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The Beatles 12/26/2004

SHOWID 240040

Set I

narrated by Lulu & Tony Barrow
disk one:
A BEATLES CHRISTMAS pt1 (56:18)

Set II

disk two:
ntermission (Christopher Lee commercial)
A BEATLES CHRISTMAS pt2 (55:29)

Set III

 

Comment

In the same great BBC tradition as "The Beatles Story"
Also makes a good suppliment to The Beatles Ultimate Christmas collection 2-disk set.

This programme focuses on the traditional Christmas records which were sent out exclusively to Beatles fan club members from 1963-1969. These recordings not only featured Christmas songs by the Beatles, but also include entertaining ad-libs and pantomime banter between all 4 Beatles, which provide a fascinating insight into how their lives changed dramatically between `63 & `69.

Kenny Everett produced and featured in the Beatles Christmas records in 1968 & 1969. Zak - Ringo's son, designed the cover of the 1969 record. The 1966 record, with a cover designed by Julian Lennon, was called Pantomime and featured a toast to the Queen. These records were a Christmas tradition for thousands of Beatles fans around the world.