Tuesday 21 March 2023

It was sixty years ago

That John, Paul, George and Ringo taught the world how to rock.

The Beatles were the first band to record their own compositions, though the first two albums had cover versions.

They were lucky enough to work with George Martin who was able to create the sounds in the studio the band wanted as the years went on.

They were a tight band due to the fact they had learned to play in the late 50s in the Quarrymen, a skiffle group, then two years in Hamburg playing eight hours a day made them a great band.

It is easy to dismiss the Beatles, but they went from Love Me Do to Let it be in under seven years.

Twist and Shout to Give Peace a Chance.

For the avoidance of doubt, Penny Lane is the greatest piece of popular music. A walk down a street in five verses.

Popular music should have given up then.

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