The Beatles’ 1965 “double A-side” release of “We Can Work It Out” and “Day Tripper” might be a catchy testament to the band’s early years of jangly rock and roll, […]
Ever since The Beatles formed, George Harrison was one of the most neglected members of the group. Although the band always presented themselves as a democracy whenever making decisions, seeing […]
A story must have a beginning, a middle, and an end. A good plot and established characters are vital elements. The perspective of the story is just as important. Is […]
Younger folks or casual Beatles fans who hear “All You Need is Love” on the radio or as part of a playlist might think it’s just another in a long […]
Every musician tends to be a little bit of a perfectionist when they go into the studio. Although trying to create the perfect song out of nothing seems like chasing […]
As the face of Britain throughout the 1960s, The Beatles assumed larger-than-life personas warped by public opinion. Through front-page photographs, witty interviews, and steadily evolving songwriting prowess, each fan and […]
The Beatles knew how to derive inspiration from the most unlikely places. A guru gave a lecture that inspired John Lennon and Paul McCartney to write songs. Paul’s song appeared […]
In one song, Paul McCartney managed to touch on his life before The Beatles became famous, the turmoil within the group at the time, and an imagined future when he’d […]
For many, George Harrison’s song ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ was his greatest achievement as a songwriter during his career with The Beatles. This paean to guitar-playing as an antidote […]
After the hectic tour of 1966, could you blame any of The Beatles if they never wanted to go on tour again? They had already cut their teeth playing some […]