Harrison sitar sells for big bucks

A sitar used by George Harrison in 1965, the year the Beatles recorded Norwegian Wood sold Sept. 28 for $62,500, it was announced by Nate D. Sanders Auctions. The instrument was accompanied by two letters of authenticity, including one written by Pattie Boyd, who said Harrison played "Norwegian Wood" on the instrument for her when they were on their honeymoon. The second LOA was written by George Drummond, a friend of Boyd's, who was given the sitar by Harrison.  

Courtesy Nate D. Saunders Auctions

Ringo Christmas album on vinyl now

Universal Music.

Ringo Starr's "I Wanna Be Santa Claus" has just come out on vinyl. 

'The Beatles: Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years: to air on PBS

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See our story on AXS.com:

https://www.axs.com/pbs-to-air-the-beatles-eight-days-a-week-the-touring-years-123475

Paul McCartney featured in new Christmas music collection

It's not even October and already there's news about Christmas music. Paul McCartney is among the artists featured on "Holidays Rule, Vol. 2," a 16-track collection of holiday songs out Oct. 13. In addition to McCartney, who performs "Wonderful Christmastime" with Jimmy Fallon and the Roots, also featured is Barns Coutney featuring Lennon Stella, Albin Lee Meldau, Calum Scott, Rosanne Cash, Judah & the Lion, The Decemberists, Lake Street Dive, Flor De Toloache, Vera Blue, Muna (who sings McCartney's "Pipes of Peace"), Us Girls and Andrew McMahon. The disc is the sequel to the original "Holidays Rule" issued in 2012.

"Wonderful Christmastime" is available now with a pre-order of the album or separately for $1.29.

You can see the video of the McCartney/Fallon/Roots "Wonderful Christmastime" below.

Track listing:

1. Paul McCartney, Jimmy Fallon and The Roots – Wonderful Christmastime
2. Barns Courtney Feat. Lennon Stella – Baby, It’s Cold Outside
3. Albin Lee Meldau – All I Want For Christmas Is You
4. Calum Scott – It’s Beginning To Look Like Christmas
5. Kandace Springs – (Everybody’s Waitin For) The Man With The Bag
6. Norah Jones – Peace (Live at the Sheen Center)
7. Grace Potter – Christmas Moon
8. Rosanne Cash – May Ev’ry Day Be Christmas
9. Judah & The Lion – The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
10. The Decemberists – Jesus Christ
11. Lake Street Dive – I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas
12. Flor De Toloache – That’s What I Want For Christmas
13. Vera Blue – A Winter Romance
14. MUNA – Pipes of Peace
15. US Girls – Blue Christmas
16. Andrew McMahon – What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve

Freda Kelly recovering from heart surgery

Freda Kelly and Kathy McCabe, one of the producers
of "Good Ol' Freda" at a screening of the film
in San Francisco. (Photo by Steve Marinucci.)

Freda Kelly, who the world now knows from the superb documentary "Good Ol' Freda," is on the mend at home after undergoing heart surgery. This note was posted on her "Good Ol' Freda" Facebook page today.

A Message From Freda Kelly

Many thanks to all of you who sent get well wishes after my recent heart surgery. I am recovering well and your love and support meant so much to me. 

I want to tell all my good friends in Mexico City how sorry I am about the horrible earthquake that happened. I am thinking of you constantly and hope life returns to normal for you soon.

Lastly, it is with great sadness I tell you of the sudden passing of my dear friend Billy Hatton of the great Liverpool band The Fourmost. We were friends for 55 years and his sense of humor was impeccable! Billy came to see me several times while I was in hospital. I'll always be honoured that he appeared in 'Good Ol' Freda.'

Godspeed, Billy.

We send our love and wish Freda, one of our favorite people ever, a speedy recovery. You can also leave your best wishes, as we did, on her "Good Ol' Freda" Facebook page.

McCartney brings Bruce Springsteen onstage during 9/15 MSG show!

Madison Square Garden

"This is going to be a night full of memories for me" -@PaulMcCartney at @TheGarden #OneOnOne

— MSG (@TheGarden) September 16, 2017

And one of them is @springsteen https://t.co/1ENa3ZlOxy

— Backstreets Magazine (@backstreetsmag) September 16, 2017

Just watched @PaulMcCartney and @springsteen doing "I Saw Her Standing There" twice!! pic.twitter.com/jQd30Mr9S9

— Kory Grow (@korygrow) September 16, 2017

The Boss joins Macca to perform "I Saw Her Standing There" in an unforgettable moment at The Garden. #OneOnOne #PaulMcCartneyMSG pic.twitter.com/VbgGUBRJUg

— MSG (@TheGarden) September 16, 2017

Beatles "LOVE" YouTube miniseries, part 2

Apple Corps Ltd. 

Three more behind-the-scenes vids with backstage looks at the Las Vegas Beatles "LOVE" show dropped Thursday on YouTube. You can see them below in order. 
Catch the first three here.