I first saw "The Compleat Beatles" when it aired on one of the cable TV outlets in 1984. I was born in the '60's and knew who The Beatles were, but really only to the extent of the many hit singles they had produced in their time that are rightfully so heard so often on the radio. "Compleat" opened my eyes as to how great their music is (the lesser-known "B" sides and album cuts along with those legendary single tracks) and is quite informative. More than once while viewing this anyone save for the best of Beatles experts will find themselves saying "WOW" and "I did not know that". I am not sure if this qualifies as a spoiler, but it is my opinion that the film footage that accompanies "Let It Be" is really all you need to know about the phenomenon that was and still is The Beatles. There's plenty of not-seen-anywhere-else footage and photos, as well as interviews with several of their contemporaries, which helps add to the relevance and reverence of the video. An outstanding addition to any Beatles fan's multi-media collection, and a good place to begin for any fans new to The Beatles.
Review of The Compleat Beatles
