What was the first venue The Beatles played in America?
From Merseyside to the furthest corners of the Earth, the music of The Beatles was a global phenomenon. In particular, though, the Fab Four had a pretty unique relationship with […]
Which of The Beatles makes barking sounds on the song ‘Hey Bulldog’?
In early 1968, The Beatles were between albums and about to embark on an extended retreat at the compound of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in Rishikesh, in the Indian foothills […]
The Beatles: every song ranked in order of greatness
If you ever doubt that The Beatles were the greatest band that ever existed, try ranking their songs. Out of 185 self-penned tunes they released commercially during their initial seven-year […]
What was the last song The Beatles played live?
The further you fall down The Beatles rabbit hole, the less solid everything seems to be. + There are alternative answers for everything. Who was the fifth Beatle? Depending on […]
The first Beatles song John Lennon was proud of writing: “It was ridiculous”
John Lennon never stood still as a songwriter. He constantly tried to find ways to improve his craft and refused to accept mediocrity. With The Beatles, he could have been […]
The two Beatles songs John Lennon called Paul McCartney’s “last gasp”
When Paul McCartney announced that he was taking time away from The Beatles to work on his solo career in April 1970, it was clear that this was no mere […]
‘Blackbird’: The subtlety of Paul McCartney’s social commentary
Although John Lennon played a pivotal role in changing the world and promoting countercultural, progressive values, he wasn’t the only member of The Beatles adept at delivering profound socio-political messages. […]
The song that made John Lennon respect George Harrison’s “innate talent”
George Harrison wasn’t a natural songwriter like John Lennon or Paul McCartney. For the duo, it was a practice they had been perfecting since they were teenagers, and by the […]
“He’s definitely hotter”: The artist Paul McCartney said outdid The Beatles
Anyone who ever tries to compare their favourite band to The Beatles is already fighting a losing battle. Even though many of rock’s heavyweights have managed to make music that […]
Ringo Starr confirms that ‘Now and Then’ is the “last track ever” by The Beatles
When ‘Now and Then’ was released last year, it was heavily trailed as being the “final” Beatles song. It had been put together over a half-century period, originating in a […]