The magnificent cedar tree from Lebanon, dating back to the 1720s, starred in The Beatles' 1966 music video for 'Rain', where the Fab Four filmed sitting on its branches.
"Tomorrow Never Knows," a pivotal song by The Beatles, emerged during a time of rising psychedelic drug use and a growing interest in different cultures. The recording reflects a transformative period marked by innovative studio technology and the group's artistic evolution. The song's unconventional structure, lacking rhymes and focused on expanding consciousness, set it apart from pop music conventions of its time."
Many visitors express disappointment at Abbey Road, expecting more than just a road, with one stating, 'It's just an ordinary zebra crossing. It's busy - crowded with fellow tourists.'
"Before the Beatles gained worldwide notoriety for their music, they were very much like the average city-dweller; just some art school yuppies who could often be found sipping on a pint at the nearby dive."
The longstanding confrontation between Apple Computers and The Beatles over the trademark of the name 'Apple' resulted in embedded references within Apple software, revealing creative friction.
