John Blaney is another one of the Beatles book authors who has built quite an impressive and numerous list of Beatles-related book titles.

Here is a sampling of John’s work. Most if not all of his titles are available through Amazon or Ebay. You can also find his books on the Abe books site! I have all of John’s Beatles titles in my collection and I have yet to be disappointed!

Paul McCartney: The Songs He Was Singing Vol. 1 Nov 11, 2013
Publisher- Paper Jukebox

The stories behind every song written by Paul McCartney from 1967 to 1979, and who played on them. This is the first volume of John Blaney’s discussion of McCartney and his very impressive solo career.

Paul McCartney: The Songs He Was Singing Vol. 2 
Paperback – November 11, 2013

by John Blaney published by Paper Jukebox This title emphasizes Paul’s work in the 80’s.

Paul McCartney: The Songs He Was Singing: Vol 3: The Nineties 
Paperback – June 1, 2012

By John Blaney Published by Paper Jukebox

The Songs He Was Singing Vol. 3 covers the years 1990 to 1999. 

Paul McCartney: The Noughties Vol.4: The Songs He Was Singing 
Paperback – November 1, 2012

By John Blaney Published by Paper Jukebox. This volume deals with Paul’s 90’s productions leading up to 2010 as that is where his fifth volume of the book series picks up from:

John’s most recent addition to his McCartney discography

The Songs He Was Singing Vol. 5 2010-2019 
Paperback – October 20, 2023

by John Blaney (Author) Published by Paper Jukebox

John Lennon: Listen To This Book 
Paperback – October 6, 2017

by John Blaney (Author) Published by Paper Jukebox-A John Lennon discography includes the releases up to 2017.

Beatles For Sale: How everything they touched turned to Gold 
Paperback – Illustrated, May 5, 2008

By John Blaney Published by Jawbone Press

Deals with the many Beatles business ventures:

Lennon and McCartney: Together Alone: A Critical Discography of the Solo Work 
Paperback – March 28, 2007

by John Blaney (Author) Published by Jawbone Press. Deals with the comparative Lennon/McCartney post Beatles work.

George Harrison: Soul Man Volume 1  February 25, 2016

by John Blaney(Author) Published by Paper Jukebox George Harrison: Soul Man Vol. 1 is a critical review of the musician, songwriter and producer. It maps his career from 1968 to 1979.

George Harrison: Soul Man Vol. 2  February 24, 2017

George Harrison: Soul Man Vol. 2 is the companion to Vol. 1 which was published in February of 2016. George Harrison: Soul Man Vol. 2 is an in-depth illustrated review of George Harrison as it traces his career from 1981 to the release in 2002 of the posthumous LP ‘Brainwashed.‘ 

John Lennon: In His Life 
Hardcover – September 7, 2010 Published by White Star Publishers

by John Blaney (Author), Valeria Manferto De Fabianis (Editor), Yoko Ono Lennon (Preface)

This is a photo biography. Contains a preface by his wife, Yoko Ono Lennon.

AND THE NEW ONE:

Publisher-Paper Jukebox 2024 “1973 The Last Year The Beatles Were Fab” by John Blaney. John Blaney’s latest title, highlighting the importance of 1973 in the solo Beatles career, and that year’s relevance to the band’s rich musical legacy. You do not want to miss this title!!!

1973: The Last Year The Beatles Were Fab 

Cover of the new Blaney title:

Back Cover of the book:

What is your favourite Solo Beatles album? Let me know in the comments.

BUZZ

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