I'm so glad Ringo is getting the recognition he deserves. He was overlooked and underrated for far too long. The Beatles would not be the same band without him. A true master.
Ringo has never been an underrated drummer in his life. He has always been recognized world wide as one of the most talented drummers, he's one of the most famous musicians to ever live and a part of probably the most popular band in history.
I think part of it is that you almost have to know a lot about music and know how to play in order to really appreciate the kinds of things he was really good at. I think he was brilliant with his Instinct for what to leave in and what to leave out. And he created such interesting sonic textures they were incredibly appropriate to the music within the confines of a fairly simple drum kit.
I kind of feel sorry for people who can’t appreciate or see the beauty and brilliance of Ringo’s playing. It’s a pure joy for me to hear him. His creativity and feel never cease to impress me.
One of the greatest basslines in all history, think of the time it was done and what was around. It was like introducing a space shuttle to the Spanish Armada it was so ahead of it's time.
After they were satisfied that they'd recorded a good rhythm track John put his his vocal on & they called it a night. Two days later they started with all the overdubs, vocal harmonies & Ringo added a tambourine basically everything that we hear on the record but Paul decided he wanted to do the bass again. They hadn't been happy with the bass sound anyway they wanted the punchy bass sound that they'd heard on the Motown records. Jeff Emerick the engineer rewired a speaker so it acted as a microphone & they recorded the bass line & that's what we're hearing on the record. They had great songs, they could've just recorded them & put out them out but they pushed the technology & took chances with new sounds. They're simply the best band of all time, even today the music, the performance & the recordings sound so sophisticated & timeless.🙂
@@L33ReactsI’m 68 and my life was never the same after I saw them on the Ed Sullivan Show for the first time when I was 8 and their music still affects me today. Just think, they produced the whole output before any of them were 30. They were certainly a miracle. By the way, Rain was one of Johns favorite songs.
You've got to remember folks, the drums on Rain are played at double the speed, then they slowed it down. Go listen to the original on the Deluxe Edition
Its a testament to their absolute commitment to getting the sound they want. Also a testament to their faith in Ringo. The original speed version is mind blowing. I still think She Said She said is Rain's equal in drum prowess for Ringo And A Day In the Life top all of them.
I'm 69, and you can't imagine the impact the Beatles had on a post war UK, from the moment 'Love me do' came out and we flipped it over and heard those last few chords on 'P.S I love you' nobody had ever used those chords before, the world suddenly became colourful
if you really listen carefully, you will hear that Ringo never repeats any of his fills exactly the same. Each one is different. That's what makes this performance so great. I have played this on drums many times, but never to the degree that Ringo does it.
It's great that you attempted it. Ringo once said his fills are never the same. People will ask him to repeat a section or fill. His response "I'll gladly replay it but it won't sound the same." He's not a technical drummer but replies on how he feels when playing a song.
I’ve always loved this song. It was the B-side to “Paperback Writer”. It wasn’t on the ‘Revolver’ record, but it carries the spirit of the album: trippy, excellent instrumentation…
@@stevenboettcher4796That makes absolutely no sense to me. That was generally the whole point of a single once they were associated with albums. It allowed you to go get your favorite hot radio hit in your greedy little hands right away. And then later if you really got into it, you would go buy the record album. But in this particular case these two songs were actually not on the album at all, which was in fact rather rare at the time. And yet they still became huge hits. But no, people didn't have to pay for these twice, lol.
I bought the Paperback Writer/Rain single with my paper route earnings. In that era, 45s cost a buck whereas an LP cost around 4 bucks. Portable record players were popular among young people. You put a fat 45 "changer" over the record player's spindle and you could stack about 8 45s on it and be your own DJ. 45s weren't as susceptible to damage as LPs were.
Yeah absolutely should've been on the album and could've been an A-side. For some reason around this time John let himself be relegated to the B-side with incredible songs way too often. He later said he had destroyed his ego with LSD.
When you listen to it again notice how Ringo knew when to fill and when to play it straight being careful not to step on the melody. He was the master of masters of that.
I’m sure it’s been mentioned, but you know on the deluxe Revolver edition, you can hear that in original version Ringo is actually playing the drums much faster. It’s incredible when you think this is actually slowed down.
i’m like 9999% sure they screwed up and made that “fast correct speed” too fast, like it sounds sped up, there’s a version on youtube where someone puts it at what i believe is there correct speed
@@hermannrudi9688 take 5? i wonder if they used a different take for the final, the upload on youtube by Darian Imp sounds to me like a more accurate original speed, the official one sounds sped up, the sustain is too quick
So, this track is actually slowed down (which is what makes it kind of trippy sounding). That means it was recorded WAY faster. They’ve got the take at the original tempo on Revolver Super Deluxe, and dude-after hearing that version, I’ve got a renewed appreciation for Ringo
Ah, mono. The Beatles were meant to be heard in mono. George Martin was a genius in that respect and really only worked on the mono mixes - stereo mixes were left for others to produce. Case in point, listen to the Revolution single in both stereo and mono - the mono will knock your socks off!
Agree - the mono mixes just tend to be much better mixed and balanced. Also, the recent stereo mixes of Beatles tracks all tend to promote the vocals higher in the mix. It takes it away from rock and roll - more towards pleasant songs with a backing tracks. They are pleasant songs, but it doesn't usually work well.
@@artmarkham3205 Disagree. The remixes sound so much more clear than the original stereo mixes, and CERTAINLY more clear than the mono mixes. The drums and bass are actually decently audible in most Beatles tracks now.
Rain came out when I was 11. It was completely different than any song I had ever heard, and it was astonishing to hear this on AM radio in early 1966. I bought the 45 and I remember that I couldn't stop playing Rain, even though Paperback Writer was considered the A side. It is amazing to think what you used to be able to buy for 79 cents... Rain and Paperback Writer! The Beatles were leading the parade in the 1960s, and this song blew my 11 year old mind.
I keep telling people that those of us who grew up listening to late 60s (1966+) rock as youngsters (I was born in '62 myself) that we didn't need DRUGS because the MUSIC was so drenched in it, both musically and lyrically, that if you were precocious and aware, your mind was BLOWN, just like you said... (and when I did finally trip on the real McCoy, nothing was a surprise - not even while listening to the color of my dreams as I floated downstream, as I'm sure that you know what I mean ;)
A complete instrumental showcase. Just the drums. Just the bass. Just the guitar. Just the vocals. And the backwards vocals at the end are brilliant. Todd Rundgren did a nice cover of Rain. He did his version of the reverse effect at the end.
Todd is one of my favorite artists. Faithful is such a fun album. His covers at times are indistinguishable from the originals. Good Vibrations is one of the highlights for me. Don’t miss his originals on side 2
Geoff Emerick, in his autobiography, says this was the first session he did as chief engineer, and that he put a sweater inside the kick drum and moved the microphones closer to the rest of the kit, making him the first to close-mic the kit. Others dispute this, but there’s no question he got excellent sounds on the track.
Ringo had such an endearing way of pulling off these stumbly, off-beat, unexpectedly playful fills and patterns just brimming with personality somehow, like a happy but slightly clumsy puppy. And it's just so hard to replicate with anyone else you listen to....it comes down to surgically precise awkwardness that doesn't make any sense, but makes more sense than anything else out there. Ringo being Ringo, and just right for what the Beatles needed him to be.
Recorded at a sped-up tempo, then slowed down to lend the dreary mood of actual rain. The world is still catching up to their many innovations. On this track, Ringo rules.
Delighted you did this! One of my favourites. Ringo and Paul were incredible on this song. Ringo was nearly forced into this, he never liked being a "lead" type drummer but it shows how incredible he was. McCartney is sensational on bass. easy to overlook cause he was such a good song writer. Arguably the best period of the Beatles for me
Ringo would play rhythm as if he was right handed. One "Ringo" thing was often playing high-hat moving left-right rather than straight up-and-down. Of course fills he would lead with his left. George Martin in the early days said he couldn't do a regular single-stroke roll-- that of course was because his kit went to the right. Now it could be considered to his advantage that his fills were always unique rather than yet another roll down from snare to floor tom. On "Rain" he proved he could indeed play solid single-stoke rolls although sounding entirely unique by his pauses.
Ringos drumming on this was fantastic he even did some fancy fills which he normally didnt like to do, Paul's Bass playing was fantastic also, with Rubber Soul before this he just took off on a run that didnt end, he improvises continuously from this time on. Revolver is also the first time that Geoff Emerick is full time sound man for the Beatles under George Martin and boy does he hit it off with them right away.
Backwards lyrics, Ringo going guns for leather. Love it Ringo when he came out to play was fantastic, and even when he was doing just what was needed for the song, his timing was great. What a band
Not only was Ringo's cool drumming eye opening here, but that Paul's bass was so high in the mix. This was a 1st. Before Rain, rock & pop recordings had the bass buried deep in the mix -- almost subliminal. EMI Records -- Parlophone Records' parent company -- had a now-perplexing rule that singles couldn't be songs that were also on an album. The success of American versions of albums, which included singles, gradually got EMI to stop the madness.
You see comments like 'Glad Ringo is getting the recognition he deservres." Ringo Starr was established as a legend before he was even in The Bealtles. He probably inspired more people to play drums than even the person who invented drumming. Whoever began discrediting Ringo misunderstood his 'X factor' and must have been looking for something other than brilliance, feel and magic.
My absolute fave Beatles track- as discovered by a seven year old Craig on his birthday. My Aunt Gail gave me the Hey Jude album (US only, b-sides & singles collection...) for my birthday. I didn't know who the band was at first- no lettering on the cover..... Until I recognized Ringo, then, "Thank you Aunt Gail, THE BEATLES" !! came outta my mouth. Recently picked up the CD version of the Hey Jude album, based on those memories. Btw- my 1st rock album, as well... Previous albums were on the Peter Pan label, ect.- children's stories like Tom Thumb, Pandora's Box, Ali Baba & The 40 Thieves, The Owl & The Pussy Cat.... Aunt Gail got me started right !! Bless her heart, she's 83 now & still kickin' it !! 🚬😎👍
Ringo would drape a towel over the top half of some of the drums in his kit, L33, and I always figured that contributed to his unique style, but do many drummers do that? Ringo's the only one I've ever noticed place a towel over the top half of a drum like he does.
The weather, (rain or sun) is an example of an exterior condition which doesn't have to govern your mood. I thought they were saying that if you go deep enough, you can be content no matter what the negative circumstance (rain) is.
YES!! The BEATLES changed everything. Once they came on the scene , everyone wanted to be them and play like them. They totally shaped the landscape of music in the 1960's and beyond.
I had the 45 of Paperback Writer/Rain before I ever had the album as it was cheaper. You could get them at Walgreens in a discount bin for a quarter I think. That was 1970 a long time ago! I got a lot of my music that way. Some of the Beatles music were never on an album so when they put them on CD they made a compilation album of those which I have. At one point in time, I had taped all of my 45s I had on cassette. After CDs came out, I updates my collection.
Dont Forget that the original recording was faster than the actual song. The drum and the bass got slowed down for the release but their actual speed is much faster. The audio is available in Revolver Super Deluxe Edition (Rain Take 5 Actual Speed)
The Beatles usually (not always) released songs as singles and did not put them on albums The albums often had no songs that were intended as singles. You have to remember that the albums that were recorded and released in the UK as they were intended were different than what Capitol released here in the U.S., so often the songs that were only intended as singles (and 45s) were on albums here in the states. Our 'playlists' back in the day were stacking 45's on a record player so that you could hear a bunch of your favorite songs back to back. As far as 45s go, the 'a' side was the song meant to be played on the radio, the 'b' side was, in many (or most) cases, just 'filller'. The Beatles were an exception, their 'b' sides were usually really good songs, since they didn't record many bad ones ever (not all will agree, but most will). Often both songs on a Beatles 45 were played and became hits, and sometimes the 'b' side was even better than the 'a' side.
Paul’ doesn’t move the “G” note during the Rain Chant, as George and John move from a “G” chord to a “C” chord. Creates this eerie sound. Creates a C5 chord, someone told me, which I should have known.
Everything about this song is magic. Isolate any part and its just sublime. The vocals are too much. Perfection. The video is awesome too. My favorite Beatles song❤
Keeping the singles off of the album was a British thing; it was completely different in the U.S., which is how, in part, U.S. Capitol was able to generate ten albums from chopping up the original track listings and adding singles to The Beatles' first seven British albums.
It was the norm in Britain too, to put already released singles onto albums. But the Beatles knew what it was to be young and poor, and insisted on their albums being all new songs, so fans wouldn't have to pay twice for the same song/s.
It’s hard to believe I was 6 when this came out because I remember it clearly. I was already fully immersed in the Beatles ( I was 4 when I played Ringo in my sister’s dance review - still got the coat!). This song blew me away because I was already determined to become a drummer but everything in the song is awesome! This is on my list of coolest sounding songs ever. I know someone else mentioned Geoff Emerick and the close-mic technique but he also heavily compressed the drums which is what makes the cymbals sound so trippy and drums so cool.
I’m sure someone has already commented about it, but this was actually recorded faster and slowed down to give a richer sound…love watching you dig into The Beatles!😊
This is probably my sentimental favorite Beatle song. I was in 2nd grade with the mumps when it came out I listened to my sister’s 45 of it a lot. It really spoke to me. ❤❤❤❤
I was 14 when this came out and I first heard it. This was a quantum leap forward past 50’s crooners and surf rock. It was mind blowing psychedelia coming out of the car radio with my parents up front and me and brother and sister next to me in back…..TURN IT UP!
One of Ringo’s best tracks was ‘A Day in the Life’ on the basis that the drumming is perfect for the song, and it’s about knowing when not to drum and when to leave gaps in the drumming.
What I love about your channel, L33 is seeing a young musician who is open minded being exposed to great music from the past for the first time… I especially am enjoying your reactions to The Who, the Beatles and Genesis…. great bands that wrote great songs and recorded great records.
Ringo's playing is more impressive when you know the song was recorded at a faster tempo, and then the tape slowed down to give it that trippy atmosphere.
Paperbook Writer and Rain were always just a single, never on Revolver. That's why you can only find a mono version. This is the crossover period - singles were the thing, then The Beatles came along and over time, it turned out they could sell albums in stella numbers! It's also the crossover period between mono and stereo. Abbey Road is the first album not available in mono. All the other original albums were mixed in mono. Great reaction.
thats not the reason! On the box set this was released is also a new remix. UA-cam just has strange algorithms so somtimes also one version of a song is shown and you have to dig deeper.
Worth mentioning that what we hear in master version is the actual take being slowed down (so was the initial idea). You can check the actual take in original speed, it is available on 2022 reissue (Super Deluxe) as "Take 5". Now it is even more apparent why Ringo and all of them always referred to this song as one of "Ringo's most outstanding works".
I'm 71, heard this song at least a thousand times, and I"m STILL blown away by Paul's bass playing. Yeah, Ringo was pretty good, too, on this one! Rubber Soul and Revolver were truly revolutionary in terms of pop music, and also the biggest transition they made as far as the quality of the songwriting and musical experimentation. The world changed the day Bob Dylan handed John Lennon a joint.
I'm so glad Ringo is getting the recognition he deserves. He was overlooked and underrated for far too long. The Beatles would not be the same band without him. A true master.
Ringo has never been an underrated drummer in his life. He has always been recognized world wide as one of the most talented drummers, he's one of the most famous musicians to ever live and a part of probably the most popular band in history.
@@robbygood3458Many modern drummers thought him mediocre until they dug deeper.
I think part of it is that you almost have to know a lot about music and know how to play in order to really appreciate the kinds of things he was really good at. I think he was brilliant with his Instinct for what to leave in and what to leave out. And he created such interesting sonic textures they were incredibly appropriate to the music within the confines of a fairly simple drum kit.
I kind of feel sorry for people who can’t appreciate or see the beauty and brilliance of Ringo’s playing. It’s a pure joy for me to hear him. His creativity and feel never cease to impress me.
Not the U word again! Please make it stop
I never get tired of seeing The Beatles blow the minds of people new to them.
My favorite Beatles song!
Ringo fits all the Beatles songs perfectly. Not overpowering or underpowered
This bass line is one of the best in the Beatles whole history.
not only the Beatles history but probably in the entire catology of music period................
One of the greatest basslines in all history, think of the time it was done and what was around. It was like introducing a space shuttle to the Spanish Armada it was so ahead of it's time.
After they were satisfied that they'd recorded a good rhythm track John put his his vocal on & they called it a night. Two days later they started with all the overdubs, vocal harmonies & Ringo added a tambourine basically everything that we hear on the record but Paul decided he wanted to do the bass again. They hadn't been happy with the bass sound anyway they wanted the punchy bass sound that they'd heard on the Motown records. Jeff Emerick the engineer rewired a speaker so it acted as a microphone & they recorded the bass line & that's what we're hearing on the record. They had great songs, they could've just recorded them & put out them out but they pushed the technology & took chances with new sounds. They're simply the best band of all time, even today the music, the performance & the recordings sound so sophisticated & timeless.🙂
The bass was recorded using another bass amp as a microphone.
Just wait until you're 60, son. The music of the Beatles only GROWS in it's power as we age..... 😀
I have a feeling I'll be listening to these fellas for a long time :)
Yes you will....yes you will....as will the entirety of humanity.... 😃
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@@L33ReactsI’m 68 and my life was never the same after I saw them on the Ed Sullivan Show for the first time when I was 8 and their music still affects me today. Just think, they produced the whole output before any of them were 30. They were certainly a miracle. By the way, Rain was one of Johns favorite songs.
In some way, shape, or form - every generation will find the Beatles.
But will you still need them when you’re 64? 🤔
Listening in 2024, it’s hard to realize how far out this was…just amazingly genous
You've got to remember folks, the drums on Rain are played at double the speed, then they slowed it down. Go listen to the original on the Deluxe Edition
I like the released version much better, but Ringo on the faster version is just unbelievable.
Its a testament to their absolute commitment to getting the sound they want. Also a testament to their faith in Ringo. The original speed version is mind blowing. I still think She Said She said is Rain's equal in drum prowess for Ringo And A Day In the Life top all of them.
This is the Beatles at their best.
Never apologize for the Beatles in mono. It's the way they wanted the early records to be heard
My favorite Ringo track is She Said, She Said. Can't get enough of that one.
Awesome drumming
I'm 69, and you can't imagine the impact the Beatles had on a post war UK, from the moment 'Love me do' came out and we flipped it over and heard those last few chords on 'P.S I love you' nobody had ever used those chords before, the world suddenly became colourful
Glad you are getteing it .. The originality and newness of this at that time was mind blowing ..
The Beatles still rule.
Ringo's trick here is to start fills on the high hat. It's totally different to what drummers tend to do. Blows me away
great observation
Wow yeah your totally right. That's interesting. Didn't notice that!
Ringo observed that his unique style was a product of a left-handed drummer playing on a right-handed drum set.
Because he's left-handed on a right-handed kit. Ingenious how he learned to play that way! He's a very under-rated drummer.
The moment you hear the beginning, you know what song it is. Iconic.
Only Ringo could get that snap on the snare. When people talk bad about Ringo, I tell them to listen to Rain. He's just amazing,
Paul and Ringo on top form
Yeah, the rhythm section is just shining here 👍
The bass on Rain takes me to heaven😊
Best rhythm section ever. Not just this song, though this is one of the best samples of how brilliantly Ringo and Paul played together.
Don't forget the lead vocals and harmony
if you really listen carefully, you will hear that Ringo never repeats any of his fills exactly the same. Each one is different. That's what makes this performance so great. I have played this on drums many times, but never to the degree that Ringo does it.
It's great that you attempted it. Ringo once said his fills are never the same. People will ask him to repeat a section or fill. His response "I'll gladly replay it but it won't sound the same." He's not a technical drummer but replies on how he feels when playing a song.
Ringo is criminally underrated
I’ve always loved this song. It was the B-side to “Paperback Writer”. It wasn’t on the ‘Revolver’ record, but it carries the spirit of the album: trippy, excellent instrumentation…
exactly, I didn't recognise it.
The Beatles liked to put songs on singles so they have to buy the same songs twice.
@@stevenboettcher4796That makes absolutely no sense to me. That was generally the whole point of a single once they were associated with albums. It allowed you to go get your favorite hot radio hit in your greedy little hands right away. And then later if you really got into it, you would go buy the record album. But in this particular case these two songs were actually not on the album at all, which was in fact rather rare at the time. And yet they still became huge hits. But no, people didn't have to pay for these twice, lol.
I bought the Paperback Writer/Rain single with my paper route earnings. In that era, 45s cost a buck whereas an LP cost around 4 bucks. Portable record players were popular among young people. You put a fat 45 "changer" over the record player's spindle and you could stack about 8 45s on it and be your own DJ. 45s weren't as susceptible to damage as LPs were.
Yeah absolutely should've been on the album and could've been an A-side. For some reason around this time John let himself be relegated to the B-side with incredible songs way too often. He later said he had destroyed his ego with LSD.
When you listen to it again notice how Ringo knew when to fill and when to play it straight being careful not to step on the melody. He was the master of masters of that.
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I’m sure it’s been mentioned, but you know on the deluxe Revolver edition, you can hear that in original version Ringo is actually playing the drums much faster. It’s incredible when you think this is actually slowed down.
i’m like 9999% sure they screwed up and made that “fast correct speed” too fast, like it sounds sped up, there’s a version on youtube where someone puts it at what i believe is there correct speed
You can hear the original fast version on the official Beatles channel hier on UA-cam.
@@hermannrudi9688 take 5? i wonder if they used a different take for the final, the upload on youtube by Darian Imp sounds to me like a more accurate original speed, the official one sounds sped up, the sustain is too quick
The band sound incredible on the full speed version; unbelievably tight.
@@kaboomerty1638so you know better than the official engineers at EMI? Hubris.
So, this track is actually slowed down (which is what makes it kind of trippy sounding). That means it was recorded WAY faster. They’ve got the take at the original tempo on Revolver Super Deluxe, and dude-after hearing that version, I’ve got a renewed appreciation for Ringo
Paul McCartney picked Ringo for his dream rock band lineup.
That’s enough for me.
Ringo was a better drummer than most even though he wasn’t a great roller , he held that band together and was as steady as they come.
Ah, mono. The Beatles were meant to be heard in mono. George Martin was a genius in that respect and really only worked on the mono mixes - stereo mixes were left for others to produce. Case in point, listen to the Revolution single in both stereo and mono - the mono will knock your socks off!
Am I the only person in the world (over age 60) who HATES mono - even BEATLES mono!?!
@@splitimage137.We like what we like. For the record: I’m younger than 60, and I prefer the mono mix.
Agree - the mono mixes just tend to be much better mixed and balanced.
Also, the recent stereo mixes of Beatles tracks all tend to promote the vocals higher in the mix. It takes it away from rock and roll - more towards pleasant songs with a backing tracks. They are pleasant songs, but it doesn't usually work well.
@@artmarkham3205 Disagree. The remixes sound so much more clear than the original stereo mixes, and CERTAINLY more clear than the mono mixes. The drums and bass are actually decently audible in most Beatles tracks now.
I'm glad you're listening to the best band of all times! 🎶🎶🎶👍
The bass on this song is amazing. It gives the song structure. Incredibly inventive.
Rain came out when I was 11. It was completely different than any song I had ever heard, and it was astonishing to hear this on AM radio in early 1966. I bought the 45 and I remember that I couldn't stop playing Rain, even though Paperback Writer was considered the A side. It is amazing to think what you used to be able to buy for 79 cents... Rain and Paperback Writer! The Beatles were leading the parade in the 1960s, and this song blew my 11 year old mind.
I keep telling people that those of us who grew up listening to late 60s (1966+) rock as youngsters (I was born in '62 myself) that we didn't need DRUGS because the MUSIC was so drenched in it, both musically and lyrically, that if you were precocious and aware, your mind was BLOWN, just like you said... (and when I did finally trip on the real McCoy, nothing was a surprise - not even while listening to the color of my dreams as I floated downstream, as I'm sure that you know what I mean ;)
I bought Revolver when I was 12--by chance, my 1st Beatles record. It blew my wee mind but Tomorrow Never Knows absolutely hit me
Wow, great throwbacks!!!
Ringo has named Rain as his best work a few times, he is in a groove 2 miles deep on Revolver
The bass is killing it too. Paul is exceptional here.
A complete instrumental showcase. Just the drums. Just the bass. Just the guitar. Just the vocals. And the backwards vocals at the end are brilliant. Todd Rundgren did a nice cover of Rain. He did his version of the reverse effect at the end.
Todd is one of my favorite artists. Faithful is such a fun album. His covers at times are indistinguishable from the originals. Good Vibrations is one of the highlights for me. Don’t miss his originals on side 2
Nailed that in one. That's why The Beatles were such masters--their gestalt.
Ringo's work on "Strawberry Fields Forever" and "A Day in the Life" is even better.
Yeah a day in the life was pure Ringo goodness. That was my intro to the band 🤣🤣🤣
I think, for drunmers Come Together Is among the best fill in the world
A B - Side that should have been far bigger. One of their best tracks and Ringo's shining moment in the band.
“When it starts to rain, everything’s the same.” Words to live by.
No it’s not. It’s wetter.
@@piggyroo100 "I can show you......"
Geoff Emerick, in his autobiography, says this was the first session he did as chief engineer, and that he put a sweater inside the kick drum and moved the microphones closer to the rest of the kit, making him the first to close-mic the kit. Others dispute this, but there’s no question he got excellent sounds on the track.
Ringo had such an endearing way of pulling off these stumbly, off-beat, unexpectedly playful fills and patterns just brimming with personality somehow, like a happy but slightly clumsy puppy. And it's just so hard to replicate with anyone else you listen to....it comes down to surgically precise awkwardness that doesn't make any sense, but makes more sense than anything else out there. Ringo being Ringo, and just right for what the Beatles needed him to be.
Recorded at a sped-up tempo, then slowed down to lend the dreary mood of actual rain. The world is still catching up to their many innovations. On this track, Ringo rules.
Delighted you did this! One of my favourites. Ringo and Paul were incredible on this song. Ringo was nearly forced into this, he never liked being a "lead" type drummer but it shows how incredible he was. McCartney is sensational on bass. easy to overlook cause he was such a good song writer. Arguably the best period of the Beatles for me
"Rain" is one of my favorite Beatle songs. Harmony, lyrics, feeling and an undeniably cool song. #beatlesforever
Ringo would play rhythm as if he was right handed. One "Ringo" thing was often playing high-hat moving left-right rather than straight up-and-down. Of course fills he would lead with his left. George Martin in the early days said he couldn't do a regular single-stroke roll-- that of course was because his kit went to the right. Now it could be considered to his advantage that his fills were always unique rather than yet another roll down from snare to floor tom. On "Rain" he proved he could indeed play solid single-stoke rolls although sounding entirely unique by his pauses.
Ringos drumming on this was fantastic he even did some fancy fills which he normally didnt like to do, Paul's Bass playing was fantastic also, with Rubber Soul before this he just took off on a run that didnt end, he improvises continuously from this time on. Revolver is also the first time that Geoff Emerick is full time sound man for the Beatles under George Martin and boy does he hit it off with them right away.
Backwards lyrics, Ringo going guns for leather.
Love it
Ringo when he came out to play was fantastic, and even when he was doing just what was needed for the song, his timing was great.
What a band
Not only was Ringo's cool drumming eye opening here, but that Paul's bass was so high in the mix. This was a 1st. Before Rain, rock & pop recordings had the bass buried deep in the mix -- almost subliminal.
EMI Records -- Parlophone Records' parent company -- had a now-perplexing rule that singles couldn't be songs that were also on an album. The success of American versions of albums, which included singles, gradually got EMI to stop the madness.
As a drummer I would recommend ticket to ride for you. Ringo does this special beat.
Also on Tomorrow Never Knows…
Love this song, message harmonies, bass drums....
Ringo's best performance in my opinion.
A Day In The Life
Ringo has stated he is most proud of Rain.
Maybe Paul's also. The bass on the track is amazing
His favorite also
You see comments like 'Glad Ringo is getting the recognition he deservres." Ringo Starr was established as a legend before he was even in The Bealtles. He probably inspired more people to play drums than even the person who invented drumming. Whoever began discrediting Ringo misunderstood his 'X factor' and must have been looking for something other than brilliance, feel and magic.
Any Ringo bashing was clearly from jealousy. Any drummer would kill for his legacy 🥁🥁🥁
My absolute fave Beatles track- as discovered by a seven year old Craig on his birthday. My Aunt Gail gave me the Hey Jude album (US only, b-sides & singles collection...) for my birthday.
I didn't know who the band was at first- no lettering on the cover..... Until I recognized Ringo, then, "Thank you Aunt Gail, THE BEATLES" !! came outta my mouth.
Recently picked up the CD version of the Hey Jude album, based on those memories. Btw- my 1st rock album, as well...
Previous albums were on the Peter Pan label, ect.- children's stories like Tom Thumb, Pandora's Box, Ali Baba & The 40 Thieves, The Owl & The Pussy Cat....
Aunt Gail got me started right !! Bless her heart, she's 83 now & still kickin' it !!
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Ringo would drape a towel over the top half of some of the drums in his kit, L33, and I always figured that contributed to his unique style, but do many drummers do that? Ringo's the only one I've ever noticed place a towel over the top half of a drum like he does.
Ringo’s drumming ….. Masterpiece
Paul’s bass ……. Superb
Ringo drumming was great and Paul’s bass was also great, but you failed to mention It was a freaking John song with his creative masterpiece.
Both of these songs are two of the band's best.
The weather, (rain or sun) is an example of an exterior condition which doesn't have to govern your mood. I thought they were saying that if you go deep enough, you can be content no matter what the negative circumstance (rain) is.
True. I only wish I could live up to that!
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Love the Hippy Groove on this song,blew me away when I first heard it,Tanx a million for playing this Diamond 💎
Probably the best example of the Beatles really digging into a groove. “Come Together” is similar, but totally different in feel.
And each and every one of them absolutely SHINES
Lennon always said that if you hadn't heard the mono versions you hadn't heard the real song.
One of my favorite and least recognized Beatles songs.
Singles (45s) were like appetizers or quick fixes, something to tide the fans over 'til the next album. 😊❤
YES!! The BEATLES changed everything. Once they came on the scene , everyone wanted to be them and play like them. They totally shaped the landscape of music in the 1960's and beyond.
Paul is amazing on this, to think how young he was
the drumming & the bass MAKE this song
Amazing how The Beatles managed to play their instruments backwards at the end of Rain.🤣🤣
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That's real skill for you... ;-)
It's only three vocal lines that go backwards. They're still playing the instruments forwards on this song. 😊
at a lower speed than you actually hear.@@aleclewis9123
I had the 45 of Paperback Writer/Rain before I ever had the album as it was cheaper. You could get them at Walgreens in a discount bin for a quarter I think. That was 1970 a long time ago! I got a lot of my music that way. Some of the Beatles music were never on an album so when they put them on CD they made a compilation album of those which I have. At one point in time, I had taped all of my 45s I had on cassette. After CDs came out, I updates my collection.
It's a great rhythm section, not just Ringo, Paul's killing it on bass.
I agree. I should have mentioned it, but I was still buzzing from "Tomorrow Never Knows" and then Ringo killing it here and got a little forgetful lol
The good Morning Good Morning version from the anthology blows you away
“I luv my drums on Rain.”
- Ringo
Dont Forget that the original recording was faster than the actual song. The drum and the bass got slowed down for the release but their actual speed is much faster. The audio is available in Revolver Super Deluxe Edition (Rain Take 5 Actual Speed)
The Beatles usually (not always) released songs as singles and did not put them on albums The albums often had no songs that were intended as singles. You have to remember that the albums that were recorded and released in the UK as they were intended were different than what Capitol released here in the U.S., so often the songs that were only intended as singles (and 45s) were on albums here in the states.
Our 'playlists' back in the day were stacking 45's on a record player so that you could hear a bunch of your favorite songs back to back. As far as 45s go, the 'a' side was the song meant to be played on the radio, the 'b' side was, in many (or most) cases, just 'filller'. The Beatles were an exception, their 'b' sides were usually really good songs, since they didn't record many bad ones ever (not all will agree, but most will). Often both songs on a Beatles 45 were played and became hits, and sometimes the 'b' side was even better than the 'a' side.
Paul’ doesn’t move the “G” note during the Rain Chant, as George and John move from a “G” chord to a “C” chord. Creates this eerie sound. Creates a C5 chord, someone told me, which I should have known.
That would be a C/G, or C in second inversion
@@lauri4887Whatever it is, it creates this strange almost dissonant sound. I have been fascinated by it since I first heard it in mid 1966.
The little hammer-on does it for me.
McCartney’s bass lines were incredible in so many songs
Everything about this song is magic. Isolate any part and its just sublime. The vocals are too much. Perfection.
The video is awesome too. My favorite Beatles song❤
I have no explanation for The Beatles. They are beyond comprehension.
Remember too that the version released was a slowed version of the original, makes the drumming even more impressive…
Keeping the singles off of the album was a British thing; it was completely different in the U.S., which is how, in part, U.S. Capitol was able to generate ten albums from chopping up the original track listings and adding singles to The Beatles' first seven British albums.
It was the norm in Britain too, to put already released singles onto albums. But the Beatles knew what it was to be young and poor, and insisted on their albums being all new songs, so fans wouldn't have to pay twice for the same song/s.
I will never tire of hearing this song. A stellar review as always, Lee. I love you channel ❤
It’s hard to believe I was 6 when this came out because I remember it clearly. I was already fully immersed in the Beatles ( I was 4 when I played Ringo in my sister’s dance review - still got the coat!). This song blew me away because I was already determined to become a drummer but everything in the song is awesome! This is on my list of coolest sounding songs ever. I know someone else mentioned Geoff Emerick and the close-mic technique but he also heavily compressed the drums which is what makes the cymbals sound so trippy and drums so cool.
I’m sure someone has already commented about it, but this was actually recorded faster and slowed down to give a richer sound…love watching you dig into The Beatles!😊
RINGO'S FINEST MOMENT WAS THE SONG "GET BACK". NOT TO MANY PEOPLE CAN KEEP UP WITH THAT ONE. AMAIZING 🔴🟥🟠🟧🟡🟨🟢🟩🔵🟦🟣🟪🟤🟫⚫⬛
I loved this when it came out. I was in 4th grade and I couldn’t get enough Beatles forever
And amazing that this was a ‘hidden’ B side..
When Paperback writer was released here in the UK.. Rain was the B side.. But I believe Rain was released as an A side single in the USA
This is probably my sentimental favorite Beatle song. I was in 2nd grade with the mumps when it came out I listened to my sister’s 45 of it a lot.
It really spoke to me.
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I've had this single since it was released, along with many others. I know it well. Ringo is why I wanted to be a drummer in the first place.
I was 14 when this came out and I first heard it. This was a quantum leap forward past 50’s crooners and surf rock. It was mind blowing psychedelia coming out of the car radio with my parents up front and me and brother and sister next to me in back…..TURN IT UP!
One of Ringo’s best tracks was ‘A Day in the Life’ on the basis that the drumming is perfect for the song, and it’s about knowing when not to drum and when to leave gaps in the drumming.
love your positive vibe every day
This is one of my favorite Beatles songs. You're right, Ringo rocks. I also love the lyrics as well.
What I love about your channel, L33 is seeing a young musician who is open minded being exposed to great music from the past for the first time… I especially am enjoying your reactions to The Who, the Beatles and Genesis…. great bands that wrote great songs and recorded great records.
Yes, on the other hand old people most likely aren’t open minded about good new music lol
Ringo's playing is more impressive when you know the song was recorded at a faster tempo, and then the tape slowed down to give it that trippy atmosphere.
Ringo has frequently said that "Rain" is his favorite track.
Paperbook Writer and Rain were always just a single, never on Revolver. That's why you can only find a mono version. This is the crossover period - singles were the thing, then The Beatles came along and over time, it turned out they could sell albums in stella numbers! It's also the crossover period between mono and stereo. Abbey Road is the first album not available in mono. All the other original albums were mixed in mono. Great reaction.
Right! Another first for the music industry. A band that could sell as many or more albums than singles. Boom.
thats not the reason! On the box set this was released is also a new remix. UA-cam just has strange algorithms so somtimes also one version of a song is shown and you have to dig deeper.
@@ricardo_miguel13 just checked, it turns out the stereo version was mixed in October '66. I was wrong.
@@robinfoster7597 yes and a new remix
The first stereo mix of Rain was done in 1969 specially for the US compilation album Hey Jude (1970)
Ringo's favorite! Another example of the group's further exploration of studio techniques.
This Ringo´s battery is just apocalypthic! Nevermore Beatles would do this, just Rain and perhaps Papperback Writer.
Worth mentioning that what we hear in master version is the actual take being slowed down (so was the initial idea). You can check the actual take in original speed, it is available on 2022 reissue (Super Deluxe) as "Take 5". Now it is even more apparent why Ringo and all of them always referred to this song as one of "Ringo's most outstanding works".
This is one of my favorite Beatles songs. Ringo is definitely killing it here. He's such a unique drummer. And I love the backwards part at the end.
Paperback Writer / Rain was the first record I ever bought (45 single). Wasn’t on an album. Still sounds fantastic. Love that bass part on Rain!
I'm 71, heard this song at least a thousand times, and I"m STILL blown away by Paul's bass playing. Yeah, Ringo was pretty good, too, on this one! Rubber Soul and Revolver were truly revolutionary in terms of pop music, and also the biggest transition they made as far as the quality of the songwriting and musical experimentation. The world changed the day Bob Dylan handed John Lennon a joint.
Dang, I love that bass line so much.
Great insights Lee. Great song for a crazy world. Dreamy.
Thank you my friend! Glad you enjoyed. Indeed the perfect song for our wild world.