About the book
In this lively and fully-illustrated work, two music historians break down every album and every song ever released by the Beatles, from \"Please Please Me\" (U.S. 1963) to \"The Long and Winding Road\" (U.S. 1970).
All the Songs delves deep into the history and origins of the Beatles and their music. This first-of-its-kind book draws upon decades of research, as music historians Margotin and Guesdon recount the circumstances that led to the composition of every song, the recording process, and the instruments used.
Here, we learn that one of John Lennon's favorite guitars was a 1958 Rickenbacker 325 Capri, which he bought for £100 in 1960 in Hamburg, Germany. We also learn that \"Love Me Do,\" recorded in Abbey Road Studios in September 1962, took 18 takes to get right, even though it was one of the first songs John and Paul ever wrote together. The authors also reveal that when the Beatles performed \"I Want to Hold Your Hand\" on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, John's microphone wasn't turned on, so viewers only heard Paul singing.
There are hundreds of photographs throughout the book, including rare black-and-white publicity stills, images of the Beatles' instruments, and engaging shots of the musicians at work in the recording studio.
All the Songs is the must-have book for the any true Beatles fan.
Editions of All The Songs
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781579129521
- EBook
- ISBN 9781603763714
Read an Excerpt
In this lively and fully-illustrated work, two music historians break down every album and every song ever released by the Beatles, from \"Please Please Me\" (U.S. 1963) to \"The Long and Winding Road\" (U.S. 1970).
All the Songs delves deep into the history and origins of the Beatles and their music. This first-of-its-kind book draws upon decades of research, as music historians Margotin and Guesdon recount the circumstances that led to the composition of every song, the recording process, and the instruments used.
Here, we learn that one of John Lennon's favorite guitars was a 1958 Rickenbacker 325 Capri, which he bought for £100 in 1960 in Hamburg, Germany. We also learn that \"Love Me Do,\" recorded in Abbey Road Studios in September 1962, took 18 takes to get right, even though it was one of the first songs John and Paul ever wrote together. The authors also reveal that when the Beatles performed \"I Want to Hold Your Hand\" on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, John's microphone wasn't turned on, so viewers only heard Paul singing.
There are hundreds of photographs throughout the book, including rare black-and-white publicity stills, images of the Beatles' instruments, and engaging shots of the musicians at work in the recording studio.
All the Songs is the must-have book for the any true Beatles fan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is All The Songs about?
In this lively and fully-illustrated work, two music historians break down every album and every song ever released by the Beatles, from \"Please Please Me\" (U.S. 1963) to \"The Long and Winding Road\" (U.S. 1970).
All the Songs delves deep into the history and origins of the Beatles and their music. This first-of-its-kind book draws upon decades of research, as music historians Margotin and Guesdon recount the circumstances that led to the composition of every song, the recording process, and the instruments used.
Here, we learn that one of John Lennon's favorite guitars was a 1958 Rickenbacker 325 Capri, which he bought for £100 in 1960 in Hamburg, Germany. We also learn that \"Love Me Do,\" recorded in Abbey Road Studios in September 1962, took 18 takes to get right, even though it was one of the first songs John and Paul ever wrote together. The authors also reveal that when the Beatles performed \"I Want to Hold Your Hand\" on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, John's microphone wasn't turned on, so viewers only heard Paul singing.
There are hundreds of photographs throughout the book, including rare black-and-white publicity stills, images of the Beatles' instruments, and engaging shots of the musicians at work in the recording studio.
All the Songs is the must-have book for the any true Beatles fan.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in All The Songs?
The Arts > Music > Discographies and buyer’s guides
Where can I read a sample of All The Songs?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781579129521
Is All The Songs part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series All the Songs
Who is/are the Author/s of the book All The Songs?
Jean-Michel Guesdon
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
All The Songs is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781579129521) and ebook(ISBN 9781603763714)
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