Beatles books are so specialized now, they even have a couple of titles designed to explore the terrific BEATLES sense of humor (humour). Here are a few titles that examine the group’s Liverpool sense of fun, sarcasm, and wit.
Jem Roberts was the first author that attempted the thesis of exploring how the Beatles sense of humor will be forever linked to both their immense musical talent and contributing immensely to their popularity as well!
Fab Fools Last Ever Untold Beatles Story Paperback
by JEM ROBERTS(Author) Candy Jar Books-2021
This title is more of an academic analysis of the Beatles links of their humor to their overall popularity. Being an academic book, the cost may be out of reach for some. I love this type of academic analysis, I just wish the universities could find a less expensive way to distribute the book. Even if there is a cheaper softcover edition, I prefer the hardcover editions of most books!
The Beatles and Humour: Mockers, Funny Papers, and Other Play Hardcover – 7 Sept. 2023
by Katie Kapurch (Editor)
Bloomsbury Academic-2023
Back Cover of the book featuring reader comments about the book:
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
How much of a factor was the Beatles sense of humor in your decision to follow them or to be a fan? Who was the funniest Beatle in your personal opinion? Were you ever offended when the group used a darker side of humor in their comments? If so, give a few examples!
BUZZ
Autobiography
Autobiographies by those people associated with The Beatles story
The Beatles’ humor/humour was at least 25% of why I liked them. The rest being the way they looked, sang, played and wrote their own music which was consistently great with only a couple of duds in my book (Revolution 9 and What Goes On) I was never offended by anything they wrote. I thought John was the funniest in the early years -especially in AHDN and the 2 books he wrote. I wondered about some of his lyrics, for example “And curse Sir Walter Raleigh, he was such a stupid git” – was he implying this because he introduced tobacco to the U.K.? Who knows? I was 8, nearly 9 when I saw them on The Ed Sullivan Show and was already a fan, having heard “I Want To Hold Your Hand” on the radio in late Dec. 1963. Hooked from that day until now!