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The Apple Records Story to be a Radio Series

The ongoing success of Inside No3 continues to make its mark with the Apple Records story going to radio!!

The revolutionary style of this book Inside No3 has shown the mark of Apple Records in a totally different way to many Beatles fans and has now been rewarded with the novel approach undertaken by author Nigel Pearce.

Radio Series

Apple Records - Inside Number Three
Apple Records – Inside Number Three

Inside No 3 has now been commissioned to be turned into a Radio Serial that delves so much deeper into the entire Apple Story. This will cover the entire first 10 years of the label from conception to its closing in 1976. Starting in 1966, the next Ten Years proved to be something that no one cover ever imagine. The ideas and scope of everybody who was involved with the label and the company, have ensured that a huge legacy has not only been left to the world, it continues to provide a “Revolutionary” inspiration to the art and music world, while at the same time still changing social attitudes everywhere.

Number 3 Savile Row
Number 3 Savile Row

The Beatles may have left the world as a group in 1970, but the force and impact of this foursome still continues to grow and strengthen and Apple is a huge part of that. In short, it still lives up to its central theme of being a “Foundation for the Arts”.

Our First Four Set
Our First Four Set

Nigel’s book was indeed a completely different and novel way of showing the impact and direction of this ideal. While the book only shows around 10% of his entire collection, what is shown is in beautiful detail and colour, with the aim of supporting the artist shown to its fullest extent.

Nigel has much more in his archives including demo recordings, memos, photographs as well as every record issued from No 3 Savile Row London W.1,  which at the present time is available for renting .

What's The New Mary Jane
What’s The New Mary Jane

The series is currently in production and is being framed, for release next year along with a launch event to officially announce the series going to airwaves on the UK Radio network. More will be revealed about its scope and content along with its style, but suffice to say this has never been done before, so this is a real radio and music first . It is so exciting to contemplate. Stay tuned,, there is so much more to follow ……

Regards and best wishes

Nigel Pearce

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The Doctor Prescribed The Beatles to David Bedford

How do you become a Beatles author, blogger, filmmaker, podcaster and member of The Quarrymen?

You get ill with a chronic incurable, painful, condition, but find a very wise and understanding doctor.

David far left with The Quarrymen
David far left with The Quarrymen

This is the story of how David Bedford started work on his first book, Liddypool: Birthplace of The Beatles, and went on to write and co-write several other books too, as well as the documentary film “Looking for Lennon” and so many more Beatles projects.

This is the story, from an interview in 2014 and then updated in 2024.

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Ringo Starr Look Up – NEW Country Album

Ringo Starr Look Up

It should come as no surprise that Ringo is recording another Country album in Nashville; Ringo Starr “Look Up”. He is the Beatle most known for his love of country music, though all four Beatles were big country music fans.

You can find out more about this new album here:

Ringo Starr has announced his next album: a country record, produced and co-written by T-Bone Burnett. Look Up is due out in January 2025. It’s his first new LP since 2019, and his first country record in more than 50 years.

In addition to Burnett, who co-wrote nine out of 11 songs on the record, Look Up features a host of country, bluegrass, and Americana talent including Alison Krauss, Billy Strings, Larkin Poe, Lucius, and Molly Tuttle. The first single from the album, “Time On My Hands,” is out today.

Not many fans realise that the roots of The Beatles music are in country, which has been explored in David Bedford’s book The Country of Liverpool: Nashville of The North

Website: The Country of Liverpool

Why was country music so popular in Liverpool?

Who were the country music influences on The Beatles?

Which Beatles songs have their roots in country music?

Which Beatles album did John say was their Country and Western album?

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The Beatles From Us To You

This beautiful set, The Beatles From Us To You, redefines a most important period in the development and growth of The Beatles. This is a compendium of the group’s early broadcasts done for the BBC in 1963/64 and is priceless in the sense that this period of time has now been re-imagined. This means we can now hear them exactly as the studios at the BBC record them, and it is staggering to listen and understand, that their records were exactly as the quartet played. They were totally unique and Brilliant!!

The passage of time has only enhanced what we already knew, but now it can be confirmed to millions of new fans who continue to fall under their magical spell.

This is the front cover presentation of the 4-set pack

The Beatles From Us To You
The Beatles From Us To You

This is the front view again but with the CD set open to view

The Beatles From Us To You - CDs
The Beatles From Us To You – CDs

This is the rear of the pack, again with the CDs relevant to each pack

The Beatles From Us To You - Rear of the Cases
The Beatles From Us To You – Rear of the Cases

The important thing to note is the use of the early 1960s LP Presentation, which solidifies the complete set-up, including the black-and-white photographs. 

As a final note, while it is 2024, it cannot be underestimated just how much influence and standing The Beatles continue to have in the whole music business and social attitudes the world over. Their output, standing, and influence are not just notes for reference, it’s not just history in words and sounds, it is a whole new generation of influence and standing that just grows and enhances with the passage of time. The influence really continues to grow like no other. Yes, other bands and artists have a re-birth at times, but when one looks at this business, The Beatles do not have a re-birth, it is a total vindication and re-enhancement of what is always going to be… the Greatest music phenomenon ever!

Nigel Pearce

Author Inside No3

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Tell Me Why – Roag Best

Tell Me Why Podcast
Tell Me Why Podcast

Join Jude and  Roag Best as they discuss the opening of the Casbah Coffee Club Suites Air BnB, home of the Casbah where The Quarrymen played opening night on 29 August 1959.

Roag Best
Roag Best

In addition, Roag tells us about his amazing Liverpool Beatles Museum and shares Mona Best’s favorite quote.

Watch “Tell Me Why” with Roag Best here: Roag Best

Roag Best on Tell Me Why Podcast

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Remembering John Lennon – Special Show

On Sunday 13th October on Future Radio 107.8FM – Norwich Groove Britain presents a very special programme remembering John Lennon after his 84th birthday. This programme contains much great music from The Beatles and his solo career, which encases his vision, effect, and ability to understand the art of music to the fullest degree. So join Nigel Pearce on GROOVE BRITAIN at 3 pm UK Time for a really wonderful exploration of the man’s music that enlightens us all after those 54 years of The Beatles split !! go to www.futureradio.co.uk and click listen live !! then enjoy.

Website link www.futureradio.co.uk 

John Lennon
John Lennon

Nigel Pearce

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