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Decker Magical mystery tours, and other trips: yellow submarines, newspaper taxis, and the Beatles’ psychedelic years Russell Reising and Jim LeBlanc Revolution Ian Inglis On their way home: the Beatles in 19 Steve Hamelman Apple Records Bruce Spizer The solo years Michael Frontani Any time at all: the Beatles’ free phrase rhythms Walter Everett Part III Works Rock and roll music Howard Kramer “Try thinking more”: Rubber Soul and the Beatles’ transformation of pop James M.Background 1 Six boys, six Beatles: the formative years, 1950–1962 Appendix: The repertoire, 1957–1962 2 The Beatles as recording artists Jerry Zolten 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Part II.Zimmerman (1913–2008) Contents List of tables Notes on contributors Foreword: I believe in tomorrow: the posthumous life of the Beatles Anthony DeCurtis Acknowledgments Chronology of the Beatles’ lives and works Introducing the Beatles Kenneth Womack Part I ML421.B4C33 2009 2009030744 782.42166092 2 – dc22 ISBN 978-5-2 Hardback ISBN 978-6-2 Paperback Cambridge University Press has no responsibility for the persistence or accuracy of URLs for external or third-party internet websites referred to in this publication, and does not guarantee that any content on such websites is, or will remain, accurate or appropriate. – (Cambridge companions to music) Includes bibliographical references and index. First published 2009 3rd printing 2011 Printed in the United Kingdom at the University Press, Cambridge A catalogue record for this publication is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloguing in Publication data The Cambridge companion to the Beatles / edited by Kenneth Womack. Subject to statutory exception and to the provisions of relevant collective licensing agreements, no reproduction of any part may take place without the written permission of Cambridge University Press. edited by Kenneth Womack cambridge university press Cambridge, New York, Melbourne, Madrid, Cape Town, Singapore, S˜ao Paulo, Delhi, Dubai, Tokyo, Mexico City Cambridge University Press The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge CB2 8RU, UK Published in the United States of America by Cambridge University Press, New York Information on this title: ◦ Cambridge University Press 2009 C This publication is in copyright. r r r Traces the group’s creative output from their earliest recordings and throughout their career Pays particular attention to the social and historical factors which contributed to the creation of the band Investigates the Beatles’ uniquely enduring musical legacy and cultural power Clearly organized into three sections, covering Background, Works, and History and Influence, the Companion is ideal for course usage, and is also a must-read for all Beatles fans. Through detailed biographical and album analyses, the book uncovers the background of each band member and provides expansive readings of the band’s music. The Cambridge Companion to the Beatles From Please Please Me to Abbey Road, this collection of essays tells the fascinating story of the Beatles – the creation of the band, their musical influences, and their cultural significance, with emphasis on their genesis and practices as musicians, songwriters, and recording artists. 'An abstraction, like Christmas': the Beatles for sale and for keeps John Kimsey General discography. Beatles news: product line extensions and the rock canon Gary Burns 13. The Beatles as zeitgeist Sheila Whiteley 12.

Any time at all: the Beatles' free phrase rhythms Walter Everett Appendix: the Beatles' canon on compact disc Part III. On their way home: the Beatles in 19 Steve Hamelman 8. Magical mystery tours, and other trips: yellow submarines, newspaper taxis, and the Beatles' psychedelic years Russell Reising and Jim LeBlanc 6. 'Try thinking more': Rubber Soul and the Beatles' transformation of pop James M. The Beatles as recording artists Jerry Zolten Part II. Six boys, six Beatles: the formative years, 1950–1962 Dave Laing Appendix: the repertoire, 1957–1962 2.


Table of contents : Foreword Anthony DeCurtis Chronology of the Beatles' lives and works Introducing the Beatles Kenneth Womack Part I.
