New interview CD: 'Paul McCartney in the 80s'

This audio CD, "Paul McCartney: In the 80's," due April 7 in the U.S., will look at the career of Paul McCartney in that decade. According to the pre-sell information, it includes a vintage interview   containing "intimate details, rare insight and other gems previously not available until now." Track listings: "New York,"  "George Martin,"  "Beliefs and Themes," "Relating to Average People," "On Michael Jackson," "Black and White," "Touring Plans," "Musicals," "Out On the Road," "Spending Money," "Activities Outside of Music." Run time: 30 minutes.

Unboxing the Hollywood Bowl CD

If you've heard me talk about the Beatles new "Live at the Hollywood Bowl" CD (which comes out on Sept. 9) on a recent edition of "Things We Said Today," you'll know I'm very pleased with it. It sounds wonderful. I know there are probably people who will complain about the little reverb added to the vocals, but honestly, I don't mind it. And the screaming does seem to have been turned down slightly. The overall experience is great. It's wonderful to have this out, finally.

But look at the inside of it, the booklet has a few references to scenes in the movie, and some nice graphics. There's also a card that announces the DVD/Blu-ray for "Eight Days a Week" will be out in November.

Here's a look at it. (Photos copyright Apple Corps Ltd.) Be sure to order it, if you haven't already, at the Amazon link above for the U.S. or below for other countries.

You also order it:
at Amazon.co.uk for Great Britain
at Amazon.ca for Canada
at Amazon.co.jp for Japan
at Amazon.de for Germany

The album

The booklet

The card inside.

Hear a preview of 'A Hard Day's Night' from the Beatles 'Live at the Hollywood Bowl'

A preview of a second track has just been posted by The Beatles online from the new "Live at the Hollywood Bowl" album.  Listen to an excerpt of "A Hard Day's Night" below. The CD will be released Sept. 9 worldwide. You can order the vinyl or the CD here for the U.S. version or here for the UK version from Amazon.

Courtesy Apple Corps Ltd.

Another 'George Fest' video preview

Here's "Here Comes the Sun" by Perry Farrell and Wayne Coyne from the upcoming "George Fest: A Night to Celebrate the Music of George Harrison." It's out Feb. 26. Please order it from Amazon here or on iTunes.