Summer ’63: The Beatles Build A Catapult
On a long bus ride, Paul came up with the nugget of a song. A few months later, it would be the one to launch The Beatles to global stardom.
The Surprising Chord That Helped Make “Penny Lane” a Masterpiece
“Penny Lane” is full of inventive twists, starting with this chord. See how Sir Paul wove it together so seamlessly. It’s a master class in composition.
The Beatles First Album: One Groundbreaking Day
The Beatles caught a huge break with a chance to record an entire album. In one day, they created a heck of a launch pad.
“Love Me Do”: The Birth of the Self-Contained Band
The creation of “Love Me Do” had a ripple effect, not just on the Beatles’ career – but on the music industry as a whole.
