How the Beatles’ ‘Blackbird’ Took Flight From RacismHow the Beatles’ ‘Blackbird’ Took Flight From RacismPaul McCartney was inspired by disgraceful scenes in ‘50s America to write a message to a fictional black girl.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Watch Miley Cyrus Sing the Beatles’ ‘Help!’ in Empty Rose BowlWatch Miley Cyrus Sing the Beatles’ ‘Help!’ in Empty Rose BowlSinger adds country spin to 1965 classic in video filmed for Global Citizen's "Global Goal: Unite for Our Future" eventRyan ReedRyan Reed
Top 10 Guest Performances on Beatles SongsTop 10 Guest Performances on Beatles SongsOur look back found at least one instance where they improved upon the initially released version.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
When the Beatles’ ‘Hey Jude’ Started a Prison RiotWhen the Beatles’ ‘Hey Jude’ Started a Prison RiotActor and former inmate Danny Trejo recalls 1968 moment in solitary confinement.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
When James Bond Dissed the BeatlesWhen James Bond Dissed the BeatlesBoth success stories began on the same day - and their paths would cross on a number of occasions.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Penny Lane Not Named After Slave TraderPenny Lane Not Named After Slave TraderLiverpool's International Slavery Museum says there's no connection between street and James Penny.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Penny Lane Could Be Renamed Due to Possible Slavery ConnectionPenny Lane Could Be Renamed Due to Possible Slavery ConnectionIt's unknown if Liverpool street memorialized in Beatles song is named after a slave trader. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Battle Over Early Beatles Demo Valued at $6 Million Goes to CourtBattle Over Early Beatles Demo Valued at $6 Million Goes to CourtSound engineer Geoff Emerick kept 1962 session despite being told to destroy it — and now label want it back.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Every Beatles U.S. No. 1 Single RankedEvery Beatles U.S. No. 1 Single RankedIn six short years, they placed 20 songs at the top of the chart. Here's how they stand.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
When the Beatles Refused to Play Before a Segregated AudienceWhen the Beatles Refused to Play Before a Segregated AudienceSeating for 1964 Jacksonville concert was supposed to be racially separated until the group demanded integration. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
How R&B Created a Foundation for the Beatles: ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll is Black’How R&B Created a Foundation for the Beatles: ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll is Black’"Black music started the revolution in the world, the so-called youth revolution," John Lennon argued.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
The John Lennon Song That Healed the Beatles After ‘Let It Be’The John Lennon Song That Healed the Beatles After ‘Let It Be’Without it, the group might never have rebounded from crushing disappointment to complete 'Abbey Road.'Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso