Chapter 1462 Dream Achievers (Third update, please subscribe)
What is there in the world of young people?
There is passion, of course, but also music. If you want to ask, what was the most popular music last year?
Not that one song, but The Beatles.
Last year, the Beatles' single "PleasePleaseMe" quickly topped the British pop music singles chart as soon as it was released; then they completed the recording of the entire album "PleasePleaseMe" in one day; the album was released Not only did it reach the top of the UK pop charts. It also set a record of staying at the top of the charts for 30 weeks.
It can be said that for a whole year, the Beatles were not only the most popular band in the UK, but also popular all over Europe and even Southeast Asia... In fact, this is normal. After all, the Beatles are owned by EMI company, and EMI, also known as EMI, was acquired by the North Borneo Company after the war.
Two years ago, EMI Records signed the Beatles and immediately packaged them. Under the company's operation, the four members of the band changed their image. They not only changed their hairstyles, but also appeared on stage in suits and ties. They were also advised to gain approval from conservatives by controlling their behavior on stage and giving up their habit of drinking and overeating in public. These suggestions improved their public image and public relations, laying the foundation for their subsequent fame.
Under the company's planning and packaging, the Beatles swept the UK and the entire Europe last year, and also reached Chang'an. In order to open up overseas markets, they flew to Chang'an just after the New Year. Their arrival immediately set off a stir in Chang'an. There was a craze.
Like many young people, after returning to Chang'an from the Panda Base, Li Yixuan took Zhang Jiazhen to watch the Beatles concert. Although only more than 10,000 people attended the concert, it was just a curtain raiser. The beginning of the Tou Shi Band's concert tour.
In addition to the tour, there will also be exclusive interviews with the band on television, all arranged by their manager Brian.
During their exclusive interview, Brian was in another place.
Watching the interview on the TV, Li Yian's lips raised slightly.
"Everything is expected."
“As expected!”
Brian Epstein, the manager of the Beatles, was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then complimented:
"Yes, Your Excellency, everything is as you expected. Three years ago, when you asked me to go to the Cavern Club on Matthew Street in Liverpool, everything went as you planned. They are indeed very good. You can even say It’s an unparalleled band.”
When he mentioned three years ago, Brian still felt a certain shock in his heart. After all, at that time, the instructions he received were very simple, just let him go there and sign the Beatles.
At that time, he only thought it was an instruction from the company's senior management, but who would have thought that this senior management would do this.
"At that time, who would have thought that a 5-pound band could become the most popular band in the UK and even Europe?"
The £5 Brian mentioned refers to the fact that they were paid £5 for their first performance at the Cavern Club. Until September last year, they played there a total of 262 times and their remuneration rose to £300.
Everything is so cheap.
"That's how life is, all they need is a chance, just give them a chance."
Looking at Brian, Li Yian smiled. It was not just the Beatles, but Brian too. Historically, it was he who discovered and created the Beatles. The band's achievements in the early years were attributed to Epstein's management. and style of doing things. Someone even once described Epstein this way: "If anyone can become the fifth member of the Beatles, it would be Brian."
It is precisely because of this that Li Yian gave him a chance.
In fact, Li Yian rarely interfered in such matters. The acquisition of EMI Records many years ago was completely unintentional. When Bastogne was surrounded, the Yankees airdropped supplies, in addition to necessities such as arms, medicine and food, and even Also stockings and condoms , toilet paper, matches and other supplies. Not only that, they also airdropped a batch of records. I have to admit that the Americans pay great attention to the psychological and physiological needs of the troops. Stockings and condoms are a perfect match. The former is a killer hook. weapon, while the latter protects himself.
As for records, they are for cultivating sentiments, and among them are EMI records.
When he saw the record and scolded her, Li Yian also learned about EMI Records. After all, even in another world, stars from Hong Kong, Taiwan and other places in the 1980s and 1990s were signed to EMI.
Therefore, I also started to think about EMI.
During the war, EMI Records was severely undervalued, with a market value of less than two million pounds. Li Yi'an, who had tens of millions of "Bernhard banknotes" in hand, directly purchased EMI Records.
The entertainment industry was undervalued during the war, but quickly recovered after the war.
This is also true. Just a few years later, he not only recovered all his investment, but also received an extremely generous return.
In this process, he never intervened in the operation of EMI Records, with the exception of the Beatles. The reason for this exception was because he missed Elvis Presley!
A few years ago, when he saw Elvis Presley on TV, Li Yian realized what he had missed - a gold mine!
After all, whether it's Elvis, the Beatles, or the future Queen, they can bring billions of dollars to record companies.
Moreover, EMI Records was also a part of playing a good cultural role, so Li Yian naturally focused on the Beatles, who had not yet become famous.
Not just the Beatles, but Brian, who made The Beatles.
Facts also proved his vision and they succeeded. This time, while the Beatles came to perform in Chang'an, Brian also came to the official residence, mainly to express his gratitude.
"Your Excellency, in fact, they also very much hope to express their gratitude to you in person. After all, it was you who discovered them and gave them the opportunity."
He is very grateful to you. Brian knows very well that if you hadn't given him this opportunity, he might have ended up in the music industry like many others without success. After all, not everyone has the opportunity to "encounter" Phi Chief.
Therefore, in his opinion, the gentleman in front of him is the "dream achiever".
All their dreams come true!
"That's no need. Let's talk about it later when we have a chance."
Li Yian smiled, then looked at Brian and said:
"But, Brian, this is different from the UK. Some behaviors may be accepted in the UK, but they are definitely not acceptable here."
Li Yian would remind him like this because in history, this guy died at home in London due to an overdose of drugs. He was not worried about this guy overdosing on drugs. What he was thinking about was that if this guy really took those drugs, he would probably be imprisoned.
If you want to die, you have to wait until the Beatles become truly world-famous.
Brian quickly replied:
"Sir, I understand. Don't worry, I have stopped touching those things a long time ago." Without asking, Brian knew what you were referring to.
"This is best. The most important thing is to take the next step. By the way, when will you go to the United States?"
According to the plan, after the Beatles finish their performance here, they will go to the United States to open up the American market.
"Five days from now, Your Excellency, the United States has a larger market than the United Kingdom and Europe. I plan to focus on the United States for the next step of development."
"Well,"
Nodding, Li Yian said:
"The U.S. market must be opened, and I believe you will be able to succeed!"
Not only is it a success, the Beatles will set off a craze in the United States, and they will even become a symbol of an era.
Of course, all this belongs to the future.
In fact, before the Beatles came to perform in Chang'an, Li Yian even wanted to give them a song, such as their "yesterday", the song that changed the connotation of rock music, which was a good gift.
But in the end, he gave up. After all, they themselves were the original authors, so why bother fighting with these people?
For Li Yi'an, the Beatles are, to a certain extent, a band, a band that plays the cultural card.
They are from the UK now, and of course they can be from here in the future, who knows?
Like they later became an American band.
Of course, this is just an idea.
A few days later, John Lennon and others had finished their performance in Chang'an and headed to the next stop. However, when they left Chang'an, they felt very sorry because they had heard who it was a long time ago. It was Your Excellency who chose them. A few years ago, when he visited the UK, he had seen their performance in plain clothes, and then Brian came to visit.
It can be said that their success today is entirely due to your "insight", and for this reason, they have always hoped to express their gratitude to you in person.
However, due to some reasons, they were not able to express their gratitude in person. Although they were a little disappointed, they believed that there would definitely be opportunities in the future.
After all, that Excellency admired their performance very much, and also said that he would definitely go to watch their performance if he had the opportunity in the future.
Although they don't know if this is polite, they believe that there will definitely be this opportunity!
So, just like that, they left Chang'an with some regrets. When they took the high-speed train to Kuching, John Lennon looked at the scenery outside the window and couldn't help but exclaimed:
“What a magical place.”
"Yes, this is indeed a very magical place. Do you still remember the pandas we saw?"
Ringo Starr picked up a stuffed panda and said:
"I never expected that there are such cute animals in the world."
Like many people, Ringo Starr was conquered when he saw pandas for the first time. Although the United States and the United Kingdom brought pandas to zoos more than 20 years ago, although the Regents Zoo in London, United Kingdom, has one A female giant panda eats Chichi - the only giant panda in Western countries. But it was sent to Chang'an a few years ago to breed the next generation, so it was the first time for the Beatles to see it.
"Yes, they are definitely the cutest animals in the world. It's a pity that we can't get up close to them."
As soon as John Lennon finished speaking, Paul McCartney said:
"Close contact, my God, do you know how precious they are? Her Majesty the Queen has repeatedly hoped to get a pair of pandas, but she was rejected by them."
"Why?"
"Because the conditions for animals in London cannot meet the requirements for raising giant pandas, the conditions are too bad,"
In the first-class carriage, the Beatles were chatting about giant pandas and this cute animal. Of course, they also talked about other things, such as their impressions of this place in the past few days.
For these boys from the countryside, they were naturally stunned by the prosperity of Chang'an. After all, London at this time was too classic. When they saw those skyscrapers, they were naturally amazed by its prosperity. , and what surprised them even more?
"Do you believe it? They built all this in less than twenty years..."
George Harrison looked out the car window at the endless plantations and said:
"In twenty years, they have built such modern metropolises in this tropical rainforest, which may even be more prosperous than New York."
As soon as George Harrison finished speaking, Brian said:
"It's not that it may be more prosperous than New York, but it is indeed more prosperous than New York. Perhaps it is difficult for you to imagine that it occupies three of the top ten cities in the world. Chang'an is second only to New York, while Dongning is in Los Angeles. , Chicago and London, as for Yongan, it is in Paris, Moscow, after San Francisco, and above Buenos Aires..."
After thinking about it, Brian said:
"Perhaps, in a few years, Kuching and Yongning will surpass Buenos Aires and Washington. By then, half of the top ten cities in the world will come from here..."
"And everything was created by that Excellency. It's really hard to imagine!"
John Lennon's expression was full of admiration. It must be said that young people always worship the strong. This is an instinctive reaction. Moreover, this strong man was kind to them.
"Everything was created by Your Excellency. Here, he is like God - there is light, so these prosperous cities were born in the rainforest. Because there is light, so the people here are here. That happy life.”
Unlike other members of the band, Brian has not been surrounded by fans in the past few days, which allows him to have time to observe and understand this place. What he sees is not just the superficial prosperity. , and everything behind the prosperity, such as their efforts to take care of everyone...
After thinking about it for a while, Brian said:
"Everything here is so incredible..."
(End of chapter)