The Beatles

Biography

The Beatles are one the most influential rock bands in the history of music. The glorious story of this ensemble started in 1956 when John Lennon and Paul McCartney began their joint concert activity in Liverpool. Later, they were joined by George Harrison. The forth member of the band they formed was Peter Best. However, in 1962 he was replaced by Ringo Starr. In the beginning, they were not different from scores of other Liverpool bands performing at pubs and small venues. The music they played first was a blend of rock-n-roll and simplified jazz. The Beatles tasted popularity first in Germany. They moved in Hamburg in 1960 and became the main performers at one of the local clubs. In 1961, the band found a new manager. It was Brian Epstein, a music store owner, who worked with them up to his dying day in 1967. He changed their image substituting leather coats with expensive strict suits. Their debut album, Please Please Me (1963) featured three smashing hits and immediately made the musicians new national heroes. After their participation in a row of American TV shows along with the film A Hard Day’s Night with their own soundtrack, The Beatles turned into international superstars. Paul and John were the leading creative power of the band. These two worked hard enough to produce two or three monumental albums per year, apart from multitudes of worthy records left unreleased.

In 1967, The Beatles released Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, their first conceptual rock album. Its idea was description of a person’s life and troubles in the urbanized society. The Beatles utilized a number of novelties, including electronic noises and exotic instruments along with proficient arrangements and brilliant melodies. This work became a foundation for the development of art-, hard- and psychedelic rock. They managed to create a prevailing feel of rhythm on each song making it emotional and powerful. This album consolidated the band’s unique approach and leading position in the music world. As their music became more complicated in terms of execution, instruments and lyrics, the audience grew bigger and more diverse. The most notable songs of that period were Michelle, Yesterday, Eleanor Rigby, Help!, Nowhere Man, A Day in the Life, Norwegian Wood, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, Yellow Submarine, Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields, The Fool on the Hill, Hey Jude.

Two of The Beatles, Paul McCartney and John Lennon, also had their own projects. Lennon wrote the books In His Own Write, (1964), and A Spaniard In the Works, (1965), collections of poems and prose with sophisticated images and ideas. McCartney wrote the soundtrack to The Family Way (1967). The Beatles released their last album, Let It Be, in 1970. The same year the band collapsed mostly due to the disputes between John and Paul. Each of the musicians continued music career working on solo projects. Lennon produced several albums in cooperation with his wife Yoko Ono. John was shot in the back by one of his own fans in New York. The other three Beatles reunited in 1995 to recordThe Beatles Anthology, a double disc compilation of unreleased songs and live versions of hits. The most notable song was the new composition Free as a Bird. It was made on the basis of Lennon’s old record with the later addition of some instruments and vocals performed by the other members. In a year, they released another double disc collection of hits with one more new song Real Love, also restored from Lennon’s archive. In 2001, one more member of the legendary quartet, George Harrison, passed away.

In 2009, fans of the celebrated band were happy to get the opportunity to buy The Beatles’ classic albums in a shape of remastered editions.

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Studio Albums

The Beatles, Sgt. Pepper?s Lonely Hearts Club Band mp3Sgt. Pepper?s Lonely Hearts Club Band2009

Baroque Pop, Country, Folk Pop, Hard Rock, Merseybeat, Piano Rock, Pop, Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Rock, Rock & Roll

The Beatles, The Beatles (The White Album) (Remastered) mp3The Beatles (The White Album) (Remastered)2009

The Beatles, Let It Be... Naked mp3Let It Be... Naked2003

Blues Rock, Pop/Rock, Rock

The Beatles, Let It Be mp3Let It Be1970

Blues Rock, Pop/Rock, Rock

The Beatles, Abbey Road mp3Abbey Road1969

Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Rock

The Beatles, Yellow Submarine mp3Yellow Submarine1969

Modern Classical, Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop

The Beatles, White Album CD 1 mp3White Album CD 11968

The Beatles, Magical Mystery Tour mp3Magical Mystery Tour1967

Art Rock, Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock

The Beatles, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band mp3Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band1967

The Beatles, Revolver mp3Revolver1966

Pop, Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock

The Beatles, Beatles VI mp3Beatles VI1965

Merseybeat, Pop/Rock, Rock & Roll

The Beatles, Help! mp3Help!1965

Merseybeat, Pop/Rock

The Beatles, Rubber Soul mp3Rubber Soul1965

Folk Rock, Pop, Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop

The Beatles, A Hard Days Night mp3A Hard Days Night1964

The Beatles, Beatles for Sale mp3Beatles for Sale1964

Folk Rock, Merseybeat, Pop, Pop/Rock, Rock & Roll

The Beatles, Meet The Beatles! mp3Meet The Beatles!1964

Merseybeat, Pop, Pop/Rock, Rock & Roll

The Beatles, Twist and Shout mp3Twist and Shout1964

Merseybeat, Pop/Rock, Rock & Roll

The Beatles, Please Please Me mp3Please Please Me1963

Merseybeat, Pop, Pop/Rock, Rock & Roll

The Beatles, With The Beatles mp3With The Beatles1963

Merseybeat, Pop, Pop/Rock, Rock & Roll

No artist imageRubber Soul / "Yesterday"... and Today0

Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop

Compilation albums

The Beatles, 1 (Remastered) mp31 (Remastered)2011

The Beatles, Past Masters mp3Past Masters2009

Merseybeat, Pop/Rock, Rock & Roll

The Beatles, Reloader: A Tribute To The Beatles mp3Reloader: A Tribute To The Beatles2005

The Beatles, Soul Tribute to the Beatles mp3Soul Tribute to the Beatles2003

The Beatles, Anthology 2 mp3Anthology 21996

Folk Rock, Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Rock

The Beatles, Anthology 3 mp3Anthology 31996

Art Rock, Blues Rock, Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Rock

The Beatles, Anthology 1 mp3Anthology 11995

Merseybeat, Pop/Rock, Rock & Roll

The Beatles, 1962-1970 mp31962-19701993

Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock

The Beatles, The Early Tapes of the Beatles mp3The Early Tapes of the Beatles1984

Merseybeat

The Beatles, Blue Album 1967-1970 CD1 mp3Blue Album 1967-1970 CD11973

The Beatles, Thirty Days - Disc 14 mp3Thirty Days - Disc 141969

The Beatles, Thirty Days - Disc 6 mp3Thirty Days - Disc 61969

The Beatles, Thirty Days - Disc 9 mp3Thirty Days - Disc 91969

Lives

The Beatles, Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection mp3Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection2000

Baroque Pop, Country, Folk Pop, Hard Rock, Merseybeat, Piano Rock, Pop, Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Rock, Rock & Roll

The Beatles, Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection (disc 11) mp3Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection (disc 11)2000

Baroque Pop, Country, Folk Pop, Hard Rock, Merseybeat, Piano Rock, Pop, Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Rock, Rock & Roll

The Beatles, Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection (disc 17) mp3Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection (disc 17)2000

Baroque Pop, Country, Folk Pop, Hard Rock, Merseybeat, Piano Rock, Pop, Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Rock, Rock & Roll

The Beatles, Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection (disc 2) mp3Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection (disc 2)2000

Baroque Pop, Country, Folk Pop, Hard Rock, Merseybeat, Piano Rock, Pop, Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Rock, Rock & Roll

The Beatles, Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection (disc 3) mp3Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection (disc 3)2000

Baroque Pop, Country, Folk Pop, Hard Rock, Merseybeat, Piano Rock, Pop, Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Rock, Rock & Roll

The Beatles, Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection (disc 7) mp3Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection (disc 7)2000

Baroque Pop, Country, Folk Pop, Hard Rock, Merseybeat, Piano Rock, Pop, Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Rock, Rock & Roll

The Beatles, Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection (disc 8) mp3Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection (disc 8)2000

Baroque Pop, Country, Folk Pop, Hard Rock, Merseybeat, Piano Rock, Pop, Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Rock, Rock & Roll

The Beatles, Live at the BBC mp3Live at the BBC1994

Merseybeat, Pop/Rock, Rock & Roll

The Beatles, 1964-65: The Complete Hollywood Bowl Concerts mp31964-65: The Complete Hollywood Bowl Concerts1977

Baroque Pop, Country, Folk Pop, Hard Rock, Merseybeat, Piano Rock, Pop, Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Rock, Rock & Roll

Remixes

The Beatles, Love mp3Love
LOVE presents an original mixture of The Beatles' famous songs, which are blended together in a new unpredictable way in the respect of their structure and production. That is why most of the songs have acquired a new sounding
2006

Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock

Soundtracks

The Beatles, Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection (disc 12) mp3Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection (disc 12)2000

Baroque Pop, Country, Folk Pop, Hard Rock, Merseybeat, Piano Rock, Pop, Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Rock, Rock & Roll

The Beatles, Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection (disc 13: The Best of the Apple Studios Sessi mp3Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection (disc 13: The Best of the Apple Studios Sessi2000

Baroque Pop, Country, Folk Pop, Hard Rock, Merseybeat, Piano Rock, Pop, Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Rock, Rock & Roll

The Beatles, Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection (disc 15: The Complete Apple Studio Performan mp3Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection (disc 15: The Complete Apple Studio Performan2000

Baroque Pop, Country, Folk Pop, Hard Rock, Merseybeat, Piano Rock, Pop, Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Rock, Rock & Roll

The Beatles, Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection (disc 16: The Complete Apple Studio Performan mp3Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection (disc 16: The Complete Apple Studio Performan2000

Baroque Pop, Country, Folk Pop, Hard Rock, Merseybeat, Piano Rock, Pop, Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Rock, Rock & Roll

The Beatles, Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection (disc 4) mp3Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection (disc 4)2000

Baroque Pop, Country, Folk Pop, Hard Rock, Merseybeat, Piano Rock, Pop, Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Rock, Rock & Roll

The Beatles, Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection (disc 5) mp3Thirty Days: The Ultimate Get Back Sessions Collection (disc 5)2000

Baroque Pop, Country, Folk Pop, Hard Rock, Merseybeat, Piano Rock, Pop, Pop/Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Rock, Rock & Roll

News

Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney may record a duo12.05.2012
Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan may collaborate in the near future. Legendary folk and country singer said he would be happy to record with ex-The Beatles' member, and McCartney's team has endorsed this idea.Read more
Madonna named singer of the decade in Britain25.03.2012
Madonna has topped the chart of the most played artists in the 21st century in Britain. The singer has beaten The Beatles, who became second, and Robbie Williams, who has got the third place.Read more
Rare The Beatles' photos to be sold through auction26.02.2012
A series of previously unknown The Beatles' photos has been put at the auction. According to the official statement, all of them were made by 11-years old boy in 1963 when the band has been on a vacation on one of the British resorts.Read more
Ringo Starr will not write autobiography01.02.2012
Ringo Starr claimed that he will never write his autobiography. "I've been asked to write an autobiography of myself, but they really only want those The Beatles eight years", explained musician.Read more
Ringo Starr to release new album22.01.2012
Ringo Starr revealed that his next studio effort is already finished. Singer's seventeenth solo album is set to hit the stores at the end of January. Ex-The Beatles member has decided to name it simply Ringo 2012.Read more
Abbey Road has become top-selling vinyl in US07.01.2012
The Beatles' album Abbey Road was named the biggest selling album on vinyl of the year in USA. The second place in this year has gone to Sigh No More by Mumford And Sons.Read more
Paul McCartney has chosen the title for the new album03.01.2012
Former The Beatles member confirmed rumors that his next studio effort will be titled Kisses On The Bottom. "As long as it was revealed, there is no reason to hide it", says the statement by Paul McCartney's management.Read more
Paul McCartney released new single21.12.2011
Sir Paul McCartney has posted new song online. Titled My Valentine, the track was recorded in collaboration with Eric Clapton. It is the first single from upcoming album by ex-The Beatles member.Read more
Liam Gallagher accused Radiohead of coping The Beatles28.09.2011
Liam Gallagher slammed Radiohead, saying that the band's success is based on the imitation of The Beatles. "Karma Police is alright, but it's The Beatles, isn't it?" claimed he.Read more
Paul McCartney does not think about retirement01.07.2011
Ex-The Beatles member claimed he did not want to finish his music career. According to McCartney, he would like to make new music as long as possible. "If I'm really enjoying this, why retire?" said he.Read more