the Reluctant Beatle page 22

 the Reluctant Beatle page 22 by ric gustafson

In the late summer of 1966, the Beatles released an album called ' Revolver'. George contributed 3 tracks to the album. The opening track was one of George's. It was called ' Taxman'. George was upset about a 95 percent supertax that the band might have to pay eventually. George's second track was ' I Want To Tell You'. It told about thoughts during an acid trip. George's third track was ' Love You To'. On that track George played a solitary sitar'.

Even though the band was tired of touring, Epstein persuaded them to do a 1966 world tour. The first three shows were in Tokyo Japan. The band played at the Nippon Budokan Hall. The band received death threats. Then the band moved on to the Philippines. The band played at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. Disaster came when the band did not show up at a children's party hosted by Imelda Marcos. Television reports claimed that the band had snubbed the First Lady. The band barely made it out of the country. The band later found out Brian Epstein had to pay the country a hefty bribe in cash.

After safely returning from the international part of the tour, John and George told Epstein they had had enough. They were skeptical about going back to the States. They finally agreed under one condition. After the US part of the tour, they were not going to tour again.

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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric