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John, Paul, George, Ringo and Me (Paperback)

by Tony Barrow (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 280 pages
  • Publisher: Andre Deutsch Ltd; New Ed edition (4 Sep 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0233001921
  • ISBN-13: 978-0233001920
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 579,666 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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This is not merely a biography of The Beatles but a unique memoir by a Liverpool-born author who knew John, Paul, George and Ringo as friends throughout the height of their fame. As The Beatles' Press Officer, he worked within the group's closest circle for six breakneck years during the Beatlemania era of the Sixties. Few were closer to The Beatles than Tony Barrow, and in this highly acclaimed book, he holds a mirror up to the Fab Four and offers his own insider's perspective on that four-way dynamic that spawned the greatest pop group the world has ever seen.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good personal account of a familiar story, 2 Nov 2005
Tony Barrow worked as the Beatles' press officer during the years 62-68 and has told his story here for the first time.

On the whole it is a good read, there are plenty of personal insights into various situations and conversations which happened on tour, particularly dealing with touring the USA as well as Japan and the Philippines. The chapter on the Japanese leg of the tour is particularly interesting as it deals with assassination threats and how much the boys were unaware of the danger they were in. There is also a detailed section covering the infamous meeting with Elvis.

There is a general air of "Look, I was there too!" from Tony, who seems keen to ensure that he is recognised as part of the Beatles inner-circle, along with more familiar faces like Neil Aspinal, George Martin and Derek Taylor. The photos in the book have obviously been chosen so that people can see Tony actually with the Beatles.

But this aside it is a good page-turner and shows how much work went on behind the scenes in those days when promoting the biggest band on earth.

The book tells a well-worn story but from a different perspective; from someone who was actually there! (unlike so many other Beatle books which deal with hearsay). Also, what makes it interesting is that it isn't from the official sanitised Apple stable, so Tony can tell it like it was!

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The insider's view, 2 Oct 2006
I had been waiting for years for Tony Barrow to tell his story and he doesn't disappoint. It's fascinating to watch the Beatles rise to stardom through the eyes of an unpretentious PR man with no axe to grind. Barrow manages to avoid the myth-perpetuation of some eyewitnesses and, as a result, the Beatles and Brian Epstein emerge from the book as ordinary people who suddenly find themselves making history. The book is especially strong on the 1962-63 period, conveying the dizzying pace of that first year, and there is also an utterly compelling behind-the-scenes account of Lennon's 'more popular than Jesus' remark. Recommended - even for the most jaded Beatles fan.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A new perspective on the fab four, 31 Mar 2006
By D. J. Rhodes "rockin_ringo" (UK) - See all my reviews
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Tony Barrow was well-known to the beatles, being their PR for most of their touring years and writing the sleeve notes on some of their early albums. Tony tells about his personal experience of life within the frantic world of john paul george ringo and their manager Brian Epstein. It is brief but always compelling and I would recommend it to beatles fans who know the well-known facts about the band.
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