The Perfect Package: the artist Paul McCartney thought could ‘do no wrong’
Many artists trying their hand at writing pop songs are probably going to be influenced by Paul McCartney without really knowing it. Even if you don’t find yourself to be […]
The moment John Lennon asked Eric Clapton to replace George Harrison in The Beatles
The intertwining paths of Eric Clapton and The Beatles stand as a testament to the personal relationship between two undisputed musical giants. As the electrifying – albeit problematic – lead […]
John Lennon Shared Why The Beatles Said ‘Stuff It’ to Requests to Play for the Royal Family
In 1963, John Lennon cracked jokes onstage when The Beatles performed in the Royal Variety Performance. The band nervously took the stage and played for their large, wealthy audience. According […]
Remember When “She Loves You” Became The Beatles’ Second No. 1 Hit in the U.S. 60 Years Ago
On March 21, 1964, The Beatles scored their second consecutive No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 with “She Loves You.” The pop-rock classic with the infectious “yeah, yeah, […]
Paul McCartney Shared The Sad Backstory Behind One Of The Beatles’ Biggest Hits
Paul McCartney is in the middle of sharing some incredible insights and backstories behind some of the biggest songs of his career. The singer-songwriter is deep into season two of […]
Paul McCartney explains why ‘Eleanor Rigby’ wouldn’t exist without ‘Yesterday’
In 1957, John Lennon and Paul McCartney met for the first time at St. Peter’s Church Hall fete in Woolton, Liverpool. Somewhere among the ancient headstones in the churchyard lay […]
The Fab Four in Paris: The Story Behind “Can’t Buy Me Love” by The Beatles
As The Beatles burst out the door on the fire escape and Ringo Starr yells, “We’re out,” it’s a moment of freedom as they descend the stairs in their 1964 […]
‘Mind Games’: The John Lennon song Yoko Ono said was too “ahead of its time”
Across the music landscape, no band is more significant than The Beatles, and perhaps there never will be. One of the main reasons for their incredibly vast and longstanding influence […]
John Lennon Tried to Work a Line From a Public Service Announcement Into This Song
John Lennon‘s songs drew inspiration from numerous different sources, including Ludwig van Beethoven, Elvis Presley, The Tibetan Book of the Dead, and … television. He once tried to work a […]
John Lennon Said The Beatles’ ‘I Am the Walrus’ Was for ‘ELO Freaks’
The Beatles‘ “I Am the Walrus” might seem like a psychedelic novelty today, but John Lennon adored it. He said it would appeal to fans of the Electric Light Orchestra. […]