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.
Wonderful Christmas TIme
The Beatles Lyrics
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Molly is the singer in a band
Desmond says to Molly "girl I like your face"
And Molly says this as she takes him by the hand
Obladi oblada life goes on brahhh
Lala how the life goes on
Obladi Oblada life goes on brahhh
Desmond takes a trolley to the jewelry store
Buys a twenty carot golden ring
Takes it back to Molly waiting at the door
And as he gives it to her she begins to sing
In a couple of years they have built a home sweet home,
With a couple of kids running in the yard,
Of Desmond and Molly Jones
Happy ever after in the market place
Desmond lets the children lend a hand
Molly stays at home and does his pretty face
And in the evening she's a singer with the band
In a couple of years they have built a home sweet home,
With a couple of kids running in the yard,
Of Desmond and Molly Jones
Happy ever after in the market place
Molly lets the children lend a hand
Desmond stays at home and does his pretty face
And in the evening she's a singer with the band
And if you want some fun, take Ob-la-di-bla-da
The lyrics of The Beatles’ “Christmas Time” describe the love story between Desmond and Molly. Desmond has a barrow (a large handcart) in the market place, and he notices Molly, who is the lead singer of a band performing there. Desmond tells Molly that he likes her face, to which Molly responds by taking his hand. They continue their romance, and Desmond takes a trolley to buy jewelry for Molly, gifting her a twenty carot golden ring. She accepts his proposal, and in a few years, they have built a home with a couple of children playing in the yard. They remain happy ever after in the market place. The song’s catchphrase is “obladi oblada life goes on brahhh, lala how the life goes on.”
The storyline of this song is very much like a fairy tale story of two people falling in love and building a life together. However, the lyrics also speak about the significance of family as they let their children lend a hand in continuing the family business. The song's upbeat melody and the lyrics' positive tone create a joyous feeling, making it a great song to play during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Desmond has a barrow in the market place
Desmond owns a cart in the public market
Molly is the singer in a band
Molly is the lead vocalist of a band
Desmond says to Molly 'girl I like your face'
Desmond compliments Molly's physical appearance
And Molly says this as she takes him by the hand
Molly responds positively and holds Desmond's hand
Obladi oblada life goes on brahhh
This phrase expresses the idea that life goes on no matter what happens
Lala how the life goes on
This phrase expresses the same idea as the previous line
Desmond takes a trolley to the jewelry store
Desmond rides a cart to the jewelry store
Buys a twenty carot golden ring
Desmond purchases a high-quality gold ring
Takes it back to Molly waiting at the door
Desmond brings the ring to Molly who is waiting at the entrance
And as he gives it to her she begins to sing
Molly is so happy that she starts to sing
In a couple of years they have built a home sweet home,
After they get married, they built a cozy home in a short time
With a couple of kids running in the yard,
They have children who play in the yard
Of Desmond and Molly Jones
The couple's name is Desmond and Molly Jones
Happy ever after in the market place
They have a happy life together in their town
Desmond lets the children lend a hand
Desmond allows the children to assist him in doing things
Molly stays at home and does his pretty face
Molly takes care of her appearance at home
And in the evening she's a singer with the band
Molly sings at night with her band
And if you want some fun, take Ob-la-di-bla-da
The song suggests that if you want to have some fun, listen to 'Ob-la-di-bla-da'
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@olskzeri2723
@@Uetti ZzzZzzz. Lame attempt to be funny.
So the man who joined Beatles "in an already set up affair" ("Sir Pauls" OWN words ON camera) with a different skullshape, height, eyecolours, personality, musical abilities, different accent, who hinted Shea Stadium was "Before my time" is the real James Paul McCartney ?
Jesus christ what you PIA-people are clueless. You do not know official Beatles history, you do not know how James Paul McCartney was as a person.
All you give me is either lame attempts at "comedy", insults or the retarded "Exactly the same!!!" argument.
In your world we "PID/Paul was replaced"-people are "crazies".
That is why it is so fascinating while i have the arguments you only have insults.
That is a sign who is right at the end of the day.
The Who sang already in the 70's about JPM's replacement in a very famous song, yet you PIA-people prefer to live your life with both eyes and ears closed.
"Sir Paul" have hinted ever since 1967 that he is NOT Paul McCartney, yet you never catch on.
So many years ago Lennon told you that JPM was "Yesterday" and William is "Another day".
Why do you fear truth so much ?
Truth is truth and it never changes.
Arguments or nothing at all. Do you think you can beat my arguments with silly "yOu mUst haVe bEen rEplaCed".
Grow up.
@olskzeri2723
@@Uetti The big difference between you and me is that i see this from a logical perspective while you only act on your feelings. It doesn't matter if you want William to be the real Paul McCartney, no insults or "exactly the same!!!" nonsense can save that false narrative you are pushing.
I know, you have your pride. Rather than admitting that maybe, just maybe, it was wrong of you to just take for granted that "Sir Paul" is the real James Paul Mcartney and not doing your research beforehand you seems to believe by attacking me the world becomes a big safe La la-land where no one ever lies or are trying to hurt you.
But you... are you an adult or are you on the younger side ?
Starting up with a childish joke on your part while engaging with me didn't impress me at all. You either have arguments or you have nothing at all. Jokes are not arguments. Insults are not arguments. The strongest "insult" i use on people are that they are "gullible" or some little sarcasm here and there. But i still make my arguments very clear.
You see i do not do this from an emotional perspective, while i do care about the REAL James Paul McCartney, i still make my points as factual as i possible can.
Nothing i have stated have been disinfo.
The skullshape can not change once grown up. Scientific fact. And while you are stubborn now because "pId iS So CraZy", you know deep down that his eye colour could NOT change from brown to green.
JPM was the same height as Lennon, his replacement towered over Lennon. The "paUl hAd A grOwTh spUrT aT 24 yeArS oF aGe" is a silly claim. Even you must admit that.
None of "Sir Paul's" qoutes was put taken out of context. He said B E A T L E S.
Do yourself a favour and learn how JPM joined the band. "Sir Paul" version goes against official history.
If he told the TRUTH how he joined Beatles then he joined Beatles late 1966 in an already set up affair as Beatles new "Paul McCartney".
I do not care at all if my line of thoughts are too complex for you. The truth is that William (yes, George Harrison did call him WILLIAM ON camera) uses a lot of doublespeak that goes over peoples heads.
Why not be mature about this and at least study PID for 6 months and then make up your mind ? You are incredible naive if you think i suddenly over a night became a PID/Paul was replaced believer. I once upon a time resisted that theory like you do now. But i unlike you took the time to see this from BOTH sides.
The misstake you do is that you cling onto the Paul-is-Alive perspective like your life depended on it. You are too sentimental about this. Follow facts, not feelings is my advice to you.
When i realized that Paul was REPLACED i felt incredible betrayed. But hey life must go on. Truth is truth regardless if we like it or not.
Do not be one of thoose "living is easy with eyes closed people". With internet it is easy to reasearch things if you just take your time to do it.
Be honest, if the truth would ever come out during our lifetime, would you be a man (lets say you are a male) to admit you had been fooled during all thoose years or would you backtrack all your messages to hide the fact that you really believed William was JPM ?
"wiLl yOu bAcktrAck iF yoU aRe wRonG ?!"
I will not backtrack anything. But believe me, i am not afraid of being wrong regarding JPM being replaced. It doesn't stem from smugness or an arrogance from my side, it just comes from the fact that i researched the subject.
If more of you did that you would have caught on everytime "Sir Paul" doublespeaks.
While you take for granted he is the real deal me and many others knows that he have really no idea about the early days. He just makes up stuff as he goes along. Some things he obviously have read and remembers, but like on Letterman when he gets put on the spotlight he really had no clue about Fab Fours performance at the Ed Sullivan Show.
The real JPM would have remembered it.
I would recommend you to study JPM before late 1966 ("Billy Shears" showed up first time in the Kenya movie with Mal Evans and his debut with the Beatles was in december 1966).
If he is "Exactly the same!!!" then you have nothing to worry about.
What are you afraid of...?
Beatles and other groups used "Yesterday" as a codeword for JPM after he was gone.
"Yesterday" was a JPM song.
"Another day" is a William song.
That code from Lennon went over peoples heads, but it was a very smart clue when you think about it.
And study the lyrics of that famous song of The Who. To deny that is about JPM's replacement is just plain silly. The bandmembers in The Who knew the truth and did their own PID-song.
Maybe you should start to realize that the music industry behind the scenes is not a big La la-land where everyone is nice and telling the truth.
Seek truth in Beatles fiction and seek fiction in their truths.
Why did Beatles print out that Lennon said "Oh yesterday" in the lyrics of "All you need is love" when he really says "YES HES DEAD" ?
Instead of getting emotional over reading that, put on earphones and listen yourself. Like why is "Paul" screaming at the end of Sgt Pepper reprise that "PAUL IS REALLY DEAD" ?
Ringo may have "joked" he was the Last Beatle alive but in reality it was not a joke.
Why do you think Ringo pointed out on "Ellen" that he doesn't use "his" accent anymore ?
Who do you think Harrison really weept for in "While My guitars gently weep"...?
Why did the change of chemistry in the band ? Why stop touring ? Why overdub "House of lords" with "Houuuseeeee of Pauuuul" ?
This is where i end my message up to you. I give you this little "guide", but it is up for you to do the work.
If you have a single mature bone in your body you should at least start doing some research. It is mostly free (besides the books).
My advice is too see this from BOTH perspectives. Ask yourself why i once was like you but now is a firm believer in PID.
And this provokes most of you, but i am not wrong over this statement: The reason alot of you give "Sir Paul" a free pass is because you believe he is that charming cute guy that once wrote "Yesterday".
(And no, drugs do not change the skullshape... many of you are incredible naive but with good intentions).
Live well.
We will see what happens when "Sir Paul" dies, but if he ends up being mourned as the real James Paul McCartney the day he dies and you still are in a hypnotised state, then you can count on that me and alot of people will fight that false narrative.
If you are my enemy when that day comes so be it. But do not claim i didn't try to reach out to you.
@leokimvideo
Once this song is in your head it's impossible to remove
@feenixpg3d
this happened to me lol
@namachef
Leo I don't know how but we must have identical taste I swear I see you EVERYWHERE.
@filiperodrigofurtunatodias6852
facts. its been in my head for a week now.
@darq-
Been in my head since december
@thomasbrownlee7653
Happened to me
@anotherfalsealarm151
the old couple at the beginning: trying to enjoy Christmas in peace
Paul McCartney: THE MOON IS RIGHT-
@cineasteontherun1368
Macca jumps RIGHT between 'em!!! He KNEW how this song worked and how it was coming off. He's just needling the * out of everyone in this video... MERRY KRIMBLE!!!
@angusyoungwannabe1897
bEST COMMENT EVER WKZSKJSIX
@Clay3613
I too watch Vincent Vinesauce.