re: The Beatles: does their music hold up?

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But like I said, I rarely see any of them listening to the Beatles. They'll talk about how great/influential/amazing/ground breaking they are, but never actually listen to their music. At least in my experience.

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I listen to a lot of music, a lot of indie rock, Americana, and classic country, a little of everything. Beatles albums have been a reliable friend on long road trips, and I usually stop on Beatles songs when scanning the radio. They may be down the list when I list my favorite bands (Wilco, The Jayhawks, The Band, The Avett Brothers, Arcade Fire, The White Stripes, and more), but their sound is at the roots of a lot of innovative bands since then. Throw in nostalgia for people who grew up with the music either in its time or through their parents, and their music really taps into a near universal sentiment.

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There are approximately 4,000 cover recordings of one song by the Beatles. I doubt Yesteday is that popular a song with other artists due to its cultural legacy. Quite simply, it is an incredible piece of music. The Beatles and Bob Dylan will be relevant centuries from now.

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Exactly