I recorded this on videotape back when it originally aired. I probably watched it 50 times, until I accidentally taped over it. I wish this would get a digital release. Great documentary!
UPDATE: Ordered a DVD copy of this from www.thevideobeat.com/music-documentaries/20-years-ago-today.html. It hasn't arrived yet, but the site gets good reviews. Super excited to watch this from beginning to end for the first time since the 80's!
I have this on VHS somewhere, taped it off of PBS when it aired back then. One of my favorite documentaries, or whatever you want to call it. Cool stuff. My copy isn't in good shape anymore like this one is.
Ringo looks a tad stoned when arriving at Abbey Road. This is my favorite period for the band - late 1966, between their spectacular Revolver LP and moving into Sgt. Pepper. This is they psychedelic heyday of the Fab Four.
I would love to have this on DVD or Bluray. It is an excellent documentary and really caught a sense of the time Sgt. Pepper's was recorded. I imagine it would be very difficult to get this documentary cleaned up and reissued.
This has been released in the USA on DVD, although it may be a bootleg copy. Got one in the post as we speak, together with a CD of all the Christmas fan club flexis!
+john moody Hi John, I have spent many years hoping this documentary would get a DVD release, and have contacted PBS about it, and it seems to have disappeared without a trace. I really hope that it wouldn't bother you to respond or contact me, in letting me know where I can purchase a DVD, or would you please make me a copy? Keep in touch.
+12voltvids You you please try loading yours on youtube? This one is missing the intro. I remember it aired only twice, once in November, 1987 and August, 1988. I have since contacted PBS about it, and it seems to have disappeared without a trace.
Nah. Mr. Ginsberg was simpliflying things as I heard was his custom. Nobody should ask _this_ particular person to do any reality based interpretations of anything, because (I'm am really sorry for having to say this, my appologies go to anyone from the Ginsberg family), Mr. Ginsberg and reality lived in different planets. So no, whenever things don't fit Mr. Ginsberg socialist rethoric, it doesn't mean we've been interpreting The Beatles wrongly all this time. No. Anyone knows the phrase "boys will be boys"? A timeless truth indeed, to which I dare to draw a parallel now: Lefties will be Lefties. Rest In Pease, Mr. Ginsberg. You were wrong while alive, but you can't be wrong anymore. May The LORD bless your family.
10:40 Ringo was for sure toking a giant spliff in the car on the way over to the studio haha. I've always loved the press footage of them arriving individually to this particular recording session. Ironically funny that the big question of the time was "Are The Beatles Over?" when meanwhile they're heading in the front door of EMI to work on their greatest achievement yet.
Where can I get a DVD of this? I saw this broadcast on PBS back in '87 when I was 10. It was a crucial document in my learning of all things late '60's.
@@matthatter2849 Am here in Phoenix AZ. Have a perfect copy, of the fab special, on DVD for sale. Going to use tribute bands and see if I can get it on my RUclips channel.
Thanks for posting this. I recorded on my brand new VCR when it was on PBS. I think that was 1987. Really, it's my favorite Beatles documentary to this day, including Anthology. This one really takes you to the heart of the movement.
Is there any remote chance that the copyright holders will release this whole program......in particular the sequence from a Day in the Life... where it pans over many graves....... one of which may relate to our family....who we are in deep bereavement for recent losses.
The summer of love 1967 was a period in history that exploded like a cent ury flower I was 15 at that time of profound generational change it was an exciting time to be young in I shall never forget ever⁰
I also VCR'd this when PBS first aired it--without telethon interruptions! I fished it out a few years ago to burn it to DVD but the VCR broke the tape on rewind. Not the VCR's fault: I used a cheap Polaroid tape back in '87 and was lucky it lasted as long as it did. Noticed Janis Ian doing "Society's Child" is missing, it originally came on after the Rolling Stones 2000 clip. And what the draft resister said is so true about people being stuck in their time periods. I was born in 1967 to a father who was stuck in 1956. And he stayed stuck in 1956 until he passed away in 2011. As for myself, more than one person has told me I'm stuck in 1980s/90s....and they're right!
I did EXACTLY what you did in 87. Still have it. Still is as Good As it was back then. Only problem is that I f'd up and missed the beginning and mine doesn't start until the scenes with Peter Fonda/Julie Phillips/Mick...
It's on RUclips since June 8 2012, but the system won't let me post the URL. Well, try to paste this after the regular RUclips URL: watch?v=Z2Y_SDCHDcI
I remember the first articles in the papers the day directly after this broadcast that the cd edition sales of Sgt. Pepper's had skyrocketed. I had the vinyl just a year then and although being an avid Beatles fan already before this broadcast, it somehow refrained me from buying the cd then.....in a way, I did not want to be a cattle figure like the public did: I wanted to buy the cd because of the music, not for forgotten memories -> which I did not have, I had a sort of backward generation gap in the 1980's: I completely disliked the synthpop of the charts then and the sixties brought a big excitement in music and youth culture for me that the eighties imo were lacking. I bought the cd a few years later anyway. And to this day, I still love music where guitar plays the prime role.
Great upload, but it seems that this is a shorter version than the original. In the original version Janis Ian plays "Society´s child" and two short clips from Bob Dylan´s "Ballad of a thin man" appears (only one clip in this version).
I was watching a Beatles' documentary about Sergeant Pepper which I am always keen for but when @3:15 Itchycoo park starts can't help a big smile on me face...
I saw this documentary when it was broadcast once, on commercial T.V in 1987, in Australia. I was a teenager and a big Beatles fan. thanks so much for posting, it's a treat to dip back into it after all these years! *************** **HEY PEOPLE** This doco is really worth watching! It's about the Beatles Sgt Pepper album and such an excellent documentary about that time (1967) Has great interviews, some rare footage, gives you a sense of the culture and feel of the 60s on an everyday level.
I watched this when I was 11 years old in 1987. I had been a huge Beatles fan since 1982. I'm an even bigger fan now.
I recorded this on videotape back when it originally aired. I probably watched it 50 times, until I accidentally taped over it. I wish this would get a digital release. Great documentary!
UPDATE: Ordered a DVD copy of this from www.thevideobeat.com/music-documentaries/20-years-ago-today.html. It hasn't arrived yet, but the site gets good reviews. Super excited to watch this from beginning to end for the first time since the 80's!
I have this on VHS somewhere, taped it off of PBS when it aired back then. One of my favorite documentaries, or whatever you want to call it. Cool stuff. My copy isn't in good shape anymore like this one is.
Ringo looks a tad stoned when arriving at Abbey Road. This is my favorite period for the band - late 1966, between their spectacular Revolver LP and moving into Sgt. Pepper. This is they psychedelic heyday of the Fab Four.
I would love to have this on DVD or Bluray. It is an excellent documentary and really caught a sense of the time Sgt. Pepper's was recorded. I imagine it would be very difficult to get this documentary cleaned up and reissued.
No. Ginsberg ruined it.
I think it will be out- cleaned up and remastered- in the 50th anniversary release next month from Apple as part of the deluxe package.
Getting the rights and clearances for the various documentary clips and music that appear in this would be a logistical nightmare.
It is a great doco. This clip misses a terrific beginning too
This has been released in the USA on DVD, although it may be a bootleg copy.
Got one in the post as we speak, together with a CD of all the Christmas fan club flexis!
+john moody Hi John, I have spent many years hoping this documentary would get a DVD release, and have contacted PBS about it, and it seems to have disappeared without a trace. I really hope that it wouldn't bother you to respond or contact me, in letting me know where I can purchase a DVD, or would you please make me a copy? Keep in touch.
I have this documentary of Beta. Quality is great.
+12voltvids You you please try loading yours on youtube? This one is missing the intro. I remember it aired only twice, once in November, 1987 and August, 1988. I have since contacted PBS about it, and it seems to have disappeared without a trace.
+Stephen70304 I would but I am concerned about getting a copyright strike. You know how anal youtube can be.
have you tried dailymotion? some people put videos there
I never saw this before!
gah i want to find the beginning with the countdown
The countdown is at: www.beatlesonfilm.rocks/documentaries_5.html
Hola podrías pasarme el vídeo de this time of the real de Donna summer
Nah. Mr. Ginsberg was simpliflying things as I heard was his custom. Nobody should ask _this_ particular person to do any reality based interpretations of anything, because (I'm am really sorry for having to say this, my appologies go to anyone from the Ginsberg family), Mr. Ginsberg and reality lived in different planets. So no, whenever things don't fit Mr. Ginsberg socialist rethoric, it doesn't mean we've been interpreting The Beatles wrongly all this time. No. Anyone knows the phrase "boys will be boys"? A timeless truth indeed, to which I dare to draw a parallel now: Lefties will be Lefties. Rest In Pease, Mr. Ginsberg. You were wrong while alive, but you can't be wrong anymore. May The LORD bless your family.
the first 10 mins
10:40 Ringo was for sure toking a giant spliff in the car on the way over to the studio haha. I've always loved the press footage of them arriving individually to this particular recording session. Ironically funny that the big question of the time was "Are The Beatles Over?" when meanwhile they're heading in the front door of EMI to work on their greatest achievement yet.
Soundtrack To Summer Of Love
The Beatles 1957 - 1961
Where did you find this DVD? I don't care if it's bootleg, I loved it when I saw on PBS in '87
I taped the entire thing back then from WHYY Phila. (PBS)
Showed all the dead rockers at the end.
I have it somewhere on vhs. Or had?
@@daviddowns2034 Me too.....I must have watched it 100 time....
It was on PBS back in 1989, as well.
My father videotaped it when it aired, back in the day.
Anyone know where I can find a download for this full documentary, or get a copy ?
OH! I had this on VHS, and watched the shit out of it - usually when turning others on to the mind expansion of good drugs. Thanks for posting!
I have the entire amazing, fab show on DVD. It is sad that UMG, Apple an others have blocked most of it from You Tube
Ever since the Beatles Anthology came out in 1995, Apple Corps wants to squash all documentaries like this that aren't "official".
Where can I get a DVD of this? I saw this broadcast on PBS back in '87 when I was 10. It was a crucial document in my learning of all things late '60's.
@@matthatter2849 Am here in Phoenix AZ. Have a perfect copy, of the fab special, on DVD for sale. Going to use tribute bands and see if I can get it on my RUclips channel.
@@RandyR OK! Do you have an Instagram or something?
Thanks for posting this. I recorded on my brand new VCR when it was on PBS. I think that was 1987. Really, it's my favorite Beatles documentary to this day, including Anthology. This one really takes you to the heart of the movement.
Anyway you could make me a copy? I can send blank dvd or whatever you need. I used to have it on vhs but tape got ruined during a move.
I'm digging that girl at 1:23.
Of course, she's probably 65 now and farts dust.
+Holy Moses Yeah, I thought she looked a bit like Grace Slick.
Me too. Shes has a sinister hot 20's vibe.
Is there any remote chance that the copyright holders will release this whole program......in particular the sequence from a Day in the Life... where it pans over many graves.......
one of which may relate to our family....who we are in deep bereavement for recent losses.
Saw this in 1987 when it first aired.
Thanks for uploading it.
Where is the beginning? The animated album cover opening titles were the best part!
The summer of love 1967 was a period in history that exploded like a cent ury flower I was 15 at that time of profound generational change it was an exciting time to be young in I shall never forget ever⁰
I remember seeing this on telly in ‘87. It really feel like a long time since the album had come out. Funny now to think that.
Great doc! Saw this in 87
@jaylink1971 I need to see the complete version - with Abbie Hoffman: "All you need is justice" - where?
I also VCR'd this when PBS first aired it--without telethon interruptions! I fished it out a few years ago to burn it to DVD but the VCR broke the tape on rewind. Not the VCR's fault: I used a cheap Polaroid tape back in '87 and was lucky it lasted as long as it did.
Noticed Janis Ian doing "Society's Child" is missing, it originally came on after the Rolling Stones 2000 clip.
And what the draft resister said is so true about people being stuck in their time periods. I was born in 1967 to a father who was stuck in 1956. And he stayed stuck in 1956 until he passed away in 2011. As for myself, more than one person has told me I'm stuck in 1980s/90s....and they're right!
I did EXACTLY what you did in 87. Still have it. Still is as Good As it was back then. Only problem is that I f'd up and missed the beginning and mine doesn't start until the scenes with Peter Fonda/Julie Phillips/Mick...
@Inglewolf - Great comment. On another note, we used Polaroid VHS tapes too in the 80s, I thought they were top of the line. Oh well.
I realize that this was a TV documentary but this copy is really poor quality.
dammit,,,i have this on VHS back in the US and this is not the beginning of it.....dammit!!!
By far the best music year this, 1967.
And 1968
Where are the first ten minutes?
It's on RUclips since June 8 2012, but the system won't let me post the URL. Well, try to paste this after the regular RUclips URL: watch?v=Z2Y_SDCHDcI
10:44 Ringo! How can anyone not love him?!
“It may be tea time, with any luck...”
I remember the first articles in the papers the day directly after this broadcast that the cd edition sales of Sgt. Pepper's had skyrocketed. I had the vinyl just a year then and although being an avid Beatles fan already before this broadcast, it somehow refrained me from buying the cd then.....in a way, I did not want to be a cattle figure like the public did: I wanted to buy the cd because of the music, not for forgotten memories -> which I did not have, I had a sort of backward generation gap in the 1980's: I completely disliked the synthpop of the charts then and the sixties brought a big excitement in music and youth culture for me that the eighties imo were lacking. I bought the cd a few years later anyway. And to this day, I still love music where guitar plays the prime role.
Great upload, but it seems that this is a shorter version than the original. In the original version Janis Ian plays "Society´s child" and two short clips from Bob Dylan´s "Ballad of a thin man" appears (only one clip in this version).
It was fifty years from now...
i love george
2020
I don't have it. This is out on DVD. Not sure if they're bootlegs.
Any updates on that David? Was it officially released on DVD?
David; are you still alive?
Andrew Kingsley Allen ... 1987 mate, the start of it all.
-------------1:54. . 9:20
Weird how they are showing the semtresses when they are sing about a Meter Maid
I was watching a Beatles' documentary about Sergeant Pepper which I am always keen for but when @3:15 Itchycoo park starts can't help a big smile on me face...
I wish I knew of a link to this entire special!
lmao, oh God, I'd forgotten all about Paul's short-lived 'tache!! Probably not something he likes to look back at
great documentary if you can find it whole
great.doc..should.have.come.out.on.a.dvd
"I'm having a great time.. hehe"
2020
Huh?
8:37 Aha...
More than twenty that this was first aired
1987 I mind it well
Almost 40 years ago now, next year it'll be 20 years since I was born
I saw this documentary when it was broadcast once, on commercial T.V in 1987, in Australia. I was a teenager and a big Beatles fan. thanks so much for posting, it's a treat to dip back into it after all these years!
***************
**HEY PEOPLE**
This doco is really worth watching! It's about the Beatles Sgt Pepper album and such an excellent documentary about that time (1967) Has great interviews, some rare footage, gives you a sense of the culture and feel of the 60s on an everyday level.
As I remember, Channel 10 Australia broadcast it a first time in mid-1987, and for a second time about 6 months later.
I had this on VHS for years but lost it during a move at some point. Would love to have on DVD.