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The Beatles Bible

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    Beatle people – the band and those they knew
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    Read the stories behind each of The Beatles' songs
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    Now And Then: the last Beatles song
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    The Beatles' history, from birth to the break-up and beyond
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    Our guide to the essential Beatles albums

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  • Beatles song of the day

    Words Of Love

    Beatles For Sale album coverWritten and recorded by Buddy Holly in 1957, 'Words Of Love' was the only of his songs to be recorded by The Beatles. It appeared on 1964's Beatles For Sale.
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  • Tell me what you see

    The Beatles - Tomorrow Never Knows

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  • 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

    • Sheldon said: "Dreadful song. Should have stayed on the floor..." on Why Don’t We Do It In The Road?
    • Paulo Pinheiro said: "Perfect analysis. That's the point. When he stays more economical like i.." on Old Brown Shoe
    • Paulo Pinheiro said: "I love "Dear Prudence" drums also. Paul is inventive on drums. But Ringo.." on Old Brown Shoe
    • jay cossey said: "This song feels as if it was recorded at around 2 am. I LOVE IT!.." on Long, Long, Long
    • 12String said: "McCartney played the solo in John Lennon"s "Hey Bulldog"..." on Hey Bulldog
  • Paul McCartney song of the day

    Sing The Changes

    Electric Arguments cover artworkThe third song on The Fireman's album Electric Arguments, 'Sing The Changes' became a live favourite at Paul McCartney concerts.
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  • Paul McCartney album of the day

    Amoeba Gig (2019)

    Amoeba Gig cover artworkOn 27 June 2007, Paul McCartney and his touring band played a secret concert at the Amoeba Music record store in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
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  • Wings album of the day

    Red Rose Speedway

    Red Rose Speedway cover artworkThe follow-up to Wings' debut album Wild Life, Red Rose Speedway was released days before the band's 1973 tour of the UK began.
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  • George Harrison song of the day

    Any Road (2002)

    Any Road single coverGeorge Harrison's final single, and the opening song on his posthumous album Brainwashed.George Harrison.
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  • George Harrison album of the day

    Brainwashed (2002)

    Brainwashed album coverThe first posthumous George Harrison album, Brainwashed was released a year after his death, and 15 years after his previous studio album, Cloud Nine.
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  • Did you know?

    Paul McCartney announced that The Beatles were no more on 10 April 1970.

  • Featured article

    Working titles for Beatles songs, albums and films

    Klaus Voormann's sketch for the Revolver coverFrom 'Seventeen' to the 'Huge Melody', find out how The Beatles referred to their songs and albums before they were released.
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  • Beatles album of the month

    Rubber Soul

    Rubber Soul album coverThe Beatles' sixth UK album and 11th US long-player, Rubber Soul showed the group maturing from their earlier pop performances, exploring different styles of songwriting and instrumentation, and pushing boundaries inside the studio.
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  • I want to tell you…

    "I picture John physically as someone youthful who made a lot, but I feel him more as an energy, more metaphysically." - George Harrison

  • On the Fab Forum

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      Anthology versions you prefer over the original in Anthology
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      Tell Me What You See in The songs
      By sir walter raleigh, 5 hours ago
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      Sir Peter Jackson's The Beatles: Get Back in Beatles films, television and radio
      By ewe2, 6 hours ago
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      Beatles Hangman (nothing to get hung about...) in Forum games
      By sir walter raleigh, 18 hours ago
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      Beatles Dreams in Yesterday... and today
      By Ahhh Girl, 24 hours ago
  • In the spotlight

    Victor Spinetti

    Victor SpinettiComic actor Victor Spinetti had a rare distinction as the only non-Beatle to appear in the films A Hard Day's Night, Help!, and Magical Mystery Tour. He was once described by Paul McCartney as "the man who makes clouds disappear".
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  • John Lennon song of the day

    Isolation

    John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band cover artworkLyrically rueful and fearful, 'Isolation' portrayed John Lennon and Yoko Ono as pitted against the rest of the world.
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  • John Lennon album of the day

    Menlove Ave (1986)

    Menlove Ave cover artworkReleased in 1986, Menlove Ave is a collection of John Lennon's outtakes from the 1973 and 1974, with artwork by Andy Warhol.
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  • Ringo Starr song of the day

    Early 1970 (1971)

    Early 1970 single coverThe b-side of 'It Don't Come Easy' was written by Ringo Starr about the break-up of The Beatles, with verses about each of the other members.
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  • Ringo Starr album of the day

    Postcards From Paradise (2015)

    Postcards From Paradise cover artworkRingo Starr's 18th studio album, was recorded with the 2014/15 members of the All-Starr Band, and included lead single 'Rory And The Hurricanes'.
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  • Traveling Wilburys song of the day

    Heading For The Light (1988)

    Heading For The Light single coverCo-written by George Harrison and Jeff Lynne, 'Heading For The Light' was released as a single in West Germany.
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  • Recent posts

    • Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band (2024)Ringo Starr cancels two US shows
      Tuesday 24 September 2024
    • Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band (2024)Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: OLG Stage, Niagara Falls
      Sunday 22 September 2024
    • Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band (2024)Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville
      Friday 20 September 2024
    • George Harrison – Living In The Material World super deluxe box set (2024)George Harrison’s remixed Living In The Material World to be released in November
      Thursday 19 September 2024
    • Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band (2024)Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Chevalier Theatre, Medford
      Wednesday 18 September 2024
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