A Trip Through Strawberry Fields
In 1966, after years of touring, the Beatles' music was getting increasingly complex, but it could not be performed live due to the limitations of the technology. And so, the group made the pivotal decision to stop touring. This could have spelled the end for the Beatles. Instead, they used this moment to embark on a new artistic direction, pushing the boundaries of songwriting and recording.
Episodes
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A Trip Through Strawberry Fields
S1 E103 - 23m 18s
In 1966, after years of touring, the Beatles' music was getting increasingly complex, but it could not be performed live due to the limitations of the technology. And so, the group made the pivotal decision to stop touring. This could have spelled the end for the Beatles. Instead, they used this moment to embark on a new artistic direction, pushing the boundaries of songwriting and recording.
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Deconstructing Rubber Soul
S1 E102 - 19m 42s
In October 1965, the Beatles faced an impossible task: produce a new album of original music in time for a Christmas release. Within a month, they had emerged with what many consider to be one of their greatest albums – Rubber Soul. They even had time to create a Double A-side single, “We Can Work It Out,” backed by “Day Tripper.” Both sides, as well as the album, hit No. 1 on the charts.
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The Beatles Come to America
S1 E101 - 19m 44s
While "Beatlemania" had taken over the U.K., in the fall of 1963, the Beatles were practically unknown in America. Through the efforts of band manager Brian Epstein, TV host Ed Sullivan, and a teenage fan from Silver Spring, Md., all of that would change by February 1964. By the time the Beatles arrived at JFK Airport, "Beatlemania" was a full-blown phenomenon in America.
Schedule
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Deconstructing the Beatles
The Beatles Come to America
Saturday
Dec 6
30 Minutes
In the fall of 1963, the Beatles were practically unknown in America, but that changed when they appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in February 1964. -
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Deconstructing the Beatles
The Beatles Come to America
Monday
Dec 8
30 Minutes
In the fall of 1963, the Beatles were practically unknown in America, but that changed when they appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in February 1964. -
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Deconstructing the Beatles
The Beatles Come to America
Monday
Dec 8
30 Minutes
In the fall of 1963, the Beatles were practically unknown in America, but that changed when they appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in February 1964. -
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Deconstructing the Beatles
Deconstructing Rubber Soul
Monday
Dec 8
30 Minutes
The Beatles race against the clock to record and release their album, "Rubber Soul." -
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Deconstructing the Beatles
Monday
Dec 8
1 Hour 30 Minutes
A look at milestone albums of The Beatles and the stories that accompanied them. -
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Deconstructing the Beatles
The Beatles Come to America
Tuesday
Dec 9
30 Minutes
In the fall of 1963, the Beatles were practically unknown in America, but that changed when they appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in February 1964. -
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Deconstructing the Beatles
Deconstructing Rubber Soul
Tuesday
Dec 9
30 Minutes
The Beatles race against the clock to record and release their album, "Rubber Soul." -
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Deconstructing the Beatles
Deconstructing Rubber Soul
Tuesday
Dec 9
30 Minutes
The Beatles race against the clock to record and release their album, "Rubber Soul."
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