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The Beatles’ “Norwegian Wood” and the Surprisingly Violent Origins Behind It

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Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and George Harrison pose togetherHidden amongst the groundbreaking sitar and maturing lyricism of the Beatles’ 1965 track “Norwegian Wood” are surprisingly sordid and violent details of an extramarital affair that turned violent. A far cry from the Fab Four’s early puppy-lovestruck catalogue, many music historians believe the song marked a turning point in the band’s career. That turning point […]

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