When audio engineer Geoff Emerick learned he would be working with The Beatles, he was terrified to meet John Lennon and George Harrison. He was taking over for another engineer during the Revolver sessions. As he was an Emi employee, Emerick had met Beatles producer George Martin and seen the band around. What he knew of them made Lennon and Harrison seem very intimidating.
A Beatles engineer found John Lennon and George Harrison intimidating
Emerick’s first day of work was also the first day of sessions for Revolver. He knew that this was a life-changing opportunity for him. He would be working with the biggest band in the world, meaning that success on the album would fast-track his career. Still, he was nervous to greet them, particularly Lennon and Harrison.
“I assumed, naturally enough, that the four Beatles knew that Norman Smith was out and that I was to be their new engineer,...
A Beatles engineer found John Lennon and George Harrison intimidating
Emerick’s first day of work was also the first day of sessions for Revolver. He knew that this was a life-changing opportunity for him. He would be working with the biggest band in the world, meaning that success on the album would fast-track his career. Still, he was nervous to greet them, particularly Lennon and Harrison.
“I assumed, naturally enough, that the four Beatles knew that Norman Smith was out and that I was to be their new engineer,...
- 8/29/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It’s not a stretch to say The Beatles redefined popular music. When they still played live, their concerts caused mayhem and hysteria. Their singles ruled the charts on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Heck, “Lovely Rita” from Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band changed the English language. Yet the early Beatles song “She Loves You” proved to be one of the best performances of their career, according to recording engineer Geoff Emerick.
(l-r) Beatles members Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and John Lennon | David Redfern/Redferns Geoff Emerick said The Beatles gave one of their most exciting performances recording ‘She Loves You’
Emerick worked on Beatles albums such as Revolver, Sgt. Pepper, the White Album, Abbey Road, and more. He didn’t work on the song but was at Abbey Road Studios while the band recorded “She Loves You.” For him to say that Beatles song...
(l-r) Beatles members Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and John Lennon | David Redfern/Redferns Geoff Emerick said The Beatles gave one of their most exciting performances recording ‘She Loves You’
Emerick worked on Beatles albums such as Revolver, Sgt. Pepper, the White Album, Abbey Road, and more. He didn’t work on the song but was at Abbey Road Studios while the band recorded “She Loves You.” For him to say that Beatles song...
- 6/11/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
There were many important people to The Beatles. Their friends and families go without being said. However, other essential people ensured the Fab Four were safe and cared for in their day-to-day lives. Here are the top 10 people crucial to The Beatles’ success and well-being.
Derek Taylor and The Beatles | Mirrorpix/Getty Images 10. Brian Epstein
Brian Epstein was The Beatles’ manager. He heard about them after a customer asked if he had a copy of The Beatles’ German single at his family’s record store. He learned they were from Liverpool and saw them play at The Cavern Club. Epstein didn’t always make the best financial decisions for the band, but he was like their father figure. He helped them the most, and when he unexpectedly died in 1967, they were left struggling to keep themselves afloat. John Lennon once said going somewhere without Epstein was like going somewhere without your pants on.
Derek Taylor and The Beatles | Mirrorpix/Getty Images 10. Brian Epstein
Brian Epstein was The Beatles’ manager. He heard about them after a customer asked if he had a copy of The Beatles’ German single at his family’s record store. He learned they were from Liverpool and saw them play at The Cavern Club. Epstein didn’t always make the best financial decisions for the band, but he was like their father figure. He helped them the most, and when he unexpectedly died in 1967, they were left struggling to keep themselves afloat. John Lennon once said going somewhere without Epstein was like going somewhere without your pants on.
- 3/24/2023
- by Hannah Wigandt
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
News bloopers happen each and every day but not usually of this kind of magnitude and certainly not by the esteemed BBC network. However, right in plain view a broadcaster for BBC had a “hands-on” and embarrassing TV moment where he got slapped after accidentally groping a woman who got in the live shot. In the middle of doing an interview Ben Brown was speaking with assistant political editor Norman Smith when a woman appeared in the live broadcast. It was a moment like any other on the news when someone wants to get a little airtime. But what happened
BBC Reporter Gets Slapped By Woman After ‘Accidentally’ Being Inappropriate...
BBC Reporter Gets Slapped By Woman After ‘Accidentally’ Being Inappropriate...
- 5/17/2017
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
Even the most seasoned breakfast TV pros make the occasional slip-up live on air. James Naughtie, Andrew Marr, Jeremy Paxman... the list goes on.
Now, Bill Turnbull has joined that list of grandees after an unfortunate twist of the tongue live on BBC Breakfast this morning (July 21), confusing the word "clients" with "c**ts" while reading out an email sent into the programme. Here's your Nsfw moment for today.
Note: The following video contains a word which Ofcom really, really doesn't like
Given Bill's knowing look at the end of the video, perhaps someone senior had a word in his ear.
"Bill unintentionally stumbled over his words and we apologise if any offence was caused," added a spokesperson for the BBC.
Memo to self: never confuse 'customers' with 'clients' on air. It's just asking for trouble...
— Bill Turnbull (@billtu) July 21, 2015
To be fair to him though, it's easily done. Just ask John Inverdale,...
Now, Bill Turnbull has joined that list of grandees after an unfortunate twist of the tongue live on BBC Breakfast this morning (July 21), confusing the word "clients" with "c**ts" while reading out an email sent into the programme. Here's your Nsfw moment for today.
Note: The following video contains a word which Ofcom really, really doesn't like
Given Bill's knowing look at the end of the video, perhaps someone senior had a word in his ear.
"Bill unintentionally stumbled over his words and we apologise if any offence was caused," added a spokesperson for the BBC.
Memo to self: never confuse 'customers' with 'clients' on air. It's just asking for trouble...
— Bill Turnbull (@billtu) July 21, 2015
To be fair to him though, it's easily done. Just ask John Inverdale,...
- 7/21/2015
- Digital Spy
Disability protesters attempted to storm the House of Commons during Prime Minister's Questions today (June 24).
BBC News aired coverage of the angry scenes shortly after the incident took place, with the assistant political editor Norman Smith describing it as unlike anything he has ever seen before.
Disability protesters try to storm into House of Commons chamber during PMQs http://t.co/jxnrW8iRBs
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) June 24, 2015
The crowd gathered in the central lobby of the Houses of Parliament, just a few steps away from the entrance to the House of Commons and chanted loudly as they were surrounded by police.
The protesters also handed out flyers to highlight their cause, which is to take MPs to task over the closure of the Independent Living Fund.
It is the latest demonstration against the majority Conservative government, following their General Election victory in May.
Charlotte Church and Russell Brand were...
BBC News aired coverage of the angry scenes shortly after the incident took place, with the assistant political editor Norman Smith describing it as unlike anything he has ever seen before.
Disability protesters try to storm into House of Commons chamber during PMQs http://t.co/jxnrW8iRBs
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) June 24, 2015
The crowd gathered in the central lobby of the Houses of Parliament, just a few steps away from the entrance to the House of Commons and chanted loudly as they were surrounded by police.
The protesters also handed out flyers to highlight their cause, which is to take MPs to task over the closure of the Independent Living Fund.
It is the latest demonstration against the majority Conservative government, following their General Election victory in May.
Charlotte Church and Russell Brand were...
- 6/24/2015
- Digital Spy
Good Morning Britain is being investigated by Ofcom over Nigel Farage's recent appearance.
The ITV breakfast show is accused of breaching impartiality rules when the Ukip leader was interviewed by Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard on May 1.
The presenters asked Farage about his chances of being elected as MP for South Thanet, but failed to reflect the position of other candidates standing in the constituency.
An Ofcom spokesperson said: "Ofcom is investigating whether the programme was duly impartial to ask Nigel Farage about his prospects of winning the Thanet South constituency without reflecting the position of other candidates."
Farage failed to be elected as an MP and subsequently resigned as leader of Ukip. However, he was reinstated just days later after the party rejected his decision.
Last week, BBC News reporter Norman Smith accidentally used the word "c**t" during a report on Farage and tensions within his party.
The ITV breakfast show is accused of breaching impartiality rules when the Ukip leader was interviewed by Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard on May 1.
The presenters asked Farage about his chances of being elected as MP for South Thanet, but failed to reflect the position of other candidates standing in the constituency.
An Ofcom spokesperson said: "Ofcom is investigating whether the programme was duly impartial to ask Nigel Farage about his prospects of winning the Thanet South constituency without reflecting the position of other candidates."
Farage failed to be elected as an MP and subsequently resigned as leader of Ukip. However, he was reinstated just days later after the party rejected his decision.
Last week, BBC News reporter Norman Smith accidentally used the word "c**t" during a report on Farage and tensions within his party.
- 5/18/2015
- Digital Spy
BBC News reporter Norman Smith made an unfortunate mistake during a report on Ukip leader Nigel Farage today (May 14).
The journalist was reporting on suggestions that Farage has turned the party into a "personality cult", but accidentally used the word "c**t" instead.
(Warning: This clip contains explicit language)
Smith quickly corrected himself and managed to continue with the report as if the mistake hadn't happened.
Of course, he isn't the first to utter the word on-air. Jeremy Paxman used the word after getting himself in a tangle about cuts on Newsnight, while James Naughtie and Andrew Marr slipped up on BBC Radio 4 when referring to then-culture secretary Jeremy Hunt.
Farage resigned as leader of Ukip following his failure to be elected as an MP last week, but he returned to the role a few days later after the party refused to accept his decision.
Pub Landlord star Al Murray...
The journalist was reporting on suggestions that Farage has turned the party into a "personality cult", but accidentally used the word "c**t" instead.
(Warning: This clip contains explicit language)
Smith quickly corrected himself and managed to continue with the report as if the mistake hadn't happened.
Of course, he isn't the first to utter the word on-air. Jeremy Paxman used the word after getting himself in a tangle about cuts on Newsnight, while James Naughtie and Andrew Marr slipped up on BBC Radio 4 when referring to then-culture secretary Jeremy Hunt.
Farage resigned as leader of Ukip following his failure to be elected as an MP last week, but he returned to the role a few days later after the party refused to accept his decision.
Pub Landlord star Al Murray...
- 5/14/2015
- Digital Spy
Larry the Cat has received the support of his government, despite reportedly being less-than-efficient in his job as a mouser. The cat joined the staff at Downing Street in the unofficial role of 'Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office' in February. Following reports that a mouse had been spotted at a recent prime ministerial dinner, David Cameron's spokesman backed the feline. "Larry brings a lot of pleasure to a lot of people," he told BBC News yesterday when asked if the cat should resign. It later emerged that the Prime Minister had resorted to throwing a fork at a mouse despite Larry's allegedly "strong predatory drive". BBC journalist Norman Smith later claimed that Larry had slept through (more)...
- 11/15/2011
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
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