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All the songs

by Jean-Michel Guesdon & Philippe Margotin (2013)

About this book

Music historians Phillippe Margotin and Jean-Michel Guesdon delve deep into the history and musical origins of every Beatles album, recounting the circumstances that led to the composition of each song, the recording process and the instruments used.

Setting / LocationLondon & UK
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreAll the songs Lead Character

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