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The Beatles Bible

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    Our guide to the essential Beatles albums
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    The Beatles' history, from birth to the break-up and beyond
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    Read profiles of Beatle people – the musicians, collaborators, friends and family
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    Read the stories behind each of The Beatles' songs
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  • Beatles song of the day

    What Goes On

    Rubber Soul album coverOne of John Lennon's earliest songs, What Goes On was written before the group had a recording contract, and was never performed live. The Beatles recorded it for 1965's Rubber Soul, where it had, uniquely, a Lennon-McCartney-Starkey credit. Read more »

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    The Beatles - Ticket To Ride

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  • 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

    • sheldon said: "I have always loved What Goes On. Great choppy rhythm playing and lively.." on What Goes On
    • Todd said: "Love the songs Wings, one of his best..." on UK album release: Ringo The 4th by Ringo Starr
    • Amit Kshirsagar said: "What I notice about this song is that on the BBC version John Lennon sin.." on Slow Down
    • Richie said: "If it was written and recorded on the 18th and at 4:30 am (19th) remixed.." on Recording, mixing: Birthday
    • Michael said: ""Yes there’s everyone that works with the Beatles has a different opinio.." on A Day In The Life
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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

    • Paul McCartney live at iHeartRadio Music Festival, Las Vegas
      Saturday 21 September 2013
    • The Beatles: officially bigger than Jesus, according to Google
      Monday 21 September 2009
    • UK album release: Rushes by The Fireman (Paul McCartney and Youth)
      Monday 21 September 1998
    • Filming: Magical Mystery Tour
      Thursday 21 September 1967
    • The Beatles return to England from America
      Monday 21 September 1964
    • Live: Tower Ballroom, New Brighton, Wallasey
      Friday 21 September 1962
    • Live: Litherland Town Hall, Liverpool
      Thursday 21 September 1961
    • Live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime)
      Thursday 21 September 1961
    • Live: Indra Club, Hamburg
      Wednesday 21 September 1960
  • Featured article

    May Pang interview

    May PangIn January 2011 May Pang agreed to be interviewed for The Beatles Bible about her time with John Lennon, her thoughts on Cynthia and Yoko, and that infamous UFO story. Read more »

  • Beatles album of the month

    Rubber Soul

    Rubber Soul album coverThe Beatles' sixth UK album and 11th US long-player, Rubber Soul showed the group maturing from their earlier pop performances, exploring different styles of songwriting and instrumentation, and pushing boundaries inside the studio. Read more »

  • I want to tell you…

    "I started to be an engineer but I banged me thumb on the first day. I became a drummer because it was the only thing I could do. But whenever I hear another drummer I know I'm no good." - Ringo Starr

  • From the Fab Forum

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      By The Hole Got Fixed, 4 hours ago
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      For those in the cheaper seats: A John Lennon Club in John Lennon
      By Ron Nasty, 4 hours ago
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      The Baker's Dozen in Forum games
      By Ahhh Girl, 17 hours ago
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      In My Life – what's happening in your life currently? in All together now
      By Ahhh Girl, 18 hours ago
  • In the spotlight

    Neil Aspinall

    Neil AspinallA childhood friend of Paul McCartney and George Harrison, Neil Aspinall became The Beatles' road manager, personal assistant and manager of Apple Corps. Read more »



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      Thursday 26 August 2021
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