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Sir Paul McCartney has reassured fans worried about the use of AI on the "final" Beatles song featuring John Lennon.
Earlier this month, Sir Paul McCartney announced that he’s been working on a final Beatles song believed to be called Now And Then.
The 80-year-old shared that artificial intelligence has been used to “extricate” John Lennon’s voice from an old demo. This was achieved from “a ropey little bit of cassette” by The Beatles Get Back director Peter Jackson.
Speaking with BBC Radio 4, the 80-year-old said: “We had John's voice and a piano and he could separate them with AI. They tell the machine. 'That's the voice. This is a guitar. Lose the guitar'.
“So when we came to make what will be the last Beatles' record, it was a demo that John had [and] we were able to take John's voice and get it pure through this AI. Then we can mix the record, as you would normally do. So it gives you some sort of leeway."
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More than 60 years after they formed, here are just 9 reasons why The Beatles are still considered by most to be the greatest recording artists of all time. To date, the Beatles have sold over 1 billion records. They boast 20 No. 1 hits in the United States, (19 No. 1 albums), with 24 consecutive Top 10 hits from 1964 to 1976, a record for a group. According to the United World Chart, the Beatles have 16 of the 100 most successful tracks of all time, and also seven of the 100 most successful albums in history. Paul McCartney’s song ‘Yesterday’ is the most covered song in history, and has been recorded over 3,000 times. Nine of the Beatles’ 12 studio albums are in Rolling Stone‘s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. They have 12 of the Top 500 songs of all time, again according to Rolling Stone — the most of any artist by far. According to stacker.com, 21 of the top 50 most covered songs of all time are Beatles songs They revolutionized the science of recording, using multiple tracks instead of playing live and experimenting with sound effects. They achieved all of this in just seven years.
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Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick said Ringo Starr had a talent for sparking new creative ideas in his bandmates from behind his drum kit.
The Beatles didn’t play sports, but they were a team, and every member had a role. Ringo Starr kept time on his drum kit and came up big on one of the band’s most enduring songs. But drumming wasn’t his only talent. According to someone who worked with the Fab Four, Ringo brought a secret skill to The Beatles that helped them in ways no one could have known.
Ringo was never the creative center of the Fab Four. He knew it and accepted it. But the drummer still played a crucial role in making the magic.
It’s no secret that The Beatles used drugs during their heyday. It started with Bob Dylan introducing them to marijuana. The quartet later dabbled in other substances. Using drugs became part of their creative routine. The band found a secret, scary spot in Abbey Road Studios to smoke up during their recording sessions. Yet the consumption didn’t always lead to creative breakthroughs.
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It was once a thriving maritime hub, including for the transatlantic slave trade, but after years of industrial decline, Liverpool's economy is getting a boost from its most famous sons.
"This is the most important house of the most important band of contemporary music," Magical Mystery Tour guide Dale Roberts tells tourists outside the terraced home where The Beatles' Paul McCartney grew up.
McCartney lived at 20 Forthlin Road before he became one of the "Fab Four" -- along with John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr -- and a worldwide superstar.
The red-bricked property is now run by heritage body the National Trust, as is Lennon's former home at 251 Menlove Avenue. Both sites are regulars on tourist trails for fans of the band.
Like other towns and cities across the UK, Liverpool, a port city in northwest England, is facing a cost-of-living crisis.
Its economy is based on "football and The Beatles", says marketing manager Victoria McDermott, whose employer runs the tour and owns the Cavern Club where The Beatles cut their teeth in the early 1960s.
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The Beatles had their fair share of up-tempo rockers. They could (and did) excite rooms full of fainting fans with power chords and a floor-filling beat. But, elsewhere in their vast catalog are more subdued numbers. Though they may not be as audacious, their ballads hold an immense amount of weight. They commented on everything from Civil Rights, to the afterlife, to loneliness, and more.
We rounded up some of the Beatles’ best ballads throughout their storied career. Revisit these down-tempo gems below.
1. “And I Love Her”
Starting with an early Beatles offering, “And I Love Her” appears on the group’s third album, A Hard Day’s Night. It’s a simple ballad, evocative of Paul McCartney’s songwriting style in the early days of the Beatles’ career.
Though McCartney would go on to make more weighty ballads during the Beatles’ tenure, this song started him down his path as an expert balladeer.
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John Lennon, an iconic figure in the world of music, revolutionized the very essence of rock and roll, leaving an indelible mark on generations to come. As one of the founding members of The Beatles, Lennon’s distinct voice and profound songwriting abilities continue to captivate audiences even today. From his early days as a charismatic Liverpool lad to his transcendence into a peace activist and thought-provoking artist, Lennon’s musical repertoire remains a testament to his enduring legacy.
In this article, we embark on a soul-stirring journey to explore the top ten best John Lennon songs of all time. These tracks not only showcase Lennon’s artistic prowess but also provide a glimpse into his evolving ideologies, heartfelt emotions, and unwavering commitment to making a difference through his music. As we delve into the timeless melodies that defined his career, we discover the magic that lies within his words, the intensity that resonates in his voice, and the raw vulnerability that shaped his artistry.
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The Beatles didn’t change the world overnight. They steadily built an audience in England with their first singles before becoming a legendary band. They suffered insults along the way, including from a fellow musician who called Paul McCartney and John Lennon idiots as songwriters. The Fab Four channeled a ton of creative energy into breaking pop music norms, less so into naming albums. Seven Beatles songs doubled as album titles, and now we’re ranking them.
Notes: We’re not including “Get Back” on our list. It was the working title of the album/project that became Let It Be, but The Beatles never released a record with that name. Chart placement stats via Billboard (United States) and the Official Charts Company (England).
7. ‘Yellow Submarine’ Song chart positions: No. 2 in the U.S.; No. 1 in England Album chart positions: No. 2 in the U.S.; No. 3 in England
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George Harrison‘s “My Sweet Lord” provoked controversy for its religious lyrics. Previously, Donovan included similar lyrics in one of his songs. In addition, Donovan explained how a quote about Zen Buddhism from a celebrity inspired his track.“My Sweet Lord” is one of the only hymns in the classic rock canon. In the song. George goes back and forth between using the Hindu phrase “Hare Krishna” and the Judeo-Christian term “Hallelujah.” The tune garnered both praise and criticism for using words from multiple religions. Some felt this fostered unity, while some religious people found it blasphemous.
Donovan did something similar in his tune “Wear Your Love Like Heaven.” In the song, he goes back and forth between calling God by the Arabic term “Allah” and the Judeo-Christian term “Lord.” The tune could also be interpreted as discouraging sectarianism in favor of a more generalized form of spirituality.
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All You Need Is Love: An Oral History of The Beatles is an upcoming biography chronicling the life and history of iconic British rock band The Beatles.
English rock band The Beatles has been an important part of the growth and legacy of music as an art form. The band, which consisted of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison, is considered one of the most influential and iconic bands and musical acts in generations. Having inspired numerous, the Liverpool band still remains an enigma.
One of the most talked about and debated aspects of the band has been why they broke up in the 1970s. All You Need Is Love: An Oral History of The Beatles is an upcoming biography by Peter Brown and Steven Gaines that claims to reveal unknown details and never before heard secrets about the band, including why they broke up. Keep reading to know more.
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Only one copy of Frank Sinatra's song for Ringo Starr's wife ever existed and the master was destroyed, making it the rarest Beatles record of all time.Beatles merchandise was everywhere in the 1960s. Fans could buy pins, record racks, mop-top wigs, magnetic hair decorating games, and even locks of the Fab Four’s hair. The band’s first recording is one of the most valuable albums around, but one rare Beatles record (or at least one associated with the Fab Four) trumps it, and we might never see the one-of-a-kind item ever again.The Beatles climbed to the top in England before their popularity exploded in the United States in 1964. Older entertainers weren’t ready to get off the stage, though. Multi-talented singer and actor Kenny Lynch called Paul McCartney and John Lennon idiots. What was the offense? They just couldn’t figure out how to finish a song. He must have realized they were the wave of the future because he became the first musician to cover a Beatles song shortly after that. How dangerous were the Liverpudlians to the old guard? Even Frank Sinatra hoped to see them fail.
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