Tag Archives: beatles

Do Only the Good Die Young?

Posted on April 19, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Tara Browne (March 4, 1945 – December 18, 1966) Obviously, being a Guinness heir cannot save you, either. John Lennon admitted that the first two verses in “Day in the Life” were based on this individual. But, as usual, his … Continue reading →

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The Beatles’ First Hit Single:

Posted on March 31, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Love Me Do (September 4, 1962) I thought it might be informative to show you what the energy was on this second attempt to record The Beatles’ first single in 1962. There’s a documentary that reveals the details of the … Continue reading →

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The Very Last Time The Beatles Performed Live

Posted on March 30, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Beatles’ Rooftop Concert (January 30, 1969) If you want to see the leadup to this ‘live’ show, watch “The Beatles Get Back”. The show itself is not shown in this preview clip, but it’s famous enough to be understood … Continue reading →

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1967: What a Long, Strange Trip It’s Been

Posted on March 30, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Across The Universe (2007) Having lived through the Summer of Love (as it was called that year), I watched as the world changed completely. The Beatles were at the forefront of the Revolution with their music and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely … Continue reading →

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No One Thought Lightning Could Strike Twice

Posted on March 11, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Man on the Run (2025) This documentary on Prime Video was suggested by a family member. I would have got around to it eventually, but the prompt moved the viewing forward by weeks, if not days. There’s something about history … Continue reading →

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At Fifteen, I was Oblivious to This “Feud”

Posted on November 8, 2025 by cdsmiller17

John Lennon vs. Bob Dylan Admittedly, “Rubber Soul” showed a different side of The Beatles. They started using acoustic guitars, for example. And there’s a tacit agreement that this change was a direct result of meeting Bob Dylan in London … Continue reading →

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These Lyrics May Be Truer Now Than Ever

Posted on November 6, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Girl (December 3, 1965) Hmm.

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Photographic Proof I Visited the Beatles’ Home Town

Posted on October 12, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Liverpool, Merseyside, UK (Liver Building) The Cavern Club (10 Mathews Street) “Beatle Street” Ferry ‘Cross the Mersey (And previously, a Street Called Hope.)

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John Knew What He Was Writing About

Posted on September 24, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Strawberry Fields Forever (1967) At the time, this song was considered very avant-garde. The video that accompanied it was even more confusing, but now, all these years later, the genius behind the song is quite visible. Let me take you … Continue reading →

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Would The Beatles Have Been as Good Without…

Posted on July 27, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Beach Boys [?] (2024) It was a rivalry that produced some of the best rock music in the middle to late 60’s, Some of the music became legendary. But it also cost Brian Wilson mentally, after he took LSD. … Continue reading →

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