George Harrison revealed that the song “Yellow Submarine” took a good deal of inspiration from the songs he listened to growing up. Some of these were songs he liked, while others were tunes he admitted to hating. He said that this was part of why The Beatles were successful. They were willing to listen to and take inspiration from songs that they didn’t particularly enjoy.
George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, and John Lennon | Bettmann/Contributor via Getty George Harrison said ‘Yellow Submarine’ took inspiration from music he disliked
All of the Beatles were avid music fans growing up. They listened to a variety of genres and took inspiration from the various songs. For this reason, Harrison had a hard time understanding people who only listened to one genre.
“I don’t understand people who say, ‘I only like rock’n’roll,’ or, ‘I only like the blues’ or whatever,...
George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, and John Lennon | Bettmann/Contributor via Getty George Harrison said ‘Yellow Submarine’ took inspiration from music he disliked
All of the Beatles were avid music fans growing up. They listened to a variety of genres and took inspiration from the various songs. For this reason, Harrison had a hard time understanding people who only listened to one genre.
“I don’t understand people who say, ‘I only like rock’n’roll,’ or, ‘I only like the blues’ or whatever,...
- 5/30/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Bill Lee, the accomplished jazz musician who collaborated with the likes of Cat Stevens, Aretha Franklin and Bob Dylan and also scored many of his son Spike Lee’s films, has died according to multiple reports. He was 94.
Bill Lee composed the memorable original music for many of Spike Lee’s early, seminal films, including She’s Gotta Have It (1986), School Daze (1988), Do the Right Thing (1989) and Mo’ Better Blues (1990). The elder Lee had small roles in each of those films, except for Do the Right Thing. He also scored his son’s early short, Joe’s Bed-Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads.
The director posted a series of photos on Instagram remembering his father, the first accompanied by the phrase, “Deeds Not Words.”
The deeds of Lee’s father made an impact on his son.
“Everything I know about jazz I got from my father,” Spike Lee told the New York...
Bill Lee composed the memorable original music for many of Spike Lee’s early, seminal films, including She’s Gotta Have It (1986), School Daze (1988), Do the Right Thing (1989) and Mo’ Better Blues (1990). The elder Lee had small roles in each of those films, except for Do the Right Thing. He also scored his son’s early short, Joe’s Bed-Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads.
The director posted a series of photos on Instagram remembering his father, the first accompanied by the phrase, “Deeds Not Words.”
The deeds of Lee’s father made an impact on his son.
“Everything I know about jazz I got from my father,” Spike Lee told the New York...
- 5/24/2023
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Oscar®-winning actors Laura Dern and Tom Hanks are inviting a few of their friends and colleagues to spend a night in the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures when “A Night in the Academy Museum” airs Tuesday, Oct. 12 (10:00-11:00 p.m. Edt), on ABC.
The special will give fans an exclusive look at the amazing history, exhibitions and insight into the art of filmmaking that awaits when they visit the largest institution in the United States dedicated to the arts, sciences and artists of moviemaking. Annette Bening, Cher, Jon M. Chu, Geena Davis, Danny Glover, Eiza González, Emily V. Gordon, Aldis Hodge, Marsai Martin, Marlee Matlin, Melissa McCarthy, Kumail Nanjiani, Michelle Rodriguez, Jurnee Smollett and Diane Warren will guide viewers through the halls of the institution as they explore the magic and artistry that has enlightened, enchanted and entertained movie fans for more than 120 years.
“A Night...
The special will give fans an exclusive look at the amazing history, exhibitions and insight into the art of filmmaking that awaits when they visit the largest institution in the United States dedicated to the arts, sciences and artists of moviemaking. Annette Bening, Cher, Jon M. Chu, Geena Davis, Danny Glover, Eiza González, Emily V. Gordon, Aldis Hodge, Marsai Martin, Marlee Matlin, Melissa McCarthy, Kumail Nanjiani, Michelle Rodriguez, Jurnee Smollett and Diane Warren will guide viewers through the halls of the institution as they explore the magic and artistry that has enlightened, enchanted and entertained movie fans for more than 120 years.
“A Night...
- 9/20/2021
- by Melissa Thompson
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Amazon dropped the adorable first trailer for its canine-and-human competition series “The Pack” on Tuesday, and it features host and Olympic medalist Lindsey Vonn and her extremely cute dog, Lucy.
The series premieres Nov. 20 on Amazon Prime Video, and it features 12 teams of dogs and their human counterparts competing in challenges across multiple continents. The winning team wins $500,000 for themselves and $250,000 for their animal charity of choice.
“The teams will have to depend on their understanding of one another’s strengths and weaknesses and prove to have the strongest bond in the pack,” according to Amazon. “In each locale, the human and dog duos will face fun and exciting challenges, designed in concert with a team of accredited veterinarians and certified dog experts that also accompany the group on their exciting journey, making sure it is a positive experience for everyone.”
The teams include Brian Calvert & Dixie; Chelsey Lowe & Gryffin...
The series premieres Nov. 20 on Amazon Prime Video, and it features 12 teams of dogs and their human counterparts competing in challenges across multiple continents. The winning team wins $500,000 for themselves and $250,000 for their animal charity of choice.
“The teams will have to depend on their understanding of one another’s strengths and weaknesses and prove to have the strongest bond in the pack,” according to Amazon. “In each locale, the human and dog duos will face fun and exciting challenges, designed in concert with a team of accredited veterinarians and certified dog experts that also accompany the group on their exciting journey, making sure it is a positive experience for everyone.”
The teams include Brian Calvert & Dixie; Chelsey Lowe & Gryffin...
- 10/6/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
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