Beatles [1969] Abbey Road by KahlanAmnelle on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

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The Beatles

Title:

• Abbey Road

Release:

• September 26, 1969

Genre:

• Rock
  • Pop
  • Blues
  • Progressive Rock

Language:

• English

Tracklist:

• Come Together
  • Written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney
• Something
  • Written by George Harrison
• Maxwell’s Silver Hammer
  • Written by Paul McCartney
• Oh! Darling
  • Written by Paul McCartney
• Octopus’s Garden
  • Written by Ringo Starr
• I Want You (She’s So Heavy)
  • Written by John Lennon
• Here Comes the Sun
  • Written by George Harrison
• Because
  • Written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney
• You Never Give Me Your Money
  • Written by Paul McCartney
• Sun King
  • Written by John Lennon
• Mean Mr. Mustard
  • Written by John Lennon
• Polythene Pam
  • Written by John Lennon
• She Came in Through the Bathroom Window
  • Written by Paul McCartney
• Golden Slumbers
  • Written by Paul McCartney
• Carry That Weight
  • Written by Paul McCartney
• The End
  • Written by Paul McCartney
• Her Majesty
  • Written by Paul McCartney
  • all tracks produced by George Martin

Duration:

• 47:03

Label:

• Apple Records

Notable Tracks:

• Come Together
• Something
• Here Comes the Sun

Achievements and Awards:

• Grammy Hall of Fame Induction [1995]

Theme:

• The album reflects a mix of rock, pop, and blues, with a notable medley on the second side that showcases the band’s collaborative spirit despite internal conflicts.

Available Formats:

• Digital
  • Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music
• CD
• Vinyl

Photographer/Designer:

• Ian MacMillan

Iconic Quotes:

• It felt as if we were reaching the end of the line - George Harrison

Quotes:

• Abbey Road is the Beatles’ finest album - Rolling Stone

Sales/Streams:

• Over 10 million copies sold worldwide

Fun Facts:

• Her Majesty was originally part of the medley but was placed at the end of the album as a hidden track.
• The album was recorded in a more collegial atmosphere compared to the Let It Be sessions.
• George Harrison’s Something was the first Beatles song written by him to be released as an A-side single.
• The use of the Moog synthesizer on the album was innovative for its time.

Legacy:

• Abbey Road is considered one of the greatest albums of all time, influencing countless artists and bands.
• The album’s cover is one of the most iconic images in music history, often imitated and parodied.
• Songs from the album, like Here Comes the Sun and Come Together, remain staples in popular culture and are frequently covered by other artists.
• The album marked the end of an era for The Beatles, being the last they recorded together, and it showcased their ability to innovate and collaborate even amidst personal conflicts.
• Abbey Road has been reissued multiple times, including special anniversary editions, further cementing its place in music history.

Edition/Variant:

• Standard

Tools/Edits:

• I used Affinity Photo to upscale and clean up the image.