Strawberry Fields Forever

One of The Beatles' undisputed masterpieces, Strawberry Fields Forever was written by John Lennon and first released on a single with Penny Lane. Read more »

• Ryan said: "I'm thinking its either his Strat or his Tele... ran through his Leslie.." on Here Comes The Sun
• Ryan said: "You are correct sir ! There is an Electric Gtr doubling the Acoustic Gtr.." on Here Comes The Sun
• Glenn said: "The mention was first POP song. The Wild One was country.." on Eight Days A Week
• Ursula House said: "2. Ask Sam Green for Thor Hyerdal book (Return) (he misspelled Thor Heye.." on To-do list written by John Lennon, 22 May 1980
• Paul Smith said: "Somebody I knew saw them and said they were in the chip shop up the alle.." on Live: Granada Cinema, Mansfield

The Beatles appeared in five films: A Hard Day's Night (1964), Help! (1965), Magical Mystery Tour (1967), Yellow Submarine (1968) and Let It Be (1969).

Working titles for Beatles songs, albums and films

From Seventeen to the Huge Melody, find out how The Beatles referred to their songs and albums before they were released. Read more »

Revolver

Revolver was released in August 1966. It saw The Beatles leave behind their time as the loveable moptops, and ushered in an era in which they became increasingly innovative in the studio. Read more »

"While we were in India they were all making their plans and I was going to produce, Yoko and I would've been produced her had we not fallen in love anyway. And now we're together. Yes, it turned out much better, and it's getting better all the time." - John Lennon

John Lennon

John Winston Lennon was born in Liverpool on 9 October 1940. He was a founder member of The Beatles, and their singer, songwriter and rhythm guitarist. Read more »