Everything Fab Four: The John Lennon Series with Jude Southerland Kessler
John Lennon meets historical narrative in Jude Southerland Kessler’s series of books painstakingly detailing the Beatle’s life right up to his 1980 death.
The Making of The Beatles’ “A Day in the Life”
What went into the creation of this Beatles masterpiece? And what was done to make John Lennon comfortable with his own singing voice? Details courtesy of “Sound Pictures,” Ken Womack’s second George Martin biography.
The Women of “Rubber Soul”
Whether it was John Lennon’s love interest in “Norwegian Wood” or George’s Harrison’s muse for “If I Needed Someone,” women were seen differently for all the Beatles by “Rubber Soul.”
Everything Fab Four: Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Darn
Numerous takes, lots of studio tension and inspiration from a Nigerian conga player. One of the Beatles’ most memorable songs didn’t come easy.
Deconstructing the Beatles: The Birth of the Beatles
Scott Freiman’s newest “Deconstructing” documentary breaks down the unlikely people, opportunities and talent that helped shape the Beatles into an unstoppable force.