The Beatles’ Charismatic ‘Help!’: 60 Years Later
Mike Tiano argues that the often-overlooked ‘Help!’ film is a lively reminder of why the Beatles were, and remain, a positive and lasting phenomenon.
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A Rare Beatles Cover Proves John Lennon Was Wrong About His Voice
Apple finally released a treasure trove of Beatles radio performances 30 years ago this week – but one song from ‘Live at the BBC’ stood out.
60 Years Later, the Beatles’ ‘Hard Day’s Night’ Is Still Revolutionary
‘A Hard Day’s Night’ premiered in the U.S. in August 1964, catapulting the Beatles into stratospheric fame.
Why the Beatles Were the First Global Cultural Phenomenon
The Beatles leapt onto the international stage some 60 years ago. Mike Tiano returns to that remarkable era to explain how it happened.
Ringo Starr’s Top Five Interpretations of Songs by the Other Beatles
Ringo Starr’s platinum-selling Top 10 smash ‘Ringo’ arrived 50 years ago with his very best interpretation of a song from a former bandmate.
Yes, ‘Now and Then’ Is an Actual Beatles Song
Decades later, the Beatles’ uncanny penchant for composing easily hummable melodies remains in full bloom.
Steve Lukather on ‘Bridges,’ Toto’s Next Era and Remaining an All-Starr
In an exclusive interview, Toto’s Steve Lukather describes how long-time bandmate Ringo Starr helped him through the darkest days of the lockdown era.
Love It or Hate It, the Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ Film Always Intrigues
The Beatles premiered their blatantly weird, critically savaged ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ film 55 years ago today on the BBC.
Beatles Gift Guide: Kit O’Toole’s Top 2022 Albums, Books, Movies + More
A number of book, CD, DVD/Blu-ray, and vinyl releases kept Beatles fans busy this year. Kit O’Toole is here to help Santa sort them all out.
Beatles Gift Guide: Kit O’Toole’s Top 2021 Albums, Books, Movies, Box Sets + More
For Beatles fans, 2021 proved to be a bonanza.
