After their decision to quit touring in 1966, The Beatles took a hiatus. John Lennon penned "Strawberry Fields Forever"; Paul McCartney aimed to write a song that could stand alongside it. The result was "Penny Lane." Originally intended for a Liverpool-themed album, "Penny Lane" captures the daily essence of Liverpool. Based on a Liverpool roundabout named Smithdown Place that was a transit point for young John Lennon, George Harrison, and Paul McCartney, Scott explores how "Penny Lane" was inspired by characters and places of the area that actually existed. In addition, he explores McCartney's musical brilliance, highlighting unexpected chord changes and intricate arrangements, including the incorporation of an iconic piccolo trumpet solo.
Broadcast In: English Duration: 0:23:53