Recently, “Abbey Road,” the 11th and final studio album by the Beatles, celebrated its 50th anniversary. The album was rereleased on Sept. 27 and has since returned to the top of the charts for the first time since its original release 50 years ago. Since its original release in 1969, countless musicians have been inspired by the iconic album and the tracks on it.
In the spirit of this revival, here are some tunes to weave into your next listen of “Abbey Road.”
“Crazy On You” by Heart
To start things off, we have this electrifying song by Heart. In an interview with The Believer, Nancy Wilson, one of the band’s vocalists, said she and her sister Ann heard a call to become rock stars when they watched the Beatles on television as children. Now, decades later we are blessed to have the band we know as Heart. This song has so many levels and some intense guitar riffs to rock out to while you’re sitting in a traffic jam.
“Soldier Boys and Jesus Freaks” by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
A song with a title like this invites plenty of questions. “Soldier Boy and Jesus Freaks” takes the listener on a journey from start to finish. With an upbeat tone, this tune will keep your foot tapping throughout its entirety.
“Jardin Du Luxembourg” by The GOASTT (The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger)
Slowing it down with this song, we’re bringing in a sense of nostalgia. If this song feels eerily familiar, it’s because Sean Ono Lennon, son of the late John Lennon, is the voice behind it. This song emulates the masterful melodies that often appear in the Beatles songs we all know and love.
“Do You Realize??” by The Flaming Lips
This upbeat tune pairs well with a relaxing walk in nature with the browning leaves falling to your feet. The jolly tune is backed up by some funky sounds, similar to some of the wonderful weirdness that appears in some of the Beatles earlier works.
“She’s Long Gone by the Black Keys”
This song is a perfect testament to how modern music has been influenced by Abbey Road and the Beatles in general. With stellar guitar riffs, this Black Keys tune is the perfect way to blend modern music with classic rock.
“Stand On It by Bruce Springsteen ”
To round out this list, here’s an early tune from Bruce Springsteen, better known as “the Boss.” While talking to Rolling Stone, Springsteen revealed that the Beatles inspired his music career. This song will keep you moving all the way back into the 1980s.
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