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How 'Let It Be ... Naked' Led to Our New Understanding of the Beatles' End

How ‘Let It Be … Naked’ Led to Our New Understanding of the Beatles’ End

Released 20 years ago today, ‘Let It Be … Naked’ cleared the way for a larger reclamation project. The Beatles’ split would be completely reevaluated.

Yes, 'Now and Then' Is an Actual Beatles Song

Yes, ‘Now and Then’ Is an Actual Beatles Song

Decades later, the Beatles’ uncanny penchant for composing easily hummable melodies remains in full bloom.

Jeff Lynne's Dream to Work With Reunited Beatles Had Tense Initial Moments

Jeff Lynne’s Dream to Work With Reunited Beatles Had Tense Initial Moments

Jeff Lynne’s Beatles collaboration yielded two hit singles – and partial work on a third song, “Now and Then,” which is apparently slated for release soon.

Paul Levinson - 'It's Real Life: An Alternate History of the Beatles' (2022)

Paul Levinson – ‘It’s Real Life: An Alternate History of the Beatles’ (2022)

Winner of the Mary Shelley Award, Paul Levinson’s ‘It’s Real Life: An Alternate History of the Beatles’ is totally original, fascinating and a lot of fun.

Five Must-Hear Deep Cuts from the Beatles' 'Past Masters'

Five Must-Hear Deep Cuts from the Beatles’ ‘Past Masters’

Songs that didn’t make the Beatles’ original U.K. albums and the ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ LP were collected 35 years ago today on ‘Past Masters.’

Love It or Hate It, the Beatles' 'Magical Mystery Tour' Film Always Intrigues

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

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.

The Largely Forgotten Beatles B-Side That Tied Their Influences Together

The Largely Forgotten Beatles B-Side That Tied Their Influences Together

Passed over as an A-side, “Thank You Girl” illustrated the foundational role the blues, R&B, and early rock ‘n’ roll played in the Beatles’ early sound.

Two Beatles Songs That Take the 'Revolver' Reissue to the Next Level

Two Beatles Songs That Take the ‘Revolver’ Reissue to the Next Level

The revolution in sound associated with the Beatles’ soon-to-be-reissued ‘Revolver’ actually began with a couple of its bonus tracks.

This Triple-Platinum Beatles Compilation Shouldn't Disappear Into History

This Triple-Platinum Beatles Compilation Shouldn’t Disappear Into History

Originally released 45 years ago today, ‘Love Songs’ is perfect for those who prefer softer touches of the Beatles. Yet it’s never been reissued.