Why the Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ Was Scattered, but EssentialWhy the Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ Was Scattered, but EssentialThey were creating new songs at such a pace that fans, radio and retailers could hardly be expected to keep up.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
How the Beatles Said Goodbye With Their Final Official ConcertHow the Beatles Said Goodbye With Their Final Official ConcertAt the time, it must have seemed like an otherwise nondescript show. Instead, history was made.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
50 Years Ago50 Years AgoTitle was inspired by one of Ringo Starr's malapropisms, but never appears in the song.Frank MastropoloFrank Mastropolo
'Sgt. Pepper' 'Sgt. Pepper' At the time, it was one of the most expensive ever created. Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
50 Years Ago: Lennon and McCartney’s Final Session Is a Bust50 Years Ago: Lennon and McCartney’s Final Session Is a BustIt was more than enough to prompt years of comeback rumors.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
'Please Please Me''Please Please Me'They recorded almost all of it during a marathon session that didn't even last 12 hours.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
35 Years Ago: The Beatles Collect Singles and More on ‘Past Masters’35 Years Ago: The Beatles Collect Singles and More on ‘Past Masters’It’s just as historic and important as any of their other albums.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
The Day the Beatles Recorded ‘From Me to You’The Day the Beatles Recorded ‘From Me to You’This single, written just a few days prior to the session, found John Lennon and Paul McCartney moving forward.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
The Beatles and Jesus CommentThe Beatles and Jesus CommentThis controversy sparked death threats, becoming one of the reasons why they decided to stop touring.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
When the Beatles Played Their First U.S. ConcertWhen the Beatles Played Their First U.S. ConcertIt was only two days after their first appearance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show.'Dave LiftonDave Lifton
The Day the Beatles Recorded (Most of) the ‘Please Please Me’ LPThe Day the Beatles Recorded (Most of) the ‘Please Please Me’ LPArtists used to bang out killer albums in a hurry. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
The Day The World ChangedThe Day The World ChangedThe world of rock music – and American culture in general – was turned upside down.Dave SwansonDave Swanson