Beatles song of the day
Michelle
One of Rubber Soul's most memorable songs, 'Michelle' was written by Paul McCartney with a little help from the wife of a former schoolfriend.
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The Beatles - She Said She Said
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
- Paul said: "Hi All, This has made interesting reading... i am Tony's brother Paul !..." on Tony Sheridan
- john w connelly said: "beatles songs do not improve over time- the listeners appreciation deepe.." on Yes It Is
- Joe said: "Thanks for the info Jann! Great to see you here..." on Cover shoot for Sgt Pepper
- Diane Robinson said: "This was one of my favorites in the "All Things must pass" album. I had.." on What Is Life
- Timpetus said: "Come on... By that logic, whomever named the street "Penny lane" should.." on Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
Paul McCartney song of the day
Coming Up
A hit single on both sides of the Atlantic, 'Coming Up' was the first single to be released from Paul McCartney's 1980 solo album McCartney II.
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Tug Of War (1982)
Paul McCartney's third solo album was his firstsince the death of John Lennon. It contained the tribute song 'Here Today', as well as two collaborations with Stevie Wonder.
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Wings At The Speed Of Sound
Wings' fifth album was the first to feature lead vocals by each member of the band. It was recorded and released in 1976, during the 13-month Wings Over The World tour.
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Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) (1973)
The opening track on George Harrison’s fourth solo album Living In The Material World, and his first single since 1971.
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Living In The Material World (1973)
George Harrison's second solo album after The Beatles' split, and the highly-anticipated follow-up to All Things Must Pass.
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Did you know?
The Beatles' appearance at Shea Stadium on 15 August 1965 set a world record for concert attendance and revenue. 55,600 people saw them perform just 12 songs.
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Line-ups 1957-1970
Documenting the various members of The Beatles, from the Quarrymen to the breakup.
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With The Beatles
The Beatles' second UK album consolidated their position as the country's number one pop act, acting as a bridge between the smash hit singles 'She Loves You' and 'I Want To Hold Your Hand'.
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"I agree that our popularity has hit a peak. But I also agree with a man who said the same thing last year. And we were both wrong!" - Paul McCartney
On the Fab Forum
In the spotlight
Bill Harry
Born in Liverpool, Bill Harry was the founder of Mersey Beat, the hugely influential local music newspaper which covered the city's music scene in the early 1960s.
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Borrowed Time
Written by John Lennon in Bermuda in June 1980, 'Borrowed Time' was one of the singles taken from his posthumous collection Milk And Honey.
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John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band (1970)
With confrontation of demons, a demolition of The Beatles' legend, and a painfully honest account of a troubled man struggling to deal with a reality he couldn't change, John Lennon's first solo album was his most raw, direct and heartfelt collection of songs.
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You're Sixteen (1973)
The second single from the Ringo album, 'You're Sixteen' was first recorded by Johnny Burnette in 1960.
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Ringo's Rotogravure (1976)
Ringo Starr's fifth solo album was recorded in Los Angeles, and features all four former Beatles.
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She's My Baby (1990)
The lead single released from Traveling Wilburys Vol. 3, with lead guitar by Gary Moore.
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