Articles by: Kit O'Toole

The Beatles, "She Said She Said," from 'Revolver' (1966): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “She Said She Said,” from ‘Revolver’ (1966): Deep Beatles

John Lennon’s willingness to shatter traditional notions of song structure and lyrical themes helped set the Beatles apart from other groups.

The Beatles, "Another Girl" from Help! (1965): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Another Girl” from Help! (1965): Deep Beatles

Another step in the Beatles’ development, “Another Girl” turned conventional love songs and traditional pop structures on their heads.

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‘1974: The Promotion Man – New York City,’ by Dave Morrell (2015): Books

Dave Morrell paints a vivid picture of the 1970s music business, punctuated by memorable hangs with musical idols like John Lennon and Ron Wood.

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‘Gone With the Wind: The Remarkable Rise and Tragic Fall of Lynyrd Skynyrd’ (2015)

Comprehensive and unflinching, ‘Gone With the Wind’ traces Lynyrd Skynyrd’s rise to success, their tragic end, and their controversial reunion.

The Beatles, "You Won't See Me" from Rubber Soul (1965): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “You Won’t See Me” from Rubber Soul (1965): Deep Beatles

Paul McCartney’s “You Won’t See Me” points to a larger theme on the Beatles’ 1965 album ‘Rubber Soul’: the anguish and complexity of love.

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Traveling Wilburys, “End of the Line” from Volume One (1989): One Track Mind

The Traveling Wilburys’ debut, released in October 1988, featured a should’ve-been-hit that summed up this all-star amalgam’s enduring charm.

Paul McCartney - 'Pipes of Peace' (1983; 2015 reissue)

Paul McCartney – ‘Pipes of Peace’ (1983; 2015 reissue)

Reissuing ‘Tug of War’ and ‘Pipes of Peace’ simultaneously poses an intriguing question: Is Paul McCartney inviting us to compare and contrast?

Paul McCartney - 'Tug of War' (1982; 2015 reissue)

Paul McCartney – ‘Tug of War’ (1982; 2015 reissue)

‘Tug of War,’ an album that chronicled Paul McCartney’s journey from fond reminiscing to grief to artistic rebirth, has aged well.

The Beatles, "Within You Without You" from Sgt. Pepper's (1967): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Within You Without You” from Sgt. Pepper’s (1967): Deep Beatles

George Harrison established his songwriting skills on “Within You Without You,” an often-overlooked Beatles track that boldly explored Indian styles.

The Beatles, "Why Don't We Do It In the Road?" from The White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Why Don’t We Do It In the Road?” from The White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

During the late stages of the Beatles’ ‘White Album’ sessions, Paul McCartney made a controversial decision to enter the studio by himself.