The Day the Music Truly Began

The Day the Music Truly Began

“When Lennon met McCartney” isn’t just a moment—it’s the seismic chord that shook the 20th century. To honour that unassuming summer day at a Liverpool church fête, here's a vinyl-spun playlist that captures the spirit of that spark: the roots, the revolution, and the legacy of The Beatles.

🕰️ Side A – The Spark: Before the Beatlemania

These tracks reflect the world they grew up in, and the sound that shaped them:

  1. Elvis Presley – “Heartbreak Hotel” (1956)
    The King inspired the lads to pick up guitars in the first place.

  2. Little Richard – “Tutti Frutti” (1955)
    McCartney would master his vocal wails trying to match Little Richard’s fire.

  3. Gene Vincent – “Be-Bop-A-Lula” (1956)
    Lennon adored his raw edge—pure rockabilly gold.

  4. Buddy Holly – “That’ll Be the Day” (1957)
    The Quarrymen’s first amateur recording was this very song.

  5. The Quarrymen – “In Spite of All the Danger” (1958)
    The only known recording of Lennon, McCartney, and Harrison before The Beatles were born.

🎸 Side B – The Evolution: Beatles in Bloom

From raw rockers to poetic innovators—this side celebrates the DNA of the Beatles that sprouted from that July meeting:

  1. The Beatles – “I Saw Her Standing There” (1963)
    McCartney’s punchy opener—classic early Beatles energy.

  2. The Beatles – “In My Life” (1965)
    A Lennon reflection steeped in gratitude and memory—perfect for the occasion.

  3. The Beatles – “A Day in the Life” (1967)
    Two voices, one vision—Lennon and McCartney at their most transcendent.

  4. The Beatles – “Two of Us” (1970)
    Written by Paul as a gentle nod to their bond, even as things unraveled.

  5. John Lennon – “Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)” (1980)
    Soft and heartfelt—Lennon as a father, a man at peace.

  6. Paul McCartney – “Here Today” (1982)
    A letter to John, written after his death. Emotional, honest, unforgettable.

🌌 Bonus Track – The Echo Through Time

  • Fiona Apple – “Across the Universe” (Cover)
    A lush reinterpretation of Lennon’s dreamy hymn. The song, like their friendship, stretches across the stars.

Spin this playlist with the warmth of vinyl, and you’re not just listening—you’re stepping inside a story that started with a handshake and rewrote music history. Want a themed sleeve design or concert-style poster to match? I can whip one up.

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