You obviously don't know jack squat about music. These are MY toned down comments.
"weirdly depressing character"? That's really a good one. 
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The Beatles and Apple Still Unable to Reach iTunes Distribution Deal
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You obviously don't know jack squat about music. These are MY toned down comments.
"weirdly depressing character"? That's really a good one. Wow, they'll have to "buy the whole cd"? Just like it was originally intended to be sold?
The horror.
You guys do realize you can buy Beatles music at a record store right? You have complete control over the quality and can use it however you like. As a consumer you do the have the right to venture outside of the Apple ecosystem.
Why would you want to download a single off iTunes anyways, just buy the whole album. Unlike most pop artists nowadays, the beatles actually put together an album full of good music rather than one catchy single and a bunch of filler. And their later stuff is actually best when part of the entire album.
They don't need your money. I'm sure as an artist Lennon would rather have you enjoy the music as it was meant rather than earn more money, and although I'm not a fan of Yoko her actions are probably based on that idea. McCartney on the other hand...
By the way, I'm 25 and have countless Apple products in my house, so I'm not Anti-Apple or stuck in the 70s, so don't let that be your response.
why the hell is this such a big deal? I dread the day when they actually get on itunes, the fanboys are going to piss themselves over nothing.
As soon as Ono is dead, The Beatles will appear on iTunes. Simple as that.
If worse comes to worse it will be when the copyright runs out. Isn't that like 80 or 90 years after its copyrighted/artist died?
If worse comes to worse it will be when the copyright runs out. Isn't that like 80 or 90 years after its copyrighted/artist died?
Anybody else fire up a Beatles album after reading this story? White album for me.
Somehow a couple of years ago I managed to acquire the White album at a record store, rip it to my computer and transfer it to my iPhone to listen to it right now. Who would've thought you could get music without iTunes?
Somehow a couple of years ago I managed to acquire the White album at a record store, rip it to my computer and transfer it to my iPhone to listen to it right now. Who would've thought you could get music without iTunes?
I kinda like those songs..... I also LOVE the Beatles. My first album was a Beatles album that I bought with my very own allowance in 1970. Don't dis the Beatles. I still think that they were amazing! Damn Yoko Ono!
Obviously that "element" is moola in case there was any doubt socialist-loving Ono isn't also a capitalist pig. That is she loves socialism as long as you aren't spending her money. Clearly she has no problem pimping the Beatles, as always. See: The Beatles Rock Band. But you gotta show her the money -- otherwise known as "creative control."
**** Yoko Ono
+1. I'm so fed up of seeing her Yoda face when it comes to matters of the Beatles music.
So she may well be the only one with a problem to this deal. She is partially responsible for the Beatles splitting up and she's blocking this? Why?!?!
**** YOKO ONO!!!!
+1. I'm so fed up of seeing her Yoda face when it comes to matters of the Beatles music.
So she may well be the only one with a problem to this deal. She is partially responsible for the Beatles splitting up and she's blocking this? Why?!?!
**** YOKO ONO!!!!
Just an old codger being greedy over music she never made... ahem, I mean bitter.
In my opinion, she doesn't deserve a dime; she's part of the reason the Beatles split up in the first place.
If the others have no problems, and have explicitly stated as much, then she really is on a personal agenda.
In my opinion, she doesn't deserve a dime; she's part of the reason the Beatles split up in the first place.
If the others have no problems, and have explicitly stated as much, then she really is on a personal agenda.
Odds are if you're a Beatles fan you probably already own all the songs you like on CD. If you want it in a mp3 format just rip it from a CD. I doubt having their music on iTunes will make them "more relevant" and "open them to a new generation", kids are busy downloading Lady Gaga and Eminem. They have already been exposed to Beatles music and can go to their parents or aunts and uncles to borrow their cds. Most of the Yoko bashing here has to do with the fact that she didn't bow down to Steve Jobs and give Apple what they want.
The Beatles music is at least 40 years old. Most people who want it probably already have it in what's still the best format available: CD.
Probably the lamest story that keeps coming up. It's not like you can't find digital versions of The Beatles music anywhere. In fact I just picked up Sgt. Pepper the other day for a mere $3.99. at used CD store. Most of the other albums were there as well. Better quality than iTunes will ever offer with it's own CD back up disc.
Ha ha. Look, I have the remastered box set and I used to have the vinyl albums back in the day, including the White Album when they still embossed the cover, so you're preaching sarcastically to the choir. In fact, I still have some of them (old vinyl) in a box.
However, I realize that not everyone feels the same or likes the Beatles enough to buy the whole CD. De gustibus non disputandum est.
I hate (no, HATE) that it's Yoko Ono as the spokesperson for The Beatles. Now, history has shown that everyone went on to do amazing stuff (Paul especially)... so I'm not going to go on and on about what if John had never met Yoko and the Beatles stayed together. I think they may have stayed together for a little longer, but not much.
I've had their CDs for years and bought their Stereo Box Set on 09.09.09 --- I'll probably get their Mono Set before it's all over yet (too expensive now) -- but I don't know what the deal is with not getting them on iTunes. The casual listener should have the convenience. I think it boils down to control.
I've had their CDs for years and bought their Stereo Box Set on 09.09.09 --- I'll probably get their Mono Set before it's all over yet (too expensive now) -- but I don't know what the deal is with not getting them on iTunes. The casual listener should have the convenience. I think it boils down to control.
Like I mentioned in a previous post. The Beatles "1" was the #1 selling CD of the decade from 2000-2009. The sales of the remasters are selling in the multi-millions. The Beatles are making an insane amount of money.
At this point who cares really--I have bought their collection on multiple formats since they came on the scene in 1963. Those in control of their music are only hurting themselves since anyone who wants a digital copy will get it--if not on iTunes then somewhere else--and somewhere else is not going to make them any money.
Rip, Mix & Burn
I've had the Beatles collection in my iTunes account for at least 7 years. Of course, this required using the purchased hard copy CDs and importing them.
If anything goes wrong with my iMac or PC, at least I still have a hard copy "backed up" on CD.
For decades Apple Corp (The Beatles record label) fought Apple Computer (now just "Apple") tooth-and-nail to make sure Apple (Computer) never got into the "recording" business. This meant that they fought Apple (Computer) so hard that they did not even want users to have the ability to sit in from of their Mac and record a voice memo!
Apple (Computer) eventually won the battle. You can now record audio and video with any Mac or iOS device.
I'm a fan of both Apple and the Beatles, but this is the corporate world and the irony is that Apple has acted in much the same manner with other industry players and even with customers.
I've had the Beatles collection in my iTunes account for at least 7 years. Of course, this required using the purchased hard copy CDs and importing them.
If anything goes wrong with my iMac or PC, at least I still have a hard copy "backed up" on CD.
For decades Apple Corp (The Beatles record label) fought Apple Computer (now just "Apple") tooth-and-nail to make sure Apple (Computer) never got into the "recording" business. This meant that they fought Apple (Computer) so hard that they did not even want users to have the ability to sit in from of their Mac and record a voice memo!
Apple (Computer) eventually won the battle. You can now record audio and video with any Mac or iOS device.
I'm a fan of both Apple and the Beatles, but this is the corporate world and the irony is that Apple has acted in much the same manner with other industry players and even with customers.
Remasters
Its my belief that since Michael Jackson purchased the rights to many of the Beatles original collection, the re-masters were made as a means of allowing Paul McCartney and Yoko Ono (mainly) to collect on royalties. So, when you purchase a copy of "Revolver" a good chunk of that money goes to Michael Jackson (now his estate). If you purchase "Anthology" it goes to the actual Beatles (McCartney, Yoko Ono, Ringo and Harrison's estate).
Its my belief that since Michael Jackson purchased the rights to many of the Beatles original collection, the re-masters were made as a means of allowing Paul McCartney and Yoko Ono (mainly) to collect on royalties. So, when you purchase a copy of "Revolver" a good chunk of that money goes to Michael Jackson (now his estate). If you purchase "Anthology" it goes to the actual Beatles (McCartney, Yoko Ono, Ringo and Harrison's estate).
There is a thing called popular music...
Anyway, I bet that you don't know The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Who, and the Pink Floyd either. You might be too young and you haven't heard of the Doors, Jimi Hendrix or The Beach Boys. If you don't know who The Beatles were, you might not know who Elvis Presley or Frank Sinatra was. One day, you might be shocked to discover that Marvin Gaye was not gay and Little Richard was not that little. Ray Charles? Stevie Wonder?
Nope?
Have you ever met Michael Jackson? It's a shame...