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Sir Paul McCartney Blames EMI for Beatles' Absence on iTunes

Sir Paul McCartney has blamed record label EMI for the delay in getting the Beatles' music on iTunes.

Speaking to BBC's Newsbeat, the Liverpudlian placed the blame on the band's label EMI for the lack of progress in getting their tracks onto the digital music store.

He said, "To tell you the truth I don't actually understand how it's got so crazy. I know iTunes would like to do it, so one day it's going to happen.

"It's been business hassles. Not with us, or iTunes. It's the people in the middle, the record label. There have been all sorts of reasons why they don't want to do it."

EMI did however reply, claiming that they are continuing negotiations and would be enthused to see the band's music available to buy online.

In a statement , the company said, "Discussions are ongoing. We would love to see the Beatles' music available for sale digitally."

Sir Paul is due to embark on a solo jaunt at the start of June with his 'Up and Coming' tour, which will visit a number of cities across the UK and Ireland, including London, Dublin and Glasgow.

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Jimbo

friskginger how dare you insult the Beatles -you know fuck all - the music you listen to nowadays is shitty 5th generation derived from the 1960's ... and ok its not a very flattering photo of Paul - but i'd say he looks more like Margaret Rutherford than Angela Landsbury (you dick head)

June 17 2010 at 3:44 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
gene

I know it's a British thing, but as an American I always find it amusing that rock stars who have assailed the establishment over the years in one way or another just love being called "Sir" or "Lord" which seems so completely elitist and establishment. I'm referring to Elton John and Paul McCartney, though I'm sure there are others. I just hope we never read the words "Sir Mick Jagger." Having said that, I still think Paul McCartney and Elton John are great people and musicians.

June 02 2010 at 9:34 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ernie

The beatles were the best band of all time.... Great music never dies...Its a shame MJ bought the rights to there music,now you can't get it on most juke boxes. Now there was a piece of crap....MJ.. little boys and drugs Let the devil bless his soul.... Long live Paul and Ringo.... God bless John and George!!

May 18 2010 at 1:11 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
LB

Correction! John Lennon would have been gone for thirty years. We'll miss him just as bad when he is gone for forty! And, Frisk........I can see you at 50 or 60 years old listening to rap and your grandchildren asking you to play some Beatles tunes! Haha! Your loss!

May 18 2010 at 7:14 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
LB

Such ignorant comments! Sir Paul and The Beatles will live on forever! There will always be a place for The Beatles in the music world and, all over the world! I suppose Snoop Dog and Eminem and rest of that noise making crowd will go to their graves and their music will never be remembered or listened to again. John Lennon will be gone for 40 years this coming December 8th and we're still listening! John, Paul, George and Ringo are still in our hearts and will remain there for eternity! They are never forgotten and the two remaining Beatles are still rockin'!!! I was fortunate enough to have seen both of them live at their perspective shows and was entertained and in awe the entire time! It was a pleasure for all audience members of all ages at both shows! Everyone knew every word in the audience of all different backgrounds, ages and likes in music! The Beatles ruled then and they always will! Rock on!

May 18 2010 at 7:10 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kagome

Well The main issue is over the price How much to charge. The Beatles Solo stuff is already on Itunes and sites. EMI is needing money right now to pay off a bank loan by middle of June. Or the bank can take it over! The Beatles have been trying to buy the catalog From EMI and even tried suing but had no luck.

May 17 2010 at 4:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
average mike

Without the Beatles you wouldn't have half the music you have today (good and bad) just as the Beatles wouldn't have made it if it weren't for Buddy Holly, Carl Perkins and Elvis. If history teaches us anything, it's that you owe a debt of gratitude for what you have now to all those pioneers who came before and first opened doors and knocked down barriers. To dismiss the original founders and inventors and contributors of an art form you love, enjoy or appreciate today is the height of ignorance.

May 17 2010 at 3:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
friskginger

Gee Pot, meet kettle, I guess you sure told me.
Better get out your beatle gun and shoot me.
Just pretend you're Chapman.(he's a beatle fan to)

May 17 2010 at 2:50 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
friskginger

I appreciate all your love and kind words.
It's just what the beatles taught, isn't it?
You are all fake followers.
FAKE, FAKE, FAKE!
Thank God your generation is on the way out.
You left the world a worse place.

May 17 2010 at 2:33 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Liz

Yes, and your silly attacks on the Beatles and Paul McCartney are making it a better place?

The Beatles never sat back and took crap from anyone. Why should their fans?

May 17 2010 at 2:40 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jbk950a

Personally I still like the Beatles and glad I'm not 20 anymore. I was outside of Danang at 20. That's in a country called Vietnam you little twerp. Perhaps military service would do you some good. It may even teach you to repect people. Nah, I doubt it. Plus I think you have to have completed puberty before you can join the military.

May 17 2010 at 2:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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friskginger

You lost Vietnam, you little twerp.
You're not exactly a hero.

May 17 2010 at 2:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply