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‘Here Comes The Sun’: The Story Behind The Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ Song

With George Harrison’s songwriting blossoming during the ‘Abbey Road’ sessions, ‘Here Comes The Sun’ emerged as a standout song from the album.

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Pop Music: The World’s Most Important Art Form

Many people mistake pop music as disposable. But from the blues to The Beatles, some of the most important artistic statements have been wrapped up in the world’s most popular songs.

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‘Everybody’s Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey’: The Story Behind The Song

Capturing The Beatles as a visceral rock band, ‘Everybody’s Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey’ is one of their most spirited performances of 1968.

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Places I’ll Remember: A Guide To The Must-See Sights In The Beatles’ Liverpool

From the Cavern Club to childhood homes and the inspiration for ‘Strawberry Fields,’ this is a guide to the must-see sites in The Beatles’ Liverpool.

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Best Paul McCartney Songs: 20 Essential Post-Beatles Macca Tracks

The best Paul McCartney songs reveal that, as a solo artist, he has always continued to explore the boundaries of pop and rock music.

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‘Yesterday’: The Story Behind The Beatles’ Song

The Beatles’ most-covered song, ‘Yesterday’ inspired a movie of the same name, and remains a high-water mark in The Beatles’ career.

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‘Blackbird’: The Story Behind The Beatles’ Delicate Song

One of the first songs recorded for 'The White Album,' 'Blackbird' found Paul McCartney responding to the civil-rights movement of the 60s.

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All You Need Is The Summer Of Love: How 1967 Sparked A Revolution

The summer of 1967 has taken on an almost mythical magic, a psychedelic summer of love with beautiful people turning on, tuning in, and dropping out from Hyde Park to Haight-Ashbury.

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‘Revolution’: The Story Behind The Beatles’ Song

The Beatles recorded three versions of ‘Revolution,’ from an all-out rocker to an abstract collage, capturing the chaos and unrest of the summer of 1968.

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‘Let It Be’: From The “Get Back” Sessions To The Beatles’ Final Album

By the time ‘Let It Be’ was released, in May 1970, The Beatles had split. The band that had defined the 60s had a new chapter ahead.

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Best Motown Beatles Covers: When Motown Met The Beatles

Motown Records was a huge inspiration for The Beatles in their early days, but the influence ran both ways, as the best Motown Beatles covers reveal.

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Muscle Shoals Studio: A History Of The Soul Of America

The legendary Muscle Shoals studio defined the sound of Southern soul before becoming one of the go-to studios for the biggest names in music.

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Best Cure Songs: 20 Essential Tracks For Lovecats

The best Cure songs reveal the remarkable breadth and depth of a group that can switch with ease from challenging, introspective music to life-affirming pop tunes.

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‘Oh! Darling’: The Story Behind The Beatles’ Song

With nods to the 50s songs that inspired The Beatles in their early days, ‘Oh! Darling’ found them looking to the past while revealing how far they’d come.