- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Running Press,U.S.; Har/Com edition (23 Jun 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0762415924
- ISBN-13: 978-0762415922
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.2 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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It was 40 years ago -- more or less -- that a 22year-old broadcast journalist from Florida was invited by manager Brian Epstein to travel with the Beatles to every stop on their first North American tours. The only American reporter in the official press party, Larry Kane obtained exclusive, revealing interviews with John, Paul, George, and Ringo. Fortunately, Kane saved his original notes and tapes, and shares them here for the first time. That material provides the basis for his intimate look back at the phenomenon of the Fab Four, and insights into the humor and personality of each group member. "Ticket to Ride," illustrated with more than 30 photographs, captures a rare time in history, gracefully melding the story of the Beatles revolution with the changing tenor of the country. Hear John Lennon's early public criticism of the Vietnam War, and learn about the night the Beatles met Bob Dylan. "We had a crazy party the night we met [Dylan]," Paul recounts. I thought I got the meaning to life that night. "Ticket to Ride" includes a 60minute audio CD featuring rare interviews.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Larry Kane was 21 when he accompanied the Beatles on their first and second American tours. What is striking about Kane and the Beatles is how mature they seem (for the most part) in the face of unprecedentedly frantic, and sometimes terrifying, whirlwind tours. Sometimes it is startling to think just how young they were -- at one point Kane mentions that George was concerned about his pimples.
The fans were often hysterical, and there were thousands of them. They climbed on top of cars the Beatles were to travel in, collapsing the roofs. They threw jelly beans, filet mignons, and cans of fruit salad at the Beatles while they were performing. They stalked them and hid out in their rooms. It must have been frightening. But the Beatles maintained a good humor and seemed to be enjoying themselves, according to Kane.
The fans were often hysterical, and there were thousands of them. They climbed on top of cars the Beatles were to travel in, collapsing the roofs. They threw jelly beans, filet mignons, and cans of fruit salad at the Beatles while they were performing. They stalked them and hid out in their rooms. It must have been frightening. But the Beatles maintained a good humor and seemed to be enjoying themselves, according to Kane.
This is a fun book, with the occasional unexpected tidbit to keep things interesting. For instance, John Lennon and Jayne Mansfield were a hot item in Hollywood when the Beatles played there. Kane seems to be genuinely fond of the Beatles, except perhaps for Paul, who is painted as a bit standoffish and calculating in this book.
Minor drawbacks to Ticket to Ride are that there is no index, and the CD is almost unnecessary. Kane has included all the transcripts of the "interviews" (snippets, really), and the CD has so much explanation from Kane, that in 60 minutes of recording, there may be about 10 minutes of actual Beatles, and much of that consists of gems as "Hey, Larry, how ya' doin'." And Kane makes rather a big deal of Brian Epstein making a pass at him. He hints at it throughout the book, and when he finally tells the whole story near the end, it consists of an invitation which Kane declines, Epstein is disappointed, but doesn't take it any further.
Ticket to Ride is well worth an afternoon, perhaps while listening to your old Help! album.
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
I Read the News Today, Oh, Boy...
29 Aug 2003
Format:Hardcover
This is a sterling, high caliber first rate work.
Larry Kane, a veteran news reporter/broadcast journalist shares anecdotes of his year traveling with the Beatles. He covers the concerts from 1964 and 1965 and gives in-depth analyses of each individual Beatle. Kane's voice, the voice of a newsman rings pure and clear; he not only provides an objective reporting style, but he effectively includes his subjective feelings regarding the events and people he has covered.
This book contains material that is new even to inveterate Beatle fans; this book is a treasure trove of historical information. Kane covers incidents as seemingly humorous as George Harrison aiming his drink at an intrusive reporter to events as serious as the safety and personal observations of each Beatle.
Kane's writing style is very inclusive; in covering the issues and events, he skillfully draws his readers in so that one feels a part of what is taking place in the narratives. He is also quite adept at portraying the individuality of each person mentioned in the book. I like the way he has interviewed fans and included their input as well as updates on them. I was also delighted that Kane included a list of Beatles' concerts, dates and places during 1964 - 1965.
I have had the pleasure of hearing Larry Kane speak several times; he has a real gift and a real flair as a raconteur and this book is proof positive of that. A CD of interviews comes with the book and it is a bonus treat.
This is such a worthwhile book. I can't recommend it highly enough.
16 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Dateline meets the Beatles
12 Mar 2004
Format:Hardcover
Kane had a wonderful opportunity when he traveled with the Beatles during those early tours. This book certainly gives some interesting highlights of how hectic those days were, but the style of his writing diminishes the work to the level of a Stone Phillips report on NBC. There's way too much foreshadowing, giving it the feel of "When we get back from this commercial, you'll hear how the one of the Beatles made an anti-semitic remark..."
Yes, as one reviewer put it, you'll see how the boys were actually nice, regular people, but Kane writes with an ineptitude typical of our televised society. Or else he doesn't have the story he thinks. And yes, the enclosed cd consists largely of John, Paul, George, and Ringo saying, "Hello, Larry."
Some interesting tidbits for a Beatle afficionado, but overall, a disappointment.
14 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Wonderful read...excellent bonus CD!!!
7 Aug 2003
Format:Hardcover
I 've read almost every Beatles book out there, and this one ranks right at the top. It's one of the few "Beatles books" written by a true insider, and you get to experience the Beatles tours of America as real events and not just as hype. Amazingly, the daily reality of the tours was even more outrageous than the hype!
Kane not only does a great job of capturing the daily madness of the tours, but he also puts them in historical perspective by adding seamless commentary about the hot-button issues of the sixties. It's also interesting to see the author's interaction with the Beatles (especially John) throughout the tour. When most reporters and deejays were asking the Beatles about their hairdos and jellybeans, Kane thankfully took another route, asking them about the things that concerned them, and society at large. The Beatles really seemed to respond to Kane, and opened up to talk candidly about a range of issues that give you a sense of what they were really all about. And they way they playfully harass him is hilarious!
Besides being an excellent book, the bonus CD is a rare treasure, filled with the author's interviews with the Beatles from the '64-'65 tours. I've never heard any of this material before, and I thought I had heard it all when it comes to the Beatles.
If you're a Beatles fan, check this package out.
Kane not only does a great job of capturing the daily madness of the tours, but he also puts them in historical perspective by adding seamless commentary about the hot-button issues of the sixties. It's also interesting to see the author's interaction with the Beatles (especially John) throughout the tour. When most reporters and deejays were asking the Beatles about their hairdos and jellybeans, Kane thankfully took another route, asking them about the things that concerned them, and society at large. The Beatles really seemed to respond to Kane, and opened up to talk candidly about a range of issues that give you a sense of what they were really all about. And they way they playfully harass him is hilarious!
Besides being an excellent book, the bonus CD is a rare treasure, filled with the author's interviews with the Beatles from the '64-'65 tours. I've never heard any of this material before, and I thought I had heard it all when it comes to the Beatles.
If you're a Beatles fan, check this package out.
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