On this particular island, there will be sun and sand – but nary an original artist.

“There’s a Place” signals the change the Beatles brought to popular music, fusing rock and pop with complicated harmonies and deeper lyrics.

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While not as well known as other tracks, “I’ll Get You” stands as a superior example of the Beatles’ early material.