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New book gathers George Harrison's candid early Beatles photos
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A new book collects George Harrison’s candid photographs of the Beatles’ early years, while the band’s catalog continues to attract attention: “Love Me Do,” their 1962 debut single, remains a landmark in their rise, and Rubber Soul is vying for another UK chart No. 1. The articles also trace the song’s modest start in Britain and subsequent U.S. chart success.
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Sam Okafor
George's photos probably capture the real exhaustion and fun before fame took over.
Five Classic Hits Endure Across Six Decades
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— Sep 24, 2026
Retrospectives revisit enduring pop hits including the Association’s chart-topping “Cherish,” the Box Tops’ “The Letter,” Stealers Wheel’s “Stuck in the Middle with You,” and Joe Cocker’s celebrated version of “You Are So Beautiful.” They also trace the Beatles’ “Something” from George Harrison’s uncertain demo to a beloved song on Abbey Road, highlighting the varied stories and lasting appeal behind classic recordings.
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Iconic Songs Endure Through Diverse Covers
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— Aug 31, 2026
Artists across decades reshaped songs—from George Harrison's slower, rootsy take on Bob Dylan's If Not For You to Harry Belafonte's soulful twist on Tomorrow Is a Long Time—demonstrating how covers can redefine a tune's legacy. Iconic tracks like Jackson Browne's Nothing But Time recorded on a moving tour bus for Running on Empty and the long road of Seasons in the Sun from Le Moribond through early Beach Boys sessions to Terry Jacks' 1974 hit show how production contexts and reinterpretations deepen a song's enduring impact.
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96 Tears Returns to Michigan for Anniversary Concert
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— Aug 30, 2026
From the First Class’s Beach Baby, a 1974 London-made hit that became a rare U.S. one-hit wonder, to Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s Rein Me In, which has broken UK chart records and sparked major live collaborations. Further back, Question Mark and the Mysterians’ 96 Tears resurfaced as a career-defining hit, George Harrison’s Out of the Blue tops lists as a landmark instrumental, and Eurythmics’ Sweet Dreams defined 80s synth-pop and MTV-era visuals.
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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy
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