Beatles

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About

The Beatles were an English rock band, formed in Liverpool. The group consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. [1]

Well Known Songs

They are best known for "Yesterday", "Michelle", "Eleanor Rigby", "Hey Jude", "Something", "Here, There And Everywhere", "A Hard Day's Night", "And I Love Her", "I Saw Her Standing There" and "All My Loving".[2]

Discography

  • Please Please Me (1963)
  • With The Beatles (1963)
  • A Hard Day's Night (1964)
  • Beatles for Sale (1964)
  • Help! (1965)
  • Rubber Soul (1965)
  • Revolver (1966)
  • Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)
  • The Beatles (aka White Album) (1968)
  • Yellow Submarine (1969)
  • Abbey Road (1969)
  • Let It Be (1970)

Trivia

  • The Bands name was inspired by Buddy Holly and The Crickets and also "The Beatles" emphasized the 'beat' aspect of their music.
  • The song "Yesterday" was covered by En Vogue and is the most covered Beatles song[3]
  • "All You Need Is Love" interpolates:
    • "La Marseillaise" by Claude Joseph Rouget De Lisle
    • "In the Mood" by Glenn Miller
    • "She Loves You" by The Beatles
  • "Twist and Shout" is a cover of "Twist and Shout" by The Top Notes
  • "Rock and Roll Music" is a cover of "Rock and Roll Music" by Chuck Berry
  • George Martin is considered the 5th Beatle

References

  1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatles
  2. http://ibri.onemojofilter.com/index.php?stats
  3. http://ibri.onemojofilter.com/index.php?stats
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