“Now and Then,” the newly released Beatles song (with posthumous contributions by John and George) has gotten a lot of attention, but did you know that the group also re-released two of their previous albums with fresh mixes?
Considered something of “greatest hits” packages, The Beatles (1962-1966) and The Beatles (1970) were best-sellers when they were initially complied by back in 1973. Now, to celebrate “the final Beatles song,” both of these double albums have gotten shiny, new remixes with the aforementioned “Now and Then” also being added to disc 2 of The Beatles (1967-1970).
The first volume, 1962-1966, features completely new remixes as well as adding 12 tracks not on the 1973 release. Those tracks are: "I Saw Her Standing There", "Twist and Shout", "This Boy", "Roll Over Beethoven", "You Really Got a Hold on Me", "You Can't Do That", "If I Needed Someone", "Taxman", "Got to Get You into My Life", "I'm Only Sleeping", "Here, There and Everywhere", and "Tomorrow Never Knows". Additionally, the version of "Love Me Do" with Ringo Starr on drums, originally issued only on first pressings of the 1962 UK single, replaced the version with Andy White on drums and Starr on tambourine formerly used for the ‘73 compilation.
Nearly all of the remixes on 1967-1970 have been previously issued on “Anniversary” releases of some the boys’ later albums. This volume contains 9 tracks not on the original version. They are: "Within You Without You", "Dear Prudence", "Glass Onion", "Blackbird", "Hey Bulldog", "Oh! Darling", "I Want You (She's So Heavy)", "I Me Mine", and "Now and Then". Songs that received new, 2023 remixes include: "I Am the Walrus", "The Fool on the Hill", "Magical Mystery Tour", "Revolution", "Hey Bulldog", and "Old Brown Shoe."
Along with the new album from the Rolling Stones, here’s hoping you’re partying like it’s 1969!
