Latest on "The Beatles" (1965)

 Before the Internet, fans had to get Beatles news from newspapers, magazines, and word of mouth. Thankfully, some newspapers, such as this one, reported on the Beatles' news during the height of Beatlemania.   Fans would then make long-distance calls to one another and read the news over the phone to their Beatle friends who didn't get the newspaper, or handwrite articles to Beatle pen pals.   

Here is what was going on in the world of the Beatles news 60 years ago.

Latest on "The Beatles"

By Wayne Harada

Honolulu Star-Advisor

November 28, 1965

Along the Beatles circuit:

•  The Beatles have recorded 16 new tunes in England for a soon-to-be-released album. A new single will also be issued shortly. 
• Paul McCartney and John Lennon have their own music publishing company, MacLen Music. George Harrison recently formed his own Harrison Ltd.
•  That Mary Wells is one of the Beatles' favorite vocalists is common knowledge among Beatles fans. Miss Wells' latest album, Love Songs to the Beatles, is thus a fitting tribute to the foursome. She sings such melodies as "And I Love Him."
•  The Beatles manager, Brian Epstein, recently took over managerial chores for the Moody Blues, a British rhythm and blues vocal instrumental group. 
• "Boys" (with solo by Ringo Starr) was issued as a single by Capitol, but was quickly pulled from the market when legal complications developed. The replacement single now on Cameo finds Pete Best, ex-Beatle, singing.
•  With The Beatles, a successful ABC TV color series, Hanna Barbera Productions, noted for numerous animated cartoons, including The Flintstones, has experimented with other rock and roll singers. The Beau Brummels and Danny Hutton have guested on The Flintstones. Now a new series is planned. The Beach Boys, Herman's Hermits, and Gary Lewis and the Playboys are sought.
•  The Beatles not only wrote the Silkies, "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" hit, but also provided the background guitar work.
•  Don't be surprised if Jane Asher (Paul McCartney's steady) is in the next Beatles film. Paul reportedly wants Jane to star with the group in the next flick, and she would play Ringo's sweetheart.
•  "Yesterday" (with Paul soloing) is the biggest hit in the US this year thus far. It was number one nationally for five weeks. It also is number one in Hong Kong.
•  Matt Monroe's version of "Yesterday" is zooming up the English hit parade. Another rendition by Mary Ann Faithfull is faring well. The Beatles?  It never was issued as a 45 RPM disc. It's in their help LP. 
• The Beach Boys have gone Beatles in their Beach Boys Party LP, they sing two Lennon-McCartney numbers, "I Should Have Known Better", and "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away". 
• The Beatles' film of their Shea Stadium, New York concert last August will probably be shown on English TV this Christmas. Worldwide viewing is uncertain, as of yet.
•  John Lennon is a big fan of the Lovin' Spoonful American folk rock combo. 
• Ringo had to build a fence around his Weybridge home, but that won't stop fans from scaling the walls.