附註:Includes discography, filmography, videography and biopics.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 339-341) and index.
PART 1 ALL TOGETHER NOW -- Chapter 1 Twilight of the Gods: The Fab Four Phenomenon -- Chapter 2 Four Little Lord Fauntleroys -- All Bow Down -- Chapter 3 The Band You've Known For All These Years. -- Chapter 4 Reelin' and Rockin': The Beatles' Artistry -- Chapter 5 All These Friends and Lovers. -- PART 2 CRYING, WAITING, HOPING -- YEARS OF STRUGGLE -- Chapter 6 The Baby Beatles -- Chapter 7 Long Distance Information: Early Influences -- Chapter 8 The Pre-Beatles: Thinking of Linking -- Chapter 9 Too Much Monkey Business -- Chapter 10 Leather and Liquor -- Live in Hamburg -- Chapter 11 From a Keller to a Cellar -- PART 3 A TASTE OF HONEY -- THE RISE OF THE BEATLES -- Chapter 12 Baby You're a Rich Man: That Posh Mr. Epstein. -- Chapter 13 Moptop Hair and Mohair Suits: The Road to Success -- Chapter 14 Hitman For Hire: George Martin -- Chapter 15 Her Majesty's a Pretty Nice Girl: Changing Audiences. -- PART 4 TO THE TOPPERMOST OF THE POPPERMOST -- Chapter 16 Scene and Heard: Radio Days and TV Times -- Chapter 17 Beatlemania: You Make Me Wanna Shout! -- Chapter 18 Act Naturally: The Big-Screen Beatles -- Chapter 19 Hop Off the Bus: An End to Touring -- Chapter 20 When I Get Home: Life Away From the Road -- Chapter 21 Those Swinging Sixties -- PART 5 UPSETTING THE APPLE CART -- Chapter 22 Bad Boys (You Can't Do That) -- Chapter 23 Something to Get Hung About: Cracking Up -- Chapter 24 Coming Down Fast: The Curtain Falls -- Chapter 25 Free as a Bird: Life after The Beatles -- PART 6 OLDIES BUT GOLDIES -- Chapter 26 Can I Have a Little More? -- The Beatles Anthology. -- Chapter 27 Rattling Those Valuables -- Chapter 28 Dig It (Especially on Holidays and Weekends)
摘要:"The Complete Idiot's Guide to The Beatles takes you on a yellow submarine ride through The Beatles' phenomenon, from their early skiffle days in Liverpool to Anthology and solo projects. In this Complete Idiot's Guide you get the completely accurate and up-to-date story of John, Paul, George, and Ringo; fascinating insights into The Beatles' musical roots; tips on appreciating their songs and recordings; fun quotes and anecdotes about the group and insiders; and valuable advice on visiting Beatle-related sites in Liverpool, London, and New York City."--Jacket.
