Lost Beatles Tape Steals the Thunder at American Music Awards

Lost Beatles Tape Steals the Thunder at American Music Awards Find the Beatles in Print at Chronicle Books SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Last Sunday, Nov. 14, the American Music Awards featured a recently re-discovered tape of the Beatles from 1964 as part of a fortieth anniversary tribute of the band's arrival in the U.S. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041119/LAFRU2 ) "We've got a wonderful old...tape that's been lost for 40 years that nobody's seen since it first aired featuring the Beatles singing 'She Loves You' and 'I Wanna Hold Your Hand,'" producer Dick Clark told the Associated Press. "It was an English show that aired here that for some reason or another went into a trunk somewhere." Get the story behind the music and learn everything you need to know about the Beatles from the premier Beatles publisher, Chronicle Books. With titles ranging from the definitive Beatles Anthology, Lennon Legend, and George Harrison's I, Me, Mine to the brand-new releases Ringo Starr's Postcards From the Boys and Paul McCartney's Each One Believing, Chronicle Books has the preeminent portfolio of the Fab Four. With over 2 million copies sold, The Beatles Anthology is the quintessential book for Beatles fans. Each page is brimming with personal stories and rare and vintage images. Snapshots from their family collections take us back to the days when John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Richard Starkey were just boys growing up in Liverpool. They talk in turn about those early years and how they came to join the band that would make them known around the world as John, Paul, George, and Ringo. Then, weaving back and forth, they tell the astonishing story of life as The Beatles: the first rough gigs, the phenomenon of their rise to fame, the musical and social change of their heyday, all the way through to their breakup. The Beatles Anthology is a once-in-a-lifetime collection of the Beatles' own memories. Filled with photographs never published before and insider details, Each One Believing: Paul McCartney On Stage, Off Stage, and Backstage takes readers behind the scenes for an exclusive look into a private world -- life on the road with the man who's been changing the sound of music since the sixties. Each One Believing is based on the most successful tour of Paul McCartney's post-Beatles career. Inspired by the events of 9/11 (that morning, he was sitting looking at the Twin Towers from a plane on the tarmac at JFK) and the subsequent Concert for New York City, it went on to unprecedented audience and critical acclaim, playing to more than two million people and awarded Billboard magazine's Tour of the Year. An unforgettable journey with Paul McCartney, here, there, and everywhere. For those who idolize John Lennon, Chronicle Books offers Lennon Legend. Presented in a handsome slipcase, Lennon Legend is both an illustrated and an interactive biography of the creative genius-songwriter, artist, social activist who changed his times. Created with the cooperation of Yoko Ono Lennon, who has opened her archives for this project, the book offers insightful details about every era of John's life, from his early days at art school to the height of Beatlemania to "Imagine." A live recording of that song is included, along with several interviews of John talking about his life and art, on the never-before-released audio CD contained in this package. Ringo Starr has also opened his private archive to share over 50 never-before-seen delightful and very intimate postcards sent to him throughout the years from John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison. Postcards From the Boys has a lenticular postcard on the cover that switches back and forth between shots of Ringo today, flashing a peace sign, and John, Paul, and George from the sixties. The postcards -- many of which are covered in whimsical drawings -- are colorfully reproduced, both front and back. Ringo's entertaining commentary fills in the blanks, offering a unique glimpse into the real-life relationship of the Beatles. Originally published in 1980 and cherished by fans and collectors, I, Me, Mine is the closest we will come to George Harrison's autobiography. Featuring George Harrison in conversation with longtime Beatles' publicist Derek Taylor, the book touches on everything from early Beatlemania to India and Ravi Shankar to his love of gardening. The lyrics to over 80 of his songs, many in his own hand, are accompanied by his uniquely intimate and humorous commentary. In addition, 50 archival photographs of George, with the Beatles and solo, capture a journey of creative and spiritual transformation. Forty years after the British Invasion, the Beatles continue to be the most influential pop music band of the twentieth century, and Chronicle offers the definitive stories about the band and each of its remarkable members. About Chronicle Books One of the most admired and respected publishing companies in the U.S., Chronicle Books was founded in 1966 and over the years has developed a reputation for award-winning, innovative books. The company continues to challenge conventional publishing wisdom, setting trends in both subject and format, maintaining a list that includes illustrated titles in design, art, architecture, photography, food, lifestyle and pop culture, as well as much- admired books for children and ancillary products through its gift division. Chronicle Books boasts best-selling titles that include The Beatles Anthology, Sylvia Long's Hush Little Baby, The 52-Deck series, Olive, the Other Reindeer and The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series. Chronicle Books' objective is to create and distribute exceptional publishing that's instantly recognizable for its spirit, creativity, and value. Contact: Andrea Burnett Phone: 415-537-4258 (fax 4470) E-mail: andrea_burnett@chroniclebooks.com Order Information: 800-722-6657 www.chroniclebooks.com Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041119/LAFRU2 PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Source: Chronicle Books CONTACT: Andrea Burnett of Chronicle Books, +1-415-537-4258, or fax, +1-415-537-4470, or andrea_burnett@chroniclebooks.com Web site: http://www.chroniclebooks.com/ ------- Profile: International Entertainment