Your all-time favourite Beatles song?
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Re: Your all-time favourite Beatles song?
Oh, btw, Frank Sinatra LOVED "Something" but thought it was a L/M. He said something to Harrison about what a great song they did. He, uh, corrected him. Lotta guts there!
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Your all-time favourite Beatles song?
That 'devastating' (what a ridiculous term) middle eight was co-written by Paul and John. But what makes it , oh so special, is the change in tempo and for that we can thank George Harrison.r&b wrote:Yes it does sound like a joint effort and thats when their magic worked best. The devastating middle eight is my favorite part of ANY Beatles song!drjohncarpenter wrote:You're thinking of the harmonium, played by John.r&b wrote:Although I liked John's songs overall the best, my fave has got to be We Can Work It Out. From the opening note, this is the perfect pop song, lyrics, melody, and just fantastic harmonies on the bridge, which I m still trying to figure out. This song was something special. I also think it was John's finest moment as a rhythm guitar player. Was that an accordian in there also?
"We Can Work It Out" is also a joint composition, with Paul coming up with the verse and chorus, John the devastating middle eight ("Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend ...").
We Can Work It Out | The Beatles Bible
http://www.beatlesbible.com/songs/we-can-work-it-out/
"I had the idea, the title, had a couple of verses and the basic idea for it, then I took it to John to finish it off and we wrote the middle together. Which is nice: ‘Life is very short. There’s no time for fussing and fighting, my friend.’ Then it was George Harrison’s idea to put the middle into waltz time, like a German waltz. That came on the session, it was one of the cases of the arrangement being done on the session.
Paul McCartney
Many Years From Now, Barry Miles"
Just wanted to set the record straight as some here like to alter history to suit their own agenda, regarding The Beatles.
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Nobodies trying to change history to suit their own agenda. Why did you say that? Did you even bothermemfisking wrote:That 'devastating' (what a ridiculous term) middle eight was co-written by Paul and John. But what makes it , oh so special, is the change in tempo and for that we can thank George Harrison.r&b wrote:Yes it does sound like a joint effort and thats when their magic worked best. The devastating middle eight is my favorite part of ANY Beatles song!drjohncarpenter wrote:You're thinking of the harmonium, played by John.r&b wrote:Although I liked John's songs overall the best, my fave has got to be We Can Work It Out. From the opening note, this is the perfect pop song, lyrics, melody, and just fantastic harmonies on the bridge, which I m still trying to figure out. This song was something special. I also think it was John's finest moment as a rhythm guitar player. Was that an accordian in there also?
"We Can Work It Out" is also a joint composition, with Paul coming up with the verse and chorus, John the devastating middle eight ("Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend ...").
We Can Work It Out | The Beatles Bible
http://www.beatlesbible.com/songs/we-can-work-it-out/
"I had the idea, the title, had a couple of verses and the basic idea for it, then I took it to John to finish it off and we wrote the middle together. Which is nice: ‘Life is very short. There’s no time for fussing and fighting, my friend.’ Then it was George Harrison’s idea to put the middle into waltz time, like a German waltz. That came on the session, it was one of the cases of the arrangement being done on the session.
Paul McCartney
Many Years From Now, Barry Miles"
Just wanted to set the record straight as some here
like to alter history to suit their own agenda, regarding The Beatles.
to look at the link the Doc supplied? Go to the link
and read the story about the song, the information
is there, incidently by Barry Davies' "Many Years From Now".
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Your all-time favourite Beatles song?
Did you read the Doc's quote? Obviously not.mysterytrainrideson wrote:Nobodies trying to change history to suit their own agenda. Why did you say that? Did you even bothermemfisking wrote:That 'devastating' (what a ridiculous term) middle eight was co-written by Paul and John. But what makes it , oh so special, is the change in tempo and for that we can thank George Harrison.r&b wrote:Yes it does sound like a joint effort and thats when their magic worked best. The devastating middle eight is my favorite part of ANY Beatles song!drjohncarpenter wrote:You're thinking of the harmonium, played by John.r&b wrote:Although I liked John's songs overall the best, my fave has got to be We Can Work It Out. From the opening note, this is the perfect pop song, lyrics, melody, and just fantastic harmonies on the bridge, which I m still trying to figure out. This song was something special. I also think it was John's finest moment as a rhythm guitar player. Was that an accordian in there also?
"We Can Work It Out" is also a joint composition, with Paul coming up with the verse and chorus, John the devastating middle eight ("Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend ...").
We Can Work It Out | The Beatles Bible
http://www.beatlesbible.com/songs/we-can-work-it-out/
"I had the idea, the title, had a couple of verses and the basic idea for it, then I took it to John to finish it off and we wrote the middle together. Which is nice: ‘Life is very short. There’s no time for fussing and fighting, my friend.’ Then it was George Harrison’s idea to put the middle into waltz time, like a German waltz. That came on the session, it was one of the cases of the arrangement being done on the session.
Paul McCartney
Many Years From Now, Barry Miles"
Just wanted to set the record straight as some here
like to alter history to suit their own agenda, regarding The Beatles.
to look at the link the Doc supplied? Go to the link
and read the story about the song, the information
is there, incidently by Barry Davies' "Many Years From Now".
He said John Lennon wrote the 'devastating middle eight', he clearly did not, as 3 members of the Beatles had a hand in writing the 'middle eight' and it was George's input that made it so special.
He could have said that Lennon contributed to it but no, he said that he wrote it.
Btw 'ManyYears From Now' was written by Barry Miles not Barry Davies.
It seems like you are in such a hurry to defend the Doc that you ignore basic facts.
Hope that helps.
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Yes, i did read the Doc's quote and thats what it says in the link he supplied that "John wrote the middle 8th" and thats coming from John's own words.
I hope this helps.
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"I had the idea, the title, had a couple of verses and the basic idea for it, then I took it to John to finish it off and we wrote the middle together. Which is nice: ‘Life is very short. There’s no time for fussing and fighting, my friend.’ Then it was George Harrison’s idea to put the middle into waltz time, like a German waltz. That came on the session, it was one of the cases of the arrangement being done on the session."
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Many Years From Now, Barry Miles
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Stop being an idiot and go to the link the Doc supplied and read what it says there...memfisking wrote:"I had the idea, the title, had a couple of verses and the basic idea for it, then I took it to John to finish it off and we wrote the middle together. Which is nice: ‘Life is very short. There’s no time for fussing and fighting, my friend.’ Then it was George Harrison’s idea to put the middle into waltz time, like a German waltz. That came on the session, it was one of the cases of the arrangement being done on the session."
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"Oh Darling" and" Bungalow Bill" are my 2 favorite Beatles tracks
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That is where I got this quote, which you seem to completely ignore. Ah well.mysterytrainrideson wrote:Stop being an idiot and go to the link the Doc supplied and read what it says there...memfisking wrote:"I had the idea, the title, had a couple of verses and the basic idea for it, then I took it to John to finish it off and we wrote the middle together. Which is nice: ‘Life is very short. There’s no time for fussing and fighting, my friend.’ Then it was George Harrison’s idea to put the middle into waltz time, like a German waltz. That came on the session, it was one of the cases of the arrangement being done on the session."
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The Beatles have so many great songs I can't single one out.
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I'm sorry I brought the song up lol (but its still my favorite)mysterytrainrideson wrote:Stop being an idiot and go to the link the Doc supplied and read what it says there...memfisking wrote:"I had the idea, the title, had a couple of verses and the basic idea for it, then I took it to John to finish it off and we wrote the middle together. Which is nice: ‘Life is very short. There’s no time for fussing and fighting, my friend.’ Then it was George Harrison’s idea to put the middle into waltz time, like a German waltz. That came on the session, it was one of the cases of the arrangement being done on the session."
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Don't let one of the usual suspects ruin a nice topic.r&b wrote:I'm sorry I brought the song up lol (but its still my favorite)mysterytrainrideson wrote:Stop being an idiot and go to the link the Doc supplied and read what it says there...memfisking wrote:"I had the idea, the title, had a couple of verses and the basic idea for it, then I took it to John to finish it off and we wrote the middle together. Which is nice: ‘Life is very short. There’s no time for fussing and fighting, my friend.’ Then it was George Harrison’s idea to put the middle into waltz time, like a German waltz. That came on the session, it was one of the cases of the arrangement being done on the session."
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Many Years From Now, Barry Miles
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Re: Your all-time favourite Beatles song?
There are lots of candidates for the title of "best ever Beatles single", but "We Can Work It Out" / "Day Tripper" is one of the strongest, I think.
I have a soft spot for "She Loves You" / "I'll Get You", too.
I have a soft spot for "She Loves You" / "I'll Get You", too.
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Yes with Day Tripper on the flip, another song at the top of their game, its probably their strongest 2 sided single.Mister Moon wrote:There are lots of candidates for the title of "best ever Beatles single", but "We Can Work It Out" / "Day Tripper" is one of the strongest, I think.
I have a soft spot for "She Loves You" / "I'll Get You", too.
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"We Can Work It Out" / "Day Tripper" is certainly a strong one. John calls "Day Tripper" their first "druggy song" and what a druggy song it is.Mister Moon wrote:There are lots of candidates for the title of "best ever Beatles single", but "We Can Work It Out" / "Day Tripper" is one of the strongest, I think.
I have a soft spot for "She Loves You" / "I'll Get You", too.
I have a soft spot for "Hey Jude" / "Revolution".
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I'm not a huge Beatles fan but I like some of their songs.
These are the songs that I like by them and it's hard to pick which one is my favorite.
Twist & shout
I'll follow the sun
Ticket to ride
Help
I'm looking through you.
Wait
Eleanor Rigby
Revolution
The fool on the hill
Here comes the sun
Get back
Don't let me down
one after 909.
These are the songs that I like by them and it's hard to pick which one is my favorite.
Twist & shout
I'll follow the sun
Ticket to ride
Help
I'm looking through you.
Wait
Eleanor Rigby
Revolution
The fool on the hill
Here comes the sun
Get back
Don't let me down
one after 909.
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Not a bad list, brian, some nice picks among them.brian wrote:I'm not a huge Beatles fan but I like some of their songs.
These are the songs that I like by them and it's hard to pick which one is my favorite.
Twist & shout
I'll follow the sun
Ticket to ride
Help
I'm looking through you.
Wait
Eleanor Rigby
Revolution
The fool on the hill
Here comes the sun
Get back
Don't let me down
one after 909.
@Mister Moon: I also have a soft spot for the "She Loves You" / "I'll Get You" single as it was one of the very first things I heard from the Fab Four.
I think my parents owned the following "Odeon" singles:
"She Loves You" / "I'll Get You"
"A Hard Day's Night" / "Things We Said Today"
"Can't Buy Me Love" / "You Can't Do That"
"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band/With A Little Help From My Friends" / "Within You Without You"
and my cousin owned the "Hey Jude" / "Revolution" single.
This explains why "Things We Said Today" and especially "You Can't Do That" are still some of my favourite Beatles tunes, although I prefer them in mono.
Took me years to give the "Red Album" a first spin (back in 1988) and get used to songs like "I Feel Fine" or "Ticket To Ride" but they haunt me since then.
Actually I really loved "Love Me Do" from the very first start, must have heard it as a little bitty child. Pure magic, just like Elvis' recording of "That's All Right".
I purchased the "Blue Album" in 1993 when issued on CD and I couldn't believe what wonderful music was on there, with a few exceptions I still don't really care for - songs like "Octopus's Garden", "The Fool On The Hill" or "Old Brown Shoe".
When the evening shadows fall
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For a little company
There's always me
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There's always me
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"Things We Said Today" and "You Can't Do That" are fantastic recordings, both from the "A Hard Day's Night" album, one of my favourites, as I said above.luckyjackson1 wrote:I also have a soft spot for the "She Loves You" / "I'll Get You" single as it was one of the very first things I heard from the Fab Four.
I think my parents owned the following "Odeon" singles:
"She Loves You" / "I'll Get You"
"A Hard Day's Night" / "Things We Said Today"
"Can't Buy Me Love" / "You Can't Do That"
"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band/With A Little Help From My Friends" / "Within You Without You"
and my cousin owned the "Hey Jude" / "Revolution" single.
This explains why "Things We Said Today" and especially "You Can't Do That" are still some of my favourite Beatles tunes, although I prefer them in mono.
Regarding "I'll Get You", I heard it for the first time in the old "Rarities" EMI album, later replaced and expanded by the "Past Masters" volumes.
"I'll Get You" has an irresistible Merseybeat groove, and in the hands of a less prolific band it would have been an A-side. It's cool to notice the vocal mistakes in the bridge of this song - no need to repair them, that's rock and roll.
I also like the live version included in the first volume of the "Anthology" CDs.
Thirteen years later, Ramones cut a song for their second album which has clear reminiscences of this Lennon / McCartney minimasterpiece :
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Ramones - "What's Your Game" - Sire album "Ramones Leave Home" - Recorded 1976.
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Yeah, right now I try to remember the usually well-known lyrics mistake but just don't get it. They played "From Me To You" this morning on the radio and I just can't get it out of my head...Mister Moon wrote:"Things We Said Today" and "You Can't Do That" are fantastic recordings, both from the "A Hard Day's Night" album, one of my favourites, as I said above.luckyjackson1 wrote:I also have a soft spot for the "She Loves You" / "I'll Get You" single as it was one of the very first things I heard from the Fab Four.
I think my parents owned the following "Odeon" singles:
"She Loves You" / "I'll Get You"
"A Hard Day's Night" / "Things We Said Today"
"Can't Buy Me Love" / "You Can't Do That"
"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band/With A Little Help From My Friends" / "Within You Without You"
and my cousin owned the "Hey Jude" / "Revolution" single.
This explains why "Things We Said Today" and especially "You Can't Do That" are still some of my favourite Beatles tunes, although I prefer them in mono.
Regarding "I'll Get You", I heard it for the first time in the old "Rarities" EMI album, later replaced and expanded by the "Past Masters" volumes.
"I'll Get You" has an irresistible Merseybeat groove, and in the hands of a less prolific band it would have been an A-side. It's cool to notice the vocal mistakes in the bridge of this song - no need to repair them, that's rock and roll.
I also like the live version included in the first volume of the "Anthology" CDs.
Thirteen years later, Ramones cut a song for their second album which has clear reminiscences of this Lennon / McCartney minimasterpiece :
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Ramones - "What's Your Game" - Sire album "Ramones Leave Home" - Recorded 1976.
When the evening shadows fall
And you're wondering who to call
For a little company
There's always me
And you're wondering who to call
For a little company
There's always me
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So many songs it's impossible to pick one, but today it's "I Feel Fine"
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Already been posted on page 1EPA4368 wrote:So many songs it's impossible to pick one, but today it's "I Feel Fine"
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Great video, just love it!....the start of their surreal days.
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for me its gotta to be: "Penny Lane"
Just love the opening of the song! and the rest too of course.
Just love the opening of the song! and the rest too of course.
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How do you like the alternative "Beatles" ending as featured on the Anthology album?dennisdee wrote:for me its gotta to be: "Penny Lane"
Just love the opening of the song! and the rest too of course.
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The 1996 Anthology 2 release features the extra six notes during the coda by piccolo trumpeter David Mason, along with some studio noodling.luckyjackson1 wrote:How do you like the alternative "Beatles" ending as featured on the Anthology album?dennisdee wrote:for me its gotta to be: "Penny Lane"
Just love the opening of the song! and the rest too of course.
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The Beatles - Penny Lane (Anthology 2 Disc 2)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthology_2#Track_listing
http://www.beatlesbible.com/songs/penny-lane/2/
But these closing notes were originally released in 1967 on the promotional pressing of the "Strawberry Fields Forever" / "Penny Lane" single.
Genius at work!
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By the way, a very rare and valuable single nowadays. I sold a copy in the late 70's. Should have kept it. Impossible to find a real one. Bootlegs exist!drjohncarpenter wrote:The 1996 Anthology 2 release features the extra six notes during the code by piccolo trumpeter David Mason, along with some studio noodling.luckyjackson1 wrote:How do you like the alternative "Beatles" ending as featured on the Anthology album?dennisdee wrote:for me its gotta to be: "Penny Lane"
Just love the opening of the song! and the rest too of course.
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The Beatles - Penny Lane (Anthology 2 Disc 2)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthology_2#Track_listing
http://www.beatlesbible.com/songs/penny-lane/2/
But these closing notes were originally released in 1967 on the promotional pressing of the "Strawberry Fields Forever" / "Penny Lane" single.
Genius at work!