Beatles song of the day
Now And Then
Based on a 1970s demo by John Lennon, Now And Then was briefly considered for release on Anthology 3 but was later rejected. Read more »
Tell me what you see
The Beatles - Something (Take 39 / Instrumental / Strings Only / Audio)
Twelve key dates in Beatles history
- 6 July 1957: John Lennon meets Paul McCartney
- 17 August 1960: The Beatles arrive in Hamburg
- 9 February 1961: The Beatles' first Cavern Club show
- 9 November 1961: Brian Epstein meets The Beatles
- 1 January 1962: The Beatles' Decca audition
- 6 June 1962: The first Abbey Road session
- 11 February 1963: Recording the Please Please Me LP
- 7 February 1964: The Beatles' US invasion begins
- 29 August 1966: Live in Candlestick Park, San Francisco - The Beatles' final concert
- 25 June 1967: The Beatles on Our World - All You Need Is Love
- 30 January 1969: The Beatles' rooftop show
- 10 April 1970: Paul McCartney announces the split
Things we said today
David Harvey said: "AFAIK, George played his Fender Stratocaster and John played his Rickenb.." on Day Tripper
David Harvey said: "No he is not - I wish people would stop exaggerating Paul's contribution.." on Day Tripper
Joe said: "The second page of this article says it took place at 9:36 pm GMT. I rec.." on The Beatles on Our World: All You Need Is Love
Jürgen Haus said: "To prevent chaos at Essen Central Station, the Beatles were instructed t.." on Live: Grugahalle, Essen, Germany
pg said: "great song.. and I always thought it was a crappy recording. 4 track is.." on Recording, mixing: Baby You’re A Rich Man
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John Lennon and Paul McCartney are the most successful songwriters in history, with 25 number one singles in the UK and 23 in the US.
On this day in Beatles history
- Friday 27 June 2014
- Thursday 27 June 2013
- Sunday 27 June 2010
- Thursday 27 June 1968
- Monday 27 June 1966
- Sunday 27 June 1965
- Saturday 27 June 1964
- Thursday 27 June 1963
- Wednesday 27 June 1962
- Wednesday 27 June 1962
- Tuesday 27 June 1961
Featured article
The Beatles and Israel
The Rhythm Beatles - as they were known in Hebrew - were scheduled to perform in Israel in 1965. The event was cancelled, however, for reasons which have been hotly debated in the intervening years. Read more »
Beatles album of the month
Magical Mystery Tour
Released as a six-song double EP in the United Kingdom and an 11-song album in the US and elsewhere, Magical Mystery Tour was the soundtrack to the television film of the same name, which was first broadcast in December 1967. Read more »
I want to tell you…
"If U2 thinks they're a big and popular band, then they should sit through this shit and they can see how popular a real band can be." - George Harrison
In the spotlight
Ringo Starr
The Beatles' drummer and occasional singer, Ringo Starr was the oldest member and the last to join the band. Read more »