Beatles on iTunes? Maybe Not Yet...
We previously reported on Page 2 about reports that Paul McCartney has reached a $400 million agreement with iTunes for the distribution of the Beatles' back catalog.
Word spread quickly about the imminent deal, but today, Apple actually denied the claim according to Billboard:
Rumors of the Beatles appearing on iTunes have persisted for years with Steve Jobs specifically targeting "the first half" of 2008 in an interview with USA Today. Paul McCartney had also felt "pretty sure it'll be happening [in 2008]".
Word spread quickly about the imminent deal, but today, Apple actually denied the claim according to Billboard:
"This is not news nor is it a scoop," says an Apple Inc. spokesman, declining further comment.
Rumors of the Beatles appearing on iTunes have persisted for years with Steve Jobs specifically targeting "the first half" of 2008 in an interview with USA Today. Paul McCartney had also felt "pretty sure it'll be happening [in 2008]".
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51 months ago
That wasn't really a denial.
It just seemed that Apple didn't want to discuss it because something's about to happen at any time, maybe.
:)
It just seemed that Apple didn't want to discuss it because something's about to happen at any time, maybe.
:)
51 months ago
We will see. I think it will happen, maybe not this year, but definitely next.
51 months ago
I'd like to see a poll on who would actually buy Beatles music when it is put onto iTunes.
I personally wouldn't. I have most of it already.
I personally wouldn't. I have most of it already.
51 months ago
They will make a huge event out of this. It would make sense that all the other players would also be keeping quiet, or deny a deal has been reached, as part of the terms of agreement.
51 months ago
I think I may be too young because I have never purchased any Beatles songs nor do I plan to. I'm not attracted to their music.
But I guess they must mean a lot to some people. So cheers to them if iTunes fulfills their musical desire.
But I guess they must mean a lot to some people. So cheers to them if iTunes fulfills their musical desire.
51 months ago
Seriously?! This is still going on?
Who cares?!
Why, after what seems like 5 years, do the Beatles and/or the people in charge of their assets (aka "Paul") still have difficulty with iTunes?
Keep it on Page 2 (or 3 or 10). :D
Who cares?!
Why, after what seems like 5 years, do the Beatles and/or the people in charge of their assets (aka "Paul") still have difficulty with iTunes?
Keep it on Page 2 (or 3 or 10). :D
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