Lennon was struck with a vision while listening to Yoko Ono play Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” in their home. By reversing and altering the melodic and harmonic structures of the piece, “Because” was ...

The Beatles did a lot of wacky stuff back in the day. After all, if you’re young, talented, and filthy rich, why not make a bold choice or two? In 1967, when the Fab Four were at the height of their ...

The Beatles always seemed to be hurtling forward with relentless momentum during their recording years. Despite their breathless pace, they still managed to keep things under control when it came to ...