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The new film let you be a fly on the wall as the Beatles work through their issues, play with ideas, and develop material for "Let It Be," their last album.
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Tag Archives: The Beatles
Music Reviews: The Left Banke, ‘The Beatles and India,’ Peter Tosh, the HawtThorns, and April March
Previously unheard baroque rock gems from the group that gave us the classic "Walk Away Renee." Also: a great reggae concert, Beatles covers by Indian artists, and more.
Read More »TV Review: ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ Depicts a Time When All Our Troubles Seemed So Far Away
'The Beatles: Get Back' depicts a time when all our troubles seemed so far away.
Read More »Music Reviews: The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’ Special Edition, plus Sean Rowe, Lizard Music, and Mark Rogers
The latest in a series of Beatles box sets focuses on 1970's 'Let It Be' and includes a previously unreleased alternate version of the album.
Read More »Music Reviews: George Harrison’s ‘All Things Must Pass’ (50th Anniversary Edition), Plus the Gun Club’s ‘Fire of Love’ (Deluxe Edition)
The "quiet Beatle" made a loud splash with his first major solo album, which has now been dramatically expanded.
Read More »SXSW Film Review: ‘Under the Volcano’ – George Martin’s Magical Musical World
A small Caribbean island was the birthplace of some of the most popular music of the 20th century.
Read More »Charlie Doherty’s Top 40 Releases of 2019
Just in time for the 2020 Grammys, here is my annual list of top releases of 2019 (including Baroness, Lana Del Rey, Neil Young, Lizzo, and Slipknot).
Read More »Three Reasons to Take Another Stroll Down the Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ on Its 50th Anniversary
The latest anthology version of The Beatles' 'Abbey Road' delivers amazing sound quality, demos and outtakes, and a 100-page book.
Read More »Charlie Doherty’s Top Releases of 2018: Post Malone, Smashing Pumpkins, Tom Petty, Clutch, Kacey Musgraves, and More
Rock and roll is alive and well - and didn't need a Zeppelin clone to prove it in 2018.
Read More »Music Review: The Beatles – ‘The Beatles’ (aka ‘The White Album) – Super-Deluxe Edition (6 CD / 1 Blu-ray)
The Beatles legendary self-titled double album, aka The White Album, receives an exemplary six-CD, one-Blu-ray reissue.
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