude.” John Lennon | Michael Ochs Archives / Stringer
John Lennon was asked if The Beatles‘ “Hey Jude” was inspired by an aspect of Indian culture. He gave a layered answer. In addition, he compared “Hey Jude” to several other classic songs.
John Lennon was asked if mantras inspired The Beatles’ ‘Hey Jude’
Mantras are repeated spiritual slogans popular in Indian religions. The book George Harrison on George Harrison: Interviews and Encounters includes an interview from 1967. In it, George discusses mantras. “The whole thing with mantras is to repeat and repeat those sounds … it’s vibrations in everything like prayers and hymns,” he said. George felt people should...
- 5/16/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Two handwritten Beatles setlists from the group’s early days are being auctioned off by Bonham’s on October 28th. Only eight such setlists are known to exist, making them highly coveted by collectors. Each one is estimated to sell for $150,000 to $250,000.
The first one comes from a show at Liscard, England’s Grosvenor Ballroom in the spring of 1960. It was written by Paul McCartney and mainly includes covers like Elvis Presley’s “Stuck on You,” Chuck Berry’s “Little Queenie,” Little Richard’s “Lucille,” and Buddy Holly’s “Words of Love,...
The first one comes from a show at Liscard, England’s Grosvenor Ballroom in the spring of 1960. It was written by Paul McCartney and mainly includes covers like Elvis Presley’s “Stuck on You,” Chuck Berry’s “Little Queenie,” Little Richard’s “Lucille,” and Buddy Holly’s “Words of Love,...
- 8/4/2021
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
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