Hear how The Beatles great song Dear Prudence came to be. Prudence Farrow Burns tells about traveling to India to meditate. There she was paired with John Lennon and George Harrison. She discusses her fond relationship with them and how John so admired George. The song Dear Prudence was a … Continue reading
George Martin discusses the making of the Beatles “Please Please Me”, the debut album by the Beatles was released on 22 March 1963. Of the album’s fourteen songs, eight were written by Lennon–McCartney (originally credited “McCartney–Lennon”), early evidence of what Rolling Stone later called “[their invention of] the idea of … Continue reading
On January 30, 1969, The Beatles gave their final live performance from the rooftop of Apple Records in London, England. The concert was a surprise and lasted 42 minutes. The concert was recorded for the 1970 documentary film Let It Be, and the Beatles played nine takes of five songs. … Continue reading
“I Want to Hold Your Hand” by The Beatles was recorded in October 1963 and released in the United States on December 26, 1963. The song went on to become the band’s first number one hit in the United States, and was responsible for sparking Beattlemania in the United States. … Continue reading
Paul McCartney reminisces on writing songs with his fellow Beatles member, John Lennon. He tells a funny story of a time when Lennon, who was practically blind without his glasses on, mistook a nativity scene for a group of people playing cards for a ridiculous amount of hours outside. McCartney … Continue reading
The producer of the last recorded album by The Beatles, ‘Abbey Road,’ explains his recording experience with the group as well as the sentimental value of the record.
Producer Glyn Johns recalls how he became involved with the initial recording of the Beatles song “Let It Be” and explains what it was like to watch the band work at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Beatles member Paul McCartney reacts to the honor of receiving a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame and explains why he never imagined something like this happening as a young boy in England.
While promoting his new album, George Harrison is interviewed and talks about both his friendship with Eric Clapton and his continuing musical journey with ex bandmate Ringo Starr. Harrison describes how he met Clapton and then transitions into the type of drummer Starr is and why it was important to … Continue reading
In this in depth interview, John Lennon discusses Paul McCartney’s motivation for leaving The Beatles on April 10, 1970 and explains future goals he has for his music and personal life.
