Here we go again...Abbey Road Part 2! The tension in the studio was at an all-time high as John, Paul, George, and Ringo navigated recording their final (in the studio together) album. Yes, it ended up being a hit, but relationships were damaged along the way. As you listen you may learn:
How did pensive George both mature and screw over his bandmate?
What did John say was crap he wrote in India?
What did bachelor-turned-family-man Paul do to piss everyone off?
When did Ringo become more than just a drummer along for the ride?
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