Daniel Van Auken

2 weeks ago | rocknheavy.net | Daniel Van Auken

In 1966, The Beatles left Beatlemania behind and entered their most innovative era, with a single whose b-side changed everything. For years, I Want to Hold Your Hand has been hailed as The Beatles’ career-defining single, marking their U.S. breakthrough and igniting Beatlemania worldwide. However, this perspective reduces their legacy to commercial success, disregarding their organic creative evolution. So, what was their most influential single? The answer isn’t what most people expect.

3 weeks ago | rocknheavy.net | Daniel Van Auken

In 1966, The Beatles left Beatlemania behind and entered their most innovative era, with a single whose b-side changed everythingFor years, I Want to Hold Your Hand has been hailed as The Beatles’ career-defining single, marking their U.S. breakthrough and igniting Beatlemania worldwide. However, this perspective reduces their legacy to commercial success, disregarding their organic creative evolution. So, what was their most influential single? The answer isn’t what most people expect.

1 month ago | medium.com | Daniel Van Auken

We all know the hits, but what about the tracks that deserve more attention? Throughout Paul’s tenure as a Beatle, no genre was off-limits. And with so many of his songs now considered standards, narrowing down just four personal favorites that frequently fly under the radar wasn’t easy. Still, here’s a quick look at four McCartney-penned Beatles tracks that don’t get nearly enough attention. (Note: Click song title to listen, courtesy of UMG via YouTube.)1. Why Don’t We Do It In The Road?

1 month ago | rocknheavy.net | Daniel Van Auken

What’s the worst case of someone plagiarizing The Beatles, and which two unexpected songs did the Fab Four borrow? The Beatles may be the most plagiarized band in history. Some artists have borrowed the occasional riff, while others have completely copied songs written by John, Paul, George, and Ringo — note-for-note rewrites that sometimes became major hits. So why don’t The Beatles sue? Is it because of their own history of borrowing a little too closely?

2 months ago | medium.com | Daniel Van Auken

Member-only storyWhen Liam Gallagher, D’Angelo, and hip-hop collide, it’s proof that Lennon’s music still endures across genres. Daniel Van Auken·Follow5 min read·--Walls and Bridges | Source WikipediaFrom Sinatra to Shatner, Cyndi Lauper to Liam Gallagher, thousands of artists have paid tribute to Lennon, McCartney, Harrison, and Starr, making them the most covered songwriters of the 20th century.