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…

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British pop group The Beatles pose while in Los Angeles, California, circa 1965. Clockwise from Top L: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and John Lennon. (Photo by Fotos International/Getty Images)

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…

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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…

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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…

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