In a 1980 interview with author David Sheff – published in the 2020 book All We Are Saying – Lennon described the song as his ...
The Beatles' A Day in the Life sparked outrage after lyrics about a man who blew his mind out in a car echoed the tragic death of a 21-year-old heir. Was the song cursed?
In 1967, The Beatles were at the height of their creativity. They had stopped touring, and their last release from 1966, Revolver, was their most ambitious album. At least, until the album that ...
Perhaps the most notable part of the “A Day In The Life” recording sessions is what everyone was wearing. Once The Beatles knew they would be employing a 40+ orchestra, they decided to turn the ...
Streaming data paints a different picture of Beatles fandom today. While Lennon and McCartney defined the band’s legacy, songs by George Harrison and unexpected outliers have climbed to the top.
The long and winding road of The Beatles leads to a trifecta of new anniversary artifacts. The band’s “Anthology” collection – documentary, music and book – turns 30 this year and will be celebrated ...
Thirteen tracks were just the start. Listen to interpretations of the Fab Four via Luther Vandross, Ella Fitzgerald, ...