We’ve been having The Beatles’ albums on CD. This time, EMI is bringing you a brilliant audio collection comprising the magical journey of the Fab Four with The Beatles Stereo Boxset distributed by PolyEast Records. This perfect gift is now exclusively available at all Odyssey outlets.

For the first time, their entire recorded output has been re-mastered for the 21st century, complete with unique liner notes and special digital packaging to boot. Plus, the boxset does include a bonus DVD featuring all of these short sequences together so you can enjoy it on your very own DVD player. You can also avail The Beatles Stereo Boxset in a limited edition 16G USB Flash Drive housed in a green aluminum apple which contains full contents of the Beatles Stereo Boxset; 13 mini-documentaries in MPEG 4 video format; and custom-designed Flash Player menu system with full booklet artwork, album cover wallpapers and photo gallery.

What you have here are the original British Beatles albums just like what had been released before; only now, listeners can enjoy the first four albums – “Please Please Me,” “With The Beatles,” “Hard Day’s Night,” “Beatles For Sale” – available in true stereo for the very first time. Combined with the remaining nine albums recorded by the group between 1965 and 1970, this is a masterpiece set, and a special treasure trove of timeless, classic songs that changed the entire structure of popular music as we know it today.

Each title also comes with a special CD booklet containing many unreleased photographs that represent the time each album was originally released, plus well-written liner notes (including the original notes from the first four albums). The “Yellow Submarine” booklet contains both the original UK and US back cover notes together for the very first time. And what a thrill it is to finally be able to have the photo/comic-strip booklet from “Magical Mystery Tour” that was initially issued in the American LP in 1967, in an official CD release for the very first time. The “White Album” packaging includes the original poster, in a CD sized reproduction, that features the photo collage on one side, and the album’s song-lyrics on the other side. This marks the second time that this poster was made available in a “White Album” CD release, following the 30th anniversary reissue from 1998.

“Love Me Do” (both versions), “P. S. I Love You,” “Only A Northern Song,” “She Loves You,” “I’ll Get You” and “You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)” are all represented in their original monaural mixes, whereas the remaining songs are all in true stereo. Even “I Am The Walrus” still has its original mix of half-stereo/half-duo phonic, just like the first time around.

And, the bonus DVD boasts a well-produced mini documentary. Each segment features audio comments from The Beatles themselves along with George Martin. This DVD gives a fascinating insight into why these classic albums have stood the test of time so well, and continues to be so popular, even into the 21st century.

Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/237314/beatles-stereo-boxset-a-perfect-gift-all-time

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The last song in the movie soundtrack to be composed, the motion picture was being produced when Ringo made his statement that inspired the song (original movie title: Beatlemania). Walter Shenson, who was the movie producer of A Hard Day’s Night, told PBS that he said to John, “You need to write a song that will incorporate the movie’s title,” and Shenson was amazed when John came in the very next day with the song. He thought John would labor over it for days or weeks.

Phil Collins was one of the school kids brought in as extras for a scene in the movie where The Beatles perform. He didn’t make the cut, but years later, the film’s producer gave Collins the outtake footage with him in it and had Collins add commentary to the DVD release.

Lennon sang lead and Paul McCartney sang the middle sequences. John had Paul sing the middle section because he felt Paul had the more appropriate vocal range for it. Surprisingly, he insisted on singing a higher harmonization in “From Me To You” only a year earlier because he said he could sing the higher stuff better than Paul. (thanks, Adrian – Wilmington, DE)

A journalist friend of Lennon’s, Maureen Cleave, claims that she suggested a slight change to one of the lyrics for this song on the way to Abbey Road studios shortly before it was recorded. (thanks, John – London, England)

The Beatles recorded this in 9 takes on Thursday, April 16, 1964. It was written and recorded in a little more than 24 hours. It had to be done quickly when film name was changed from “Beatlemania!” to “A Hard Day’s Night.” (thanks, Ben – Cheverly, MD)

John Lennon used the phrase “A hard day’s night” in a his book In His Own Write before it was used as a song or movie title. He used it in the short story (more of a vignette) titled “Sad Michael.” An excerpt: “There was no reason for Michael to be sad that morning, (the little wretch): everyone liked him, (the scab). He’d had a hard day’s night that day, for Michael was a Cocky Watchtower.” (thanks, Susan – Toronto, Canada, for above 2)

In 1964, the Beatles won 2 Grammy awards. The first Grammy was Best New Artist. The second Grammy was Best Performance By A Vocal Group, which was awarded to this song. (thanks, Tommy – flower mound, TX)

At the 2002 Super Bowl, where Paul McCartney performed “Freedom,” Terry Bradshaw started singing this with McCartney when Paul joined the Fox announcers on the set.

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You know if you break my heart I’ll go, but I’ll be back
Again, ’cause I told you once before goodbye, but I came back again.
I love you so oh I’m the one who wants you, yes, I’m the one
Who wants you, oh ho, oh ho, oh
You could find better things to do, than to break my
Heart again, this time I will try to show that I’m not trying to pretend.
I thought that you would realize that if I ran away from you that you would want
Me too, but I’ve got a big surprise, oh ho, oh ho, oh
You could find better things to do, than to break my
Heart again, this time I will try to show that I’m not trying to pretend.
I wanna go but I hate to leave you, you know I hate to leave you , oh ho,
Oh ho, oh
You, if you break my heart I’ll go, but I’ll be back again.

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I’ve got somethin’ to say that might cause you pain
If I catch you talkin’ to that boy again
I’m gonna let you down
And leave you flat
Because I told you before
oh, You can’t do that

Well it’s the second time I’ve caught you talkin’ to him
Do I have to tell you one more time, I think it’s a sin
I think I’ll let you down (let you down)
And leave you flat (gonna let you down and leave you flat)
Because I told you before
oh, You can’t do that

Everybody’s greeeen
Cuz I’m the one who won your love
But if they seeee
You talking that way, They’ll Laugh in my face

So Please listen to me if you wanna stay mine
I can’t help my feelings I’ll go out of my mind
I gonna I’ll let you down (let you down)
And leave you flat (gonna let you down and leave you flat).
Because I told you before,
oh You can’t do that!

(You can’t do that)
(You can’t do that)
(You can’t do that)
(You can’t do that)
(You can’t do that)

Everybody’s greeeen
Cuz I’m the one that won your love
But if they seeee
You talking that way, They’ll Laugh in my face

So Please listen to me if you wanna stay mine
I can’t help my feelings I’ll go out of my mind
I gonna I’ll let you down (let you down)
And leave you flat (gonna let you down and leave you flat.
Because I told you before,

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Whoa-ho, whoa-ho,
I got a whole lot of things to tell her,
When I get home.
Come on, out of my way,
’cause I’m gonna see my baby today,
I’ve got a whole lot of things I’ve gotta say
To her.

Whoa-ho, whoa-ho,
I got a whole lot of things to tell her,
When I get home.
Come on if you please,
I’ve got no time for trivialities,
I’ve got a girl who’s waiting home for me tonight.

Whoa-ho, whoa-ho,
I got a whole lot of things to tell her,
When I get home.
When I’m getting home tonight, I’m gonna
Hold her tight.
I’m gonna love her till the cows come home,
I bet I’ll love her more,
Till I walk out that door
Again.

Come on, let me through,
I’ve got so many things, I’ve got to do,
I’ve got no business being here with you
This way.

Whoa-ho, whoa-ho,
I’ve got a whole lot of things to tell her
When I get home – yeah.

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You say you will love me
If I have to go.
You’ll be thinking of me,
Somehow I will know.
Someday when I’m lonely,
Wishing you weren’t so far away,
Then I will remember
Things we said today.
You say you’ll be mine, girl,
‘Til the end of time.
These days such a kind girl
Seems so hard to find.
Someday when we’re dreaming,
Deep in love, not a lot to say.
Then we will remember
Things we said today.
Me, I’m just the lucky kind.
Love to hear you say that love is luck.
And, though we may be blind,
Love is here to stay. And that’s enough
To make you mine, girl,
Be the only one.
Love me all the time, girl.
We’ll go on and on.
Someday when we’re dreaming,
Deep in love, not a lot to say.
Then we will remember
Things we said today.
Me, I’m just the lucky kind.
Love to hear you say that love is luck.
And, though we may be blind,
Love is here to stay. And that’s enough
To make you mine, girl,
Be the only one
Love me all the time, girl.
We’ll go on and on.
Someday when we’re dreaming,
Deep in love, not a lot to say.
Then we will remember
Things we said today.

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I’ve got every reason on earth to be mad, ’cause I’ve just
Lost the only girl I had. If I could get my way, I’d get
Myself locked up today, but I can’t so I cry instead.
I’ve got a chip on my shoulder that’s bigger than my feet, I
Can’t talk to people that I meet. If I could see you now,
I’d try to make you sad somehow, but I can’t so I cry instead.
Don’t want to cry when there’s people there, I get shy when
They start to stare, I’m gonna hide myself away, ay hay;
But I’ll come back again someday.
And when I do you’d better hide all the girls, I’m gonna
Break their hearts all ’round the world. Yes, I’m gonna
Break them in two, and show you what your loving man can
Do, until then I’ll cry instead.
Don’t want to cry when there’s people there, I get shy when
They start to stare, I’m gonna hide myself away, ay hay;
But I’ll come back again someday.
And when I do you’d better hide all the girls, ’cause I’m gonna
Break their hearts all ’round the world. Yes, I’m gonna
Break them in two, and show you what your loving man can
Do, until then I’ll cry instead.

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Any time at all, any time at all, any time at all , all
you’ve gotta do is call and I’ll be there.
If you need somebody to love, just look into my eyes, I’ll
be there to make you feel right.
If you’re feeling sorry and sad, I’d really sympathize.
Don’t you be sad, just call me tonight.
Any time at all, any time at all, any time at all , all
you’ve gotta do is call and I’ll be there.
If the sun has faded away, I’ll try to make it shine,
there’s nothing I won’t do
If you need a shoulder to cry on I hope it will be mine.
Call me tonight, and I’ll come to you.
Any time at all, any time at all, any time at all , all
you’ve gotta do is call and I’ll be there.
Any time at all, all you’ve gotta do is call and I’ll be there.

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Can’t buy me love, love
Can’t buy me love

I’ll buy you a diamond ring my friend if it makes you feel alright
I’ll get you anything my friend if it makes you feel alright
‘Cause I don’t care too much for money, money can’t buy me love

I’ll give you all I got to give if you say you love me too
I may not have a lot to give but what I got I’ll give to you
I don’t care too much for money, money can’t buy me love

Can’t buy me love, everybody tells me so
Can’t buy me love, no no no, no

Say you don’t need no diamond rings and I’ll be satisfied
Tell me that you want the kind of thing that money just can’t buy
I don’t care too much for money, money can’t buy me love

Can’t buy me love, everybody tells me so
Can’t buy me love, no no no, no

Say you don’t want no diamond rings and I’ll be satisfied
Tell me that you want the kind of things that money just can’t buy
I don’t care too much for money, money can’t buy me love

Can’t buy me love, love,
(Can’t buy me) love

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Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me,
Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me.

Well I gave you ev’rything I had,
But you left me sitting on my own,
Did you have to treat me oh so bad,
All I do is hang my head and moan.

Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me,
Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me.

If there’s something I have said or done,
Tell me what and I’ll apologize,
If you don’t really can’t go on,
Holding back these tears in my eyes.

Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me,
Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me.

Well I beg you on my bended knees,
If you’ll only listen to my pleas,
Is there anything I can do,
’cause I really can’t stand it, I’m so in love with you.

Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me.

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