Since episode one of the podcast, we’ve seen the Beatles evolve from a raucous pop quartet into the undisputed masters of modern musical craft - and more importantly, we’ve seen four boys transform into four men. This week on the show we take a moment to reflect on the four short years that were so transformative for John, Paul, George and Ringo, with an eye toward their future solo trajectories. From Beatles For Sale to Abbey Road, the evolution of songwriting, attitude and technique is staggering - indeed time seems to pass very differently for The Beatles. In this special bonus episode we cover it all and offer some insight into the most pivotal moments in Beatle history while we prepare to enter into the “break-up era” full-force. Also this episode, we present to you the complete initial radio airing of the “Paul Is Dead” rumor from October 21st 1969. This bizarre chapter in Beatle history foreshadows the unfortunate and sometimes violent misinterpretation of Beatles lyrics by certain individuals over the past 50+ years, and hearing this complete WABC broadcast gives you a real sense of what that misinterpretation sounds like in real time. Thank you for everyone who has followed the show so far, we’re proud and excited that so many of you have joined us on this gear journey through the lives of the Fab Four. And the story is far from over...

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