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u/gonesnake · 7 pointsr/beatles

I'd agree with all of the above.

Yoko was only a convenient example of how distant they were becoming with each other. They all felt confined by being in the Beatles; a punishing schedule, an unprecedented level of fame, continual expectations from inside the band and out, a crazy amount of time time spent together. Linda, Pattie, Maureen and Yoko were the boys' outlet and interaction away from the other three so, naturally they got a lot of blame for the break-up. Yoko particularly.

Also, Brian Epstein's death occurred at the same time (and contributed to) John's psychological breakdown along with a LOT of LSD. He's been often quoted as saying he'd 'lost himself' during this time and became incredibly insecure and lashed out at everyone.

And, yep, good old fashioned money drops heavily into the middle of this storm. The Beatles had been getting screwed by all manner of promoters, merchandisers and even EMI (for whom they made millions) and when the publishing and contract renegotiations came up it got ugly for all involved, a legal tangle that took decades to unknot.

Check out the Jann Wenner interviews with John in 1971, just post-breakup.

Also check out You Never Give Me Your Money

u/joliet_jane_blues · 6 pointsr/beatles

I know what you mean. But in some ways, leaving them alone is also thanks enough. Read some books like their official Anthology book and You Never Give Me Your Money to get a closer idea of who they really were as human beings. That is, to me, the greatest respect you can pay them: to see them as mortal men, warts and all, and respect them for who they really were/are.

u/mrbendel · 3 pointsr/beatles

Iirc, the Beatles sued each other in the early 70's to break their liability to each other. I don't think this has anything to do with the disbanding of Apple Records, but they never ran the company well.

As to why Paul would go with a traditional label over Apple, I would surmise marketing and budgets has more to do with it.

There's a great book on this exact topic though - I'm having trouble remembering all the details. It's called You Never Give Me Your Money. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003H4VYRE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1416489912&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

It details the rise and fall of Apple Records paralleled to the rise and fall of the Beatles. It's a depressing book but very insightful.

u/TheDrRudi · 3 pointsr/beatles

> what’s every bodies thoughts on the best and most informative Beatles book?

Lewisohn is still writing it. You could make a start on volume one, however.
https://www.amazon.com/Beatles-These-Years-Extended-Special/dp/1408704781

And of course, The Anthology is quite essential. https://www.amazon.com/Beatles-Anthology/dp/0811826848

As is: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0753725452/

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> Would love to know of some books that really go into the relationship between the fellas

Again, I think Lewisohn is still writing that. You might enjoy:

https://www.amazon.com/You-Never-Give-Your-Money-ebook/dp/B003H4VYRE/

u/shazie13 · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

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Book.

Thank you.

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