What was the first song The Beatles wrote together?
In the second half of 1962, The Beatles became one of the first British bands to release a debut single they had written themselves from scratch. The song ‘Love Me […]
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 […]
What does The Beatles song ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’ mean?
By the time The Beatles gave up the touring life, there was no telling what they could get up to in the studio. As much as their fans may have […]
The surreal moment Paul McCartney’s brother out-sold The Beatles
Being Paul McCartney’s younger brother can’t be easy. Imagine gathering around that Christmas Day dining table and hearing, “Well, it’s been a good year for Paul; it looks like he […]
George Harrison ‘Always Hated’ the Oscar-Winning Actor Who Blocked The Beatles’ Last No. 1 Single
In 1970, the final single The Beatles released before announcing their breakup failed to hit No. 1 because of an actor George Harrison disliked. Harrison was no fan of actor […]
John Lennon Wrote 1 Song From The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’ as a Teen
John Lennon wrote one of the songs from The Beatles‘ Let It Be as a teenager with help from Paul McCartney. Paul said it was better than some of their […]
The Beatles Dealt With a Copyright Dispute Over ‘All You Need Is Love’
In 1967, The Beatles performed “All You Need Is Love” on a live broadcast. The song was a swift success for the band and became an anthem for the summer […]
Could The Beatles read music?
The Beatles were perfect musicians. From humble beginnings in Liverpool, their songwriting ability, sweet-sounding tunes, and loveable charm would propel them to become the world’s biggest and most important musicians. […]
The Beatles Should’ve Put This Song on the ‘Let It Be’ Album
The Beatles‘ Let It Be remains the Fab Four’s most divisive album. While some Beatles fans see it as a monumental achievement, others think it’s a messy end to the […]
Why George Harrison Got Sick of The Beatles’ ‘Twist and Shout’
The Beatles‘ “Twist and Shout” became one of the Fab Four’s most famous covers. However, George Harrison revealed he eventually became sick of the song. Here’s why. George Harrison said […]