The Single that Broke the Beatles in America
There are many reasons why “I Want to Hold Your Hand” was The Beatles’ first American smash. Dig into what makes the record irresistible.
Summer ’63: The Beatles Build A Catapult
On a long bus ride, Paul came up with the nugget of a song. A few months later, it would be the one to launch The Beatles to global stardom.
“A Hard Day’s Night” – Innovation All Around
Movies with rock and roll stars were nothing new. But the Beatles took a very different approach to their first big screen gig. And the songs they wrote for the film highlight their unconventional approach.
“A Hard Day’s Night” – The Beatles in 1964
Believe it or not, The Beatles were having a hard time breaking through in America. One year — and one movie — changed everything.
1964: Why It Was The Worst Election Ever
Think 2020 politics is wild? Jude Kessler talks with a journalist who covered both the Beatles and the insane 1964 Democratic convention.