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The second in this series of rare and unreleased Beatles recordings covers the group's famed middle period. It features outtakes, demos and alternate versions of songs from the albums HELP!, RUBBER SOUL, REVOLVER, SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS ... Full DescriptionCLUB BAND and MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR. There are also three previously-unreleased Beatles songs from 1965, several live cuts and the second of the Beatles' new recordings, "Real Love," which began as a late-'70s John Lennon demo and was completed by the remaining Beatles in 1995.
Additional personnel includes: Mal Evans (spoken vocals); Brian Jones (saxophone); George Martin (harmonium).
Principally recorded at EMI Studios, London, England between February 16, 1965 and April 30, 1969; and live at ABC Theatre, Blackpool, England, Shea Stadium, New York, New York and Nippon Budokan Hall, Tokyo, Japan in 1965 and 1966. "Real Love" recorded in New York, New York circa 1979 and in Sussex, England in February 1995. Includes liner notes by Derek Taylor and track-by-track annotations by Mark Lewisohn.
There is also lots of clowning around on ANTHOLOGY: 2--most prominently, John and Paul giggling their way through an early vocal take of "And Your Bird Can Sing." But the bulk of ANTHOLOGY: 2 isn't genius at play; it's genius at work. There are three takes of "Strawberry Fields Forever" that see this rock classic evolving from Lennon demo to bare-bones practice arrangement to full-blown production. Also featured are McCartney's solo demos for two of the Beatles' best. To hear him showing the band the chords to "Yesterday," and sitting alone at his piano, still fooling with the words to "Fool On The Hill," is to hear pop history quite literally in the making.
Live Recording
The Beatles: John Lennon (vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, piano, drum programming); Paul McCartney (vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, acoustic & electric basses, percussion); George Harrison (vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, sitar, percussion); Ringo Starr (vocals, drums, percussion).
Producers: Jeff Lynne, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr (disc 1, track 1); George Martin (disc 1, tracks 2-8, 14-23; disc 2, tracks 2-12, 14-20); George Martin, Chris Thomas (disc 2, track 13).
Compilation producer: George Martin.
Engineers: Geoff Emerick, Jon Jacobs (disc 1, track 1); Norman Smith (disc 1, tracks 2-8, 14-16); Geoff Emerick (disc 1, tracks 17-23; disc 2, tracks 2-12, 14-15); Geoff Emerick, Jeff Jarratt (disc 2, track 13); Ken Scott (disc 2, tracks 16-18, 20); Ken Scott, Geoff Emerick (disc 2, track 19).
ANTHOLOGY: 2 features the Beatles' working tapes from their most fertile period--the years in which they abandoned touring, retreated into the studio, and recorded some of their most enduring music. This isn't a survey of Beatles hits, but a treasure trove of rough drafts and near misses. An early take of "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" finds John Lennon still working out his vocal phrasing; a run-through of "Got To Get You Into My Life," recorded before the brass section was brought in, has the band trying all sorts of harmonies and an alternate bridge. "Your Mother Should Know," with a marching snare-drum beat, is nearly unrecognizable from the released version, and "Good Morning Good Morning," stripped of the heavy SGT. PEPPER psychedelic makeup, rocks with Stones-like ferocity.Rolling Stone (4/4/96, p.59) - 3 Stars - Good - "...these tracks offer a compelling human story along with one of the most crystalline definitions of synergy in popular culture..."
Melody Maker (3/16/96, p.38) - Recommended - "...The best of this is matchless, and the worst is funnily fascinating..."
NME (Magazine) (3/16/96, p.46) - 10 (out of 10) - "...the most extraordinary documentary about pop ever made..." Hide Description The Beatles Anthology: 2 Music | List Price | $34.97 (You save $6.48) | | Category | Rock Albums, Rock/Pop CDs | | Label | Capitol / EMI | | Orig Year | 1996 | | All Time Sales Rank |  3282  | | CD Universe Part number | 1108267 | | Catalog number | 34448 | | Discs | 2 | | Release Date | Mar 19, 1996 | | Studio/Live | Mixed | | Mono/Stereo | Mixed | | Recording Time | 128 minutes | | Personnel | Paul McCartney - vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, acoustic & electric basses, percussion
George Harrison - vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, sitar, percussion
Ringo Starr - vocals, drums, percussion
John Lennon - vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, piano, drum programming
Also: Brian Jones, George Martin, Mal Evans |
The Beatles Anthology: 2 Music The Beatles Anthology: 2 Songs | | The Beatles Anthology: 2 CD DISC 1: |
| 1. | Real Love |
| 2. | Yes It Is - (combination of take 2 and master) |
| 3. | I'm Down - (take 1) |
| 4. | You've Got to Hide Your Love Away - (take 5, mono) |
| 5. | If You've Got Trouble - (previously unreleased) |
| 6. | That Means a Lot - (previously unreleased) |
| 7. | Yesterday - (take 1, Paul McCartney solo) |
| 8. | It's Only Love - (false start and take 2, mono) |
| 9. | I Feel Fine - (mono) |
| 10. | Ticket to Ride - (mono) |
| 11. | Yesterday - (mono) |
| 12. | Help! - (mono) |
| 13. | Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby - (mono) |
| 14. | Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) - (take 1) |
| 15. | I'm Looking Through You - (alternate take) |
| 16. | 12-Bar Original - (previously unreleased) |
| 17. | Tomorrow Never Knows - (take 1, "Mark 1") |
| 18. | Got to Get You Into My Life - (take 5, mono) |
| 19. | And Your Bird Can Sing - (take 2) |
| 20. | Taxman - (take 11) |
| 21. | Eleanor Rigby - (TRUE instrumental) |
| 22. | I'm Only Sleeping - (mono, instrumental rehearsal instrumental) |
| 23. | I'm Only Sleeping - (take 1, mono) |
| 24. | Rock and Roll Music - (mono) |
| 25. | She's a Woman - (mono) |
| | The Beatles Anthology: 2 Songs DISC 2: |
| 1. | Strawberry Fields Forever - (mono, demo) |
| 2. | Strawberry Fields Forever - (take 1) |
| 3. | Strawberry Fields Forever - (take 7, mono) |
| 4. | Penny Lane - (alternate mix) |
| 5. | Day in the Life, A - (alternate take blend of alternate takes) |
| 6. | Good Morning Good Morning - (take 8) |
| 7. | Only a Northern Song - (alternate take blend of alternate takes) |
| 8. | Being For the Benefit of Mr. Kite! - (takes 1 & 2) |
| 9. | Being For the Benefit of Mr. Kite! - (take 7) |
| 10. | Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds - (alternate mix) |
| 11. | Within You Without You - (TRUE instrumental) |
| 12. | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) - (take 5, mono) |
| 13. | You Know My Name (Look up the Number) - (extended, stereo version) |
| 14. | I Am the Walrus - (take 16) |
| 15. | Fool on the Hill, The - (mono, Paul McCartney demo) |
| 16. | Your Mother Should Know - (take 27) |
| 17. | Fool on the Hill, The - (take 4, alternate version) |
| 18. | Hello, Goodbye - (take 16) |
| 19. | Lady Madonna - (alternate mix) |
| 20. | Across the Universe - (take 2) |
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The Beatles Anthology: 2 Music Review Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)    I Am The Eggman
It always bothers me that the vast majority of compilations made are nothing more than a hit parades that always end up lacking personality. Anthology Two does not fall into this category. Listeners are treated to a slew of rarities (ie: "Real Love"), in addition to the staple songs. If you found yourself disappointed by One, Anthology Two should be much more satisfying. The only reason I personally don't give this album a perfect score is the (in my opinion) unnecessary volume of the screaming crowds on the live tracks. Perhaps this is intended for nostalgia's sake, but to me it's just ear-spliting.
Submitted by Jacqueline (Acton, Ontario)
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Anthology 2
I love this album. You should collect all three. The song you should listen to are Yes It Is, I'm Down, I've You've Got Trouble, That Means A Lot, 12-Bar Original, She's A Woman, You Know My Name (Look Up The Number), Real Love, A Day In The Life, Only A Northern Song, Yesterday, I'm Looking Through You, Tommorrow Never Knows, Penny Lane, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise), The Fool On The Hill,Lady Maddona, and Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
Submitted by a reviewer (Cudahy, WI, USA)
Was This The Beatles Anthology: 2 Music Review Helpful? Yes No The Best Of The Beatles
This is simple the best...
Submitted by a reviewer (São Paulo, Brazil)
Was This The Beatles Anthology: 2 Music Review Helpful? Yes No ANTHOLOGY TWO
This is the second of the three anthology's, but by far the best. It has different, but ultimately preferable versions of some the best Beatle's recordings. For example, Penny Lane, I Am The Walrus, and A Day In The Life. You also get Real Love, one of the two John Lennon compositions that the Beatles reunited on to create the first new song in thirty years. A must for anyone who likes the Beatles
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