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It was 50 years ago today when The Beatles made their first appearance in the U.S. on The Ed Sullivan Show. The Fab Four went on to become one of the most iconic bands in music history. It was 1964 and not everyone was convinced that the British group would be a hit, but Bernie Ilson, author of Sundays with Sullivan: How the Ed Sullivan Show Brought Elvis, the Beatles, and Culture to America and one of the original publicists for The Ed Sullivan Show saw the potential, and as a result more than 73 million viewers tuned in. -
Lauryn Hill performs 'Something' on Letterman for Beatles Week [WATCH]
Lauryn Hill stopped by the Late Show with David Letterman last night as part of Beatles Week, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the band's appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. She performed the classic George Harrison-written track "Something," off 1969's Abbey Road. -
Relive Beatlemania at the Morrison Hotel Gallery's 50th anniversary exhibit curated by Julian Lennon
With this week marking the 50th anniversary of the Beatles coming to the United States, everyone from CBS to the New York Port Authority is celebrating the Fab Four. Now, you can experience the Beatles' journey across the pond and into the hearts of Americans for yourself at the Morrison Hotel Gallery. -
Freaky Friday: Florence and the Machine covers The Beatles' 'Oh! Darling'
At Music Times, we love a good cover song. There's something wonderful about repurposing music and essentially bringing life to another creation. Music is not a rigid and inflexible product but rather a malleable one that allows songs to take on a new life as others reimagine it. Nothing gets a crowd more excited than seeing one of their favorite bands cover one of their favorite songs. The cover song makes music accessible to new audiences, and spreading music is what we are all about. Welcome to Freak Friday. Each week we highlight a new cover song that we're crazy about. Have suggestions? Send them our way! This week, we give you... -
The Flaming Lips and Sean Lennon perform 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds' on Letterman [WATCH]
February 9 marks the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. In celebration, David Letterman, who currently occupies the Ed Sullivan Theater, has invited guests all week for Beatles-inspired performances. -
New York Port Authority to honor the Beatles with historical marker
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Beatle's invasion of the United States, the New York Port Authority is putting up a historical marker at the Central Terminal Area at John F. Kennedy Airport, the location where the Beatles first landed and where they held their first U.S. press conference before their debut U.S. appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. The event will take place February 7 at 11:30 a.m. ET, according to Radio.com. -
The Beatles will soon be represented in a footwear collection provided by Vans with a 'Yellow Submarine' theme
Vans is honoring the Beatles with a new footwear collaboration that will come out on March 1. The iconic band will also receive some well-deserved recognition tonight at the Grammys with the Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement Award. -
The Big Dream: David Lynch Presents Ringo Starr with Lifetime Achievement Award for Peace and Love
With only two Beatles still surviving, it's near impossible for either Paul McCartney or Ringo Starr to stay out of the limelight. Macca, aged 71, is still as prolific as he was in his 40s, yet Ringo, 73, remains ever more humble and tame (especially since Harry Nilsson... -
Eurythmics reuniting for Beatles tribute concert following the Grammys, joining likes of Maroon 5, John Mayer and Keith Urban
Sweet dreams are made of reunions. 1980s alt-rock hit makers the Eurythmics will be reuniting after the Grammys for one night and one purpose only: to pay tribute to the Beatles. -
'The Beatles Bootleg Recordings 1963' Reaches Billboard 200 despite $40 price tag
Society always celebrates the records that top the Billboard 200 album chart. Back of The Billboards is a Music Times weekly segment that looks at the opposite end: the new record that finished closest to the back of the Billboard 200 for the previous week. We hope to give a fighting chance to the bands you haven't heard of. -
Beatles release surprise 'Bootleg Recordings 1963' this morning
A rare set of Beatles recordings called The Beatles Bootleg Recordings 1963 became available this morning for $40 on iTunes, Rolling Stone reports. They note that the rare material may have been released simply to establish copyrights for its recordings. European Union copyright laws stipulate that the band and their label may own the recordings for a total of 70 years only if officially published, according to the article. -
The Beatles, Kraftwerk, Kris Kristofferson, more to be honored with Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement Award before Grammys
Seven musicians and performers will receive the Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement Award the night before the Grammys during January. You may have heard of a few of them: The Isley Brothers, Kraftwerk, Kris Kristofferson, Clifton Chenier, Maud Powell, Armando Manzanero and...oh yeah...The Beatles.
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