The Beatles Bible - Topic: "You Never Give Me Your Money" by Peter Doggett

DrBeatle on "You Never Give Me Your Money" by Peter Doggett

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 04:15:15 +0000

I just bought this on my iPad tonight and am starting it. Looking forward to it based on everything I've read about it.

diait on "You Never Give Me Your Money" by Peter Doggett

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:43:44 +0100

Thank you so much, Zig. What a wonderful explanation.

And a great forum. I have to tell my youngest niece, who's a beatlesmaniac (John is "her" Beatle).

There's so much about everything!

Thanks again,

Diana

Zig on "You Never Give Me Your Money" by Peter Doggett

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:42:40 +0100

Benvenuto, Diana!

In this case, smouldering referred to George's feelings.

to have strong repressed or half repressed feelings, especially anger

As for John's being bitter...

hard to bear; grievous; distressful: a bitter sorrow.
characterized by intense antagonism or hostility: bitter hatred.

Glad you could join our Forum. Feel free to introduce yourself in this thread.

diait on "You Never Give Me Your Money" by Peter Doggett

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:40:51 +0100

Hi all,

I am translating from English into Italian Nick Hornby's review of Doggett's book.

I am at a loss with two adjcetives, as referred to John and George.

Here's the quote.

(...) John and then Yoko, Paul, George and Ringo spent most of the 70s and 80s suing – suing each other, suing management companies, suing record companies, suing computer companies with the temerity to name themselves after a piece of fruit that the Beatles had, inexplicably, been allowed to claim for themselves. This book gives the impression that the surviving Beatles are extremely likely to sue me for saying that they spent ...

Von Bontee on "You Never Give Me Your Money" by Peter Doggett

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:50:18 +0100

Finally got hold of this book, thanks to my new library card!

Verdict: Well, I'm only nearly halfway done, but I'm glad I didn't pay money for it. Because I only started it last night, and I wouldn't wanna pay big money for a book I'm gonna finish in about two days! Needless to say, that first half has been really enjoyable and unputdownable. Fascinating to read the full ins & outs of the various financial entanglements; really, I was practically laughing at how convoluted the whole thing got. Also the absurdity of Allen Klein finally getting his hooks into the ...

Zig on "You Never Give Me Your Money" by Peter Doggett

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:25:38 +0000

robert said:

I just read You Never Give Me Your Money for the second time - it is even better the second time. If you've read it, read it again - you'll retain much more.

It's number one Beatle book for me - but I have read Revolution in the Head yet.

I don't know why it is better the second time, but you are absolutely correct. I just finished my second reading of it last night. As I told "Into the Sky with Diamonds" this morning, I found it light years better the second time around. I am very glad you suggested ...

PennyLane on "You Never Give Me Your Money" by Peter Doggett

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:58:16 +0100

The David Bowie book won't be available in the U.S. until next summer...

Joe on "You Never Give Me Your Money" by Peter Doggett

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:45:08 +0100

The Walrus - thanks for the info on the Bowie book. It's gone straight on my Amazon wishlist.

mithveaen on "You Never Give Me Your Money" by Peter Doggett

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:43:40 +0100

Well, reading this book trashes any romantic idea you can have about the Beatles. That's why I want to read it.

seaglass eyes sunny smile on "You Never Give Me Your Money" by Peter Doggett

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:53:55 +0100

Oh god, if he did that...I wouldn't be surprised, just kind of...disappointed...I hope he didn't. I can't really think Ringo would let him do that, although you never really know.

meanmistermustard on "You Never Give Me Your Money" by Peter Doggett

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:43:37 +0100

The book just came into the local library today. Hopefully should be a good read when its gotten around to. Have been reading details of the 1971 court battle of Paul v John, George, Ringo and Apple which that was really interesting. Especially the report of John, George and Ringo going around to Pauls home in Cavendish after the result had been read out that Paul had won. Supposedly John climbed the gates and threw 2 bricks thru Pauls windows.

The Walrus on "You Never Give Me Your Money" by Peter Doggett

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:20:35 +0100

Doggett's just brought out a book about Bowie in the 70s. That's shot to the top of my Christmas list.

An unidentified flying cupcake on "You Never Give Me Your Money" by Peter Doggett

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:23:57 +0100

I really want to read this book.. But bookstores here are lousy! I asked the store to order to book last week and still waiting for them to call and tell me if they even found it!

I think I should get it through Amazon or eBay..

Something was mentioned in this thread I guess about George calling Paul Krishna, or something.. Can't remember exactly but I remember this quote made me laugh so much, and want to read this book even more.. I love you George

oneafter909 on "You Never Give Me Your Money" by Peter Doggett

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 07:37:15 +0100

Looks like I know what book to buy next.

It's been lying around in the bookstore.

meanmistermustard on "You Never Give Me Your Money" by Peter Doggett

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:15:31 +0100

Ive ordered this book from a library and ordering another copy from another library and between the 2 will hopefully get thru it without being left in the dark. Im not paying full price for it.

Considering all the positive comments should be interesting.