Ticket to Ride: Inside the Beatles' 1964 and 1965 Tours That Changed the World
by Larry Kane
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(Book). In 1964-1965, Larry Kane was the only American reporter, broadcast or newspaper, to travel with the Fab Four on every stop of their North American tour. In Ticket to Ride , Kane tells the story of what it was like to literally live with the four young men who would leave an indelible mark on contemporary music. Weaving in the voices of the Beatles themselves and covering the electrifying action of the road-the performances, the mischief, and all the players who cropped up along the show more way during those key years that catapulted the Beatles to major success Ticket to Ride is unlike any other book on the Beatles. The story is told from the perspective of a seasoned journalist, who at the time of the tour was just coming into his own in a nation that was bracing for the Vietnam War, the civil rights movement, and a radical shift in rock-and-roll music. Twenty-one and eager to cover "big news," Kane unknowingly was in the process of covering one of the biggest music events in history. Ticket to Ride is an inside account of these exciting years during the career of the band that redefined rock and roll. A must-have for Beatles fans, this paperback edition includes a foreword by the legendary Dick Clark, a CD of bonus interview material, rare photographs, and an appendix detailing tour schedules. show lessTags
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Larry Kane was a -- by comparison -- near prudish spectator to The Beatles' '64 - '65 U.S. tours. So, nothing really salacious here, but a sober look at "the boys" encountering hysterical fans and immense fame. Highlights include tales of creatively determined young girls wanting to meet the group; multiple times in purloined housekeeping uniforms. There is a shifting view of John Lennon from an impolitic young man of crude outbursts to a deeper, more nuanced appreciation of the effective leader of the group encroaching on Brian Epstein's managerial realm. Oh yeah, and Epstein makes a pass at Kane who was only on the first tour because of Epstein's misjudged understanding of his position in radio.
As a bonus, there is about an hour of show more archive audio interviews done then by Kane. Some of them are in collage form that could fit right at the end of "Revolution 9." show less
As a bonus, there is about an hour of show more archive audio interviews done then by Kane. Some of them are in collage form that could fit right at the end of "Revolution 9." show less
I love the Beatles and loved hearing all about them and listening to the interviews on the CD included with this book. That said, I think Larry Kane's narration was a bit stilted, as if he was writing an essay, not telling a story. Maybe it was Kane's broadcasting/journalist career showing through here, but his writing style was disappointing. Still, with a subject as interesting as the Beatles it's hard to go wrong. I really appreciated the first-hand accounts of this important event and enjoyed learning more about what John, Paul, George, and Ringo were really like.
When lions roam the earth, jackals follow. To quote Charles Ottley Groom Napier: "Where the British lion roams, from the Hindoo Kush, to Cape Comorin, where he marches to the field with his trumpet [or 12-string Rickenbacker] roar, there the jackals, or native Allies howl." Now jackals are not bad, by any means, at least not necessarily. Some appear to be quite affable, in fact. "Nice working with you, Larry," said Paul McCartney, and this sentiment (in fact these very words) were echoed, numerous times, by John, George and Ringo. This line will probably be carved Larry Kane's tombstone.
A great insiders look in traveling with the boys! Thanx Larry
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Known as the "dean of Philadelphia television news anchors," Larry Kane's illustrious career as a broadcast journalist has spanned more than 45 years, including anchor positions at all three of Philadelphia's network affiliates and a stint with the ABC network in New York City. An Emmy Award winner, Larry Kane has covered everything from local show more news and national politics to international affairs and natural disasters. But the thing that stands out most in his career -- and the thing people ask about most often -- is the time he spent with the Beatles in 1964 and '65 He lives in suburban Philadelphia with his wife, Donna show less
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- Dedication
- Dedicated to Donna, Michael, and Alexandra
And to John, Paul, George, and Ringo - First words
- She was beautiful, her sandy blonde hair swirling in the chill summer wind, her embroidered dress draping a thin frame, her eyes welling with tears.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)It’s been a pleasure to take you along on that improbable, magnificent journey.
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- Music, Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, General Nonfiction, History
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- 782.421660922 — Arts & recreation Music Vocal Music, Singing Secular forms of vocal music Songs General principles and musical forms Traditions of secular songs {genres} Rock songs modified standard subdivisions History, geographic treatment, biography Biography Collected biography
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- ML421 .B4 .K36 — Music Literature on music Literature on music History and criticism Biography
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