The Beatles Bulletin: Feb. 9, 2012
On the 9th of every month, visit Woonsocket Patch for a lesson in Beatles history by Denis G. Lapierre.
Enjoy a trip down memory lane with local Beatles expert, Denis Lapierre as he explores a new Beatles album on the 9th of every month.
This month: Revolver
Released: August 8, 1966 in the US
Capitol Records
Recorded 46 years ago, "Revolver" is consider one of the best rock albums of all time by many music critics.
Featuring:
"Taxman"- sung by George Harrison. Harrison sung three tracks on this album - more than he did on any previous album.
"Eleanor Rigby"- known for its lyrical composition and beautiful melody, sung by Paul McCartney.
"Yellow Submarine"- a song for the animated film and the only track sung by Ringo Starr.
"Tomorrow Never Knows" and "She Said She Said" were rock compositions sung by John Lennon.
"Good Day Sunshine" is another catchy tune from this release that contains great melody.
The album also features the ever-popular "Got to get you Into my Life" and "Here There and Everywhere" compositions.
"I want to tell you," "For No One" and "Love You to" round out this classic hit record.
The album cover was designed by Klaus Voorman, an old Liverpool Art student and close friend of John Lennon.