Post Tagged with: "Anthology 1"

The Beatles, “Leave My Kitten Alone” (1964/1995, ‘Anthology 1’): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Leave My Kitten Alone” (1964/1995, ‘Anthology 1’): Deep Beatles

Despite languishing for decades, “Leave My Kitten Alone” showed how the Beatles could reshape songs to fit a new, harder-rocking sound.

The Beatles, “How Do You Do It” (1962): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “How Do You Do It” (1962): Deep Beatles

It may be known as the Beatles hit that wasn’t, but “How Do You Do It” embodies an era in pop music.

The Beatles, “One After 909” from Anthology 1 (1995): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “One After 909” from Anthology 1 (1995): Deep Beatles

If one wants to learn about the music the Beatles listened to in the 1950s, “One After 909” provides an instant lesson.

The Beatles, “Ain’t She Sweet” from Anthology 1 (1961): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Ain’t She Sweet” from Anthology 1 (1961): Deep Beatles

The Beatles’ take on “Ain’t She Sweet” remains notable not only for being one of their earliest recordings, but also as a snapshot of their nascent days in Hamburg.

The Beatles, “In Spite of All the Danger” from ‘Anthology 1’ (1958): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “In Spite of All the Danger” from ‘Anthology 1’ (1958): Deep Beatles

“In Spite of All the Danger” may not rank among the best Beatles songs, but it remains notable for multiple reasons.

The Beatles, “Cry for a Shadow” from Anthology 1 (1961): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Cry for a Shadow” from Anthology 1 (1961): Deep Beatles

The first Beatles’ first original composition to be professionally recorded, “Cry for A Shadow” was an early step in the process of developing their creative skills.

The Beatles, “Free as a Bird” from Anthology 1 (1995): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Free as a Bird” from Anthology 1 (1995): Deep Beatles

“Free as a Bird” provides an epilogue, albeit imperfect, to the Beatles’ story.