The Video Presentation is now fully complete and is available as the centre-piece of The Inside No 3 Experience / Presentation Evening. This event is to educate and bring to the audience that period of artistic revolution that came from within that famous white door at Number 3 Savile Row.
Apple
Using the book as the template, we show to full effect the sense of mission ideals that The Beatles had in vision for the whole organisation that was to be Apple. We all know the outcome, but what is not known is how that so nearly came about. Well you can wonder no more for it is now laid out for everyone in a bright colour and beautiful happening that reflected those marvellous aims.
Inside No 3
Inside No 3 Book
These are standard presentation photographs that extol and support the link between the book Inside No 3 and the DVD Disc to which we use on the presentation. The second photograph is a rear view of the DVD Presentation package. !!
Abbey Road
This is one of the photographs taken on the day of the shoot which was ultimately rejected. I have all of the photographs used and they make a stunning collage.
One of the Rejected Abbey Road Photos
This is The Beatles in 1968 – Terrific!!
The Beatles 1968
Mary Hopkin
This is a portrait of the beautiful Welsh singer Mary Hopkin who as many know was a very successful Apple artist. She had a voice of an angel and sang as clear as a bell. She is still in the music business, only doing projects that really appeal to her. Long may she continue to do so.
Mary Hopkin
Badfinger
The final photo plate is of Apple Records most successful bands Badfinger. They were a most impressive band to hear and to see, and their sheer talent has been long hidden away, and even today when one sees old film of them it still has the power to impress shock and deliver mis-belief at their sheers talent !!
The Iveys who became Badfinger
Bookings have already been received and completed and a review is available via links to The Beatles bookstore website.
FELIXSTOWE BEATLES WEEKEND
We will be a central core to the fabulous Felixstowe Beatles Weekend at The famous Spa Pavilion on Saturday / Sunday 21st /22nd June 2025.
So book that weekend and make it a most enjoyable one as well. The Quarrymen will be appearing , alongside ex Capital Radio DJ/ Host Nicky Horne, with his very special and unique show as well as Inside No3 with the brilliant Apple Presentation!!
There is more to be added, and the Special website will be active shortly- so stay tuned, you won’t want to miss this totally awesome weekend, It will be a Beatles Fans Dream !!
Inside Number Three – The Illustrated History of Apple Records
Inside No3 takes you through that famous door, deep into the minds of all who worked there at Apple Records. This is done also in a very different way. This is not a kiss-and-tell diary, it is through fan adulation and understanding via a personal collection of artifacts and memorabilia that author Nigel Pearce has built up over the last 50 years.
Mono Mixes of Let It Be and Abbey RoadMono Mixes of Let It Be and Abbey Road
Rare Beatles Recordings in Mono
This gives us all concrete proof that rare Beatles recordings in Mono mixes were done, mixed and produced for Abbey Road and the Let It Be albums. Although these mixes have never been officially released, here are my personal CD copies of both of those mixes and the EMI Tape boxes used to house them in. The labels are shown here for those stored recordings, and as per their contract situation prevailing at the time they were seeded to Parlophone Records. The recordings actually are excellent as well!! Should be available to purchase, I 100% believe.
Badfinger
Badfinger in ConcertBadfinger in Concert
This CD came direct to me from a contact at the BBC. This is straight from their archives and is a copy of a live concert programme for Badfinger. Recorded and Broadcast from Wales in 1972. It is an extremely good concert with only possibly two songs that might need some editing or enhanced production. Badfinger was indeed a well-knitted and tight band, and this is one of the few excellent recordings of them in concert. It would have made an excellent live album !! It might have given the band a big push!!
Balls
Fight For My Country by Balls
This is another rare to find, and well-lost Apple Studios demo recording. The artist is Balls, and the song is titled Fight For My Country. Its a good progressive slab of rock, quite well played, and it is well produced in Mono. Again there is no details of personnel of the Band, and finding them is very difficult, or perhaps nigh on impossible. Another one from that under the Floor No 3 Savile Row Vault.
Paul McCartney The White Album Interview
Paul and John Interviews
John Lennon Abbey Road Interview
Paul and John Interviews
These are really the Pieces de Resistance of this little bunch. The ideals of Apple were to promote the product as works and pieces of art, for that is what they most certainly were. It was EMI etc that counted the money that was to be coming in from each well-made product!
The Beatles at this time undertook a lot of promotion in order to fulfill that Operational Mendi of giving the artist a better deal. They were also doing this to their own products, and we have two fine examples here. The first one is an interview by Paul to promote the White Album released in November 1968. He gave an exclusive interview to Radio Luxemburg Host/ DJ Tony Macarthur, with sponsorship from the Daily Express. The discussion is very open and he concentrated on his tracks but gave a lot of mention to John’s Goodnight.
The second one is John accompanied by Yoko giving a discussion on Abbey Road just after the album was released, and again the discussion was very warm and open, with no hints of the problems at Apple which were bubbling away. Both interviews are given in full, but the tracks have been cleaned to provide pure listening pleasure, and they most certainly do just that. John also mentions the version of Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight from the album covered by Trash, Apple 17, and that single is also contained here, which is a very rare occurrence. The cases and labels are complete and unaltered, as per the originals, and they make a wonderful extra to these albums.
One wonders why they could not have been included in the re-boxed sets. They would have made an excellent addition or side dish as Paul likes to call odd examples. If anyone is listening, I have my copies stored safely away
This is a great little set of demos and extras from Apple Records at No 3 Savile Row, and there is still more to have, all in good time too!!
Inside Number Three – The Illustrated History of Apple Records
Inside No3 takes you through that famous door, deep into the minds of all who worked there at Apple Records. This is done also in a very different way. This is not a kiss-and-tell diary, it is through fan adulation and understanding via a personal collection of artifacts and memorabilia that author Nigel Pearce has built up over the last 50 years.
Want the latest think piece canvassing The Beatles’ World, without having to invest a ton of your time? Check out the new “Tell Me Why” podcast with host Jude Southerland Kessler, author of The John Lennon Series of narrative biographies. Kessler interviews Beatles personalities, authors, artists, influencers, playwrights, filmmakers, historians – interesting Beatles people – in a succinct 20-minute format.
The Tell Me Why Podcast
Described as a “short, sharp podcast for busy Beatles people ‘in-the-know’…or busy Beatles people who want to be ‘in-the-know,’” “Tell Me Why” offers the latest perspectives and happenings without monopolizing too much of your time. Come together with Jude and her fab guests right here, bi-monthly, on The Beatles Bookstore.
The first four shows feature May Pang, Ruth and Angie McCartney, Terry Crain, and the great Ivor Davis! 😍
Here are the links for the first FOUR incredible shows:
And it will be Felixstowe’s first-ever Beatles weekend. In fact it is not just a weekend, it will be a festival!! and one to remember forever.
The Quarrymen and Friends
The Original Quarrymen
Already so far, The Quarrymen and Friends have been booked and are confirmed to play. There will also be a Question-and-Answer session, along with a discussion and presentation by David Bedford along with Nigel Pearce, the author of Inside Number Three.
Inside Number Three
Also already appearing is Nigel Pearce who will be offering the Video Inside Number Three Presentation. This will consist of a talking introduction, along with photographs, videos, and part of his invaluable Apple Records memorabilia collection. This will be a unique opportunity to see many of the fabulous items from this colourful late period of The Beatles group career. He will again answer questions and explain fully the significance of this cultural collection and movement. Quite simply a chance not to be missed!!
Nicky Horne
Even at this early stage, there is more!! The promoter has been able to obtain the appearance of EX Capital Radio DJ and Host Nicky Horne. Nicky flew to New York in 1971 and interviewed John and Yoko, then later George Harrison and these interviews will be discussed and presented for the very first time!
So, you can already see that this unique event will be the very first we believe to cover the entire career of our favourite group from 1957 up to the mid-1970s, and all in one event!! Truly groundbreaking indeed, and as said more is to be added, so keep tuned in and stay close!! There will be weekend packages, part or day tickets, along with stalls, records, and memorabilia, and we may be able to have some Beatle authors there as well It will only get bigger !!
There will also be a special website where all this information and ticket booking guides will be collated in one place, along with accommodation information, so again stay tuned, and tell your friends the date – you won’t want to miss this!!
Finally – Phew!! The Beatles Bookstore will be an integral link in this whole process, so, as usual, this is the place to be, and there are plenty of places to stay within the Felixstowe area, again information will be made available on the event website!!
Nigel Pearce
Inside No 3
Inside Number Three – The Illustrated History of Apple Records
Inside No3 takes you through that famous door, deep into the minds of all who worked there at Apple Records. This is done also in a very different way. This is not a kiss-and-tell diary, it is through fan adulation and understanding via a personal collection of artifacts and memorabilia that author Nigel Pearce has built up over the last 50 years.
Continuing on from the Demos Blog, here are some more of those lost Apple Recordings. These are CD recordings of the original demos completed at Apple Studios in 1968 – 1976. There is much more to come. There was no diary, appointment list, or ledger kept, so these have been unearthed by my own diligent research after obtaining these copies.
Although they are not the original vinyl offerings, I can assure you that all of the recordings are 100% faithful copies with no extras added. So they are as they were made produced and cut for vinyl in those wonderful days. They are now priceless artifacts and examples within my own personal archives !! There is more to follow, and these will be further detailed in the next book ‘Deeper Inside No 3’.
The Apple Boutique
This is the Apple Building on the corner of Baker Street, which was photographed by my late father whilst on a business trip to London. This was taken in January 1968. My father was at the time working on the site of the new Chelsea Barracks then having just been completed. He was being driven back to the company offices in West London when they passed the building. Upon seeing the building he took this photograph from inside the car. When the photo was developed he showed me the photo and he asked if I knew anything about the building due to its ‘pop’ like style. When I told him that it was The Beatles Apple building, he gave me the photograph which I still treasure. This is a digital reprint of it!
Timbertops – The Buttercups
Timbertops by The Buttercups on Apple Rocrds
This is the Apple demo recording and pressing of Timbertops by The Buttercups. This was the theme tune for the ITV children’s series which ran for around 14 episodes in 1974. The Demo single was cut first and approved as the theme tune and then the album was cut afterwards. The Apple album was done consisting of songs to be heard in the programs and was finally released on the small independent Pinnacle Records label. Zak Laurence was the musical art director and the production was by Ken Howard and Alan Blakley. The original Apple demo recording is shown here with the finished album cover. If you know your pop history Zack Laurence became Mr. Blow and made the hit single “Grooving” with Mr. Bloe on DJM Records.
Warm Dust – “And It Came To Pass”
Warm Dust
Warm Dust
One of the Rarest Apple Recordings
This is a much sought-after recording in any language, and perhaps so far the most difficult to fully explain in depth.
The artists came from Birmingham and were named Warm Dust. The group had many varied styles of playing and performing but based themselves loosely on the commercial side of British Progressive Rock. Among the members of the group were Paul Carrack and Jeff Lynne, who both ascended much headier climes within a couple of years. The complete album titled ‘And It Came To Pass‘ shows a musical strength and maturity that many new groups of the period simply did not possess.
The unusual thing is that the album was pressed with an Apple label, but no catalogue number or matrix was included. The back of the cover was stamped an Apple Recording, so maybe some serious thought was given to a commercial release. !! It is actually very good!!. The album front and back artwork on the cover is shown as well so a lot of work went into a non-released album – enjoy!!
All of these are linked very heavily to Apple Records in those far-off days, and perhaps the most important thing it shows is that although Allen Klein had been removed via the High Court in 1971, artists were still prepared to make their way to Apple studios to cut a record that might bestow some fame. The light was still burning bright indeed.
Find out more about Apple Records from Nigel’s great bookInside Number 3
Inside Number Three – The Illustrated History of Apple Records
Inside No3 takes you through that famous door, deep into the minds of all who worked there at Apple Records. This is done also in a very different way. This is not a kiss-and-tell diary, it is through fan adulation and understanding via a personal collection of artifacts and memorabilia that author Nigel Pearce has built up over the last 50 years.
The colourful nostalgia of a 1960s festival, complete with music yesteryear, performances and vibrant spirit at Cromer Pier stayed resolutely upbeat despite a sudden downpour. A comprehensive account of a memorable weekend.
This weekend, Cromer Pier on the Norfolk coast was a musical epicentre of cultural revolution. This fabulous 1960s festival is a smash hit! As the sun dipped beneath the North Sea, a golden glow rippled across the water, and the sounds of the 1960s filled the air in a flashback of an era known for its exquisite melodies.
Crowds pack Cromer Pier for the 1960s festival. Photo by Andreas Yiasimi.
1960s Trip Down Memory Lane Success
The 1960s Festival at Cromer Pier was a marvellous day. Not even a sudden downpour could put a dampener on the event; the rain only provided a backdrop of drama. Union flags waved in the strong North Sea wind. The entire event was a plethora of memorabilia. Beatlemania was pulled out of the 1960s exhibition box, and its artefacts gave way to a whole ’60s mish-mash; a plethora of fab, ’60s stuff we all knew and loved. Trendy Mod scooters and motorbikes, hand-in-hand with 60s stalls selling vivid and colourful memories.
An array of Mopeds on Cromer Promenade. Photo by Andreas Yiasimi.
The festival-goers, many of whom had come from far and wide and effort, wore costumes and hairstyles from the ’60s, making the promenade and pier look like a scene from the 1960s. Visitors and locals let themselves live in the past. A real party atmosphere! It had a hit parade of the sixties. A decade full of cultural and musical innovation.
Musical Beats Of The 60s Sparkle
The Pier’s musical line-up proved the big draw to the festival, the selection lovingly organised by the Pier festival team. And so it began with The Revolvers: The Sounds of the Sixties taking to the stage from 8 pm on Friday; the weekend was underway.
Saturday saw The Counterfeit Stones on the stage, bringing the audience back in time with the timeless rock ‘n’ roll of the 60s and 70s and, on Sunday, the excitement ended with The Dusty Show. This show is full of songs performed in the beautiful tones of the legend Dusty Springfield.
Group photograph of The Twinning Association on Cromer Pier with visitors from Crest and Nidda. Photo by Andreas Yiasimi.
There was also a cosmopolitan feel to the event, with people from the twinned towns of Cromer – Nidda in Germany, and Crest in France – guests at the festival, escorted by the Mayor of Cromer, Pat West. They attended The Revolvers: The Sounds of the Sixties show as part of a fun-filled three days organised by The Cromer Twinning Association. “These visits between our twinning towns are so important” added Mr West, “It ensures continued cultural exchange and friendships across the water. The show was fantastic and it was a foot-stomping experience for our visitors and locals alike”
Mayor, Pat West, Ruth Azais, Nhan Nguyen and Claude Lamarre visiting Cromer and the 1960s event from Crest France. Photos by Andreas Yiasimi.
Top Performers Shine Brightly On The Pier
One of the brilliant performances on the day was by the quintessential vintage rock ‘n’ roll event band, Peachy Beat! Known for their 1950s and ‘60s authentic repertoire, Peachy Beat exude the original sounds of rock ’n’ roll, performing classic hits from Elvis, Little Richard, The Everly Brothers and the Motown greats! The band’s live performance was high energy with a large outdoor crowd swaying and singing along and it created a magically ambient performance.
The band Peachy Beat took the festival by storm with an outstanding outdoor performance. Photo by Andreas Yiasimi.
One of the band members (On Saxophone and vocals) is the super-talented, Chloe Edwards-Wood, who most recently was seen on stage in the 2023 Cromer Pier Christmas Show! The entire band were a phenomenal set. The four musicians were dynamic and worked brilliantly together!
Peachy Beat highlights during their fabulous set. Photos by Andreas Yiasimi.
It’s always good to see, Sean Garrett – General Manager of the Pier Theatre, and he was an unexpected bonus on the day. He came along in his bright yellow 1960s patterned shirt, and I managed to flush him out for a picture! To make the pictorial complete!
Sean Garrett General Manager of the Pier Theatre sporting a 60s style patterned orange shirt. Photo by Andreas Yiasimi.
Phil Broughton, Technical Production Manager, complimented the team on their efforts – ‘Teamwork to make the dream work, the team worked hard to deliver a product with an attention to detail. A huge credit must go to Bethany Graham and Naomi Bushell from the sales marketing team for looking fabulous and creating a smooth-running operation together with the rest of the girls who provided their expertise and hospitality. The entire staff structure is a formidable force!
Phil Broughton Technical Production Manager on Cromer Pier amid union flags. Photo by Andreas Yiasimi.
Bethany Graham, from the sales marketing team, shared her excitement: “We were thrilled with the outpour of support that our Vintage 60s Festival received this year. Once the rain cleared, we were delighted by the floods of visitors coming to support performers Peachy Beat, DJ Roy Kelly and Marlene’s School of Dance. We are already looking ahead to 2025 and our brand-new Paws on the Pier Dog festival that will take place in March. More information coming soon.”
Naomi Bushell added, “The festival was well attended and we are delighted with the turnout. The weather was not on our side from the start, but this didn’t seem to put too much of a dampener on the free and easy 60s vibe. The arrival of over 100 scooters from the North Norfolk Scooter Club was a sight to be seen, and the classic cars and vintage stalls that lined the prom kept visitors interested all day. The pavilion bar rolled some prices back and the £1 a pint proved to be very popular! This event seems to grow each year, and we are already planning a bigger and better vintage festival for 2025.”
Bethany Graham and Naomi Bushell with the Cromer Pier dream team! Photo By Andreas Yiasimi.
Marlene’s School of Dance did brilliantly at the Vintage 60’s Festival in such tough weather conditions, this was quite an achievement. Natalie Day from Marlene’s School of Dance said: ‘It rained and poured all morning today at the Vintage 60’s Festival at Cromer Pier. After a delay, we nearly had to cancel and then the sun came out, it stopped raining, the band set up, Channel 5 managed to get some filming in and the girls were able to dance to Dancing in the Street with the beat of Peachy Beat. It was a brilliant festival highlight!’
Marlene’s School of Dance in good spirits even in the rain. Ready for another spectacular performance! Photo by Andreas Yiasimi.
Behind the Scenes Of A Fantastic Weekend
Susan Calman on Cromer Pier at the 1960s event. Photo by Alan Raymond Palmer. Selfie by Lynn Padmore.
The smooth running of the festival reflected the coordination and hard work of the Pier Management and North Norfolk District Council, added to by the energy of those involved. Also making a difference was the presence of IWC Media, whose involvement demonstrated the professionalism of the festival filming for Channel 5, ‘Susan Calman’s Summer By The Sea’ What a great bunch of people! It was a joy to capture them in action for our article!
IWC Media work their magic filming, Susan Calman’s Summer By The Sea for channel 5. Photos by Andreas Yiasimi
The chair of the National Charity, which represents seaside piers and coastal communities around the entire United Kingdom, attended the festival and celebrated the event while also highlighting the importance of the pier to the town. ‘Piers are an important part of our national heritage through out the country and I am very pleased to see this 60s event so well attended,’ he said.
Tim Wardley chairman of The National Piers Society enjoying a day on Cromer Pier. Photo by Andreas Yiasimi.
Brilliant Talk About The Beatles
An extraordinary experience took place in the community hall in Cromer. A fascinating presentation by the renowned radio broadcasterNigel Pearce, known for programmes on Swindon 105.5 FM, Future Radio 107.8 FM in Norwich, and Norfolk’s Poppyland Community Radio FM. The subject was ‘The Beatles’ Label Apple Records’.
T-shirt worn by Nigel Pearce at the 1960s festival in Cromer. Photo by Andreas Yiasimi.
‘It’s great to see you here,’ Nigel greeted those in attendance, ‘we are looking at what went on inside number three, Savile Row London W.1, behind that famous white door. Inside the pages of my published bookInside No. 3.
The 60s scene was set by a screening of the classic Cliff Richard movie Summer Holiday, first released in 1962. The film brought back many memories for the assembled enthusiasts, who were taken on a nostalgic journey.
A very young Cliff Richard and the Parthenon in Greece photos are in the public domain.
The showcase exhibits in the hall were part of Nigel’s collection of Beatles memorabilia. There was a replica of John Lennon’s Epiphone guitar, among dozens of other pieces. ‘The ivory one is a licenced replica of Lennon’s Epiphone, which he used on later Beatle albums at Apple and EMI,’ Nigel explained, motioning toward the showpiece.
Picture highlights from Nigel Pearce fabulous collection and talk at Cromer Community Centre
Nigel also informed me about the latest developments. ‘There will be a second volume called Deeper Inside No3 which will be a further revealing of records, documents and items from those famous now lost studios at No.3. I’m delighted the Cromer 1960s spectacle has continued to grow and gain a National interest starting from the original event I founded in 2016. For more information about the Nigel’s publication, please read the book review here: Inside No. Three – Apple Records Collection by Nigel Pearce
Great Future Ahead For 1960s Festival
The festival was a re-enactment of the decade that brought people together in a celebration of a culturally booming time, which still resonates today. As the Mayor of Cromer Pat West said: “It was a great day for a truly fantastic event to celebrate our Decade the 1960’s for our lovely town. This does not happen without a coordinated effort by some wonderful people. The rain did not dampen people’s enthusiasm for visiting and I am so pleased the sun came out in the end!”
Norfolk Fudge, Picnic Patch, North Norfolk District Council Marshals and Mopeds. Pictures by Andreas Yiasimi
The festival is an important reminder of the lasting appeal of 1960s culture, and the significance of local community events in recording contemporary history. Moreover, the legacy of the 1960s on Cromer Pier is very much alive – and the festival’s overwhelming local popularity hints that there will be many more such events and celebrations in years to come as the spirit of the swinging ’60s continues to endure.
Final Thoughts On A Fun Weekend
In this sense, the 1960s festival at Cromer Pier was indeed about nostalgia; but in another sense, it was about the power of music to unify people, and is still so very important and relevant today. It gave Cromer another event to pull the local community together. As the sixties music played into the dusk on the pier, it created memories that fellow festival-goers will keep with them forever.
The festival in 2025 will be even bigger with some fantastic star names to be announced!
Get Nigel’s Excellent Book – Inside Number Three
Inside Number Three – The Illustrated History of Apple Records
Inside No3 takes you through that famous door, deep into the minds of all who worked there at Apple Records. This is done also in a very different way. This is not a kiss-and-tell diary, it is through fan adulation and understanding via a personal collection of artifacts and memorabilia that author Nigel Pearce has built up over the last 50 years.
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