Beatles Getting Digitized

John, Paul, George and Ringo are about to go digital. On Nov. 14 three original Beatles' films will hit Digital Video Disc.

The Beatles' first film, "A Hard Day's Night," will be transferred to digital video from a restored print of the original negative. The film will include rare footage as well as an interview with director Richard Lester. 1965's "Help" will be copied from a color negative and will feature highlighted, previously unseen footage and radio interviews with the Fab Four. The band's 1967 self-produced "Magical Mystery Tour," which showcases the band's "trip" through the countryside will also be worked over. All three movies should be priced under $25.

Look for a new DVD of "The Very Best of the Bee Gees, Live," also slated for release on Nov. 14.

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Song Stories

“Youth Knows No Pain”

Lykke Li | 2011

“Like on 'Youth Knows No Pain' — we are the ones that should demonstrate, because we can take it,” Likke Li said. “We can pierce ourselves, take Ecstasy, dance all night and still go to work at our McDonald's jobs.” Despite the hedonistic sentiment in the song, the Swedish singer also admitted in hindsight her youth had repercussions. “I remember when I was 18-19 and feeling that I know it all,” Li said. “I always feel that I know it all. But that song is about realizing you don’t, and reflecting, ‘Boy, if I only knew what would follow.’”

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