Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
Released in 1968, the animated film "Yellow Submarine" was inspired by the music of the Beatles and featured them in person as well. The spirit of 1960s counterculture is well-represented in this trailer. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
This video for the Beatles' song "A Day in the Life" features footage of the recording sessions which resulted in the song's famous orchestral component, as well as cameos by the Beatles and some of their friends.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
"Hey Jude," from 1968, topped the charts in Britain for two weeks and for nine weeks in the U.S., where it became The Beatles' longest-running No.1 hit single. It was also the single with the longest running time.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Written by John as an expression of his love for Yoko Ono, the song is heartfelt and passionate. As John told Rolling Stone magazine in 1970, “When it gets down to it, when you’re drowning, you don’t say, ‘I would be incredibly pleased if someone would have the foresight to notice me drowning and come and help me,’ you just scream.”
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
The mop-topped fab four from Liverpool conquered the world with catchy, feel-good hits like this song “I Feel Fine” from 1964. In the video, you can catch the Beatles' sense of humor, with George pretending to sing the wrong words and Ringo riding a bicycle instead of playing the drums.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
The production of the song "Now and Then" took place over five decades and is the product of conversations and collaborations between the four Beatles that go on to this day. The long mythologized John Lennon demo was first worked on in February 1995 by Paul, George and Ringo as part of The Beatles Anthology project but it remained unfinished, partly because of the impossible technological challenges involved in working with the vocals John had recorded on tape in the 1970s.
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