Lucy
Apr 21, 2010, 01:13 AM
Beatles contracts detail disputes of McCartney, Lennon and Michael Jackson
http://www.culture24.org.uk/history+%2526+heritage/art77945
Contract papers revealing Paul and Linda McCartney's cut for writing the 1973 James Bond film theme song, John Lennon’s legal wrangle to win the right to work with Yoko Ono and a dispute between McCartney and Michael Jackson have gone on display to the public for the first time at the Beatles Story in Liverpool.
The title track for Live and Let Die was composed by the McCartneys to accompany a score written by Beatles producer George Martin, becoming the first theme from the film to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song after becoming a top ten hit on the UK and US charts.
Under the terms of the deal, half of the royalties went to United Artists, with the McCartneys and publishing company ATV sharing 25% each.
A year later, John Lennon settled a lengthy saga with Northern Songs, Maclen Music and Lenmac Enterprises, allowing him to collaborate with third parties such as Ono without the company owning full copyright of the resulting creative gems.
John Lennon's deal with Northern Songs
Northern Songs sold their shares to ATV in 1969, meaning the organisation owned nearly all copyright of songs by the Beatles, Lennon and McCartney until 1973.
When ATV went up for sale in 1985, McCartney lost the bidding war to Jackson, who paid a reported $47 million for the group, which is still owned by his Family Trust and Sony. The controversial move ended McCartney and Jackson’s friendship.
"This is a world first for the Beatles Story," said Managing Director Jerry Goldman, who secured the records from private donators at an insurance cost of £20,000.
"Both these documents represent a pivotal time in Lennon and McCartney's music career away from The Beatles. The intriguing relationship with ATV and Michael Jackson increases the fascination."
Both items are now on permanent display at the Albert Dock site.
The Beatles Story, Britannia Vaults, Albert Dock, Liverpool. Open 9am-7pm. Admission £6.50-£12.95 (free for under-5s). Call 0151 709 1963 or visit the Story online.
http://www.culture24.org.uk/history+%2526+heritage/art77945
Contract papers revealing Paul and Linda McCartney's cut for writing the 1973 James Bond film theme song, John Lennon’s legal wrangle to win the right to work with Yoko Ono and a dispute between McCartney and Michael Jackson have gone on display to the public for the first time at the Beatles Story in Liverpool.
The title track for Live and Let Die was composed by the McCartneys to accompany a score written by Beatles producer George Martin, becoming the first theme from the film to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song after becoming a top ten hit on the UK and US charts.
Under the terms of the deal, half of the royalties went to United Artists, with the McCartneys and publishing company ATV sharing 25% each.
A year later, John Lennon settled a lengthy saga with Northern Songs, Maclen Music and Lenmac Enterprises, allowing him to collaborate with third parties such as Ono without the company owning full copyright of the resulting creative gems.
John Lennon's deal with Northern Songs
Northern Songs sold their shares to ATV in 1969, meaning the organisation owned nearly all copyright of songs by the Beatles, Lennon and McCartney until 1973.
When ATV went up for sale in 1985, McCartney lost the bidding war to Jackson, who paid a reported $47 million for the group, which is still owned by his Family Trust and Sony. The controversial move ended McCartney and Jackson’s friendship.
"This is a world first for the Beatles Story," said Managing Director Jerry Goldman, who secured the records from private donators at an insurance cost of £20,000.
"Both these documents represent a pivotal time in Lennon and McCartney's music career away from The Beatles. The intriguing relationship with ATV and Michael Jackson increases the fascination."
Both items are now on permanent display at the Albert Dock site.
The Beatles Story, Britannia Vaults, Albert Dock, Liverpool. Open 9am-7pm. Admission £6.50-£12.95 (free for under-5s). Call 0151 709 1963 or visit the Story online.