The Beatles Archives: 12/2024

John Lennon - The Beatles - 1965

The first Beatles song John Lennon was proud of writing: “It was ridiculous”

It was a work in process.

Dec 16, 2024

John Lennon - 1973 - Yoko Ono

How hatred inspired John Lennon to write one of his biggest hits

He was sick of the song.

Callum MacHattie

Dec 16, 2024

Paul McCartney - John Lennon - The Beatles - 1960s

The two Beatles songs John Lennon called Paul McCartney’s “last gasp”

Harsh.

Dec 16, 2024

Ringo Starr - Richard Starkey - The Beatles - Drummer - 1960s

Ringo Starr’s first band: Who were the Hurricanes?

Formative.

Dec 16, 2024

Paul McCartney

‘Blackbird’: The subtlety of Paul McCartney’s social commentary

Exceptional.

Dec 16, 2024

If Bob Dylan had created a band, would they have sounded like The Beatles?

“Just beautiful”: How Bob Dylan’s masterpiece changed The Beatles’ songwriting

“It seemed to go on and on.”

Dec 16, 2024

Ginger Baker - Drummer - Cream - 1980

“It’s the individuality”: The two bands Ginger Baker thought were irreplaceable

A fair selection.

Dec 15, 2024

Paul McCartney - Linda McCartney - WINGS

The Beatles song played at Linda McCartney’s funeral: “Total heartbreak”

A song for strength.

Dec 15, 2024

Paul McCartney announces the Beatles breakup

The classic Beatles song Paul McCartney was “worried stiff” was awful

A surprising admission.

Dec 15, 2024

David Bowie - John Lennon - Split

Five classic tracks with secret famous backing vocalists

Are they bigger than the artist whose song they feature on?

Callum MacHattie

Dec 15, 2024

The Stooges - Bruce Springsteen - Bikini Kill - Green Day - The Smiths

10 classic songs that started entire genres

The beginnings of a new era.

Dec 14, 2024

George Harrison - 1980s

What would ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ have sounded like with George Harrison on lead guitar?

A different song entirely.

Dale Maplethorpe

Dec 14, 2024