Beatles song of the day
In My Life
One of the highlights of the Rubber Soul album, 'In My Life' was written mostly by John Lennon, and started out as a nostalgic set of memories of Liverpool.
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The Beatles - While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Esher Demo / Audio)
Twelve key dates in Beatles history
- 6 July 1957: John Lennon meets Paul McCartney
- 17 August 1960: The Beatles arrive in Hamburg
- 9 February 1961: The Beatles' first Cavern Club show
- 9 November 1961: Brian Epstein meets The Beatles
- 1 January 1962: The Beatles' Decca audition
- 6 June 1962: The first Abbey Road session
- 11 February 1963: Recording the Please Please Me LP
- 7 February 1964: The Beatles' US invasion begins
- 29 August 1966: Live in Candlestick Park, San Francisco - The Beatles' final concert
- 25 June 1967: The Beatles on Our World - All You Need Is Love
- 30 January 1969: The Beatles' rooftop show
- 10 April 1970: Paul McCartney announces the split
Things we said today
- Joe said: "The song was first released on Cloud Nine in November 1987. It was issue.." on This Is Love
- Joe said: "Ah right, thank you. I did wonder if the discrepancy was caused by the d.." on Love Of The Loved
- Slave said: "Ringo’s album was coming out too. The date change on the Macca album was.." on Paul McCartney reacts angrily to a letter from John Lennon and George Harrison, delivered by Ringo Starr
- RingosFriend said: "I thought the article said that the b-side of Now and Then has a true st.." on Love Me Do
- John H.Wheels said: "I was wondering for decades regarding the particular harmonics used by M.." on Drive My Car
Paul McCartney song of the day
Ebony And Ivory
A duet with Stevie Wonder, 'Ebony And Ivory' was the lead single from Paul McCartney's 1982 album Tug Of War.
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Press To Play (1986)
Paul McCartney's sixth solo album was his first collection of new compositions since 1983, and brought a slick, modern feel to his writing and recordings.
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Venus And Mars
The fourth album by Wings, Venus And Mars was the follow-up to the hugely successful Band On The Run. The release featured the fourth and fifth iterations of the group's line-up.
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Dark Horse (1974)
The title track of George Harrison’s fifth solo album, 'Dark Horse' was top 20 hit in the USA.
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Thirty Three & ⅓ (1976)
George Harrison's seventh solo album was his first release on his Dark Horse record label, and contained the singles 'This Song' and 'Crackerbox Palace'.
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Nobody's Child (1971)
Released as a single to raise money for the Romanian Angel Appeal Foundation charity.
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Did you know?
The Beatles had sold approximately 80 million records worldwide by August 1964.
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The 'A Hard Day's Night' opening chord
The distinctive clang which opens 'A Hard Day's Night' became one of the most iconic sounds of the 1960s. Instantly recognisable, it was the perfect beginning to the group's third album and debut feature film.
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Let It Be
The Beatles' last album to be released, Let It Be was mostly recorded in early 1969, prior to Abbey Road. The music was produced by George Martin, and was then prepared for release in 1970 by Phil Spector.
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"The postman wants an autograph. The cab driver wants a picture. The waitress wants a handshake. Everyone wants a piece of you." - John Lennon
On the Fab Forum
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In the spotlight
Brian Epstein
Brian Samuel Epstein was born in Liverpool in 1934. Before his death in 1967 he made his fortune as manager of The Beatles, as well as Gerry and the Pacemakers, Cilla Black and Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas.
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Born In A Prison
One of three songs by Yoko Ono on the Some Time In New York City album, 'Born In A Prison' was written in praise of personal freedom.
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Mind Games (1973)
John Lennon's fourth solo album, Mind Games was recorded at the beginning of the Lost Weekend, his separation from Yoko Ono. It showed Lennon moving away from the politics of Some Time In New York City, and a return to more introspective songwriting.
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Photograph (1973)
The lead single from the Ringo album, 'Photograph' was a chart topper in Australia, Canada, and the USA.
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Bad Boy (1978)
The seventh studio album by Ringo Starr, Bad Boy saw him reunite with producer Vini Poncia, with whom he had collaborated on Ringo The 4th.
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