‘Two Of Us’: The beautiful domesticity of Paul McCartney’s love songs
“Two of us riding nowhere / Spending someone’s hard-earned pay / You and me Sunday driving / Not arriving on our way back home,” Paul McCartney sings, reminiscing on his […]
The best singer in the Beatles, according to Alice Cooper
For a singer like Alice Cooper, some of the best performances come from attitude. It’s impossible to put together a show that consists of boa constrictors, guillotines, and simulated infanticide […]
The bus route that gave The Beatles three classic songs
Even though The Beatles’ success made them global icons, their heart was always in Liverpool. The Scouse Fab Four penned many an ode to their beloved hometown, taking tales of […]
The Beatles song that John Lennon wrote to defend Brian Epstein’s sexuality: “It was a pretty intense relationship”
There are more than a few moments in The Beatles‘ history when the members of the band stand up for the social injustices they see in the world. Whether it […]
Lost John Lennon guitar found in British attic after 50 year hunt
After being missing for more than 50 years, John Lennon‘s Framus 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar, which he famously used on Help! by The Beatles, is set to head to auction. […]
‘Like Dreamers Do’: the early song Paul McCartney wrote that set The Beatles apart
As one half of the driving duo behind the sonic creations of The Beatles, Paul McCartney has earned his place as one of the greatest songwriters of all time. In […]
When Ringo Starr responded to Lou Reed calling The Beatles “garbage”
No band has been celebrated throughout rock history as much as The Beatles. For all of the phenomenal sonic detours they took their audience down throughout their careers, it was […]
Who wrote ‘Hey Jude’ by The Beatles?
Over a brief span in the 1960s, The Beatles achieved a musical dominance like no other. They released their debut single in 1962, and when they announced that they were […]
The best singer in The Beatles, according to Bruce Springsteen
Everyone has their opinion on who is the best Beatle. There’s a solid case to be made for Paul McCartney, who made mammoth songwriting contributions to the Fab Four, but […]
The Beatles song Paul McCartney was scared to play: “Terrified out my wits”
There aren’t many options left off the table for Paul McCartney when it comes to music. He had already achieved more than most artists could hope for as part of […]