Tag: deconstructing the beatles

Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and John Lennon circa 1968

by Scott Freiman February 26, 2025 Comments22

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Magical Mystery Tour: Some “Mysteries” Solved

“Magical Mystery Tour” was a rare misstep by the Beatles. But the music saved the project from becoming a total bust. Here’s how it went down.

by Scott Freiman February 24, 2025 Comments11

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Rubber Soul: From Zero-to-Masterpiece in 30 Days

“Rubber Soul” was a race against the clock, as The Beatles had only 30 days to write, record and mix an album — from scratch!

by The CS Team February 22, 2025 Comments0

Take Our “Rubber Soul” Quiz!

As part of Scott Freiman’s upcoming appearance on public TV to “Deconstruct The Beatles,” a fun quiz to test your knowledge.

by Scott Freiman September 29, 2023 Comments6

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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.

by Scott Freiman June 14, 2023 Comments4

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Making “I Me Mine”

Given the cumulative frustration George Harrison must have been feeling at the time, is it any wonder he wrote “I Me Mine” as The Beatles neared their end? Here’s how the track came to be…