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There are few albums in the history of music, let alone The Beatles’ discography, that hold as much cultural significance as Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. It was the beginning of the band’s new studio-bound experimentation, particularly for Paul McCartney, who reveled in the opportunity to illuminate The Beatles’ kaleidoscopic psychedelia. However, it also faced a dimming opinion from John Lennon. Despite Sgt. Pepper’s being arguably the most mythical prevalent album by The Beatles, Lennon had complicated thoughts that some of the record’s results were “garbage.” Lennon felt creatively detached from the artistry of the record when McCartney took control, and felt the music on records like The White Album was “far superior.”  What Led The Beatles to Create 'Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band'

McCartney wrote over half of the album’s material, and with that, his creative control over the actual recordings was also increased. McCartney confirmed this by sharing in the ‘90s that “If records had a director within a band, I sort of directed Pepper.” But not every band member was exactly thrilled with the new directi details

Beatles fans everywhere, the wait is over: exactly 30 years after the original release, The Beatles Anthology, the story of the Beatles as told by the Beatles themselves, is back. Friday 21 November is the day of the enriched record release of the Anthology 4 volume on behalf of Universal Music, while from Wednesday 26 November on Disney+ (on three dates: 26, 27 and 28 November, with three episodes available per day) the documentary series is released, completed by a ninth, previously unreleased episode. And already this is a sign of the times: 30 years ago the three double Cd were of course Emi and the series by the American broadcaster Abc. But All things must pass, as Uncle George sings in Anthology 3, everything passes in this world, except a very few things. Like the Beatles and the passion of those who love them. In the name of this passion, we previewed the four volumes of the new The Beatles Anthology Collections and watched the ninth instalment of the doc. Here's what we got out of it.

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The first adjective worth spending is 'sumptuous'. The alternative is between the 8-CD version (four doubles) or the 12-vinyl version (four triples). The latter finally does justice to the original concept of the details

John Lennon credited Black artists, especially Chuck Berry, as The Beatles’ biggest musical influences.  Lennon highlighted Liverpool's exposure to Black music, unlike much of Britain and Europe.  "Berry is the greatest influence on earth," Lennon declared, naming Berry, Bo Diddley, and Little Richard.

It’s no surprise that The Beatles drew inspiration from musical legends before them, from the Everly Brothers to Elvis Presley. But as talented as the Fab Four were, even John Lennon couldn’t deny the impact of one artist — the one he crowned the “greatest influence on earth.”  For Lennon, hearing blues, R&B, and early rock ’n’ roll, music rooted in African American culture, was one of the most transformative experiences of his life. Of course, second only to meeting his wife, Yoko Ono.

While visiting JET’s new Chicago offices in 1972, Lennon looked back on his Liverpool childhood and the iconic musicians who influenced the path of his music.

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If you’re a massive fan of The Beatles, you’ve undoubtedly perused the numerous documentaries on the Fab Four. Disney will release a restored and expanded documentary series, The Beatles Anthology, on November 26. 

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, The Beatles Anthology has been restored and will be released with previously unseen footage of the Fab Four.  The docu-series premieres on Disney+ with the first three episodes on November 26, 2025.
Beatlemania continues to take hold of the world with The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, a four-part movie series starring Paul Mescal (as Sir Paul McCartney), Barry Keoghan (as Ringo Starr), Joseph Quinn (as George Harrison), and Harris Dickinson (as John Lennon).

What is The Beatles Anthology?

Disney has released the trailer for the upcoming restored docu-series, which will premiere on November 26 with the first three episodes. Then, the next three will release on November 27, and the final three on November 28.

Originally broadcast in 1995, The Beatles Anthology features John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr discussing their time in the band, from their early days in Liverpool through details

During their reign, The Beatles were the No. 1 band in the world. You can argue that fact until you’re blue in the face, but that is the reality, and the numbers prove it. In the roughly eight years they were together, The Beatles had 20 No. 1 hits and 19 No. 1 albums. Needless to say, they dominated the charts, and consequently, they kicked these three iconic songs from No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Both of these songs are certainly among the greatest of all time. Without context, determining which song knocked the other out of the No. 1 spot is a coin toss. In 1970, Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water” peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for six consecutive weeks. However, when “Let It Be” was released, that changed.

A month after the release of “Let It Be”, The Beatles booted Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water” from the top spot. Subsequently, the iconic Beatles single stayed at the No. 1 spot for two weeks. It was the band’s penultimate No. 1 hit on the chart.
“Paperback Writer” & “Paint It Black” by The Rolling Stones

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Other than the occasional track, like the 1972 single “Give Ireland Back to the Irish,” Paul McCartney isn’t generally associated with topical songs. But he’s changing his tune, so to speak, as part of a new protest by musicians against copyright theft by AI companies.

Originally released this past February, the album Is This What We Want? consisted entirety of background noise taped at recording studios, but no actual voices, songs, or instruments. The project was designed to draw attention to the way AI companies could exploit recorded music, along with other art forms, as the basis for projects, thanks to a proposed change in U.K. copyright law. According to a statement from the album organizers at the time, the record’s use of silence was meant to symbolize “the impact we expect the government’s proposals would have on musicians’ livelihoods.”

For the album’s upcoming vinyl release on Dec. 8, McCartney contributed his own blank slate: “Bonus Track,” which spans 2 minutes and 45 seconds long of silence.

Speaking to the BBC earlier this year, McCartney discussed his concerns about AI infiltrating his business. “You get young details

The mid-1970s were a tumultuous time for George Harrison, marking a period he called a “bit of a bender” as he spread himself thin on multiple music projects, partook in plenty of drugs and alcohol, and watched his relationships falter (or fail completely). Interestingly, his former bandmate, John Lennon, was going through a similar phase during what would become known as Lennon’s “lost weekend.” Several years had passed since The Beatles split, and the comedown was proving to be rather difficult.

For Harrison, this translated into some rather lackluster and divisive music, including a track he released on November 18, 1974. The ex-Beatle released two singles in the States: “Dark Horse” as the A-side and “I Don’t Care Anymore” as the B-side. The latter track had clear country and skiffle influences, harkening back to Harrison’s early days with The Beatles in Liverpool. But aside from this rootsy homage, the song did little to impress critics. Most seized the opportunity to reference the song title, claiming that the performance and lyrical content showed Harrison really didn’t care. If he didn’t, they wondered, why should they?

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“I was just too frightened – it was too big a moment with everyone looking at the guitar player. I couldn’t do it”: Paul McCartney was meant to be the Beatles’ lead guitarist – then stage fright led him to George Harrison.

Picture “The Beatles” in your mind – what do you see? There's the logo, four mop-top lads in suits, screaming girls mobbing airport runways... and Paul McCartney plucking away at his Hofner violin bass guitar.  Obviously, though, generational talent that he is, McCartney is and always has been a mean guitarist as well. Even before the world's most famous rock group went their separate ways, McCartney had already put to vinyl an enviable catalog of six-string greatness.

PAUL McCARTNEY: A great thing about Liverpool, Newcastle, Glasgow and the provinces, is that they all have places with famous names, and the first gig with The Quarry Men was on Broadway – in Liverpool. (We made our first record in a little demo studio in Kensington, Liverpool.)

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The Beatles had already announced their breakup to the world by the time Let It Be was released in 1970. They left behind a somewhat star-crossed project that had been hanging around for more than a year after its initial sessions before its release.

The chaos going on behind the scenes wasn’t able to overwhelm what the Fab Four accomplished from a musical sense. Here are five stories behind the songs on Let It Be that you might not know.  The “Two” are Paul and Linda.

When you listen to the song “Two Of Us” without any context behind its making, you might assume that it’s about the relationship between Paul McCartney and John Lennon. After all, the pair sing in close, two-part harmony in the song in a way that they hadn’t done in years. And the lyrics speak with nostalgia about warm memories and great times spent together. But McCartney, who wrote the track, was actually referring to the getaways he took with wife Linda whenever The Beatles’ drama seemed overwhelming.
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“Across The Universe” was the song that The Beatles couldn’t get right, despite the inherent beauty of the John Lennon composition. They f details

Disney+ debuted an all-new trailer and key art for its upcoming release of The Beatles Anthology. Episodes 1-3 of the series launch on November 26, followed by Episodes 4-6 on November 27 and Episodes 7-9 on November 28.

The Beatles Anthology, Apple Corps’ landmark, UK-produced documentary series exploring the life and times of the most influential and beloved band of all time, as told by The Beatles themselves, will make its streaming debut exclusively on Disney+ beginning November 26. Beautifully restored and expanded from eight to nine episodes, the series offers an unprecedented and intimate view of The Beatles’ legendary trajectory and inner workings.

John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr take us along for the ride as they revisit the highs and lows and twists and turns of The Beatles’ long and winding eight years as a band. The series spans the band’s gritty, hungry early days, to the phenomenon of Beatlemania and global superstardom. The series’ new ninth episode features illuminating and previously unreleased footage of Paul, George and Ringo during the creation of the original 1990s Anthology series and music project. The Beatles Anthology was origin details

George Martin, the legendary producer, played a crucial role in shaping The Beatles’ musical journey. His keen sense of melody transformed the band from a garage act into a sophisticated musical powerhouse. Early in their career, however, Martin had significant reservations about their original material.
Martin’s Initial Concerns about The Beatles

Before meeting George Martin, The Beatles struggled to secure a recording contract. Their manager, Brian Epstein, encountered rejection from several labels. Decca Records even claimed that guitar bands were “on the way out.” When Epstein finally approached Martin, he expected skepticism.

Martin initially viewed Epstein as desperate.  He described Parlophone, his label, as primarily a comedy label.
Martin’s first impression of The Beatles was negative, believing they weren’t suited for his label’s image.

Martin suggested significant changes within the band. He expressed doubts about drummer Pete Best, leading to the recruitment of Ringo Starr. This transition marked a turning point in their sound and dynamics.  

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The only full-length shows that John Lennon ever performed after the breakup of The Beatles were in 1972, the One to One concerts at New York's Madison Square Garden. The shows helped shine a light on deplorable conditions at a facility for disabled children. Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, had recently moved to the States, and a new documentary called "One To One: John & Yoko" focuses on the 18 months they lived in a Greenwich Village apartment, dedicating themselves to political activism. It's streaming now on HBO, and their son, Sean Ono Lennon, was an executive producer on the film. He says the guiding principle behind his parents' activism was simple.

SEAN ONO LENNON: You know, peace and love is the answer. There's that famous quote of my dad, where he says, you can't fight the man with violence because violence is the language that, you know, the powers that be understand at. But what they can't deal with is love and humor. And I think that's - kind of sums it up.

CHANG: His parents seemed inseparable in their activism. I mean, John and Yoko, even that pair of names was like its own entity. And so I asked Sean how hard was it for his mom to carve out an identity that was separate and distinct from his f details

Paul McCartney is the biggest living rock star today and arguably the greatest rock star of all time. And the general public knows every nook and cranny of his career. However, in his catalog of over 1,000 released songs, we believe these three singles of McCartney’s simply don’t get enough praise.

“Warm And Beautiful” by Paul McCartney & Wings

The most popular songs from Paul McCartney’s solo career and career with Wings are “Maybe I’m Amazed”, “Band On The Run”, “Live And Let Die”, “Jet”, and several others. Although amid all these songs is a romantic ballad that simply hasn’t received a staple status. That song is the 1976 single from Wings’ album, Wings at the Speed of Sound, “Warm And Beautiful”.

Given that it was not released as an official single, it didn’t chart on any significant charts. Regardless, it is a phenomenal track that shows McCartney’s emotionality at its finest. After listening to this song, you will surely look at your relationships with a little more romance than before.  “Monkberry Moon Delight” by Paul & Linda McCartney

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Paul McCartney and John Lennon wrote some of their most iconic Beatles songs in the music room of 57 Wimpole Street, the home of McCartney’s girlfriend, Jane Asher. The home, described in Barry Miles’ Many Years From Now as a “Peter Pan house,” was a sprawling, six-story home with plenty of room for Asher’s parents and siblings to live and work comfortably. McCartney joined the fold after getting the fuzzy end of the lollipop in an apartment Brian Epstein rented for The Beatles after hotel staff began complaining of squealing fans running rampant down the halls, looking for the young lads from Liverpool during their stay.

That “fuzzy end” was the smallest room in the whole flat, which was the only one available after the rest of The Beatles called dibs on the room they wanted. (McCartney was late to arrive at the apartment, hence the smallest room.) After lamenting his living conditions for so long, Asher suggested that he move into her family’s house. Her mother already approved. He had a great relationship with the rest of the Asher family. And besides, how fun would it be to live with your girlfriend in a cushy London house that had all the homey atmosphere that The Bea details

John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr of the Beatles started out in Liverpool, England, but it wasn’t long before the band took the entire world by storm. As the group ascended to superstardom, the famed foursome expanded their horizons and put down roots around the UK and beyond.

The group’s 1964 song “I’ll Follow the Sun” is “a ‘Leaving of Liverpool’ song,” McCartney explained in his 2021 book The Lyrics. “I’m leaving this rainy northern town for someplace where more is happening.” The Beatles’ rise to fame is explored in the 2024 documentary Beatles ’64 (streaming on Disney+), featuring never-before-seen footage of the group and its packs of fans during the frenzy of Beatlemania. Of course, it wasn’t all massive crowds and wild concerts; the four led quieter lives in their time at home, where they penned and practiced some of their greatest hits. To provide a peek behind the curtain into their private worlds, we’ve rounded up some domestic snapshots of the iconic musicians below.

Source: MSN