Post Tagged with: "John Lennon"

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.

The 'Mind Games' Song That Pointed to John Lennon's Reunion With Yoko Ono

The ‘Mind Games’ Song That Pointed to John Lennon’s Reunion With Yoko Ono

Released 50 years ago this week, ‘Mind Games’ opened the door for John Lennon’s Lost Weekend. One song hinted at the sweet reconciliation to come.

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.

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.

Alan White, the Beatles, and Me: An Appreciation

Alan White, the Beatles, and Me: An Appreciation

Mike Tiano remembers how music and Microsoft brought the legendary drummer Alan White into his life.

Beatles Gift Guide: Kit O'Toole's Top 2021 Albums, Books, Movies, Box Sets + More

Beatles Gift Guide: Kit O’Toole’s Top 2021 Albums, Books, Movies, Box Sets + More

For Beatles fans, 2021 proved to be a bonanza.

How the Overlooked 'Menlove Ave' Put John Lennon In His Best Light

How the Overlooked ‘Menlove Ave’ Put John Lennon In His Best Light

Released 35 years ago today, ‘Menlove Ave’ contains unvarnished demos and other miscellaneous musings cut by John Lennon during mid-’70s sessions.

Beatles Gift Guide: Kit O'Toole's Top 2020 Albums, Books, Movies, Box Sets + More

Beatles Gift Guide: Kit O’Toole’s Top 2020 Albums, Books, Movies, Box Sets + More

The past year was marked by twists, turns and delays, but 2020 still included many notable Beatles books, DVDs, albums and collectibles.