THE MIKE SCEPTRE SINGERS & THE LONDON STARLIGHT ORCHESTRA - THE BEATLES SONG-BOOK (1989)

To start the month of April, I present the tribute album "The Beatles Song-Book", by The Mike Sceptre Singers & The London Starlight Orchestra, released in Brazil in 1989 by the Movieplay label, with the Star Inc. seal.

The selection follows the tradition of compilations, with already established songs, as listed below:

01. Penny lane;
02. Let it be
03. Here comes the sun;
04. The fool on the hill;
05. All you need is love;
06. Something;
07. A day in the life;
08. When I'm sixty-four;
09. And I love her;
10. Hey Jude;
11. I'm fixing a hole;
12. With a little help from my friends;
13. The long and widing road;
14. Eleonor rigby;
15. Yesterday;
16. Michelle;
17. Do you want to know a secret;
18. You've got to hide your love away;
19. Lucy in the sky with diamonds;
20. She's leaving home.

Links:

THE MIKE SCEPTRE SINGERS - THE BEATLES SONG-BOOK (Mp3)

MOVIEPLAY / STAR INC. - BRASIL 1989 (Flac)

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AUGUSTO RIGHETTI - CANTA I BEATLES IN ITALIANO (1966) REPOST

 The rare tribute album in this post is "Augusto Righetti - Canta I Beatles in Italiano", which was released in Italy in 1966 by the Carosello label, produced by Carlo Massimo Asnachi.

Based on the release date, Augusto Righetti's group is among the first bands to record local versions of Beatles songs.

The group consisted of Augusto Righetti (vocals and guitar), Gianni Bedori (sax and flute), Cornelio Dattol (bass), Gianni Cazzola (drums) and Vittorio Bacchetta (piano and organ).

These Italian versions are worth checking out. The selection for this post includes the following songs:

01. Quello che manca (Paperback writer);

02. Fammi fare un giro (Drive my car);

03. Pioggia (Rain);

04. La parola (The word);

05. Michelle (Michelle);

06. Girl (Italian version);

07. Rimani soltanto tu (In my life);

08. Non mi vedrai (You won't see me);

09. Vuoi (Wait);

10. Non sei dritta (Day tripper);

11. Cara mia (Run for your life);

12. Se abassi gli occhi (I'm looking throught you);

13. Nelle mani tue (We can work it out);

14. Se restassi solo (If I need someone);

15. Il paese che non c'e (Nowhere man);

16. La tua voce (And I love her);

17. Che cosa hai (What goes on).

Links:

AUGUSTO RIGHETTI - CANTA I BEATLES IN ITALIANO

CAROSELLO - ITALY 1966

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BEATLEMANIA EM BRASA - RARIDADES BEATLES / JOVEM GUARDA (1997) REPOST

The Beatles phenomenon impacted young people in many parts of the world. In Brazil, it was no different. In these parts, it boosted the Jovem Guarda movement, which many called the Iê-Iê-Iê wave, influencing several artists.

In this post, I present a compilation released in 1997 by the now-defunct record label RGE, produced by Marcelo Fróes. It contains versions and reinterpretations of some Beatles songs, performed by artists exclusive to this record label. I highlight the version by singer Claudia, which was never recorded by the Beatles.

From this list, Marcelo Froés states that Prini Lorez was one of the first artists to record a Beatles song in Brazil, in 1964.

The selection of songs and performers are as follows:

01. Don't bother me (The Bells);

02. I want to hold your hand (Prini Lorez);

03. And I love her (Embalo R);

04. Yesterday (Os Sambacanas);

05. Girl (The Bells);

06. Penny Lane (Conjunto Mafasoli);

07. When I'm sixty-four (The Ghosts);

08. With a little help from my friends (Embalo R);

09. Step inside love (Os Sambacanas);

10. Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da (Ed Carlos);

11. Hey Jude (Os Sambacanas);

12. Goodbye (Cláudia).

Links:

BEATLEMANIA EM BRASA - RARIDADES BEATLES / JOVEM GUARDA (Mp3)

RGE - BRASIL 1997 (Flac)

EMMERSON NOGUEIRA - BEATLES (2004) REPOST

Emmerson Oliveira Nogueira was born in Belo Horizonte on September 23, 1972. He is a Brazilian singer, violinist, composer and music producer. He became internationally known for his project “Versão Acústica”, which brings together reinterpretations of international pop and rock classics.

He began to get involved with music at the age of 14. At the same time, he tried to become a cartoonist, but gave up when he realized that he really wanted to be a musician. 

He participated in several festivals in partnership with composers from his city and region, winning many of them, notably two editions of Canta Minas, promoted by Rede Globo de Televisão Minas. In 1994, he won with the song Mar de Mariana, by Pedro Paulo Mendes. In 1995, he won with the song Fim de Todas Canções, which he composed himself.

In 2000, he moved to Rio de Janeiro and signed a contract with the record label Sony Music to work, initially, as a composer. In 2001, Emmerson Nogueira released his first album on the same label, under the project Versão Acústica.

This first album featured covers of renowned international rock artists and bands, such as Supertramp, Pink Floyd, The Police, Eric Clapton and Joe Cocker, and sold over 100,000 copies within a few months of its release.

He continued with the project and, by 2010, had released nine other albums and two DVDs on Sony Music, all of which were awarded Gold Records and some Platinum Records.

In 2008, Emmerson built the Versão Acústica Studio, and in 2012, in partnership with Sony Music Brasil, he created “Versão Acústica Records”. In 2014, he released his first original album, with songs written by himself and by São João composer Paulinho Cri (1954 - 2012), to whom Emmerson dedicates the work.

The album in this post was released in Brazil in 2004 by Sony Music, with the Columbia label, with an excellent tribute to the Beatles and contains the following songs:

01. A hard day’s night;

02. You’ve got to hide your love away;

03. Mother nature’s son;

04. with a little help from my friends;

05. Nowhere man;

06. Blackbird;

07. I’ve just seen a face;

08. golden slumbers;

09. Love me do;

10. We can work it out;

11. Norwegian wood;

12. Across the univers;

13. From me to you;

14. Help.

 Links:

EMMERSON NOGUEIRA - BEATLES (Mp3)

COLUMBIA - BRASIL 2004 (Flac)

JOHN BASILE - PENNY LANE (2015) REPOST

When asked about his most important influences, the first two names he mentions are not other guitar players; Frank Sinatra heads the list and then Bill Evans. 

Perhaps this explains why John Basile is one of a select group of jazz instrumentalists who doesn’t sound like everyone else. He particularly likes to play in the duo and trio formats to exploit the intimacy those settings present for both player and listener.

Musically, his guitar style utilizes a finger-style technique that approaches the guitar like a piano. For John, the challenge of comping harmonic chord fragments and playing melodies simultaneously provides a backdrop for a more open style of playing and improvising.

His labels, Underhill Jazz and now StringTime Jazz, have produced five innovative and critically distinguished releases: "Amplitudes" - solo guitar improvisations; "No Apologies" - featuring Pat Bianchi on organ and Carmen Intorre on drums for a soulful organ trio with a modern approach to unique standards; "Time Will Reveal" - featuring Joe Locke on vibes and Bassist David Finck showcasing a modern jazz guitar approach to pop tunes;  "Animations" – with John Ambercrombie in duo with Basile exploring the essence of string improvisations of standards and originals; and "It Was A Very Good Year" – an eclectic exploration of jazz, folk, and pop tunes featuring two trios.

Summer 2015 saw the release of "Penny Lane" a jazz guitar collection of Beatles tunes on StringTime Jazz and John's latest is a collection of eclectic originals entitled "Outside/In" available now on iTunes and CD Baby.

Guitar icon Jim Hall said “John Basile’s playing has the essence of great jazz guitar: beautiful tone, marvelous swing, terrific technique, and excellent phrasing.

You can’t ask for more!” Legendary guitarist, John Abercrombie when referring to John's "No Apologies" organ trio project exclaimed, “John’s new CD has one of the most appropriate titles! Great Playing, Great Tunes, Great Sound…"No Apologies" needed!”

John Basile is a formidable, sought after educator and clinician, offering a variety of educational outreach programs to colleges and universities here and around the world. 

He also works in the field of radiology and manages a large Medical Group in the NY area and is professional boxing judge with the NYS Athletic Commision. John has judged championship fights at Madison Square Garden, the Barclay center in NY, and in Mexico.

DISCOGRAPHY:

•  Very Early (Seabreeze 2024) w/ Eddie Gomez.
•  Quiet Passage (ProJazz 627) w/ Tom Harrel, Joey Barron, George Mraz.
•  Sunnyside Up (ProJazz 641) w/ Terry Clarke, Paul Socolow, Tom Harrell, Byron Olsen.
•  John Basile/Brad Terry Duo (Musicmasters 51244A)
•  For All Time (Philology 214W103-2) w/ David Finck, Peter Grant.
•  Frankly Speaking: A Jazz Portrait of Sinatra (King Records - Japan) w/ Michael Brecker, John Abercrombie, Grady Tate.
• The Desmond Project (Chesky 165) A tribute to the music and legacy of saxophonist Paul Desmond.
•  It Was A Very Good Year (UnderhillJazz 001)  Trios.
• Animations (UnderhillJazz 002) w/ John Abercrombie.  Jazz Guitar Duets.
•  Time Will Reveal (UnderhillJazz 003) w/ David Finck, Clint de Ganon , Joe Locke, Roger Squitero.
•  No Apologies (Stringtime Jazz 001) w/ Pat Bianchi , Carmen Intorre.
•  Amplitudes (Stringtime Jazz 002) Solo Guitar Conversations.
•  Undercover (Stringtime Jazz 003) Pop/Jazz from the 80's.
•  Penny Lane (Stringtime Jazz 004) A jazz guitar Beatles collection.
•  Outside/In (Stringtime Jazz 005) An eclectic collection of original compositions.

The album this posting was launched in United States in 2015. 

TRACK LIST:

01. Eleanor rigby;

02. A fool on the hill;

03. Penny lane;

04. And I love her;

05. A day in the life;

06. While my guitar gently weeps;

07. Here, there and everywhere;

08. I want to hold your hand;

09. Can't buy me love;

10. Norwegian wood;

11. In my life;

Links: 

JOHN BASILE - PENNY LANE (Mp3)

LPM - USA 2015 (Flac

PAUL MAURIAT - SALUTES THE BEATLES (1972) REPOST

There is no one who at some point has not sung or played a Beatles tune. Well... Many people have already recorded a tribute album to the greatest band of all time. 

Now it's time to show those who don't know and rescue for those who have already heard, the tribute album by Orquestra Paul Mauriat, entitled "Salutes The Beatles.

The album was released in 1972 in Europe and in some countries, with the Contour label, except in Brazil. It was also released in France, on the Fontana label, with the title "Joue Les Beatles". 

The interesting thing is that all the songs on this album have already been released individually on several previously released albums.

I highlight the arrangement of the songs Yesterday, Penny Lane, Let it Be and Lady Madonna. Below are the songs that make up the post and bonuses added by the blog:

01. Eleanor rigby; 

02. Mys sweet lord; 

03. Yesterday; 

04. Hey Jude; 

05. Girl; 

06. Goodbye; 

07. Penny Lane; 

08. Ticket to ride; 

09. Let it be; 

10. Michelle; 

11. Get back; 

12. Lady madonna.

Bônus:
13.  Mull of kintyre;
14. My love;
15. All those years ago;]
16. A taste of honey

Front: Italy Edition

Back Cover: Italy Edition

Label: Italy Edition

Front: France Edition

Front: USA Edition

Front: Spain Edition

Front: Japan Edition

Links:

PAUL MAURIAT - SALUTES THE BEATLES (Mp3)

PHILIPS / COUNTOUR - ITALY 1972 (Flac)