Hi, everyone. Welcome to this week’s edition of Music Monday.

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The Beatles seventh album, Revolver, was released 60 years ago on August 5, 1966. It went to #1 on the Billboard 200 chart for six consecutive weeks, from September 10-October 21. It was the third time the band had the top selling album in the country that year after Rubber Soul (#1 from January 8 – February 18) and Yesterday And Today. (#1 from July 30 – September 2).

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Revolver continued The Beatles’ evolution as ground breaking musicians and lyricists, a trend that started with 1965’s Rubber Soul. They were still experimenting with sound, phrasing, different instruments & adding orchestral sounds to their compositions. And despite the main songwriting team sharing credits on all their tracks, John Lennon’s songs were becoming more introspective while McCartney’s were getting more imaginative. George Harrison was growing in his storytelling ability as well and was given three songs out of the 14 tracks. And Ringo had another chance at lead vocal for one of the band’s most beloved fantasy tunes.

The music from the album continues to inspire. A beautiful contemporary visual painting by British artist Em Cooper set to the song “I’m Only Sleeping” won the Grammy Award for Best Video in 2024.

The British Invasion was in full swing in 1966 and The Beatles were still leading the way. Six decades later, Revolver is considered one of their greatest albums.

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The Beatles: “Eleanor Rigby” (1966, written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney).

The Beatles: “I’m Only Sleeping” (1966, written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney).

The Beatles: “Here, There And Everywhere” (1966, written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney).

The Beatles: “Yellow Submarine” (1966, written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney).

The Beatles: “For No One” (1966, written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney).

The Beatles: “I Want To Tell You” (1966, written by George Harrison).

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