Anthology 1 - a song analysis (long, repost)
Ralph Weigmann
sorry about this repost, but it seems that my article wasn't
routed when I posted this for the first time.
All the best,
Ralph
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"THE BEATLES ANTHOLOGY 1" - an analysis
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A song analysis of the complete "Anthology 1" album by E. Schwarz.
First printed in fan mag "Beatlemania".
Translation into English attempted by Troni.
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Worldwide release on Tuesday, 21. November 1995.
2CD: Apple 7243 8 34445 2 6 (+ 48 page booklet)
2MC: Apple 7243 8 34445 4 0
3LP: Apple 7243 8 34445 1 9 (PCSP 727) (3 times foldout cover)
The set contains the new song "Free As A Bird", previously unreleased versions
by The Beatles from 1958-1964 (mostly in mono sound), digged out from the EMI
ar chives, Polydor and Decca Records, + some live versions taken from radio and
tv bro adcastings + some small interview parts.
This chronological representation of the early Beatles years is addressed to
the advanced fans/collectors. It seems, that the editors are noticed the
various takes on bootlegs and because of that they decided to put different
takes (mostly previously unbooted) on Anthology album.
The recording details are to be read in the booklet (respectively on the album
cover).
But it's unintelligible why the outtakes are mostly in mono, as they were
released on bootlegs in stereo with only small differences.
The following text is an analysis of the tracks, the mainspot is the difference
between the tracks on Anthology and previously released versions.
Corrections are very welcome! Please e-mail
ralph.w...@wirtschaft.tu-ilmenau.de
LP-sides: 1A = CD1/1-12, 1B = CD1/13-24; 2A = CD1/25-34, 2B = CD2/1-8; 3A=
CD2/9-18, 3B = CD2/19-26
* mono as written on cover (+ hearing impression)
(*) mono (hearing impression)
CD1: Total time 65:23
1 FREE AS A BIRD 4:24
New arrangement of the John Lennon piano demo (3:25 in mono sound available on
various bootlegs), produced by Jeff Lynne (Ex-ELO, Traveling Wilburys).
Additional text by Paul McCartney. Additional guitar strings by George
Harrison. Additional background vocals by the the remaining Threetles.
Near the end you can hear a Lennon backward message: "It's turned out nice
again". This is a phrase by George Formby, a British humorist of the 40s. Note:
at the end of the FAAB video an actor is dressed as the British funny man.
A Beatles source said: "When Lennon made the demo, he recorded some of his chat
with Yoko Ono. George Formby was one of his great heroes and he coved to use
the line whenever he could. Paul McCartney and the lads thought, it was the
perfect way to end the single and they feel John would certainly see the funny
side."
2. "WE WERE FOUR GUYS ... 0:13
part of John Lennon interview with Jan Wenner ("Rolling Stone") New York
8.12.1970.
3. THAT'LL BE THE DAY * 2:07
The complete A-side of the legendary private pressed 1st Quarry Men single from
1958. The only remaining is in the possession of Paul McCartney who played some
beats on 12.09.84 in UK tv "Arena" Buddy Holly special. (All bootlegged pieces
are from this broadcasting). Complete now!
4. IN SPITE OF ALL THE DANGER * 2:45
B-side of the 1st Quarry Men Single from 1958, a McCartney/Harrison
composition. Already known was only the name, but not the song itself.
5. SOMETIMES I'D BORROW ... 0:18
Interview Paul with Mark Lewisohn, London 3.11.94
6. HALLELUJAH, I LOVE HER SO * 1:13
7. YOU'LL BE MINE * 1:39
8. CAYENNE * 1:14
All Quarry Men hometapes (Paul's house in Liverpool, summer 1960) in better
quality as on bootlegs (LP/CD "The Quarrymen At Home", track 6 cutted (on
bootleg 2:19), tr. 7 complete; tr. 8, ein Macca instrumental was also cutted
(on bootleg 2:27, but wrong named: "Thinking Of Linking")
9. FIRST OF ALL ... (0:15) 0:07
Interview Paul with Malcolm Threadgull/Monty Lister, 27.10.62 Cheshire;
complete interview (on flexi) was an addition to the Lewisohn book "Beatles
Live".
10. MY BONNIE 2:42
Stereo version, Hamburg 1961 with Tony Sheridan - lead vocal Remix & reversed
channels! The stereo channels of "My Bonnie" are reversed after the intro and
the hand clapping is mixed a bit back (more to the middle).
11. AIN'T SHE SWEET (*) 2:14
Mono version with overdubbed snare drum, John Lennon - lead vocal; Hamburg in
1961. Version on US vinyl & Amiga (GDR label) vinyl.
12. CRY FOR A SHADOW 2:22
Stereo version, Hamburg in 1961. The stereo channels are also reversed in
compare to the conventional stereo mix.
13. BRIAN WAS A BEAUTIFUL GUY ... 0:11
Interview John Lennon with David Wigg, October 1971.
14. I SECURED THEM... 0:18 Brian Epstein is reading out from his book "A
Cellarful Of Noise'', EMI Studios Lon don 13.10.1964.
15. SEARCHIN' * 3:00
16. THREE COOL CATS * 2:25
17. THE SHEIK OF ARABY * 1:43
18. LIKE DREAMERS DO * 2:35
19. HELLO LITTLE GIRL * 1:40
Tracks 15-19 are Decca-songs from 1.01.1962. Slower than on "Complete Silver
Beatles" and other early bootlegs, but a little bit faster than on the "speed
corrected version" Yellow Dog Box. Maybe THIS is the corrected speed.
20. WELL, THE RECORDING TEST ... 0:32
Brian Epstein is reading out from his book "A Cellarful Of Noise'', EMI Studios
Lon don 13.10.1964
21. BESAME MUCHO * 2:37
EMI Studio 6.06.62 with Pete Best - dr, "Sessions"-remix
22. LOVE ME DO * 2:32
EMI Studio 6.06.62 with Pete Best - dr. NEW!
23. HOW DO YOU DO IT * 1:57
EMI Studio 6.06.62 with Pete Best - dr, "Sessions"-remix
24. PLEASE PLEASE ME * 1:59
EMI Studio 6.06.62 with Pete Best - dr. NEW !
25. ONE AFTER 909 (SEQUENCE) * 2:23
EMI 5.03.63, parts of takes 3, 4 & 5 in mono. On bootlegs (Vigotone VT 123 +
Yel low Dog YDB 203/YD 064 in stereo and complete (5:41))
26. ONE AFTER 909 (COMPLETE) * 2:56
EMI Studio 5.03.63, mono remix, edit at beginning of g-solo, was on bootleg
"Unsur passed Masters Vol. 7" (on "Sessions" edit in middle of g-solo and track
in stereo)
27. LEND ME YOUR COMB * 1:50
BBC Studios rec. 2.07.63, broadcasted 16.07.63 "Pop Go The Beatles"(5),
available on various bootlegs, but here in better sound quality
28. I'LL GET YOU * 2:08
TV-Show "Sunday Night At The London Palladium'' (live) 13.10.63. From this show
only "Twist And Shout" on bootleg (Beeb Vol. 7) known. NEW!
29. WE WERE PERFORMERS ... 0:12
Part of John Lennon Interview with Jan Wenner ("Rolling Stone" New York
8.12.1970).
30. I SAW HER STANDING THERE * 2:49
31. FROM ME TO YOU * 2:05
32. MONEY (THAT'S WHAT I WANT) * 2:53
33. YOU REALLY GOT A HOLD ON ME * 2:58
34. ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN * 2:21
Tracks 30-34: 5 of 7 songs, rec. Karlaplansstudion, Stockholm 24.10.63,
broadcasted Sveriges Radio 11.11.63. The complete 7 songs are available on
various bootlegs. ("Stars Of '63" [TSP] or Yellow Dog YB 201). The order of
track 33 & 34 was ex changed and John's ending words were cutted.
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CD2: Total Time 57:31
1. SHE LOVES YOU * 2:50
2. TILL THERE WAS YOU * 2:54
3. TWIST AND SHOUT * 3:04
Live Prince Of Wales Theatre, London 4.11.63, "Royal Variety Performance" with
John's "Jewelry"-statement before "Twist And Shout". Songs (plus "From Me To
You") are available on bootleg. Here in better quality.
4. THIS BOY * 2:22
5. I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND * 2:37
6. "BOYS, WHAT I WAS THINKING ...'' * 2:06
7. MOONLIGHT BAY * 0:50
Tracks 4-7: rec. ATV Studios, Borehamwood, 2.12.63, broadcasted: UK-TV in "The
Morecambe And Wise Show''. Track 6: Sketch Beatles with Ernie Wise & Eric More
cambe, in the end they all sing track 7. Tracks 4 & 5 are NEW! Tracks 6 & 7 are
on bootleg ("Pollwinners Go To Blackpool" + others)
8. CAN'T BUY ME LOVE (*) 2:10
Pathe Marconi Studios, Paris 29.01.64, mono(?) with cutted-in guitar solo from
take 1. New in this kind. Take 1 in stereo with mis-playing in guitar solo was
on "Ultra Ra re Trax 2"/"Unsurpassed Masters 7".
9. ALL MY LOVING * 2:19
Live "Ed Sullivan Show'' USA CBS Televison Studio 9.02.64, was on various boot
legs.
10. YOU CAN'T DO THAT (*) 2:42
EMI Studios, London 25.02.64, Take 6, mono(?). NEW!
11. AND I LOVE HER (*) 1:52
EMI Studios, London 25.02.64, Take 2, mono(?). NEW!
12. A HARD DAY'S NIGHT (*) 2:44
EMI Studios, London 16.04.64, Take 1, mono(?). NEW!
13. I WANNA BE YOUR MAN 1:48
14. LONG TALL SALLY 1:45
15. BOYS 1:50
16. SHOUT 1:32
rec. in IBC Studios, London 19.04.64 for tv special "Around The Beatles''.
Track 13, 14 & 16 are available on various bootlegs but only in mono, track 15
wasn't broadca sted! New: all songs in stereo!
17. I'LL BE BACK (TAKE 2) (*) 1:13
EMI Studios, London 1.06.64, Take 2, breakdown + studio chat, mono(?). NEW!
18. I'LL BE BACK (TAKE 3) 1:58
EMI Studios, London 1.06.64, Take 3. NEW!
19. YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO (*) 1:58
EMI Studio Two, 3.06.64. George Harrison's 2nd song. This tape was
re-discovered in 1993. Mono(?). NEW!
20. NO REPLY (DEMO) (*) 1:47
EMI Studio Two, 3.06.64. Take 1, demo. This tape was re-discovered in 1993. Mo
no(?). NEW!
21. MR. MOONLIGHT (*) 2:47
EMI Studios 14.08.64. Edit of take 1 & 4, mono(?). NEW!
22. LEAVE MY KITTEN ALONE 2:57
EMI Studios 14.08.64. "Sessions"-remix, stereo
23. NO REPLY (*) 2:29
EMI Studios 30.09.64. Take 2, mono(?). NEW!
24. EIGHT DAYS A WEEK (SEQUENCE) (*) 1:25
EMI Studios 6.10.64. parts of takes 1, 2 & 4, false starts and not complete,
mono(?). NEW!
25. EIGHT DAYS A WEEK (COMPLETE) (*) 2:47
EMI Studios 6.10.64, Take 5, mono(?) NEW!
26. KANSAS CITY/HEY-HEY-HEY-HEY! 2:45
EMI Studios 18.10.64, Take 2, stereo. NEW!
[Mail:] ralph.w...@wirtschaft.tu-ilmenau.de