“SOME FUN TONIGHT” BY CHUCK GUNDERSON
ONE OF MY FAVORITE SET OF BEATLES BOOKS
This is one of the favorite set of Beatles books in my personal archive. “Some Fun Tonight!” is the ultimate set of books you want to own to understand the incredible detail of the band’s three North American tours (1964-1966). I am not being hyperbolic or exaggerating matters when I say that author Chuck Gunderson has produced the ultimate document of record with this 2 volume set. Beautiful photographs accompany the unique and wonderful but sometime very hectic and tumultuous stories of the Beatles invasion of North America during their Magical Mystery Tours between 1964-66.
The books deal with many of the stories of the negotiations to play certain cities, the hysteria of the fans exhibited at many of the airports and hotels, the details of the off-the-cuff quotes and remarks of the Beatles delivered at their often zany press conferences are highlights. Chuck also discusses and details the opening acts along with the unique elements of specific concerts. These books are so detailed they also deal with the stories behind the shows, whether it was individual Beatle perceptions of the events as they were occurring, but also how the promoters viewed the happenings and many of the emcees and fans as well. The depth that Chuck Gunderson covers these multitude of subjects is truly astounding. The books are not only very entertaining but they are so packed with interesting information they are also very educational.
Whether you are a first generation fan, yearning to wallow in the nostalgia of once again experiencing the excitement of living in the 60’s, or whether you are 2nd or third generation fans wondering what you may have missed out on, these are THE BOOKS FOR YOU!!!
Some Fun Tonight – Get Your Copy Now
A few sites where these great books are available:
If you would like to purchase a personally signed copy from the author, it’s only available at his website: www.somefuntonight.com
Other sites where the book is available:
Beatles Book | Some Fun Tonight
A total of 618 pages for the 2 volumes. Published by Backbeat Books in both Hardcover and Softcover editions
The books are also available on Amazon
and at a wonderful new book site dedicated to the study of the 60’s
Some Fun Tonight – Golden Age 60’s
Volume 1 of this comprehensive study of the Beatles North American tours:
Volume 2 which takes us up to the last live performance of the Beatles in America, at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park in August of 1966:
A side view of the massive books in their slipcase:
Chuck’s dedication page of volume 1 and his signature:
Chuck’s dedication on volume 2 and his signature:
CHUCK GUNDERSON INTERVIEWS
Some excellent interviews with Chuck Gunderson from three wonderful posts on YouTube of the “Things We Said Today” programs
Things We Said Today #81 – Chuck Gunderson – YouTube
Things We Said Today #191: Author Chuck Gunderson on Beatles’ 66 tour; RIP Scotty Moore – YouTube
In closing this post, I would like to address these questions to those first generation Beatles fans that were fortunate enough to have seen them live in 1964, 1965, or 1966.
If you saw the Beatles live in North America between 64-66, what were your impressions then, and what are they now? How do you answer questions from others who may not be Beatles fans when they ask you about those times?
What is your favorite memory of seeing the Beatles performing live? Let me know in the comments.
Be healthy and be happy!!!
Buzz
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