Not many people would disagree if you said The Beatles changed everything about pop music. The musicians who hated the band might disagree on principle, but their legions of fans would defend them.
If you find yourself studying beneath the amber trees of Harvard Yard looking for warmth in the chilly weather, here are 10 ...
When it comes to creating a good song that will still be iconic decades down the line, The Beatles have a pretty strong track record. After John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George ...
While “Don’t Let Me Down” by the Beatles may not be the most lyrically intricate song that the iconic quartet produced, the song did emerge from a complex set of emotions. A chorus of four Don’t let ...
Even casual Beatles fans are aware that “Hey Jude” was written in honor of Julian Lennon, but did you know there are several other songs from the Fab Four that were inspired by real people? From ...
It starts with an unassuming count-in and heavy piano chords before the slightly nasal, eminently distinctive voice of John Lennon emerges: “I know it’s true/It’s all because of you/And if I make it ...
J ust because John Lennon was in The Beatles doesn’t mean he loved every track they ever released. While many fans still sing ...
During the pandemic, Ian Leslie wrote a Substack essay called “64 Reasons to Celebrate Paul McCartney,” arguing that despite his accomplishments, the ex-Beatle was underrated. But he didn’t delve much ...
With all the hoopla around “Now and Then” — which has been officially billed as “The Last Beatles Song” and erroneously described as the legendary group’s “first new song in 50 years” — some ...