Chris Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Legal talks have begun that could finally make the songs of the Beatles available for sale as digital downloads, sources familiar with the situation said, a development that could bolster the credibility of the budding online-music industry. Beatle negotiators have spoken with numerous online music providers, ranging from small companies to Microsoft, which is planning to open an Internet music store this year. The Beatles' side is asking for a considerable sum in return for providing exclusive online distribution rights, perhaps for as long as a year or more. "They are looking for someone to come up with the ideal way to put the Beatles online," one digital music executive told CNET News.com. That interest could lead to a milestone in the short history of digital music. Online music services are struggling to prove they can offer more music than a brick-and-mortar store--and the lack of songs by rock and roll's premier group--whose breakup more than three decades ago, and the subsequent deaths of two members, have hardly hurt its popularity--has been an oft-cited gap in their appeal.More | Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Composed some decent tunes, but they sounded like strangled cats when they performed them. Their attempts at guitar playing were laughable, just strumming two or three cords. I much prefer to hear a decent singer, band or orchestra playing their tunes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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