Abbey Road
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Abbey Road is The Beatles' most unified album. Though Let It Be was released last this is the last one recorded before their break-up on April 10, 1970. Released under Capitol Records on September 26, 1969 in the UK and October 1, of the same year in the US.
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[edit] About
Considered as one of the best efforts of The Beatles where they gave their best performances (often referred to as the swan song). All four members contributed in songwriting unlike their previous efforts where Lennon-McCartney tandem takes credit in songwriting. Octopus's Garden was written by Ringo Starr and also featured his best drumming. Here Comes The Sun and Something are George Harrison's composition which he wrote when he was playing hookey in Eric Clapton's garden. Other songs were written by Lennon-McCartney.
[edit] The Myth
The cover was said to give clues about Paul is Dead which is an urban legend about Paul McCartney's death and the person appearing in the Abbey Road cover is just a double. Other clues pointing to the alleged death can be found in some of the The Beatles albums. Sir Paul McCartney is alive and well as of 2007.
[edit] Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Come Together | 4:20 |
| 2 | Something | 3:03 |
| 3 | Maxwell's Silver Hammer | 3:27 |
| 4 | Oh! Darling | 3:26 |
| 5 | Octopus's Garden | 2:51 |
| 6 | I Want You (She's So Heavy) | 7:47 |
| 7 | Here Comes the Sun | 3:05 |
| 8 | Because | 2:45 |
| 9 | You Never Give Me Your Money | 4:02 |
| 10 | Sun King | 2:26 |
| 11 | Mean Mr. Mustard | 1:06 |
| 12 | Polythene Pam | 1:12 |
| 13 | She Came in Through the Bathroom Window | 1:57 |
| 14 | Golden Slumbers | 1:31 |
| 15 | Carry That Weight | 1:36 |
| 16 | The End | 2:19 |
| 17 | Her Majesty | 0:23 |
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | The Billboard 200 |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 69 |
[edit] Credits
Performance Credits
The Beatles Primary Artist
John Lennon Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Paul McCartney Bass, Vocals
George Harrison Lead Guitar, Vocals
Ringo Starr Drums, Vocals
Billy Preston Keyboards
Mike Vickers Moog Synthesizer
Technical Credits
George Martin Producer
Geoff Emerick Engineer
Phil McDonald Engineer
[edit] Trivia
- Maxwell's Silver Hammer is an upbeat song written by Paul McCartney which was believed to be inspired by Charles Manson murders but Paul McCartney said that it was his analogy when something goes wrong out of the blue...
- Named 12th greatest album of all time by Music of the Millennium conducted by 'HMV, Channel four, The Guardian and Classic FM.
- Placed #17 in Q Magazine's 100 Greatest British Albums Ever.
- Named Australia's 4th favorite album on My Favorite Album TV show, the highest position for The Beatles album on that list.
- One month after Abbey Road's release, George Benson recorded a cover version of the album called The Other Side of Abbey Road.
[edit] Shop
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[edit] Reviews
Abbey Road is considered as the greatest/best album ever by the british rock and roll phenomenon The Beatles. It continues to make an impact not only to its listeners but also to aspiring musicians of today. This has proven that The Beatles is the best band that ever existed. A finale that will continue its legacy for years to come. --Raine 18:28, 1 February 2007 (PST)
