4.+The+Beatles

__The Beatles__ by Cassidy D’Oca




 * Aim ** : The aim of this English group is for their music to be able to reach out to their fans on a deeper level. They hoped for success but never imagined that their music would bring them so much world-wide popularity. The group had four members who all shared a passion for music, and the band simply wanted to share this passion with the world (Rock and Roll). As the band grew increasingly popular their aim changed and became less orientated on their own needs but instead focused on a positive image for themselves (The Beatles). The band had a rough start before their fame but it was this that proved to their fans that anything is possible. The group’s passion for music clearly showed in their lyrics and in this they were able to spread their love and emotions. Lyrics were a powerful weapon that they used to become a positive influence as well as a worldwide sensation. They used their popularity and lyrics to aspire youth to follow their dreams and express themselves.


 * Audience ** : The Beatles directed their lyrics and actions at youth. Adults considered the group to be role-models for the youth (Beatles Biography). They understood how big of an influence they could have on their fans and they wanted to use this influence to help to make a change in the world. The band members never publicly acted out in a way that would negatively affect their fans or encourage them to participate in something controversial (The Beatles). In order to influence their fans in a positive way, they presented themselves for who they truly were and their lyrics showed this. As role models, they had to ensure that they were portraying themselves as individuals who believed in what their lyrics stated and followed their own advice. They wrote songs about self-acceptance and in this encouraged their fans to do the same. They used their public influence to personally touch all of their fans and shine a positive light on their lives. The Beatles became such a sensation because of the support from their fans, they made sure to be there for those fans and support them, all through their lyrics.


 * Historical ** : The Beatles, a four-man band out of Liverpool, developed and transitioned from a local band to an international sensation. The group started out as a small band with little sense of direction for their musical careers (Rock and Roll). In May 1962, after being rejected by several record companies, they were finally given the chance to have a recording session (Beatles Biography). It was then that they produced an album that led them on a national tour and one of the biggest-selling singles in British history. The Beatles’ success, poetic lyrics, and political involvement is what led to adults considering them to be “Spokesmen for youth culture” (Beatles Biography). The group had gained millions of fans who looked up to them as their role models and inspiration for success. There was negative media attention on the group at times, but fans often overlooked or ignored the tabloids and continued to support this English band. The Beatles started out as a local band but eventually grew to become a world-wide knock-out, which is what made their fans believe that they too could follow their dreams.


 * Cultural ** : The music made by the Beatles led to a new era in musical history. The band varied from other groups during that time period since they produced music that had a different intention than priorly known. This group wanted their lyrics to be relatable to their fans everyday lives and the struggles they faced. The Beatles’ music appealed to all and discriminated against none. People of all races and ages came together in support of the group’s music. Their lyrics brought together people of all upbringings and provided a mutual source of inspiration. No matter who the fan was, the group was able to reach out to all and help them through tough times. Unlike other bands in that time period, their lyrics expressed relevance and relation to normal life which allowed their fans to feel close and in touch with the band. They changed culture to view ordinary objects into beautiful pieces of artwork.

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