Magical Mystery Tour

Recorded just four days after the completion of Sgt Pepper, Magical Mystery Tour was Paul McCartney's attempt to give The Beatles a new direction and sense of purpose. Read more »

• Jared said: "Oh John. You're so sweet! It's because Help and Hard Days Night were bot.." on Allen Klein
• Jared said: "there are plenty of answers to your question. Klein was a scumbag. Thank.." on Allen Klein
• David Harvey said: "I absolutely love the solo version of "All Things Must Pass", as heard o.." on Recording: Old Brown Shoe, All Things Must Pass, Something
• Ezequiel said: "100% sure it's Ringo on drums after watching Get Back. The scene where G.." on Old Brown Shoe
• Rhys EYMOND-JONES said: "Yes these copies do exist, I'm walters grandson there is a label company.." on Recording: Summertime

Dear Prudence was written by John Lennon in India for Mia Farrow's sister.

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. Read more »

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. Read more »

"When we were touring, and when the adoration and hysteria were at a peak, if we'd been the shrewd operators we were often made out to be, we might have thought, that's nice! Ah. Click. Let's use this for own evil ends." - Paul McCartney

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. Read more »