BOOKS BY AL ARONOWITZ AND JIM WINDOLF, ABOUT BOB DYLAN AND THE BEATLES, TWO OF THE BIGGEST GIANTS OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY DURING THE ’60s!
Al Aronowitz was a journalist that had the distinction of knowing two of the giants of the ’60s, Bob Dylan and the Beatles. Acquired this signed book by Al Aronowitz which was published in 2003. Al passed away from cancer in 2005. The book presents a wealth of anecdotes about Aronowitz’s association with the crown jewels of 60s culture. Not all of the journey was pleasant, but those details are in the book. Want to read how Dylan supposedly introduced the Beatles to marijuana? Why did Aronowitz have a falling out with Bob Dylan and see what George Harrison said about it. If you are fascinated with details such as these, you will enjoy this book very much. We often lionize our heroes and think they are incapable of any wrongdoing. Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings but to say otherwise would simply not be the truth!
Celebrating BOB DYLAN | The Aronowitz Archive, & More | The Al Aronowitz Story
Dave’s Gone By Interview (1/20/05) — AL ARONOWITZ
John and Paul mention Al Aronowitz in this jam from the Get Back sessions which someone has completed on YouTube:
The Beatles – All I Want Is You (Finished)
Recently, a new book has been issued by New York Times journalist, Jim Windolf, about the subject of the impact the two musical giants had on one another as well as the culture at large, and it is a fascinating tale and analysis. Al Aronowitz had the benefit of meeting the acts and talking with then directly which has its benefits. Windolf takes a more evidentiary approach in assessing the impact of the 2 acts. When you know them personally, emotional context can often shade perceptions and make true objectivity less likely.
I like both perspectives of the 2 books, and I return to them both,frequently
TeaFlix Interview with Jim Windolf (Bob Dylan & Beatles Author)
Jim Windolf | Author – WHERE THE MUSIC HAD TO GO
To close out the post:
A mash-up and sendup I found on YouTube of someone named MaccaDoo who presented this mashup of a Bob Dylan and John Lennon song:
Serve Yourself Serve Somebody John Lennon and Bob Dylan Not AI
Be healthy and be happy!
Buzz
OUR BOOK OF THE WEEK
Dear Beatle People
The Story of The Beatles North American Fan Club
Dear Beatle People is a delightful book that chronicles the story of The Beatles North American fan club from late 1963 to early 1972.
Many previously unseen photographs and fan club memorabilia are featured, with a healthy dose of Beatles fun!
ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE UNITED STATES
