Author: Paul Jenkins

Paul O. Jenkins is an academic librarian who has been following the Beatles since 1965 when his father presented him with Rubber Soul. He has published a bibliographic essay on the best 100 books written about the band and co-edited a book titled Teaching the Beatles, published by Routledge in 2018. He has also presented at the recent conferences celebrating the White Album and Abbey Road. In addition to his duties as library director, Jenkins teaches a course on the Beatles at Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire.

Paul McCartney Peace Signs Courtesy of Getty Images

by Paul Jenkins April 4, 2022 Comments1

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“Freedom” In 7 Paul McCartney Songs

Throughout his (very) long career, one important theme has run through many of Paul McCartney’s most beloved songs.

by Paul Jenkins September 20, 2021 Comments4

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Seven Songs That Pass the “FBI” Test

We’ve all heard thousands of songs over our lifetime, but there is a handful that meet what we call the “FBI” standard.

by Paul Jenkins January 9, 2021 Comments14

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7 Moody McCartney Marvels

Paul McCartney is often dismissed as the “cheerful” Beatle. But there are some darker depths to his songwriting.

by Paul Jenkins March 23, 2020 Comments1

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The Replacements: Losers Who Won

The Replacements, with Paul Westerberg at the helm, defined 90s Minneapolis alternative rock. So what happened? An appreciation of their career.

by Paul Jenkins January 30, 2020 Comments5

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7 Imaginative Beatle Books to Explore

The movie “Yesterday” asked “what if?” These Beatle books do something similar, imagining different storylines around the Fab Four’s remarkable journey.