Today, 55 years ago, Ella Fitzgerald’s bluesy, brassy version of ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ became the first Beatle’s rendition by another artist to hit the UK charts. Originally written by Paul McCartney, the song was rearranged by Frank DeVol for Fitzgerald’s 1964 album, ‘Hello Dolly’.
Beatles single “Ticket to Ride” was released on Capitol records today, 54 years ago. Written by John Lennon and credited by both Lennon and Paul McCartney, the song quickly became the band’s seventh consecutive number 1 hit in the United Kingdom and their third consecutive number 1 hit in the United States. As stated by the single’s label, the song was from the film ‘Eight Arms to Hold You’ (the original name for the movie ‘Help!’). Well-known music critic, Ian MacDonald, described the song as “psychologically deeper than anything the Beatles had recorded before” and “extraordinary for its time”. The Carpenters covered the song and 1969 and managed to peak at #54 on the Billboard Hot 100 with their version.
Former Beatle, Paul McCartney will be back on the road next year in support of his upcoming album ‘Egypt Station’. As the December UK dates are selling out, the artist has now announced five new shows across the US. Tickets are available online. See tour dates below.
09-17 Québec City, Québec – Centre Videotron
09-20 Montreal, Québec
09-28 Winnipeg, Manitoba – Bell MTS Place
09-30 Edmonton, Alberta – Rogers Place
10-05 Austin, TX – Austin City Limits
10-12 Austin, TX Austin City Limits
10-31-11-01 Tokyo, Japan – Tokyo Dome
11-08 Nagoya, Japan – Nagoya Dome
11-30 Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
12-03 Krakow, Poland – Tauron Arena
12-05-06 Vienna, Austria – Stadthalle
12-12 Liverpool, England – Echo Arena
12-14 Glasgow, Scotland – SSE Hydro
12-16 London, England – 02 Arena
05-27 Raliegh, NC – PNC Arena
05-30 Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena
06-01 Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena
06-06 Madison, WI – Kohl Center
06-11 Moline, IL – TaxSlayer Center
Sir Paul McCartney was made Companion of Honour Friday by Queen Elizabeth in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. He received this honour from the Queen more than 20 years after his knighthood. The 75-year-old artist was accompanied by his wife Nancy at the event and wore a tailored suit, custom-made by his 46-year-old daughter, Stella. He paid tribute to his late Liverpool mom and dad wishing that they would have been there to witness the event. Sir Ringo Starr, the only other living Beatle received a knighthood earlier this year. Founded in 1917, The Order of the Companions of Honour consists of the Queen and a maximum of 65 members of which McCartney is one of the few singers along with Dame Vera Lynn, 101 and Dame Janet Baker.
The visuals are released for the latest Kanye West single which features legendary artist and former Beatle Paul McCartney.
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