A Staple of the Beatles’ Toolbox: the “Wind Up” Piano
It appeared on nearly every Beatle album, from the first to the last. What was the “wind up” piano, how did it work, and why did the band love it so much?
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the Early Beatles?
Does your knowledge of The Beatles extend to their formative years in Liverpool and an early tour to Germany? Test yourself with 14 questions to find out.
Macca’s Jacca Revelation: More Than a Sexy One Off
The young Beatles masturbated together. And according to this writer, there’s significance to these boyhood experiences. Paul McCartney’s “Egypt Station” squares that circle.
Everything Fab Four: Taking a Sad Song and Making It Better
At over seven minutes, “Hey Jude” was not the typical pop song. But it made history in more ways than one. And Ringo’s post-bathroom break was a part of it.
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.