The Beatles’ songs from A to Z are a study of how the band changed the course of pop music. The songwriting, melodies, instrumentals, and recording technqiues established the band as among the most influential in music history. But for all their success, The Beatles remained active for a relatively short period of time.
In 10 years, The Beatles released 14 albums in what’s considered their core catalog. It includes just over 200 songs from John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Some are much more memorable than others, but every Beatles song from A to Z has its own story and interesting facts to keep listeners entertained even when the music stops.
Beatles songs starting with ‘A’ “Across the Universe” The song holds a Guinness World Record that involves outer space. “Act Naturally” It replaced a “weird” Ringo Starr song initially meant for the album. “All I’ve Got...
In 10 years, The Beatles released 14 albums in what’s considered their core catalog. It includes just over 200 songs from John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Some are much more memorable than others, but every Beatles song from A to Z has its own story and interesting facts to keep listeners entertained even when the music stops.
Beatles songs starting with ‘A’ “Across the Universe” The song holds a Guinness World Record that involves outer space. “Act Naturally” It replaced a “weird” Ringo Starr song initially meant for the album. “All I’ve Got...
- 2/26/2024
- by Matt Moore
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
John Lennon said The Beatles’ “Dear Prudence” was inspired by a woman who was trying to reach God by meditating for weeks on end in India. Subsequently, John said she was “slightly barmy” at the time. Notably, she was the sister of a famous actor.
John Lennon said the lady behind The Beatles’ ‘Dear Prudence’ was Mia Farrow’s sister
During a 1980 interview contained in the book All We Are Saying: The Last Major Interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, John was asked about the origin of “Dear Prudence.” “‘Dear Prudence’ is me,” he said. “Written in India.” Notably, The Beatles went to India with several other celebrities to learn meditation from a guru known as the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
He revealed the tune was about Prudence Farrow, the sister of a well-known actor. “A song about Mia Farrow’s sister, who seemed to go slightly barmy, meditating too long,...
John Lennon said the lady behind The Beatles’ ‘Dear Prudence’ was Mia Farrow’s sister
During a 1980 interview contained in the book All We Are Saying: The Last Major Interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, John was asked about the origin of “Dear Prudence.” “‘Dear Prudence’ is me,” he said. “Written in India.” Notably, The Beatles went to India with several other celebrities to learn meditation from a guru known as the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
He revealed the tune was about Prudence Farrow, the sister of a well-known actor. “A song about Mia Farrow’s sister, who seemed to go slightly barmy, meditating too long,...
- 6/22/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beatles‘ “Dear Prudence” was inspired by the sister of a famous actor. During an interview, the real “Dear Prudence” said the song was important. On the other hand, she said it didn’t receive as much attention as other songs in the Fab Four’s discography.
Prudence Farrow, subject of The Beatles’ “Dear Prudence” | Bettmann / Contributor The subject of The Beatles’ ‘Dear Prudence’ 1st heard the song during a family game
A 2015 article from Rolling Stone says The Beatles’ “Dear Prudence” was inspired by Prudence Farrow, sister of Mia Farrow. The Farrows were present during The Beatles’ trip to India and Prudence spent a lot of her time deep in meditation. John Lennon noticed her devotion to spirituality and wrote the song in response.
Prudence said her mother, actor Maureen O’Sullivan, introduced her to “Dear Prudence” during a “psychological” game her family used to play. She explained how the game worked.
Prudence Farrow, subject of The Beatles’ “Dear Prudence” | Bettmann / Contributor The subject of The Beatles’ ‘Dear Prudence’ 1st heard the song during a family game
A 2015 article from Rolling Stone says The Beatles’ “Dear Prudence” was inspired by Prudence Farrow, sister of Mia Farrow. The Farrows were present during The Beatles’ trip to India and Prudence spent a lot of her time deep in meditation. John Lennon noticed her devotion to spirituality and wrote the song in response.
Prudence said her mother, actor Maureen O’Sullivan, introduced her to “Dear Prudence” during a “psychological” game her family used to play. She explained how the game worked.
- 4/6/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Some of The Beatles played “Ob-la-Di, Ob-la-Da” for Mia Farrow’s sister, Prudence Farrow. The song later became a minor hit on the Billboard Hot 100. “Ob-la-Di, Ob-la-Da” was never a hit in the United Kingdom. The Beatles | John Pratt / Stringer
Mia Farrow and her sister, Prudence Farrow, were with The Beatles during an important point in the Fab Four’s career. Notably, John Lennon and George Harrison may have played The Beatles’ “Ob-la-Di, Ob-la-Da” for Prudence before its release. Subsequently, “Ob-la-Di, Ob-la-Da” did not become a hit for many years.
Mia Farrow and her sister went on a trip with The Beatles, Donovan, and Mike Love
The Farrows were present during The Beatles’ trip to India. Other celebrities present included Donovan and The Beach Boys’ Mike Love. During a 2015 interview with Rolling Stone, Prudence was asked if she knew The Beatles were going to be in India.
Some of The Beatles played “Ob-la-Di, Ob-la-Da” for Mia Farrow’s sister, Prudence Farrow. The song later became a minor hit on the Billboard Hot 100. “Ob-la-Di, Ob-la-Da” was never a hit in the United Kingdom. The Beatles | John Pratt / Stringer
Mia Farrow and her sister, Prudence Farrow, were with The Beatles during an important point in the Fab Four’s career. Notably, John Lennon and George Harrison may have played The Beatles’ “Ob-la-Di, Ob-la-Da” for Prudence before its release. Subsequently, “Ob-la-Di, Ob-la-Da” did not become a hit for many years.
Mia Farrow and her sister went on a trip with The Beatles, Donovan, and Mike Love
The Farrows were present during The Beatles’ trip to India. Other celebrities present included Donovan and The Beach Boys’ Mike Love. During a 2015 interview with Rolling Stone, Prudence was asked if she knew The Beatles were going to be in India.
- 4/5/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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