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The Beatles song with three guitarists, three bassists, McCartney on drums — and a lyric that made enemies
By Phil Weller published
Inspired by Chuck Berry, aided by the Beach Boys, Back In The USSR annoyed people on both sides of the political spectrum

How David Crosby's casual recommendation changed George Harrison’s guitar playing forever
By Phil Weller published
Harrison’s love for Ravi Shankar and his sitar experiments are well documented, and it seems Crosby got the ball rolling

Why the Beatles couldn't have made "Helter Skelter" without the Who
By Phil Weller published
McCartney was seduced by the idea of a “screaming record” after reading about the Who, and said the Beatles cut their track “in madness and hysterics”

Paul McCartney explains how the Beatles introduced harmonized guitar leads to rock and roll with one remarkable song
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
Absent from rock for years before the Fabs used them, dual lead lines would eventually be embraced by 1970s guitarists ranging from Brian May to Tom Scholz

How a candid moment caught on camera became the final Beatles song the band recorded together
By Phil Weller published
"I Me Mine" wasn’t intended to make the 'Let It Be' album, but an executive decision forced what remained of the Beatles back into the studio to record it for one last hurrah

If you know nothing about John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s songwriting methods, this might help
By Phil Weller published
Lennon’s weaknesses proved to be McCartney’s strengths, while their shared music tastes created a bedrock upon which the Fab Four built their legacy

The Ultimate Beatles Guitar Quiz
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Know everything there is to know about the guitars of The Beatles? Then test yourself with the GP quiz…

How John Lennon's “least favorite” Beatles song made it onto 'Rubber Soul'
By Phil Weller published
Paul McCartney said the track demonstrated Lennon's insecurities about relationships, noting, "John was always on the run, running for his life"
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