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Penn State Laureate Kenneth Womack’s essay series, “50 Years of Beatles,” continues with a look at the week the Fab Four occupied the top five chart positions in America. As popular music’s most resounding commercial success, the Beatles havesold … [Continue reading] about 50 Years of Beatles: The Fab Four’s Historic High-Five
ALTOONA, Pa. -- After the Beatles’ breakup in 1969, the former band mates would enjoy variously successful solo careers, collectively scoring 20 No. 1 hits in the United States and the United Kingdom between 1970 and 2002. But in March 1964 -- long … [Continue reading] about 50 Years of Beatles: John Lennon’s “In His Own Write”
Penn State Laureate Kenneth Womack’s essay series, “50 Years of Beatles,” continues with a look at "Ringo-isms" and malaprops On March 2, 1964, the Beatles began principal photography for their first feature film, which would eventually be known … [Continue reading] about 50 Years of Beatles: “I Had a Hard Day Last Night”
Penn State Laureate Kenneth Womack’s essay series, “50 Years of Beatles,” continues with a look at some of the less glamourous moments of the Fab Four's first visit to America. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ triumphant arrival … [Continue reading] about 50 Years of Beatles: Oh, for a Lock of Hair!
Penn State Laureate Kenneth Womack’s essay series, “50 Years of Beatles,” continues with a look at Penn State Altoona's upcoming International Beatles Celebration. On Feb. 7, 1964, the Beatles arrived to unprecedented fanfare at New York City’s … [Continue reading] about 50 Years of Beatles: “The Greatest Showbiz Town Ever”