Beatles song of the day
Maxwell's Silver Hammer
Paul McCartney hoped that 'Maxwell's Silver Hammer' could have been a potential Beatles single. Instead it was released as a track on the group's 1969 album Abbey Road.
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The Beatles - Come Together (2019 Mix / Audio)
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
- Wegs said: "When they broke up, the Beatles were still making great music. But they.." on Isolation
- JF said: "I think of John's songs as more being based on rhythmically irregularity.." on Martha My Dear
- steph said: "The British versions of albums, did not include songs released as single.." on Beatles discography: United States of America (USA)
- Wegs said: "I like it! And I tend to be critical of Paul. It's a fun bit that fits i.." on Wild Honey Pie
- David Harvey said: "Thank you, JF. I have read that the Gibson ES-345 was only loaned to Geo.." on Day Tripper
Paul McCartney song of the day
I Lost My Little Girl
Dating from 1956 or 1957, 'I Lost My Little Girl' was the first song written by Paul McCartney on the guitar.
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Tripping The Live Fantastic (1990)
Released in the wake of Paul McCartney's 1989/90 world tour, Tripping The Live Fantastic was a triple LP, double cassette and double CD set.
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Band On The Run
Paul McCartney's fifth post-Beatles album, Band On The Run was critically acclaimed and became Wings' most commercially-successful album.
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This Guitar (Can't Keep From Crying) (1975)
The third song on George Harrison’s sixth solo album Extra Texture (Read All About It), it was the last single released by Apple Records.
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Gone Troppo (1982)
George Harrison's tenth studio album was released on his Dark Horse label, and included the singles 'Wake Up My Love', 'I Really Love You', and 'Dream Away'.
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End Of The Line (1990)
The final song on Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1, and the band's second single in 1989.
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Did you know?
On 4 April 1964 The Beatles occupied the top five in the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the top two in the Billboard albums chart, number one in the UK singles chart, the top two in the UK albums chart and number one in the UK EP chart.
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The Beatles and India
The music and philosophy of India had a key effect on The Beatles’ music and beliefs, particularly between 1965 and 1968.
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Magical Mystery Tour
Released as a six-song double EP in the United Kingdom and an 11-song album in the US and elsewhere, Magical Mystery Tour was the soundtrack to the television film of the same name, which was first broadcast in December 1967.
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"We thought that if we lasted for two to three years that would be fantastic." - Ringo Starr
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In the spotlight
George Harrison
Although often overshadowed by the partnership of Lennon and McCartney during the band's lifetime, George Harrison later emerged as a significant talent in his own right.
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It's Real
This wordless tune was the closing track on both the John Lennon Anthology box set and the Acoustic collection.
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Double Fantasy (1980)
John Lennon's comeback album after five years out of the public eye, Double Fantasy was also the last to be released in his lifetime.
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Back Off Boogaloo (1972)
A glam rock single co-written by Ringo Starr and George Harrison, with a title inspired by Marc Bolan.
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Time Takes Time (1992)
Ringo Starr's 10th studio solo album was recorded after his successful world tour with the All-Starr Band. It marked Starr's musical renaissance following his sobriety from alcoholism.
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