Why We Love The Beatles: 61 of 100

Paul lit a cigarette: whether it was the last of the night or the first of the day, he wasn't sure. He was tired as he leaned against the window frame but not exhausted: he looked out across the roof-tops of London and could just hear the first faint strains of Sgt. Pepper starting to play. It was out; the lads were really pleased with the tracks, although it was a shame George Martin wouldn't include Penny Lane nor Strawberry Fields. The actual cover was incredible. Whatever happened now, no other band would ever touch them. They were absolutely, definitely no-doubt-about-it: toppermost of the poppermost.

Side 1 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band: a marvelous opener to set the scene of a band within a band which ironically would actually not be maintained consistently throughout the album ; With a Little Help From My Friends: with the lovely lines: what do you see when you turn out the light?/I can't tell you but I know it's mine.; Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds:  you know all the fuss about encoded reference.... .Getting Better: marvelous up-lifting track; Fixing a Hole: a reflective McCartney; She's Leaving Home; instant social commentary and possibly the most moving song in their amazing portfolio; Being for the Benefit of Mr Kite; inspired by the text on a circus poster, and used incredibly effectively.. What are you waiting for? Play it now!

That's another reason we Love The Beatles.