Which book inspired The Beatles song ‘Piggies’?
1968’s self-titled album by The Beatles contains an entire menagerie of songs, from monkeys with nothing to hide doing it in the road to blackbirds singing in the dead of […]
The Paul McCartney song John Lennon called “one of his best”: “He could write if he took the effort”
Most songwriting duos see their craft as more of a competition than anything else. While John Lennon and Paul McCartney worked much better together than apart, it’s interesting to see […]
5 of the Strangest Beatles Lyrics (And What They Actually Mean)
Paul McCartney and John Lennon loved to get weird with their songwriting, and it’s part of what made The Beatles so charming. However, there are quite a few lyrics from […]
The Dog-and-Pony Story Behind “Jet” by Paul McCartney & Wings
In interviews Paul McCartney gave during the promotion of his album Band on the Run, he stated that “Jet” was the name of a black Labrador puppy. In later years, […]
John Lennon’s Wife Shared Why He Always Had ‘the Edge’ Over Paul McCartney
John Lennon and Paul McCartney spent years competing for control over The Beatles. While Lennon was initially the clear leader, McCartney took more and more control over the years. Cynthia […]
‘Being For the Benefit of Mr Kite’: Paul McCartney’s most complex bassline
Often hailed for reinventing the world of pop music production, The Beatles are famed for many musical innovations. From establishing their own record label to using a very early example […]
‘A Day in the Life’: The song that defined John Lennon’s solo albums
While a number of different factors contributed to The Beatles’ success, the songwriting partnership of John Lennon and Paul McCartney was undeniably one of the most vital aspects of the […]
The Beatles Song Every Member Struggled to Record
“Because” is undoubtedly one of the simplest Beatles songs–especially when you consider how often they tried to push the envelope musically. This John Lennon penned piece showcased a sweeter side […]
Paul McCartney to release rare Wings documentary in cinemas
Paul McCartney has announced plans for limited screenings of the rare Wings documentary, One Hand Clapping. The film, directed by David Litchfield, captures the band’s famous recording session at Abbey […]
Who plays the opening guitar solo on ‘Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’?
Despite its prominent use of brass bands and classical orchestration, The Beatles’ eighth studio album Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band kicks off with a blistering guitar lick that immediately […]