Yesterday, Today: How 20 Iconic Beatles Songs Might Sound If They Were Written in the Modern World of Social Media, Mental Health, and Cultural Change

By Steven Michaels

What if the Beatles wrote "Help " in the age of anxiety-or "Eleanor Rigby" in a world obsessed with connection but drowning in loneliness?

Yesterday, Today reimagines 20 of the most iconic Beatles songs through a modern lens. From social media and mental health to shifting cultural values, this book explores what these timeless tracks might look and sound like if they were written in today's world.

Author Steven Michaels, a longtime musician and English teacher, has spent more than two decades guiding teenagers through Beatles lyrics-uncovering new interpretations and emotional truths in every class. That experience inspired this book: a thoughtful, accessible blend of lyric analysis, pop culture commentary, and generational reflection.

This book is for anyone who loves:

Beatles music and songwriting

Cultural criticism and music history

Modern perspectives on classic art

Lyric interpretation and pop culture essays

If Yesterday was about longing for the past, Yesterday, Today is about seeing it through a modern lens-and still finding meaning.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F7433GBY
• ISBN13: 9798282040470
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"