John Lennon, The Beatles: When I'm Sixty-four

Apple Records was a noble experiment created in the spirit of the 1960s by four musicians who came to represent everything that was best about those tumultuous, experimental, and liberating times. The Beatles started out with the greatest of intentions, but reality soon got in the way. Much has been written about this period in the history of The Beatles' evolution and dissolution---some of it true, some of it wildly exaggerated, but not much of it first-hand. The Longest Cocktail Party is a rare exception. Written by Richard DiLello, who served as Apple Record's 'House Hippie' from 1968 to 1970, this unusual first-hand glimpse into The Beatles' empire humorously chronicles the stranger-than-life stories that were to become legendary, including visits by the Hell's Angels and endless tales of celebrity antics. Alfred Music is proud to offer this latest edition, which features a new and insightful foreword by the author. Originally published by Playboy Press in 1972, The Longest Cocktail Party has proven itself a timeless chronicle of this most colorful period in pop history. / Divers

50th Anniversary Edition-Love Me Do was the first single to be released by The Beatles on October 5 1962 backed with PS I Love You on EMI?s Parlophone label. Though historically important as the début record by the world?s greatest ever pop group it was by no stretch of the imagination a portent of what was to come reaching only as high as number 17 in the Record Retailer?s Top 50 charts on December 27. When Beatlemania exploded in the US however it became their fourth No. 1 there in May 1964.Curiously the song was recorded by The Beatles on three separate occasions with three different percussionists; firstly on June 6 1962 atan EMI session with original drummer Pete Best; secondly on September 4 with the newly-recruited Ringo Starr; and finally on September 11 with session drummer Andy White.For reasons that have never been fully explained it was the version featuring Ringo that appeared on all UK single releases of Love Me Do up until its original deletion in 1968. The Beatles? 1963 debut album Please Please Me however featured the Andy White recording which became the American hit in 1964 and other worldwide territories.?When re-issued in 1976 EMI (UK) used the White take because the original Ringo master had gone AWOL. The 20th anniversary 12? single in 1982 contained both versions but the ?Ringo version? had to be dubbed from the original single supplied by a Beatles collector and all issues since have come from the same source. The Pete Best version was made available on Anthology 1.Love Me Do was largely a McCartney composition written in the 1958 with Lennon contributing the bridge in 1962. 'Love Me Do was our greatest philosophical song ? said Paul in 1972 possibly tongue in cheek. ?During the recordings all I can remember is being terrified out of my wits and quaking in my boots. I can still hear it on my vocal.'

as performed by The Beatles-When Iâ''m Sixty-Four is a famous love song by The Beatles. The lyrics concern a young man who sings to his beloved of all the things that the couple could do as they grow old together. The age in the title was selected in reference to McCartneyâ''s father Jim who was 64 at the time of the songâ''s recording. This version for string quartet is a nice addition to anyoneâ''s repertoire and perfect for many occasions.

The Beatles-Alan Billingsley has created a sensational arrangement of this evergreen oom-pah classic by The Beatles written for a chorus of high voices and suitable for younger singers.A sure-fire favourite with audiences of all ages!

Discovery Level 2-This lighthearted song from the Beatles' Abbey Road album featured the drummer Ringo Starr and will be a blast to perform with your younger singers when sung with gusto.

Originally recorded by the Beatles this light-hearted favorite is a guaranteed audience pleaser. The melody alternates between the trumpets and woodwinds but there are fun parts for all.

Here's a new string version of the evergreen Beatles toe-tapper that is certain to bring a smile to all. Simple swing/shuffle rhythms that will easily fall into place with your young performers.

Alan Billingsley has created a sensational arrangement of this evergreen oom-pah classic by The Beatles written for SAB chorus.A sure-fire favourite with audiences of all ages!

The Piano is unquestionably a timeless instrument that has never and will never go out of fashion in popular music. The beauty of the keys when married with the right singer or songwriter has the power to create truly momentousmusic and Songs Of The Piano Stars with its 24 hit songs from the past and present will let you learn to play a selection of perfect Piano-led tunes. Drawing from the wealth of popular tunesfrom the past sixty years that have included a pretty Piano part or two Songs Of The Piano Stars presents a massive range of artists and their songs that are well-loved and will remain so for years to come.From The Beatles and Carole King to Alicia Keys and the Ben Folds Five the variety on offer here is testament to the persistence of the Piano in popular music.  From beautiful ballads like All OfMe by John Legend Don't Explain by Nina Simone and Imagine by John Lennon to huge pop hits like Carly Simon's You're So Vain and Elton John's classic Tiny Dancer these songs arranged forPiano and Voice with full lyrics and Guitar chord boxes will allow you to learn and perform them accurately and beautifully. There are some old classics included such as the legendary Tom Waits' Come On Up To TheHouse and Randy Newman's I Love To See You Smile and these are put alongside newer tunes like Brave by Sara Bareilles and Vanessa Carlton's A Thousand Miles. Thesesongs have been expertly-selected and engraved to reflect the most-requested songs by Piano singer-songwriters from over the years. With the success of the electric Guitar and the advent of rock music the Piano-led performerfaded away somewhat but the underlying love of composers and songwriters of creating music at the Piano never subsided. This Piano sheet music songbook features the greatest songwriters who have always championed the indomitable

Livre de poche regroupant les partitions pour chant et guitare (diagrammes d'accords) de plus de 90 classiques acoustiques. Des Beatles en passant par Coldplay et Bob Dylan. / Variétés / Partition /