Those hoping for the Beatles catalog to debut on iTunes in the near future got some discouraging news Friday when Reuters reported that Yoko Ono doesn't expect a deal with Apple to be made any time soon.

Yoko didn't say exactly what the hold up was, but she indicated that there was one key point of contention that was keeping Apple Corps. from striking a deal with Apple Inc. to bring the Beatles to iTunes.

Now before you go blaming her alone for the hold-up, Ono says that she is completely in agreement with Paul, Ringo and the estate of George Harrison on whatever the dealbreaker issue is. Apple already offers the solo work of each Beatle through iTunes, so one does have to wonder exactly what the hold-up is.

The two sides do have a history of feuding, including an extensive suit over Apple's various music products and services. When the whole case was settled in 2007, many expected Apple Inc. to announce a deal. But alas, Yoko says don't hold your breath.

On the plus side, iTunes does offer an extensive collection of Yoko's own musical works...

Okay, okay, sorry.

06 Aug 2010