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August 27 marks the anniversary of the death of Brian Epstein, who “discovered” the Beatles, made them wear suits and tighten up their act, and managed all their business affairs from 1962 until his untimely death in 1967. Paul McCartney once said, “If anyone was the fifth Beatle, it was Brian.” Rumor has it that the song “You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away” was inspired by Epstein, who was gay.
Whatever its origins, “You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away” is a beautiful Beatles ballad that’s easy to play and great for sing-alongs. It’s got a waltzy 6/8 rhythm that will come in handy on lots of other songs, and a nice walkdown into the chorus that’s used frequently in folk tunes.
So don’t hide your love away, play! That’s the lesson for today.
