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Author:	Edgar O. Cruz
Title:	The Beatles: Extraordinary Plagiarists
Subtitle:	A Tribute To African-American Music
Publisher:	Exom Publishing House
Country:	Philippines
Date:	31 Jul 2012
Format:	Paperback
Genre:	Non-Fiction, Music, Reference
ISBN-13:	9789719495406
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172 pages. Book dimensions: 15.2 cms x 1 cm x 22.9 cms.

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Well-researched and daring! A bomb waiting to explode! Revolutionary! The Beatles: Extraordinary Plagiarists cuts the Beatles' apple to reveal the core of the artistry: Where did all the pumping and smashing songs by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr came from? Following their creative cycle, it presents the origination of the 213 officially released songs, the first it is ever attempted. The brief of two decades of extensive research and editorial work, this 172-page book in seven chapters details how African-Americans shaped the art of the Four Lads of Liverpool and made them the most viable rock act of all time. Based on the recollections of the Beatles and the group's constant insiders, past & present musicologists and pop culture historians, authoritative sources such as Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, NME, Playboy, and the author's own unique probing on the subject, here's the Beatles naked!

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JPGR&B SUBS 21st Jan 2022		Review From Amazon: Don Diego Vega 5 out of 5 stars I am glad that I read it Reviewed in the United States on 30 July 2015 Verified Purchase OK: much of it is true, some of the facts are not true, written with seemingly hatred toward the Beatles. Eye opening though. I am glad that I read it. Basically, they sometimes took other songs and rewrote them. Thay all had input...as the songs took shape, they were altered..more new lyrics were written.... but in some cases, it was a little too close! 1 person found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?



JPGR&B SUBS 21st Jan 2022		Review From Amazon: M. E. PINEDA 5 out of 5 stars The Beatles Extraordinay Plagiarist Reviewed in the United States on 14 October 2012 Verified Purchase A comprehensive look on the evolution of The Beatles as musicians. It also portrayed how their chatacters and personality transformed as they became more and more popular until they turned into this huge cultural icon. Some readers may find this book contoversial due to the subject matter,but I for one disagree. Some Beatles die-hard fan might find it unpalatable to know that their idol (and mine as well) are mainly creating music thru derivation from various songwriters. But the author has supported his premise time and again in the book, by painstakingly illustrating how The Beatles did it song after song after song. As Mr. Cruz quoted Paul in a 1982 Playboy interview, "0h yeah. We were the biggest nickers in town. Plagiarist extraordinaire" In the end, in no way did it diminish my regard for the boys from Liverpool. I still am a fan, I guess I forever will be. Just like John was influenced by Preley,Dylan and company, there are hundreds of artists today and from years past that have been influenceed by The Beatles. I would also like to mention that the author also humanized the Fav Four in their fans eyes . It made me think hmm they're human like you and me,subject to failings and weaknesses such as petty jealousies and ego trips and insecurities.. That made me like them more. It made them real to me. Hats off Mr. Cruz. Job well done indeed. Thank you sir! 1 person found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?



JPGR&B SUBS 21st Jan 2022		Review From Amazon: Galo 5 out of 5 stars Myth Debunked? Reviewed in the United States on 10 August 2012 Verified Purchase There's no doubt in my mind about the labor of love the author has put into the writing of this book. I am quiet sure that this work will unsettle many, especially the die-hard fans but for the rest (and that includes me), it will be another way of looking at the boys from Liverpool; an opportunity to weigh in on things and from there develop our own conclusions based on the information (extensively researched, and well reasoned I would say) that are presented in this work. Will this book debunk the myth or will it rally the unconditionals to defend the Beatles' "cherished legacy" by undoing the arguments the work bring forth in the book? That is probably too early to tell. But for ordinary folks like me who have enjoyed their songs over the years, it could be the push we need to form our "definitive" opinion about the Beatles for who they are and their contributions to rock music... The title provokes and the essence of the book is anathema to any self-respecting Beatles fan. Yet, here it is from an admitted long time aficionado and an acknowledged Beatles guru. Edgar sets forth on a course of discussion one may consider blasphemous to the sacredness of the Beatles legacy. In dissecting the Beatles' work, actions and motives, his presentations are well researched and documented. They are indeed revelations that are very hard to digest and could somehow tarnish an otherwise brilliant achievement by the group. In short, read for yourself and draw your conclusion... 1 person found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?



JPGR&B SUBS 21st Jan 2022		Review From Amazon: Forest 5 out of 5 stars Cell by Cell Dissection of the Beatles Work Reviewed in the United States on 20 August 2012 Verified Purchase Growing up during the Beatles era in the 60's and 70's, I am certainly a big fan of all their work. I am thankful to Mr. Edgar O. Cruz for sharing this very intriguing book that took over 20 years in the making. Coming from a medical field, the book " the Beatles: Extraordinary Plagiarists" looks like a cell by cell dissection of the BEATLES work. There was so much information and analysis contained in this 172-page book. It gave me a different perspective on the popularity and creativity of this Fav Four British Group I grew up with. Can't wait to also get an electronic IPAD version of this book that I can take along with me all the time. Kudos to Mr. Edgar O. Cruz for a job well done. ✔︎ Helpful Review?



JPGR&B SUBS 21st Jan 2022		Review From Amazon: Zen 5 out of 5 stars AN OUTSTANDING OVATION :WELL-RESEARCHED AND DARING BOOK Reviewed in the United States on 14 August 2012 Verified Purchase THE BEATLES EXTRAORDINARY PLAGIARISTS, a book with a title that promises an awful lot to us, the readers, whether fans or not of the famous Beatles. Indeed the author, Mr. Edgar O. Cruz, an avid fan of the Beatles, made an extensive research about the Beatles, unrelentlessly, digging the truth behind our favorite rock band. Apparently, it inspired him to write this book with daring revelations about the Beatles. This most intriguing book ever published about the Beatles has delivered page after page of information so extraordinary that literally changed what I knew then about the Beatles. The author, Mr. Edgar O. Cruz, has enough guts to write such a compelling book which covers all that may not have known before about the Beatles. Such an intriguing book which I think the Beatles fans, like me or non-fan alike should have a copy to read and learn the facts or know the "naked" truth about our beloved Beatles. I give an outstanding ovation to the author for a well-researched and daring book! 1 person found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?

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