The Beatles

When the World Stopped to Listen

John W. Whitehead | Posted 05.29.2012

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The music of the Beatles remains with us still, a poignant reminder that we all have a part to play in bringing about a world dedicated to peace and love.

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Why The '60s Really Ended With Carole King's 'Too Late'

Michael Sigman | Posted 05.29.2012

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Driving home to "Lawn Guyland" the day after graduating from Bucknell U. in Lewisburg, PA and blasting progressive rock station WNEW on the radio, I was struck by one of those other-worldly, pull-over-to-the curb musical moments.

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6 Can't-Miss London Experiences

Viator | Posted 05.25.2012

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London takes center stage this year thanks to its role as host for the 2012 Olympics, but that's not the only reason to swap your money for pounds and head to Europe's most-loved city.

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Remastered McCartney Album Out Next Week, Listen Here NOW

The Huffington Post | Kia Makarechi | Posted 05.17.2012

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Paul and Linda McCartney released RAM in 1971. It's among Paul's early post-Beatles records, and it was written and recorded with his late wife. The a...

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What Happened to the Generation Gap?

Kurt Ellenberger | Posted 05.16.2012

Read More: Michael Jackson, Tears for Fears, Pop Music, Beethoven, The End of History, Music Eras, Teen Rebellion, The Beatles, 80s Pop Music, Francis Fukuyama, Miles Davis, Rammstein, Madonna, Wham, George Michael, Heart, Lady GaGa, The Eurythmics, Culture News

Why are teenagers listening to music that their parents were dancing to 25 years ago instead of rebelling against it? When I was 13, I may have had some knowledge of pop stars from a quarter century earlier, but I certainly didn't like any of their music.

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WATCH: Paul McCartney Adds Mariachi Twist To Beatles' Classic

Posted 05.15.2012

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It's hard to believe Paul McCartney - the mariachi-singing ex-Beatle - is turning 70 years-old next month. After a three-hour performance in front of ...

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Gil Evans' Centennial Tribute, Plus a Conversation With John Pizzarelli and Jon Cleary's Video Exclusive

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.14.2012

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John Pizzarelli: Favorite album of all time? ... Abbey Road is pretty close to the top of the list. It's funny. You could say Abbey Road or you could say In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning, because they're the types of records you put on and say, 'Oh, I'll just listen to one or two tracks.'

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Dog Ears Music: "Mommy for a Day" Playlist

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin | Posted 05.11.2012

This week our playlist includes music by PJ Harvey, Eels, Snoop Dogg, The Beatles, Steve Swallow, Ohio Players, Gene Autry and more.

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Beautiful Images Of The Beatles' Early Years

Arne Bellstorf | Posted 05.11.2012

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We're left with Astrid's strong black and white imagery, photographs of their young androgynous faces frozen in time, looking moody, wearing black cloths and long scarfs. As if they knew they would become part of pop mythology.

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Yoko Ono's Best Tweets

Posted 05.11.2012

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Can Yoko Ono do no wrong? The Japanese singer and performance artist has become the world's muse, sprouting warmth, light and love wherever she goes. ...

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WATCH: Movies That Could Afford The Beatles

The Huffington Post | Crystal Bell | Posted 05.09.2012

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Lionsgate shelled out $250,000 for "Mad Men" to use The Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows," making it the most expensive music deal the studio has ever m...

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My Father's Song Is Still My Mantra

Michael Sigman | Posted 05.08.2012

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Today my 63rd birthday looms and the cultural messages are mixed. It feels uncool -- bordering on shameful -- to acknowledge my age. Yet I'm told I should be thrilled because I look young, and that thanks to advances in medicine, "63 is the new 53!"

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How Much Did Lionsgate Pay For The Beatles?

The Huffington Post | Crystal Bell | Posted 05.07.2012

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Many "Mad Men" fans were left with one big question after Sunday night's episode, entitled "Lady Lazarus": How much did AMC shell out to use The Beat...

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THE WEEK IN CULTURE

Posted 05.05.2012

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This week in culture, 'The Scream' broke auction records, the rain God was celebrated in Nepal, and The Beatles saw a revival in Liverpool. Click on f...

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Mighty Movie's Temple of Bad: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Dan Persons | Posted 05.04.2012

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Included in its list of crimes: entrusting the Beatles' most innovative work to the likes of the Bee Gees, Peter Frampton, Steve Martin and Alice Cooper, among an almost infinite roster of incomprehensible casting choices.

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The Highest Pass and Songs of a Lifetime: Conversations With Jon Anderson and Greg Lake

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.04.2012

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"Working on a Tan": A Red Hot Playlist for the Tanning Lady

David Wild | Posted 05.03.2012

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I'm concerned about Patricia Krentcil, the Jersey mom who allegedly brought her five-year-old daughter with her into a tanning both with her to get a little-- or a lot of -- color. This sort of obsessive need for a tan really makes me see red. So here, then, is my red hot playlist meant to stop the madness.

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This Week In Indie Cinema: Papal Panic

The Huffington Post | Christiana Lilly | Posted 05.09.2012

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This week, at Miami Beach Cinematheque, there will be a live performance of the one-man show "The Rarest of Birds," looking at the struggles and life ...

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The Night Led Zeppelin Dethroned the Beatles! (And I Was There!)

Paul Iorio | Posted 05.01.2012

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In pop culture history, Led Zeppelin officially dethroned The Beatles on May 5, 1973, at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. I attended the show as a 15-year-old high school student.

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The Beatles Are Coming To A Theater Near You

AP | Posted 04.24.2012

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NEW YORK -- The Beatles are hitting theaters nationwide. Recently discovered footage of the Fab Four's first full-length concert in the United States...

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Tripping: 10 Celebrities That Have Done LSD

Posted 04.23.2012

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Sure, it's not that shocking that a few of these famous writers and actors dropped acid back in the day. But we were surprised to find out how some at...

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Love Is A Four Letter Word: Chatting with Jason Mraz and Kevin Kinney, Plus Alyssa Graham and Alphanaut Video Exclusives

Mike Ragogna | Posted 04.20.2012

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The Evolution Of Boy Bands Since The Beatles

TresSugar | Posted 04.19.2012

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It all started with the "mania" surrounding a certain British rock band from the '60s, and since the guys from One Direction - the latest UK boy band ...

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Steve Jobs In 'Lost' Interview: 'My Model Of Management Is The Beatles'

The Huffington Post | Courteney Palis | Posted 04.18.2012

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Before the iPad, the iPhone and the iPod, before the famously simplistic uniform of blue jeans and a fitted black turtleneck, there was simply Steve J...

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Look Out Now!: Conversations With the Gaddabouts' Edie Brickell & Steve Gadd, Plus Eric Hutchinson

Mike Ragogna | Posted 04.18.2012

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After 40 years, the Eagles are touring in countries in which they never previously performed. Last year was mainland China and this year, it's the Middle East and South Africa.

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