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Abbey Road

Published on Aug 11, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Abbey Road

by Monica Silverman & Emily Aunger

Location

  • Street crossing
  • Across from EMI Studios
  • In the City of Westminster
  • Where they recorded the album
  • Originally going to take place on the foothills of Mount Everest/name
  • McCartney's idea
Photo by adambowie

Fun Facts

  • December 2010 the crossing was given a grade II listed status for is cultural and historical importance
  • Taken at 11:30am on August 8th, 1969 (47)

Fun Facts Cont.

  • it is one of the most recognizable album covers in music history
  • photographer was on;y given 10 minutes to take the photo while police held up traffic
  • Considered one of the best Beatles albums of all time