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How The Beatles Knew: A Theory of How They Wrote Their Songs

How The Beatles Knew: A Theory of How They Wrote Their Songs

Niccolini, Ilse

Paperback

MusiciansPop/RockMusic Reference

Publisher Price: $17.99

ISBN10: 1736517120
ISBN13: 9781736517123
Publisher: Tonal Publications
Published: Apr 27 2021
Pages: 446
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.99 Width: 5.25 Depth: 8.00
Language: English

Completely absorbing.... A comprehensive and hugely rewarding look at the Beatles' creativity. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)


The Beatles changed the lifestyles and fashions of youth throughout the world, and were cultural leaders of a generation. This book does what no other Beatles book has done before - offers a well-researched and plausible analysis of what was behind even their most obscure songs, and what their basic method of writing songs was - songs which captivated millions and still do today. It was an approach, the author suggests, which began when Paul moved into the Asher residence. This book is not about the meaning of the songs, but rather, their underlying subtext, and how they were written. It is an artistic biography of Paul McCartney, a theory of what his process was as an artist. The author argues that there was a consistent psychological subtext to Beatles songs, brought to the public in 1963 with their breakthrough She Loves You. It continued all the way to the songs on the last album, including Two Of Us. Details on social science research, psychological experiments in think-tanks, and behind-the scenes researchers cast a fascinating light on the possible subtexts of the Beatles song lyrics.

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