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February 28, 2008

American Idol gets rights to Beatles songs...

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It’s been a hard day’s night for American Idol, but the show finally has a ticket to ride.

The music publisher that controls the Beatles’ John Lennon-Paul McCartney composed hits has given Idol the go-ahead to let its contestants have their way with the likes of “Yesterday,” “Let It Be” and, should someone be so brave, “I Am the Walrus.”

The scoop was served up Wednesday on Idol host Ryan Seacrest’s morning radio show in Los Angeles.

“It’s something we’ve waited for for seven seasons now,” Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe told Seacrest. “Sony has agreed to release the Lennon and McCartney songbook to us.”


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4 Comments

#1 McKilla DaNilla says:

No Elvis, Beatles or the Rolling Stones in 2008.

#2 Oldenuff2nobetter says:

Something/anything/everything is for sale. As long as it makes a buck.
sigh...

#3 I'm crying. says:

Terrible. I already don't watch the show at all, now I have to make sure I don't even flip past it when it's on.

#4 jodi says:

so sad, so sad


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