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The Beatles, “Sun King” from Abbey Road (1969): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Sun King” from Abbey Road (1969): Deep Beatles

Next in the Abbey Road medley is one of the Beatles’ most beautiful yet mysterious tracks, “Sun King.” In later years, John Lennon dismissed “Sun King” as “a piece of garbage I had around,” but its lovely harmonies and mystical lyrics transform it into an entrancing listening experience. You MayRead More

The Beatles, “You Never Give Me Your Money” from Abbey Road (1969): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “You Never Give Me Your Money” from Abbey Road (1969): Deep Beatles

Deep Beatles’ look at the ‘Abbey Road’ a Paul McCartney song sparked by legal and financial woes from the band’s ill-fated venture Apple Corps.

The Beatles, “Because” from ‘Abbey Road’ (1969): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Because” from ‘Abbey Road’ (1969): Deep Beatles

The Beatles’ “Because” is notable not only for its lush harmonies, but also for Yoko Ono’s increasing influence on John Lennon’s craft.

Follow Something Else! columnist Kit O’Toole for the latest from Chicago’s Fest for Beatles Fans

Follow Something Else! columnist Kit O’Toole for the latest from Chicago’s Fest for Beatles Fans

Something Else! Reviews’ own Kit O’Toole once again brings you all the latest from this weekend’s Fest for Beatles Fans in Chicago, highlighted by her appearance in a pair of interesting panel discussions. You May Also Like: Something Else! Columnist Kit O’Toole to Co-Host First-Ever Solo Beatles Videocast ‘The BeatlesRead More

The Beatles, “Hey Bulldog” from Yellow Submarine (1968): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Hey Bulldog” from Yellow Submarine (1968): Deep Beatles

An all-out rock workout, the Beatles’ “Hey Bulldog” sounds like a ‘White Album,’ but it was recorded specifically for ‘Yellow Submarine.’

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Deep Beatles: “Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!” (Cavern Club, 1962)

What is a well-known Beatles track like “Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!” doing in a column called “Deep Beatles”? After all, their cover has appeared on official releases three times: Beatles for Sale, Live at the BBC, and Anthology 1. You May Also Like: The Beatles, “Boys” from Please Please Me (1963): DeepRead More

“Doctor Robert” from ‘Revolver’ (1966): Deep Beatles

“Doctor Robert” from ‘Revolver’ (1966): Deep Beatles

The Beatles recorded their share of mysterious tracks, but the ‘Revolver’ deep cut “Doctor Robert” continues to baffle critics and fans alike.

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Deep Beatles: Paul McCartney, “Flaming Pie” from Good Evening New York City (2009)

Our series on live Paul McCartney concludes with a perfect example of how live recordings often improve upon studio versions. Some artists use concerts as an occasion to play deep album tracks that may have been unfairly overlooked You May Also Like: Paul McCartney’s ‘Good Evening New York City’ WasRead More

The Beatles, “Nothin’ Shakin’ [But the Leaves on the Trees]” (BBC version, 1963): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Nothin’ Shakin’ [But the Leaves on the Trees]” (BBC version, 1963): Deep Beatles

George Harrison’s “Nothin’ Shakin’ (But the Leaves on the Trees)” was a rocker the Beatles had performed since their Hamburg days.

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Deep Beatles: “Some Other Guy” (BBC, 1963)

Years ago, low-quality footage surfaced of the Beatles performing “Some Other Guy” at the Cavern Club on October 22, 1962. Filmed by Manchester-based Grenada Television, the brief clip captures the Beatles playing before a packed lunchtime crowd at the Cavern. You May Also Like: The Beatles, “Boys” from Please PleaseRead More