| Part 1: All Together Now |
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1 Twilight of the Gods: The Fab Four Phenomenon Learn why and how The Beatles had such a massive impact, and study their record-breaking achievements. |
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2 Four Little Lord Fauntleroys-All Bow Down Read about the fans and professionals influenced by The Beatles and the records paying tribute to them. |
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3 The Band You've Known For All These Years Survey their personal attributes, how they charmed us, and how they inspired fads and fashions. |
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4 Reelin' and Rockin': The Beatles' Artistry Explore The Beatles' talents as singers, songwriters, musicians, and technological pioneers in the studio. |
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5 All These Friends and Lovers Acquaint yourself with The Beatles' personal and professional inner circle. |
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| Part 2: Crying, Waiting, Hoping-Years of Struggle |
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6 The Baby Beatles Learn about where the Fab Four were born, their early education, and their families. |
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7 Long Distance Information: Early Influences Take note of the recording stars and radio artists who greatly influenced the adolescent Beatles. |
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8 The Pre-Beatles: Thinking of Linking Read about the first musical endeavors of John, Paul, and George, and the various names of their band. |
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9 Too Much Monkey Business Learn about the group's early struggles, as well as its search for suitable musicians. |
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10 Leather and Liquor-Live in Hamburg Acquaint yourself with The Beatles in Hamburg, the clubs they played, and the recordings they made. |
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11 From a Keller to a Cellar Learn about Paul becoming the bass player, Ringo's pre-Beatle bands, and early Beatlemania in Liverpool. |
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| Part 3: A Taste of Honey-The Rise of The Beatles |
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12 Baby You're a Rich Man: That Posh Mr. Epstein Read about the background of manager Brian Epstein and his first encounters with The Beatles. |
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13 Moptop Hair and Mohair Suits: The Road to Success See how Brian secured better bookings and a recording contract, and recruited Ringo in place of Pete Best. |
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14 Hitman For Hire: George Martin Read about the musical background and contribution of The Beatles' record producer and his sound engineers. |
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15 Her Majesty's a Pretty Nice Girl: Changing Audiences See how quickly the Fab Four moved up in the world, from Hamburg and Liverpool to London society. |
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| Part 4: To the Toppermost of the Poppermost |
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16 Scene and Heard: Radio Days and TV Times Learn about how The Beatles presented themselves on TV and radio, as well as at press conferences. |
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17 Beatlemania: You Make Me Wanna Shout! Take a look at the halcyon fan years of 1963 to 1966, from the mania to the merchandise. |
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18 Act Naturally: The Big-Screen Beatles Read about John, Paul, George, and Ringo's joint acting efforts, the aborted movie projects, and their hit animated feature. |
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19 Hop Off the Bus: An End to Touring Take a look at The Beatles' very last concert tours and appearances. |
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20 When I Get Home: Life Away From the Road Discover how the Fab Four and their manager tried to occupy themselves once the band had quit touring. |
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21 Those Swinging Sixties Take a look at this decade's youthful hopes, shattered dreams, riots, wars, and technological advances. |
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| Part 5: Upsetting the Apple Cart |
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22 Bad Boys (You Can't Do That) Learn about the antics and activities that earned The Beatles some of their most negative publicity. |
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23 Something to Get Hung About: Cracking Up Read about the personal setbacks and professional discord that signaled the beginning of the end. |
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24 Coming Down Fast: The Curtain Falls Take a look at The Beatles' diverging interests, their failed business ventures, and their acrimonious split. |
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25 Free as a Bird: Life After The Beatles Learn about John, Paul, George, and Ringo's solo careers and private activities. |
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| Part 6: Oldies But Goldies |
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26 Can I Have a Little More? -- The Beatles Anthology Learn all about Paul, George, and Ringo's smash-hit reunion, and the public and critical reaction. |
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27 Rattling Those Valuables Discover which collectibles are worth owning or disowning. |
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28 Dig It (Especially on Holidays and Weekends) Link up with Beatle People and visit the must-see places. |
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| A Beatles Chronology A year-by-year run-down of the some of the most important events in The Beatles' lives and careers. |
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| B The Beatles on the Charts A complete, dated list of The Beatles' UK single, EP, and album releases, and their chart positions. |
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| C Films, Videos, and Biopics A comprehensive list of all the films and promotional videos The Beatles starred in. |
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| D Recommended Reading A thorough listing of some of the best literature to seek out for more fab info. |
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| Index |
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