The Beatles, “Not Guilty” (1968): Deep Beatles
No song better summarized the fraught period surrounding the Beatles’ White Album than “Not Guilty,” George Harrison’s defense of his talents and spiritual beliefs.
No song better summarized the fraught period surrounding the Beatles’ White Album than “Not Guilty,” George Harrison’s defense of his talents and spiritual beliefs.
Songs can change radically from demo to final version. Nothing demonstrates this fact more than the Beatles’ “Child of Nature.”
Is this Beatles deep cut a parody of blues cliches, or John Lennon’s sincere cry for help?
Paul McCartney’s “Honey Pie” demonstrates once again how the Beatles drew from varying genres to create wholly original music.
Ringo Starr may have been the only member of the Beatles to appear on “Good Night,” but it was very much a group effort.
“I’m Looking Through You” paints a vivid picture of a troubled relationship, but another muse may have inspired this Beatles track: Bob Dylan.
“Little Child” paints a tantalizing picture of the organic sound of the Beatles, giving a taste of their early years.
“Helter Skelter” shatters previous stereotypes of the Beatles and, in turn, reveals the future of rock music.
The Beatles deep cut “Mother Nature’s Son” proves Paul McCartney’s mastery of simplicity in melody, subject and arrangement.
The off-kilter charm of “Don’t Pass Me By” showcased Ringo Starr’s personality, while also serving as the first step on a path away from the Beatles.