Beatles song of the day
Yes It Is
The b-side of 'Ticket To Ride', 'Yes It Is' was written mainly by John Lennon, and displayed the romantic side at odds with his often edgier public persona.
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The Beatles - Yellow Submarine
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
- Marcus Phelan said: "On the basic track, while John travis picks, George doubles the high E a.." on Dear Prudence
- Jackson said: "It's been widely discussed that Paul (and John, for that matter) were fa.." on Soily
- leo roche said: "Not very PR now, but I remember mid-week dances being known as " Grab a.." on The Beatles live: Locarno Ballroom, Liverpool
- John said: "You still have this ?.." on Poster for The Beatles at State Fair Coliseum, Indianapolis, 3 September 1964
- Theo Peng said: "what a relaxing song written by the early Beatles, I really enjoyed thes.." on I Don’t Want To See You Again
Paul McCartney song of the day
Come On To Me
Along with 'I Don't Know', 'Come On To Me' was one of the first two songs to be released from Paul McCartney’s 17th solo album Egypt Station.
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McCartney II (1980)
Although officially Paul McCartney's second solo album, McCartney II was actually his 11th post-Beatles long-player. It featured the hit single 'Coming Up'.
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London Town
The penultimate Wings album, London Town was recorded throughout much of 1977. It features the singles 'With A Little Luck', 'I've Had Enough', and 'London Town'.
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Bangla Desh (1971)
The first rock charity single, George Harrison intended 'Bangla Desh' to raise awareness for refugees from the country following the 1970 Bhola cyclone and the Bangladesh Liberation War.
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The Concert For Bangladesh (1971)
A triple live album credited to George Harrison & Friends, The Concert for Bangladesh was recorded at New York's Madison Square Garden on 1 August 1971.
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Did you know?
The Beatles had sold more than 100 million records worldwide by February 1965.
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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.
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Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Recorded in 400 hours during a 129-day period, The Beatles' eighth UK album helped define the 1967 Summer of Love, and was instantly recognised as a major leap forward for modern music.
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"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." - John Lennon
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In the spotlight
Astrid Kirchherr
German photographer and artist Astrid Kirchherr is perhaps best known for her remarkable photographs of The Beatles in Hamburg, and for helping define their early image.
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Jealous Guy
One of John Lennon's best-known songs, 'Jealous Guy' had its origins in The Beatles' 1968 trip to India, where they studied meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
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Live Peace In Toronto 1969
Recorded at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival, Live Peace In Toronto 1969 marked the public debut of the hastily-assembled Plastic Ono Band.
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Only You (1974)
Ringo Starr recorded a version of The Platters' 'Only You (And You Alone)' for his fourth solo album Goodnight Vienna, with John Lennon on piano.
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Goodnight Vienna (1974)
Ringo Starr's fourth solo album features guest appearances from John Lennon, Elton John, and Harry Nilsson.
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Inside Out (1990)
The first song written and recorded for the band's second album, and a single in Canada and Germany.
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