Post Tagged with: "White Album"

The Beatles, "Long, Long, Long," from The White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Long, Long, Long,” from The White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

The Beatles’ darkly experimental “Long, Long, Long” foreshadows a frequent trope in George Harrison’s solo work: comparing spiritual and romantic love.

The Beatles, "Sexy Sadie" from The White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Sexy Sadie” from The White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

The Beatles’ controversial visit to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi inspired one of the most bitter John Lennon compositions.

The Beatles, "Martha My Dear" from The White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Martha My Dear” from The White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

The Beatles’ “Martha My Dear” incorporates other genres into rock, but also subverts the typical verse-chorus form.

The Beatles, "Revolution 1" from The White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Revolution 1” from The White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

The Beatles’ “Revolution 1” provides no definitive answers, reflecting the turbulent time period from which it emerged.

The Beatles, "Piggies" from The White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Piggies” from The White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

As politics continues to dominate the news in this U.S. election season, the Beatles’ “Piggies” resonates stronger than ever.

The Beatles, "Why Don't We Do It In the Road?" from The White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Why Don’t We Do It In the Road?” from The White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

During the late stages of the Beatles’ ‘White Album’ sessions, Paul McCartney made a controversial decision to enter the studio by himself.

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Yoko Ono on the making of the Beatles’ avant-garde ‘Revolution 9’: ‘We just did it’

“Revolution 9” remains as big a mystery today as it was the moment it appeared on the Beatles’ 1968 self-titled album.

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The Beatles, “Savoy Truffle” from The White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

Many Beatles songs contain two key elements: wordplay and nods to their R&B roots. George Harrison is no stranger to either aspect, and few songs encapsulate these qualities like “Savoy Truffle,” the White Album track You May Also Like: The Beatles, “Piggies” from The White Album (1968): Deep Beatles TheRead More