The Cambridge Companion to the Beatles (Cambridge Companions by Kenneth Womack

By Kenneth Womack

From Please Please Me to Abbey street, this choice of essays tells the interesting tale of the Beatles – the construction of the band, their musical affects, and their cultural value, with emphasis on their genesis and practices as musicians, songwriters, and recording artists. via specific biographical and album analyses, the ebook uncovers the historical past of every band member and gives expansive readings of the band's track. • strains the group's inventive output from their earliest recordings via their profession • will pay specific cognizance to the social and ancient elements which contributed to the construction of the band • Investigates the Beatles' certain enduring musical legacy and cultural energy • in actual fact equipped into 3 sections, overlaying heritage, Works, and background and effect, the spouse is perfect for path utilization, and is additionally a must-read for all Beatles fans

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