the beatles set records that have stood till this day..... the early stones were good and were one of my faves back in my younger years..... I didn't really get into the beatles until my mid 20's and looked at the full spectrum of their rise..... they were the goal and inspiration of just about every band in the 70's.... their legacy, and style of music is what is incredible.... I think what I like and attracts me to them is the timing. an example of fate or serendipity, sometimes, something comes along that's just meant to be...whether its just being in the right place at the right time, or having something that is so unique and yours that it makes a statement that just pulls everything towards you....not often something like that comes along with true lasting power...... the beatles were just meant to be.