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Hi Nick,

Obviously the Beatles were fantastic and very talented but how much do you think their success and influence was down to the time in which they came along. i.e. the death of President Kennedy, the baby boom of the 40s leading to the youth culture of the 1960s etc.

Thanks in advance, your view is very much appreciated.

Nathan

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Hi Nathan,
I agree with you: those were events and social conditions that increased the power of Beatles' impact at the time. However, the matter is quite wide and complex.... the best way I've seen it debated is on the wide introductive essay of this book:
Ian Mc Donald - Revolution in the head - The Beatles records' and the Sixties.
The book in one of the not-to-be-missing books in a Beatle bookshelf, so I suggest you to get it.
Hope it helps,
bye.
N.  

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I`m an italian Beatle fan who`s been studying, playing, reading The Beatles for more than twentyfive years. I can answer about recording sessions, lyrics, biography, instruments and more. I`ve been playng bass guitar and their music for years and know pretty much about their music and composition. I own a double complete discography (on vinil and on cd) and lots of books about them. I regret not to be so expert about their films and personal careers, but I think I can answer nearly any question about their life and music in the period 1940 - 1970.

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Usually, no Trivia on The Beatles leaves me without words. Moreover I've been playing bass guitar and their music for nearly twenty years and I can discuss on this matter quite deeply. Please no questions about vintage Lps', collectors items' or memorabilia value.

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