Unjustly Overlooked ‘Menlove Ave’ Actually Put John Lennon In His Best Light
Released 40 years ago this week, ‘Menlove Ave’ contains unvarnished demos and other miscellaneous musings cut by John Lennon during mid-’70s sessions.
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How the Beatles’ Struggles to Follow the ‘Help!’ Movie Led Directly to ‘Revolver’
Mike Tiano delves into the difficulties that surrounded the Beatles’ attempt to film a follow-up to ‘Help!’ What happened next changed rock music forever.
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.
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.
Bernie Chiaravalle on ‘Chiara Destino’ and the Perfect Cover Song: Something Else! Interview
Preston Frazier was joined by Bernie Chiaravalle to discuss his latest release, ‘Chiara Destino,’ and choosing the perfect cover songs.
Acknowledging an Influence? Or Grounds for a Lawsuit?
“Greensleeves” has disappeared from the end of the Beatles’ “All You Need Is Love” – and that’s just the beginning.
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.
How John Lennon Came Roaring Back on the Beatles’ White Album
John Lennon tended to recede within Paul McCartney’s ‘Sgt. Pepper’ concept. Then the Beatles’ White Album arrived 55 years ago today.
