The Long And Winding Road

by Ted Greenwald

The Long And Winding Road The Beatles were not only the most influential rock band of all time, but also one of the most important musical phenomena of the twentieth century.

The Long and Winding Road: An Intimate Guide to the Beatles provides a firsthand look in to the life of this fascinating musical group through an informative text written by a Beatles expert, full-color and black and white photographs of the Fab Four and the memorabilia they inspired, and quotes from the Beatles themselves. This extraordinary volume includes a history of the band, biographies for each Beatle, and introduces the reader to their friends, families, business associates, and fellow musicians. Containing an annotated discography of the Beatles' recordings, a guide to their stage, film, and video performances, an overview of the Hard Day's Night CD-ROM, and a previously unpublished "family tree," The Long and Winding Road is an essential source book for Beatles fans.

The Beatles:
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The band and their names are instantly recognizable, even to those who were not yet born when the band broke up more than twenty-five years ago. The Beatles are easily the greatest musical phenomenon of the twentieth century, and their recordings continue to produce incredible sales to this day, often outselling many of today's bands.
      While the Beatles changed the course of music history, their influence reached far beyond their music. Their style evolved throughout the 1960s, and their influence reverberated through all facets of popular culture.The Beatles engendered a craze that continues to thrive in the 1990s and seems destined to live forever: not only is much of their music timeless, but new information concerning every minute aspect about the group, their recordings, and their lives is still eagerly sought. Original Beatles memorabilia is seriously tracked down and collected at ever-increasing prices.
      Abundantly illustrated with full-color and black-and-white photographs, The Long and Winding Road:An Intimate Guide to the Beatles provides an intimate, in-depth look at the word's most influential rock 'n' roll band. Whether you are a casual fan who wants to learn more about the four men behind the music, a collector of Beatles memorabilia, or a Beatlemaniac seeking yet more information, The Long and Winding Road is essential to any Beatles collection.
      The Long and Winding Road traces the evolution of the band, provides individual biographies of each of the Fab Four from childhood to the present, and even includes their personal reactions to the intense stardom that quickly condensed their world to a seemingly endless series of hotel rooms and concert appearances. This exhaustive volume also introduces you to their friends, families, business associates, and fellow musicians.
      Of course, no Beatles book would be complete without a discography. The Long and Winding Road contains a comprehensive discography that charts the Beatles' releases from 1961 to 1970, and includes recording notes and fascinating tidbits about song inspirations.The discography also contains a listing of lesser-known recordings, such as Christmas records for the band's fan clubs and acetates. For those more interested in visuals, also provided is a full guide to the Beatles' concert, film, and video appearances. Finally, there is a brief discussion of the Hard Day's Night CD-ROM, the recent Anthology releases, and Apple Records' multivolume video documentary of the Beatles, as well as a never- before-seen Beatles "family tree:' The Long and Winding Road is sure to entertain and educate all Beatles fans for years to come.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ted Greenwald's writing has appeared in Creem, Guitar Player, Keyboard, EQ, and Audio Media magazines, as well as in Musician, where he currently serves as senior editor. He is the author of the historical survey Rock and Roll and The Musician's Home Recording Guide, and profiled the West Coast of the United States in Crossing America. His music has been released by Windham Hill and Sonic Atmospheres Records and has accompanied numerous television and video productions.

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