[AZamericonnie]

****Liberty Call****

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Recorded as the B side for the "Help!" single in 1965, this song was not included on the "Help!" album or in the motion picture. It was essentially a filler to back the "Help!" single. At the beginning of the rehearsal McCartney says, "Let's hope this one turns out pretty darn good" in a faux American accent. During the session, particularly between takes one and two, McCartney can be heard repeating the phrase "Plastic soul, man, plastic soul". He later revealed that the phrase, which the Beatles later adapted for the title of their album "Rubber Soul", was used by black musicians to describe Mick Jagger.

The first take is noticeably missing John and George's background vocals. Initially obscure, the song has notably been covered by Heart, Adrian Belew, Jay Ferguson, Aerosmith, Deacon Blue, The Kentucky Headhunters, YES, The Beastie Boys and The Reatards.

Demos, Out-takes and Rarities

I'm Down (Outtake)
~ The Beatles ~

I'm Down (Master)
~ The Beatles ~

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Demos, Out-takes and Rarities

You Won't Have To Cry (Demo)
~ The Byrds ~

You Won't Have To Cry (Master)
~ The Byrds ~

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After visiting the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in India and having a particularly productive songwriting session at George Harrison's Esher house in early 1968, the group returned to the studio, recording from May to October 1968, resulting in "The White Album". The copious acoustic writing sessions have become known among collectors as "The Esher Demos" and have for years been highly treasured rarities.

Demos, Out-takes and Rarities

Cry Baby Cry (Esher Demo)
~ The Beatles ~

Cry Baby Cry (Master)
~ The Beatles ~

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Here's anther early Van Halen demo from the Cherokee Studios sessions that never saw the light of day.

Demos, Out-takes and Rarities

Piece of Mind (1975 Cherokee Demo)
~ Van Halen ~

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Demos, Out-takes and Rarities

Jemima Surrender (Alternate Take)
~ The Band ~

Jemima Surrender (Master)
~ The Band ~

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Demos, Out-takes and Rarities

I'm Only Sleeping (Rehearsal Take 1)
~ The Beatles ~

I'm Only Sleeping (Instrumental Rehearsal)
~ The Beatles ~

I´m Only Sleeping
~ The Beatles ~

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This early Roger Waters demo eventually evolved into the song "Julia Dream" from Pink Floyd's 1971 album Relics.

Demos, Out-takes and Rarities

Julia Dream (demo)
~ Roger Waters ~

Julia Dream (Master)
~ Pink Floyd ~

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Here's a snatch of a song recorded by George Harrison meant for his 1970 album, "The Art Of Dying". Besides a lack of lyrics and a few errant chords it's lovely.

Demos, Out-takes and Rarities

Beautiful Girl (Demo)
~ George Harrison ~

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Demos, Out-takes and Rarities

I'm So Tired (Esher Demo)
~ The Beatles ~

I'm So Tired
~ The Beatles ~

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When Jeff Beck brought his band consisting of Tal Wilkenfeld, Jason Rebello & Vinnie Colaiuta to Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club in London in 2007, they performed two consecutive nights. The first night was a dress rehearsal for the main event the following evening with an audience of invited luminaries including Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Robert Plant, Roger Daltry, Jason Bonham, Paul Rogers and Rod Stewart to name a few. The first night Jeff was obviously holding back as demonstrated by these recordings of "Beck's Bolero" (written in 1967 by Jimmy Page in homage to Beck). While hardly a lackluster performance the first night, once the room was packed with Rock's elite, Jeff pulled out all the stops.

Demos, Out-takes and Rarities

Beck's Bolero (Live At Ronnie Scott's Take 1 - 30 November 2007)
~ Jeff Beck ~

Beck's Bolero (Live At Ronnie Scott's Take 2 - 1 December 2007)
~ Jeff Beck ~

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Demos, Out-takes and Rarities

Julia (Esher Demo)
~ The Beatles ~

Julia (Abbey Road Rehearsal Take 2)
~ John Lennon ~

Julia (Master)
~ The Beatles ~

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Not really rare but decidedly odd when I play Neil Young for mylife. Merry Christmas FRiend!

Demos, Out-takes and Rarities

Cowgirl In The Sand (1969)
~ Neil Young & Crazy Horse ~

Cowgirl in the Sand
Live from Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's Four Way Street 1972
~ Neil Young ~

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[MS.BEHAVIN]

~~Tunes For The Troops~~

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Merry Christmas Canteen!

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Demos, Out-takes and Rarities

Babe, Don't Leave Me Alone (Gene Simmons Demo)
~ Van Halen ~

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Demos, Out-takes and Rarities

Clearout (Studio Demo)
~ Cream ~

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Demos, Out-takes and Rarities

Bungalo Bill (Esher Demo)
~ The Beatles ~

The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill (Studio Master)
~ The Beatles ~

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Demos, Out-takes and Rarities

Get Up Jake (Studio Out-take)
~ The Band ~

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Demos, Out-takes and Rarities

Rag Mama Rag (alternate vocal take - rough mix)
~ The Band ~

Rag Mama Rag (Studio Master)
~ The Band ~

Rag Mama Rag (The Last Waltz)
~ The Band ~

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Demos, Out-takes and Rarities

Little Girl (alternate take)
~ Bo Diddley ~

Little Girl (Master)
~ Bo Diddley ~

Little Girl (Live)
~ Bo Diddley ~

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