VA - The Exotic Beatles Part 1-4 [1993-2011] (4 x CDs)

EXOTIC BEATLES

VA - The Exotic Beatles Part 1-4 [1993-2011] (4 x CDs)

The Exotic Beatles series is a fascinating collection of four CDs that reimagine Beatles classics showcasing unconventional and often bizarre covers of Beatles songs from artists around the world. Released by Exotica Records, these compilations bring together artists from around the globe, offering a kaleidoscope of interpretations that range from quirky to downright bizarre.

The first volume, The Exotic Beatles: Part One, sets the tone with its diverse lineup, featuring renditions like William Shatner's spoken-word take on "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" and a Latin-infused "Eleanor Rigby." This album introduces listeners to the series' playful and experimental spirit, blending humor with musical ingenuity.

Part Two expands on this concept, delivering even more eccentric covers. Highlights include a Cockney version of "Yesterday" and a polka rendition of "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da." The album showcases the versatility of Beatles songs, proving that their melodies transcend genres and cultural boundaries.

The third installment, Part Three, takes the eccentricity up a notch. Tracks like a speed-metal version of "Yesterday" and a soprano's operatic take on "Ticket to Ride" push the boundaries of creativity. This volume emphasizes the universal appeal of the Beatles' music, as artists from various backgrounds reinterpret their work in unexpected ways.

Finally, Part Four: Plastic Soul brings the series to a triumphant close. Featuring contributions from countries like Russia, Turkey, and Mexico, this album highlights the global reach of the Beatles' legacy. With its mix of traditional instruments and modern twists, it encapsulates the series' ethos of celebrating diversity through music.

Together, the Exotic Beatles CDs offer a unique listening experience that honors the Beatles' timeless influence while embracing the weird and wonderful. The series is celebrated for its playful and experimental approach, offering a fresh perspective on the Beatles' timeless songs. It appeals to both Beatles enthusiasts and fans of kitsch, highlighting the enduring power of their music to inspire creativity and reinterpretation. (B)

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Track lists

CD1

01 Derek Enright M.P. - Yellow Submarine 1:33

02 Akiko Kanazawa - Yellow Submarine Ondo 3:23

03 William Shatner - Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds 2:55

04 Dino e i Kings - I Should Have Known Better [Circa di Capire] 2:19

05 Brian Sewell - I Wanna Be Your Man 2:27

06 Wilson Malone Voice Band - Penny Lane 2:40

07 Emi Bonilla y Su Caudro - She Loves You [Te Quieres] 3:17

08 Desmond Dekker and the Israelites - Come Together 3:01

09 Dickie Henderson - Step Inside Love 2:20

10 52 Key Verbeek Fairground Organ - In My Life 0:56

11 Metropolitan Police Male Voice Choir - When I'm 64 3:28

12 Los Mustang - Please Please Me 2:01

13 Les Surfs - There's a Place [Oh Chagrin] 2:57

14 Os Vips - Things We Said Today [Coisas Que Acontecem] 2:47

15 Edmundo Ros with Catarina Valente - The Fool on the Hill [El Dondo sur la Collina] 2:10

16 Lefty in the Right - Paperback Writer 3:19

17 52 Key Verbeek Fairground Organ - All My Loving 0:35

18 Balsara and his Singing Sitars - I Want to Hold Your Hand 2:13

19 Derek Enright M.P. - Eleanor Rigby 1:37

20 Sandro - We Can Work it Out [Podemos Solucionato] 2:16

21 Beatle Barkers - We Can Work it Out 2:21

22 John Otway - I Am the Walrus 3:35

23 52 Key Verbeek Fairground Organ - And I Love Her 2:21

24 Quests - I'll Be Back [Aku Kembali Lagi] 2:13

25 Brian Sewell - Her Majesty 0:20

26 Moog Beatles - Good Night 2:42

CD2

01 Various Artists - Clap and Cheer / We Love The Beatles 1:31

02 Squirrels - Let it Be 2:15

03 Joah Valley - I Saw Her Stranding There 2:56

04 Tsunematsu Masatoshi - Nowhere Man 3:43

05 Brian Sewell - Arthur Mullard - Sgt Pepper - Yesterday 1:56

06 Fisher & Marks - Ring, Ringo Little Star 0:29

07 Grupo 15 - Rain (Lluvia) 2:53

08 Ena Baga - Can't Buy Me Love 2:43

09 Geesin's Mahogany's Ministrels - Lady Madonna 3:32

10 Maurice Chevalier - Yellow Submarine 3:42

11 Frank Sidebottom - Flying 2:18

12 Beatle Barkers - A Hard Day's Night 2:39

13 52 Key Verbeek Fairground Organ - Yesterday - Hey Jude 2:26

14 Margarita Pracatan - From Me to You 2:17

15 John Lennon and Kenny Everett - Desert Island Discs 0:54

16 Velvelettes - It's for You 2:38

17 Fisher & Marks - We Love Rock'n' Roll 0:47

18 Johny Prytko and The Connecticut Hi-Tones - Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da (Polka) 2:01

19 Templeton Twins with Terry Turner and His Bunsen Burners - Hey Jude 2:06

20 R.A.M. Pietsch - Piggies 2:42

21 Gordon Langford - Yellow Submarine 2:53

22 Lol Cox - I Am The Walrus 3:27

23 Klaus Beyer - Brian Sewell / The Pestalozzi Children's Village Choil / Give Peace A Chance 2:57

24 Chiwaki - A Hard Day's Night 2:34

25 Lili Ivonova - The Night Before 2:22

26 Los Fernandos - All My Loving 3:08

27 Klaus Beyer - The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill 2:38

28 May West - Day Tripper 2:40

29 John Peel, John Lennon, Kenny Everett, Malcolm McDowell, Professor Stanley Unwin - Nostalgia 1:40

30 Ron Geesin - Let it Be 5:38

CD3

01 Various Artists - Introduction 1:28

02 Shang Shang Typhoon - Let it Be 5:29

03 Cathy Berberian - Ticket to Ride 2:53

04 Irvin's 89 KEy Marenghi Fairground Organ - Help! 2:04

05 David Peel - A Little Help From My Friends 4:59

06 Mrs. YettaBronstein - I Want to Hold Your Hand 1:34

07 Feeling B - Revolution No. 89 3:37

08 Los Frnandos - Yellow Submarine 3:36

09 Frank Sidebottom - Being for The Benifit of Mr. Kite 2:48

10 John Valley - In My LIfe 2:46

11 Doodles Weaver - Elanor Rigby 4:11

12 Powerillusi - Lato B [Let it Be] 3:54

13 Irvin's 89 KEy Marenghi Fairground Organ - She Loves You 1:44

14 Klaus Beyer - Das gelbe Unterwasserboot 3:34

15 Mrza Men - Eight Days A Week 2:36

16 Beatles Barkers - Love Me Do 3:58

17 Emi Bonilla - From Me to You 2:40

18 Haax - Gestern noch [Yesterday] 3:30

19 Food - And Your Hard Birds Night Thing 3:39

20 Rafi and Asha - I Want to Hold Your Hand 3:07

21 Ena Baga - World Without Love 2:38

22 Ogar Grafe - Elanor Rigby 1:50

23 Marty Gold - Hey Jude 3:16

24 John, Paul, George and Ringo - Thanks and Goodbye 1:54

CD4

01 Tony Kandall, Ed Sullivan, The Japanese Beatles, John Lennon & Paul McCartney - Introduction 1:29

02 Baba Yaga - Back in The U.S.S.R. 1:41

03 Bugotak - Kon' Togethy (Come Together) 4:40

04 Dave Fox - Is Paul Dead? 0:52

05 D.E.F. Orchestra - A Hard Day's Night 3:44

06 Bozo Allegro - Taxman 3:02

07 Various Artists - Beatle Hysteria in The U.S.A. 0:34

08 Boney Nem - And I Love Her 2:17

09 Assagai - Hey Jude 4:18

10 Brian Sewell - Run for Your Life 1:49

11 Thurston Lava Tube - Surfin' U.S.S.R. 2:49

12 Ariel - With A Little Help From My Friends 3:32

13 John , Paul , George & Ringo - On Swedish TV 1:18

14 Quartetto Da Cinque - Dr. Robert 3:12

15 Neck Valve - Eleanor Rigby 2:12

16 Klaus Beyer - John Cafiero & Marky Ramone Venerate 1:08

17 Klaus Beyer - Alle Nun Zussamen (All Together Now) 2:18

18 Beatles on The Mike & Bernie Winters Show - The Beatles on The Mike & Bernie Winters Show 1:03

19 Unknown Artistes - She Loves You 2:17

20 Beatle Barkers - Day Tripper 3:07

21 Bozo Allegro - Here, There and Everywhere 2:30

22 Bob Wooler - Bob Dylan on Liverpool The Mersey 1:14

23 7B - And I Love Her 5:21

24 Singapore Shan Kuan Liu Yun - Can't Buy Me Love 2:58

25 Michael Mills - Speaks of The Evills of Hidden Satanic Messages & Number 9 0:53

26 Thurston Lava Tube - When I'm 64 2:57

27 Banda Plastica De Tepelixpa - Hey Jude 4:13

28 Ariel - Yellow Submarine 3:59

29 Bob Dylan - On Hello & Goodbye From The Beatles 1:32

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Music weaves itself into the fabric of our emotions, dances through the corridors of memory, and whispers to the soul of who we are. Sharing these stories deepens the connection, turning the experience into something timeless and profound.

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