Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1793768 in Books
• Published on: 1981-02-01
• Binding: Paperback

Customer Reviews

Harsh but fair
This book was originally published in the 1970's,and then updated just after Lennon's death. Written by two NME hacks, it takes every Beatles release (single, e.p and album) and reviews them chronologically. The same approach is taken to the solo output from the '70's. The writing is excellent throughout - funny, astute and with a keen eye both for what made the Beatles great, and for the tailing off of quality as the solo years progressed. Of course, it is highly subjective and you won't agree with everything the two have to say (they are particularly hard on George Harrison), but you will laugh a great deal at how they say it. To my mind this book represents a high-water mark of Beatles, and indeed, music related journalism generally. Add the fact that it is beautifully illustrated throughout,and this is something that all Beatle nuts should have on their bookshelves.

The best book on the music of The Beatles.
I agree with the previous reviewer - this is the best of all of the many Beatles and Lennon books I purchased from the late 70's and early 80's.
The writing quality and presentation (in an "LP" sized book) are excellent, and havent been surpassed since - even by the autobiographical "Anthology" bible.