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The sixth studio album was (and still is) cited as a major artistic achievement and marks an evolution in the band’s musical vision. Incredibly, only one track (Nowhere Man + b-side What Goes On) made it as a single release (US-only). Drive My Car, Norwegian Wood, Michelle, In My Life… anyone?

FACT: Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) is generally credited as the first pop recording to feature a sitar. This, and the sped-up piano that sounds like a harpsichord on In My Life, marked the beginning of the band’s penchant for bringing unconventional instrumentation into the studio.

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