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.
Eight Days A Week
The Beatles Lyrics
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Guess you know it's true
Hope you need my love, babe
Just like I need you
Hold me, love me
Hold me, love me
I ain't got nothin' but love, babe
Love you every day, girl
Always on my mind
One thing I can say, girl
Love you all the time
Hold me, love me
Hold me, love me
I ain't got nothin' but love, girl
Eight days a week
Eight days a week
I love you
Eight days a week
Is not enough to show I care
Ooh, I need your love, babe
Guess you know it's true
Hope you need my love, babe
Just like I need you, oh
Hold me, love me
Hold me, love me
I ain't got nothin' but love, babe
Eight days a week
Eight days a week
I love you
Eight days a week
Is not enough to show I care
Love you every day, girl
Always on my mind
One thing I can say, girl
Love you all the time
Hold me, love me
Hold me, love me
I ain't got nothin' but love, babe
Eight days a week
Eight days a week
Eight days a week
The lyrics to The Beatles' song "Eight Days a Week" express the singer's need for love from their partner. The opening lines declare a deep yearning for the love of their significant other and express hope for mutual need. As the song progresses, the singer emphasizes their constant love and adoration for their partner, stating that they love them every day and that they are always on their mind. The repeated refrain of "hold me, love me" highlights the singer's desire for physical affection and emotional support. The title of the song, "Eight Days a Week," symbolizes the magnitude of the singer's love, which cannot be contained within the traditional seven days of a week.
Overall, "Eight Days a Week" is about the intensity of love and the human need to give and receive affection. The lyrics are simple yet effective in conveying the depth of the singer's emotions. The upbeat, catchy tune of the song adds to its appeal, making it a beloved classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, I need your love, babe
I crave your love deeply, my beloved.
Guess you know it's true
You must already realize the depths of my feelings for you.
Hope you need my love, babe
I hope that you have the same intense need for my love that I have for yours.
Just like I need you
It's exactly the way I need you as well.
Hold me, love me
Please physically hold and embrace me with your love and affection.
I ain't got nothin' but love, babe
I may not have riches or tangible gifts, but I do have abundant love to offer you.
Eight days a week
I love you every single day and moment of my life, without exception.
Love you every day, girl
My love for you is not limited to certain days or times; I love you each and every day, my dear.
Always on my mind
Thoughts of you consume my mind and heart constantly, without fail.
One thing I can say, girl
Without a doubt, I can say that I love you wholeheartedly, my beloved.
Love you all the time
My love for you is eternal, constant, and unwavering; I love you every moment of every day.
Eight days a week
My love for you surpasses any time constraints or boundaries; I will love you endlessly.
Is not enough to show I care
Even the phrase 'eight days a week' cannot fully convey the intensity of my love for you and how much I care.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Eight Days a Week
CanciΓ³n de The Beatles
Ooh, necesito tu amor, nena
Ooh, I need your love, babe
Supongo que sabes que es verdad
Guess you know it's true
Espero que necesites mi amor, nena
Hope you need my love, babe
Justo como te necesito
Just like I need you
Abrazame, Amame
Hold me, love me
Abrazame, Amame
Hold me, love me
No tengo nada mΓ‘s que amor, nena
I ain't got nothin' but love, babe
Ocho dΓas a la semana
Eight days a week
Te amo todos los dΓas, niΓ±a
Love you every day, girl
Siempre en mi mente
Always on my mind
Una cosa que puedo decir, chica
One thing I can say, girl
Te amo todo el tiempo
Love you all the time
Abrazame, Amame
Hold me, love me
Abrazame, Amame
Hold me, love me
No tengo nada mΓ‘s que amor, niΓ±a
I ain't got nothin' but love, girl
Ocho dΓas a la semana
Eight days a week
Ocho dΓas a la semana
Eight days a week
te amo
I love you
Ocho dΓas a la semana
Eight days a week
No es suficiente para demostrar que me importa
Is not enough to show I care
Ooh, necesito tu amor, nena
Ooh, I need your love, babe
Supongo que sabes que es verdad
Guess you know it's true
Espero que necesites mi amor, nena
Hope you need my love, babe
Al igual que te necesito, oh
Just like I need you, oh
Abrazame, Amame
Hold me, love me
Abrazame, Amame
Hold me, love me
No tengo nada mΓ‘s que amor, nena
I ain't got nothin' but love, babe
Ocho dΓas a la semana
Eight days a week
Ocho dΓas a la semana
Eight days a week
te amo
I love you
Ocho dΓas a la semana
Eight days a week
No es suficiente para demostrar que me importa
Is not enough to show I care
Te amo todos los dΓas, niΓ±a
Love you every day, girl
Siempre en mi mente
Always on my mind
Una cosa que puedo decir, chica
One thing I can say, girl
Te amo todo el tiempo
Love you all the time
Abrazame, Amame
Hold me, love me
Abrazame, Amame
Hold me, love me
No tengo nada mΓ‘s que amor, nena
I ain't got nothin' but love, babe
Ocho dΓas a la semana
Eight days a week
Ocho dΓas a la semana
Eight days a week
Ocho dΓas a la semana
Eight days a week
@koesno_hakim
Ooh, I need your love, babe
Guess you know it's true
Hope you need my love, babe
Just like I need you
Hold me, love me
Hold me, love me
I ain't got nothin' but love, babe
Eight days a week
Love you every day, girl
Always on my mind
One thing I can say, girl
Love you all the time
Hold me, love me
Hold me, love me
I ain't got nothin' but love, girl
Eight days a week
Eight days a week
I love you
Eight days a week
Is not enough to show I care
Ooh, I need your love, babe
Guess you know it's true
Hope you need my love, babe
Just like I need you, oh
Hold me, love me
Hold me, love me
I ain't got nothin' but love, babe
Eight days a week
Eight days a week
I love you
Eight days a week
Is not enough to show I care
Love you every day, girl
Always on my mind
One thing I can say, girl
Love you all the time
Hold me, love me
Hold me, love me
I ain't got nothin' but love, babe
Eight days a week
Eight days a week
Eight days a week
@maxfilmsdotcom7079
Thereβs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,Saturday,Sunday, and Yesterday
@simpingspartan646
:D Lol
@scottishmetagross5634
I was hoping green day but yesterday sure
@RealShrigmaMale
Big brain
@simpingspartan646
you are smort
@maxfilmsdotcom7079
ι³θ²ζ΅© good for you
@perpele961
Imagine paying to go to a Beatles concert just to pass out and miss it.
@valeriataylor8337
It lasted only like 30 minutes... They probably lost
I hope they can attended a modern 3hours Paul's concert
@tristiansanchez2181
lmfaoo
@thewhoman3182
Ikr! I would go to hell and back just to have seen them live. And I mean that.