Today In History with The Retrospectors When The Beatles Crossed The Road
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Aug 8, 2024 Iain MacMillan, a legendary photographer, reflects on capturing the iconic shot of The Beatles on Abbey Road in 1969. He shares how the photo nearly took place in Nepal instead of London. The conversation dives into the infamous 'Paul Is Dead' conspiracy surrounding the album cover. Listeners are treated to amusing anecdotes about tourists trying to replicate the famous image and the quirky charm of the casual photo shoot, making the zebra crossing a cultural landmark with a live feed for fans.
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Almost in Nepal
- The Beatles almost shot the Abbey Road cover in Nepal.
- Paul McCartney suggested the crosswalk outside their studio instead.
Everest Cigarettes
- The album's working title, "Everest," came from the cigarettes smoked by engineer Jeff Emerick.
- It wasn't inspired by the mountain.
Paul is Dead
- A conspiracy theory claimed Paul McCartney died and was replaced by a look-alike.
- Clues included his bare feet, a car's number plate, and cryptic messages.