Searching for the Songwriting Secrets of The Beatles
Scott Freiman dives deeper into the songwriting of the Beatles, exploring some of the techniques they used to make their songs so memorable.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About “I Am The Walrus”
“Alice in Wonderland,” “King Lear,” and the death of a close one all contributed to this trippy classic.
The Complex Simplicity of “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds”
It may have a childlike spirit, but “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” reveals a fully mature songwriter at the peak of his powers. Here’s an appreciation of that groundbreaking track.
The Surprising, Lasting Influence of “P.S. I Love You”
The Beatles had “big ears” that were open to influences from all sorts of music — and it showed on their very first single. They were the first in Rock n’ Roll (we think) to use chord changes that later appeared everywhere.
50th Anniversary Release of “Sgt. Pepper” Will Include Unreleased Album “Liverpool Stories”
Beatles enthusiasts rejoice! Early versions of “Sgt. Pepper” songs and new Fab Four tracks have been discovered…