Release date : Friday, June 25, 2021
Good As Gold (Artefacts Of The Apple Era 1967-1975)
By Various Artists • Official album • Part of the collection “Paul McCartney as producer, composer, or session musician in the 60s”
Release date : Friday, June 25, 2021
By Various Artists • Official album • Part of the collection “Paul McCartney as producer, composer, or session musician in the 60s”
Previous album May 14, 2021 • "Ram (50th Anniversary)" by Paul & Linda McCartney released globally
Article Jun 24, 2021 • "Linda McCartney’s Family Kitchen" book released
Interview Jun 24, 2021 • Paul McCartney interview for paulmccartney.com
Album Jun 25, 2021 • "Good As Gold (Artefacts Of The Apple Era 1967-1975)" by Various Artists released globally
Article Jun 26, 2021 • The McCartney family supports anti-fur campaign
Interview Jun 29, 2021 • In conversation with Paul, Mary and Stella McCartney
Next album Jul 23, 2021 • "McCartney III Imagined (Spotify Exclusive 2LP)" by Paul McCartney released globally
This album was recorded during the following studio sessions:
Jan 10, 1968
Aug 12, 1968
Late April 1969
Written by George Alexander
3:09 • Studio version
Paul McCartney : Producer John Lennon : ProducerPerformed by : Pete Swettenham • George Alexander • John Perry • Geoff Swettenham
Session Recording: Jan 10, 1968 • Studio Advision Studios, London, UK
Something New Every Day
3:05 • Studio version • Performed by Timon
Who Needs A King
3:01 • Studio version • Performed by Timon
And Now She Says She's Young
3:05 • Studio version • Performed by Timon
Lovers From The Sky
2:40 • Studio version • Performed by Contact
Midsummer Night's Scene (aka Round And Round)
3:52 • Studio version • Performed by Contact
Written by Keith Drewett, Peter Dymond
2:17 • Studio version
Paul McCartney : Harmony vocals (?), Piano (?), ProducerPerformed by : Keith Drewett • Peter Dymond • Drew And Dy
Session Recording: Aug 12, 1968 • Studio Trident Studios, London, UK
Written by Keith Drewett, Peter Dymond
3:52 • Studio version
Paul McCartney : Harmony vocals (?), Piano (?), ProducerPerformed by : Keith Drewett • Peter Dymond • Drew And Dy
Session Recording: Aug 12, 1968 • Studio Trident Studios, London, UK
Written by Keith Drewett, Peter Dymond
3:09 • Studio version
Paul McCartney : Harmony vocals (?), Piano (?), ProducerPerformed by : Keith Drewett • Peter Dymond • Drew And Dy
Session Recording: Aug 12, 1968 • Studio Trident Studios, London, UK
Just One More Try
3:16 • Studio version • Performed by Grapefruit
King Of Fuh
3:03 • Studio version • Performed by Brute Force
Nobody Knows
2:59 • Studio version • Performed by Brute Force
You Don't Say You Love Me
3:03 • Studio version • Performed by Mortimer
3:06 • Studio version • E
Peter Asher : Producer Barry Sheffield : Recording engineer Tom Smith : Guitar, Vocals Tony Van Benschoten : Bass, Guitar, Vocals Guy Masson : Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Session Recording: Late April 1969 • Studio Trident Studios, London, UK
Lovers From The Sky (version)
4:01 • Studio version • Performed by Contact
An Apple A Day (mix 2)
Studio version • Performed by The U (Don't) No Who
Dear Delilah
Studio version • Performed by Grapefruit
Listen To The Sky
Studio version • Performed by Sands
The Words
Studio version • Performed by The Cyrkle
Fool From Upper Eden
Studio version • Performed by Andy Ellison
Breaking Up A Dream
Studio version • Performed by The Ways And Means
Treacle Toffee World
Studio version • Performed by The Fire
I Am Nearly There
Studio version • Performed by Denis Couldry And The Next Collection
Land Of People (demo)
Studio version
A Fairy Tale
Studio version
Sailing
Studio version
Elevator (uk Single Mix)
Studio version
Father's Name Is Dad
Studio version
Rip Van Winkle
Studio version
Sister Saxophone
Studio version
Forgive And Forget
Studio version
Soldier
Studio version
Evil Loving Woman
Studio version
Children Of The Sun (ibc)
Studio version
Saynia
Studio version
Charlotte Rose
Studio version
Singing Songs Unsung
Studio version
Deep Water
Studio version
Home Is In My Head
Studio version
Dear Delilah (demo)
Studio version
In Your Wonderful Way
Studio version
The Fantastic Stry Of The Steam Driven Banana
Studio version
Love You Forever
Studio version
Flying Machine
Studio version
Technicolour Dream
Studio version
Fool From Upper Eden
Studio version
Not Sarah
Studio version
Mirror
Studio version
You've Got A Hold On Someone
Studio version
Ivy Unrehearsed
Studio version
Sycamore Syd
Studio version
Only Every Time It Rains
Studio version
This Little Man (demo)
Studio version
Strange People
Studio version
Never Never
Studio version
How Does It Feel
Studio version
Now And Again Rebecca
Studio version
Thinking Pictures
Studio version
Without Her
Studio version
Girl On The Corner
Studio version
I Unseen (ibc Demo)
Studio version
Woodstock (demo)
Studio version
Good As Gold
Studio version
Written by Smokey Robinson, Pete Moore, Bobby Rogers, Marv Tarplin
Studio version
Paul Mccartney
Studio version
Spring Song
Studio version
Stuck In The Middle With You
Studio version
Lovin' You Ain't Easy
Studio version
Midnight Caller
Studio version
They're All Coming On
Studio version
Hey Bulldog
Studio version
Some Sing, Some Dance
Studio version
Perfection
Studio version
Next
Studio version
Would You Mind / The Writer
Studio version
Play Around
Studio version
I Think I'm Getting Over You
Studio version
Kid In A Big World
Studio version
The Faith Healer
Studio version
Watercolour View
Studio version
Let's Turn The Radio On
Studio version
Found My Way To You
Studio version
Blowin' In The Bay
Studio version
Lay Me Down
Studio version
Miss Sinclair
Studio version
It Was Love
Studio version
Just Living Our Lives
Studio version
Is This What You Want (94 Baker St Version)
Studio version
Reflections
Studio version
Carnaby King
Studio version
Emily Jane (baker St Version)
Studio version
Windy Love Affair
Studio version
Never Never (baker St Demo)
Studio version
Belinda Be Good
Studio version
Fairytale Princess
Studio version
Lullaby (94 Baker St Demo)
Studio version
Vote For Me
Studio version
Flying Machine (baker St Demo)
Studio version
Love You Nicola
Studio version
I've Got A Secret
Studio version
Kingfisher
Studio version
I Feel Good
Studio version
Tales Of Two Cities (baker St Demo)
Studio version
'cept Me
Studio version
From Good As Gold – Artefacts Of The Apple Era 1967-1975, 5CD Box Set – Cherry Red Records:
• EXTENSIVE BOX SET EXPLORING THE WORLD OF APPLE, THE BEATLES’ LEGENDARY ENTERPRISE
• MATERIAL RECORDED BETWEEN 1967 AND 1975 FOR APPLE RECORDS AND APPLE PUBLISHING, AND AT APPLE’S DEMO STUDIO
• INCLUDES BADFINGER, JACKIE LOMAX, MIKE McGEAR, STEALER’S WHEEL, GRAPEFRUIT, MORTIMER, BRUTE FORCE AND MANY MORE FAB CONTRIBUTIONS
• COMPILED BY APPLE AUTHORITY STEFAN GRANADOS, AUTHOR OF ‘THOSE WERE THE DAYS 2.0 – THE BEATLES AND APPLE’ (ALSO OUT NOW)
• CLAMSHELL BOX PACKAGE INCLUDES EXTENSIVE ESSAY AND RELATED IMAGERY
Established in 1967 at the height of their powers, The Beatles’ Apple operation saw the group embrace and encourage a wealth of contemporary musical talent, offering studio time and demo facilities alongside recording and publishing contracts. This unique opportunity attracted artists and songwriters from across the musical spectrum, and GOOD AS GOLD presents a snapshot of that talent, spanning the years 1967 to 1975. From the psychedelic tinged sounds of the mid-late 1960s onwards, the label matured and evolved alongside its audience and remains as compelling today as it did during those halcyon days.
Featuring a wealth of familiar names and lesser known artists, most of whom were hand-picked by The Beatles and their inner circle during the late 1960s and early 1970s, GOOD AS GOLD is a fascinating and insightful peek into the minds and tastes of those behind the company, and a broad snapshot of those who hoped to catch their attention.
Presented here across five incredible discs, including many previously unreleased tracks, GOOD AS GOLD provides a comprehensive overview of the hits, misses, should’ve beens and could’ve beens of an experiment only The Beatles could ever have instigated. A must for fans of ‘60s and ‘70s pop and rock, The Fab Four themselves and students of the mysterious mechanisms behind the pop scene, and housed in a deluxe clamshell box.
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