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The Classic 1969 Ballad That Ultimately Led to The Beatles' Breakup: 'The Worst Track We Ever Had to Record'

An unconventional murder ballad that juxtaposes a light and upbeat tone with hopelessly dark lyrics, "Maxwell's Silver Hammer ...
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On This Day in 1969, The Beatles Charted With the George Harrison-Penned Track That Even Their Fiercest Critics Loved

The final album recorded before their April 1970 split, Abbey Road became one of The Beatles’ most recognizable projects. Selling more than 30 million copies, the trusty duo of John Lennon and Paul ...

The day U2 ‘stole’ The Beatles’ last rooftop concert at Apple Corps: “I hope we lived up to it”

In 1969, London witnessed the last concert of the Beatles; in 1987, Los Angeles experienced the calculated conquest of U2.
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The Beatles Recorded This Song in 1969 as the Band Was Quietly Falling Apart

Karly B. is a music news journalist at Collider, specializing in the Western and Asian music industries. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media and Web Technology, she has dedicated part ...
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How The Beatles’ Fan Club Christmas Records Reflected the Band’s State Each Year Until Their Breakup

For as much as listeners pored over The Beatles’ main discography for hints, clues, and deeper insights into the inner workings of the Fab Four, these scrupulous listeners ought to have been spinning ...