You Never Give Me Your Money and over 1.5 million other books are available for Amazon Kindle . Learn more


or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
Trade in Yours
For a £0.45 Gift Card
Trade in
More Buying Choices
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Sorry, this item is not available in
Image not available for
Colour:
Image not available

 
Start reading You Never Give Me Your Money on your Kindle in under a minute.

Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.

You Never Give Me Your Money: The Battle For The Soul Of The Beatles [Paperback]

Peter Doggett
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
RRP: £9.99
Price: £6.89 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
You Save: £3.10 (31%)
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
Only 8 left in stock (more on the way).
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon. Gift-wrap available.
Want delivery by Wednesday, 29 May? Choose Express delivery at checkout. See Details

Formats

Amazon Price New from Used from
Kindle Edition £6.55  
Hardcover £16.06  
Paperback £6.89  
Amazon.co.uk Trade-In Store
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Visit the Books Trade-In Store for more details. Learn more.

Book Description

7 Oct 2010

When Paul McCartney told the world in 1970 that he had no plans to work with the Beatles again, it was widely viewed as a cultural tragedy by the media and public alike. But one of the most fascinating phases of the Beatles' story was just about to begin.

Now, for the first time, You Never Give Me Your Money tells the dramatic story of the Fab Four post 1969. It charts the almost Shakespearean rivalry of the Lennon and McCartney families, the conflict in George Harrison's life between spirituality and fame, and Richard Starkey's efforts to conquer his personal demons. It also chronicles the transformation of their multi-media company, Apple Corps, from a bastion of 1960s counter-culture into a corporate behemoth.

From court battles to chart success, the best of rock'n'roll writers, Peter Doggett traces the untold story of a group and a legacy that will never be forgotten.


Frequently Bought Together

You Never Give Me Your Money: The Battle For The Soul Of The Beatles + Revolution in the Head: The Beatles' Records and the Sixties + The Beatles: The Authorised Biography
Price For All Three: £22.05

Buy the selected items together


Product details

  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Vintage; First Paperback Edition edition (7 Oct 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0099532360
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099532361
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.5 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 96,185 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, and more.

Product Description

Review

"Enthralling...impossible to put down...fascinating" (Independent )

"A gripping account that portrays The Beatles as something much more interesting than the airbrushed gods we've recently seen" (Guardian )

"The Beatles story you haven't read" (GQ )

"Refreshingly straightforward and highly readable portraits of the leading players...compulsive" (Daily Telegraph )

"Truly remarkable...a gripping narrative...the most important book on its subject since Revolution In The Head" (Sunday Herald )

Book Description

The most important book about the Beatles since Ian MacDonald's Revolution in the Head.

Inside This Book (Learn More)
Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Search inside this book:

What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?


Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5 stars
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
84 of 85 people found the following review helpful
By Chankos
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Peter Doggett's incredible new book is essential reading for any diligent student of The Beatles. It charts the complex and frequently upsetting tale of the group's tangled business affairs, ably demonstrating how monumental decisions formulated in a haze of optimism and innocence ultimately ensured that John, Paul, George & Ringo were bound together forever.

Beginning during the haphazard formation of Apple in 1967 and continuing to the present day,`You Never Give Me Your Money' documents The Beatles' split more successfully than almost every other account. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the inner-workings of their business empire and the subsequent antagonism between Lennon/McCartney and McCartney/Harrison.

Rest assured, this is not a tabloid-style character assassination al-a Albert Goldman: it is an unbiased and refreshingly well-balanced account of the reality behind the biggest entertainment phenomenon the world has ever known. Doggett merely shows The Beatles for what they were: four incredibly talented but rather naive young men struggling to come to terms with the financial monster they had unwittingly unleashed.

Nor is `You Give Me Your Money' a dry tale of endless contract signings and boardroom meetings. Doggett ensures that the various deals and manoeuvres are explained in a clear, concise and readable fashion. He also offers a comprehensive examination of the individual Beatles' changes in fortune throughout the last four decades. Doggett illuminates this incredible story with a huge selection of rarely-seen interviews, particularly from Lennon and Apple Spokesman Derek Taylor, although every significant player is well-represented throughout with interesting and insightful quotes.

Whilst no-one here gets away entirely clean, Doggett's book only increased my admiration for The Beatles. It's frankly mind-boggling that they could stand to be in the studio together at all throughout 1968-70, let alone succeed in creating some of their most brilliant and enduring music.

`You Never Give Me Your Money' is a bittersweet testament to the ability of that music to transcend the harsh realities of business and emotional disintegration. It's also one of the few Beatles books in recent years to actually reveal anything new or interesting about the group. If you're serious about The Beatles and their incredible story, you have to read this.
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading...! 20 Oct 2009
Format:Hardcover
I can't help but endorse the reviews already posted - this is an excellent book, detailing the complicated and protracted business affairs of The Beatles, both during the giddy days of Apple in the late 60s through to the 70s and beyond. If it sounds like a dry summary, you couldn't be more wrong. The narrative is brisk & filled with detail that will satisfy most followers of Beatles lore. Above all, it is a hugly sad story as well, showing just how far four people who survived in the eye of the hurricane during Beatlemania drifted apart during the 70s, descending into petty, petulant squabbles as the lawsuits & counter-lawsuits dragged on during the process to disentangle the Apple empire. Conversely, it also offers a glimpse as to how close The Beatles came to reuniting during the mid-1970s when relations thawed.

The only criticism of the book (& it's a small one) is that jacket for the book must rank as being one of the dullest I've seen - it doesn't exactly 'shout' from the bookshelves!
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Break up by default ? 31 Jan 2011
Format:Paperback
I loved this book and it gave an insight into a subject which many , including The Beatles own Anthology have skirted around the edges.

On reading it, it struck me that the break up was almost by default with the parties particularly John and Paul acting like hurt lovers with many things said and done designed to hurt the other into saying sorry first. This behaviour continued into their solo careers, with both protesting way too much that they didn't care about each other.
Reading Pauls infamous press release for the McCartney album it seems to me that he is engaging in a bit of brinksmanship which was interpreted by the Press as an announcement that he was quitting The Beatles.

He didn't actually say that but I think the weariness which had by this time set in on all sides resulted in nobody challenging this and so it was all over.
This may incidentally explain why he fell into such a deep depression after the split .

In retrospect much could have been done to keep everyone happy and a year or two during which the participants were allowed to engage in solo projects may well have saved the band .In the end however I'm not sure that would have been the best result.

It's like they ended at the right time and entered Mythology in a way The Rolling Stones never will.

Dont take my word for it. Read this Book.
Edit this post | Permalink
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
Were these reviews helpful?   Let us know
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars There have been many books written about the Beatles and their...
I have the hardback version of this book and if you can source it, you may wish to get it in that form. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Stephen
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely enthralling
I don't normally write reviews, especially gushing ones, but this book is one of the most fascinating non-fiction books I have ever read. Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. J. O. Callaghan
5.0 out of 5 stars Thriller
Truly gripping. Usually when I read the standard blurb trope "impossible to put down" I yawn and move on. In tn this case, whichever reviewer it was got it dead right. Read more
Published 2 months ago by dukeofwellingtons
5.0 out of 5 stars Very, very good.
What can I say?

Peter Doggett is an excellent rock journalist and writer. The opening chapter 'Prologue: 8th December 1980' sets the scene for a completely engrossing... Read more
Published 5 months ago by P. Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelllent
I read this book while on a cruise and when I woke up in the morning the first thing I could think about doing wasn't exploring the cities that I was visiting, eating at the... Read more
Published 10 months ago by MeanMrsMustard
5.0 out of 5 stars A must-buy for your Beatles-library
One of the strange things about this Beatles-book is the fact that it's barely about music. There are songs and albums mentioned, but that is it. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Yovra
4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Timing
A book like this has been wanted for a long time, when you listen to the music from Revolver onwards you can see how the group would eventually split, each member bar Ringo would... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Simon Thetford
5.0 out of 5 stars All You Need is Cash
A great read. One can only imagine how painful it was for Paul, George and Ringo to have Yoko ever present at the Beatles musical sessions despite their love for John. Read more
Published 16 months ago by JJ
3.0 out of 5 stars Solid, unspectacular book
I've read enough books about The Beatles. I was done. I had no desire or inclination to read another variation on their story. Read more
Published 17 months ago by BS on parade
3.0 out of 5 stars YOu never give me your money
Depressing and too much time spent on the wranglings over contracts, or maybe that's all the Beatles did after they split up.
Published 19 months ago by Mr P Davies
Search Customer Reviews
Only search this product's reviews

Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   
Related forums


Listmania!


Look for similar items by category


Feedback


Amazon.co.uk Privacy Statement Amazon.co.uk Delivery Information Amazon.co.uk Returns & Exchanges