Beatles' catalogue coming to streaming services this week
The Beatles agree to add catalogue to streaming sites for Christmas
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After years of rejecting the overtures of music streaming services, it looks as if the Fab Four (that’s The Beatles, not another tribute band) and its sizable song catalogue are to finally show up on streaming sites on Christmas Eve, according to Billboard.
It’s not known which specific service or services have finally secured the deal, though Billboard’s unnamed sources “strongly suggest that most, if not all” streaming sites — Spotify and Apple Music among them — will begin offering the band’s catalogue of 10+ studio albums, and other work, from Thursday.
While it’s safe to assume surviving members Paul and Ringo don’t need the extra income, having the Beatles’ songs finally available via streaming sites is sure to please plenty of music fans and should introduce the band’s work to a whole new generation of listeners.
The Beatles, or those in control of its fortunes, have been famously slow in embracing new technology. It took a good five years for its catalogue to make it to CD, and around six to show up on iTunes.
(Sorry if this is AP, this was mentioned in last week's HDD thread but I don't think there was a thread made for it and its been confirmed by BB now)
So happy about this. Apple Music screwed up the digital copies of their music I had so now I can finally properly add the best discography of all time to my library without any hassles.