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Elvis covering “Get Back”

The King starts off by singing “Little Sister”, but then kicks things into gear at the 1:35 mark.

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Dana Fuchs Band - “Helter Skelter”

That voice is just insane.

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Adam Sandler singing “Real Love”

This is taken from the soundtrack for Sandler’s new movie Funny People.  He also performs Ringo’s “Photograph” in the movie.

(Sorry for the weird intro to the song - don’t know what that is)

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Prince’s guitar solo on “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”

This took place during George’s induction ceremony into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  Dhani, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne also joined in on the performance.

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The Birthday Boy, Buddy Guy, singing “Money (That’s What I Want)”

There are very few guitarists out there that could ever play like this dude.

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Sean Lennon singing “This Boy” and “Julia”

This came from the John Lennon Birthday Celebration that featured covers by several different artists, including Alanis Morisette, Dave Matthews and Stone Temple Pilots.

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Ringo’s music video for “Stop and Take the Time to Smell the Roses”

The sad thing is, Harry Nilsson actually helped him with this song.

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The Beetles performing “Letter B” from Sesame Street

The resemblance is uncanny.

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Dana Carvey meets Paul McCartney

Ironically enough, Dana went on with Conan O’Brien the same night as Paul was on with Letterman and he told this same story.

Best line: “If in your life a Beatle hands you a joint, you toke.”

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Ringo as the Mock Turtle in “Alice in Wonderland”

Here’s a clip of the Fab drummer singing “Nonsense” from this 1985 TV special.

Also, the dialogue here is just priceless.

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George Harrison performing “Johnny B. Goode”

George performed the song at the Good at the Heart Beat benefit concert in 1986 with several members of ELO, including Jeff Lynne.

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“Free as a Bird” with references

It’s incredible just how many references they were able to fit into this video.  The song itself is also incredible.

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The Beatles 1st U.S. Visit, in Washington D.C.

Here’s the Fab Four performing during their first U.S. visit.  The performance features “She Loves You”, “I Saw Her Standing There”, “Please Please Me” and Ringo’s fantastic rotating drumset.

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Beatles references in “The Simpsons”

I still can’t believe Flanders had a secret Beatles room for all those years…

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Elton John and John Lennon performing at Madison Square Garden

I can’t even imagine being at a concert in the 70s and having John be the surprise guest.  Here is a clip of the two performing “Whatever Gets You Through the Night.”

The duo also performed “I Saw Her Standing There” and “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”.