A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR BEATLES MEMORABILIA COLLECTORS
Two UK based Beatles memorabilia collectors, Pat Graham and Phil Harbour have put together a fabulous new book for both Beatles collectors and those who are fascinated with the products generated by the cultural phenomenon of the world’s most historic and celebrated musical band. Due for release July 1, 2026, it promises to be a welcome addition to every Beatles book library. I know I will be purchasing my copy very soon. Through the kindness of the authors, we have been presented with a few sample pages from the book and on the back cover of the book you can read the testimonials of what several prominent Beatles historians are saying about the forthcoming title:
Please note that the book will be available through Amazon US once it’s been released for general sale.
This post will be amended to reflect & include the Amazon US link once it is ready to be published.
Front cover of the book:
Beatlebilia – The Ultimate Beatles Memorabilia Refernce Guide
Beatlebilia: The Ultimate Beatles Memorabilia Reference Guide is a comprehensive guide to all the original 1960s memorabilia that was manufactured and sold to fans of The Beatles during that era and still widely sought after today.
We have trawled our archives, as well as those from our fellow collectors and the wonderful authors before us, to bring you a complete (or as close to as possible) memorabilia guide to all the original, 1960s Beatles memorabilia items from around the world!
The items are loosely categorised into themes and we hope, bring to life the breathtakingly vast array of merchandise that was created to celebrate, promote and of course, ‘cash in’ on that little boy band from Liverpool.
The book presents over 3000 colour images, detailing more than 1000 individual items, including:
Toys & Games
Toy Instruments
Bags, Cases & Carriers
Purses & Wallets
Clothing & Accessories
Stationery
Calendars, Clocks & Watches
Glass & Ceramics
Homeware
Hair & Beauty
Jewellery
Food & Drink
Trading Cards, Boxes & Wrappers
Pennants, Badges & Vending Items
Yellow Submarine
Fakes, Copies & Reproductions
So, whether you’re a Beatles fan, a collector or simply intrigued by music history, this book is sure to take you on a magical mystery tour, across the universe of Beatles memorabilia!
Back cover of the book:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
About the Authors PAT GRAHAM, LEEDS (UK)
My interest in all things ‘BEATLES’ started when I was just six years old, in 1964; my sister, who was thirteen at the time, had pestered my mother for us to all go and see The Beatles live in Scarborough, a seaside town in the UK, whilst we were on holiday there in August of that year. Unfortunately, my mother was unable to get tickets for us to see them live, but instead bought us all tickets to see their film, ‘A Hard Days Night’, newly released at the cinema. So, on Sunday the 9th August 1964, whilst the Beatles were performing in the Futurist Theatre on Scarborough seafront, we all went to see the film at the Odeon Cinema; it was the closest I ever got to seeing the Beatles ‘live’. After this first taste of The Beatles, I was hooked! My sister, Trish, was a member of the Official Beatles Fan Club and when she left home in 1969, she gave me a few bits of Beatle memorabilia… and so began my hobby/ passion/ obsession of collecting Beatles memorabilia. My very first ‘piece’ was a Fan Club cloth patch which I am proudly wearing at six years old after my return from holiday in Scarborough… I still have it to this day!
PHIL HARBOUR, LEICESTER (UK)
My father (Harold Harbour) was and still is a huge Beatles fan and passionate about their music, so I guess it has always been a part of my life, possibly even before I was born! I remember singing along to the music as a child with my sister from as young as six years old but as I became a teenager, I started to understand and appreciate just how important the band were, not only musically, but just how groundbreaking they were in so many other ways. And this fascinated me. But it was when the Anthology TV series was released in late 1995 that I became hooked, as it helped to really bring to life just how amazing and pivotal the band were and what an impact they had during that brief eight-year window.
This is when my collecting passion began and I quickly became desperate to own and collect anything Beatle related. Most of my early collecting consisted of small, affordable, modern pieces but I always aspired to own ‘the good stuff’… the items that were actually ‘there’ at the time; owned and loved by those fans who went before me and formed the backdrop to Beatlemania. In the early 2000s, I was able to start adding some original items to my collection, but it wasn’t until I found the Beatlebilia website and then met the founder Pat Graham in 2019, that my passion and collecting of 1960s memorabilia really kicked in. Today, in 2026, I am privileged to be part of the Beatlebilia organisation and more importantly, have a true friend and mentor in Pat.
A FEW SAMPLE PAGES FROM THE BOOK:Courtesy of of the book authors:
I would like to express my thanks to both authors, Pat Graham and Phil Harbour for their kindness in allowing us to share some of the details of this wonderful forthcoming book with you!
Would love to see in the comments section, what special items do you have in your Beatles memorabilia collections?
Do you have a special WANT that you are desperately looking for in your personal Beatles collections? Let us know what they may be!
When John Lennon and his group The Quarrymen stepped onto the back of a wagon in Rosebery Street on 22nd June 1957, Charlie Roberts borrowed a camera and took a few photos of the event. It was just a group of friends having fun at a street party.
“By 1964, the Beatles had conquered the media of music, radio, television, film, and literature. Little did they expect they were about to dominate animation.
Al Brodax produced The Beatles Cartoon (1965), which was the first time that likenesses of contemporary personalities were cast as stars in an animated television series. (They beat the Three Stooges by a few weeks.) The premiere scored a 51.9 share, which was hitherto unheard of in daytime TV. Brodax followed up in 1968 with Yellow Submarine, another first: “. . . extremely real and enormously famous people were going to be animated into a feature film.” It received rapturous critical notices and audiences flocked to the theaters. Today it is recognized as a classic and an alternative to the Disneyfication that had taken over and stagnated animation.
The Beatles are the most caricatured celebrities of all time, with new fan films coming out daily on YouTube and TikTok. Matthew Hahn, author of The Animated Marx Brothers, The Animated Peter Lorre, and The Animated Universal Classic Monsters, has found hundreds of toons with John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, and also “Fifth Beatles” Brian Epstein, George Martin, Stuart Sutcliffe, Pete Best, and Billy Preston. They have appeared in computer games, music videos, rides, museum exhibits, virtual reality, and AI.
All three surviving Beatles did guest shots on The Simpsons (1989), and John made many posthumous cameos. Other projects include Family Guy (1999), The Powerpuff Girls (1998), Robot Chicken (2005), Celebrity Deathmatch (1998), BoJack Horseman (2014), Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007), Minions (2015), Paul McCartney’s Give My Regards to Broad Street (1985), The Beatles Rock Band (2009), unfinished works like the long-gestating remake of Yellow Submarine, and apocryphal ones like the “Lost Beatles Cartoon Episode.” Creators and voice actors affiliated with Beatle-toons include Paul Frees, Bob Godfrey, Matt Groening, Dan Castellaneta, Hank Azaria, Seth MacFarlane, Simon Pegg, Seth Green, Jake Kasdan, Paul Rudd, Jack Black, Jason Schwartzman, Robert Zemeckis, and Cary Elwes.
Illustrated. Includes index, notes, and bibliography. This book should be on the shelf of all animation aficionados, music lovers, classic movie fans, gamers, pop culture enthusiasts, history buffs, and connoisseurs of fun facts.”
BearManor Media Publication date –September 20, 2026
Background information about the author from AMAZON:
Matthew Hahn, author of THE ANIMATED MARX BROTHERS and THE ANIMATED PETER LORRE, is an award-winning animated filmmaker, a published cartoonist, a lifelong rescuer of animals, and a pioneering Maryland craft brewer. He endowed Freedonia/Marxonia, an annual Marx Brothers festival held at State University of New York-Fredonia, with his wife, Cheri. They live outside Washington, DC, with Tonkinese cat Thelma Todd.
A few words from the author about his animated Beatles book:
“This is the first and only book to cover every category of animated Beatles caricature appearances: TV, movies, music video. games, rides, museum exhibits, VG, AI, memes, and fan films. Of course, all three living Beatles appeared on THE SIMPSONS, and voice actors played them on that and other shows. l address unfinished films, such as Zemeckis’ YELLOW SUBMARINE, abandoned projects, and apocryphal ones. Except for the fan films, l believe it is complete. At least no new ones have cropped up since l turned in the book last March.”
Book author-Matt Hahn:
Author of “The Animated Peter Lorre” from BearManorMedia.
An exclusive photograph from the book provided to me by the author shown below, but please be aware that all photos that appear within the book are in black and white, the color photo shown below is from the Alvaro Ortega video!
This is from a video of “Merry Xmas Martha” by a talented Spanish animator and illustrator named Alvaro Ortega. This color copy appears in the video.
“In addition to John, Paul, George, and Ringo, there are Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best, Fifth Beatles George Martin, Brian Epstein, and Eric Clapton, Mal Evans, Bob Dylan, Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Little Richard, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Bo Diddley, Bill Haley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Peter and Gordon, the Beach Boys, the Kinks, The Who, and the Rolling Stones.”
IIRC Note- Sutcliffe appears in the vid but not in this picture
This appears as it is going to be a fascinating book. I hope this blog discussion has assisted in propelling and animating (pun intended) your interest in adding the title to your Beatles book collections!
Be healthy and be happy!
Buzz
OUR FEATURED BOOK OF THE WEEK AT THE BEATLES BOOKSTORE
When John Lennon and his group The Quarrymen stepped onto the back of a wagon in Rosebery Street on 22nd June 1957, Charlie Roberts borrowed a camera and took a few photos of the event. It was just a group of friends having fun at a street party.
THE BEATLES IN DENMARK PRE-ORDER LINK PROVIDED BELOW IS FOR THE ENGLISH EDITION OF THE BOOK!
This is the cover mockup photo for the Danish edition of the book:
The Beatles In Denmark cover
The first Beatles world tour began on June 4, 1964, in Copenhagen, Denmark…
I have always been fascinated with books that feature the first leg of the 1964 Beatles World Tour. Not only because of the 13 days that Jimmie Nicol filled in for an ill Ringo Starr, but also due to the huge impact the Beatles were about to have on a world audience and culture!
When you purchase the photo book “The Beatles in Denmark” (1964) as a preorder / advance order, you receive a discount on the book.
396 pages, 110.000+ words, 25 × 33 cm, (10×13 inches) printed on 140 g Munken paper, Geltex cover with recessed image, more than 160 photographs, including many previously unseen images by, among others, Leslie Bryce, David Magnus, Knud Ørsted, and Johan Brun. Also, + more than 100 illustrations- ephemera and memorabilia.
The retail price will be 69 Euros and you will be paying 59 Euroswhen preordering the book.
The publisher has informed me that the author of the book, EDDIE MICHEL AZOULAY, may be available to sign and dedicate copies of his books published through his publishing company.
For more details-use the email: info@clarsenbookpublishing.com
There is also a selection of art prints available from the BBM archive by legendary Beatles photographer Leslie Bryce.
The book will have photographic contributions from some Danish photographers, and from Leslie Bryce from Beatles Book Monthly, and David Magnus. More than 100 never seen before images of The Beatles will be showcased in the book.
The highlights apart from the complete story of the Copenhagen shows, Ringo being taken ill, finding a new temporary drummer the same day also, are the unscanned images that the publishers have found in London.
More than 700 shots from Denmark and Holland
The Publisher’s comments:
The book will be printed in English in ca. 500 copies in September. We will ship the English version in November
“There is a preorder available where you save 10 euros / 12 USD and the publisher will send an extra item along with the book.“
BOOK DESCRIPTION:
A book by writer, who is also a photographer, Eddie Michel Azoulay. The Beatles in Denmark follows the band at the first stop of their first world tour in the summer of 1964.
From their arrival in Denmark on 4 June 1964—at the hotel, at the KB Hallen, during the concert, at their departure, and much more. As Ringo was taken ill the day before their departure to Copenhagen, Jimmie Nicol was hired to be behind the drums until Ringo was well enough to continue the 1964 tour.
In addition, the book explores the tough negotiations between Niels Wenkens and Brian Epstein to bring The Beatles to Denmark, youth culture in Denmark in the mid-1960s, Beatlemania, the music, and much more. Through several years of research and interviews with people who were at and around the concert, Eddie Michel portrays the groundbreaking days of June 1964; this thus becomes the complete story of The Beatles’ only visit to Denmark. Moreover, Eddie has gathered memorabilia, newspaper and magazine clippings, ads based on The Beatles as well as ephemera pertaining to the concert; we will showcase these throughout the book.
SAMPLE PHOTOS:
Paul, George, John and Jimmie Nicol
Following photos are from the Danish edition of the book:
I have already pre-ordered my copy of the English edition of the book which I am sure will be a wonderful addition to my Beatles book collection. Let me know what you think about the book when you receive your copy in November!
Special thanks are extended to blog subscriber and a great UK friend, Seamus Hayes, for sending me the original notification of this book
Be healthy and be happy!
Buzz
Our Featured Book of The Week – Charlie Roberts Who Took The Very First Photograph of John Lennon and The Quarrymen
When John Lennon and his group The Quarrymen stepped onto the back of a wagon in Rosebery Street on 22nd June 1957, Charlie Roberts borrowed a camera and took a few photos of the event. It was just a group of friends having fun at a street party.
It’s been a while since we last posted a Beatles Hodgepodge post so here is the new one covering The Beatles and Business, plus the rare radio series, Lost Lennon Tapes. If you can remember, Beatles Hodgepodge posts are designed to be a potpourri of Beatles-related print material that may hold some interest to Beatles fans or Beatles collectors. Some items are repeated in the event you may have missed some of the items the first time around!
Hoping you find something of interest in today’s post!!!
WE ALL SHINE ON…
PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK BY RICHARD EHRLICH:(FACE THE MUSIC)
Published by Steidl in 2015
Look at the celebrity who was chosen for the cover of this hardbound photography book!
The photo book stylistically mainly presents portraiture as being the focal point of the celebrities that are featured in this book!
Other notable people with an Ehrlich photograph of them contained inside:
BOOKS ABOUT BEATLES BUSINESS DEALINGS:
One of these days I would love to see a detailed analysis of the business dealings of the Beatles from the beginning to the end covering all of the interested parties’ interests and their handling of the Beatles financial affairs. We have seen some wonderful books like the You Never Give Me Your Money book by Peter Doggett and Apple to the Core by Peter McCabe. I would love to see a book from the late Lee and John Eastman’s perspective, from the Klein archives as well. Possibly a thorough analysis of Epstein and Lew Grade’s business dealings with the Beatles, and with Dick James as well. Perhaps include the Michael Jackson estate perspective on things!
How about a perspective from Ringo Starr’s and George Harrison’s legal representatives? I want to see a thorough analysis of what happened and the author should have no pre-conceived agenda before they write the book! However, I am certainly aware that this is wishful thinking on my part as no party would ever want to be seen in a negative light. Would love to hear the details about Apple’s legal hassles with Capitol over the years. I want to see this complete analysis in a single volume. I imagine it will be a very THICK book!
A RARE PRINT BOOK FROM ONE OF THE BEATLES ACCOUNTANTS:STEPHEN MALTZ(2015)
A few sample pages from the book – THE PROLOGUE (provided to help with the author’s perspective in writing the book)
It has been reported that John Lennon detested this book. Don’t know if that is truth or simply rumor. I can only report that I have seen commentary on the internet that this was his feeling about the book!
Peter Doggett’s book about the Beatles business dealings:
Terry Crain’s superb title about the NEMS corporation set up by Brian Epstein:
BEATLES NOVELTY RECORD:
I love collecting Beatles novelty records. Though most novelty records pertaining to the Beatles were issued between 1964-66, I yearn for an authoritative listing of novelty records issued post 1966. I am sure that one day, we will see one issued! This title was from the 70s when the US government was trying to throw John Lennon out of the USA because he was perceived as a political threat to the administration at that time!
A McCARTNEY SONG WRITTEN FOR BADFINGER AND COVERED BY A GROUP NAMED THE MAGIC CHRISTIANS WHICH HAD TWO DIFFERENT TITLES:
A MAGIC CHRISTIAN MYSTERY and BEATLE CONNECTIONS GALORE
According to reports, this version of the Paul McCartney song was released around the same time as the Apple Badfinger version. The Magic Christian version was not a hit. Produced by the late keyboardist, Gary Wright, who was to back both George Harrison and Ringo Starr in their solo careers.
Ex-Move guitarist Trevor Burton was supposedly involved with this recording, and speculation abounds that Denny Laine and Steve Gibbons also played a role in the record. I believe Beatles associate; the late Tony Bramwell has mentioned at one time that Denny Laine had a role in this recording. I was able to find a copy of this recording at the DISCOGS site. Some of the 45’s issued had the song title listed as “If You Want It” rather than “Come and Get It.” The first pressings had the publisher listed as Apple. Later copies had the publisher listed as Northern Songs!
ONE OF THE GREAT PAUL McCARTNEY MELODIES THAT HE GAVE AWAY:
Paul McCartney’s song catalog is so massive that often wonderful tracks that he has written somehow for whatever reason seem to get lost in the shuffle. Here is one of those tracks recorded by musician John Christie and the song was produced by none other than Dave Clark of the Dave Clark 5. A very nice melody by Paul!
Years later Jesse was to join Taj Mahal and was on Walls and Bridges and also performed at the Concert for Bangla Desh among other Beatles-related projects!
THE LORRY DRIVER FOR THE DAY JOHN MET PAUL:
ONE OF MY FAVORITE ITEMS FROM THE COLLECTION:
A NOTE WRITTEN TO ME BY DOUGLAS CHADWICK – THE LORRY DRIVER WHO TOOK THE QUARRYMEN TO THE WOOLTON VILLAGE FETE IN 1957
A photo of Doug Chadwick in front of a replica of the lorry:
KEN MICHAELS AND HIS VERY KIND GESTURE:
Well-known Beatles podcaster and Beatles authority, Ken Michaels, was able to acquire this wonderful item for me featuring the signatures of guitarist Dave Spinozza and Keyboard player and arranger, Ken Ascher, at an event he attended featuring the 2 musicians who featured prominently in the solo career of John Lennon. David Spinozza also performed guitar on Paul McCartney’s RAM album. Kenny Ascher also featured on many other well-known and prominent artists such as Harry Nilsson! Both musicians have a list of accomplishments longer than your arm!
THE LOST LENNON TAPES AND A PROJECT THAT I HOPE THE LENNON ESTATE WILL ONE DAY PURSUE…
The WESTONE ONE RADIO NETWORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH YOKO ONO, ELLIOT MINTZ AND THE LENNON ESTATE
The parties mentioned above collaborated in presenting samples of much of John Lennon’s unreleased material following his tragic passing. There was the following book dealing with that subject. The Lost Lennon Tapes presented 218 episodes of the show over three years. More importantly, what I hope is the end result of all of this is:
John Lennon died tragically at the age of 40 and never got the opportunity to present a completed and full song catalog to the world. In fact, as a result of that there has been a lot of revision lately somehow presenting Mr. Lennon in a secondary primarily negative stature. I do not buy it nor will I ever accept it!
Here is my wish for the future. The Lennon estate should do the same thing that the surviving Beatles did with Free as a Bird, Real Love, and Now and Then. Give John’s remaining unreleased songs and there are many of them a full studio presentation of the numbers using John’s demo vocals and choosing the right musicians to create final studio-like recordings to complete John’s song catalog in a proper manner. I will cite a couple of examples I have seen on YouTube of various people that have attempted to complete some of John’s unreleased songs in a studio like presentation:
There are many more and I hope the Lennon estate will make the correct decision to finish off these wonderful tracks for true closure on John’s songwriting catalog
Some other possibilities I have seen on YouTube from the Get back Sessions:
The possibilities are endless, but they are highly dependent on the right decision being made about the finished product!
ALL 218 EPISODES OF THE LOST LENNON TAPES ON CD: FROM EBAY!
Many years I saw on eBay the entire Lost Lennon Tape series being offered on CD. They had been made from the Radio Transcription disks. Being an archivist, I jumped at the chance and acquired the complete set of programs on cd for my personal collection. Each episode is on an individual CD. The premiere episode was on 3 CDs and was 3 hours long! Even though this may not be an official issue, I treasure this item in my personal archives!
A few sample pages from my cd collection of the great show!
Lost Lennon Tapes
Lost Lennon Tapes
I also spotted the index of the shows being offered by someone on eBay several years ago and added that to my personal archives:
Lost Lennon Tapes
Lost Lennon Tapes
Another index I was able to acquire to properly understand where the material resided by episode!
SAW THIS ITEM ON eBAY!
I seriously doubt that this is an officially authorized product but apparently it features all 218 episodes of the Lost Lennon Tapes on 6 DVDs. Did anyone obtain this for their collection? If this is an authorized product then the people that have the decision-making power to release it should get together and issue it to the public! The best way to counter any unauthorized recordings is to issue them officially. You cut the bootleggers out of the marketplace! That is the strategy that should be used especially in the digital age in which we currently live!
A FABULOUS SERIES OF LET IT BE SESSION BOOKS BY RESEARCHER/ AUTHOR, TERRY WILSON:
One of my favorite series of multiple books dealing with the same subject is the 2 volume book series by Terry Wilson of his research regarding the last “released” Beatles album – LET IT BE. Abbey Road was recorded after but was released before Let It Be!
This 2-book series will provide information to you that will both surprise and astonish you! If you don’t have both volumes in your collection look them up on Amazon. You will be entertained and you will gain a lot of information you may have not been exposed to before!
As a group, The Beatles made several pioneering music videos. And after they split, they all separately threw themselves into this fast-developing artform.
‘Lights, Camera, Beatle!’ charts the solo exploits of John, Paul, George and Ringo as pop music video makers. From the amateurish efforts of the early 70s to the mega-productions of the MTV era and beyond, it examines in detail the stand-out classics, the hilarious hit-and-misses, and everything in between. It uncovers the background stories, unearths the trivia, and delves into the vast range of celebrity guest appearances and filming locations.
Song by song, video by video, frame by frame, the book takes you on a magical history tour through the first 25 years of solo Beatles on the small screen.
1 Mike Delevante – a Lonely Day 2 Pezband – Tulip 3 Sharp Pins – Just How Lucky We Are 4 Eric Dover – Leaving on a Midnight Train 5 Arlan Feiles – You’re Such a Good Woman 6 Bill Lloyd – Our Song 7 Rob Bonfiglio – Hand in Hand 8 Mary Karlzen – Dawn 9 The Fraternals – Catherine Cares 10 Fernando Perdomo – Time Is Mine 11 Mic Harrison and the High Score – a Little Bit of Rock and Roll 12 Tobin Sprout – Keep Your Country Tidy 13 Humbert – Little Mary 14 Steve Barton – Ringside 15 The Parlophonics – Makes Me Feel Good 16 Richard Barone (Featuring the Midnight Callers) – I’m Only Human 17 Darren Hayman and Robert Rotifer – Love Will Be 18 Mark Healey – It Doesn’t Really Matter 19 Jeff Alan Ross – the Day Begins
20 Ron Griffiths – Take Good Care of My Baby 21 Bob Jackson – Just Look Inside the Cover 22 Tobin Sprout – Keep Your Country Tidy (Reprise)
Note:
This new album Just Look Inside the Cover has a cover version of a Pete Ham song-Take Good Care of My Baby that features, Ron Griffiths, original Iveys/ Badfinger member, singing and playing bass with the help of his nephew & the other instruments are by Fernando Perdom.
Richard Ulloa’s Comments about the contents of the new album and the Pete Ham tribute that preceded it:
Richard Ulloa’s Comments:
It’s been 3 years since the release of my dream project, “Shine On – A Tribute to Pete Ham” and the response from the Badfinger community of family, fans and journalists was extremely heartwarming to say the least. In fact, the album directly led me to get to know and work closely with representatives of the Ham, Evans & Gibbins Estates ever since. It has truly been a whirlwind these past couple years with Y&T being a part of historic releases by Badfinger, The Iveys, Pete Ham and Tom Evans.
The Shine On Pete Ham tribute albumand the listing of album contents:
Track Listings Disc: 1 1 Mary Lee Kortes and Eric Ambel – No More 2 The Chefs – I Can’t Take It 3 The Smokin’ Novas (Featuring Andrew Hyra) – Shine on 4 The Speaker Wars (Featuring Susmita Datta) – No Matter What (World Version) 5 Sweet Lizzy Project – Perfection 6 The Delevantes – Know One Knows 7 Shelby Lynne – Day After Day 8 Rob Bonfiglio – Lonely You 9 Amanda Green – Name of the Game 10 Fernando Perdomo – Savile Row 11 Mary Lou Lord – Baby Blue 12 Arlan Feiles – Walk Out in the Rain 13 Tobin Sprout – Dear Father 14 Nathalie Archangel – Blodwyn 15 Electric Piquete – Matted Spam 16 Balsamo Collins Riley – Keep Believing 17 Timothy Laroque – I’m in Love 18 Mary Karlzen – We’re for the Dark Disc: 2 1 Amy Allison – Apple of My Eye 2 The Speaker Wars – No Matter What (Pop Version) 3 Albert Castiglia Band (Featuring Mandy Marylane) – Piano Red 4 Mic Harrison and the High Score – Meanwhile Back at the Ranch 5 Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby – Midnight Caller 6 Diane Ward – Lay Me Down 7 Dennis Diken (- Dennis 8 Melanie – Without You 9 Elsten Torres – Take It All 10 Nelson Bragg – Carry on Till Tomorrow 11 Jim Camacho – They’re Knocking Down Our Home 12 Claudia Hoyser – Midnight Sun 13 The Parlophonics – Song for a Lost Friend 14 Life Boat – Crimson Ship 15 Jolynn Daniel – I Miss You 16 Ken Sharp – Just a Chance 17 Voice in Fashion – Timeless
More comments fromRichard Ulloaregarding the new Pete Ham tribute albumJust Look Inside The Cover– Songs Of Pete Ham
“For the past year, I have been working on a second Pete Ham tribute, featuring songs that only existed as home demos. I got the inspiration from the 2 songs on “Shine On” that were only released as demos, “No More” by Mary Lee Kortes and “Dear Father” by Tobin Sprout. Those two wonderful recordings showed me how many of Pete’s unreleased demos could be brought to life with new studio interpretations.
The result is a 22 track album called “Just Look Inside The Cover – Songs Of Pete Ham” and I can’t wait for everyone to hear it. Like “Shine On,” the album features some great artists who had creative license to produce their tracks in any manner they wanted. Thanks to everyone who was a part of the process in bringing this project to life and it will be available for pre-order with a release date of June 19th.
Here are the details of the artists and songs!“
Cover painting by the brilliant Lesley Daunt!
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1. Mike Delevante – A Lonely Day – This lead track features Eddie Perez of the Mavericks on guitar, Garry Tallent on bass and Bryan Owings on drums. Mike’s beautiful vocal and the lovely pop production made it a no brainer for the opener!
2. Pezband – Tulip – Long time Chicago based power pop band brought this Pete Ham song to another level. Pure pop perfection! The vocal by Mimi Betines is quite powerful.
3. Sharp Pins – Just How Lucky We Are – Thrilled to have Kai “Sharp Pins” Slater on our tribute. Kai played all the instruments on this beautiful ballad. Keep your eyes out for this fabulous new band as they tour the country!
4. Eric Dover – Leaving on a Midnight Train – Former member of Jellyfish and Imperial Drag, Eric kills it on this fabulous rocker!
5. Arlan Feiles – You’re Such a Good Woman – When I knew this beautiful song needed to be on the album, the only person who I wanted to record it was Arlan and my faith was more than justified! Stunning!
6. Bill Lloyd – Our Song – Power pop icon, Bill Lloyd delivers a masterful interpretation of this Pete Ham gem!
7. Rob Bonfiglio – Hand in Hand – Once again, Rob contributes a track to a Pete Ham tribute and wait till you hear this one. Truly fabulous as is Rob’s new solo album, “The Over Under!”
8. Mary Karlzen – Dawn – When I sent this gorgeous song to Mary, I was thrilled that she loved it and her poignant arrangement and vocal is truly special.
9. The Fraternals – Catherine Cares – Based in Orlando, The Fraternals are an indie rock band led by fraternal twins, Cian and Cole McDemott. Adam Gibbins (son of Mike Gibbins) produced this Iveys era song and it sounds spectacular!
10. Fernando Perdomo – Time is Mine – This gorgeous instrumental track showcases the multi-talented Fernando Perdomo at his best.
11. Mic Harrison And The High Score – A Little Bit of Rock and Roll – I felt that this very short Pete Ham demo needed to recorded for the tribute and I knew the perfect band to pull it off was Mic and company….and man does it rock!
12. Tobin Sprout – Keep Your Country Tidy – When Tobin asked to record this song, I knew it was the perfect track for him as his beautiful vocal makes this poignant recording truly special. Thanks to Jansen Press for the help on this!
13. Humbert – Little Mary – I loved “Little Mary” from the first time I heard it off “Gwent Gardens,” and I had the perfect band in mind to record it, South Florida indie icons, Humbert! Their arrangement is truly special with wonderful harmonies and I will tell you, there is a surprise in the song…See if you catch it!
14. Steve Barton – Ringside – As a long time fan of Steve’s band Translator, I was thrilled when Steve agreed to be a part of the tribute. He immediately asked to record this somber song written in 1975. Steve’s emotional arrangement and vocal gave me goosebumps the first time I heard it. wow just wow.
15. The Parlophonics – Makes Me Feel Good – Another band that has contributed to both tributes and their pure pop magic sound truly brings this gem to life. Fernando Perdomo’s lead guitar part is exquisite!
16. Richard Barone (featuring the Midnight Callers) – I’m Only Human. I’ve been a long time fan of Richard’s early power pop band, The Bongos, and he does not disappoint with his rocking version of this great early track.
17. Darren Hayman and Robert Rotifer – Love Will Be. Darren is a truly special artist, whose late 90’s band Hefner, happens to be my favorite UK band of the last 30 years. I got to meet Darren in London in 2024 and was thrilled to know that he was a Pete Ham fan. So I asked him if he would consider recording a song for our tribute and he chose Love Will Be (and recorded it with guitarist Robert Rotifer.) I LOVE this very cool “low-fi” recording!
18. Mark Healey – It Doesn’t Really Matter – Mark was a long time member of Joey Molland’s Badfinger starting in 1986 and does a wonderful interpretation of one of Pete’s most beautiful ballads.
19. Jeff Alan Ross – The Day Begins – Jeff was also a member of Joey Molland’s Badfinger (with Mike Gibbins) and now tours with the Lovin’ Spoonful. I felt Jeff was the only artist who could bring Pete’s lovely song off “Gwent Gardens” to life. He hit it out of the park with a powerful arrangement and production!
20. Ron Griffiths – Take Good Care of My Baby – To have a founding member of The Iveys and Badfinger be a part of our tribute is truly an honor and I am eternally grateful for his support. Ron and Fernando Perdomo collaborated on this early Iveys demo.
21. Bob Jackson – Just Look Inside The Cover – It was Bob Jackson who had to be the one to record the title track for our tribute and his version with Andy Nixon shows that this could have been a Badfinger classic! It has been a career highlight to work with Bob on “Head First”and now our new tribute!
22. Tobin Sprout – Keep Your Country Tidy (Reprise) – I “borrowed” the idea for a reprise from the Wings album, Venus & Mars, where it ends with a short instrumental, “Crossroads.”
IVEYS ACETATES FROM THE TOM BRENNAN WEBSITE:
The Iveys Acetates compiled by Tom Brennan the following images may not be reproduced without the permission of Tom Brennan last revised: December 31, 2020
A FEW RARITIES: PERFECTION-THE RARE PROMO CD OF MUSIC BY PETE HAM & TOM EVANS
ISSUED BY BUG MUSIC AS A PROMO ONLY CD
I learned about this great piece from Tom Brennan’s fabulous website. I recently did a search to see if I could find a copy for the collection and I was very fortunate to locate one at a very reasonable price!
SPECIAL THANKS TO TOM BRENNAN FOR HIS VALUABLE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE RARITIES:
I have found so many of the Badfinger rarities in my collection thanks to the authority on the subject, Mr. Tom Brennan. Check out his website: You will be amazed!
This is the text of Tom Brennan’s piece about the release from his website:
Background history (written in 2006): “Bug Music, who now administers the U.S. copyrights of songs written by Badfinger’s Pete Ham & Tom Evans, has released a promotional CD in August of 2006 of songs to promote the use of their songs in films, TV and cover versions by other artists. The disc has been manufactured with the cooperation of the Ham & Evans Estates, Apple Corps., Capitol Records, EMI, Warner Chappell, Warner Bros., WMG and Sony/BMG. The disc is intended to highlight the most commercial sounding songs written & recorded for Badfinger, and the excellent songwriting talents of Pete & Tom, both individually and collectively. The disc is a limited pressing of 1000 copies and is NOT intended for the general public; its target audience is music supervisors, artist producers & agents and film producers.
As far as the content of the disc goes, all the tracks have been cleaned up & enhanced sonically by Dan Matovina, who has removed much of the muddiness from a lot of the tracks. All the songs have a sonic clarity to them now and sound more “punchy”. There are no outtakes included (except the previously released outtake I’ll Be The One), since this disc is intended to promote the more commercial sounding songs, however there is a newly created edit of Dennis (track 19) from the “Wish You Were Here” album intended to simulate what an AM Radio single version of the track may have sounded like had it ever been released to the general public (if history had run its course in a more favorable direction for the band).
The disc also includes Harry Nilsson’s smash hit cover version of Without You from 1972 at the end of the disc, which is the most famous & popular cover version of a Badfinger (or Pete Ham & Tom Evans) song in music history. All the “Straight Up” songs that are included are the standard versions; none of the alternate “early versions” are utilised. Unfortunately, some other great songs like Shine On wouldn’t fit on the CD and had to be left out. In short, this disc contains the best sounding copies of all of the best songs written by Pete Ham & Tom Evans from the period 1969-1974 released to date. This will hopefully encourage the reissuing of the Badfinger CD catalog and take advantage of the latest audio & computer technology.
Update (2013): Bug Music was acquired by BMG in 2012 and became part of BMG Chrysalis. On October 1, 2013, the estates of Pete Ham & Tom Evans left BMG Chrysalis and signed a new publishing deal with Kobalt.”
Background history (written in 2006): Bug Music, who now administers the U.S. copyrights of songs written by Badfinger’s Pete Ham & Tom Evans, has released a promotional CD in August of 2006 of songs to promote the use of their songs in films, TV and cover versions by other artists. The disc has been manufactured with the cooperation of the Ham & Evans Estates, Apple Corps., Capitol Records, EMI, Warner Chappell, Warner Bros., WMG and Sony/BMG. The disc is intended to highlight the most commercial sounding songs written & recorded for Badfinger, and the excellent songwriting talents of Pete & Tom, both individually and collectively. The disc is a limited pressing of 1000 copies and is NOT intended for the general public; its target audience is music supervisors, artist producers & agents and film producers.
As far as the content of the disc goes, all the tracks have been cleaned up & enhanced sonically by Dan Matovina, who has removed much of the muddiness from a lot of the tracks. All the songs have a sonic clarity to them now and sound more “punchy”. There are no outtakes included (except the previously released outtake I’ll Be The One), since this disc is intended to promote the more commercial sounding songs, however there is a newly created edit of Dennis (track 19) from the “Wish You Were Here” album intended to simulate what an AM Radio single version of the track may have sounded like had it ever been released to the general public (if history had run its course in a more favorable direction for the band).
The disc also includes Harry Nilsson’s smash hit cover version of Without You from 1972 at the end of the disc, which is the most famous & popular cover version of a Badfinger (or Pete Ham & Tom Evans) song in music history. All the “Straight Up” songs that are included are the standard versions; none of the alternate “early versions” are utilised. Unfortunately, some other great songs like Shine On wouldn’t fit on the CD and had to be left out. In short, this disc contains the best sounding copies of all of the best songs written by Pete Ham & Tom Evans from the period 1969-1974 released to date. This will hopefully encourage the reissuing of the Badfinger CD catalog and take advantage of the latest audio & computer technology.
Thanks to: Dan Matovina, Petera Ham, Stephen Evans, Anne Herriot, Tony Herriot, Marianne Evans, Neil Aspinall, Steve Tenenbaum, Lee Blackman, Janet Sears, David Lessoff, John Ray, Tarik Bradford, Aldo Davalos, Steve Poltorak, David Schmidt, Traci Werbel, Greg Young, Julie Chen, Ernie Petito, Ed Pierson
Keyhole Street: Demos 1966-67 compiled by Tom Brennan
All information is from Tom Brennan’s website:
Disc One Testing [not a song] I Want You Come A Bit Closer Horse With A Green Tail Come And Join Us You Didn’t Know Each Other Very Well Never Felt Like This 1988* I’ll See You Tonight Think Twice Happened Again I’ve Cried* Blackjack [instrumental] I’m Only Crying Dress Myself In Black Heartburn Girl Next Door In The Miniskirt* Grand Prix [not a song] Can’t Stop* Graham Hill [not a song] Cavalier Club Rock [instrumental] Memories* Free Sample Loved By You Punch With Judy I’m In Love For My Sympathy Black And White Rainbows Keyhole Street* I’ll Kiss You Goodnight Mrs. Jones* Little Sue Knocking Down Our Home
Keyhole Street Disc Two Disc Two Testing (Grampian) [not a song] Ostrich How Much Is The Sky Do What You Like Open Your Mind Down Down Down Never Been Alone Tender Embrace* I’ve Been There Once Before Genie Stink Beautiful Dream Another Day When I’m Asleep Hurt Too Many Times Has Someone Really Got Into My Heart Get Up Joker Hampstead Heath [instrumental] I Need You I’m Alone Weep Baby The Raven: He’s A Raven/Meeek/Frank/Gravity/Nightwing/Drifting/Taking Flight/Raven reprise
Pete Ham – all vocals, voices, and instruments, except *bass guitar by Ron Griffiths
Pete Ham, young teenPete Ham, 1967
There were only 1000 CDs made and this package will never be generated again. This is the only time all of these songs will be available on CD. About five other tracks were held back, and at least 10-12 others (from the 1966-1967 era) were on a reel of tape which was lost long ago.
WE’RE HAVING A PARTY: A ONE NIGHT BADFINGER TRIBUTE CONCERT ON APRIL 28TH, 2026:(A FEW SELECT PHOTOS PROVIDED BY MARK STROTHMANN)
Adam Gibbins, the son of Badfinger drummer Mike Gibbins, Mark Strothmann, part of the organizing crew for the tribute and Joey Molland III, the son of Badfinger guitarist Joey Molland.
Mark Strothmann, John Anderson (Kevin McElligott, the sound man responsible for much of the excellent work done with the Badfinger demos) & Lewis Smith! (John Anderson) is the director of the Joey Molland documentary that was viewed in part at this special evening!
A photo provided to me by Mark Strothmann, of Badfinger rehearsing in 1982. Bob Jackson is on keyboard. Mike Gibbins with the Badfinger shirt is looking at Tom Evans sitting down!Adam Allen is on guitar.The photo was taken by Michael Sears.
A BADFINGER DISPLAY AT THE LET IT BE CAFE:
Jeff Alan Ross is a multi-talented guitarist and keyboard player. He’s the Musical Director for Peter Asher (Peter and Gordon). He also co-produces with Peter their weekly Beatles radio show “From Me To You” on Sirius/XM. Jeff has toured with Badfinger, Mick Taylor (former Rolling Stone), Gerry Marsden (Gerry and the Pacemakers), Denny Laine (Moody Blues/Wings), Billy J. Kramer, Kate Taylor and others
Mark Strothmann and Jeff Allan Ross, formerly of Badfinger:
JACK KOSHICK PROMOTED BADFINGER-HEAR HIM TELL HIS STORY ON YOUTUBE:
Mark Strothmann and Jack Koshick at the Badfinger tribute:
A SPECIAL NOD TO BADFINGER MEMBER BOB JACKSON
When I had my original FACEBOOK print page, Bob Jackson was so kind in providing me a few signed items for my collection for which I will always be grateful. He was responsible for the sonic upgrade to the Badfinger Head First Album material and was very responsible for the issuance of the special 50th anniversary release of the album!
Robert Jackson was born on January 6, 1949 in Coventry, England. Bob’s first group, a Progressive Rock band called Indian Summer, released an LP in 1971. His next band started as John Entwistle’s (The Who) backing band, and eventually became another Progressive Rock band called Ross, which released two albums in 1974. Jackson quit after a mid-1974 tour with Ross as the opening act for Eric Clapton. After getting home after the tour, a friend recommended he audition for Pete Ham’s replacement in Badfinger. After Pete Ham’s suicide, Bob was asked to join The Dodgers by Tommy Evans in Late, 1975.
Bob stayed with The Dodgers until being forced out in 1979. Bob was reunited with Tom Evans in early, 1982 when he was asked by Tommy to audition with him in his back-up band for a female Australian group called Cheetah. Eventually, Bob ended up in Tom’s version of Badfinger and he toured with them until Tommy’s last live appearance in October, 1983. Bob also did a British Invasion tour in 1984 with Joey Molland and Mike Gibbins. Bob Jackson is currently part of the latest line-up of the British Invasion band called The Fortunes.
Biography information from Dan Matovina’s “Without You, The Tragic Story of Badfinger”
MORE PROMO MATERIAL FROM THE APRIL 28, 2026, BADFINGER TRIBUTE:
NOTIFICATION OF THE SHOW:
A SOLD-OUT TRIBUTE!!!
Mark Strothmann and Brad Smith are all smiles as the benefit for the Chad Smith Foundation was a SELL-OUT! Brad Smith is the brother to Red Hot Chilli Pepper’s drummer, Chad Smith!
Chad Smith was to back up Paul McCartney on drums when Paul was the special musical guest on Saturday Night Live recently on 5/16/26!
Bing Videos The Chad Smith Foundation (CSF) is a nonprofit organization founded in August 2025 by Chad Smith, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, to expand access to music education and resources for underserved youth Drumming News Network+1. While it operates nationwide, it has a strong presence in Wisconsin, including its Brookfield, WI location Idealist.
Mission and Vision CSF’s mission is to bridge the gap in music access and opportunity for young people, ensuring that every aspiring musician—regardless of background—has the tools, mentorship, and support to pursue their passion www.chadsmithfoundation.org+1. Its vision is a world where music education is accessible to all, creating pathways for young talent to develop and thrive.
Core Pillars The foundation’s work is built on three pillars www.chadsmithfoundation.org+1:
Inspiration – Creating early opportunities for young people to explore music.
Access – Expanding opportunity by providing tools, mentorship, and guidance.
Support – Offering financial resources and career direction to sustain musical careers.
Key Programs AMP (After-School Music Program) – Brings qualified instructors and quality instruments directly to after-school organizations, removing cost and logistical barriers www.chadsmithfoundation.org+1.
Equipment Donations – Supplies high-quality instruments and audio gear to underfunded music programs Drumming News Network.
Scholarships – Including the Curtis & Joan Smith Scholarship, supporting students in diverse music careers such as performance, education, therapy, and production Drumming News Network. Wisconsin Impact In Wisconsin, CSF has launched AMP in Milwaukee in partnership with local nonprofits like the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, the Salvation Army, Notes for Notes, and Running Rebels UpNorthNews. This initiative funds instructors, purchases equipment, and offers perks like concert tickets and performance opportunities for students. Lessons are held multiple times a week in community settings, aiming to integrate music into youth education.
Why It Matters Chad Smith emphasizes that music education can transform lives, citing his own early exposure to instruments in public school as a key factor in his career UpNorthNews. CSF’s work in Wisconsin reflects its broader goal: to open doors, remove barriers, and help young talent flourish.
For more information or to get involved, visit the official site at chadsmithfoundation.org or contact their Wisconsin office at david@chadsmithfoundation.org Idealist.
THIS CD WAS GIVEN AS A SPECIAL PROMO TO ATTENDEES OF THE BADFINGER TRIBUTE SHOW: IT FEATURED SEVERAL OF THE SONGS FROM THE JUNE 19TH RELEASE OF THE NEW PETE HAM COVERS LP ENTITLED JUST LOOK INSIDE THE COVER.
THE CONTENTS FROM THE SAMPLER CD:
THE PROMOTIONAL POSTER FOR THE SOLD-OUT EVENT IN LATE APRIL OF 2026:
Bob Jackson was instrumental in the special mixing of this special Badfinger album which was the last official appearance of Pete Ham. This is a rare copy of the LP signed by Bob Jackson of Badfinger, the man largely responsible and instrumental in presenting the recordings in their full sonic fidelity!
The back cover of the album:
The special tote bag that attendees of the special Badfinger tribute were also to receive:
A nice note received from Bob Jackson from my Facebook days!
Another signed note from Bob Jackson on a Badfinger flyer:
