The anticipated follow-up to the successful book Inside Number Three has now fully materialised as a fully-fledged and produced Presentation Event.
The unique book written and assembled by Nigel Pearce, Inside Number Three has now become a living presentation experience and has already made a brilliant start in bringing that world live to an audience. It takes you back to a different long-forgotten world. which only makes one wish you could stay there and live it all again.
Using his beautifully displayed collection of Apple memorabilia,(or this part of it!) as a colourful base, Nigel has expanded the publication into a living retrospective, of the revolutionary world hidden behind that famous white door at No 3 Savile Row, London W.1
Accompanying this excellent presentation are some of his precious artefacts, including records, posters, memos, and video collages showing artists and other advertisements of that time between 1968 -1976.
Apple Artifacts
Number 3 Savile Row
Apple Singles
Apple studios
Badfinger
Badfinger – Finest Moments
Mary Hopkin – Que Sera Sera
Mortimer
Mary Hopkin – Temma Harbour
Trash
George Harrison on Zapple
By using these items as an educational and illustrative synopsis, one is given a rare insight into those long-lost colourful days and times long passed. It reinvigorates those memories from grainy flashbacks into vivid colour, and brings them once again to life. It also educates those fans who were not there and illustrates how revolutionary those at Apple were.
By careful use of marrying the book, with on-screen photographs and artefacts, coupled with his own knowledge and delivery, you have an event that you will never forget, which includes time for questions and further discussion.
For a current review please visit norfuknews.com to find out more, and Nigel has already opened for Steve Hackett for one of his famous acoustic weekends. This presentation makes for a perfect Beatle-orientated event, so for further details please contact us here at The Beatles Bookstore, or via www.insideandoutsideno3.com where your enquiry will be dealt with.
More news to come!
Nigel Pearce
Get Nigel’s Book Here
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 Beatles Bookstore will be at The Fest for Beatles Fans in New York this coming weekend – 9th to 11th February 24. Come and find them in the Marketplace and talk to them and buy some books too! And if you can’t make it, you can order their books below.
Authors At The Fest:
David Bedford
Jude Kessler
Terry Crain
Madeline Bocaro
Kit O’Toole
Bill Zygmant – Where Did You Get That Shirt? (Signed Limited Edition)
Get your copy of Bill Zygmant’s portfolio book of unique photographs covering his career from the late 1960s to the 1980s.
This will be a signed, numbered edition – maximum of 250 numbered editions.
It comes with one of Bill’s signed photographs, which usually sells for £50!
NEMS and the Business of Selling Beatles Merchandise in the U.S. 1964-1966 (2ND EDITION)
The book covers the approximately 150 licensed items that dotted store shelves and helped fuel the band-crazed fan during the time right after the band landed in America and performed on The Ed Sullivan Show. Toys, games, dolls, jewelry, clothing, wigs, and more!
In Your Mind – The Infinite Universe of Yoko Ono (Signed Hardback)
Now in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Library & Archives
Acclaimed by MOJO & Goldmine
Recommended by Olivia Harrison
Spotlighted on The Beatles Channel, Sirius XM Radio
The true story of the woman John Lennon loved. Includes the work and music they made together, the love story of John & Yoko, and her relationship with the Beatles.
Ono’s incredible story goes way beyond what most people know.
There are astounding details about Yoko’s life (thirty-three years before meeting Lennon, twelve years with him, and over forty years of creativity since his death).
The author has followed Ono’s career since the mid-1960s, assembling a vast media archive on the artist. Yoko’s own voice, along with Lennon’s and others (in cited, published interviews) tell her undeniably true and complete story, disproving many myths. Bocaro has spent valuable time with Ono, gaining incredible insight.
Here is the ultimate exploration of Yoko’s childhood, her relationship with Lennon, her art, films, music and activism for peace and women’s rights.
Take A “Magical Mystery Tour” through the Beatles’ Deep Tracks. The Beatles’ music has become so ingrained in our culture that their songs have become an integral part of our everyday lives. Who doesn’t know the words to “Hey Jude” or “Let It Be”? Who hasn’t been moved by the poetry of “Eleanor Rigby” or energized by that opening chord of “A Hard Day’s Night”?
Songs We Were Singing uncovers the buried treasures that deserve a second listen.
Our resident Beatles Memorabilia expert Terry Crain takes a look at another great piece of memorabilia – the Beatles Beach Hat.
Beatles Beach Hat
Now Beatles fans could “follow the sun” in a stylish protective fashion! It was likely a scientific fact that the sun shone more brightly on Beatles fans at the beach, and what type of headgear could they trust? Well, The Beatles Beach Hat, of course!
Manufactured in the U.S., the beach hat (or “sports hat” in some advertisements) was available in red and white, black and white, or blue and white fabric. Pressed onto the white space of the cap were graphics with Beatles faces and facsimile autographs in black ink. When fanned out, the hat was 9″ in diameter.
The Beatles Beach Hat
The Beatles Flocking
The advertisement for the hat lured the consumer with enticing language: “Cotton Twill Stitched Brim Hat with The Beatles Flocking. Blue and white and red and white. One size fits all. Hurry! 99¢. Be In Rhythm with ’em!”
The label inside the beach hat contained the logo from the United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers International Union (Union Made). It also had a tag that said: “Made in U.S.A.”
The hat first came out of England in black, then headed across the waters to the U.S. with the additional red and blue colors to the inventory for the American market.
Puritan Fashions had the license from NEMS to produce the beach hats via the U.K. company Kangol and U.S. solicitor/middleman Budd Hellawell. Many of the early Sixties ads for Puritan products included their sweatshirts, shirts, and beach hats grouped.
Kangol Wear
Kangol Wear UK
An interesting side note: Kangol Wear in the U.K. talked via phone on February 10, 1964 (the day after the first Ed Sullivan appearance), to Puritan representative Bud Hellawell. It granted Puritan a sublicense to manufacture and distribute “hats” in the United States. During that phone call, Kangol reminded him that he owed them $1000 as a “down payment” for the license.
NEMS and the Business of Selling Beatles Merchandise in the U.S. 1964-1966 (2ND EDITION)
The book covers the approximately 150 licensed items that dotted store shelves and helped fuel the band-crazed fan during the time right after the band landed in America and performed on The Ed Sullivan Show. Toys, games, dolls, jewelry, clothing, wigs, and more!
Companies designed most Beatles memorabilia and merchandise for young female fans. Revell model kits bucked that trend. The company already produced models of planes, ships, and other male-orientated products, so why not the Fab Four? In 1964, the Beatles’ “Authentic Kits” models joined the market.
Like other band items, Revell was cautious about investing their inventory into producing all four Beatles as models. So, after researching that Paul and Ringo were the two most popular Beatles in the U.S. at that time, they designed them first by early August 1964.
Tony Bulone and Magda Kopec did Paul’s original Revell model sculptures for molding, then Kopec did the other three Beatles. Bulone’s daughter, Jill Houghton, added, “Elvis sat for [her dad] once, about the time Elvis was going in the military.” After demand for the models stayed strong, Revell produced all four Beatles by the end of 1964.
All the Fab Four in 1964
“In 1964, hot on the heels of Revell’s popular Rat Fink line came the company’s issue of the four members of The Beatles. They apparently beat rival Aurora to the punch in obtaining the license to the group’s likenesses – Revell was known much more for their kits of automobiles, planes, and battleships than characters; that’s where Aurora excelled.
“All four likenesses were accurately sculpted, complete with accurate depictions of their instruments (Ringo only had a snare drum, rather than a full drum set), and all were posed in the standard stances that their fans could even recognize in silhouette. John Lennon is unusually pictured playing his acoustic with electronic pickups, rather than the more famous Rickenbacker of his early days. Today the Paul and Ringo figures are the most commonly found of the set of four, with George being much more difficult and John being the toughest of them all.” – The Michigan Toy Soldier Company Blog.
UK Version in 1965
Revell made the models, designed to be painted, from white plastic. The U.K. version came out in the spring of 1965 when their U.K. branch picked up the license – had more vivid colors on the boxes and used the British spelling on the package for “moulded.” When the models were first issued, only the John and George kits were released in the
Make Yourself A Beatle
The UK
U.K. market, with Paul and Ringo only available in the U.S. The U.K. versions were marked “Revell (G.B.) Ltd.” and were missing the U.S. price code marker next to the model number. Other than the information on the box, the actual U.S. and U.K. models were identical.
Each box measured 9″x6″x2″ and featured vivid color graphics drawn by artist Donald “Putt” Putman. Once completed, the model measured officially at 2½”x6″x9½”. The description listed that each figure stood 9″ tall – except Ringo, whose model stood 7″ when completed. Inside the model, boxes were individual plastic bags with instructions/assembly directions.
Printed on the box exterior was a description written for each Beatle. For example, John’s story read, “Features…This beautifully detailed reproduction of John Lennon with guitar stands a full 9” high. Each feature is so life-like that it is a “must” for every teenage room. A few simple pieces…a few dabs of paint…and John will be your very own.” There was a slight variation in the name and instrument on the other individual boxes.
John – Kookiest Of Them All
The box for the model of John was labeled “Kookiest Of Them All” (H-1352:150). Paul as “The Great McCartney” (H-1350:150). George as “Lead Guitar – Loud and Strong” (H-1353:150). Ringo’s label read, “Wildest Skins In Town” (H-1351:150) model.
They also printed a short biography on the side of the box:
“John…the most “way-out,” he writes many of the Beatles’ songs with Paul McCartney. It was John’s inspiration that started the group and today he is considered to be the leader of the Beatles.”
Paul – the Zaniest Beatle
“Paul…an irrepressible, good-humored member of the McCartney clan, he is loved by thousands as the zaniest Beatle. His black hair and his hazel eyes have won as many hearts as his left-handed stroking of the bass guitar. Not only does he possess a clever tongue and wild imagination, he is also regarded as the best-looking Beatle.”
George – Freedom of Expression
“George…the youngest of the Beatles plays lead guitar for the group. He has always defended “freedom of expression” and at one time considered being an artist. Offstage he is quiet and sensitive…but on stage, he comes on loud and strong.”
Ringo – Craggy Features
“Ringo…is the pulsing, throbbing creator of the Beatle rhythm. Best known for craggy features and jeweled fingers, his beat has brought ecstasy to worshippers all over the world. The pounding crescendo of these drums has made “Ringo” a name to remember…everywhere.”
The company produced promotional posters advertising the Beatles Model Kits. These posters featured printed drawings of Paul and Ringo on each end and stated, ‘Build the Beatles Revell Authentic Kits $1.50 each. Printed in the U.S.A.’ They measured 25½” x11″ (65cm x 28cm).
“Around 1965, my father had a friend who worked for Revell. One day, the friend told him, “Hey, you got a son, right? Well, I have a garage full of Revell models. Bring him by. He can help himself to as many as he wants.” My dad didn’t believe in ever turning down anything that was free, so I soon found myself in his friend’s garage staring at crates of new, unopened Revell models…from 20 to 50 (I’m guessing) of everything the company had put out in the preceding decade. “Help yourself,” the friend said. “Take as many as you want. I’m going to throw them out one of these days. I need the space for my new band saw.” – Mark Evanier “The Beatles Model Kits” (via News From Me Blog)
Shop display flyers/brochures featured the Paul and Ringo model. They measured 8½” x11″ and were two-sided, with Paul on one side and Ringo. John and George were not pictured but described as “available at a later date.” It proudly boasted that “35,000,000 fans say this kit can’t miss!”.
“I started at Revell (at the) end of 1968. When I had my very first day at the company (Revell), I made a ‘company trip’ with my new boss. When we visited the shipping department, I saw a single small model kit on an empty shelf. This model kit was Paul McCartney. I asked him if I could buy it. It was OK, and I did; it was my very first purchase at Revell. After this first model kit, I became interested in this theme and wanted to know how Revell came to this strange product. At that time, there was a second European Revell-sister, Revell (G.B.) Ltd. in Potters Bar. Our English friends were (a long time before Revell Germany) in the position to create their own products, especially for the U.K. market. Such a project was ‘The Beatles.’
Our English friends took care of the license, which was given by NEMS Enterprises London/England in 1964. The production run was done at Revell in Venice/Calif., the main company of Revell. All four figures were in the international catalogue from 1965 until 1966 only. After that, I suppose the licensor changed, and the license fee became too expensive.
There was never a special leaflet with the pictures of the kits. Also, those kits were never the big seller in Germany. At that time, The Beatles were of less interest. For example, ‘Ringo’ never was sold on the German market, only the other three.
During my job at Revell, I became Head of Product Development at the beginning of the Seventies. Many, many times, I tried to re-introduce the Fab Four because we still owned the molds. But no matter who was the licensor, I never got the permission for a reissue. There were a couple of owners of the rights on The Beatles (Apple, Michael Jackson, Sony, etc.), but all couldn’t give me the OK. The reason was Yoko Ono; she didn’t allow any replica of her husband, John. A few years ago, we were asked by a new licensor to make model kits of The Beatles, but only from the Yellow Submarine comic, but at those figures, nobody was interested.
(About the sculptures which became the molds) The original but necessary bigger scale sculptures had been done in England. The sculptures were shipped to Revell Inc., Venice, U.S.A. And as I know, all the molds from them were made in Canada close to the U.S. border. Today one mold is stored in the U.S.A. and one at Revell in Germany. One mold includes two figures.” – Ulli Taubert (Revell employee, 1968-2017)
There were reproductions of these models made from “heavier” resin by a company out of Hong Kong. Many had extra thin plastic hanging from the pieces.
The Revell Molds
The Instructions
Revell reports that the original molds for the models (each included two figures) still exist. Stored in Buende, Germany, the molds are in excellent condition, even with their age. The company reports that there are no plans to reissue the original model kits right now. Revell researches the possibilities of bringing them back from time to time, but they are not allowed to run the molds because the iconic “Beatles” and “Fab Four” names have copyright protection.
Apple Corps
Revell Industries had its merchandising license included in contracts supplied to Apple Corps Limited on August 8, 1968, by the firm Wright, Webb & Company. The company was named in a NEMS Enterprises, Ltd vs. Seltaeb, Incorporated lawsuit filed in the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Judicial Department, dated: New York, New York, July 6, 1965. On April 19, 1965, they received a letter (reported by L.C. Schlesinger, an employee of the company) about an “amended complaint” pertaining to the lawsuit.
In addition, Revell (through their attorneys Gladstone & Lowell, Esqs.) requested that they be “held harmless in this matter.”
One of Revell’s attorneys, Stanley H. Lowell (of the law firm Gladstone & Lowell), reported receiving an “amended complaint” letter about the lawsuit. He told Selteab that “…royalty payments due Seltaeb Incorporated would not be released until Seltaeb Incorporated entered into an indemnity agreement with Revell.”
NEMS and the Business of Selling Beatles Merchandise in the U.S. 1964-1966 (2ND EDITION)
The book covers the approximately 150 licensed items that dotted store shelves and helped fuel the band-crazed fan during the time right after the band landed in America and performed on The Ed Sullivan Show. Toys, games, dolls, jewelry, clothing, wigs, and more!
John’s turn today, although he said in a Rolling Stone interview that he didn’t like the song much:
I never liked ‘Run for Your Life,’ because it was a song I just knocked off. It was inspired from …“Baby, Let’s Play House.” There was a line on it…”I’d rather see you dead, little girl, than to be with another man” – so I wrote it around that but I didn’t think it was that important.
In fact, in the early ‘70s he said that it was his least favorite Beatles song, although he knew that George liked it a lot.
There is an interesting lineage for the song, however, that started with a country and western song written for Eddy Arnold in 1951, “I Want to Play House with You.”
Four years later, that song title had morphed into “Baby, Let’s Play House.”
This was a song written for Elvis Presley by a young songwriter named Arthur Gunter. His song included the following lines:
Now listen to me baby Try to understand I’d rather see you dead, little girl Than to be with another man
The Gunter song was an unambiguous “I want you” song. Ten years later (1965) Lennon, however, remembered a couple lines from it, and made them the centerpiece for a song about a “wicked guy” who was “born with a jealous mind.” It’s an interesting case study in how derivative music can be, and I’ve talked here before about how the Beatles listened to everything they could get their hands on, then made it their own.
For this derivative, “knocked off” song, John sang lead, Paul and George did the harmonies, and everyone played their regular instruments with the exception that John had both electric and acoustic tracks on the song to go along with George’s energetic lead and Paul’s bass.
Flash forward over 55 years to a time when the nation has been running for its collective life, and we all are working to adapt the best we can to the new reality.
From:
When We Find Ourselves in Times of Trouble: The Beatles
(All their songs with encouraging words for challenging times)
By Tim Hatfield
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When We Find Ourselves in Times of Trouble: The Beatles: All Their Songs with Encouraging Words for Challenging Times
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This book addresses all the songs of the Beatles, from their earliest demos to Abbey Road, in a conversational, accessible format. Special attention is devoted to the band’s creative process and its influence on and synergistic relationship with the culture at large. The book’s genesis was the author’s hope that a daily Beatles song could provide a brief respite from the significant stress and uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, and beyond that, from the challenges of any personally difficult time – our times of trouble.
When We Find Ourselves In Times of Trouble: The Beatles: All Their Songs with Encouraging World
When We Find Ourselves in Times of Trouble: The Beatles(All their songs with encouraging words for challenging times)
By Tim Hatfield
The perfect Christmas gift for all Beatles fans! Every Beatles song in easy point-and-click format, along with a back story for each as well as brief encouragement to keep moving forward through all of life’s challenges. Just $9.99. Order yours today!
When We Find Ourselves in Times of Trouble: The Beatles: All Their Songs with Encouraging Words for Challenging Times
KINDLE (OR DOWNLOAD THE FREE APP TO READ ON YOUR LAPTOP)
This book addresses all the songs of the Beatles, from their earliest demos to Abbey Road, in a conversational, accessible format. Special attention is devoted to the band’s creative process and its influence on and synergistic relationship with the culture at large. The book’s genesis was the author’s hope that a daily Beatles song could provide a brief respite from the significant stress and uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, and beyond that, from the challenges of any personally difficult time – our times of trouble.
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