This is the first time I’ve included our “Life of a song” feature in this newsletter, but when I read today’s, I felt both moved and enlightened. These seem good reasons to share the piece with you.

The article is about Across the Universe, by The Beatles (though, in reality, very much by John Lennon). I had no idea of the background to this beautiful song, nor its long wait before appearing on a Beatles album. I hope you’ll enjoy both the story and the numerous different versions you can listen to when you click. Which is your favourite?

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