The re-release of The Beatles Anthology, now expanded with a fourth album, offers the perfect opportunity to rediscover this remarkable collection. Packed with new additions, the updated set once again highlights why The Beatles remain such an enduring source of joy.
Fans know that turning to The Beatles can be an immediate boost for the spirit. Whether it’s watching Peter Jackson’s Get Back, putting A Day in the Life on vinyl, or diving into the freshly remastered Anthology with its 191 tracks, their music has an unmatched ability to lift moods and calm worries.
Jackson’s Get Back documentary had a profound impact when it debuted during the darkest moments of the Covid lockdowns. Seeing the band laughing, experimenting, and creating legendary music brought comfort and inspiration to millions. Now, the same advanced technology that restored those sessions has been applied to the Anthology collection and its companion TV series.
The original Anthology project, released as three CDs in 1995, was already considered a treasure chest of Beatles history. With today’s updates and improvements, it has become an even richer archive — a treasure chest “with bells on,” showcasing deeper layers of the band’s creative legacy.
The idea for Anthology began with Neil Aspinall, a close friend of Paul McCartney and George Harrison who later became CEO of Apple Corps. From driving the band to their ill-fated Decca audition to preserving their history, Aspinall played a pivotal role. Inspired by Ken Burns’ The Civil War, he worked with directors Geoff Wonfor and Bob Smearton to develop the Anthology series, which started taking shape around Christmas 1991.
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