During an interview with NPR, Paul said his father, James McCartney, was a musician. Paul’s grandfather disapproved of James’ style of music, calling it “tin can music.” Paul said he “couldn’t fathom” ...

On January 29, 1964, The Beatles went to the Pathé Marconi Studios in Paris, France, and recorded their hits “She Loves You” and “I Want To Hold Your Hand” in German. When they were done, “She Loves ...

In the 1997 book Paul McCartney: Many Years From Now, Paul said “All You Need Is Love” references other songs because he decided it should. “‘All You Need Is Love’ was John’s song,” he said. “I threw ...

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Legend tells us that the Beatles wrote "She Loves You" on June 26, 1963, at a U.K. inn, recorded it on July 1 and then issued the single on Aug. 23. But that's not exactly the way things went. In fact ...

The Beatles hold several accolades that prove they are the most commercially and culturally successful band of all time. Between their 20 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, eight Grammy Awards, and ...