--- product_id: 17236277 title: "LJ Plays The Beatles, Vol. 2" brand: "laurence juber" price: "£24.43" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/17236277-lj-plays-the-beatles-vol-2 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # LJ Plays The Beatles, Vol. 2 **Brand:** laurence juber **Price:** £24.43 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** LJ Plays The Beatles, Vol. 2 by laurence juber - **How much does it cost?** £24.43 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/17236277-lj-plays-the-beatles-vol-2) ## Best For - laurence juber enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted laurence juber brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description The follow up (10 years in the making) of our all time best seller and legendary record "LJ Plays the Beatles Vol. 2" by two time Grammy winner and former Wings lead Guitarist Laurence Juber.Laurence tours year round and there will be extensive press and radio servicing as well as a PR firm hired to specifically promote this release as it is follow up to our all time best seller. Review When it comes to Beatles songs, nothing can displace the originals in the popular imagination. But artful covers of their immortal compositions can deepen our appreciation of the inventive melodies, irresistible chord progressions, and boundless creativity the Fab Four evinced in their brilliant catalog. Ace fingerstylist Laurence Juber, who spent three years recording and touring with Paul McCartney s band Wings, is noted for (among other things) his Beatles interpretations and has previously devoted one entire album and many other album tracks to their songlist. His second Beatles-exclusive collection, like the first, soars and swoops through the Lads musical derring-do and adds his own. For instance, on Penny Lane, Juber somehow plays McCartney s bass line and the piccolo trumpet part simultaneously. But it s not just Juber s considerable chops that impress and satisfy; it s the subtle, jazzy chord extensions (You Can t Do That), the tender legatos (Here, There, and Everywhere), and, best of all, the reinvention of iconic guitar parts, which here sound recognizable yet fresh (Blackbird). The result is a keenly pleasurable journey through some of the best music ever created. (Solid Air Records) --Phil Catalfo ...Acoustic Guitar MagazineLaurence Juber's second album of acoustic guitar Beatle songs sparkles. Listening to former Wings guitarist Laurence Juber play guitar is a real delight. Hearing him play Beatle songs is icing on the cake. His second album of Beatle songs, LJ Plays the Beatles, Vol. 2, on Solid Air Records starts off with a joyful version of Penny Lane that bounces with each note. Following is a very serious rendition of Eleanor Rigby that shows that Juber can also shift moods easily. The tone of the record shifts back and forth between light (Drive My Car, When I'm Sixty-Four), somber (Here There & Everywhere), beautiful (Michelle, The Long & Winding Road, Blackbird, Dear Prudence, All I've Got To Do) and straight-ahead (I Feel Fine, You Can't Do That, Please Please Me). One very nice surprise is No Reply, which is transformed into a lilting guitar instrumental that takes the song to a different place. Also very interesting is Juber's workup of I Am the Walrus. Juber takes the song at a slow tempo, which accentuates the riffs and brings out the beauty of the song. Hearing different interpretations of the Beatles is always interesting. Like his first album of Beatle songs and his album of Wings tunes, hearing the ones on Laurence Juber's LJ Plays the Beatles Vol. 2 is just more proof that the greatness of the Beatles crossed musical boundaries here, there and everywhere and that Juber excels at taking listeners down those roads. --Steve Marinucci...Examiner.comGuitarists from Chet Atkins to Ralph Towner have mined the Beatles catalog since the group s worldwide breakout in 1963-64. Starting out as a teenager, Laurence Juber has been doing just that from the earliest days of Beatlemania. It s fair to say that Juber now dominates the field of solo guitar interpretations of the Beatles' music. Most of his arrangements on this second LJ Plays the Beatles collection utilize DADGAD tuning and take advantage of its close intervals. This is an important element of Juber s arranging style, as it facilitates the placing of melodies in the guitar s midrange, thereby leaving headroom in the higher registers for embellishments, variations and improvisation. My favorites on this disc are Penny Lane, Eleanor Rigby, Michelle, Blackbird, I am the Walrus, and The Long and Winding Road. On several of these tunes he captures key elements of the original recordings, including the piccolo trumpet solo on Penny Lane and Eleanor Rigby's string quartet. LJ highly personalizes both Michelle and Blackbird, reaching new heights as an interpreter and providing guitarists with insight into re-imagining the original, iconic arrangements, on which many guitarists cut their teeth as novice fingerstylists. I am the Walrus captures the ominous mood of the original, almost alarming so. Juber s surprisingly understated readings of the rockers, You Can t Do That, I Feel Fine, and No Reply, show his willingness to take risks in order to engage the listener (much as he did several years ago with his slowed-down, jazzy version of Can t Buy Me Love. The lack of any George Harrison songs in this set seemed, at first, puzzling. The explanation is that a companion transcription folio to this CD entitled LJ Plays Lennon & McCartney is in the works by Hal Leonard Publishing, so George Harrison fans will have to wait a little longer for LJ's promised recorded version of Something. If such wasn t already apparent, Laurence Juber has redefined solo acoustic guitar playing. I attribute this equally to three elements of his approach: arranging skill, a deep understanding of DADGAD tuning, and willingness to present popular songs. And let s not forget his prodigious workload. If you re already familiar with Juber s music, you don t need convincing. If you don t know Laurence Juber, then LJ Plays the Beatles, Vol. 2 is a fine introduction to his masterful interpretive skills. --Patrick Ragains...Minor 7th.com ## Images ![LJ Plays The Beatles, Vol. 2 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51VqA%2BO4kWL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another excellent Beatles tribute CD from LJ *by S***S on Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2013* Some years ago, before Amazon.com existed, I purchased Laurence Juber's  LJ Plays the Beatles  from Tower Records. A couple of years later, I purchased  One Wing , LJ's tribute to his former group Wings, from his own Web site. Then, in 2006, I had the pleasure of meeting LJ (and his beautiful wife, Hope) at The Fest For Beatles Fans in New Jersey, and purchased his Henry Mancini tribute CD (I'm a huge Mancini fan),  Henry Mancini : Pink Guitar , even though LJ only plays on the first track, "The Pink Panther Theme."I highly recommend all three of these CDs, as well as this excellent Beatles sequel,  LJ Plays The Beatles Vol. 2 , which is as good, if not better, than the first.Trivia: In addition to his work with Wings, LJ also played on Ringo Starr's excellent 1981 album,  Stop & Smell the Roses , which, sadly, is no longer in print. LJ also worked with George Harrison on the  Shanghai Surprise (Special Edition)  soundtrack album. That soundtrack was never released as a commercial record or CD, but two tracks, the title song, and the jazz instrumental "Zig-Zag," originally the B-side of "When We Was Fab," appeared as bonus tracks on the 2004 reissue of  Cloud Nine . In addition, the  George Harrison - Dark Horse Years 1976-1992  DVD contains three songs from that film: the title song, "Hottest Gong In Town," and an early take of "Someplace Else," which George later re-recorded for CLOUD NINE, along with another song originally from SHANGHAI SURPRISE, "Breath Away From Heaven." I don't know if LJ ever worked with JL - John Lennon, but he may have played on one of Yoko's solo albums. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great guit *by B***N on Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2019* why do us old guys turn back to the acoustic guitar? because there's no substitute for the sound and feel of strings and real wood. plus these arrangements really bring out what Beatlemaniacs have always known- these are simply great songs. and LJ is one of the best at his craft. and he had that little gig with that guy named Paul. immerse yourself in this transcendent banquet and enjoy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved LJ Picks on the Beatles *by C***T on Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2015* I loved LJ Picks on the Beatles, the first CD. This is a great followup. Penny Lane kicks off this CD and it's all consistently great instrumental finger style Beatles songs till the end. It's an instrumental CD but I guarantee if you're Beatles fan, you'll be singing along with every tune. It's familiar music, of course, but the guitar work is totally modern 21st century finger style playing. Often jaw-dropping! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/17236277-lj-plays-the-beatles-vol-2](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/17236277-lj-plays-the-beatles-vol-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-25*