As The Open heads to Royal Liverpool, we find hidden meaning in The Beatles’ biggest hits.
HERE COMES THE SUN
A euphoric George Harrison reacts to a turn in the forecast ahead of an upcoming mate’s trip.
HELP!
Ringo Starr’s case of the shanks reaches a new level of desperation.
LONG, LONG, LONG
Originally penned as a protest song against golf-ball rollback.
FOOL ON THE HILL
John Lennon laments coming up woefully short after not accounting for slope when going for the green.
WAIT
Known as “The Ballad of Patrick Cantlay” during “Rubber Soul” recording sessions.
FIXING A HOLE
A musical recitation of plans to add a bunker to front the 14th green at John’s home course.
AND YOUR BIRD CAN SING
Fun fact: Ringo found himself whistling the melody one day after a particularly hot stretch of birdies.
DRIVE MY CAR
The original title was “Drive My Cart”, but cart didn’t rhyme as well with “star”.
LET IT BE
Paul McCartney identifies a glaring issue with George’s putting stroke, but decides to not say anything.
HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE
Written by Paul during a phase in which he had no clue where his driver was going.
I AM THE WALRUS
Written as a tribute to Craig Stadler, who roadied for The Beatles in the 1960s.
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