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By Randall Elvin<\/a> · Staff Writer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Exactly 56 years ago on Sept. 26, 1969, The Beatles released what would be their last studio album titled \u201cAbbey Road.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This album has been labeled as their crowning achievement and their \u201cmagnum opus,\u201d as it blended experimentation, rock, jazz and drew on classical composition \u2013 an impressive feat to say the least. Their record reached heights never even considered before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most Grove City students may not realize this, but our very own campus pays tribute to this album \u2013 a display of how music from Liverpool can reach even Western Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tucked between Hicks dormitory and the Staley Hall of Arts and Letters, the memorial dedicated in memory of David G. Moser \u201868 sits peacefully honoring The Beatles\u2019 \u201cAbbey Road.\u201d Tall bushes surround a stone bench on three sides while giving a view of a sidewalk slab that is modeled after the timeless cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cover art, which is one of the most recognized and imitated images in history, features the four Beatles members walking across a London crosswalk. On the plaque just off to the side of the memorial bears one of the most famous Beatles lyrics: \u201cAnd in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This hidden memorial is a quiet reminder of the values The Beatles so often sang about: love, reflection and connection. For students who stumble across it, the space offers an aesthetic place for solitude, reflection, prayer or even a phone call. It\u2019s a great piece of history permanently affixed on campus that displays the cultural relevance and impact that \u201cAbbey Road\u201d had.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason the legacy of \u201cAbbey Road\u201d endures around the world is clear; songs like \u201cHere Comes the Sun,\u201d \u201cCome Together\u201d and \u201cSomething\u201d were not only widely popular in 1969, but remain so today. It topped charts for 17 weeks straight in the United States. This cemented The Beatles\u2019 reputation as the most influential band of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even in more recent times, The Beatles\u2019 \u201cAbby Road\u201d tracks are featured in many high-profile movies and TV shows like \u201cForest Gump,\u201d \u201cFriends,\u201d \u201cThe Office\u201d and \u201cThe Parent Trap.\u201d According to reports, \u201cHere Comes the Sun\u201d remains among the most streamed tracks of the 20th century, while more traditional radio plays easily sit in the millions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The legacy of \u201cAbbey Road\u201d lies in how each Beatle left their own enduring mark on the record. Though often overshadowed in the early Beatles years, George Harrison emerged as an equally talented songwriter as he penned \u201cSomething\u201d and \u201cHere comes the Sun.\u201d Both became staples of classic rock. Legendary Paul McCartney carried the album\u2019s melodic structure, showcasing that pop can be an ambitious art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, John Lennon and Ringo Starr both added to the star-studded lineup with \u201cCome Together\u201d and \u201cOctopus\u2019s Garden.\u201d Both songs reminded listeners of the band’s ability to put out polished, clean work while also delivering their playful spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Liverpool to Grove City and beyond, “Abbey Road’s” impact shows no signs of fading even 56 years later. What began in a London studio in 1969 transcended time and place to echo across generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Countless listeners, artists and even Grove City College students have been inspired by The Beatles’ masterpieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The love you take is equal to the love you make” \u2013 in many ways that simple lyric encapsulates the legacy of “Abbey Road” itself. It’s an album that continues to offer reflection through its music, message and memorability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Between Hicks and SHAL there is a memorial to David G. Moser ’68 modeled after the album cover of “Abbey Road.” \u2014 RANDALL ELVIN<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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