John Lennon revealed The Beatles’ “Revolution 9” was one of his favorites from The White Album. He implied what Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr thought of the track. “Revolution 9” ...

The song so nice The Beatles recorded it thrice? In a manner of speaking, although not many people would likely describe any version of the song “Revolution” as “nice.” Thought-provoking, maybe, or ...

Last year, the 50th anniversary remix of The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band gained considerable respect from critics and fans alike. Now we have the 50th anniversary remix of The ...

When John Lennon introduced his multiple versions of the politically charged “Revolution” to the Beatles, it sowed seeds of discord among the Fab Four, worldwide, and more specifically, Nina Simone.

There really isn't a single holiday, secular or otherwise, that isn't enhanced by music. Wintertime anthems are likely the first to come to mind. Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is ...

A Tale of Two Shows in Philly for America’s 250th My Unlikely Friendship with Bill Rusher There’s No Shame in Getting Older Chicago’s New Museum to the Vain and Glorious The Culture Wars in Pro Sports ...

John Lennon and Yoko Ono at the Hilton Hotel, Amsterdam, in 1969. EPA-EFE Upon their return to London, the Beatles recorded the song with Lennon lying down to sound serene. In one line he sings: “You ...

Beatles fans still patiently waiting for Paul McCartney to release the band’s 1967 sound collage “Carnival of Light” were surprised by an even better gift this weekend as a 10-minute version of The ...