Don't Bother Me

George Harrison's first original song was written on tour in August 1963, while he was ill in bed at a Bournemouth hotel. Read more »

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The Beatles were the first act to replace itself at the number one position in the UK singles chart, when I Want To Hold Your Hand knocked She Loves You from the top spot on 12 December 1963.

The 'Paul is dead' myth

One of the more bizarre aspects of The Beatles' story was this 1969 theory that Paul McCartney died in 1966, and that The Beatles inserted a series of clues into their songs and artwork. Read more »

Abbey Road

The Beatles' last-recorded album was a triumph. Coming after the troubled Let It Be sessions, the group pulled together for a final collection of songs that rank among their all-time best. Read more »

"We've already bought all our dreams. We want to share that possibility with others." - Paul McCartney

Pete Best

The Beatles' original drummer, Peter Randolph Best was born on 24 November 1941, in Madras, India, and grew up in Liverpool. He remained with the group until August 1962. Read more »