The album's origins can be traced back to the fact that in February 1968, The Beatles — along with wives, girlfriends and friends — traveled to Rishikesh in northern India to participate in a ...

John Lennon was asked if The Beatles‘ “Hey Jude” was inspired by an aspect of Indian culture. He gave a layered answer. In addition, he compared “Hey Jude” to several other classic songs. Mantras are ...

“Norwegian Wood” is the first song featuring George Harrison playing the sitar. John Lennon wrote the 1965 Rubber Soul track, which is a Bob Dylan-influenced track with a blend of Indian music.

A firm favourite topic for Beatles obsessives to kick around during those long-into-the night deliberations is just which of their eleven (we don’t count Magical Mystery Tour or Yellow Submarine, okay ...