The Beatles were popular for a multitude of reasons. However, a standout factor was their aspiration for innovation, rebellion through ingenious song writing, new sounds, you name it. They broke free of the genteel, refined ways of their society and simply let loose. They rewrote the definition of entertainment, obliterating its previously mellow connotation, vivifying music into a carefree, rampant paradise.
The comedy showcasing their songs only augmented their predisposed ability to provoke a perpetually dedicated fan base into manic episodes. The movie's humor is in part outdated at this modern time but one can still catch glimpses of time-withstanding comic such as a soldier dressing his fake wound with ketchup in the background, the blatant disregard of authority by The Beatles or the "clean old man".
Historically, I do believe it is important to know a little bit about where our music comes from as The Beatles influenced a plethora of other bands. They also encouraged my mother to sing inappropriately loud when at home so everything has its pros and cons.
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