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‘ACROSS THE UNIVERSE’
I’ve been trying to articulate just how I feel about Julie Taymor’s Beatles-based musical “Across the Universe” (Sony, 4 stars). My first feeling after watching the movie was: “If I’d known there would be a Julie Taymor, I would have pursued a career in movies just so I could one day work with her.
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by Paddy Shennan, Liverpool Echo
Joe Flannery – a friend of Brian’s and The Beatles’ first booking manager – tells Peter Grant why he feels such a tribute is needed . . .
“BRIAN’S contribution to showbiz alone deserves recognition.
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Sir Cliff Richard has launched an astonishing attack on The Beatles, claiming some of their music was “horrific” because it was “out of tune”.Sir Cliff, who has a reputation as pop’s Mr Nice, maintained some was so off-tune it was “unbelievable” – and “unforgivable”.
His criticism of the pop icons concentrated on the guitar solos, often played by George Harrison, who died of cancer in 2001.
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| January 17, 2008 | to | February 17, 2008 |
A new Beatles exhibition telling the story of the Fab Four’s triumphant return to Liverpool is to be opened.
Another Hard Day’s Night is about the band’s return to the city in 1964 after their worldwide success to attend the northern premier of their first film.
Thousands lined the streets to try to catch a glimpse of their heroes.
The exhibition in the central library shows letters between the mayor and Brian Epstein, plus newspaper cuttings, publicity photographs and memorabilia.
John Lennon’s sister Julia Baird will be officially opening the exhibition.
‘Bonafide superstars’
Liverpool City Council’s executive member for libraries, Councillor Colin Eldridge said: “This is a fantastic exhibition, which tells one of the most amazing stories in the history of popular music.
“Another Hard Day’s Night captures a hugely significant period in The Beatles’ remarkable history, a time when four local lads returned to their home city as bonafide superstars.
“With tens of thousands of tourists now converging on our city to see the European Capital of Culture for themselves, this exhibition couldn’t have come at a better time. It’s a fantastic boost to our celebrations.”
The exhibition lasts until 17 February in Liverpool central library.
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