Curated playlist
1967 songs
- I Am the WalrusJohn Lennon wrote "I Am the Walrus" to baffle fans who over-analyzed the Beatles.
- She's Leaving HomeThe real girl behind the Beatles' "She's Leaving Home" once won a dance contest picked by Paul McCartney.
- A Day in the LifeThe BBC banned the Beatles song "A Day in the Life" until 1972. It said the song could encourage drug-taking.
- All You Need Is LoveThe Beatles sang "All You Need Is Love" live to over 400 million people in 1967. It linked 25 countries.
- Strawberry Fields ForeverTwo different recordings of "Strawberry Fields Forever" were spliced into one with scissors and tape machines.
- Flying (Beatles instrumental)"Flying" is the only Beatles song credited to all four band members. It was recorded in September 1967.
- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (song)The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper song began with salt and pepper on a plane.
- Within You Without YouGeorge Harrison added crowd laughter to "Within You Without You" over his producer's objection.
- Baby, You're a Rich ManGeorge Harrison played "Baby, You're a Rich Man" in a San Francisco park and a crowd followed him.
- Penny LanePaul McCartney found the Penny Lane trumpet sound while watching Bach on television.
- Lucy in the Sky with DiamondsJohn Lennon wrote "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" after his three-year-old son showed him a drawing.