The Beatles: Composing the Beatles Songbook (1965)
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1h 20min
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- Synopsis:
The Beaties' music is more familiar to more people than that of any other group, artist or composer; there can barely be an adult on the planet who can't hum at least a couple of their tunes. And the composers of the vast majority of these timeless songs have arguably eclipsed the offerings of anyone who's penned a tune before or since. 'Composing the Beatles Songbook - Lennon and McCartney 1957-1965' is an independent documentary film, which reviews the partnership, music and impact of Lennon and McCartney as composers. From the day they met in 1957 until the release of the Rubber Soul album at the end of 1965, the film dissects and contrasts, reassesses and ultimately provides one of the finest films made about the band during this period. Drawing on rare footage, classic performances and penetrating revelations from friends of the pair, Beatles academics and musicologists, this program discovers the true story of how those classic songs were written. With contributions from; friends Barry Miles, Klaus Voorman and Maureen Cleaves; musicians Alan Moore and Chris Ingham; journalists Robert Christgau Village Voice) and Anthony De Curtis (Rolling Stone); authors Johnny Rogan, Pete Doggett, Steve Turner, and Nigel Williamson and broadcaster Paul Gambaccini.
Features:
- Love Me Do
- She Loves You
- Can't Buy Me Love
- Hard Day's Night
- Help, Yesterday
- I'm a Loser
- You've Got to Hide Your Love Away
- Nowhere Man
- Norwegian Wood
- Michelle
- And Many Others- Actors:
- Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Barry Miles, Klaus Voorman, Maureen Cleaves, Alan Moore, Chris Ingham, Robert Christgau, Anthony De Curtis, Johnny Rogan, Pete Doggett, Steve Turner, Nigel Williamson, Paul Gambaccini
- Studio:
- Pride
- Genres:
- Documentary, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest
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