The Darling Side of Rock & Roll.

Almost fifty years ago, in April 1^st 1961, The Beatles began their three month residency at the Top Ten Club (Hamburg) playing 92 straight nights. So I thought, 50 years on, it was only fair to review the two LP’s never to be forgotten; which are of course: The Beatles Red and Blue. Two primary colours that captured a platter of recorded gold.

In 1973, the one band arresting the hearts and souls of people all over the world, released an album encompassing a flawless compilation of treasured tracks; 1962-1966’s Red album, emitted with its counterpart, 1967-1970’s Blue album. From The Beatles Love me Do to Let it Be, it is clear that the bands archetypal quality was at its supreme best; reaching number three in the UK album chart, and even achieving that number one spot with our friends across the pond.

But overlooking factual verification of the bands’ success, I am to take a nostalgic return into the depths of The Beatles’ rock and roll revolution.

Throughout this rosy compilation, the track list essentially boxes a lyrical devotion to falling in love; I Want to Hold Your Hand, Can’t Buy Me Love and even A Hard Day’s Night ooze a warm illustration of affection. This creation of sweet love songs, however, is not solely down to Lennon and McCartney’s poetic verse; the instrumental involvement of Ringo Star and George Harrison seams together to produce their melodically charming sound. A sound that can be compared to no other; The Beatles Red Album confined a musical revolution, the darling side of rock and roll.

Journeying onto the notorious Blue album, this talented four piece seemingly tiptoed away from sugary love songs, and began to focus more on metaphorical lyrics; complimenting their traditional sound of harmonica whistles and acoustic strum. Get Back, Strawberry Fields Forever and Back in the U.S.S.R unite this sentimental collection of poignant tunes, evidently augmenting the band’s influential sound and increasingly successful status.

Embracing the soil of sweet rock and roll, The Beatles significant contribution to music is greatly apparent in these glorious collections of music. Evidently, Red and Blue are fundamentally the two colours in the music industry that have never, and will never, loose their mojo.