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“A delightful guide to the rise of John, Paul, George, and Ringo, song by song, era by era, from 2 eminently wise Beatles minds. Kenneth Womack and Scott Freiman make this book more than just a scholarly tour—it’s a celebration of why the Fab Four’s music keeps shining on.”

— Rob Sheffield, columnist for Rolling Stone; author of Dreaming the Beatles: The Love Story of One Band and the Whole World

“A treasure trove of insights. Brimming with fascinating detail, this book deftly conveys that while the Beatles' music was born of the 1960s, it is also transcendent of time and place—continuing to excite and inspire new generations of listeners and fans.”

— Christine Feldman-Barrett, author of A Women's History of the Beatles

“Womack and Freiman compress a mountain of new Beatles scholarship into tight, candid, and informative capsules. Their 'Banger Moments' dare you to respond with your own.”

— Tim Riley, NPR critic, author of Lennon: The Man, the Myth, the Music

“The Beatles made their evolution visually legible, but this book provides a key to what can't be seen: the music. An essential guide.”

— Katie Kapurch, co-author of Blackbird: How Black Musicians Sang the Beatles into Being; Professor of English, Texas State University

“Womack and Freiman have created vivid impressions through their illustrative descriptions of the Beatles' sessions. As someone who has recorded at Abbey Road, I felt like I was back in the studio, the control room, the bus. Fascinating and well done!.”

— Greg Evigan, actor and composer (BJ & The Bear, My Two Dads, Greg Evigan with London’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

“Womack and Freiman's insights into the music of the Beatles let you hear these classic songs with new ears.”

— Al Cattabiani, founder of CultureSonar