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British Invasion

The Chord That Crossed the Atlantic: How “I Want to Hold Your Hand” Built a Bridge to America

Before the screaming crowds at JFK, a split-second studio exchange between Lennon and McCartney snapped a song into focus—and gave the Beatles their first US number one.

By Theo Vermeer 2 min read

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How a Clarinet in the Egyptian Desert Helped Launch the British Invasion

Before Beatlemania, a gentle instrumental from a Somerset-born trad jazz musician quietly topped the US charts. The accidental origins of Acker Bilk’s “Stranger on the Shore” trace back to a soldier’s boredom overseas.

By Julian Costa 2 min read