https://radioinsight.com/headlines/117695/siriusxm-launches-bealtes-channel/
XM/S's lineup page says 18 is limited run channels but Beatles Ch will be permanent
XM/S's lineup page says 18 is limited run channels but Beatles Ch will be permanent
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/117695/siriusxm-launches-bealtes-channel/
XM/S's lineup page says 18 is limited run channels but Beatles Ch will be permanent
Probably for all like Elvis channel
maybe it's a pay-to-play channel.
Channel numbers as low as 18 are 1.0, also, they currently have promos running 24/7 in the 1.0 mode.Curious to see whether the permanent channel is one that can be received by all,
or if it will be in the "2.0" range to push subscribers into buying new radios.
...me wonder whether "1.0" will eventually be SiriusXM's equivalent of basic cable.
I listened to the launch yesterday, and it didn't exactly blow me away. To be sure, I'm glad to see the channel. But the first hour or so was one depressing track after another.
Why start off with the "bringdowns"? Most of the Beatles catalog is positive and upbeat. Why not start off on a happy "feel good" note?
Still, it's hard to figure why this material takes up so much of the channel's rotation.
Here's my theory: The live stuff is post-1972, thus covered under the current digital royalty. The original of that song is pre-1972, so not covered.
Plus the fact that Paul has been on a world tour for the past few years, so playing live Paul promotes the tour.
Live recordings are usually inferior to the studio recordings.
Thursday Mary Wells "My Guy" was played. That was a hit in 1964, The Beatles have been together for four years. Hardly an influence on the group. Playing an old Miracles song would have been a much better choice,
She wasn't an influence. She was one of only 3 women to ever open for The Beatles. That's the significance. This song was a Top 5 in the UK.