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The Next Beatles Album (All Things Must Pass, McCartney, Plastic Ono Band, 1970): More Perfect Playlists

The Next Beatles Album (All Things Must Pass, McCartney, Plastic Ono Band, 1970): More Perfect Playlists

This time, we’re combining tracks from the group’s immediate post-breakup solo albums.

More Perfect Playlists: The Beatles - Revolver (1966)

More Perfect Playlists: The Beatles – Revolver (1966)

Let’s start by getting rid of “Yellow Submarine.” Buy the soundtrack if you feel that strongly about it.

The Beatles, "Ask Me Why" (Star Club, 1962): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Ask Me Why” (Star Club, 1962): Deep Beatles

With the Beatles’ “Ask Me Why,” John Lennon and Paul McCartney embark on their unprecedented run as songwriters.

The Beatles, "The Hippy Hippy Shake" (Star Club, 1962): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “The Hippy Hippy Shake” (Star Club, 1962): Deep Beatles

The Beatles never recorded a studio version of “The Hippy Hippy Shake,” instead using the obscure Chan Romero barnburner to rev up early live audiences.

I Want to Tell You: The Definitive Guide to the Music of the Beatles Volume 1: 1962/1963 by Anthony Robustelli (2014): Books

I Want to Tell You: The Definitive Guide to the Music of the Beatles Volume 1: 1962/1963 by Anthony Robustelli (2014): Books

While Beatles books continue to flood the market, few focus on specific musical details. Who played what instrument? How did producer George Martin contribute to the group’s sound? Finally, and perhaps most importantly, why do the Beatles’ recordings stand the test of time You May Also Like: The Beatles, “DevilRead More

The Beatles Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany 1962 (1977): Deep Beatles

The Beatles Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany 1962 (1977): Deep Beatles

“The Star Club Tapes”: this very phrase inspires spirited debate among Beatles fans.

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I’m Not the Beatles: The John and Yoko Interviews 1969-1972, by Howard Smith (2014)

There’s a moment during the eight-disc set John & Yoko: I’m Not the Beatles when every Beatles fan will envy Village Voice journalist Howard Smith. You May Also Like: The ‘Mind Games’ Song That Pointed to John Lennon’s Reunion With Yoko Ono John Lennon and Yoko Ono Declared ‘Time’s Up’Read More

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Worst Beatles Song Ever?: ‘The Ballad of John and Yoko’ (1969)

The Beatles’ “Ballad of John and Yoko” is a wet noodle of a song, standing beside its much bigger and stronger siblings.

Deep Beatles: "Hold Me Tight" from With the Beatles (1963)

Deep Beatles: “Hold Me Tight” from With the Beatles (1963)

Some Beatles tracks forged new sonic territory, and others just rocked hard. “Hold Me Tight,” a track off 1963’s With the Beatles, harkens back to their beginnings in Hamburg and Liverpool You May Also Like: The Beatles, “Please Mister Postman” from With the Beatles (1963): Deep Beatles The Beatles, “IRead More

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‘He is definitely alive’: Yoko Ono denies long-held rumor about death of Beatles’ Paul McCartney

Each week, Yoko Ono opens the floor for fan questions of any stripe, from her philosophy on art and outlook on life, to her music career and that of her husband John Lennon — both solo and with the Beatles. This week, she confirmed something that’s long been perculating amongRead More