Hidden 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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