A genuine masterpiece demonstrating their genius at simple and stunningly beautiful melody, buildup of instrumentation, drama, and rhythmic layering, to finish with dazzling pure joy celebration. Their production was ALWAYS state of the art, professional and creative: the recording studio was always another musical instrument - similar to a famous painter having said that a title is not superfluous but adds another color.
What listening to all these Beatles reactions is that no one doing these knows how revolutionary innovative creative new different Beatles music was at every stage of their short lived career as a band
Just a little trivia for you this song was the very first Beatles song to be recorded on an 8 track tape machine it was recorded at Trident recording studio and it was written as plea to Mia Farrow's sister Prudence to come out of her bungalo in India and join everyone else while they were at the Maharishi's class on meditation . This is one of my very favorite Beatle songs.
This was inspired by actress Mia Farrow's sister, Prudence Farrow, who became obsessive about meditating while practicing with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Her designated partners on the meditation course, Lennon and George Harrison, attempted to coax Farrow out of her seclusion, which led to Lennon writing the song.
this was a lennon song. this song is the 2nd song of side 1 of the remarkable "white album." its preceeded by "back in the u. s. s. r." and is followed by "glass onion." its just a wonderful album full of surprises and great music. i think its the best r&r album ever produced. never surpassed or equaled in its sheer excitement, originality, variety and influence. thanks for the video.
Prudence wasn't hanging out with the crowd and stayed in her room meditating. Everyone was trying to be the most spiritual, to impress Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. John and George were really into the scene, Paul and Ringo not so much but they stayed there a couple of months and wrote most of the White Album. The Beatles got pissed off and left India after Mia told them that the Maharishi tried to bang her.
As but one of a very large collection of songs, this one can get overlooked. But brought out and analyzed singularly bears fruit, as I found a depth to everything about this song that I never noticed in sequence. Greatful.
@@warrenburroughs3025 I would agree that the songs you listed are definitely more psychedelic then this one. But I will disagree with the statement saying that this song is not. On Wikipedia, they actually categories this song as psychedelic rock.
Paul McCartney is playing drums, Ringo quit the band for a few weeks and went to Sardinia with Peter Sellers. Paul is also on drums in Back in the USSR.
However it seems like Ringo might have played on the drums at the end of the song. Not sure but it does seems a little advanced for Paul and I heard somewhere that Ringo may have done that part
@@nicholasmaxwell9899 I read that also and have searched and asked but there is no definite proof. Paul is credited for drums. I guess it will remain a mystery for now.
@@nicholasmaxwell9899 I read that also and have asked, Ringo may have overdubbed the end but I have found no definitive proof. Paul is credited for drums on this. It will remain a mystery for now.
George does indeed provide flourishes of Indian inspired electric lead guitar work to John's finger picking guitar, and the effect is absolutely beautiful.
While they were in India studying Transcendental Meditation, Donovan taught John his finger picking style which he used here and on his song Julia. Prudence was Mia Farrow's sister and locked herself in a bungalow and wouldn't come out. Which gave John the idea for this song. His word play is special as well as his delivery.
Paul is the workaholic of the Beatles, and a very hard taskmaster. During this time he had been getting on Ringo one too many times about how he wanted the drumming, and Ringo "went on vacation" and left the group. He would be coaxed into returning by the other three led by George, sending Ringo a telegram and putting flowers on his drum kit. Anyway, because of Ringo's absence, Paul sat in on the drums on this song, although I am now going to refer you to a companion program that analyses the drum track of this song, which starts out as basic, but then ends in a flurry much more reminiscent of Ringo. Would love to see you react to that program as the companion piece to this song.
@@Nelson10Hernandez I'm going to refer you to a program that analyzes your question by isolating the tracks and looking at the documentation in more detail "The Drum Mystery of the Beatles Most Beautiful Song Dear Prudence". I think your question remains open; the drumming at the end is much more reminiscent of Ringo as opposed to what is definitely documented as Paul's more basic drumming at the beginning of the track. Check out that program, see what you think! Going on intuition only and what my ears tell me, it seems to me Paul starts the drum track, but it's Ringo finishing it out.
Jerry Garcia loved many Beatles songs and the Grateful Dead made them a regular part of their repetoire at live shows.. Jerry's solo band played its version of Dear Prudence on many occasions.
Siouxsie and the Banshees do a fantastic cover of this, well worth checking out. Many vote it best Beatle cover.. I concur! They pump up the psychedelia!
Prudence Farrow / daughter of Maureen O' Sullivan who played "Jane" in early Tarzan movies serious TM meditator for over 50 years/ a "seeker" and a mystic on the "PATH" to enlightenment
This one uses a D tuned guitar for the drone and a second guitar for the intro and upper . Julia, Mother nature's son, feature the Donovan picking style.
There! At literally the first drum fill in the song, very near the end of it, suddenly that's a drum fill exactly the way Ringo would do it! And the rest of the entire drum track is like that. Is it Paul? Is it Ringo? Is it, perhaps, a composite track, with Paul starting out, and Ringo finishing off the drum track on the recording?
Next time you listen to this song, Philip. Listen very carefully to the drum track on the song. Notice carefully the drum style of this song, and how this changes with that very first Ringo Starr style drum roll. Sounds like two different drum tracks to me.
Interesting-it's easy to hear the choppy style with the cymbals of Paul McCartney on the drums in the beginning of the song. Not a style you would hear from Ringo.
Great song and I could tell you were enjoying it. But, it puzzles me that in your commentary following it, and others of yours I've checked out, it always sounds as if you're reading a critique from Wikipedia or an AI essay writing app, or something? Of course, there's nothing wrong with reading out something that seems relevant, but if you're quoting, I think it should be acknowledged. I just can't tell what if any of it is your genuine response and what's someone/ something else's ideas. Or perhaps you're speaking from notes from your own research that you've written out in advance, and memorised? It just doesn't come across as quite natural and spontaneous. My apologies if I'm completely barking up the wrong tree here! I'm just curious.
An amazing song.
A genuine masterpiece demonstrating their genius at simple and stunningly beautiful melody, buildup of instrumentation, drama, and rhythmic layering, to finish with dazzling pure joy celebration.
Their production was ALWAYS state of the art, professional and creative: the recording studio was always another musical instrument - similar to a famous painter having said that a title is not superfluous but adds another color.
The most ‘McCartney’ Lennon song…..utter illustration of how the genius pair worked together!
The greatest band ever!!
What listening to all these Beatles reactions is that no one doing these knows how revolutionary innovative creative new different Beatles music was at every stage of their short lived career as a band
Just a little trivia for you this song was the very first Beatles song to be recorded on an 8 track tape machine it was recorded at Trident recording studio and it was written as plea to Mia Farrow's sister Prudence to come out of her bungalo in India and join everyone else while they were at the Maharishi's class on meditation . This is one of my very favorite Beatle songs.
This song takes you out of your head. Floating, flying, beautiful lyrics and surprises as well.
This was inspired by actress Mia Farrow's sister, Prudence Farrow, who became obsessive about meditating while practicing with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Her designated partners on the meditation course, Lennon and George Harrison, attempted to coax Farrow out of her seclusion, which led to Lennon writing the song.
this was a lennon song. this song is the 2nd song of side 1 of the remarkable "white album." its preceeded by "back in the u. s. s. r." and is followed by "glass onion." its just a wonderful album full of surprises and great music. i think its the best r&r album ever produced. never surpassed or equaled in its sheer excitement, originality, variety and influence. thanks for the video.
The Beatles went to India, to study Transcendental Meditation. That was where this song was written, and it's about Mia Farrow's sister.
Prudence wasn't hanging out with the crowd and stayed in her room meditating. Everyone was trying to be the most spiritual, to impress Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. John and George were really into the scene, Paul and Ringo not so much but they stayed there a couple of months and wrote most of the White Album.
The Beatles got pissed off and left India after Mia told them that the Maharishi tried to bang her.
As but one of a very large collection of songs, this one can get overlooked. But brought out and analyzed singularly bears fruit, as I found a depth to everything about this song that I never noticed in sequence. Greatful.
thanks for watching
@@PhiliminizzyReacts My pleasure. Love the show. You have an ear for good music.
One of their best songs, and definitely one of their most psychedelic.
A great song but not psychedelic, not even slightly. Try listening to Tomorrow Never Knows, I Am The Walrus, or a Day In The Life for that.
@@warrenburroughs3025 I would agree that the songs you listed are definitely more psychedelic then this one. But I will disagree with the statement saying that this song is not. On Wikipedia, they actually categories this song as psychedelic rock.
It is F-ing awesome!!!!
Everything seems to sound like it's going in a circle. Both vocals and instruments. Brilliant.
The bass is just awesome!
i agree
Lennon is on record saying that his personal favorite album with the Beatles was the White Album.
Your enjoyment on Beales songs, is enjoying. Worth a follow!
Paul McCartney is playing drums, Ringo quit the band for a few weeks and went to Sardinia with Peter Sellers. Paul is also on drums in Back in the USSR.
Ringo and Peter Sellers made that movie The Magic Christian. It's a good comedy, very funny.
However it seems like Ringo might have played on the drums at the end of the song. Not sure but it does seems a little advanced for Paul and I heard somewhere that Ringo may have done that part
@@nicholasmaxwell9899 I read that also and have searched and asked but there is no definite proof. Paul is credited for drums. I guess it will remain a mystery for now.
@@nicholasmaxwell9899 I read that also and have asked, Ringo may have overdubbed the end but I have found no definitive proof. Paul is credited for drums on this. It will remain a mystery for now.
Some said that they went to find Ringo again 'cos it was a hard part to play and he came back to finish it.
Beautiful the way you are describing the Beatles vocal harmonies, the way you de-construct them to see who is doing what vocally. Great analysis!
George does indeed provide flourishes of Indian inspired electric lead guitar work to John's finger picking guitar, and the effect is absolutely beautiful.
You once more, in your summary, illustrated a profound description and analysis of the track. It’s a pleasure listening to you. 👏
Just found your channel. Great reaction!! As an old hippie, I love your vibe.
Thank you so much!!
My fav Beatles Song. and Album!
My favorite from the white album
Just might be my favourite song of all time...
While they were in India studying Transcendental Meditation, Donovan taught John his finger picking style which he used here and on his song Julia. Prudence was Mia Farrow's sister and locked herself in a bungalow and wouldn't come out. Which gave John the idea for this song. His word play is special as well as his delivery.
Boy, you've got some beautiful comments below from some great Beatles fans! Great to get the love going!
Real fast. Paul played the drums until the end where Ringo added the drums fills at the end.
Paul is the workaholic of the Beatles, and a very hard taskmaster. During this time he had been getting on Ringo one too many times about how he wanted the drumming, and Ringo "went on vacation" and left the group. He would be coaxed into returning by the other three led by George, sending Ringo a telegram and putting flowers on his drum kit. Anyway, because of Ringo's absence, Paul sat in on the drums on this song, although I am now going to refer you to a companion program that analyses the drum track of this song, which starts out as basic, but then ends in a flurry much more reminiscent of Ringo. Would love to see you react to that program as the companion piece to this song.
The end part of the drumming is also paul???😮
@@Nelson10Hernandez I'm going to refer you to a program that analyzes your question by isolating the tracks and looking at the documentation in more detail "The Drum Mystery of the Beatles Most Beautiful Song Dear Prudence". I think your question remains open; the drumming at the end is much more reminiscent of Ringo as opposed to what is definitely documented as Paul's more basic drumming at the beginning of the track. Check out that program, see what you think!
Going on intuition only and what my ears tell me, it seems to me Paul starts the drum track, but it's Ringo finishing it out.
Jerry Garcia loved many Beatles songs and the Grateful Dead made them a regular part of their repetoire at live shows.. Jerry's solo band played its version of Dear Prudence on many occasions.
Jerry solo on this when he was on a happy Jerry night is unstoppable
Jerry. Garcia. After Midnight >Elenor Rigby
My favorite underneath drum solo ever
Thanks for reacting to my favorite Beates song. Great commentary after the song!
Glad you enjoyed it
This woman's name was Prudence Faro. The daughter of Mia Farrow. On this trip to India, all she did was stay in her room and meditate.
Actually Mia Farrows sister.....
My favorite Beatles song….great to see a ‘first time hearing’ video…there aren’t many!
Another great program Philip! Loved the hell out of this program!
Great review. Eloquent and informative. Thanks for sharing.
Such a great and amazing song! ❤
My song.
Siouxsie and the Banshees do a fantastic cover of this, well worth checking out. Many vote it best Beatle cover.. I concur! They pump up the psychedelia!
Try the cover by 'Doug Parkinson In Focus'.
If anyone asks why the Beatles stopped touring, play them Dear Prudence.
well then also tell them to look up The Analogues.
Prudence Farrow / daughter of Maureen O' Sullivan who played "Jane" in early Tarzan movies serious TM meditator for over 50 years/ a "seeker" and a mystic on the "PATH" to enlightenment
brilliant
The finger picking style on display here by John Lennon taught to him while they were in India by good friend of the Beatles, Donovan.
This one uses a D tuned guitar for the drone and a second guitar for the intro and upper . Julia, Mother nature's son, feature the Donovan picking style.
The classic Philip reacts to the Beatles series continues!
There! At literally the first drum fill in the song, very near the end of it, suddenly that's a drum fill exactly the way Ringo would do it! And the rest of the entire drum track is like that. Is it Paul? Is it Ringo? Is it, perhaps, a composite track, with Paul starting out, and Ringo finishing off the drum track on the recording?
It's all Paul on drums. Ringo left the band briefly and missed these recording sessions.
To be absolutely clear-that's John Lennon opening on the guitar.
I’ll forever miss John’s edge.
John Lennon = Genius
❤❤❤
Also love the cover by Doug Parkinson
Shush now
Yes. it's a cracker.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The finger picking guitar is John-the repetitive, mesmerizing melody central to the song.
Next time you listen to this song, Philip. Listen very carefully to the drum track on the song. Notice carefully the drum style of this song, and how this changes with that very first Ringo Starr style drum roll. Sounds like two different drum tracks to me.
Jerry Garcia kills this
Interesting-it's easy to hear the choppy style with the cymbals of Paul McCartney on the drums in the beginning of the song. Not a style you would hear from Ringo.
Great song and I could tell you were enjoying it. But, it puzzles me that in your commentary following it, and others of yours I've checked out, it always sounds as if you're reading a critique from Wikipedia or an AI essay writing app, or something?
Of course, there's nothing wrong with reading out something that seems relevant, but if you're quoting, I think it should be acknowledged. I just can't tell what if any of it is your genuine response and what's someone/ something else's ideas.
Or perhaps you're speaking from notes from your own research that you've written out in advance, and memorised? It just doesn't come across as quite natural and spontaneous. My apologies if I'm completely barking up the wrong tree here! I'm just curious.
Ringo could have made this song even better.✌️
Its WAY TOO SLOPPY AND ALL OVER THE PLACE TO BE....RINGO
I appreciate your videos, but those damn bells are annoying. There's too many jarring sounds in the world already.