In a 1980 interview with author David Sheff – published in the 2020 book All We Are Saying – Lennon described the song as his ...
George enjoyed making Rubber Soul and Revolver. The Beatles were experimenting in the recording studio more than ever, which was exciting. Their lyrics and musical direction were becoming more complex ...
The Beatles released their sixth studio album, Rubber Soul, in 1965. It was a more mature album that showcased their improving lyricism. Despite this, few people who worked on the album had high hopes ...
When Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys heard the Beatles' Rubber Soul for the first time, he knew something in pop had changed. Beyond just inspiring Wilson, Rubber Soul challenged all of pop music to ...
Thanks to the Beatles, you’re about to witness a rare thing in the world of popular music: The celebration of an album’s 50th anniversary. Specifically, the Beatles’ landmark record Rubber Soul turns ...
While the world glorifies "Sgt. Pepper," many die-hard Beatles fans credit "Rubber Soul" for kicking off the Beatles' experimental phase. Musician and author John Kruth explores why in his new book.
The Beatles convened on Nov. 11, 1965 to finish recording their sixth album, Rubber Soul. Entering the studio at around 6PM, they realized they were a couple songs short of the 14 tracks slotted for ...
In many ways, “Rubber Soul” marked the end of an era for The Beatles and the beginning of something new and exciting. It was the second album the band released in 1965 following “Help!,” continuing ...
How important is "Rubber Soul?" Well, it inspired "Pet Sounds." But if that isn't good enough, and you want to talk actual merits of the album, I think we can find plenty of good material on which to ...
Today marks 50 years of the band’s sixth studio album – and with tracks like Girl, Think for Yourself and Norwegian Wood, it will be fresh for 50 more Growing up in the 1970s, Sergeant Pepper cast a ...