THE BEATLES – ALL THESE YEARS,
Volume one: Turn In…
The Beatles – All These Years, Volume One: Tune In by Mark Lewisohn is the definitive account of the Beatles’ early years, setting a new standard for music biography. At over 900 pages (with an even longer extended edition), this first volume of a planned trilogy meticulously documents the story of the band from their family backgrounds through to the end of 1962, just before they become global icons.
What sets Tune In apart is Lewisohn’s extraordinary depth of research and commitment to factual accuracy. Rather than repeating myths or relying on second-hand sources, he digs into primary documents, interviews, and contemporary accounts, stripping away decades of rumor and romanticism. We learn about the Liverpool and Hamburg days in vibrant, often gritty detail—how John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and eventually Ringo Starr came together not by fate, but through ambition, musical drive, and shared cultural influences.
The book also delves into the personal lives of the Beatles, particularly their families, revealing how their upbringings shaped their personalities and artistic sensibilities. Lewisohn provides context on the British post-war environment, the emerging music scene, and the forces that propelled rock ‘n’ roll into prominence in the UK.
Tune In isn’t just for Beatles fans—it’s essential reading for anyone interested in 20th-century music, culture, or history. Rather than rushing to the fame and frenzy, Lewisohn lingers in the formative years, showing how a group of ordinary teenagers became the most influential band in history. With clarity, authority, and narrative flair, Tune In is not only a biography but a cultural document of rare scope and insight. It promises much for the volumes to come.
