Paul's "it's a drag" comment about John's death was wayyy overblown in my opinion , he had just found out that same morning, what happened, and the last thing he wanted to do, was deal with paparazzis asking him about it.
Paul, Ringo John and George were brought up to be very “British stiff upper lip”. To never let tears be seen. They loved each other as brothers. They grieved privately,about George and John. Paul just seemed really put off with the media getting in his face and tried to be dignified. He was also probably in shock and numb at time, as the rest of them were. Can we even imagine spending almost all your time with 3 other young guys with very different personalities? Man, they were hit machines from their late teens who were growing in different ways. Living in a vacuum. The guys had simply grown up and wanted to live their own lives to go and create their own art. They simply grew apart. They loved each other like brothers. They lived through a lot and had seen a lot, they experienced a lot. Them splitting up was like a very messy divorce. What’s crazy is that all this music was created within a ten year period. When the Beatles broke up they hadn’t even hit 30 yet. They gave us a massive library of music and they influenced so many artists. That always blows my mind! Can you imagine having done all that before you’re 30? They really were just kids who just needed to live their own lives. ✌🏽❤️
Paul met John in 1957 and John asked him to join his band The Quarymen Paul introduced his friend George to John and he joined. John was 17, Paul 15 and George 14. The Beatles broke up in 1970.
I agree with what others have said here - these guys loved each other. There is so much documentation on the Beatles that after you’ve geeked out, and gone down, countless rabbit holes, you realize they are human beings with faults as well as incredibly talented, and in my opinion, lovable. I’m not sure that the person doing the analysis has their facts straight when he’s discussing the inspiration and meaning behind the songs. Also, I’ve heard Paul talk about his response to John’s death, and as someone else said, I think he was in shock. The press did have lot to say about his seemingly casual response, but I think he was devastated.
you don't have to just "think" Paul was devastated, he WAS devastated. His way of dealing with it at the time, was to go to the studio and work. Then a bunch of reporters accost him as he gets out of the car and stick a mic in his face saying how does it make him feel? I was WATCHING it the day it happened, and I could see how his eyes looked and I KNEW he WANTED to say, "How the f**k do YOU think it MAKES me feel!?" but Paul, wanted to get away from them and get into the studio as quick as he could. He looked like he would burst into tears at any moment. All anyone has to do is listen to Paul's song for and to John after John died called "HERE TODAY" and HEAR him struggle to sing it at a small event not long after it was written. His voice breaks as one's would when starting to lose it emotionally while singing ua-cam.com/video/drHgolHhNCg/v-deo.html
In addition to George Harrison nicking guitar riffs from The Byrds, on an L.A. visit Byrds Roger McGuinn and David Crosby introduced them to the music of Ravi Shankar.
The Beatles had their disagreements, at times, within the band, and after their break-up, but there was still love for each other. Both Paul and George wrote and recorded songs in tribute to John after he was killed-- "Here Today," and "All Those Years Ago." Paul, George, and Ringo actually played on ATYO.
Yes they loved each other. Although George often felt the most left out. But they had a real love and affection for each other. I don’t think Paul is over John’s death.
They ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS loved each other. I have read all their official biographies. They were like brothers. Brothers sometimes argue and fight, but they love each other. They were just growing apart, really. They had all gotten married and were having kids. John was obsessed with Yoko and he was doing heroin for awhile. Paul finally quit the band, not because he wanted the Beatles to break up, but because he had been coerced by the other 3 to sign on with Allen Klein as manager. He didn’t want to. He kept dragging his feet on signing. He didn’t trust this guy and Klein wanted a 20% cut of all past and present recordings, which Paul didn’t like. He regretted signing the contract. He didn’t think it was good for the band’s future. The other 3 wanted a real manager because Paul was the de facto manager and it was causing some issues with George, but also John sometimes. Trouble was, the contract with Klein was with “The Beatles.” The Beatles consisted of the 4 of them. The only way to break the contract was to not be The Beatles anymore. Knowing that if he quit, he couldn’t easily be replaced, Paul chose to quit in order to save the legacy and future fortunes of the band. John was angry because he felt it was his band, and Paul just disbanded his band. He felt, if anyone was going to break up the Beatles, it should be him. But it wasn’t easy for Paul to do what he did. Paul was so devastated afterward, he cried like a baby for weeks, had a hard time getting out of bed, and started drinking. It was the most difficult decision he ever made. They all sued and countersued each other. And…everyone sued them. It took 11 years to settle all the lawsuits. But during that time, they all realized, Paul had done the right thing. Allen Klein eventually went to jail for tax fraud. They would have lost a ton of money to him, if Paul hadn’t quit the Beatles. George admitted that Paul had gotten them out of that. They didn’t speak much to each other the first couple years after the breakup. They sometimes played on each other’s solo recordings. John and Paul feuded through a few songs on their first albums, back and forth. John and Yoko split up for about 18 months, mid 70’s. Paul ran into him in LA and he admitted that he missed Yoko. Paul called Yoko and paved the way for John to get back with her. Paul and John began hanging out from time to time. They all saw each other whenever they were in the same towns. When John was killed, Paul wanted to be alone. He went to the studio for awhile. When he came out, reporters were everywhere. He couldn’t talk about it. They asked his reaction to the news. He replied, “Yeah, it’s a real drag, isn’t it?” And got into a car. Reporters thought he was being cold-hearted. No. He was afraid if he started talking about it, he would end up sobbing! He wasn’t ready to talk about it. When George was dying, he had come to the States for his last treatment. Paul put him up at his house. Paul and Ringo went and saw George just before he died. They spent a lot of time with him. Ringo’s daughter was going through chemo for her cancer and Ringo said he had to catch a plane to go see her. George asked if he wanted him to go along. Ringo said thanks but no. At this point, George was on his deathbed. George died at Paul’s house. They always loved each other very much!
Look that video of Paul being ambushed by people asking him how he feels about John being murdered THE SAME DAY it had happened is so sad, because OBVIOUSLY Paul was in shock, just imagine a close friend of yours that you’ve known since you were 15 gets shot and the same day people you don’t even know approach you to talk about it publicly. It’s a joke. Of course he was devastated, what kind of question is that, he would have to be a sociopath otherwise, and I don’t know him personally, but from what I’ve seen of Paul McCartney he seems like a decent person, and I feel really bad for him to have to even answer those stupid questions in a time he was probably still processing what had happened. All 4 guys basically grew up together, of course they loved each other, you watch one of their interviews they did together or some of their music videos, you’ll feel the love and the intimacy they had immediately. They were named “the four headed monster” by Mick Jagger I think it was, because they were always together, even outside work.
He also called them the four-headed monster at the induction into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, because all 4 could sing lead, and they could all write songs…even Ringo was writing before they broke up. So they had several unique styles mixed into a song depending on who they were working with. No two songs sounded the same. The Stones and everyone else had to compete with that kind of talent.
Paul was in the state of shock when John was killed. One of the first things he said when asked about it, yes, he said “it’s a drag“ but that wasn’t being dismissive. He hadn’t come to grips with John‘s death and the horrible way it happened. One are the things he said that struck me at the time was “John was a great guy.“ He wasn’t going to grieve in public. There’s a story that Paul told about Carl Perkins. The Beatles had befriended him and maintained that friendship Carl had written a song called, think of me every now and again or something of that sort. He sang it for Paul and the the line, think about me every now and again“ came out, Paul burst into tears because it was the last thing John had said to him.
It may seem obvious but, they were the only four that knew what it was like to be them. Just that fact gave them a connection with each other stronger than anyone could imagine.
The boys loved each other,no doubt about that. For me,Revolver was EVEN better than Rubber Soul. As with the vast majority of Beatles albums,every track was killer,no filler,but Revolver changed everything and spawned 100 bands to learn instruments and experiment for themselves. With such a high standard already set by the fabs,following bands got serious about the quality of their albums rather than just the hit single,the quality reached new heights and the British phenomenon caught fire. What a time to be alive that was. The 60’s was truly magical,and these boys were front and centre in ALL OF IT.
You should check out the rooftop concert in 1969, the video is available, you can see John and Paul having fun playing together and also Billy Preston playing the keys.
They totally loved each other! They were like brothers who just fell apart over the years. Lennon explained it like a marriage that just didn’t work any longer
Let me first say that I love watching you guys. Secondly, I think the idea that innovation began around this time for the Beatles is overblown... despite a sort of consensus that it is true. I believe that what the Beatles did before this album sounded fresh and new from their earliest album. I think what we are actually hearing is the process of coming of age. This is where the Beatles "story" becomes more mature...more wise... more wordly...but not necessarily more innovative.
The George Harrison documentary : Living in the Material World is great especially the early years of the band. Imagine being a young man doing your musical apprenticeship in the fleshpots of Hamburg, then 10 years at the top of game. Of course they loved each other but by the time they split in 1970 they had wives and families and other interests. They grew up, and only Paul and Ringo have lived to see old age which is a blessing.
Girl is what they heard in a greek taverna..The rhythm and the spelling is really what was popular then in greek contemporary music,in "rebetiko" music,in particular this song is based on a "syrtaki" music pattern and folk dance..
John Lennon and Paul McCartney became friends and co-partners in composing sometime around Set-Oct 1957, when Paul McCartney returned from family holiday and effectively joined The Quarrymen at John's invitation back in July. George joined four months later in Feb 1958. So they know each other as young teenagers; John the oldest at 16, George the youngest at 14. Perhaps mention that there were other people as members that over time eventually weeded out to the final four. So I've always felt very safe to say they the three: John, Paul & George - were very close friends since long before the thought of calling themselves The Beatles ever came to be. These three were mates; very close. Later with Beatlemania they shared in the trauma like soldiers from a war. Anyways, it was George that brought Ringo in and insisted on it. Ringo to his credit could play very well to the strengths of each individual song and got along with everyone very well, very fast. And here's the kicker that George Harrison every now and then goes back to talking about. It was only after Ringo joined the band did the Beatles as recording artists ever really happen musically.
Re: the 'jangly' Byrds-esque guitar in If I Needed Someone: Roger McGuinn from The Byrds saw A Hard Day's Night, loved George's 12 string sound on I Shoulda Known Better and used it on the Byrds song Bells of Rhymney. George heard THAT song and wanted to use the sound on IINS. It's all circular
Paul continues to speak affectionately of John. When John died, Paul was overwhelmed, I think. The last thing he was interested in doing was performing for the press and fans, to fulfill their expectations of what grief looked like. Watching the GET BACK documentary gives you a lot of insight into their relationship. Even at the end of their time recording together, they still had a goodf time.
He said "This is when Paul and John started COMPOSING ALONE,...sometimes" Not this is when they started composing togerher. Still. most songs had a contribution line or hook from another member. Eleanor Rigby was a Paul song, for example, but while working it in the studio, George came up with the line, "Ah look at all the lonely people" and John helped Paul change the name to Father Mackenzie instead of Father McCartney. But Paul still wrote the song. They all helped EDIT each other's songs but most were written mostly solo. The only 2 Beatles songs credited to ALL 4 BEATLES was FLYING, and THE END.
I was 13 when this came out. PO'ed at parents, raging hormones, found da girls, weed, Acid soon after. You got lost in your room with your little turn table. Beatles and Stones over and over and over. Ah...life was grand!
As others mentioned, they were brothers, they were family. They had their ups and downs but had all known each other since they were teens. They went through something together that very few humans have even come close to experiencing, and that was a huge bond. Paul was really shook about the break up & the song Maybe I'm Amazed talks about his wife, Linda, being able to support him & bring him back to life during/after the break up. They moved forward with Wings together, eventually. All the other guys had good solo careers & did their things, but there were always only 3 other people who understood what they'd all gone through. John's murder was a total shock to all of them, just gut wrenching.
Paul's reaction to John's murder is understandable in one respect: one half of the most famous and prodigious writing partnership has been brutally murdered five thousand miles away and Paul 'got his back up a bit' and decided to hit the streets for a walk as if to say "Here I am. Go on then. Take your shot." A sort of 'Fu*k You' to the world. And a reporter comes up and asks the question "How do you feel?" WTF? How do you think I feel? Instead he said "It's a drag innit?" I've watched the clip, and I believe he is just angry at the dunmbass question he was just asked.
The Beatles (1957-1970) changed drastically after smoking weed with Bob Dylan, and George's dentist, spiking their coffee with LSD (John, George and their wives). That was the catalyst. Paul and John started writing "drug songs" afterward. Songs of introspection and imagery.
John and Paul had talked about maybe collaborating on a song or two again, shortly before John died. When John was asked if they would ever get the band back together, to record, he thought that they could if it was something they all wanted to do. Never say never. Unfortunately, I think one reason they are so iconic is because they went out on top, and they can never get back together! Fans, for decades, have wondered….what if?
The four Beatles loved each other like brothers. but just like brothers they argued and fought sometimes. and John and Paul never stopped writing together. but one guy would come in with the main idea of the song. and the other would ad a few little things into it to make it even better. and right up to the end every song that Paul or John wrote was always credited to Lennon and McCartney. sometimes the collaboration was the other guy adding a line or two of words. sometimes an arrangement idea or an extra part. they never stopped collaborating. but the one who came in with most of the song would always be the one who sang on the song. so you can tell who wrote most of the song by who sung the vocal on it. except for the songs they gave Ringo to sing. as far as George Harrison. in the beginning he wasn't much of a song writer. and when you are in a band with great writers like John and Paul. George would have to come up with something really good to get John and Paul interested enough to put it on an album. but he wasn't pumping out the hits like John and Paul were. if George was in any other band he would've had more songs of his on an album. but he was in a band with two of the greatest writers ever to be. but Harrison would still usually have a couple of songs on every album.
The Beatles were a band of brothers in their inception. But as creative growth would have it, individual talent seeks its own direction and flow. I think we're fortunate that they were able to grow together enough to produce the brilliant, innovative sounds that secured their unrivaled place in musical and cultural history. Thanks for playing these documentaries. I just wish this one would have given more ear time to the songs themselves. Love you guys!
George Harrison said The Beatles lived the equivalent of 50 years in the 10 years they played together. They experienced so much in that time that by 1969 while still in their 20’s, they needed to branch out and go their own ways musically to continue to grow.
In regards to recording vocals and music separately - Led Zeppelin "In My Time of Dying" from Physical Graffiti was a one take. Probably they did more.....
Although the Beatles had been on the BBC in 1962, we did not hear Beatles music in the States until LATE 1963. They appeared on Sullivan show in Feb. 1964, and the first album "Meet the Beatles" became available in the States in the Spring ('64). Their last STUDIO album (Abbey Road) was out in 1969, and they had broken up by the time "Let it Be" was still being played. So it was really little more than 6 years, 6-7. (as a group).
To be fair, it wasn't as if Rubber Soul was a complete shift in style. Single by single, album by album, The Beatles were evolving their sound from the very beginning. It just wasn't as pronounced as this album showed.
Years ago I read that "Nowhere Man" was about a clueless Peter Fonda after a party. Not quite sure about all of this as 100% fact . Still enjoyable. Let's not forget about George Martin!
I read the song She Said She Said is about Peter Fonda. John changed he to she to disguise who the subject was. Nowhere Man seems more autobiographical.
The greatest era in history,60’s through to the 80’s. Started turning to shit in the 90’s and look at what we have today. Awful,the worst era for music in history.
As early as October 1965, Dave Dexter at Capitol Records was openly trying to split up The Beatles in order to get Paul writing more songs solo. Dexter sent an office memo I've read in which he admits that Brian (Epstein) and the boys will raise hell over making Paul a solo artist on Capitol, at least.
In 1976 Lorne Michaels offered The Beatles $1,000 live on SNL to perform on the show. Little did he know Lennon and Macca were watching the show together in the Dakota building at the time. They nearly went down to the studio but decided it was their night off...so close...
John Lennon said “If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it Chuck Berry.” I recommend that you watch “Hail Hail Rock ‘n’ Roll” which is a documentary/concert film about Berry from the mid 1980’s when Keith Richards put together an all star band to back Chuck in a home town performance in St. Louis to thank him musician to musician. If you watch this you will understand the power of Chuck Berry as the Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
What, it shocks you that they listened to music, and emulated other great artists and bands of the day? They had LOTS of influences from the beginning, and still did at the time of this album, as is being documented in this program.
They did that hit single (but not on the album) thing on all three of their best sixties album’s. They were “double A sides” - Day Tripper/We can Work It Out with Rubber Soul, Paperback Writer/Rain with Revolver and Strawberry Fields/Penny Lane with Sgt Pepper.
They didn't NEED promotion for their albums after they first came here in Feb. 1964 , we waited with baited breath for each album and single that came out, we didn't need ads to buy it. NEVER saw a commercial on TV for the release of any of their albums or singles. We learned about it on our fav radio stations or in the newspaper. NO internet back then, remember.
The Beatles recorded a ton of songs "as a band". All playing together in the studio and singing while playing. Rubber soul, Revolver, and Sgt. Pepper, Magical, and the White album were recorded more modernly, layering tracks on top of each other. They eventually did come back to band playing on LET IT BE and some on Abbey Road.
Multitrack recording was a new thing at the time, and recording studios started with 2 track recorders, then 4 track around the time of this album, then 8 track recorders by the end of the 60s. Today, there are cheap 32 track recorders people can use in their homes. Back then, it was futuristic.
iI think you're mistaken about The Beatles not liking each other: having gone through what they went through together to become the biggest band of all time, I think, created a bond between them that could never be broken completely; obviously they had fights, but most "families" have those. All of the dingy venues they played in England AND in Hamburg Germany would contribute to this bond, I would think.
Hey guys, I checked your vids & you haven't reacted to *If I Needed Someone* which in my opinion was *George Harrison's* best song by far. Actually, what made it really special was Paul contributing one of his best bass lines ever & also the perfect vocal harmonies that he & John added to the overall wonderfulness of the song. You probably skipped it because it wasn't included on the American version of Rubber Soul but only on the UK version. It really is Must Listen. Check it out!
Before they started experiment in Revolver and Rubber Soul, they used to record in the studio just like they played live - straight through. I took just a few days each to record the first albums! They were tight and ready coming off their Germany & Cavern gigging. Thx, Guys!
Lennon and McCartney were always best friends. Macca actually said when asked about Lennons death, on the day of his death 'its a drag', whilst surrounded by press, just trying to get away. Keeping it real. Love your channel.
Nah. You got the wrong idea about the relationship between John and Paul. They were very close. But it got very competitive later. Hearing both of them speak about it, you realize that even after some nastiness, they would never forget the bond they had, and would later become friendly again before John's death. Paul's comment at the time of his death was due to shock, and not wanting to expose his emotion at that moment. He hadn't fully taken it in. Paul talked about this very directly much later. Paul honors him and their bond at every concert he has, and every interview too. All the Beatles were extremely close in the early years. You know that by hearing them all talk about it.
A majority of their recording (especially early) was done live in the studio playing and singing at the same time. They didn't have time (or technology) in the early days to do overdubs.
As you've covered the Wrecking Crew, it's well worth watching Sage of Quay's analysis (on YT) of the writing, recording and manufacturing of this album in particular. The timeframes and turn around are incredible.
Rubber Soul inspired Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys to create the classic 1966 album "Pet Sounds"which in turn inspired the Beatles to create Stg. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album in 1967.
Hey guys, they loved each other - but could fight like brothers. Also, musically they exchanged a lot - not taken from others; they all inspired each others, particularly Beach Boys, Byrds, and Bob Dylan
McCartney once said, "Good artists borrow; GREAT artists STEAL!" Paul also freely credits Little Richard with teaching him how to do those high, falsetto OOOOOOs!
@@MsAppassionata I stand corrected, thank you. But, for the record (pun intended) I heard Paul say it; I didn't hear Pablo utter those words. If McCartney doesn't credit Picasso, does that make the Brit a plagiarist??? ONLY JOKING!
@@MsAppassionata Yeah, on the Band on the Run album. That's the one he wrote on the spur of the moment for Dustin Hoffman at a dinner party, just to "show him how songwriting is done."
Great reaction and insights guys! Loved La’s face when he recognized Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. Rubber Soul did a real mind phuck on Brian who was already battling mental illness, and self-doubt over the increasing popularity of The Beatles (especially directed towards Paul but they are now on very good terms) and in the long run it helped inspire Pet Sounds.
Considering the massive fame and the pressure that comes along with it, they did just fine with getting along and still changed music forever. They went from teenagers to young men together and people change. Weed and Acid came into play and that changes you as well, both cause introspection. I dont know about LSD today but I can assure you back then it was indescribable and sometimes horrifying. Orange Sunshine and Purple Owsley were the shit and one pill was considered 4 way...enough to get 4 people off. My first time I did a half. Anything after that (Window Pane....Paper Tabs)was not as powerful. Ringo said Paul became the catalyst that drove the band in these later years. He said the rest would be chilling on the beach and Paul would call them into the studio because he had more ideas. Paul became the leader since Brian Epstein (manager) died and he did it by default and wasnt happy doing it. Epstein took care of the money part and now he was gone. You can see Paul complain in the Get Back tapes. That video is ok but it simplifies and speculates way too much.
I think sound wise Rubber Soul was where Help went to. There is much on Help that sounds like Rubber Soul. And technically, if you want to see when their sounds first started to change you have to go to Beatles For Sale. Not to take away from Rubber Soul as being a definite change, it was more like maybe the first album where almost all the songs are of that "changing" that started with Beatles For Sale.
They stole quite a lot from other artist, for example: Paul McCartney stole his signiture whooo from Little Richards. Revolution from White Album, John ripped off the main guitar riff from Pee Wee crayton and the song "Do unto others". I feel fine was a rip off from Bobby Parker "Watch your step". But The Beatles put a lot of ingredients on those songs and made them their own.
What on earth do you mean they didn't connect on a personal level? They were absolutely best friends. Maybe you should watch their interviews and the masterful movie 'A Hard Days night'. Even watch Get Back you see how close they were. You're really off on that one, but i do love your reactions.
As what some may see as a 'struggling artist' and old enough to know how it was, I can say that personally, I don't feel disadvantaged by the current system. Back in the day you couldn't get your music to the right people. and when someone powerful would hear it -it's just one person. Nowadays there are so many ways to get your music heard. If you're good, you'll develop a fanbase. And if it gets big enough, doors will open. But you won't make as much from the recording as you will from the shows nowadaya. And it used to be the other way around, -certainly for the Beatles.
George Harrison used a 12 string Rickenbacker on Songs like I should have known Better as well as other songs. The reason for using it on this song was because Lennon was playing harmonica so when they played live George being the only guitarist wanted a fuller and bigger sound. Roger McGuinn saw the Beatles and wanted to copy Harrison, that’s in his own words. The Byrds chased the Beatles first. McGuinn did use a Rickenbacker pretty exclusively while with the Byrds so for that reason he developed his own style and sound. The Beatles did like what they heard and it did influence them for If I Needed Someone. Also I have often heard differing versions of the meaning of some of the same Beatles songs. I don’t always take them as gospel.
Its like releasing a double A-side single for the 45, and releasing and entire album at the same time. If you bought the 45, you'd want to get the album. If you bought the album, you'd want to buy the 45 double A-side single too. Finance and Romance. Dig?
It wasn't so-called kiddie pop, don't understand why people say that. It was ROCK AND ROLL. There's nothing kiddie about DAY TRIPPER, TICKET TO RIDE, I'M DOWN, I SAW HER STANDING THERE ETC.
This video highlights songs from the British version of Rubber Soul. The American version has a different song lineup. By the way, The Byrds far more influenced by the Beatles, than the other way around.
All wrong about the John/Paul situation. Paul was in absolute shock and being asked about his dear friend's murder. Go past the Paul clip you saw and watch an interview later on about it.
To answer your theory, They loved each other. They had fall outs, huge fall outs, but they were like brothers more than friends.
Yes, and everything about their lives had become an unrelenting boilermaker. It would be hard for ANY relationship to hold up under such conditions.
Yeah, compared to most groups they were pretty friendly.
They all worked together over the years after the break-up, with the exception of John and Paul, who still remained friends.
They were 4 brothers, and you know how it is with brothers
Are you kidding? They loved each other, like brothers.
Paul's "it's a drag" comment about John's death was wayyy overblown in my opinion , he had just found out that same morning, what happened, and the last thing he wanted to do, was deal with paparazzis asking him about it.
Yes. And let me add the fact that John A BEATLE was gunned down in cold blood. I'm sure the other Beatles had that on their minds as well.
Paul, Ringo John and George were brought up to be very “British stiff upper lip”. To never let tears be seen. They loved each other as brothers. They grieved privately,about George and John. Paul just seemed really put off with the media getting in his face and tried to be dignified. He was also probably in shock and numb at time, as the rest of them were.
Can we even imagine spending almost all your time with 3 other young guys with very different personalities?
Man, they were hit machines from their late teens who were growing in different ways. Living in a vacuum.
The guys had simply grown up and wanted to live their own lives to go and create their own art. They simply grew apart. They loved each other like brothers. They lived through a lot and had seen a lot, they experienced a lot. Them splitting up was like a very messy divorce.
What’s crazy is that all this music was created within a ten year period. When the Beatles broke up they hadn’t even hit 30 yet. They gave us a massive library of music and they influenced so many artists.
That always blows my mind! Can you imagine having done all that before you’re 30? They really were just kids who just needed to live their own lives. ✌🏽❤️
Rick Beato claims they could play over 1000 songs from memory
Paul met John in 1957 and John asked him to join his band The Quarymen Paul introduced his friend George to John and he joined. John was 17, Paul 15 and George 14. The Beatles broke up in 1970.
I agree with what others have said here - these guys loved each other.
There is so much documentation on the Beatles that after you’ve geeked out, and gone down, countless rabbit holes, you realize they are human beings with faults as well as incredibly talented, and in my opinion, lovable.
I’m not sure that the person doing the analysis has their facts straight when he’s discussing the inspiration and meaning behind the songs.
Also, I’ve heard Paul talk about his response to John’s death, and as someone else said, I think he was in shock. The press did have lot to say about his seemingly casual response, but I think he was devastated.
you don't have to just "think" Paul was devastated, he WAS devastated. His way of dealing with it at the time, was to go to the studio and work. Then a bunch of reporters accost him as he gets out of the car and stick a mic in his face saying how does it make him feel? I was WATCHING it the day it happened, and I could see how his eyes looked and I KNEW he WANTED to say, "How the f**k do YOU think it MAKES me feel!?" but Paul, wanted to get away from them and get into the studio as quick as he could. He looked like he would burst into tears at any moment. All anyone has to do is listen to Paul's song for and to John after John died called "HERE TODAY" and HEAR him struggle to sing it at a small event not long after it was written. His voice breaks as one's would when starting to lose it emotionally while singing ua-cam.com/video/drHgolHhNCg/v-deo.html
In addition to George Harrison nicking guitar riffs from The Byrds, on an L.A. visit Byrds Roger McGuinn and David Crosby introduced them to the music of Ravi Shankar.
The Beatles had their disagreements, at times, within the band, and after their break-up, but there was still love for each other. Both Paul and George wrote and recorded songs in tribute to John after he was killed-- "Here Today," and "All Those Years Ago." Paul, George, and Ringo actually played on ATYO.
Yes they loved each other. Although George often felt the most left out. But they had a real love and affection for each other. I don’t think Paul is over John’s death.
You are right, Paul will never be over John's death, and especially the fact that he was senselessly murdered.
Paul still has a hard time talking about John, sometimes.
rubber soul didn’t come out of nowhere. listen to Help, it’s pointing the way. it was ALL a progression, every song, every album.
They ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS loved each other. I have read all their official biographies. They were like brothers. Brothers sometimes argue and fight, but they love each other. They were just growing apart, really. They had all gotten married and were having kids. John was obsessed with Yoko and he was doing heroin for awhile.
Paul finally quit the band, not because he wanted the Beatles to break up, but because he had been coerced by the other 3 to sign on with Allen Klein as manager. He didn’t want to. He kept dragging his feet on signing. He didn’t trust this guy and Klein wanted a 20% cut of all past and present recordings, which Paul didn’t like. He regretted signing the contract. He didn’t think it was good for the band’s future. The other 3 wanted a real manager because Paul was the de facto manager and it was causing some issues with George, but also John sometimes.
Trouble was, the contract with Klein was with “The Beatles.” The Beatles consisted of the 4 of them. The only way to break the contract was to not be The Beatles anymore. Knowing that if he quit, he couldn’t easily be replaced, Paul chose to quit in order to save the legacy and future fortunes of the band. John was angry because he felt it was his band, and Paul just disbanded his band. He felt, if anyone was going to break up the Beatles, it should be him. But it wasn’t easy for Paul to do what he did. Paul was so devastated afterward, he cried like a baby for weeks, had a hard time getting out of bed, and started drinking. It was the most difficult decision he ever made. They all sued and countersued each other. And…everyone sued them. It took 11 years to settle all the lawsuits. But during that time, they all realized, Paul had done the right thing. Allen Klein eventually went to jail for tax fraud. They would have lost a ton of money to him, if Paul hadn’t quit the Beatles. George admitted that Paul had gotten them out of that.
They didn’t speak much to each other the first couple years after the breakup. They sometimes played on each other’s solo recordings. John and Paul feuded through a few songs on their first albums, back and forth. John and Yoko split up for about 18 months, mid 70’s. Paul ran into him in LA and he admitted that he missed Yoko. Paul called Yoko and paved the way for John to get back with her. Paul and John began hanging out from time to time. They all saw each other whenever they were in the same towns. When John was killed, Paul wanted to be alone. He went to the studio for awhile. When he came out, reporters were everywhere. He couldn’t talk about it. They asked his reaction to the news. He replied, “Yeah, it’s a real drag, isn’t it?” And got into a car. Reporters thought he was being cold-hearted. No. He was afraid if he started talking about it, he would end up sobbing! He wasn’t ready to talk about it. When George was dying, he had come to the States for his last treatment. Paul put him up at his house. Paul and Ringo went and saw George just before he died. They spent a lot of time with him. Ringo’s daughter was going through chemo for her cancer and Ringo said he had to catch a plane to go see her. George asked if he wanted him to go along. Ringo said thanks but no. At this point, George was on his deathbed. George died at Paul’s house.
They always loved each other very much!
Look that video of Paul being ambushed by people asking him how he feels about John being murdered THE SAME DAY it had happened is so sad, because OBVIOUSLY Paul was in shock, just imagine a close friend of yours that you’ve known since you were 15 gets shot and the same day people you don’t even know approach you to talk about it publicly. It’s a joke. Of course he was devastated, what kind of question is that, he would have to be a sociopath otherwise, and I don’t know him personally, but from what I’ve seen of Paul McCartney he seems like a decent person, and I feel really bad for him to have to even answer those stupid questions in a time he was probably still processing what had happened. All 4 guys basically grew up together, of course they loved each other, you watch one of their interviews they did together or some of their music videos, you’ll feel the love and the intimacy they had immediately. They were named “the four headed monster” by Mick Jagger I think it was, because they were always together, even outside work.
He also called them the four-headed monster at the induction into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, because all 4 could sing lead, and they could all write songs…even Ringo was writing before they broke up. So they had several unique styles mixed into a song depending on who they were working with. No two songs sounded the same. The Stones and everyone else had to compete with that kind of talent.
Paul was in the state of shock when John was killed. One of the first things he said when asked about it, yes, he said “it’s a drag“ but that wasn’t being dismissive. He hadn’t come to grips with John‘s death and the horrible way it happened. One are the things he said that struck me at the time was “John was a great guy.“ He wasn’t going to grieve in public. There’s a story that Paul told about Carl Perkins. The Beatles had befriended him and maintained that friendship Carl had written a song called, think of me every now and again or something of that sort. He sang it for Paul and the the line, think about me every now and again“ came out, Paul burst into tears because it was the last thing John had said to him.
It may seem obvious but, they were the only four that knew what it was like to be them. Just that fact gave them a connection with each other stronger than anyone could imagine.
The boys loved each other,no doubt about that.
For me,Revolver was EVEN better than Rubber Soul.
As with the vast majority of Beatles albums,every track was killer,no filler,but Revolver changed everything and spawned 100 bands to learn instruments and experiment for themselves.
With such a high standard already set by the fabs,following bands got serious about the quality of their albums rather than just the hit single,the quality reached new heights and the British phenomenon caught fire.
What a time to be alive that was.
The 60’s was truly magical,and these boys were front and centre in ALL OF IT.
Paul was devastated about John's death, they were brothers.
They were together for awhile before they were famous. And yes, they loved each other.
You should check out the rooftop concert in 1969, the video is available, you can see John and Paul having fun playing together and also Billy Preston playing the keys.
We actually reacted to one of the songs they did on the rooftop on our other channel
@@airplay_movies Ok good, might be my memory, I'll have a look. They did a few songs and then the police shut them down, lol.
They totally loved each other! They were like brothers who just fell apart over the years. Lennon explained it like a marriage that just didn’t work any longer
Let me first say that I love watching you guys. Secondly, I think the idea that innovation began around this time for the Beatles is overblown... despite a sort of consensus that it is true. I believe that what the Beatles did before this album sounded fresh and new from their earliest album. I think what we are actually hearing is the process of coming of age. This is where the Beatles "story" becomes more mature...more wise... more wordly...but not necessarily more innovative.
The George Harrison documentary : Living in the Material World is great especially the early years of the band. Imagine being a young man doing your musical apprenticeship in the fleshpots of Hamburg, then 10 years at the top of game. Of course they loved each other but by the time they split in 1970 they had wives and families and other interests. They grew up, and only Paul and Ringo have lived to see old age which is a blessing.
Girl is what they heard in a greek taverna..The rhythm and the spelling is really what was popular then in greek contemporary music,in "rebetiko" music,in particular this song is based on a "syrtaki" music pattern and folk dance..
John Lennon and Paul McCartney became friends and co-partners in composing sometime around Set-Oct 1957, when Paul McCartney returned from family holiday and effectively joined The Quarrymen at John's invitation back in July. George joined four months later in Feb 1958. So they know each other as young teenagers; John the oldest at 16, George the youngest at 14. Perhaps mention that there were other people as members that over time eventually weeded out to the final four. So I've always felt very safe to say they the three: John, Paul & George - were very close friends since long before the thought of calling themselves The Beatles ever came to be. These three were mates; very close.
Later with Beatlemania they shared in the trauma like soldiers from a war. Anyways, it was George that brought Ringo in and insisted on it. Ringo to his credit could play very well to the strengths of each individual song and got along with everyone very well, very fast. And here's the kicker that George Harrison every now and then goes back to talking about. It was only after Ringo joined the band did the Beatles as recording artists ever really happen musically.
Re: the 'jangly' Byrds-esque guitar in If I Needed Someone: Roger McGuinn from The Byrds saw A Hard Day's Night, loved George's 12 string sound on I Shoulda Known Better and used it on the Byrds song Bells of Rhymney. George heard THAT song and wanted to use the sound on IINS. It's all circular
Such a fun video! The Beatles are the deepest of rabbit holes, so much to find out. Love all your videos, guys!!
Paul continues to speak affectionately of John. When John died, Paul was overwhelmed, I think. The last thing he was interested in doing was performing for the press and fans, to fulfill their expectations of what grief looked like. Watching the GET BACK documentary gives you a lot of insight into their relationship. Even at the end of their time recording together, they still had a goodf time.
First joint with Bob Dylan, to all Beatle fans you owe Bob bigtime.
This is a great clip guys. There is sooo much history behind The Beatles, truly fascinating. Never can go wrong with this topic!!🎶
Beatles may have had influences, but they made them in their own way, with their own sound.
He said "This is when Paul and John started COMPOSING ALONE,...sometimes" Not this is when they started composing togerher. Still. most songs had a contribution line or hook from another member. Eleanor Rigby was a Paul song, for example, but while working it in the studio, George came up with the line, "Ah look at all the lonely people" and John helped Paul change the name to Father Mackenzie instead of Father McCartney. But Paul still wrote the song. They all helped EDIT each other's songs but most were written mostly solo. The only 2 Beatles songs credited to ALL 4 BEATLES was FLYING, and THE END.
I was 13 when this came out. PO'ed at parents, raging hormones, found da girls, weed, Acid soon after. You got lost in your room with your little turn table. Beatles and Stones over and over and over. Ah...life was grand!
As a kid, I didn’t care about the songs message. I wanted a good tune and sing-a-long lyrics. Now as an adult, I’m learning what I missed. 💜💜💜
As others mentioned, they were brothers, they were family. They had their ups and downs but had all known each other since they were teens. They went through something together that very few humans have even come close to experiencing, and that was a huge bond. Paul was really shook about the break up & the song Maybe I'm Amazed talks about his wife, Linda, being able to support him & bring him back to life during/after the break up. They moved forward with Wings together, eventually. All the other guys had good solo careers & did their things, but there were always only 3 other people who understood what they'd all gone through. John's murder was a total shock to all of them, just gut wrenching.
Paul's reaction to John's murder is understandable in one respect: one half of the most famous and prodigious writing partnership has been brutally murdered five thousand miles away and Paul 'got his back up a bit' and decided to hit the streets for a walk as if to say "Here I am. Go on then. Take your shot." A sort of 'Fu*k You' to the world. And a reporter comes up and asks the question "How do you feel?" WTF? How do you think I feel? Instead he said "It's a drag innit?" I've watched the clip, and I believe he is just angry at the dunmbass question he was just asked.
The Beatles (1957-1970) changed drastically after smoking weed with Bob Dylan, and George's dentist, spiking their coffee with LSD (John, George and their wives). That was the catalyst. Paul and John started writing "drug songs" afterward. Songs of introspection and imagery.
John and Paul had talked about maybe collaborating on a song or two again, shortly before John died. When John was asked if they would ever get the band back together, to record, he thought that they could if it was something they all wanted to do. Never say never.
Unfortunately, I think one reason they are so iconic is because they went out on top, and they can never get back together! Fans, for decades, have wondered….what if?
The four Beatles loved each other like brothers. but just like brothers they argued and fought sometimes. and John and Paul never stopped writing together. but one guy would come in with the main idea of the song. and the other would ad a few little things into it to make it even better. and right up to the end every song that Paul or John wrote was always credited to Lennon and McCartney. sometimes the collaboration was the other guy adding a line or two of words. sometimes an arrangement idea or an extra part. they never stopped collaborating. but the one who came in with most of the song would always be the one who sang on the song. so you can tell who wrote most of the song by who sung the vocal on it. except for the songs they gave Ringo to sing. as far as George Harrison. in the beginning he wasn't much of a song writer. and when you are in a band with great writers like John and Paul. George would have to come up with something really good to get John and Paul interested enough to put it on an album. but he wasn't pumping out the hits like John and Paul were. if George was in any other band he would've had more songs of his on an album. but he was in a band with two of the greatest writers ever to be. but Harrison would still usually have a couple of songs on every album.
The Beatles were a band of brothers in their inception. But as creative growth would have it, individual talent seeks its own direction and flow. I think we're fortunate that they were able to grow together enough to produce the brilliant, innovative sounds that secured their unrivaled place in musical and cultural history. Thanks for playing these documentaries. I just wish this one would have given more ear time to the songs themselves. Love you guys!
George Harrison said The Beatles lived the equivalent of 50 years in the 10 years they played together. They experienced so much in that time that by 1969 while still in their 20’s, they needed to branch out and go their own ways musically to continue to grow.
In regards to recording vocals and music separately - Led Zeppelin "In My Time of Dying" from Physical Graffiti was a one take. Probably they did more.....
Their outtakes and bloopers for this album are so funny ! Would make for a great reaction ;)
When people grow up, they don't always do it together.
"In the streaming process, there is no gold." That's wisdom from the mountain! Writing that one down.
Cool never seen this! Thanks Laa! Thanks Chee!
Paul said that sarcastically. Because he thought it was a stupid question.
Although the Beatles had been on the BBC in 1962, we did not hear Beatles music in the States until LATE 1963. They appeared on Sullivan show in Feb. 1964, and the first album "Meet the Beatles" became available in the States in the Spring ('64). Their last STUDIO album (Abbey Road) was out in 1969, and they had broken up by the time "Let it Be" was still being played. So it was really little more than 6 years, 6-7. (as a group).
Always thought Nowhere Man was about Paul. Nice to hear the real deal.
They dropped an album with two singles on the side (roughly)every six months for almost their entire existence. That's fierce output. 🔥
That was a good one guys
To be fair, it wasn't as if Rubber Soul was a complete shift in style. Single by single, album by album, The Beatles were evolving their sound from the very beginning. It just wasn't as pronounced as this album showed.
I agree. None of their songs sounded the same. They had been evolving all along.
The Byrds created the "jangle" sound that many other bands utilized.
Years ago I read that "Nowhere Man" was about a clueless Peter Fonda after a party.
Not quite sure about all of this as 100% fact . Still enjoyable.
Let's not forget about George Martin!
“I know what it’s like to be dead” is from Peter Fonda muttering and bumming John’s acid trip at a party in Bel Air, CA. FROM “She Said…”
I read the song She Said She Said is about Peter Fonda. John changed he to she to disguise who the subject was. Nowhere Man seems more autobiographical.
The Beatles did the vocals while playing instruments on the first few albums
England was a tight scene in the day. All these guys knew each other and traded ideas and instruments. What a time.
The greatest era in history,60’s through to the 80’s.
Started turning to shit in the 90’s and look at what we have today.
Awful,the worst era for music in history.
As early as October 1965, Dave Dexter at Capitol Records was openly trying to split up The Beatles in order to get Paul writing more songs solo. Dexter sent an office memo I've read in which he admits that Brian (Epstein) and the boys will raise hell over making Paul a solo artist on Capitol, at least.
Paul and John always loved each other. Don’t get me started on the “Paul comment” after John’s death. That is not the way it actually happened.
In 1976 Lorne Michaels offered The Beatles $1,000 live on SNL to perform on the show. Little did he know Lennon and Macca were watching the show together in the Dakota building at the time. They nearly went down to the studio but decided it was their night off...so close...
There is a movie about that night, it’s called “two of us”, of course it’s made up, but it’s amazing.
Basically together from 1959 to 1970, but their career really started in 1962
A Hard Day's Night is still as amazing as any of their later amazing albums.
John Lennon said “If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it Chuck Berry.” I recommend that you watch “Hail Hail Rock ‘n’ Roll” which is a documentary/concert film about Berry from the mid 1980’s when Keith Richards put together an all star band to back Chuck in a home town performance in St. Louis to thank him musician to musician. If you watch this you will understand the power of Chuck Berry as the Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Tony Iommi in an interview was referred to as The RiffMaster.
Tony said “no,that would be Chuck Berry The Riffmeister I think you’ll find”
Nuff said.
What, it shocks you that they listened to music, and emulated other great artists and bands of the day? They had LOTS of influences from the beginning, and still did at the time of this album, as is being documented in this program.
They did that hit single (but not on the album) thing on all three of their best sixties album’s. They were “double A sides” - Day Tripper/We can Work It Out with Rubber Soul, Paperback Writer/Rain with Revolver and Strawberry Fields/Penny Lane with Sgt Pepper.
Hey Bulldog the greatest b-side in history?
I think so.
They didn't NEED promotion for their albums after they first came here in Feb. 1964 , we waited with baited breath for each album and single that came out, we didn't need ads to buy it. NEVER saw a commercial on TV for the release of any of their albums or singles. We learned about it on our fav radio stations or in the newspaper. NO internet back then, remember.
John hated "Run For Your Life". LOL. I wonder if he preferred Nancy Sinatra's 1966 version?
The Beatles recorded a ton of songs "as a band". All playing together in the studio and singing while playing. Rubber soul, Revolver, and Sgt. Pepper, Magical, and the White album were recorded more modernly, layering tracks on top of each other. They eventually did come back to band playing on LET IT BE and some on Abbey Road.
Multitrack recording was a new thing at the time, and recording studios started with 2 track recorders, then 4 track around the time of this album, then 8 track recorders by the end of the 60s. Today, there are cheap 32 track recorders people can use in their homes. Back then, it was futuristic.
iI think you're mistaken about The Beatles not liking each other: having gone through what they went through together to become the biggest band of all time, I think, created a bond between them that could never be broken completely; obviously they had fights, but most "families" have those. All of the dingy venues they played in England AND in Hamburg Germany would contribute to this bond, I would think.
More or less did the same with releasing "paperback writer/rain" as a single, not part of Revolver album. Gotta check those two songs!!!
Hey guys, I checked your vids & you haven't reacted to *If I Needed Someone* which in my opinion was *George Harrison's* best song by far. Actually, what made it really special was Paul contributing one of his best bass lines ever & also the perfect vocal harmonies that he & John added to the overall wonderfulness of the song. You probably skipped it because it wasn't included on the American version of Rubber Soul but only on the UK version. It really is Must Listen. Check it out!
Before they started experiment in Revolver and Rubber Soul, they used to record in the studio just like they played live - straight through. I took just a few days each to record the first albums! They were tight and ready coming off their Germany & Cavern gigging. Thx, Guys!
Wrong! They used overdubs and edits from their first album onwards.
Lennon and McCartney were always best friends. Macca actually said when asked about Lennons death, on the day of his death 'its a drag', whilst surrounded by press, just trying to get away.
Keeping it real.
Love your channel.
Nah. You got the wrong idea about the relationship between John and Paul. They were very close. But it got very competitive later. Hearing both of them speak about it, you realize that even after some nastiness, they would never forget the bond they had, and would later become friendly again before John's death. Paul's comment at the time of his death was due to shock, and not wanting to expose his emotion at that moment. He hadn't fully taken it in. Paul talked about this very directly much later. Paul honors him and their bond at every concert he has, and every interview too. All the Beatles were extremely close in the early years. You know that by hearing them all talk about it.
A majority of their recording (especially early) was done live in the studio playing and singing at the same time. They didn't have time (or technology) in the early days to do overdubs.
As you've covered the Wrecking Crew, it's well worth watching Sage of Quay's analysis (on YT) of the writing, recording and manufacturing of this album in particular. The timeframes and turn around are incredible.
A whole lot of people chased the Beatles. For instance the Byrds.
Rubber Soul inspired Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys to create the classic 1966 album "Pet Sounds"which in turn inspired the Beatles to create Stg. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album in 1967.
Hey guys, they loved each other - but could fight like brothers. Also, musically they exchanged a lot - not taken from others; they all inspired each others, particularly Beach Boys, Byrds, and Bob Dylan
Do more music box of the beatles albums.
McCartney once said, "Good artists borrow; GREAT artists STEAL!" Paul also freely credits Little Richard with teaching him how to do those high, falsetto OOOOOOs!
Pablo Picasso is the one that supposedly said that line, not McCartney.
@@MsAppassionata I stand corrected, thank you. But, for the record (pun intended) I heard Paul say it; I didn't hear Pablo utter those words. If McCartney doesn't credit Picasso, does that make the Brit a plagiarist??? ONLY JOKING!
@@curtisduncanmusic7645 He did write a song about Picasso: Picasso’s Last Words (Drink To Me). 😊
@@MsAppassionata Yeah, on the Band on the Run album. That's the one he wrote on the spur of the moment for Dustin Hoffman at a dinner party, just to "show him how songwriting is done."
Great albums from them.
Great reaction and insights guys! Loved La’s face when he recognized Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. Rubber Soul did a real mind phuck on Brian who was already battling mental illness, and self-doubt over the increasing popularity of The Beatles (especially directed towards Paul but they are now on very good terms) and in the long run it helped inspire Pet Sounds.
Considering the massive fame and the pressure that comes along with it, they did just fine with getting along and still changed music forever. They went from teenagers to young men together and people change. Weed and Acid came into play and that changes you as well, both cause introspection. I dont know about LSD today but I can assure you back then it was indescribable and sometimes horrifying. Orange Sunshine and Purple Owsley were the shit and one pill was considered 4 way...enough to get 4 people off. My first time I did a half. Anything after that (Window Pane....Paper Tabs)was not as powerful.
Ringo said Paul became the catalyst that drove the band in these later years. He said the rest would be chilling on the beach and Paul would call them into the studio because he had more ideas. Paul became the leader since Brian Epstein (manager) died and he did it by default and wasnt happy doing it. Epstein took care of the money part and now he was gone. You can see Paul complain in the Get Back tapes. That video is ok but it simplifies and speculates way too much.
I think sound wise Rubber Soul was where Help went to. There is much on Help that sounds like Rubber Soul. And technically, if you want to see when their sounds first started to change you have to go to Beatles For Sale. Not to take away from Rubber Soul as being a definite change, it was more like maybe the first album where almost all the songs are of that "changing" that started with Beatles For Sale.
All artists nick ideas from other artists. The Beatles were no exception. It's what you do with it that matters.
They stole quite a lot from other artist, for example: Paul McCartney stole his signiture whooo from Little Richards. Revolution from White Album, John ripped off the main guitar riff from Pee Wee crayton and the song "Do unto others". I feel fine was a rip off from Bobby Parker "Watch your step". But The Beatles put a lot of ingredients on those songs and made them their own.
What on earth do you mean they didn't connect on a personal level? They were absolutely best friends. Maybe you should watch their interviews and the masterful movie 'A Hard Days night'. Even watch Get Back you see how close they were. You're really off on that one, but i do love your reactions.
Great review. Please hit “The Last Waltz” it’s amazing
As what some may see as a 'struggling artist' and old enough to know how it was, I can say that personally, I don't feel disadvantaged by the current system. Back in the day you couldn't get your music to the right people. and when someone powerful would hear it -it's just one person. Nowadays there are so many ways to get your music heard. If you're good, you'll develop a fanbase. And if it gets big enough, doors will open. But you won't make as much from the recording as you will from the shows nowadaya. And it used to be the other way around, -certainly for the Beatles.
There are some hidden gems on the Yellow Submarine album; some of the first heavy metal sounds.
George Harrison used a 12 string Rickenbacker on Songs like I should have known Better as well as other songs. The reason for using it on this song was because Lennon was playing harmonica so when they played live George being the only guitarist wanted a fuller and bigger sound. Roger McGuinn saw the Beatles and wanted to copy Harrison, that’s in his own words. The Byrds chased the Beatles first. McGuinn did use a Rickenbacker pretty exclusively while with the Byrds so for that reason he developed his own style and sound. The Beatles did like what they heard and it did influence them for If I Needed Someone. Also I have often heard differing versions of the meaning of some of the same Beatles songs. I don’t always take them as gospel.
They were brothers and like brothers had some problems under the great fame pressure .
Its like releasing a double A-side single for the 45, and releasing and entire album at the same time.
If you bought the 45, you'd want to get the album.
If you bought the album, you'd want to buy the 45 double A-side single too.
Finance and Romance.
Dig?
The birds came after the Beatles
7:45. I’m betting you guys were naked watching this
ALL of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers albums are recorded in studio with the WHILE band playing…how it’s supposed to be made…REAL rock n roll
It wasn't so-called kiddie pop, don't understand why people say that. It was ROCK AND ROLL. There's nothing kiddie about DAY TRIPPER, TICKET TO RIDE, I'M DOWN, I SAW HER STANDING THERE ETC.
I wouldn’t take this guy’s opinions as word. They are just his evaluations or somebody’s.
Someone outside the group trying to interpret the meaning of Beatles lyrics is rubbish!
This video highlights songs from the British version of Rubber Soul. The American version has a different song lineup. By the way, The Byrds far more influenced by the Beatles, than the other way around.
All wrong about the John/Paul situation. Paul was in absolute shock and being asked about his dear friend's murder. Go past the Paul clip you saw and watch an interview later on about it.