London, Nov 18: A poem written by singing legend Sir Paul McCartney for his friend Spike Milligan is set to go under the hammer next week in London.
The handwritten poem will be auctioned by Bonhams on November 25 as part of a large sale of Milligan memorabilia.
On one side of the paper contains the poem written by the former Beatle titled ''The Poet of Dumbswoman Lane'' while on the reverse he drew a rough cartoon titled ''The Nutters of Starvecrow Lane''.
London - Paul McCartney wants to release an obscure 41-year- old Beatles track that was only played once in public, Britain's Observer newspaper said Sunday.
The 14-minute Carnival of Light was recorded in 1967 when Paul, Ringo Starr, George Harrison and John Lennon were working in London's Abbey Road studios on the vocals for Penny Lane.
The track, a jumble of shrieks and psychedelic effects, was never released because three of the Fab Four thought it too adventurous.
London, Nov 16 : Sir Paul McCartney is set to release a 14-minute Beatles track, 41 years after its only public performance, it has emerged.
‘Carnival of Light’, recorded in January 1967, features distorted guitars and drum-beats, gargling, church organs, and Sir Paul and John Lennon yelling: "Are you all right?" and "Barcelona!"
The song was performed at an electronic music festival that year and the audience was ignorant that it was a Beatles track.
However, the band never released it, thinking the song was too adventurous.
McCartney said that George Harrison had called such experimentation "avant-garde a clue".
Washington, Nov 15 : Sir Paul McCartney has been an icon for music lovers around the globe, and now his talent has got the Royal nod—a dedication from Queen Elizabeth II''s official composer.
None other than Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, who holds the post of Master of the Queen’s Music in the U. K, has bestowed the prestigious honour on the Beatles legend.
Davies is responsible for writing music to commemorate important state events.
London, Nov 12 : Sir Paul McCartney may have unknowingly revealed that the women who inspired The Beatles'' 1966 hit ''Eleanor Rigby'' actually existed.
For about 42 years, music fans have been confused whether E. Rigby ever live, or was she non-existent.
Now, documents carrying the signatures of the woman have surfaced suggesting her to be a scullery maid, reports the Independent.
London, Nov 18: A poem written by singing legend Sir Paul McCartney for his friend Spike Milligan is set to go under the hammer next week in London.
London - Paul McCartney wants to release an obscure 41-year- old Beatles track that was only played once in public, Britain's Observer newspaper said Sunday.
Washington, Nov 15 : Sir Paul McCartney has been an icon for music lovers around the globe, and now his talent has got the Royal nod—a dedication from Queen Elizabeth II''s official composer.
London, Nov 12 : Sir Paul McCartney may have unknowingly revealed that the women who inspired The Beatles'' 1966 hit ''Eleanor Rigby'' actually existed.
