November 27, 1967 –
Magical Mystery Tour was released in the United States as an album on this date, following its initial release as a double EP in the UK earlier that year. The album featured songs from the Beatles‘ television film of the same name, along with several non-album singles, including Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields Forever, and the title track Magical Mystery Tour.
However, the album became tragically linked to Charles Manson, the leader of the so-called “Manson Family” cult. Manson, who was responsible for the infamous murders of actress Sharon Tate and others in 1969, interpreted several Beatles songs in a disturbing and warped way. He believed the songs contained hidden messages that foretold an impending race war, which he dubbed “Helter Skelter.” He specifically latched onto the track Helter Skelter from The White Album, interpreting it as a call to violence, but also cited Magical Mystery Tour—particularly the title track—as part of his delusional belief system.
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