Honey Pie

Paul McCartney's pastiche of the British music hall style was written in 1968 for the White Album. Read more »

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The Beatles' debut US album, Introducing The Beatles, was released on 12 July 12 1963.

John Lennon and the number nine

Releasing the remastered albums and The Beatles: Rock Band on 09-09-09 was no accident. The number nine has had a recurring association with The Beatles - and John Lennon in particular - over the years. Read more »

Help!

The Beatles' fifth official UK album release, Help! was the soundtrack to the group's second feature film. It contained 14 songs: 10 by Lennon-McCartney, two more by George Harrison, and a further two cover versions. Read more »

"I'll give up this sort of touring madness certainly, but music - everything is based on music. No, I'll never stop my music." - George Harrison

Allen Klein

The notorious and pugnacious manager of artists including The Rolling Stones and Sam Cooke, Allen Klein took control of The Beatles' business affairs in 1969, following the death of Brian Epstein. Read more »