HAPPY FEBRUARY 9! Yes, everybody watched Ed Sullivan every Sunday evening--the whole family. The Sullivan show was basically vaudeville on TV. I remember November 22 1963, in much the same way that Bruce does--my teacher walking into the room and the whole progression--and I agree that we didn't listen to the Beatles as consolation. We loved the Beatles because they were incredible and so different to anyone we'd heard. The track sequence on "Meet the Beatles" was very effectively done. It hits you right away with the A and B sides of their first single here, then goes to "This Boy" and back up to "It Won't Be Long." There is an excitement and a movement to it. You can't NOT get into it. I have "Love Me Do"/"PS I Love You" on Tollie and always wondered what that label was all about. Thanks!
Great interview, thank you. Will have to check out Bruce's books. I've often wondered about the JFK/Beatle connection. I was too young to experience it, but it always seemed like a myth to me. I was happy to hear Bruce's thoughts on it, it confirmed what I believed to be true. Very moving reaction by Bruce, btw, on recalling 11-22-63.
If it was mentioned I missed it, but many casual Beatle fans are unaware that Davy Jones (later of The Monkees) appeared on the show that same night as a member of the "Oliver!" cast.
Enjoyed these, Bob's explanation of events seems reasonable enough re. Sullivan, so you can't help but wonder why the need to invent (and stick to) some elaborate cover-stories about it all?
4:10 Yes, and apparently Brian spent $1000 on a 5 stars hotel only "to impress the Americans". IDK if he ever got that much money back from Billy's selling. 11:23 There is a rumour that the audience at the Ed Sullivan show was paid to scream.
HAPPY FEBRUARY 9! Yes, everybody watched Ed Sullivan every Sunday evening--the whole family. The Sullivan show was basically vaudeville on TV.
I remember November 22 1963, in much the same way that Bruce does--my teacher walking into the room and the whole progression--and I agree that we didn't listen to the Beatles as consolation. We loved the Beatles because they were incredible and so different to anyone we'd heard. The track sequence on "Meet the Beatles" was very effectively done. It hits you right away with the A and B sides of their first single here, then goes to "This Boy" and back up to "It Won't Be Long." There is an excitement and a movement to it. You can't NOT get into it. I have "Love Me Do"/"PS I Love You" on Tollie and always wondered what that label was all about. Thanks!
Glad it answered some questions for you too. Thanks for sharing your stories.
Bruce your books are A#1. Thank You for sharing all the wealth of detail and making it enjoyable to read 👍
This is a great interview, Dave. Bruce Spizer makes a lot of sense. 🙂
He's a great guy, good friend and knows his stuff too! Fascinating story.
Great interview, omg Bruce Spizer, everybody beatlefan wants his wonderfull books
Amazing content
Great interview, thank you. Will have to check out Bruce's books. I've often wondered about the JFK/Beatle connection. I was too young to experience it, but it always seemed like a myth to me. I was happy to hear Bruce's thoughts on it, it confirmed what I believed to be true. Very moving reaction by Bruce, btw, on recalling 11-22-63.
It was an amazing interview and Bruce has such insight. I was taken aback by his emotional reaction, too.
A great part 2, complicated singles releases.
If it was mentioned I missed it, but many casual Beatle fans are unaware that Davy Jones (later of The Monkees) appeared on the show that same night as a member of the "Oliver!" cast.
That is true, but we didn't mention it in this one, so thanks for the great reminder. What a coincidence eh?
So fascinating.
It is such a great story, isn't? And Bruce tells it well.
Enjoyed these, Bob's explanation of events seems reasonable enough re. Sullivan, so you can't help but wonder why the need to invent (and stick to) some elaborate cover-stories about it all?
Elaboration and revisionism are an ever-present in Beatles history, sadly. Myths grow until we snuff them out!
4:10 Yes, and apparently Brian spent $1000 on a 5 stars hotel only "to impress the Americans". IDK if he ever got that much money back from Billy's selling.
11:23 There is a rumour that the audience at the Ed Sullivan show was paid to scream.
I've spoken to fans who were there. The screams were very real indeed.
The GB pound was weaker than the US dollar so the Beatles $10K came out a bit better with the exchange rate. The taxman probably took most of it.
That darn taxman. Someone should write a song about him.
Ah the taxman . . . 😅
Ha ha, Mr Wilson, ha ha Mr Heath 😄 😂