Why George Harrison Ranked ‘Rubber Soul’ Above Every Other Beatles Album
Everyone has a favorite Beatles album — even the band members themselves. For John Lennon, it was The White Album, a record that showcased some of his best guitar rock […]
The Meaning Behind “Magical Mystery Tour” by The Beatles and the Subtext Running Just Beneath the Surface
Four individual movies about the four Beatles due in 2027? Sounds like a fascinating project, just like the one the Fab Four embarked on when they made the film Magical […]
The Story Behind “Please Please Me” by The Beatles and How a Snowstorm Helped Propel It to the Top of the Charts
A snowstorm and an unlikely combination of musical influences helped propel The Beatles’ “Please Please Me” to the top of the British charts, while its path in America took a […]
Paul McCartney Once Said Doesn’t Get The Beatles’ Legacy
Love them or hate them, The Beatles‘ legacy is impossible to understate. Paul McCartney seemed to appreciate it even if he didn’t comprehend it. On the other hand, John Lennon […]
John Lennon Said The Beatles Made It Impossible to Mature
John Lennon met Paul McCartney and George Harrison when they were teenagers, and they performed together in The Beatles all through their 20s. When Lennon left The Beatles, he said […]
Why Paul McCartney Said The Beatles’ ‘Ticket to Ride’ Was ‘Radical at the Time’
Paul McCartney once said The Beatles’ “Ticket to Ride” was “quite radical at the time.” Notably, the tune was inspired by a place called Ryde. In addition, it may have […]
The most important artist in history, according to John Lennon
A vital part of John Lennon’s story was his natural penchant for striking out on his own, treading a path far away from the confines of tradition. Of course, this […]
Paul McCartney Liked When John Lennon Mocked Him While They Recorded The Beatles’ ‘I Saw Her Standing There’
Paul McCartney fondly remembered a John Lennon quip from the recording of The Beatles’ “I Saw Her Standing There.” The joke showed off John’s vulgar side. Later, Paul said “I […]
An Artist Remixed Elvis Presley’s ‘Rubberneckin” Because He Didn’t Like It Much
Paul Oakenfold is a remixer who was hired to redo Elvis Presley‘s “Rubberneckin’.” His reason for taking on the project could be seen as a tad insulting to the King […]
Paul McCartney Felt He Could Be ‘Goofy’ When He Sang The Beatles’ ‘Michelle’ to the Obamas
The Beatles‘ “Michelle” is not a provocative song. However, Paul McCartney joked that President Barack Obama might hit him when he performed the tune in front of Michelle Obama. The […]