Led by primary songwriters Lennon and McCartney, the Beatles built their reputation playing clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg over three years from 1960, initially with Stuart Sutcliffe playing bass. The core trio of Lennon, McCartney and Harrison, together since 1958, went through a succession of drummers, eventually settling with Pete Best in 1960, who played with them for two years before being replaced with then Rory Storm & The Hurricanes drummer Ringo Starr in 1962. Manager Brian Epstein molded them into a professional act and producer George Martin guided and developed their recordings, greatly expanding their domestic success after their first hit, "Love Me Do", in late 1962. As their popularity grew into the intense fan frenzy dubbed "Beatlemania", the band acquired the nickname "the Fab Four", with Epstein, Martin and other members of the band's entourage sometimes given the informal title of "fifth Beatle".
By early 1964, the Beatles were international stars, leading the "British Invasion" of the United States pop market and breaking numerous sales records. They soon made their film debut with A Hard Day's Night (1964). From 1965 onwards, they produced increasingly innovative recordings, including the albums Rubber Soul (1965), Revolver (1966) and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967), and enjoyed further commercial success with The Beatles (also known as "the White Album", 1968) and Abbey Road (1969). In 1968, they founded Apple Corps, a multi-armed multimedia corporation that continues to oversee projects related to the band's legacy. After the group's break-up in 1970, all four members enjoyed success as solo artists. Lennon was shot and killed in December 1980, and Harrison died of lung cancer in November 2001. McCartney and Starr remain musically active.
The Beatles are the best-selling music act of all time, with estimated sales of 600 million units worldwide. They hold the record for most number-one albums on the UK Albums Chart, most number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and most singles sold in the UK. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988, and all four main members were inducted individually between 1994 and 2015. In 2008, the group topped Billboard's list of the all-time most successful artists on the Billboard Hot 100. The band received seven Grammy Awards, four Brit Awards, an Academy Award (for Best Original Song Score for the 1970 film Let It Be) and fifteen Ivor Novello Awards. Time magazine named them among the 20th century's 100 most important people.
Former Rolling Stone associate editor Robert Greenfield compared the Beatles to Picasso, as "artists who broke through the constraints of their time period to come up with something that was unique and original "... In the form of popular music, no one will ever be more revolutionary, more creative and more distinctive ..." The British poet Philip Larkin described their work as "an enchanting and intoxicating hybrid of African-American rock-and-roll with their own adolescent romanticism", and "the first advance in popular music since the War".
They not only sparked the British Invasion of the US, they became a globally influential phenomenon as well. From the 1920s, the US had dominated popular entertainment culture throughout much of the world, via Hollywood films, jazz, the music of Broadway and Tin Pan Alley and, later, the rock and roll that first emerged in Memphis, Tennessee. The Beatles are regarded as British cultural icons, with young adults from abroad naming the band among a group of people that they most associated with UK culture.
Their musical innovations and commercial success inspired musicians worldwide. Many artists have acknowledged the Beatles' influence and enjoyed chart success with covers of their songs. On radio, their arrival marked the beginning of a new era; in 1968 the programme director of New York's WABC radio station forbade his DJs from playing any "pre-Beatles" music, marking the defining line of what would be considered oldies on American radio. They helped to redefine the album as something more than just a few hits padded out with "filler", and they were primary innovators of the modern music video. The Shea Stadium show with which they opened their 1965 North American tour attracted an estimated 55,600 people, then the largest audience in concert history; Spitz describes the event as a "major breakthrough ... a giant step toward reshaping the concert business". Emulation of their clothing and especially their hairstyles, which became a mark of rebellion, had a global impact on fashion.
According to Gould, the Beatles changed the way people listened to popular music and experienced its role in their lives. From what began as the Beatlemania fad, the group's popularity grew into what was seen as an embodiment of socio-cultural movements of the decade. As icons of the 1960s counterculture, Gould continues, they became a catalyst for bohemianism and activism in various social and political arenas, fuelling movements such as women's liberation, gay liberation and environmentalism. According to Peter Lavezzoli, after the "more popular than Jesus" controversy in 1966, the Beatles felt considerable pressure to say the right things and "began a concerted effort to spread a message of wisdom and higher consciousness".
Other commentators such as Mikal Gilmore and Todd Leopold have traced the inception of their socio-cultural impact earlier, interpreting even the Beatlemania period, particularly on their first visit to the US, as a key moment in the development of generational awareness. Referring to their appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show Leopold states: "In many ways, the Sullivan appearance marked the beginning of a cultural revolution ... The Beatles were like aliens dropped into the United States of 1964.
In 1965, Queen Elizabeth II appointed Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starr Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). The Beatles won the 1971 Academy Award for Best Original Song Score for the film Let It Be (1970). The recipients of seven Grammy Awards and fifteen Ivor Novello Awards, the Beatles have six Diamond albums, as well as 20 Multi-Platinum albums, 16 Platinum albums and six Gold albums in the US. In the UK, the Beatles have four Multi-Platinum albums, four Platinum albums, eight Gold albums and one Silver album. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
The best-selling band in history, the Beatles have sold more than 800 million physical and digital albums as of 2013. They have had more number-one albums on the UK charts, fifteen, and sold more singles in the UK, 21.9 million, than any other act. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked the Beatles as the most significant and influential rock music artists of the last 50 years. They ranked number one on Billboard magazine's list of the all-time most successful Hot 100 artists, released in 2008 to celebrate the US singles chart's 50th anniversary. As of 2017, they hold the record for most number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100, with twenty. The Recording Industry Association of America certifies that the Beatles have sold 178 million units in the US, more than any other artist. They were collectively included in Time magazine's compilation of the 20th century's 100 most influential people. In 2014, they received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
There are two holidays celebrated for the Beatles: Global Beatles Day on 25 June each year. On that date in 1967, the band performed "All You Need Is Love" on television. In 2001, UNESCO created World Beatles Day on 16 January each year. This date has direct relation to the opening of The Cavern Club in 1957.
Five asteroids, 4147 Lennon, 4148 McCartney, 4149 Harrison, 4150 Starr and 8749 Beatles are named after the Beatles.
Be Bop a Lula
The Beatles Lyrics
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Be-bop-a-lula don't mean maybe
Be-bop-a-lula she's my baby
Be-bop-a-lula don't mean maybe
Be-bop-a-lula she's
My baby doll, my baby doll, my baby doll
Well she's the one in the red blue jeans
She's the woman walkin' that I know
She's the woman that loves me so
Be-bop-a-lula she's my baby
Be-bop-a-lula don't mean maybe
Be-bop-a-lula she's my baby
Be-bop-a-lula don't mean maybe
Be-bop-a-lula she's
My baby doll, my baby doll, my baby doll
Well she's the woman who's got that beat
She's the woman with the flying feet
She's the woman walk around the store
She's the woman gives me more more more
Be-bop-a-lula she's my baby
Be-bop-a-lula don't mean maybe
Be-bop-a-lula she's my baby
Be-bop-a-lula don't mean maybe
Be-bop-a-lula she's
My baby doll, my baby doll, my baby doll
Be-bop-a-lula she's my baby
Be-bop-a-lula don't mean maybe
Be-bop-a-lula she's my baby
Be-bop-a-lula don't mean maybe
Be-bop-a-lula she's
My baby doll, my baby doll, my baby doll
The lyrics to The Beatles’ song "Be‐Bop‐A‐Lula" are a simple and straightforward expression of love and admiration for a woman. The repetitive chorus, "Be-bop-a-lula she's my baby, Be-bop-a-lula don't mean maybe," emphasizes the singer's strong conviction and certainty in his feelings. The phrase "Be-bop-a-lula" itself is a nonsensical phrase often used in rock and roll music as a vocalization or scat singing.
The verses provide further description of the woman who is the subject of the singer's affections. She is depicted as wearing red blue jeans, which may represent her casual and carefree nature. She is also described as the queen of the team, suggesting her popularity and influence. She is a woman who knows how to walk with confidence and love deeply.
The song celebrates the woman's irresistible charm and attractiveness. She is described as having a beat and flying feet, indicating her energetic and captivating presence. She is also portrayed as someone who provides endless love and affection to the singer, as the final line of the song repeats "she's my baby doll" multiple times.
Overall, "Be‐Bop‐A‐Lula" is a catchy and lively tribute to a woman who holds the singer's heart, capturing the excitement and infatuation of young love.
Line by Line Meaning
Well be-bop-a-lula she's my baby
Well, the sound of be-bop-a-lula encapsulates the joy and affection I feel for her as she is the love of my life.
Be-bop-a-lula don't mean maybe
The expression be-bop-a-lula is not just a casual word, but a strong affirmation of our relationship. There is no doubt or uncertainty.
Be-bop-a-lula she's my baby
Once again, I want to emphasize that she is my cherished love, and the connection between us is profound and special.
Be-bop-a-lula don't mean maybe
I want to reiterate that the be-bop-a-lula expression is sincere and absolute, leaving no room for doubt or hesitation.
Be-bop-a-lula she's
Continuing my adoration, she is the epitome of perfection in my eyes.
My baby doll, my baby doll, my baby doll
To emphasize the depth of my affection, I refer to her as my precious baby doll, repeatedly underscoring her importance to me.
Well she's the one in the red blue jeans
She stands out from the crowd with her distinctive style, wearing red blue jeans that catch everyone's attention.
She's the queen of all the team
Her captivating presence makes her the ruler among all, dominating the group with her charm and magnetism.
She's the woman walkin' that I know
I am fortunate to know her intimately as the woman who walks beside me, offering companionship and support.
She's the woman that loves me so
Her love for me is immeasurable, and I am deeply touched by the affection and devotion she constantly shows.
Well she's the woman who's got that beat
Not only does she possess an irresistible rhythm in her personality, but she also exudes passion and energy in everything she does.
She's the woman with the flying feet
Her agility and gracefulness amaze me, as if her feet have the power to fly, making her a remarkable and captivating presence.
She's the woman walk around the store
She confidently navigates the store, effortlessly drawing attention and admiration from everyone around her.
She's the woman gives me more more more
Her love and care have no limits, constantly showering me with an abundance of affection, exceeding my expectations.
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Jay Jason
What an excellent backing band, they'll go far...
Nancy Norambuena
The Beatles ,toda la vida ,y para siempre .💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺🎼🎸🎸👏👏🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱
Justice For All
George is doing a great job echoing the great Cliff Gallup. Thanks for the post.
Cristian Tagore Acuña
Versión Star Club de Hamburgo , donde soltarón las amarras , juerga , noches alcohol , pero el talento que se agigantaba en cada escenarió que se presentaban ...el comienzo de la leyenda ...y la historia que ya todos conocemos ...
Sebastién Des Champs
AMAZING!!!!!
Josefa Leorado
That was the time before the Beatles own music became popular.
Blog ZLV Verdão🏆
É Beatles mesmo? 1962? , Boa versão da musica de Gene Vincent.
Blog ZLV Verdão🏆
Boa informação. Soa bem ritmado mas 'diferente' dos Beatles. kk
Fern S
O vocalista é um garçom do Star Club de Hamburgo. Dá pra ouvir o sotaque alemão dele. Isso foi extraído do disco Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962 que foi lançado oficialmente.
Blog ZLV Verdão🏆
Também estou em duvida. Isso parece soar meio diferente, pra ser os Beatles em 1962.