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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 ...

One song from The Beatles‘ Rubber Soul was inspired by an Elvis Presley song. The Beatles directly lifted one line from the Elvis track. In addition, John Lennon said the Fab Four wouldn’t exist ...

WASHINGTON — After the initial flush of Beatlemania, and the British band’s first two tours of America, something remarkable happened to The Beatles. Their music got even better. “‘Rubber Soul’ really ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

They’re the band behind “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “I Get Around,” “Good Vibrations,” and “God Only Knows.” Along with brothers Dennis and Carl Wilson, cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine, Brian ...

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For most American teens, the arrival of the Beatles’ “Rubber Soul” 50 years ago was unsettling. Instead of cheerleading for love, the album’s songs held cryptic messages about thinking for yourself, ...

Join Emmy Award-winning Beatles tribute band The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute for an unforgettable night of classic Beatles music! You'll enjoy note-perfect ...