Bruce Spizer est un auteur et historien renommé des Beatles, considéré comme l'un des plus grands experts mondiaux du groupe. Ses écrits approfondis explorent les nuances de la musique des Beatles, leur impact culturel et leur évolution artistique. Le travail de Spizer se caractérise par une recherche historique méticuleuse alliée à la passion d'un fan de toujours. Il offre aux lecteurs une perspective inégalée et captivante sur l'héritage durable des Fab Four.
Focusing on the solo careers of John, Paul, George, and Ringo, this book chronicles their releases on Apple Records from 1968 to 1975. It delves into the stories behind iconic albums like "Imagine" and "Band On The Run," offering meticulous details on all solo projects, including those by John & Yoko and Paul McCartney & Wings. With extensive session and chart data, it features over 900 images, including album covers and promotional materials, all presented on glossy paper across 358 pages. This work follows the acclaimed "The Beatles on Apple Records."
Focusing on the Beatles' prolific period following Sgt. Pepper's, this installment details their creative output from 1967 to early 1968, including iconic songs like "All You Need Is Love" and projects such as Magical Mystery Tour and Yellow Submarine. It explores the albums' packaging, the band's cultural impact, and their rivalry with the Rolling Stones, enriched by fan memories and over 150 images. The narrative provides insights from British, American, and Canadian perspectives, showcasing the band's enduring legacy during a transformative era.
Delve into the rich history of the most influential musical group with this four-book collection that offers an in-depth look at The Beatles' legendary recording sessions. Featuring titles like "The Beatles Finally Let It Be" and "Get Back to Abbey Road," the series coincides with the release of the documentary "The Beatles: Get Back." With over 700 pages and 628 color and black-and-white photos, this limited-edition boxed set is a must-have for any Beatles enthusiast, providing a unique perspective on their iconic albums and legacy.
The Beatles "Get Back"/"Let It Be" sessions and the resulting unreleased and released albums and bootlegged recordings are among the most interesting and confusing aspects of the Beatles recorded legacy. Bruce Spizer's fourth installment in his Beatles album series, The Beatles Finally Let It Be covers the January 1969 rehearsals and recording sessions, the unreleased "Get Back" albums, "Let It Be" and "Let It Be...Naked," along with American, British and Canadian perspectives. The book relies on articles from 1969 and 1970 magazines and newspapers to report on what fans knew about the sessions and the planned albums that were never issued, as well as reviews of the unreleased and released albums. There are also chapters on 1970 current events and music and film, plus a detailed breakdown of all of the songs released from the sessions. The fan recollections chapter includes stories from those were fortunate enough to be up on the roof for the Beatles final public performance on January 30, 1969, along with one from a fan on the ground. This book measures 9" x 9" and includes images in both color and original black & white. The Beatles Finally Let It Be is the perfect companion to the other books in the album series, the upcoming Get Back film directed by Peter Jackson, and the anniversary edition of the Let It Be album.
""The Beatles White Album and the Launch of Apple" is the tenth book on the Beatles by critically acclaimed Beatles author/historian Bruce Spizer. His latest book covers all aspects of the Beatles 1968 double album titled "The Beatles," but more commonly referred to as "The White Album" due to its pure white cover. The book opens with chapters of the start of Apple and the first four singles released by Apple, including the Beatles single "Hey Jude"/"Revolution." The book then moves on to chapters about how "The White Album" was received upon its release in the U.S., U.K. and Canada. Other chapters deal with the turbulent year 1968, details on the recording sessions and recollections from fans. The book contains 150 color and original black and white images through."--Amazon.com
"June 1, 1967, is a landmark moment not just for the Beatles but also for the world of rock and roll as it marks the release date for one of the most famous albums in the history of modern music. The Beatles and Sgt. Pepper: A Fans' Perspective is about Sgt. Pepper; written by fans for fans. In addition to essays written by Spizer, Al Sussman, Frank Daniels, Piers Hemmingsen, and Bill King. Included are dozens of fan recollections that add a personal touch demonstrating the true impact of the Beatles. This book is a celebration of the most famous band in modern music history and their album, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is considered by many to be the most famous record of rock and roll."--Amazon.com
