Coming very soon!!
The Beatles' Hit Singles, Part 2!
I am thrilled to say that Part 2 of my 2 x Beatles singles books is due to be available to buy very shortly -hopefully, before the end of August 2026! I have received so many lovely comments from those who have read Part 1, and I am really hoping that Part 2, which covers such iconic singles as 'Strawberry Fields Forever'/'Penny Lane', 'Hello, Goodbye', 'Hey Jude', 'Get Back' and 'Let It Be', will prove just as popular!
In Part 2 you will read about the following fascinating details among many:
* How Paul took control of The Beatles with 'Paperback Writer'.
* How Ringo's kiddies' song saved the group from possible extinction in the US.
* John Lennon's least favourite Beatles single. (And what about Paul McCartney's!?)
* The biggest selling Beatles 45 worldwide of them all.
I believe these books to be unique in terms of their detailed study and appreciation of all of The Beatles' great singles in the order they came out in Britain and America. No Beatle fan should be without a copy of these two indispensable books! Every book purchased from this website is signed by the author! To buy any of my Beatles-related books, please click on Buy Now!
To order and pay for any of Martin Orkin's books, click on the "Buy Now!" option at the top or side of the Home Page, and then click on "BUY NOW!" below the image of the book or books you want to buy. Then select "ADD TO BAG", followed by "Checkout". Then complete your purchase following the instructions. If you have any queries or problems, please email Martin on enquiries@rivalsofthebeatles.com !
“Well Martin, if you keep writing these wonderful books on the Fab Four, then we'll keep on buying them!”
"If you love The Beatles and 60s music, you will love this book."
The British Beatles Fan Club
Whether famous in their own right or obscure, legendary or forgotten, pioneers or followers, these bands were the….
Rivals Of The Beatles
A fun and exciting book by Martin Orkin
Please note: as at 17.3.25 the numbered limited edition of Rivals Of The Beatles 2 is now sold out. There are now only some unnumbered signed copies remaining for sale.
Rivals Of The Beatles 1 is available again! Please note that a reprinted version of Rivals Of the Beatles 1 is currently being offered on Amazon, and also on eBay, via Penn Elcom @ c £24.99. So if you missed out on the totally sold out first edition of this essential and highly praised reference book, here is your chance to buy a reprint copy now while they are available! If you would like a SIGNED copy, please email Martin at enquiries@rivalsofthebeatles.com!
Last few copies. Price £30.00.
Now on
If you have any comments or queries about Martin's books, including the reprinted version of Rivals Of The Beatles 1 and also Rivals Of The Beatles 2 and The Beatles' Hit Singles, Parts 1 & 2, please email him at enquiries@rivalsofthebeatles.com. Martin tries to respond to every email sent to him!
Deluxe first edition of 500 copies available to order now!!
Special offer!! Price reduced !! £19.99 (was £30.00) + post and packing, for a further limited period!!
In September 2022 I had 2 x 2 hour music shows on AJK Radio, a UK internet station. I discussed with host Trevor Richards all the groups I featured in Rivals Of The Beatles, and we played some of their great music. My radio shows are currently available on AJK's catch-up option. So click on the link here to see what we had to say - and play!
Also in September 2022 I was interviewed about Rivals Of The Beatles by Roy Basnett, on Liverpool Live Radio. Roy kindly gave me permission to share the interview on my website, so here it is!
In October 2022, I was honoured that Jules Alexander, a founder member of fab 1960s harmony band The Association, bought a copy of Rivals Of The Beatles. (I did a chapter on them.) He has since mentioned my book in a 1 hour 16 minute chat with Rick Kern on Youtube. Click here for the interview. Rivals Of The Beatles is referred to at 1 hour 12 minutes!
The Beatles' Hit Singles, Part 1
* Glossy hardback
* 400 pages of informative text
* A quality book to treasure!
* Initial print run: 850 copies
