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FPSHOT

Apr 13, 2001, 10:23 PM

Is there a member who was actually at one of the concerts back then ?

I saw the film of the concerts at the cinema when it was released, about four or five times and still watch the video quite a lot. Smashing to see it on the big screen.

I was much younger then ofcourse and at that time I did not realize or did not care, that in fact the music was mixed and in some cases was not the same music as the filmed sections, like in wah-wah. What I try to say is the pictures from concert 1 and the music from concert 2.

Anyway, now the CD's are being re-released soon - as George has said - what are your thoughts. Do you also have the experience that most of the time Bob Geldoff is named as THE man of these types of events, whereas actually our George was the first to organize a benefit concert of this size and such a line-up.
And what he did with EC and Dylan. We will never know how these two would have come out of their 'problems' and 'silent life' then if the Maistro had not put them on stage.

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bearkat77

Apr 14, 2001, 07:44 AM

I wish I was there in Madison Square Garden to witness that event firsthand. I've seen the movie a couple of times and bought the album shortly after it's release.
Having such a line-up as they did was very awesome.Some of the biggest names in the recording business performing together.
Unfortunately, a misunderstanding between George and Yoko caused John to back out of appearing. Also, without having any formal rehearsal with everyone who was to perform, George stated; "That whole show was a stroke of luck... it's amazing we managed to get anything on tape."

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jtal909

Apr 14, 2001, 07:54 AM

I was at one at Madison Square Garden. I was 17 or 18 years old at the time and a group of us went. We sat in the upper section, but it was was still a huge rush to hear this live.

jtal909

Apr 14, 2001, 07:59 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by bearkat77:

Unfortunately, a misunderstanding between George and Yoko caused John to back out of appearing.

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What was the misunderstanding? I thought George didn't want Yoko on stage.

mindgames

Apr 14, 2001, 08:16 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by jtal909:
I was at one at Madison Square Garden. I was 17 or 18 years old at the time and a group of us went. We sat in the upper section, but it was was still a huge rush to hear this live. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Lucky @#$%! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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bearkat77

Apr 14, 2001, 08:18 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by jtal909:
What was the misunderstanding? I thought George didn't want Yoko on stage.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

That was the misunderstanding. They couldn't http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/hammer.gif out a compromise. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/rolleyes.gif

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jtal909

Apr 14, 2001, 12:37 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by mindgames:
Lucky @#$%! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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Yeah, I actually do feel lucky and privileged in a way to have experienced those years first hand, and those Beatles and other British invasion records coming out when I was a kid.

FPSHOT

Apr 14, 2001, 03:20 PM

In the book The Quite One it is described that in fact John wanted to go on stage even though Yoko was not allowed by George, but John and Yoko had a row and John left for London.

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jtal909

Apr 14, 2001, 03:35 PM

Too bad he didn't just participate in the concert. Why wasn't Paul there?

mindgames

Apr 14, 2001, 05:30 PM

He said he would appear only if George agreed to sign a piece of paper ending the Beatles partnership. George said "No way, Jose." So Paul and Linda decided not to show up. Naughty, naughty! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/nono.gif

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FPSHOT

Apr 14, 2001, 11:54 PM

Yes, George has been in control of Paul since 1970. He did not invite him for the Concerts, Paul was allowed to do some backing vocals on All Those Years Ago (very backing indeed, you can hardly hear them) and George even directed a lot of the Anthology.

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jtal909

Apr 15, 2001, 01:33 PM

It's possible that since George was the young kid to them early on, they would look at him that way in later years.

FPSHOT

Apr 15, 2001, 01:34 PM

The difference is the period.

Paul maybe 1962 - 1969
George 1969 - 2001 and moving on http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/wave.gif

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mindgames

Apr 15, 2001, 11:55 PM

Well, since Paul made George take a backseat all the time they were together...

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old_moon_shining

Aug 30, 2001, 03:18 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By FPSHOT:
Yes, George has been in control of Paul since 1970
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What do you mean FPSHOT, psychologically or legally?

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old_moon_shining

Aug 30, 2001, 03:23 AM

I mean legally in a business sense.

(The last post wouldn't come up for me to edit it so I had to make another one.)

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FPSHOT

Aug 30, 2001, 08:15 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By old_moon_shining:
What do you mean FPSHOT, psychologically or legally?

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I did mean psychologically, for the facts as described.

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FPSHOT

Aug 30, 2001, 09:00 PM

Capitol Records have announced the release of this album on November 6. That is probably the re-mastered version. No additional info is mentioned yet.

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old_moon_shining

Aug 31, 2001, 03:46 AM

Super News. I've only got LP's and no booklet that went with them.

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Aug 31, 2001, 06:55 AM

Can't wait to pick this one up. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/cool2.gif

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darkhorse

Aug 31, 2001, 09:18 AM

Woo-hoo!!!!!!!! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/party.gif http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/party.gif http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/party.gif

Where did you get the news, FPSHOT?

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FPSHOT

Aug 31, 2001, 02:29 PM

http://hollywoodandvine.com/current/

From there you can go to
http://hollywoodandvine.com/georgeharrison/

where you can buy CDs'at a reasonable price

Living in the Material world
Dark Horse
Extra Texture
all $ 14,99

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darkhorse

Aug 31, 2001, 02:59 PM

Thank you very much. Great news.

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bearkat77

Aug 31, 2001, 11:13 PM

Great news, indeed! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif I have the original LP, with its booklet.

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JCB410

Sep 01, 2001, 12:31 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By FPSHOT:
Yes, George has been in control of Paul since 1970. He did not invite him for the Concerts, Paul was allowed to do some backing vocals on All Those Years Ago (very backing indeed, you can hardly hear them) and George even directed a lot of the Anthology.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Interesting way of putting it--
"George has been in control of Paul since
1970"... And if this is really true, in a
strange way, I say cheers to George for that!
My reasons there would be: 1. Look at all
the control bestowed upon George from Paul
(and John) in the early days; and 2. Watch
that "rauw"-(correct spelling?) that Paul
and George had during "Let it Be"--(perhaps
it was partially George's way of saying,"It's
now MY time buddy"!! (Hey, ya never know-http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

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Sep 01, 2001, 04:18 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By FPSHOT:
Living in the Material world
Dark Horse
Extra Texture
all $ 14,99
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If only the damn shipping to all the way down here didn't make them twice the price.

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Sep 01, 2001, 04:20 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By JCB410:
that "rauw"-(correct spelling?)
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"row" http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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mindgames

Sep 01, 2001, 08:35 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By FPSHOT:
Capitol Records have announced the release of this album on November 6. That is probably the re-mastered version. No additional info is mentioned yet.

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http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/jumping.gif Great news, FPSHOT! You're the man! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/cool2.gif

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