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The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl

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This is something I really don't understand. Obviously with John and George gone there will never be any more new Beatles music, so pretty much ever since CDs were invented we've seen countless rehashed "Greatest Hits" compilations, re-releases, and generally nothing from the vaults (1994's BBC album, and 1995-96's three Anthologies being the notable exceptions). I'm surprised that the American albums (Meet the Beatles etc) got deluxe boxed-set treatment, because that to me is the ultimate rehash, but the amazing Hollywood Bowl album has never seen the light of day in digital format.

The Beatles' Hollywood Bowl concerts in 1964 and '65 were recorded by Capitol for a potential release, and even though that release didn't come until many years later, the recordings still bring light on what Beatlemania must have felt like -- more so, in my opinion, than the live cuts on the Anthology discs. It's a true shame that this record is no longer available. I'm sure many young people who are just getting into the Beatles, some of whom probably don't own a turntable, would value this on CD as a historical document of this amazing time and place of history. Likewise, for the older generation, it would serve a a way to preserve their memories.

This album rocks. You can tell the Beatles are really enjoying themselves, and the fans are wild and very enthusiastic. If you go see Paul McCartney nowadays, you will have a good time, but it is only a dim recollection of the energy that the Beatles had in the early- to mid-60s. That's not to say Paul is a nostalgia act -- actually he's far from it -- but nothing on Earth compares to the magic that blossomed from the four of them together.

This is an amazing album. Even though it's not officially on CD yet, I would strongly recommend finding a good-quality turntable and transport yourself back to the greatest era in rock history.

Originally released on the Repro-Man label in 1997, this collection contains all the songs from the August 23, 1964 concert and the August 29 and 30 shows from 1965. Tracks from all three concerts were cobbled together on Capitol's vinyl release "Live at the Hollywood Bowl." The set concludes with an interview with John & Ringo (8-23-1964) and a Press Conference (8-29-1965).

Track Listing (Disc 1):
(August 23, 1964)
1. Introduction
2. Twist and Shout
3. You Can't Do That
4. All My Loving
5. She Loves You
6. Things We Said Today
7. Roll Over Beethoven
8. Can't Buy Me Love
9. If I Fell
10. I Wanna Hold Your Hand
11. Boys
12. A Hard Day's Night
13. Long Tall Sally

(August 30, 1965)
14. Introduction
15. Twist and Shout
16. She's a Woma
17. I Feel Fine
18. Dizzy Miss Lizzy
19. Ticket To Ride
20. Everybody's Trying to be My Baby
21. Can't Buy Me Love
22. Baby's in Black
23. I Wanna Be Your Man
24. A Hard Day's Night
25. Help
26. I'm Down

Track Listing (Disc 2):
(August 29, 1965)
1. Tuning
2. Twist and Shout
3. She's a Woma
4. I Feel Fine
5. Dizzy Miss Lizzy
6. Ticket To Ride
7. Everybody's Trying to be My Baby
8. Can't Buy Me Love
9. Baby's in Black
10. I Wanna Be Your Man
11. A Hard Day's Night
12. Help
13. I'm Down
14. Interview with John and Ringo (14:26)
15. Press Conference (17:16)

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Record was shipped and received very quickly. Came in a very protective box which kept it in great condition. Was identical to the description.

I was so excited to see this album! I originally owned this album, back in 1977. It was my first Beatles album, and I absolutely fell in love with them. I played this album until it was too scratched and worn out to appreciate. To listen to the excitement of the crowd, recorded back in 1964 and 1965, was and still is incredible. It is by far my favorite Beatles album, and I am so glad to have another opportunity to own this treasure!

This is a record that was taken from me long a go.
I'm glad it made it back into my collection. The Beatles are my Fav.
Thank you for quick service and and excellent condition of the record,LP, vinyl Long Play.

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