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Exploring Lesser-Known Moments From 'Let It Be': Deep Beatles

Exploring Lesser-Known Moments From ‘Let It Be’: Deep Beatles

‘Deep Beatles’ author Kit O’Toole digs into five key cuts from their last-released album ‘Let It Be,’ which arrived 50 years today.

The Favorite Beatle: Taking an Eternal Question to the Next Level

The Favorite Beatle: Taking an Eternal Question to the Next Level

“Who’s your favorite Beatle?” It’s something I am fond of asking.

How John Lennon's Aptly Named 'Instant Karma' Set a Career Template

How John Lennon’s Aptly Named ‘Instant Karma’ Set a Career Template

Recorded over a single day 50 years ago this month, John Lennon’s ‘Instant Karma’ pointed the way for the triumph of his solo debut.

Beatles Gift Guide: Kit O'Toole's Top 2019 Albums, Books, Movies, Box Sets and More

Beatles Gift Guide: Kit O’Toole’s Top 2019 Albums, Books, Movies, Box Sets and More

Vinyl loving fans of the Beatles, rejoice: 2019 was your year. But we found plenty of books, movies, box sets and other fun stuff, too.

John Lennon, "Nobody Loves You [When You're Down and Out]" (1974): Deep Cuts

John Lennon, “Nobody Loves You [When You’re Down and Out]” (1974): Deep Cuts

We return to a harrowing, lesser-heard moment from John Lennon’s ‘Walls and Bridges,’ released 45 years ago today.

The Beatles, "Leave My Kitten Alone" (1964/1995, 'Anthology 1'): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Leave My Kitten Alone” (1964/1995, ‘Anthology 1’): Deep Beatles

Despite languishing for decades, “Leave My Kitten Alone” showed how the Beatles could reshape songs to fit a new, harder-rocking sound.

The Beatles, "How Do You Do It" (1962): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “How Do You Do It” (1962): Deep Beatles

It may be known as the Beatles hit that wasn’t, but “How Do You Do It” embodies an era in pop music.

The Beatles, "Child of Nature" (1968): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Child of Nature” (1968): Deep Beatles

Songs can change radically from demo to final version. Nothing demonstrates this fact more than the Beatles’ “Child of Nature.”

The Beatles, "Yer Blues" from the White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Yer Blues” from the White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

Is this Beatles deep cut a parody of blues cliches, or John Lennon’s sincere cry for help?

The Beatles, "Good Night" from the White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Good Night” from the White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

Ringo Starr may have been the only member of the Beatles to appear on “Good Night,” but it was very much a group effort.