Deconstructing the Beatles: Abbey Road Side Two

The Beatles’ Abbey Road is a masterpiece filled with classic songs, such as “Come Together,” “Something,” and “Here Comes the Sun.” George Martin told the Beatles to think “symphonically,” and they responded by creating the remarkable Side Two song suite.Abbey Road was the last time that the Beatles recorded together at EMI Studios — soon-to-be-christened Abbey Road Studios. Despite the bittersweet atmosphere that surrounded the recording sessions, The Beatles’ outstanding songs and performances, together with George Martin’s orchestrations, produced an album that is regarded as one of the best of all time.

Side Two.   Learn about the Eastern rhythms on “Here Comes the Sun,” the influence of Beethoven on “Because,” and why “Her Majesty” ended up as the album’s hidden track. Then explore the entire Side Two medley. Also includes deconstructions of “Give Peace a Chance” and “Come and Get It.”