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Shea Stadium Overwhelm
- The Beatles' Shea Stadium concert, a landmark stadium tour, overwhelmed the band and audience.
- Limited sound systems and lack of visuals highlighted the challenges of early stadium shows.
Lennon's Lyrical Shift
- Lennon, inspired by criticism and conversations, attempted more complex lyrics, seen in 'Norwegian Wood'.
- The song, possibly about an affair, reflects themes of unattainable women and revenge.
Harrison's Sitar
- George Harrison's sitar on 'Norwegian Wood', though possibly not the first in rock, reflected growing interest in Indian music.
- The song's modal melody and drone-like aspects resonated with Harrison's exploration of Indian sounds.