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‘The Whale’: an opera The Beatles brought to the masses

    ‘The Whale’: an opera The Beatles brought to the masses

Recorded in 1966, John Tavener’s epic cantata The Whale was an epic telling of the biblical tale of Jonah and the Whale, split into eight sections: I. Documentary, II. Melodrama

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The original name The Beatles chose for ‘Eleanor Rigby’

    The original name The Beatles chose for ‘Eleanor Rigby’

‘Eleanor Rigby’ stands as a shining example of The Beatles’ artistry, effortlessly conjuring a kaleidoscope of interpretations with its finely crafted lyrical nuances. Its poetic essence transcends boundaries, and, to

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Why Eric Clapton Pitied The Beatles

    Why Eric Clapton Pitied The Beatles

It was evident from interviews over the years that Eric Clapton wasn’t the biggest fan of The Beatles. The guitarist saw the band as ‘one person’ and even found them

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The John Lennon and Paul McCartney song George Harrison co-wrote

    The John Lennon and Paul McCartney song George Harrison co-wrote

For most of The Beatles‘ careers, John Lennon and Paul McCartney dominated the songwriting field. Since Ringo Starr had little interest in writing material and George Harrison was still coming

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The Beatles lyric that Paul McCartney considered “legendary”

    The Beatles lyric that Paul McCartney considered “legendary”

Towards the end of 1966, John Lennon and Paul McCartney had already become one of the greatest songwriting teams in

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The John Lennon and Paul McCartney song George Harrison co-wrote

    The John Lennon and Paul McCartney song George Harrison co-wrote

  For most of The Beatles‘ careers, John Lennon and Paul McCartney dominated the songwriting field. Since Ringo Starr had

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John Lennon’s Piano, Once Borrowed By Andy Warhol, Heads to Sale – ARTnews.com

    John Lennon’s Piano, Once Borrowed By Andy Warhol, Heads to Sale – ARTnews.com

A Baldwin grand piano that passed through the hands of two of the most influential artists of the 20th century,

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John Lennon’s lover May Pang sets the record straight in photos & words – BG Independent News

    John Lennon’s lover May Pang sets the record straight in photos & words – BG Independent News

May Pang’s love affair with John Lennon was the stuff of tabloid headlines, not to say ongoing chatter on social

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Why George Harrison felt The Beatles became “stale”

    Why George Harrison felt The Beatles became “stale”

Evolution is the key to survival as a musical act. If an artist stays in the same lane for too

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Ex-Beatle Member Stuart Sutcliffe Warned His Sister About Associating With His Former Bandmates | DoYouRemember?

    Ex-Beatle Member Stuart Sutcliffe Warned His Sister About Associating With His Former Bandmates | DoYouRemember?

  Stuart Sutcliffe was a member of the Beatles when they were still known as the Quarrymen. He joined the band in 1960 as the bass guitarist when the group

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