The Beatles 100, John Borack
The Beatles 100, John Borack
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The Beatles 100
100 Pivotal Moments in Beatles History

Author: John Borack

Narrator: Keith Sellon-Wright

Unabridged: 9 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/13/2021


Synopsis

Was John Lennon meeting Paul McCartney more significant than John Lennon meeting Yoko Ono? Rubber Soul or Revolver? Which Wings album was Paul McCartney's solo pinnacle?

In 100 brief chapters, John M. Borack discusses and ranks the greatest moments in Beatles history. An avid Fab Four fan since childhood and a music journalist for more than thirty-five years, Borack has created a book to agree with and disagree with, and one that is sure to spark conversations. A love letter to the greatest rock band of all time, The Beatles 100 is a book for Beatles buffs and casual fans alike.

About John Borack

John M. Borack is a veteran music journalist who currently serves as a contributing editor at Goldmine Magazine, a monthly music collectors' periodical. Borack is the author of three books: 2008's Shake Some Action: The Ultimate Power Pop Guide, 2010's John Lennon: Life Is What Happens, and 2018's Shake Some Action 2.0: A Guide to the 200 Greatest Power Pop Albums 1970-2017. He has also contributed The Trouser Press Guide to '90s Rock and Go All The Way: A Literary Appreciation of Power Pop. He lives in Orange County, California, with his wife, two children, two dogs, and a constantly growing LP and CD collection.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Silmaril on June 12, 2023

A good list book, of interesting moments and astounding events in the lives of the four Beatles. My only complaint would be it’s a tad patronising to Ringo Starr, acting overly surprised when any of his songs turn out to be commercially successful. But when the writer implied his favourite Beatle wa......more

Goodreads review by Jeff on August 24, 2023

Fun, quick read—this is divided into a series of 100 (as you might guess) small chapters, which makes it great for picking up in between other tasks, etc. I knew most of these things, true—but one nice feature is that Borack includes a lot from each Beatle's solo career. That music is neglected! Sur......more