Shock horror - an incredibly profitable online record store makes a big marketing drive out of the fact that they are now selling one of the biggest groups (in terms of revenue and record sales) of all time. Did you really think they wouldn't use this as a publicity generator?! Oh sorry, I should tow the line - bad bad Apple for advertising things.
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The Beatles Appear in iTunes Store
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Sir Paul must have been down to his last gazillion after that nasty divorce...this should prop him up a bit longer. Only plausible explanation.
People want instant gratification these days, what can you do?
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Was that it ?
Like many point out, already got all the music.
As for an "influential" and "beloved" band, they're somewhere down below Abba, Elvis, Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones. Some might have their own list of more beloved and influential bands / solo artitsts.
Like many point out, already got all the music.
As for an "influential" and "beloved" band, they're somewhere down below Abba, Elvis, Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones. Some might have their own list of more beloved and influential bands / solo artitsts.
i'm not incredibly worked up, i just think this is complete non-news and you can't handle that.
be ready tomorrow at 8am for the best news of your life!!!!! you will tell your grandkids about this 20 years from now!!!!!
you don't think other websites are gonna pick up on that? the media put it on all the websites. you don't think that was apple's intent?
if they didn't want the hype, they wouldn't have put anything on their website. stories wouldn't have been on news sites and macrumors wouldn't have had any other threads about it.
marketing genius? yeah right!
So far a net of 900 people who will not buy Beatles songs and many many clearly who don't understand their significance and brilliance.
Once classic song after another . Between longevity and genius there aren't too many bands around with the same track record.
Watch the sales numbers , even after the initial hype dies down.
Beatles forever!
PS: Hey Apple, a little bit over the top? Already forgot what day it is.
Oh, Tuesday, must be Beatles.
Wednesday, must be Belgium
Ouch! Dead or close to it? I'm amazed people are killing off Generation X folks just because they turn 30. I don't care what you think of it, but the Beatles were a phenomenon. Yes, there are a lot of great artists out there, but there's only but so many true world Phenoms out there. Whether you love, hate, or are indifferent to the Beatles, the fact still remains.
I don't jump all over people for being all into Elvis Prestley. Though I'm indifferent to him, I still recognize when he's had such a huge following.
But considering the announcements that Apple makes about *music* and availability. They the main computer company that actually has entire conference appearances about music. With so many requests for iTunes to have the Beatles, over the years, I don't really think this was so out of left field.
It IS tuesday. Man. This calls for an altered reference to Raul Julia in Street Fighter. (Best line from the movie)
Bison: For you, that day will be remembered as the day a life-changing event happened. For me........it was a Tuesday.
It really does boil down to perspective.
I don't care what you think of it, but the Beatles were a phenomenon. Yes, there are a lot of great artists out there, but there's only but so many true world Phenoms out there. Whether you love, hate, or are indifferent to the Beatles, the fact still remains.I don't jump all over people for being all into Elvis Prestley. Though I'm indifferent to him, I still recognize when he's had such a huge following.
But considering the announcements that Apple makes about *music* and availability. They the main computer company that actually has entire conference appearances about music. With so many requests for iTunes to have the Beatles, over the years, I don't really think this was so out of left field.
It IS tuesday. Man. This calls for an altered reference to Raul Julia in Street Fighter. (Best line from the movie)
Bison: For you, that day will be remembered as the day a life-changing event happened. For me........it was a Tuesday.
It really does boil down to perspective.
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Really?!
Let's look back 50 years ago, people (probably the age you are now) were saying the exact thing about The Beatles and rock and roll. Tastes differ between generations. Eminem and Kanye West are actually pretty good at writing songs, but hey, I suppose those kids better get off your damn lawn, huh?
That's not very nice. And no, this is the only place that I have talked about this. Not too many people that I know use Macs.
please explain to me the extent of the massive campaign that Apple waged to hype this event. How many ads did they buy on TV, in magazines and on Web sites? How large was the press event where Steve made the announcement? What kind of content was on the mini-site that Apple built to promote it?
Oh, wait. All they did was post a single graphic to their corporate Web site for less than 24 hours.
waooo
This was the worst announcement ever. I was expecting iOS4.2 or maybe even iPad v2 or something like that, instead we get this! Yippi we can buy beatles songs behhh
This is a perfect example on how Apple destroys their own power to hypt things. If the continue with pointless introduction like this maybe next time people will just wont care!
This was the worst announcement ever. I was expecting iOS4.2 or maybe even iPad v2 or something like that, instead we get this! Yippi we can buy beatles songs behhh
This is a perfect example on how Apple destroys their own power to hypt things. If the continue with pointless introduction like this maybe next time people will just wont care!
If all they're really announcing today is that they've finally cleared the Beatles catalogue for iTunes, then it's kind of dumb marketing. But hearing all the whining and bitching spilling over to people saying that they don't like the Beatles is truly dumb.
If you don't like The Beatles, then you should stick to your Bay City Rollers collections. If you don't like The Beatles, you don't like (and don't know anything about) music. Which is fine, there are other things to be interested in. Rocket science, field hockey, the list is endless. But stop whining about something you don't know anything about and have no appreciation of.
If you don't like The Beatles, then you should stick to your Bay City Rollers collections. If you don't like The Beatles, you don't like (and don't know anything about) music. Which is fine, there are other things to be interested in. Rocket science, field hockey, the list is endless. But stop whining about something you don't know anything about and have no appreciation of.
Apparently, they still are (from 1 year ago):
Who Says CD Sales Are Dead? Remastered Beatles Sell 2.25 Million In 2 Weeks:
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For those who think this isn't a big deal, wait till Apple releases iTunes Beatles sales figures.
This thread will be hitting 1000 posts soon - within the space of a couple of hours. It's certainly got everyone talking - so I guess, based on that, Apple were right in saying this will be a day we'll never forget
So because people are putting down music you like you think you have to put down music that other people like? Is that really the message that The Beatles music sounds out? Didn't think so.
This thread will be hitting 1000 posts soon - within the space of a couple of hours. It's certainly got everyone talking - so I guess, based on that, Apple were right in saying this will be a day we'll never forget
LOL it already hit 1000 you're #1002
You have it backwards. I have no problem handling it. You're the one chasing your tail in a fruitless attempt to smear Apple for one of the least hyped announcements they've ever made.
You are right, CNN is all over the news. However, why such hype? The Beatles should be on the store, no question about that (even though I don't care) but why all the attention? It's not like their music was unavailable before...
+1, although be careful, you will get a private message saying that you are trolling... (happened to me once, I probably p*ssed off a virgin nerd with no life)