meanmistermustard said
Is this how Let It Be should be released (the stones new limited edition dvd release Charlie is my Darling, Ireland). If it was i would be drooling.

I'd be down with that. Honestly, for all the reasons you all stated above, it is in a completely different spirit than their other films, which is why they don't want it released. I remembed watching it for the first time in the mid-1980s on my uncle's bootleg VHS of it and I was physically uncomfortable when Paul berated George about his guitar playing (the famous "I'll play whatever ...]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:41:00 +0000 http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/curious-why-hasnt-let-it-be-been-released-yet/page-2/#p59653 Beatles films, television and radio http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/curious-why-hasnt-let-it-be-been-released-yet/page-2/#p59653 Is this how Let It Be should be released (the stones new limited edition dvd release Charlie is my Darling, Ireland). If it was i would be drooling.

Von Bontee said
http://ultimateclassicrock.com.....-drummers/

$300 million! (estimated)

Also, Robert, isn't music publishing only a portion of songwriting income - separate from the songwriting royalties themselves? Or am I misunderstanding that?

Well. $300 million doesn't buy what it used to. joking - That's the first report I ever heard and if true it puts Ringo in a good place. In terms of publishing etc, I believe songwriting is a portion of the overall publishing. Publishing can include the arranger, marketing, producers, the Dick James types who sell the music (like to movies etc), the sheet music, and even the ...]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:42:06 +0000 http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/curious-why-hasnt-let-it-be-been-released-yet/page-2/#p59623 Beatles films, television and radio http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/curious-why-hasnt-let-it-be-been-released-yet/page-2/#p59623 Why am i mistakenly believing that No Reply is my favourite song (considering im the only to have said that Wildcat must be speaking about me above)? Is there something i should be aware of. I havent said their best song, or have I? 

I wouldn't presume to tell anyone that their preference is wrong, but I read your reply and I throw that presumption out the window, because you're undeniably wrong here.

I don't know how or why I've been chosen to possess this kind of wisdom (Christ, you know it ain't easy), but I know better than to question it and, just as surely as some other person on this site mistakenly thinks that 'No Reply' is his all-time favourite Beatles song, I can only share this gift of wisdom with you both that, contrary to what I'm sure you both believe to ...]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:09:03 +0100 http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/curious-why-hasnt-let-it-be-been-released-yet/#p59588 Beatles films, television and radio http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/curious-why-hasnt-let-it-be-been-released-yet/#p59588 Hm, I'd still prefer to see "Let It Be" released first. Music videos have never had a great deal of interest for me, really. I mean, if I have to watch a band lip-synch and pretend to play their instruments, there are few I'd rather see do so than the Beatles. But if we had "Let It Be", we could watch them sing and play FOR REAL!

Aw, who am I kidding - I wanna see it all! "Let It Be" first, then a promo compilation. After that, I dunno...Shea Stadium maybe??

Oh, and thank you for that generous offer, Wildcat! Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:53:07 +0100 http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/curious-why-hasnt-let-it-be-been-released-yet/#p59585 Beatles films, television and radio http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/curious-why-hasnt-let-it-be-been-released-yet/#p59585

meanmistermustard said
I personally dont believe it would harm their image at all. If anything it would show them to be human and struggling to get enthusiasm for recording (well 3 of the 4) and its the flaws that ultimately increase the greatness. Despite all the crap going on during January '69 the beatles managed to record some classic songs and there is an interest in watching a band breaking up but able to perform a fantastically powerful joyful concert. Its not the greatest movie in the world, it does have issues, but there are positives to take out of it.

The easiest way for ...]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:46:30 +0100 http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/curious-why-hasnt-let-it-be-been-released-yet/#p59573 Beatles films, television and radio http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/curious-why-hasnt-let-it-be-been-released-yet/#p59573 You're right about all that. Acknowledging and properly framing those flare-ups (which many if not most fans are already fully familiar with) is honest and healthy. Pretending they weren't there is dishonest and cowardly.

Give the film an introduction stating as such and include a documentary with the participation of as many people involved as possible, and I think it would soften Paul's harsh image ...]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:38:20 +0100 http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/curious-why-hasnt-let-it-be-been-released-yet/#p59565 Beatles films, television and radio http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/curious-why-hasnt-let-it-be-been-released-yet/#p59565 Let it Be is awesome.

Love the rooftop footage and some of the studio footage too - stuff like the early takes of Maxwell's silver hammer, i me mine, octopus' garden, etc.  Even the behind the scenes stuff while it may be an unhappy period in the band, it's all really fascinating to watch.

It's a must see for any beatles fans.

there's a decent copy floating around the torrents.

The easiest way for a release is ...]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:53:52 +0100 http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/curious-why-hasnt-let-it-be-been-released-yet/#p59548 Beatles films, television and radio http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/curious-why-hasnt-let-it-be-been-released-yet/#p59548 Appreciate the creditation, Wildcat, but that was ROBERT's quote (and opinion) you addressed, not mine! All I contributed to this thread was regarding Ringo's net worth.

I don't give a damn how badly they come off, I son't care about "image" - I wanna see (buy) that movie! (And with lotsa bonus outtakes, even if it makes 'em look even worse.) And I remain optimistic (and hopeful) about a 2013 reissue.

It's boring, depressing, shabby-looking, rambling and somewhat pointless.

SatanHimself

Up until just a few years ago, "depressing" was the one term I had most associated with Let It Be, with "boring" coming up a very close ...]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:52:49 +0100 http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/curious-why-hasnt-let-it-be-been-released-yet/#p59526 Beatles films, television and radio http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/curious-why-hasnt-let-it-be-been-released-yet/#p59526 http://ultimateclassicrock.com.....-drummers/

$300 million! (estimated)

Also, Robert, isn't music publishing only a portion of songwriting income - separate from the songwriting royalties themselves? Or am I misunderstanding that?