The Legacy of Linda McCartney & Paul McCartney
Linda McCartney, a photographer, activist, rockstar at heart, and the mother of singer-songwriter Rob, held many important roles in her life. Surprisingly, marrying a Beatle turned out to be one […]
The Beatles lyric John Lennon wished he could take back: “I should never have put that in”
For John Lennon, the lyrics mattered just as much as the melody during The Beatles’ tenure. While Paul McCartney could make the catchiest tune possible with some of the most […]
John Lennon’s Life: The Hidden Struggles Behind the Legend
John Lennon’s time in this world was far from blissful. His personal life was a tumultuous stream of chaos and disastrous events, some inflicted by cruel fate, others by his […]
The song Paul McCartney wrote for Ringo Starr’s children
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are more than just friends. Over the last 60 years, they have formed a connection that is more akin to brotherhood. The two surviving members […]
Who played the organ on The Beatles song ‘Let It Be’?
The title track of the final Beatles album, Let It Be, is perhaps the closest the Fab Four ever came to religious music. John Lennon might have been famously anti-religious, […]
The John Lennon track that broke up The Beatles
When The Beatles finally parted ways in 1970, the media began sensationalising the apparent tension between the four members. While there may have been slight fabrication in the reports, when […]
The first Beatles song that included composer credits to all four members
Even at the peak of their fame, everyone had their favourite members of The Beatles. While the popularity often centred around Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s lyrical partnership, many fans […]
Who plays the guitar tremolos on ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ by The Beatles?
For many, George Harrison’s song ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ was his greatest achievement as a songwriter during his career with The Beatles. This paean to guitar-playing as an antidote […]
Did The Beatles release ‘Let It Be’ at the wrong time?
The Beatles are one of the few acts that could be described as having a flawless discography. Even though an album like Yellow Submarine did not necessarily have as much […]
The Ironic Story Behind the Beatles Breakup and How It Went Down at the Happiest Place on Earth
While many people associate the end of the Beatles with the year 1970, the band’s official breakup didn’t happen until years later in the happiest place on Earth. John Lennon, […]