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Post by andymorris on Feb 5, 2021 5:16:33 GMT -5
Honey Pie, Good Night, The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill Meh those songs are masterpieces in their own way. Especially Honey Pie which is perfect recreation of 30s music with a 60S touch. I'd say the Beatles managed to make average songs sound great because 1. talent and 2. spot on production. Overall the Beatles catalogue is superior to any band, ever. All Together Now's a great little ditty. It's a kids song that the little ones love. That and Yellow Submarine. That song had kids drug in it. It works everytime. |
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Post by underneaththesky on Feb 5, 2021 14:20:02 GMT -5
much love to Don't Pass Me By
Anthology version is mega
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Post by matt on Feb 8, 2021 11:36:08 GMT -5
I think if this thread says anything it's that a lot of people are willing to go to great lengths to find merit in the worst of songs just because they're made by the Beatles. I think they're the greatest band of all time but people overlook the fact that they made as much shit as a lot of bands they're seen as far superior to. The universal praise for the white album is an example of this, for an album that is made up of at least 30% shite it's almost comical that it's seen as one of the best of all time. I think context makes sense of these songs though. I understand the point for some of the weaker songs but 30% is a hell of a lot no? I often hear a lot of criticisms for the jovial tunes like Martha My Dear and Honey Pie but who says good songs have to be edgy? They may be 'granny' tunes but there's a hell of a lot of skill in the composition of these tunes - regardless of what you think, McCartney's 'dross' songs have far greater melodic and musical sophistication than any other rival acts. He could easily write Broadway musicals with such skill. And crucially it all adds to the variety of music and mood in that album. Then there's the more primitive songs like Ringo's Don't Pass Me By, which I understand is not going to be anyone's go to song. But the flippant and cheeky nature of the band members give the songs a sincerity that wouldn't be there with more earnest bands (for personality, The Beatles are the most charismatic and funny group of all time). So in a sense, the band's personalities extend to the songs themselves - that's not an objective assessment of the songs I agree, but then arguably nothing is. Another one that gets loads of shit is Revolution #9. Once more, something that nobody is ever going to intentionally listen to, but I'm often struck by the contrast between this and Good Night that follows - it's a tormenting track (in the best and worst cases possible) but it really compounds the sweetness and innocence of the latter track, which seems such a relief. So I think the reason we let The Beatles off is how we often extend the band personalities to the songs themselves, and are able to make direct links and references that make these songs all the more sincere. The justification of these songs is natural for any obsessive of a band who know the stories of each individual inside out, but what with everything that has ever been said and written about The Beatles, it probably seeps into public consciousness too. |
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Post by madferitusa2025 on Feb 13, 2021 20:32:32 GMT -5
Ringo says I wanna do it. The look on George's face says, guess I'm going to the roof  Thanks Ringo. |
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Post by theyknowwhatimean on Feb 23, 2021 7:20:30 GMT -5
Holy shit. ‘Please Please Me’ is such a perfect record.
Just listened to the fake stereo mix on the general release of the debut album, and, although it’s dreadful, it does show off everything that’s there in the recording crystal clear. That heavenly falsetto note (presumably by Paul) that floats over the last few seconds... Ringo’s immensely satisfying drumming pattern over the middle eight... And is that Lennon struggling not to laugh at the beginning of the last chorus of “Come on, come on”s? A two minute burst of utter joy.
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Post by MacaRonic on Mar 4, 2021 14:08:39 GMT -5
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Post by Mean Mrs. Mustard on Mar 4, 2021 15:27:07 GMT -5
What are some popular Beatles songs that you don't like? I mean, don't like is maybe strong wrong but I don't enjoy listening to them as some people do. And find something, in most cases, cheesy about them A Hard Day’s Night Blackbird Can’t Buy Me Love Eleanor Rigby Lady Madonna Funny, these are some of my favourites Least favourites: Love me do Little Child I'll Get You Yer Blues Revolution 9 Revolution 1 (the single version is much better) I'm a loser Kansas City Honey don't Then there are a few that I'm indifferent about, but that's a different story. |
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Post by oasisserbia on Mar 11, 2021 18:24:41 GMT -5
Can't wait to hear Damon's cover.
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Post by Lennon2217 on Mar 12, 2021 1:56:57 GMT -5
And EOB’s “slidin”.
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Post by girllikeabomb on Jun 19, 2021 15:37:17 GMT -5
Peter Jackson's "Get Back" will be a 3-day, 6-hour event premiering on Disney Plus in November: variety.com/2021/film/news/the-beatles-get-back-peter-jackson-disney-1234999072/‘The Beatles: Get Back’ Documentary, Directed by Peter Jackson, to Debut on Disney Plus Over Thanksgiving The Beatles’ forthcoming film “Get Back” — a Peter Jackson-directed documentary culled from the footage from the 1970 “Let It Be” film — will premiere as a Disney Plus original documentary series over the Thanksgiving holidays. Because of the wealth of tremendous footage Jackson has reviewed, which he has spent the past three years restoring and editing, “The Beatles: Get Back” will be presented as three separate episodes. Each episode is approximately two hours in length, rolling out over three days, November 25, 26 and 27, 2021, exclusively on Disney Plus. The film, snippets of which were previewed during a Universal Music Group presentation last year as well as a “montage” debuted online, is culled from more than 50 hours of footage taped in January of 1969 as the Beatles worked on material that ultimately became the “Let It Be” album and feature-length film. Based on the previewed footage, “Get Back” will present a counter-narrative to “Let It Be,” which effectively documented the Beatles breaking up; the group would record their last song together just eight months later. Where “Let It Be” tends to be a bit morose — the film is currently out of circulation and surviving members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr and the estates of John Lennon and George Harrison have seemed reluctant to revisit it — “Get Back” appears to be classic moptops, with lots of humor, affection and camaraderie. |
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Post by madferitusa2025 on Jun 27, 2021 6:55:32 GMT -5
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Post by Manualex on Jun 27, 2021 7:47:38 GMT -5
Money, and more runtime, if it was just a teatrical movie run you would only see two hours, three at most. Now You get to watch 6 hours (three two hours episodes). Maybe the dvd/Blu Ray if it's released would be further expanded in a directors cut. Si win/win? |
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Post by His Royal Noelness on Jun 27, 2021 8:44:11 GMT -5
It was always supposed to be a D+ production but with a theatrical run. The theatrical run is obviously now scrapped.
I wouldn’t hold my breath for a physical release.
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Post by oasisgoletitout on Jun 27, 2021 12:43:14 GMT -5
Off topic but what do people think of the solo careers of the Beatles? Anyone in particular you like or dislike? For years I preferred McCartney's solo output to Lennon's but over the past year I've kind of started to favor Lennon's solo output. Just thought it would be a fun topic to discuss.
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Post by Lennon2217 on Jun 27, 2021 12:53:00 GMT -5
Off topic but what do people think of the solo careers of the Beatles? Anyone in particular you like or dislike? For years I preferred McCartney's solo output to Lennon's but over the past year I've kind of started to favor Lennon's solo output. Just thought it would be a fun topic to discuss. Paul’s might be the most consistent over the decade that followed the breakup. John’s best stuff is too top heavy coming between 1970-1971. Then he made very average albums and took 5 years off. George has the best solo album that came in late 1970 but I’m not really fan of his albums overall after that point. They get weird and fast. Ringo is Ringo. |
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Post by robg1979 on Jun 27, 2021 13:44:55 GMT -5
Off topic but what do people think of the solo careers of the Beatles? Anyone in particular you like or dislike? For years I preferred McCartney's solo output to Lennon's but over the past year I've kind of started to favor Lennon's solo output. Just thought it would be a fun topic to discuss. There's a lot of quality stuff to be found in the solo years, certainly the strongest stuff is from the early 70's from all 4 members. It you are willing to spend some time deep diving into b-sides and oddities then it's definitely worth it for the odd gem you come across. For any Beatles fan hungry for more after 'Let It Be' it's certainly like a rite of passage to explore the solo years and make your own compilation / E.P's. A couple of examples, 'Early 1970' from Ringo and 'Deep Blue' from George are two tracks I would have probably never heard if I hadn't start to dig, and they are both superb (if admittedly) simple tunes. Not everything has to be majestic. |
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Post by Manualex on Jun 27, 2021 13:48:19 GMT -5
Off topic but what do people think of the solo careers of the Beatles? Anyone in particular you like or dislike? For years I preferred McCartney's solo output to Lennon's but over the past year I've kind of started to favor Lennon's solo output. Just thought it would be a fun topic to discuss. Paul’s might be the most consistent over the decade that followed the breakup. John’s best stuff is too top heavy coming between 1970-1971. Then he made very average albums and took 5 years off. George has the best solo album that came in late 1970 but I’m not really fan of his albums overall after that point. They get weird and fast. Ringo is Ringo. Don't send him letters after October, cos he won't read them, peace and love |
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Post by glider on Jun 27, 2021 15:41:56 GMT -5
Off topic but what do people think of the solo careers of the Beatles? Anyone in particular you like or dislike? For years I preferred McCartney's solo output to Lennon's but over the past year I've kind of started to favor Lennon's solo output. Just thought it would be a fun topic to discuss. Paul’s might be the most consistent over the decade that followed the breakup. John’s best stuff is too top heavy coming between 1970-1971. Then he made very average albums and took 5 years off. George has the best solo album that came in late 1970 but I’m not really fan of his albums overall after that point. They get weird and fast. Ringo is Ringo. As much as I still love ATMP, Plastic Ono Band is the best solo album. Not too long, raw and unfiltered. Ram is really damn close though. |
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Post by Mean Mrs. Mustard on Jun 28, 2021 12:06:03 GMT -5
Paul’s might be the most consistent over the decade that followed the breakup. John’s best stuff is too top heavy coming between 1970-1971. Then he made very average albums and took 5 years off. George has the best solo album that came in late 1970 but I’m not really fan of his albums overall after that point. They get weird and fast. Ringo is Ringo. As much as I still love ATMP, Plastic Ono Band is the best solo album. Not too long, raw and unfiltered. Ram is really damn close though. My favourite Beatles solo album is Band on the run (I count this as a Macca solo album really) |
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Post by MacaRonic on Jun 30, 2021 4:15:06 GMT -5
There will be a physical DVD/Blu-ray release of ‘Get Back’ when the dust settles and Disney+ are ready. It’ll be in the contract. There’s no way Apple will not release it, especially when it’s a Peter Jackson project.
Plastic Ono Band, All Things Must Pass and RAM are the 3 best Beatle solo albums. They are interchangeable for me.
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Post by Gas Panic on Jul 1, 2021 1:16:38 GMT -5
There will be a physical DVD/Blu-ray release of ‘Get Back’ when the dust settles and Disney+ are ready. It’ll be in the contract. There’s no way Apple will not release it, especially when it’s a Peter Jackson project. Plastic Ono Band, All Things Must Pass and RAM are the 3 best Beatle solo albums. They are interchangeable for me. 'Ringo' from 1973 is also a superb album and essential listening for any Beatles fan. It's notable for being the only Beatles solo album to feature all 4 band members. |
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Post by andymorris on Jul 1, 2021 7:22:00 GMT -5
As much as I still love ATMP, Plastic Ono Band is the best solo album. Not too long, raw and unfiltered. Ram is really damn close though. My favourite Beatles solo album is Band on the run (I count this as a Macca solo album really) Off topic but what do people think of the solo careers of the Beatles? Anyone in particular you like or dislike? For years I preferred McCartney's solo output to Lennon's but over the past year I've kind of started to favor Lennon's solo output. Just thought it would be a fun topic to discuss. Paul’s might be the most consistent over the decade that followed the breakup. John’s best stuff is too top heavy coming between 1970-1971. Then he made very average albums and took 5 years off. George has the best solo album that came in late 1970 but I’m not really fan of his albums overall after that point. They get weird and fast. Ringo is Ringo. Agreed. Macca's 70s solo career is way underrated. Many, many good albums and songs. Considering he almost released an an album a year between 70 and 80, his solo stuff is vastly underlooked. From Ram to band on the Run, from Macca II to Venus and Mars.. i mean, those records are Beatles-like quality. |
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Post by Mean Mrs. Mustard on Jul 1, 2021 7:44:16 GMT -5
I think Paul is also the most adventurous. I mean the man has done so many genres!
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Post by The Escapist on Jul 10, 2021 8:07:23 GMT -5
Cannot stop laughing at this.
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Post by matt on Jul 10, 2021 10:24:11 GMT -5
I think Paul is also the most adventurous. I mean the man has done so many genres! Was listening to McCartney II recently, and thought it would have been great if he'd released it as a double album. There's a lot of good ideas, and some individually great great songs there but as a whole it doesn't feel substantial enough to be a single coherent album. Better to make it a box of tricks and release all the extra songs he did during those sessions in his Campbeltown studio. Always thought he was the most adventurous. As a solo Beatle, he had a slow start compared to Lennon and Harrison. And in fairness, none of his solo albums peak like Plastic Ono Band and All Things Must Pass (Imagine can do one as far as I'm concerned) but after 1972 he's speeding off into the distance in terms of quality compared to the other two. |
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Thanks Ringo. 
Hope that doesn't hold up a DVD release. 
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