The Beatles have several experimental songs. Their latter years were characterized by rampant drug use and weird, warbly musicianship. We have to think the first thing informed the second thing. While ...

There are those enamored with Valentine’s Day, allowing that their romantic situation is favorable, and there are those wanting nothing to do with it, typically because theirs is not. These factions ...

Known as the fifth Beatle, George Martin was responsible for many of The Beatles’ most magical musical moments. He produced most of their projects and impacted their work more than fans might realize.

One of The Monkees watched The Beatles create a famous part of “A Day in the Life.” Around the same time, The Monkees released their own song that was similarly avant-garde. Both of the songs are five ...

I love other people’s songs. How much they’ve taught me about being human—how to think about myself and others. And, most important, how they absorb our experiences and store our memories. No matter ...

John Lennon's inspiration for his lyrics in the song came in part from reading a newspaper. Someone rich was reported as having committed suicide in his car (the 'lucky man who made the grade').