UGS 303: The Beatles and Beyond / Slawek

In this topic, what qualifies as a primary source?

• Scores and lyrics of the songs
• Recorded performances
• Reviews written at the time of the music's release or re-release or performance - these are also considered popular sources
• Recollections of events by people who participated in or witnessed them (this could be a Beatle, someone who saw them play, etc.)

Thinking through that list, what role could each of these types of information play for your in your research? How could you use them as evidence? Why are they compelling?

Reach out to me if you are looking for a particular newspaper or magazine or a specific type of coverage. We are mostly online and so it's tough to get ahold of print items - but we can try.