Under the warm glow of the stage lights, Jeff Lynne, Joe Walsh, and Dhani Harrison delivered a breathtaking rendition of...

CBS aired The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles on February 9, 2014, honoring the legendary Beatles with a star-studded tribute concert. The event showcased stunning performances by artists like Stevie Wonder, Eurythmics, Ed Sheeran, and Katy Perry, breathing new life into the Beatles’ timeless songs. Beatles icons Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr also made memorable appearances, adding to the magic of the evening.

Filmed on January 27, 2014, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, just a day after the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, the tribute brought together a diverse mix of artists to pay homage to the Beatles’ cultural and musical legacy. Noteworthy performances included John Mayer and Keith Urban’s rendition of Don’t Let Me Down, Brad Paisley and Pharrell Williams performing Here Comes the Sun, and Jeff Lynne and Dave Grohl’s electrifying version of Hey Bulldog.

One of the evening’s standout moments came when Jeff Lynne teamed up with Joe Walsh and Dhani Harrison, George Harrison’s son, to perform Something. Originally written for the Beatles’ Abbey Road album, Something went on to become a chart-topping hit, further cementing its place as one of the band’s most enduring classics.

Jeff Lynne’s personal connection to the Beatles was deeply moving. Before performing, Lynne reflected on how the Beatles changed his life, recalling his unforgettable visit to Abbey Road Studios in 1968. There, he watched the band at work, deeply affected by their presence. Over time, Lynne would go on to collaborate with Beatles members, a dream he described as one of the greatest thrills of his career.

Something holds a special place in Beatles lore. Written by George Harrison, it was inspired by both his relationship with Pattie Boyd and his spiritual journey. As one of only two Harrison-penned songs on Abbey Road, Something was conceived during sessions for The White Album but eventually became a major hit. Though originally meant for another artist, Something remains one of the Beatles’ most beloved tracks.

Harrison himself once reflected on the song’s success with characteristic humility, saying, “Some people say Something is the best thing I’ve ever written. Maybe they’re right, maybe they’re wrong. But it’s flattering. I think it’s probably the nicest melody I’ve ever written.”

The tribute concert proved to be an incredible celebration of the Beatles’ timeless influence, not only showcasing their impact on music but also inspiring future generations of artists. It reminded us of the power of their music, which continues to resonate worldwide, decades after their initial rise to fame.

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