10 years ago today (11/29/2001), George Harrison passed, at the too young age of 58. Yet, in his 58 years, he accomplished so much and improved all of our lives on the way. To list what he has meant to Beatles fans is not possible. We know in our hearts and that will always be with us. Plus, of course, that priceless volume of music he gave us. For younger fans who may not be as familiar with his solo work, go listen. You will find many, many gems not heard on radio. Right now I am listening to Cloud Nine. It brings back many warm memories and feelings. Go listen to his music today to celebrate his amazing life. Guaranteed to lift anyone’s spirits. Thank you George for being yourself. Peace and Love.

The Albert Maysles Documentary PAUL McCARTNEY: THE LOVE WE MAKE is being released on DVD on December 6th. This is a poignant look at the immediate post 9/11 look at NYC through Paul’s eyes. It takes us through those weeks leading up to The Concert for NYC. The concert featured Mick Jagger, Elton, Billy Joel, The Who, Clapton, James Taylor, and many others. Albert (along with his late brother) filmed The Beatles 1964 documentary What’s Happening in the U.S.A. We are offering a SPECIAL PRE-RELEASE SALE on this DVD from now until December 5th. Reserve your copy NOW for ONLY $12.00 and pay only $2.00 shipping. (PLEASE NOTE: The regular shipping of $6.75 shows up on your order, but IT WILL BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED TO $2.00 before processing.) If you preorder with other items, we will not add any extra shipping charge for the DVD to your full order.

THIS DAY IN BEATLES HISTORY, NOVEMBER 9, 1961: Some Beatles historians see this as the most important day in Beatles history. (I put it in a very close third behind The Day John met Paul (7/6/57) and the first Ed Sullivan appearance (2/9/64)). On this day 50 YEARS AGO, NEMS store manager BRIAN EPSTEIN and his assistant Alistair Taylor went to a lunch time concert down the street from the store in Liverpool, to see what the commotion was about. Brian was so impressed by what he saw and heard, he decided he wanted to manage them and get them a recording contract. Brian was a man of his word and to his credit, changed their look, put them in suits and most importantly, secured a recording contract with Parlophone Records, with producer George Martin. The stars had to be in alignment as it was the perfect combination of raw musical talent by 4 musicians and songwriters, a producer who understood what he heard and the guidance of a manager who went where no man had ever gone before, fulfilling The Beatles dreams of going to the ‘toppermost of the poppermost’. We give Brian full credit for moving them from the Liverpool stage to the world stage in just over 2 years. We do not understand how Brian has not yet been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. There is an ongoing petition to have him inducted. Go to  www.brianepstein.com if you want to sign the petition.