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From March 14th, 2003:

Watch The Lost Beatles

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Originally broadcast live on Friday, March 14th, 2003 this special edition features music from the lost Beatles tapes. These rare recordings were made during the filming of what became the film "Let it Be." They were stolen more than 30 years ago and remained missing until police recovered them in February 2003. All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen talks about these recordings with Bruce Spizer, author of "The Beatles on Apple Records."

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Watch: Part One

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On this segment: An introduction to the lost Beatles recordings. Includes early versions of "Don't Let Me Down," "I've Got A Feeling," Bob Dylan's "I Shall Be Released," a piano improvisation from McCartney, "I'll Wait 'til Tomorrow," and Harrison's "All Things Must Pass."

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Watch: Part Two

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On this segment: Discussion of the Beatles breaking up. Includes "Sure to Follow," the birth of "Get Back," Chuck Berry's "Rock and Roll Music," early versions of "She Came in Through the Bathroom Window," and "Mean Mr. Mustard."

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Watch: Part Three

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On this segment: Finding these rare tapes. George walks. Includes "Common Wealth," a cover of Bob Dylan's "Mama You've Been On My Mind."

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Watch: Part Four

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On this segment: The formation of Apple Records. Billy Preston sits in on some sessions. Includes "Daydream," some chatter, "Save the Last Dance For Me," "Don't Let Me Down."

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Watch: Part Five

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On this segment: Producer Glyn Johns joins the Get Back sessions. Includes, cover of Eddie Cochran's "Twenty Flight Rock," a longer, early version of "Her Majesty."

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Watch: Part Six

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On this segment: Comparing producer Glyn Johns with Phil Spector. Includes "Two of Us," Lennon sings the early McCartney song, "I Lost My Little Girl," a slowed-down version of "Love Me Do," the Coasters' "Three Cool Cats," and an early version of "Let it Be."

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Watch: Part Seven

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On this segment: The birth of "Let it Be." Includes multiple versions of "Let it Be" and an early version of "I Want You (She's So Heavy)."

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Watch: Part Eight

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On this segment: More comparisons of producer Phil Spector and Glyn Johns, looking at "The Long And Winding Road." The rooftop concert, with versions of "I've Got A Feeling," and "Get Back."

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Bruce Spizer's new book documents the records released by the Beatles label, Apple Records, starting with Hey Jude in 1968, all the way through Anthology and the Beatles 1 hits collection released in 2000.


The Beatles on Apple Records (book)

Compiled by: Bruce Spizer
Publisher: 498 Productions (March, 2003)


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A number of the songs recorded during the so-called "Get Back" or "Let it Be" sessions ended up on this 1970 album, the soundtrack for a film by the same name.


The Beatles

Album: Let It Be (Soundtrack)
Label: Apple
Original Release Date: May 8, 1970


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The third in a series of releases made in the mid '90s, Anthology 3 includes outtakes and alternative versions from the White Album to the Beatles' final days together.


The Beatles

Album: Anthology 3
Label: Apple
Original Release Date: October 29, 1996


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