The Beatles - Interviews & Press Conferences from rare vinyl volume 1
(Burnin' love 003)
| 1. And Your Bird Can Sing | 20 April 1966, EMI alternate take | The giggling version presented on Anthology 2 is heard here without the horsing around. It's still not finished though - the lead guitars clearly need more work. | 2:07 |
| 2. The Beatles Story | (NEMS/Beatles Unlimited NE 6301) side 1, 10 Dec. 1963, Gaumont Cinema, Doncaster | A year later, the BBC's Dibbs Mather recorded this in-depth interview for the BBC Transcription Service (for foreign distribution) prior to a concert. With fans screaming in the background, the Fabs describe life in the first flush of fame. Ringo muses on how he narrowly escaped a dead-end life in Liverpool. George reflects on being "public property." | 3:48 |
| 3. The Beatles Story | (NEMS/Beatles Unlimited NE 6301) side 2, 10 Dec. 1963, Gaumont Cinema, Doncaster | Paul points out that the Beatles are followers as much as leaders and describes the group's asperations. John reads "Neville Club," which would not be published for three months. | 4:55 |
| 4. The Caroll James Interview | (Caroll James CJEP-3301) side 1 | 8 Febr. 1964, Studio 50, New York, NY:
DJ Caroll James of WWBC, Washington DC explains how
"I Want To Hold Your Hand" made it onto US
radio thanks to a listener's tip and the kindness of a
BOAC stewardess. He presents an interview with George
(and Dizzy Gillespie) after a rehearsal for Ed Sullivan. 11 Feb. 64, Washington Colliseum, Washington, DC: Excerpts the Washington DC press conference. 13 Sept. 64, Civic Center, Baltimore, MD: In the midst of the first American tour, James catches up with Paul and Ringo in Baltimore where thet discuss songwriting. |
8:57 |
| 5. The Caroll James Interview | (Caroll James CJEP-3301) side 2 | 11 Feb. 64, Washington Colliseum, Washington, DC: James conducts a prototypical Beatlemania-era interview enquiring about favorite foods, sports and haircuts. | 9:18 |
| 6. Yeah Yeah Yeah | (Beatles Unlimited WQAM-580) side 1 | 13 Feb. 1964, Miami International Airport, Miami, FL: WQAM Miami's documentary coverage of the Beatles' arrival in Miami and the scene in the lobby of the Deauville Hotel where they would stay untill the 21st of the month. | 5:08 |
| 7. Yeah Yeah Yeah | (Beatles Unlimited WQAM-580) side 2 | 21 Febr 1964, Deauville Hotel, Miami,
FL: An excerpt from an open-end interview with George via
telephone, originally conducted and distributed by Ed
Rudy, this time delivered on the air by DJ Charlie
Murdoch. George describes their reception in Miami, the
origin of the group's name and the girl of his dreams. 21 Feb 64 Deauville Hotel, Miami, FL: Just before they left to board their plane for London (via New York) the Fabs recorded this farewell to Miami, taking care to thank the fans, police, students, hosts, press, DJs, etc. |
6:12 |
| 8. Ultimate Radio Bootleg, Vol. III | (Mercury MK 2-121) | 18 April 1964, London: Speaking via transatlantic telephone, Art Roberts and Ron Reily of WLS Chicago find the Fabs in the midst of making Help! Paul has no plans to marry Jane Asher, George accepts credit for inventing the Beatles' haircuts, Ringo explains the rings and John didn't realize Cynthia had appeared on U.S. television in this uneventful encounter. | 8:14 |
| 9. John, Paul, George, Jimmy and...Ringo! | (Beat Crazy PROMO 002) side 1 | 5 June 1964 Cafe-restaurant Treslong, Vosselaan, Hillegom, Netherlands: On a swing through northern Europe on their way to Australia, the Beatles are in good humor as Herman Stok (Dutch) and Berend Boudewijn (English) field questions from an audience of 150 fans during a pre-show event. John introduces himself as John Leper, Jimmy Nichol lets down his guard and says replacing Ringo isn't too difficult. | 6:13 |
| 10. John, Paul, George, Jimmy and...Ringo! | (Beat Crazy PROMO 002) side 2 | 5 June 1964 Cafe-restaurant Treslong, Vosselaan, Hillegom, Netherlands: (continued) More Beatlemania-era questions and answers, including who mends the Beatles' stockings. | 6:20 |
| 11. The Beatles In Holland Thanks To VARA | (Dutch Beatles Museum BFR 19781963) | 5 June 1964 Cafe-restaurant Treslong, Vosselaan, Hillegom, Netherlands: (continued) A repeat of material on tracks 9 and 10 with commentary in Dutch, apparently excerpted from Beatles Unlimited's LP The Beatles Tussen de Bollen. | 9:07 |