The Beatles - Anthology 2 (1996)

The Beatles - Anthology 2 (1996)

1965 - 1967

The most anticipated of the Anthology series, this disc covers what was arguably the Fab Four's most intensely creative period ('65-'67) when they single-handedly changed the course of popular music. Anthology 2 doesn't disappoint. Outtakes and demos show the building of songs like "Strawberry Fields Forever" and "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite," while the pure pop song writing of Rubber Soul and Help! is also documented, along with the sonic experimentation that characterized Revolver. Even if the legendary proto-metal jam of "What's the New Mary Jane" didn't see the light of day here, there is plenty for any Beatles fan. --Chris Nickson

Tracklist:

1. Real Love 3:54
2. Yes It Is 1:50
3. I'm Down 2:53
4. You've Got To Hide Your Love Away 2:44
5. If You've Got Trouble 2:48
6. That Means A Lot 2:26
7. Yesterday 2:33
8. It's Only Love 1:58
9. I Feel Fine 2:15
10. Ticket To Ride 2:44
11. Yesterday 2:42
12. Help! 2:54
13. Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby 2:45
14. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) 1:59
15. I'm Looking Through You 2:53
16. 12-Bar Original 2:55
17. Tomorrow Never Knows 3:14
18. Got To Get You Into My Life 2:54
19. And Your Bird Can Sing 2:13
20. Taxman 2:32
21. Eleanor Rigby (Strings Only) 2:06
22. I'm Only Sleeping (Reheasal) 0:40
23. I'm Only Sleeping (Take 1) 2:59
24. Rock And Roll Music 1:39
25. She's A Woman 2:54
26. Strawberry Fields Forever (Demo Sequence) 1:4
227. Strawberry Fields Forever (Take 1) 2:34
28. Strawberry Fields Forever (Take 7 & Edit Piece) 4:13
29. Penny Lane 3:12
30. A Day In The Life 5:04
31. Good Morning Good Morning 2:40
32. Only A Northern Song 2:44
33. Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite! (Takes 1 And 2) 1:05
34. Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite! (Take 7) 2:33
35. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds 3:05
36. Within You Without You (Instrumental) 5:27
37. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) 1:27
38. You Know My Name (Look Up The Number) 5:43
39. I Am The Walrus 4:01
40. The Fool On The Hill (Demo) 2:48
41. Your Mother Should Know 3:02
42. The Fool On The Hill (Take 4) 3:44
43. Hello, Goodbye 3:17
44. Lady Madonna 2:22
45. Across The Universe 3:28