Fab furore: Is it time to re-evaluate the Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour?
The Beatles film Magical Mystery Tour caused outrage in 1967 – and is now being compared to Buñuel and the Pythons. John Harris hears the true story of the shoot from those involvedOn Monday 11 September 1967, two hours later than scheduled, a coach pulled out of Allsop Place, just behind Baker Street tube station. Filling 40 of its 43 seats were actors, technicians and camera operators – along with Paul McCartney, and a crowd of friends and associates of the Beatles. John Lennon, George Ha...
Guardian Music — The Beatles produced their film Magical Mystery tour in 1967. Initially regarded as a failure, it has since come to be regarded by some as a masterpiece of its kind - you... more info
Guardian Music — The Beatles film Magical Mystery Tour caused outrage in 1967 – and is now being compared to Buñuel and the Pythons. John Harris hears the true story of the shoot from ... more info