Beatles News

Book Review: Larry Kane's "Lennon Revealed" Offers A Fair, Moving and Honest Portrait of John Lennon

October 2005 - Monthly Summary - From October 4th - 7th, Cynthia Lennon did several TV appearances in New York to promote her new book 'John'. There was a book signing event at Barnes and Noble at Union Square in Manhattan on October 7th. Interviews with Cynthia appeared in the Chicago Tribune, the Washington Post, the New York Daily News and Newsweek. She also did many radio interviews, both in America and the UK.

Paul McCartney had a book signing in New York City on October 3 to promote his children's book (for collectors of all ages), "High In The Clouds".

"Working Class Hero: The Definitive Lennon" 2 CD compilation is released on October 4th.

The "Walls and Bridges" and "Sometime In New York City" reissues are announced for November 22nd. According to the track listing, the reissue for "Sometime In New York City" will be a single CD. The live with Zappa tracks "Jamrag," "Scumbag," and "Au" have been dropped from the original album lineup and the reissue adds both sides of the "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" single.

Tributes for what would have been John Lennon's 65th birthday are generated through the media and in many special events.

An official site for John Lennon was launched with recent news, history, bio, discography, videos, photos, drawings, store and downloads. A 2nd official site was launched to promote "Working Class Hero: The Definitive Lennon" 2 CD compilation. In related news, "Working Class Hero: The Definitive Lennon" debuts at #11 on the UK chart.

Paul McCartney’s 2nd single from “Chaos and Creation” will be released on November 21st. The “Jenny Wren” single includes the unreleased tracks "I Want You To Fly", "This Loving Game" and "Summer Of 59".

Paul McCartney is featured on several magazine covers including the October 20th issue of "Rolling Stone" magazine (RS#985) and the November 2005 issue of "Guitar  Player" magazine.

Promotion for "The Concert for Bangladesh" reissue includes print and radio interviews with Olivia Harrison, a new web site, an exhibit at the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame and a private screening of the accompanying documentary in L.A on October 19th.

Following the screening of the documentary "The Concert For Bangladesh Revisited", 450 guests gathered on the Warner Bros film lot to hear the Concert For Bangladesh veterans' band and friends perform. A string arrangement of "Within You Without You" was followed by "Give Me Love", "Here Comes The Sun" and finally a rousing version of "Isn't It A Pity" – featuring Ringo on drums.

The Concert For Bangladesh veterans band were:

    * Billy Preston – vocals and keyboards
    * Ringo Starr – drums
    * Klaus Voormann – bass
    * Jim Keltner - drums
    * Jim Horn – the Hollywood Horns
    * Chuck Findley – the Hollywood Horns

The “Bangladesh” documentary will also be televised throughout the world this fall and winter. The DVD (standard and deluxe version) was released on October 25th with improved video and an exceptional audio mix.

Ringo was interviewed on BBC Radio 2 on October 28th (on the "Steve Wright In The Afternoon" show).

Paul McCartney's "Jenny Wren" is released to radio on October 31st.

October 31, 2005 - Forbes: Lennon Lifts Auctions As Fans Await Beatles Book ; Time: Mean Mr. Lennon ; digitally Obsessed: DVD Review: The Dick Cavett Show: John and Yoko Collection (1971-1972) ; Reuters: Lennon top icon for US rock photographer ; The Rutherford Institute: The Beatles Started a Cultural Revolution ; The Register-Guard: Four Decades Later, Here Comes More Fun ; The Sunday Mail: The Beatles in Australia ; Denver Post: Fab 5 things to know about Paul .
 
October 30, 2005 - AP Wire: Anticipated Beatles bio comes out Tuesday ; Daytrippin' Magazine: Review: The Beatles: The Biography by Bob Spitz ; Rocky Mountain News: With a little help... ; Miami Herald: Sir Paul chats about his fave squirrel ; The Province: Best of the Beatles fantastic story ; San Francisco Chronicle: Imagine John Lennon from cheeky lad to star ; AP Wire: Lennon's 'Abbey Road' suit goes for $118K .

October 28, 2005 - Variety100.com - Celebrating 100 Years of Variety - 'The Apollonian spirit of the Beatles' ; Variety100.com - Celebrating 100 Years of Variety - 'Here, there & everywhere' .

Ringo was interviewed on BBC Radio 2 earlier today (the "Steve Wright In The Afternoon" show). The show is archived at this web site: BBC - Radio 2 - Steve Wright Home Page .

Book Alert: Here's the cover for Geoff Emerick upcoming book to be released on March 16th, 2006.

Web Links: INDOlink - NRI News - After 34 years, The Concert For Bangladesh Just Keeps on Giving ; South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Pop's greatest, in two concerts ; Daily Post: £81,500 for Beatle busts ; DesMoinesRegister: McCartney puts entire brilliant career on display ; Des Moines Register: For the love of Paul: Fans endure long lines, high prices to see McCartney ; Star Tribune: McCartney takes little lakeside mystery tour ; Enjoy Billings: On tour at 63, McCartney gives it his all ; Enjoy Billings: Weekly Web: It's a fab, fab, fab, fab world ; KETV.com: McCartney Packs Iowa Show ; KCCI.com: Fans Get Last-Minute McCartney Tickets ; Post-Gazette: Expectations 'High' for McCartney book ; HeraldNet: Latest McCartney album his best effort since 1989 ; Green Bay Press-Gazette: Teen review: Former Beatle McCartney has the magic to bring ages together on new tour ; Star Tribune: From British Isles to Lake of the Isles for McCartney ; The News Tribune: New rock from old rockers ; The Seattle Times: Granddads of rock: Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney still got it ; Entertainment Weekly: Lennon top icon for U.S. rock photographer ; i-Newswire: Do You Want To Know A Secret? John Lennon’s Clandestine Friend Reveals Unheard Ex-Beatle’s Music ; Orlando Sentinel: Various artists: This Bird Has Flown (3 stars out of 5) ; Financial Times: Look how far he’s come ; E! Online: Team Spector's Setback .

From www.theconcertforbangladesh.com:

Gala Screening of "The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited"

At the Steven J. Ross Theater in Burbank, a gala screening was held to celebrate the release of "The Concert For Bangladesh" on DVD and CD.

Following the screening of the documentary "The Concert For Bangladesh Revisited", the 450 guests gathered on the Warner Bros film lot to hear the Concert For Bangladesh veterans' band and friends perform.

A string arrangement of "Within You Without You" was followed by "Give Me Love", "Here Comes The Sun" and finally a rousing version of "Isn't It A Pity" – featuring Ringo on drums.

The Concert For Bangladesh veterans band were:

    * Billy Preston – vocals and keyboards
    * Ringo Starr – drums
    * Klaus Voormann – bass
    * Jim Keltner - drums
    * Jim Horn – the Hollywood Horns
    * Chuck Findley – the Hollywood Horns

From thebeatles.com newsletter:

BROADCAST TIMES FOR THE CONCERT FOR BANGLADESH REVISITED

The documentary "The Concert For Bangladesh Revisited With George Harrison and friends" is to be shown on television around the globe over the next two months.

To find out when and where your local broadcaster is showing the documentary here are the latest schedules:



UK: BBC 4, 2nd November: The Concert For Bangladesh Revisited, 10.40pm

USA: American Public Television are broadcasting The Concert For Bangladesh Revisited after the 31st October. Check the PBS website for local listings.

Japan: GYAO Internet Broadcast will be showing the documentary online after 29th November.

Denmark: TV2 are broadcasting the documentary - check local listing for schedule.

Sweden: SVT are broadcasting the documentary - check local listings for schedule.

France: France 4 are broadcasting the documentary in December - check local
listings for schedule.

You can buy your copy of the DVD of the film and documentary, and the audio CD, at the official website:

www.theconcertforbangladesh.com

TheBeatles.com

October 27, 2005 - Des Moines Register: Sir Paul plays D.M. tonight ; WHO TV - Des Moines: McCartney Mania ; KCCI.com: Sold-Out Show To Bring $1.7M To Metro ; WCCO-TV: Fans Sing Sir Paul's Praises In St. Paul ; Minneapolis Star Tribune: Sir Paul takes a lap through great songs ; Seattle Post-Intelligencer: DJ is primed for Paul McCartney ; Metro Weekly: The Cute One ; The Daily Princetonian: Beatles musical film to be shot on campus ; Guardian Unlimited: Elvis tops earnings list of dead celebrities for fourth year ; BBC News: Beatles waxworks sell for £81,500 ; The Heights: Album review: The Beatles take flight again ; Cheboygan Tribune: Beatles graced the front page of the Trib in 1965 ; Seattle Post Intelligencer: Who says dinosaurs can't rock? ; Des Moines Register: Beatles forever: Sidemen fare better than 'Soul' tribute ; BBC News: Live 8 DVD gets premiere launch ; ITN: Stars turn out for Live 8 DVD launch .

Paul McCartney's "Jenny Wren" is being released to radio on October 31st.

Pictured is the cover for the radio promo CD (single track, 'radio edit' version).

October 26, 2005 - Des Moines Register: Last-minute Paul McCartney concert tickets available ; Paste Magazine: Feature: Paul McCartney Walks the Fine Line Between Chaos and Creation (Page 1 of 4) ; Burlington Free Press: Review: At 62, McCartney still magical ; East Valley Living: "A Day In His Life" - Tribute To Music Icon John Lennon Staged At Mesa Arts Center ; Spin.com: Various Artists: This Bird Has Flown: A 40th Anniversary Tribute to the Beatles' Rubber Soul (Razor and Tie) ; The Daily Princetonian: Beatles musical film to be shot on campus ; Daily Post: Pictures of fame and fading smiles ; Daily Post: Quarrymen re-unite for a breakfast spot on Australian TV .

October 25, 2005 - RollingStone.com: George Harrison : Harrison Show Revisited - "George Harrison's "Concert for Bangladesh," in new DVD and CD versions, was the first all-star benefit performance " ; PRNewswire: U.S. Fund for UNICEF: Announcement of The George Harrison Fund for UNICEF at the Documentary Screening of 'The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited With George Harrison and Friends' .

As stated in this press release from www.paulmccartney.com, The UK CD single for "Jenny Wren" has been moved up to November 21st:

PAUL MCCARTNEY TO RELEASE BRAND NEW SINGLE JENNY WREN - NOVEMBER 21ST 2005

'Jenny Wren' is the second single to be taken from Paul McCartney's new highly acclaimed album 'Chaos And Creation In The Backyard'. Fast becoming a live favourite on Paul's 37-date sell-out 'US' tour of North America and Canada, 'Jenny Wren' is classic Paul McCartney. The press have described 'Jenny Wren' as, "his most poignant and affecting song in years" and "endearing and unexpectedly affecting."

'Jenny Wren' is both a soulful and mournful song with a simple and incredibly effective arrangement. It's difficult not to be moved by the heart tugging melody. It's an acoustic track in the style of much loved McCartney songs 'Mother Nature's Son', 'Calico Sky' and 'Blackbird'. McCartney in fact describes the track as "daughter of blackbird."

"I was in Los Angeles and I was in one of those moods. I wanted to go and play my guitar in the great outdoors. So I went into a spot in one of the canyons there, lovely nature spot, getting away from all the traffic and sat down and started playing. It's just that kind of genre that I love and I just had a lot of fun, wrote the basis of it there outdoors in the canyon, lovely day, went back home that night to where we were staying and sat around while dinner was getting made and made it up. But it's funny actually I was talking to someone about how much I love Dickens. And this person said 'Ah, Jenny Wren, our mutual friend,' which is this character in the Dickens book Our Mutual Friend. She is this really cool little girl who's sort of magical, who sees the good in things and I think subconsciously that reminded me that's where I got it from. But to me it was just something to do with Blackbird. A Wren is one of my favourite birds - a little English bird, the smallest English bird a
nd I always feel very privileged to see a wren. So it's a combination of all of that."

In a rock n' roll first 'Jenny Wren' features a duduk solo. The duduk, an Armenian wind instrument, is one of the oldest wind instruments in the world.

'Chaos And Creation In The Backyard' was released in September to global critical acclaim. Upon its release it went straight into the Top 10 of the album charts in over 14 different countries across the world, including the UK and the US. It's Paul's 20th studio album since leaving The Beatles and was produced by Nigel Godrich. 'Chaos And Creation In The Backyard' is a return to the basics for McCartney. The album successfully fuses his undeniable song writing talents with his unparalleled musicianship. In fact, McCartney is credited with playing the majority of the instruments on the album, which is somewhat reminiscent of "McCartney" (1970) when he was credited with playing all of the instruments. They include the drums, guitar, bass, keyboards, as well as many of the less traditional instruments such as block flute, harmonium and flugelhorn.

Paul McCartney is currently on his fastest selling tour ever of the US. He plays 37 shows over three months. Winning rave reviews the shows have attracted high profile fans such as Tony Bennett, Steve Buscemi, Oasis and Lenny Kravitz. By the end of November Paul will have played to over half a million people across America.

'Chaos And Creation In The Backyard' is available in all record stores across the UK.

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Web Links: Des Moines Register: McCartney: Behind the legend ; WHO TV: Des Moines: Getting Ready For McCartney ; KCCI.com: Wells Fargo Says Get To McCartney Early ; JS Online: Sir Paul still rocks ; IOL: McCartney's sixty-four dilemma ; Contact Music: McCartney's Manager Nightmares ; M&C: Live 8 DVD stills, trailer and details ; Chart Attack: John Lennon*s Montreal-Written "Give Peace A Chance" Lyrics For Sale ; ZA@Play: The many faces of John Lennon ; New University Paper: An Intimate Portrait of John Lennon ; Ananova: Bono: Yoko said I'm John's son ; CTV.ca: Famous peace anthem lyrics on the auction block ; CBC Arts: Back-of-envelope lyrics for 'Give Peace a Chance' on auction ; Vancouver Sun: Lennon's Give Peace a Chance lyrics to be auctioned next month in London ; p2pnet.net: Lennon's Give Peace a Chance ; Canada.com (CP): John Lennon retrospective opens in Paris at Cite de la Musique ; The Flint Journal: It was a ringer, not Ringo, who paid visit to Bronner's ; andPOP: Interview with Original Beatles Drummer Pete Best .

October 23, 2005 - JS Online: Maybe he's amazing - McCartney embraces 'Yesterday' and today ; Buffalo News: Out of Tune ; Detroit News: Stretching 'Rubber Soul': A new spin on the tribute cd ; The Boston Globe: The Beatles' influence plays out in track-by-track tribute CD ; CalendarLive.com: Rock 'n' 'Soul' music .

October 22, 2005 - Paul is on the cover of the November 2005 issue of "Guitar  Player" magazine: Guitar Player magazine: 'Here, There, and Everywhere" .

Audio: NPR : Paul McCartney Tries to Recapture a Fresh Sound .

Book Review: New York Times: Behind the Beatlemania: Just the Facts, Lots of Them .

The "Concert For Bangladesh" website has been updated, including a promotional trailer. Related Links: George Harrison Fund for UNICEF ; Toronto Sun: Interview with George Harrison's widow ; Reuters: Billboard album reviews: George Harrison And Friends Album Reissue: The Concert For Bangladesh ; Guardian Unlimited: Film & Music: George Harrison and Friends, The Concert For Bangladesh ; Entertainmentwise: Win A Copy Of George Harrison's Concert For Bangladesh DVD!!! .

The remaining Lennon CD reissues have been moved up to November 22nd. Here's the official press release:

Capitol to reissue two John Lennon albums on November 22

(New York, NY) -- Following the release of the Working Class Hero - the Definitive Lennon retrospective 2CD earlier this month, Capitol Records will reissue two Lennon catalogue solo albums on November 22.

And www.johnlennon.com, the first official John Lennon website, has been launched through a joint effort between Yoko Ono and Capitol/EMI. Fans can browse an extensive collection of Lennon photos, drawings and videos, as well as a comprehensive historical timeline of his life.

Sometime in New York City and Walls and Bridges are the latest releases in a campaign of reissues featuring remixed and/or remastered tracks. Sometime in New York City now appears as a single CD, condensed from the original double.

Sometime in New York City was originally released in 1972. Tackling a range of issues including feminism, black activism and unrest in Northern Ireland, the album reflected the fact that John and Yoko had settled in New York and were part of a radical, highly politicized arts scene centered around their Greenwich Village apartment. It also reflected John's newfound love for New York, a city he fondly called "a big Liverpool."

Sometime in New York City was recorded with the group Elephant's Memory, featured several Yoko compositions, and originally featured a bonus disc, "Live Jam," culled from two sources. The first was a December 1969 gig by the Plastic Ono Band at London's Lyceum. Billed as a "peace for Christmas" event, the night saw John and Yoko joined onstage by guests including George Harrison, Eric Clapton and Keith Moon.

The remaining tracks on the original double album were taken from a surprise appearance at Frank Zappa's Fillmore East show in June 1971. Yoko has now edited these tracks for the reissued album, making the new version of the album a concise single CD.

For this new single CD, "Listen, The Snow is Falling" and "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" have been added. "Happy Xmas" did not feature on the original album, although it preceded its release when it was released as a single, backed with "Listen, The Snow is Falling" in the U.S. in 1971 and in the U.K. a year later. "Happy Xmas" has gone on to become one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time and was the fulcrum around which John and Yoko built their highly visible billboard peace campaigns, which would dominate the most populated areas of major cities with the slogan "War is over! If you want it. Happy Christmas from John and Yoko". Yoko continues this idea to this day, often using billboards and newspaper ads to spread the peace message.

Sometime In New York City Track Listing:

Woman Is The Nigger Of The World
Sisters O Sisters
Attica State
Born In A Prison
New York City
Sunday Bloody Sunday
The Luck Of The Irish
John Sinclair
Angela
We're All Water
Cold Turkey (Live At The Lyceum Ballroom, 1969)
Don't Worry Kyoko (Live At The Lyceum, 1969)
Well (Baby Please Don't Go) (Live At The Fillmore East, 1971)
Listen, The Snow Is Falling
Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

All tracks have been remixed except "John Sinclair" and "Attica State," which have been remastered.

Walls and Bridges was first released in 1974 and features contributions from Elton John, Klaus Voormann, Jesse Ed Davis, Jim Keltner and Nicky Hopkins. It gave John his first solo #1 hit single with "Whatever Gets You Thru The Night" and, perhaps because of the turmoil he was going through at the time, proved to be a great album overall. This new edition features three bonus tracks including a live version of "Whatever Gets You Through The Night" recorded live at Madison Square Garden on November 28, 1974.

This was the legendary show where Lennon made a surprise appearance with Elton, having lost a bet that the song would top the chart. Elton challenged that John should repay the favor by appearing onstage with him in a show that would go on to attain legendary status for two reasons - it led to the reconciliation of John and Yoko after John's 'lost weekend', and it would turn out to be the last time John ever appeared on a public stage.

Two further bonus tracks are "Nobody Loves You (When You're Down and Out)," a previously unreleased acoustic outtake, and an interview recorded in L.A. from the b-side of a special pressing of 'Whatever Gets You Thru The Night'.

Walls And Bridges Track Listing:

Going Down On Love
Whatever Gets You Thru The Night
Old Dirt Road *
What You Got
Bless You *
Scared *
#9 Dream
Surprise Surprise
Steel And Glass
Beef Jerky
Nobody Loves You (When You're Down And Out) *
Ya Ya

All tracks have been remixed except * which have been re-mastered.

Web Links: Daily Mail: Free John Lennon 'In His Life' DVD with this weekend's Mail on Sunday ; 6ABC (AP): Yoko Remodels for Lennon Exhibit ; Stuff.co.nz: CD review: Working Class Hero - The Definitive Lennon ; Gadling: New York City: John Lennon ; The Jewish Exponent: Of War and Peace… and Music: Larry Kane offers revelations of John Lennon''s life as poet and protester ; AP Wire: Is anyone hearing John Lennon's message? ; Mirror.co.uk: Ono! He Did Wrie To Rhyme ; Gigwise: The Subways Cover John Lennon On New Single ; eJazzNews: Pat Metheny Joins The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Joins Music Player Live Expo In New York on October 22 ; Jazz News: Metheny & The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus .

Independent Online: Paul McCartney: Now I'm sixty-three ; The Detroit News: McCartney fans stage ultimate engagement ; Des Moines Register: To meet him is to love him ; Chicago Daily Southtown: 'Chaos' aside, McCartney a treat ; Metromix. McCartney's concert rests on his laurels ; Chicago Sun-Times: Mystery is missing magic in McCartney's tour ; Democrat & Chronicle: McCartney-inspired fan gets to say thanks face-to-face .

The Sun Online: Beatle Ringo is Best sub ; The Flint Journal: Ringo Starr adds glow to Bronner's Christmas Wonderland ; Tallahassee Democrat: All-star CD to help hurricane victims ; Ottumwa Courier: Best to play in What Cheer .

Guardian Unlimited: Tussauds mop-tops under hammer ; Contact Music: Parker's Son Insists On Beatles-Inspired Attire ; Borehamwood & Elstree Times: Beatlemania In Borehamwood ; StandardNET/Standard-Examiner: Being the Beatles .
 
UCW Entertainment Newswire: Stevie Wonder's New Album 'A Time To Love' In Stores ; Winnipeg Sun: CD Review: Stevie Wonder: A Time 2 Love .

October 19, 2005 - Promotion For "The Concert For Bangladesh" Reissue:

The Concert for Bangladesh: Celebration in LA

On October 19th, Apple and Unicef are celebrating the impact that this historic concert has had on generations of musicians and fans.

The documentary - to be featured on the forthcoming DVD - will be shown at a private screening at 7:30pm and will be followed by a reception with a performance by one of the key artists in the film - Billy Preston. The event will be attended by many of the original cast and crew of the film, and guests of UNICEF and Apple.

The Concert for Bangladesh DVD and CD will be launched on October 25th in the USA and October 24th in the rest of the world.

With all artist royalties still supporting UNICEF's programs The Concert for Bangladesh will continue to have a positive impact on childrens' lives around the world.

When: 7:30pm Arrivals
8:00pm Screening
Where: Steven J. Ross Theater
Warner Bros. Studios
4000 Warner Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91522

New Olivia Harrison Interview: Independent Online Edition: George Harrison: His widow talks about realising his final vision . Olivia will be simultaneously broadcast on two Beatle radio shows at Sunday, October 23 (8 a.m. Pacific Time). Both shows can be heard online. Here are the station links: 101KGB - San Diego's Classic Rock and Q1043 - New York's Only Classic Rock Station (on Ken Dashow's "Breakfast With The Beatles" program).

A (3 minute 46 second) promotional clip for the "Concert For Bangladesh" DVD is available at the following link (Quicktime and Real Audio format).

Web Links: Mirror.co.uk: Exclusive: Paul vs Yoko ; USA Today: Music lives, through Paul McCartney ; Business Wire: Paul McCartney and Fidelity Investments Launch ''The Music Lives Foundation''; Music Icon and Investment Leader Team Up To Help Keep Music Education Alive in Schools ; Des Moines Register: Fuson: Iowa hasn't seen excitement, till there was Paul ; The Saginaw News: Was that really Ringo shopping at Bronner's? ; PRNewswire: Music Industry Helps Bridge the Gulf With 'Hurricane Relief: Come Together Now' ; Gigwise: Ozzy Osbourne To Release Beatles Cover ; BBC News: Beatle's brother appears in court .

October 17, 2005 - Detroit News: McCartney plays up life in music ; News Sentinel: A magical tour ; CNN.com: The top magazine covers of last 40 years ; AP: Lennon Rolling Stone cover named No. 1 ; BusinessWire: American Society of Magazine Editors Unveils Top 40 Magazine Covers of the Last 40 Years; Rolling Stone, Esquire and The New Yorker Garner Top Honors in ASME's Magazine 40/40 Competition ; The Register-Guard: For the love of Lennon ; Blogcritics.org: Review: Paul McCartney Chaos and Creation in the Backyard Yields at Least One Classic ; Scotsman.com: McCartney: Ono 'not the brightest' ; USAToday.com: All-star CD to help hurricane victims ; The Globe and Mail: Indian guru who taught the Beatles sets sights on Canada ; Top40-Charts.com: Ozzy Covers 'In My Life': New Single Out November 14, 2005! ; AP Wire: EMI predicts revenue growth on releases .

October 16, 2005 - Contact Music: McCartney Apologies For Ono's Attack ; Cleveland Plain Dealer: Harrison benefit moved the heart of rock 'n' roll ; The Flint Journal: Finally at ease, McCartney gives, receives the love ; Chicago Sun-Times: A peek into McCartney's 'Backyard' ; Morning Call: Cynthia Lennon's 'John' adds little fodder to the Beatles canon ; The Observer: Review: John by Cynthia Lennon ; Toronto Sun: Interview with Pete Best ; Jazz News: Beatle Pete Best and The Michael Packer Blues Band .

Deluxe limited edition of the "Concert For Bangladesh" DVD:
Contents include 64 page booklet; original film poster; 10 postcards; Apple logo clingzee; handwritten lyrics to the song 'Bangla Desh'; George Harrison UNICEF fund insert. (Photo: © Warner Music Vision).

Here's a related press release:

George Harrison and Friends: The Concert for Bangladesh Exhibit to Open at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum 10.3.05

Groundbreaking Benefit Concert Examined by Rock Hall

CLEVELAND (October 3, 2005) – The Concert for Bangladesh was the first major benefit concert of its kind and paved the way for Live Aid, Farm Aid, Live 8 and the other rock aid events that came later. The Concert for Bangladesh brought together an extraordinary group of major artists collaborating for a common humanitarian cause. Organized by George Harrison, the event sold out Madison Square Garden in New York City, generated millions of dollars for UNICEF and raised awareness for the organization around the world. The concert also resulted in a Grammy-winning triple-album box set and feature film.

An exhibit dedicated to this event will open in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s Circular Gallery on October 20 and will run through March 26, 2006. The Rock Hall will unveil the new exhibit at a special Members preview on October 20, 2005.

"In an era where the all-star benefit concert is a staple in the entertainment business, it’s important to look back and see where it all started," said Jim Henke, chief curator of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. "George Harrison was the first rock star to be able to use his fame to not only bring fellow artists together for a cause but create an awareness about an issue that might have otherwise passed the world by."

Special Members Only Event:
An intimate reception for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum members will take place on October 20 at 7:00 p.m. Olivia Harrison, George Harrison’s widow, will be present at the event. The night will include a special screening of “The Concert For Bangladesh Revisited with George Harrison and Friends” documentary followed by an exhibit tour and reception.

Tickets are $5 per person and there is a 2-ticket limit for each member. Call 216.515.8427 starting October 3 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Space is limited and is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

The exhibit coincides with the October 25, 2005, release of “The Concert For Bangladesh – George Harrison & friends” on CD and DVD. The 2-DVD and 2-CD sets will both be released by Apple Corps/Rhino. The DVD includes the original 99-minute film restored and remixed in 5.1, as well as 72-minutes of extras. The extras feature a 45-minute documentary “The Concert For Bangladesh Revisited with George Harrison & friends,” about the background to the two shows with exclusive interviews and contributions from UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Sir Bob Geldof. There is also previously unseen footage: “If Not For you,” featuring Harrison and Bob Dylan from rehearsals, “Come On In My Kitchen” featuring Harrison, Eric Clapton and Leon Russell at the sound check and a Bob Dylan performance from the afternoon show of “Love Minus Zero/No Limit,” not included in the original film.

The album of the concert has been remixed and repackaged and will contain an additional track – the Bob Dylan performances of Love Minus Zero/No Limit.”

About the Concert for Bangladesh:
The concerts – there were actually two concerts, both on August 1, 1971 – came about after Indian musician Ravi Shankar approached Harrison about the crisis in Bangladesh, where a brutal civil war had killed thousands of people and forced even more people into exile. In the end, Harrison assembled an all-star lineup that, in addition to himself and Ravi Shankar, included Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Leon Russell, Klaus Voormann, Jim Keltner, Carl Radle, the members of Badfinger and others. Artifacts in this exhibit include George Harrison’s original lyrics to the song “Bangla Desh,” Ravi Shankar’s sitar, a vest worn by Ringo Starr and a suit worn by Harrison at the concert, the original album art and more.

About the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum:
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum exists to educate its visitors, fans and scholars from around the world about the history and significance of rock and roll music. The Museum carries out this mission through its efforts to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret this art form.

The Museum is open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. On Wednesdays the Museum is open until 9:00 p.m. Museum admission is $20.00 for adults, $14.00 for seniors (60+), $11 for children (9-12) and children under 8 and Museum members are free.

October 15, 2005 - Detroit news: Energy and emotion flow in McCartney marathon ; The Battalion: McCartney makes beautiful 'Chaos' ; Independent Online Edition: Yoko Ono claims she was misquoted over McCartney outburst ; Rocky Mountain News: Even in return to spotlight, trouble follows Badfinger ; albumvote.co.uk: U2 and McCartney to Team Up Again? ; Detroit News: Recent music-themed offerings look back at rock legends ; BBC News: Beatles named 'icons of century' ; VOA News: Magazine Says Beatles Most Influential Entertainers of Past 100 Years ; Sydney Morning Herald: Beatles rule with a little help from their fans ; Herald News Daily: Orbison colleagues petition for commemorative stamp .

October 14, 2005 - Detroit News: 'Yesterday' with Paul ; Detroit Free Press: With A Little Pluck: Paul McCartney, who has weathered decades of career ups and downs, is back on top this fall ; Times Online: A little help from my friend ; Reuters.uk: Paul McCartney's new album gets personal ; Reuters / Billboard: Concert review: Paul McCartney ; The Flint Journal: On tour with Paul McCartney, guitarist lives a dream ; M&C: Sir Paul pops back ; Scotsman: Yoko Ono to complete Lennon artwork ; BBC News: Yoko Ono completes peace project ; Tonight.co.za: Sean never knew he had a famous father ; FOXNews.com: Beatles Top Entertainment Icons List ; Editor and Publisher: Meet the Beatles on 'Variety' List ; EntertainmentWise: The Beatles' 'Sgt Pepper' Bodies Are Found! ; Blogcritics.org: Yellow Matter Custard - One Night In New York City (DVD Review) ; St. Petersburg Times: Father's book helps kids see Beatles' cool .

October 13, 2005 - Pahrump Valley Times: 'Lennon Revealed' more than a Beatles love gush ; The Columbus Dispatch: Writer takes unflinching look at life of Beatle Lennon ; Contact Music: Ono To Mark Lennon Anniversary In Britain ; The Rock Radio: Official John Lennon website online ; the-raft.com: More Lennon. More Legend! - 'Some Time in New York City' and 'Walls and Bridges' reissued ; The Shreveport Times: McCartney's lastest is among his best ; albumvote.co.uk: Paul McCartney Homecoming Gig ; Liverpool Echo: King of rock to open Kings Dock? ; CBC Arts: McCartney plays exclusive Toronto gig ; BBC News: Ringo's sadness over demolition ; Billboard: Tom Petty To Receive Billboard's Century Award .

Here's the cover for the "Jenny Wren" UK CD single.

October 12, 2005 - Toronto Sun: Live Review: Paul McCartney in TO ; Mississauga News: Police pipers join McCartney on stage ; Chart Attack: Live: Paul McCartney Takes Trip Down Memory Lane ; Globe and Mail: The affable, unassuming McCartney ; Canadian Press: McCartney energized by 'honest' critique ; Washington Times: From Sir, with love ; Metro Toronto News: McCartney creates a casual rock show of classics ; Guardian Unlimited: In praise of ... Paul McCartney ; Buffalo News: A night with Paul McCartney is a golden memory ; The Rock Radio: Paul McCartney never really left Liverpool ; Liverpool Echo: Imagine Yoko and Macca slugging it out in the boxing ring ; CCTV: Lennon sketches on display ; Times Online: Yoko song gibe reopens old Beatle wounds ; Telegraph.co.uk: Yoko's spoonful of bitterness for McCartney ; This is London: Yoko's new blast at Macca ; Mirror.co.uk: 3am At The Q Awards: Ono, Yoko Takes Swipe At Macca ; Australian: Lennon's pain over Paul's songs ; Minneapolis Star Tribune: People: Guitars still gently weep at Lennon memorial ; Contact Music: Lennon The Computer Geek ; Contact Music: Lennon's Anger At World At War ; Contact Music: Ono Slams Mills McCartney Criticism ; Contact Music: Kapranos Blasts 'Ono Criticises McCartney' Stories ; Contact Music: McCartney: 'Lennon's Songs Born Out Of Unhappy Past' ; Contact Music: Gallagher Speaks Of His Wish To 'Protect' Ono ; Contact Music: Superfan Finds Beatles' Lost Shots ; Contact Music: McCarteny Said No To Dylan's Songs ; FemaleFirst.co.uk: Yoko Ono's ghostly Lennon belief ; Hindustan Times: Beatles photos to be released in new book ; NewKerala.com: The Beatles are like Buddha for Dominic Mohanghan! ; M&C: Q awards 2005 full list of winners ; C21Media: Double Jab's Lennon doc heads down under ; Glasgow Daily Record: Ringo House Move ; The Quadrangle: "Best" of the Beatles ; Edmonton Sun: Shankar's passion has lasted a lifetime ; IGN: An Interview with Eric Idle .

October 10, 2005 - The B-sides for the upcoming Paul McCartney single, "Jenny Wren", are "I Want You To Fly", "This Loving Game" and "Summer Of 59". The single will be released in two parts (CD1 , CD2) on November 14th (catalgue # CDR6678).

An official site for John Lennon is now online with recent news, history, bio, discography, videos, photos, drawings, store and downloads. There's also a 2nd official site to promote "Working Class Hero: The Definitive Lennon" 2 CD compilation. In related news, "Working Class Hero: The Definitive Lennon" debuts at #11 on the UK chart (source).

Upcoming CD track listings (see above for release dates):

"Walls and Bridges" reissue

1. Going Down On Love (Remix)            
2. Whatever Gets You Thru The Night (Remix)            
3. Old Dirt Road (Remix)            
4. What You Got (Remix)            
5. Bless You (Remix)            
6. Scared (Remix)            
7. #9 Dream (Remix)            
8. Surprise Surprise (Sweet Bird Of Paradox) (Remix)            
9. Steel & Glass (Remix)            
10. Beef Jerky (Remix)            
11. Nobody Loves You (When You're Down And Out) (Remix)            
12. Ya Ya (Remix)            
13. Whatever Gets You Thru The Night (Live With The Elton John Band)            
14. Nobody Loves You (When You're Down And Out) (Alternative Version)            
15. John Interviewed By Bob Mercer

Oddly, "Move Ove Ms. L" from the same time period is not included. It would have been a welcome addition.

"Some Time In New York City" reissue

1. Woman Is The ****** Of The World (Remix)
2. Sisters, O Sisters (Remix)
3. Attica State
4. Born In A Prison (Remix)
5. New York City (Remix)
6. Sunday Bloody Sunday (Remix)
7. The Luck Of The Irish (Remix)
8. John Sinclair
9. Angela (Remix)
10. We're All Water (Remix)
11. Cold Turkey (Remix)
12. Don't Worry Kyoko (Remix)
13. Well*(Live - Remix)
14. Listen The Snow Is Falling (Remix)
15. Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (2003 Mix)

The reissue is a single CD. The live with Zappa tracks "Jamrag," "Scumbag," and "Au" are dropped from the original album lineup due to licencing issues. All tracks are remixed except "Attica State" and "John Sinclair". The reissue adds both sides of the "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" single.

George Harrison and Friends - "Concert For Bangladesh" CD  reissue:

Disc 1
1. Introduction - George Harrison & Ravi Shankar
2. Bangla Dhun - Ravi Shankar
3. Wah Wah - George Harrison
4. My Sweet Lord - George Harrison
5. Awaiting On You All - George Harrison
6. That's The Way God Planned It - Billy Preston
7. It Don't Come Easy - Ringo Starr
8. Beware of Darkness - George Harrison
9. While My Guitar Gently Weeps - George Harrison
10. Jumpin' Jack Flash/Youngblood - Leon Russell

Disc 2
1. Here Comes The Sun - George Harrison
2. Hard Rain's Gonna Fall - Bob Dylan
3. It Takes A Lot To Laugh It Takes A Train To Cry - Bob Dylan
4. Blowin' In The Wind - Bob Dylan
5. Mr Tambourine Man - Bob Dylan
6. Just Like A Woman - Bob Dylan
7. Something - George Harrison
8. Bangladesh - George Harrison
9. Love Minus Zero/No Limit - Bob Dylan*

*bonus track
 
Web Links: Toronto Sun: McCartney reaches into the past to feature Beatle tunes ; Associated Press: Yoko accepts award on Lennon's behalf ; Scotsman.com: Ono reopens old wounds at Q Awards ; FOXNews: Cynthia Sorry John 'Didn't Make It' ; Filmmagic (Photos); Cynthia Lennon Celebrates the Release of Her Book "John" @ The Cutting Room, New York City - October 9, 2005 ; Liverpool Echo: John would have been so proud to show Sean around Liverpool "In part one of a two part series chief feature writer Paddy Shennan talks to Yoko Ono on what would have been her husband John Lennon's 65th birthday " ; EiTB24.com: Music stars arrive at the glamorous Q Awards in London ; Daily Post: Tributes on day Lennon would have been 65 ; New York Daily News: Hailing Lennon, like old times ; Journal Gazette: Musician stamped cousin’s memory ; News24: John Lennon tribute unveiled ; AFP: Russian city unveils Yellow Submarine tribute to John Lennon ; MusicOMH: John Lennon - Working Class Hero ; Revolution magazine: Amnesty appoints 180 Amsterdam for Lennon campaign ; Detroit Free Press: Lennon remembers with love and grief ; ANI: Two timing got John Lennon a dinner invite! ; Contact Music: Gallagher: 'I Have No Time For Lennon's Campaigning' ; Washington Post: The Fab One - At MCI, Paul McCartney Gets Back ; The Rock Radio: Paul McCartney not intimidated by his past ; Toronto Sun: Playing with Paul a thrill for U2's The Edge ; Newindpress: McCartney gets serious about animal activism ; Liverpool Echo: 'Don't bother rebuilding my house brick by brick so you can still say I was born there' ; Conspiracy Planet: Phony Paul McCartney Exposed in Art Conspiracy ; Daily Pennsylvanian: Prof, now author, has critiqued rock's greats ; Western Mail: Doomed by the tag 'the next Beatles' ; Minneapolis City Pages: Seen It at Sound Unseen: the Brian Epstein Story ; NME: Drumming legend dies ; LiveDaily: 'Hey Dude': Beatallica hits the road ; PRNewswire: VH1 Classic Partners With Renowned Artist Peter Max For 'Pay To Play' For Hurricane Katrina Relief Benefiting Mercy Corps Efforts In The Gulf Coast .

October 9, 2005 - On what would have been John Lennon's 65th birthday: Sixty-five years ago today, an event happened which would change the world.  The man is gone but his music, influence, legacy - and his dreams  - live on. For those of us who grew up while John Lennon was alive, just take a moment and remember. If you're too young to remember, simply imagine....

Related Web Links: Daytrippin' John Lennon 65th Birthday Celebration , also, Reviews of Beatle Books, CDs, DVDs ; The Desert Sun: Desert remembers Lennon on 65th birthday ; Moscow News: Monument to John Lennon to Be Unveiled in Russian Urals ; Telecoms Korea: KTF Brings John Lennon to On-Line Music Market ; Yahoo! Press Photo Results for "John Lennon" . Other News: Toronto Sun: Can't buy me l(TM)ve ; Sunday Mirror.co.uk: Kid Who Started The Beatles ; Scotsman.com: Heather criticises Naomi in fur row ; Edmonton Sun: Bad news for Paul on puffing ; The Washington Times: Forum: We still need them . Also, birthday regards to Sean Lennon who turns 30 today.

October 8, 2005 - John Lennon Tribute Page (with captioned slide show): rediff.com: John Lennon: The world still remembers ; The Rock Radio: John Lennon remembered ; Daily News & Analysis: You may say he was a dreamer ; CBS News: 'Lennon Revealed' ; The Sunday Mail: Imagine Had Lennon Reached 65 ; Digital Spy: Gallagher brands Lennon "too right-on" ; The Malaysia Star Online: Reviews: Paul McCartney - Chaos and Creation in the Backyard / John Lennon - Peace, Love & Truth ; Curbed: Lower East Side Ventures Across the Universe ; National Post: Sgt. Pepper's only pipes club band ; The Globe and Mail: Is McCartney the cute one? Or the cautious one? ; Contact Music: McCartney Shocked By Mills' Beatles Ignorance ; Detroit News: The Wonder of it all .

October 7, 2005 - The-Raft.com: Definitive Collection Released To Celebrate Lennon's 65th Birthday ; FOXNews.com: Lennon's Exes Have Birthday Bash ; ; Guardian Unlimited Books: Imagine all the butties - Michel Faber wonders if we need another book about John Lennon - even if it is by Cynthia Lennon, his ex-wife ; The Times Online: She's got a ticket to write ; Independent Online Edition: Imagine if John Lennon was 65 - In our minds he's still the coolest ex-Beatle. But how would we regard him if he was still alive? The band's biographer Hunter Davies speculates ; Daily Post: Lennon tape part of new collection ; Audio Link: Cynthia Lennon on Air America Radio ; ABC News: John Lennon, Through the Eyes of His First Wife (includes video clip from "Good Morning America" and book excerpt) ; Paul McCartney Interview: Bass Player magazine: He Can Work It Out - Paul McCartney Records A Unique Solo Album Without Help From His Friends ; The Jersey Journal: Jersey City kids up close and wowed by McCartney ; M&C: McCartney digs out old Epiphone guitar for new album ; Vail Daily News: The cheesiest Beatle shows a different side ; Green Bay Press-Gazette: Teen review: CD: McCartney’s ‘Chaos’ is best when he self-reflects ; Houston Press.com: Review: Paul McCartney - Chaos and Creation in the Backyard ; BBC News: Tragedy-hit group's drummer dies ; Scotsman.com News - Latest News - Badfinger drummer dies in his sleep ; Telegraph: Butter wouldn't melt ; The Crusader: McCartney Rocks Boston ; Contact Music: Mills-McCartney Calls On Clooney + Pals For Fur War Video ; Contact Music: Animal Lover McCartney Thrilled With Pope's Anti-Cruelty Stance ; Ottawa Sun: Ravi Shankar is Dr. Phil of the East .

October 6, 2005 - CD Plus has EMI Canada listings for the remastered "Walls and Bridges" and "Sometime In New York City" reissues, both dated for November 8th.

A few comments on "Working Class Hero: The Definitive Lennon" 2 CD set: What I thought would be a redundant acquisition is more impressive than I anticipated. The singles ("Instant Karma" , "Power To The People") use the "Lennon Legend" DVD mixes with extended fades, giving these familiar tracks a new feel. The three newly remastered tracks from "Walls and Bridges" indicates what we can look forward to from the upcoming reissue. "New York City" and "Come Together (Live)" are represented in their best available sound quality. It's also good to have the "John Lennon Anthology" versions of "I'm Losing You" and "Grow Old With Me" available on a comprehensive "best of" compilation.

Anyone who is impressed with the recent Lennon remasters or the "Lennon Legend" DVD will appreciate the uniformly excellent sound quality on this release. Lennon completists will take note of the "Lennon Legend" DVD mixes now being available on CD. Casual fans who are looking for a single purchase, quick fix of Lennon can't go wrong with this compilation. The track selection and sequencing is quite good. "Working Class Hero" has enough variations and differences to be of interest to long time fans while being a great value to the casual fan.

Magazine Alert: Paul McCartney is featured on the cover of the October 20th issue Of "Rolling Stone" magazine (RS#985): RollingStone.com: Paul McCartney : Sir Paul Rides Again - New album, new tour, new life -- and nothing left to prove .

Web Links: New York Post: Imagine.... ; New York Post: Where He'd Be Now ; Pitchfork Media - Review: John Lennon: Working Class Hero: The Definitive Lennon ; Liverpool Echo: A day in the life of John ; Contact Music: McCartney 'Martin's Hearing Loss Is Partly The Beatles Fault' ; Contact Music: McCartney Upset By Producer's Harsh Comments ; MSNBC: McCartney says it’s ‘annoying’ to pay for own songs (2nd item) ; The Daily Telegraph: Pop Ringo going ... ; GMTV: Win a signed copy of ex-Beatle Ringo Starr's new album, Choose Love ; The Daily Telegraph: Sgt Pepper waxworks found ; Duluth News Tribune: New Music Releases: "The Beatles: From Liverpool to San Francisco" DVD (last item) ; Metro News: Guitarist creates own chaos ; The Lansing State Journal: Local music beat: Fingerstyle guitarist returns to his roots ; CNN: Review: Another view of John Lennon ; News Letter - Cynthia Tells How The Beatles Star Was No Ordinary John ; AlbumVote.co.uk: First Class Roy Orbison .

October 5, 2005 - Daily Post: Imagine - Lennon at 65 ; Telegraph: The John Lennon I knew ; BBC News: Ono marks Lennon's 65th birthday ; NME: Yoko Ono holds tribute to Lennon ; CNW Group: Graham Nash narrates radio tribute to John Lennon ; PR Newswire: The Concert for John: Exclusive Cleveland Tribute Marks 25th Anniversary of Beatle John Lennon's Death ; ABC News: Ozzy covers Lennon, Walsh on new album ; AP: Museum to Display Lennon Stamp Collection ; BBC News: Beatles album waxworks to be sold ; M&C: Paul McCartney tour programme blasts KFC ; Billboard: Badfinger Drummer Michael Gibbins Dies ; Hello! magazine: Macca marks literary debut in New York ; Contact Music: Mary McCartney plans hurricane photo exhibition .

October 4, 2005 - Cynthia Lennon's 'John' is now in bookstores, as is Paul McCartney's children's book (for collectors of all ages), 'High In The Clouds'.

Web Links: Boston Herald: Instant karma missing from Cynthia Lennon's `John' ; Denver Post: Sad song from Lennon's ex ; FemaleFirst.co.uk: Yoko Ono: John Lennon 'alive' ; IOL: Lennon's 'fling' lasted seven years ; Antara News: Yoko Ono to Hold Japan Concert 25 Years After Lennon's Death ; Daily Post: Cavern Walks to commemorate Lennon's 65th birthday ; The Reality Check: Bob Dole, John Lennon, and What Awaits Us All ; M&C: Paul McCartney launches his first children's book ; New York Daily News: Beatle Paul's my pal ; Video Business Online: The Concert for Bangladesh - CA6263039 .

(Press Photo) "Paul McCartney poses for pictures during a book signing in New York City on October 3, 2005. McCartney was signing copies of his first children's book, 'High in the Clouds'." (more photos)

October 3, 2005 - Washington Post: And She Loved Him ; The Boston Globe: Whatever gets you through the night ; The Star-Ledger: Refusing to live on memories alone ; Blogcritics.org: John Lennon at 65 ; New York Daily News: Paul takes a staid show and makes it better ; Undercover: Paul McCartney, Madison Square Garden, September 30, 2005 ; New York Times: Paul McCartney, Pop Music History in Person, and in Detail (registration required) ; The Rock Radio: Paul McCartney: Hits are important ; Woodstock Film Festival 2005 - Concert For Bangladesh ; New York Times: A Dangerous Caper Imitating the Beatles (registration required)  ; Gulf Daily News: McCartney furious with top models . Audio: Here and Now : Ravi Shankar - 10/3/2005 (Real Player required) .

Audio: Cynthia Lennon Interview: ABC Radio National - Life Matters - Home Page  / Direct Link .

Photos: Cynthia Lennon - Book Launch Party - photos include Julian Lennon, Cilla Black, George Martin, May Pang and Victor Spinetti .

Cynthia Lennon's Book Promotion Schedule - From Julian Lennon.com:

CYNTHIA'S NEW YORK SCHEDULE

Cynthia will be continuing her book tour in America from Tuesday 4th, October.

Cynthia's main TV interviews are as follows:

Tuesday 4th October

Cynthia will be reading from 'John' and signing copies of the book from 7p.m. at:
 
Barnes and Noble
Union Square
33 East 17th Street
New York

Wednesday 5th October

From 7 a.m. Eastern Time
ABC TV: Good Morning America

7.30 p.m. Eastern Time
NBC TV: Access Hollywood

7 p.m. Eastern Time
CNBC-TV

Thursday 6th October

7.30 p.m. Eastern Time
NBC TV: Access Hollywood

7 p.m. Eastern Time
CNN Headline News: Showbiz Tonight

Friday 7th October

ABC TV: The View

Interviews with Cynthia will be appearing in all the major newspapers including the Chicago Tribune, the Washington Post, the New York Daily News and Newsweek.

She will also be appearing on many, many radio stations and local TV networks all over the country.

Related Item - Source: New York Newsday:

BOOK SIGNING

Cynthia Lennon. The woman who was John Lennon's wife as the Beatles emerged from nowhere tells the story of life with the late singer. "The time has come when I feel ready to tell the truth about John and me, our years together, and the years since his death," she writes. "There is so much that I have never said, so many incidents I have never spoken of, and so many feelings I have never expressed - great love on the one hand, pain, torment and humiliation on the other." The book has an introduction by Julian Lennon, the son she had with John. She'll sign and talk Tuesday night at 7 at the Barnes & Noble store at Union Square in Manhattan.

October 2, 2005 - DVD Talk: Reviews: The Dick Cavett Show: John & Yoko Collection ; Belfast Telegraph: Cynthia loved him yeah, yeah, yeah ; New York Daily News: Hello, goodbye ; Times Online: Ex-RTE presenter nets €500,000 for Lennon film ; CalendarLive.com: Lennon gathering: instant karma ; Detroit Free Press: Beatles bill owner seeks a fab fourth signature ; EiTB24.com: Mrs McCartney urges to boycott fur users Crawford and Campbell ; Times Online: Sect builds temple to rival pyramids .

Magazine Alert: Paul McCartney is featured on the October 2005 issue of "Record Collector" magazine.

October 1, 2005 - FOXNews.com: McCartney Stage Show is Pleasant Surprise . Press Photos: 1 ; 2 ; 3 ; 4 ; FemaleFirst.co.uk: Paul McCartney Teams With Stevie Wonder Again ; The Globe and Mail: Age cannot wither them ; The Ledger Independent: George/John: Imitating a Beatle is rewarding -- and a little strange .