John Lennon Felt He Wrote the 1st Feminist Song
John Lennon was a musical genius, but he said plenty of ridiculous things, such as that he wrote the first feminist song. No, he didn’t. More than that, it’s highly […]
The heaviness of life and LSD: the song Paul McCartney used to warn The Beatles
The ‘Abbey Road Medley’ is undeniably a masterpiece, yet its message can easily be overshadowed by its brilliance. Abbey Road is a divided creation created amidst heightened tensions during The […]
Paul McCartney Reveals The Beatles’ ‘Yesterday’ Came To Him In A Dream
“Yesterday” is one of the biggest and most beloved songs released by The Beatles. The tune was something different from the rock band, and it showed a new, especially thoughtful […]
The Meaning Behind “Within You Without You” and Why It Marked George Harrison’s Liberation From the Beatles
On March 15, 1967, a lone Beatle entered the recording studio to create a song that would forever define the Fab Four’s shift from teeny-bopper sweethearts to counterculture royalty. George […]
The Food Ringo Starr Proved He Couldn’t Live Without When The Beatles Traveled
When The Beatles traveled to India in 1968, Ringo Starr made sure to pack a lot of food. Starr has a multitude of food allergies that limit his diet. He […]
John Lennon Had Issues With His Mother
Some Beatles fans might be surprised to know that John Lennon’s mother, Julia Lennon, did not raise him. Instead, he was raised by his aunt, Mimi Smith. John had some […]
Falling Silent: The final song George Harrison played sitar on
One of the common threads throughout George Harrison’s life was always the sounds of Indian music. He may have found his calling in rock and roll, but his heart was […]
John Lennon Was Accused of Plagiarism in His Second Book
In 1965, John Lennon published his second book, a collection of nonsensical stories and drawings called A Spaniard in the Works. His first book, In His Own Write, sold well […]
John Lennon Insisted The Beatles’ ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ Wasn’t About His Ego
The Beatles‘ “Strawberry Fields Forever” seems like a fantastical song, but it was actually a very personal statement from John Lennon. He said the tune reflected his incredible insight into […]
Paul McCartney Revealed the John Lennon Album He ‘Didn’t Find That Interesting’
John Lennon notoriously spoke out against much of Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles music. He even criticized the work McCartney did while in the band. McCartney took a similar stance against one […]