George Harrison

Starting today, legions of gamers around the country will be able to sing ? and play ? their own version of Beatles songs, thanks to a special edition of the game Rock Band. We talk with Jeff Howe, contributing editor for Wired magazine.

Huge sales are expected for The Beatles: Rock Band and, as a result, The Beatles’ entire musical catalogue. Joining The Takeaway is New York Times Magazine writer Daniel Radosh and two Rock Band enthusiasts: Brad Malow and Rob Bricken.

The answer to today’s geo quiz is Israel. The country will soon celebrate its 60th anniversary. Officials there have invited remaining Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to mark the occasion. The invitation comes 43 years after Israel refused to let the Beatles perform in the country. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Israeli journalist — and Beatles fan — Rachel Michaeli.