50 Years of 'Rubber Soul': How the Beatles Invented the Future of Pop
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Rob Sheffield explains how the Beatles truly came into their own on 'Rubber Soul,' released 50 years ago today.
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How the Beatles' 'Rubber Soul' Invented the Future of Pop in 2023
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Rubber Soul': The Beatles' Classic 1965 Album
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The final UK Tour December 1965 – The Daily Beatle
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Rubber-souled Revolver: Todd Rundgren and company celebrate Beatles tunes and their own hits, A&E
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Rubber Soul - Wikipedia
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Beatles / Plastic Soul The Rubber Soul Recording Sessions / 6CD Box Set – GiGinJapan
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On 50th anniversary, Beatles 'Rubber Soul' hailed as groundbreaking - WTOP News
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On 50th anniversary, Beatles 'Rubber Soul' hailed as groundbreaking - WTOP News
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Rubber Soul - Wikipedia
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50 Years Ago, the Beatles Completed 'Rubber Soul,' the First True Album in Pop History
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Rubber Soul: Celebrating 50 years of The Beatles' album
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The Beatles…Remix History (Updated) – On The Records
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With 'The White Album,' the Beatles come back to life, 50 years later