Tag: The Beatles
Even John Lennon In His Boy Band Days Couldn’t Buy In to the Lyrics of “Do You Want to Know A Secret?”
In 1963, The Beatles had finally succeeded in doing what no other “foreign” band had: cracking the U.S.A. (though Beatlemania wouldn’t reach its crescendo in [Read More…]
Alex Turner Enters His John Lennon Phase on Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
We know that there are other band members in Arctic Monkeys, sure. But, as is always the case, the lead singer takes the spotlight in [Read More…]
The Beatles Were Wrong: The Love You Take Is Not Equal to the Love You Make
The Beatles are wrong about very few things. Collectively, they were practically infallible (just look at Sgt. Peppers). Individually, well, they were all hot messes. [Read More…]
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band: The 50th Anniversary & The Importance of Finding It In High School
Like most music that is timeless and essential, it’s best to discover it when you’re in high school–at that pivotal coming of age phase of [Read More…]
John Lennon: 35 Years After His Death
With each passing year, it still seems incredible that John Lennon is no longer with us. His unwavering message of peace and a strong belief [Read More…]
The Sex Pistols’ Former Reputation Further Decimated By Appearing On Credit Card Furnished by Virgin Money
There are many sad ironies about what companies and advertisements will graft in order to sell something. The latest in the most antithetical bands to [Read More…]
Cynthia Lennon: Did She Deserve Better?
The premature and unfortunate death of Cynthia Lennon (once Cynthia Powell) on April 1st from cancer leads one to further ponder the tragic nature of [Read More…]
Kanye West Pays Homage to “Let It Be” With “Only One” Collaboration With Paul McCartney
For those who haven’t lost all sense of musical taste in the twenty-first century, you’ll know that the 1970 track, “Let It Be,” written and [Read More…]
John Lennon: A Libra of the People
On what would have been John Lennon’s seventy-fourth birthday, his effect on the masses continues to remain a force to be reckoned with. His irreverent [Read More…]
McCartney: The Sad-Eyed Beatle
In general, Paul McCartney is the most beloved Beatle. Sure, people idolize and deify John Lennon, but Macca is the “lovable lad from Liverpool” who [Read More…]
