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The Beatles’ song John Lennon wrote because he was ‘fat, insecure and crying out for help’ – Liverpool Echo

    The Beatles’ song John Lennon wrote because he was ‘fat, insecure and crying out for help’ – Liverpool Echo

The Beatles’ rise to fame in the first half of the 1960s was meteoric. They went from playing the clubs of Merseyside to world stardom within years, with their status

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The John Lennon song that Paul McCartney misunderstood

    The John Lennon song that Paul McCartney misunderstood

When John Lennon wrote songs, he always wanted one pivotal factor at the heart of them: the truth. He tried to write as much honest music as possible in The

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How Paul McCartney got out of a “lazy period”

    How Paul McCartney got out of a “lazy period”

No one would ever call Paul McCartney lazy. During his time with the Beatles, he was one of the most prolific songwriters in history, building up a catalogue of over

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Which artist first signed to The Beatles’ Apple Records?

    Which artist first signed to The Beatles’ Apple Records?

During the recording of the Magical Mystery Tour EP, and following the death of their manager Brian Epstein, The Beatles conceived of a new business venture encompassing retail, publishing, film,

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Ultimate Beatles Collection: Your Complete Guide to the World’s Greatest Band (Fox Chapel Publishing) Historic Photos and Fascinating Details about Their Lives and Music (Visual History)

    Ultimate Beatles Collection: Your Complete Guide to the World’s Greatest Band (Fox Chapel Publishing) Historic Photos and Fascinating Details about Their Lives and Music (Visual History)

Ultimate Beatles Collection: Your Complete Guide to the World’s Greatest Band (Fox Chapel Publishing) Historic Photos and Fascinating Details about

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The five best covers of songs John Lennon wrote for The Beatles

    The five best covers of songs John Lennon wrote for The Beatles

When John Lennon and Paul McCartney first met at the annual Woolton Parish Church Garden Fete in July 1957, there

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Beatles Crocs Release Date | SneakerNews.com

    Beatles Crocs Release Date | SneakerNews.com

Of course, the Beatles need no introduction in the studio, but their foremost non-musical contributions come from their extensive work

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Paul McCartney’s first “major” effort as a solo artist

    Paul McCartney’s first “major” effort as a solo artist

The cracks were clearly beginning to form within The Beatles prior to their split. They were four individuals brought together

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On This Day: George Harrison Went to No. 1 for the First Time in 15 Years With His Cover of “Got My Mind Set on You” in 1988 – American Songwriter

    On This Day: George Harrison Went to No. 1 for the First Time in 15 Years With His Cover of “Got My Mind Set on You” in 1988 – American Songwriter

In 1962, R&B singer James Ray, recorded and released the Rudy Clark-penned song “Got My Mind Set on You,” which

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Photos of Dundee in 1975 star Paul McCartney & Maggie Thatcher

    Photos of Dundee in 1975 star Paul McCartney & Maggie Thatcher

These photographs capture life in Dundee 50 years ago. It was a time of great change in 1975.Dundee Corporation had given way to Tayside Regional Council.Dundee’s Victorian-era Central Bath House

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