Lennon helped with the lyrics. And one thing about George that fans overlook is his condescending religiosity. LISTEN to the lyrics of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" about how he is so enlightened that he can judge others as not being as enlightened as he.
@@jnagarya519 Sure. But nobodies perfect, right. Lennon certainly wasn't perfect. He hit his wife. He cheated on both of them. he was a terrible father to his first son. But all of that is besides the point where this song is concerned.
@@jnagarya519Man, you really don’t like George! I keep seeing your comments on these reaction videos complaining about his *religiosity* as though he personally offended you lol; just don’t listen! We don’t need you to *explain* him for us.🙄
@@hmm3484 I was a fan of George before any of the others. But you're correct: no one should say anything about George that is critical; after all, he and the other three are flawless "gods".
@@jnagarya519 That's not true but it's definitely strange why you're so obsessed about his "religiosity." You don't have to be a fan, but it's what he chose to do and write about. I have no idea why it's so off-putting to you that you feel compelled to complain about it so much. He wrote a lot of songs that have nothing to do with religion so if you like him, why not listen to those?
@@spaghetti_noodle2454 And it was only after Stu Sutcliffe left the band, as he was the bass player, that Paul took that role/instrument. Stu is one of many considered to be the fifth Beatle.
@@spaghetti_noodle2454 Well of cause. He was also a multi-instrumentalist. On his first solo-LP he played all instruments by himself and alone; okay Linda sang some background parts.
The only song of George’s to open an album. They others must have really liked the song! The count-in is quite fitting on a couple of levels! The song was one ‘giant leap’ for songwriting...naming current political figures!
I’m pretty sure they were actually paying 95% because if you listen carefully “there’s one for you, nineteen for me”. 19 + 1 = 20, 100 / 20 = 5, 19 X 5 = 95, and 1 X 5 = 5 which means they paid 95% and kept 5%. I can also back this up by the second verse which says “should 5% appear too small, be thankful I don’t take it all”, so it’s a pretty solid guess.
Some info, guys. Geddy Lee from RUSH said McCartney's bass line was heavy metal before there WAS heavy metal. Of course, Helter Skelter was light years away from Yesterday, too. I remember putting the album on my stereo in 1966 and hearing that strange count-in. Like millions of others, I was astounded by the diversity of songs on the disc. Listening to " Tomorrow never Knows " was a head trip, too!
96% taxation in England at that time for the highest tax bracket. The Beatles had the equivalent of 4 cents per dollar to split between them. The next year after the Beatles last album, Let It Be, was released, Britain went into a deep economic recession, partly due to the energy crisis at the time but mainly because they no longer had the revenues no longer coming in from the Beatles
The Beatles were big, but not THAT BIG, yes 95% tax, but the government, got lots more, for other forms of tax, cigarettes for instance, and don't forget the Beatles still became millionaires, when you have good accountants, you don't pay anywhere near 95% tax
It's a marginal tax rate, so it only applied to income above a certain amount. The US marginal tax rate was 91% in 1960, down to 70% for most of the '60s.
Paul played lead guitar on more than a few well known Beatles' songs. This is one of them. The Mr. Wilson mentioned in the song was the Prime Minister and Mr. Heath was the leader of the labour party who I believe created the UK's supertax.
This is the only time George was given the opening song on an LP. The opening line of "Let me tell you...." also reflects the fact that they no longer touring and creating what they wanted, not what was necessarily what was expected of them, In 1965 the US tax rate for over $100,000 was 70%.
Hey when George played it live he added the words.. If you have a head they'll tax your hat, if you get a pet they'll tax your cat, if you wipe you're feet they'll tax the mat, if you're over weight they'll tax your fat. So funny..😲😄
Hi from England! Mr. Wilson and Mr. Heath were the Prime Minister (Harold Wilson) and leader of the opposition (Edward Heath) in 60s Britain. A great song by George Harrison.
Let me tell you how it will be There’s one for you nineteen for me ‘Cause I’m the taxman, yeah I’m the taxman Should five percent appear too small Be thankful I don’t take it all ‘Cause I’m the taxman, yeah I’m the taxman If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street If you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat If you get too cold, I’ll tax the heat If you take a walk, I’ll tax your feet ‘Cause I’m the taxman, yeah I’m the taxman Don’t ask me what I want it for (Ah ah Mr. Wilson) If you don’t want to pay some more (Ah ah Mr. Heath) ‘Cause I’m the taxman, yeah I’m the taxman Now my advice for those who die (Taxman) Declare the pennies on your eyes (Taxman) ‘Cause I’m the taxman, yeah I’m the taxman And you’re working for no one but me
Yes it was 95% tax, but don't forget the Beatles still became millionaires, because when you have good accountants, you don't pay anywhere near, 95% tax.
A friend of mine showed me the song "Taxman" on a CD by "Van Halen," praising the song. I pointed to the writing credit beneath the song title: (Harrison), and pointed out that it was written by George Harrison and recorded by "The Beatles". He was offended.
Read George Martin's, "All You Need is Ears," about how much they WEREN'T getting from EMI/Parlophone as royalties -- something like 2 cents per song. Well, when the signed the contract they were unknown, and no one expected them to last all that long. As Lennon said on first visit to the US, when asked how long he believed they'd last, "In the United States, a pop star is spit out every six months." They were realistic.
Comment te dire adieu Song by Françoise Hardy I wish you were fun by Sparks Lucy in the sky with diamonds remix by the Beatles I see you baby by Groove Armada (Si Si) Je Suis un rockstar by Bill Wyman The crunch by The Rah Band Big Spender, by Shirley Bassey Michael Angelo by Emmylou Harris Dancing fool by Frank Zappa Love missile F1 11 by Sigue Sigue sputnik Shoes, by Tiga leaving on a Jet plane by Peter, Paul and Mary The sea of love by The Honey Drippers (Robert Plant) Without her by Harry Nilsson Circles by Paul Desmond Tabletop Joe, by Tom Waits Joker man, by Bob Dylan Space woman by Hermans rockets Chicken payback by the Bees A change is gonna come by Otis Redding Put a little love in your heart by Jackie DeShannon The impossible dream by Andy Williams Ali baba by John Holt Mr ghost goes to town by John Buzin Trio Boombastic by Shaggy Start eyes (I can’t catch it) featuring David Lynch by danger mouse, Sparklehorse Shattered by The Rolling Stones Downbound Train by Chuck Berry
People object to taxes because they don't understand that the gov't, which is funded by taxes paid by "We the people," exists to meet the needs of "We the people," as determined by "We the people". Naturally those needs are met by expending tax monies. So everyone benefits from taxation.
Not necessarily. A lot of taxes, particularly in the USA go to paying the over-inflated military budget. And, trust me, they know how to waste more money than anyone else.
This song changed my mind on the inheritance tax. “My advice for those who die- leave clever pennies on your eyes.” When you die the government takes a substantial amount of money that you are passing down to your kids.
@@losthor1zon "Declare the pennies on your eyes" line is a reference to ancient Greek mythology where coins were placed on the eyes of the dead as payment for the ferryman whose boat carried souls across the river that separated the world of the living from the world of the dead.
Britain had to pay for and rebuild after ww2, which was finally paid for only a few years ago... those taxes were true. Great song in which Paul's base stood out and George asked Paul to play lead guitar because he couldn't quite get it.
George Martin their producer asked Paul to step in and do the solo because George Harrison was struggling. Paul had it written and nailed in a couple of takes. George H’s pride was more than a bit wounded but admitted Paul did a good job. I think George H would have been able to nail the solo with more time, but the producer lost patience and Paul is one of those annoying people for who things just come easily 😆
Thanks for this reaction! Also, the answer to your question (I think) is the murder of Sharon Tate by Charles Manson and his gang. BTW, your Pickwick game reminds me of playing quarters back in the day, but alcohol was involved...lol.
90% tax to help pay for the debt incurred during WWII wasn't a bad thing. This is why they were made Members of the British Empire by the Queen. Very patriotic. Much of their taxes was paid to the USA, as a part of Britain's war debt. P.S. I love The Beatles and hate taxes.
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Two days after your birth? My guess is the release of Stanley Kubrick's staging of the moon landing 8-P I'm old enough we all gathered around our 13" black & white tv to watch - yeah my dad was cheap, and my mom didn't allow television viewing except for special events.
It was when all or most western nations had progressive income tax brackting. The 90% only kicked in after a very high income was claimed and all income above that level was taxed at 90%. It was 92% in the good ol' USA in the 1950s during the Eisenhower administration. It wasn't until the stupid lie about the "trickle-down" economic theory of the late '70s and continues to this day when even the very rich probably pay the same as you or even less with all deductions that are now afforded them. The top rate is somewhere in the low to mid 30 percentile.
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"And my advice for those who died, declare the pennies on your eyes."
George really brought it home with this one.
Lennon helped with the lyrics.
And one thing about George that fans overlook is his condescending religiosity. LISTEN to the lyrics of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" about how he is so enlightened that he can judge others as not being as enlightened as he.
@@jnagarya519 Sure. But nobodies perfect, right. Lennon certainly wasn't perfect. He hit his wife. He cheated on both of them. he was a terrible father to his first son. But all of that is besides the point where this song is concerned.
@@jnagarya519Man, you really don’t like George! I keep seeing your comments on these reaction videos complaining about his *religiosity* as though he personally offended you lol; just don’t listen! We don’t need you to *explain* him for us.🙄
@@hmm3484 I was a fan of George before any of the others.
But you're correct: no one should say anything about George that is critical; after all, he and the other three are flawless "gods".
@@jnagarya519 That's not true but it's definitely strange why you're so obsessed about his "religiosity." You don't have to be a fan, but it's what he chose to do and write about. I have no idea why it's so off-putting to you that you feel compelled to complain about it so much. He wrote a lot of songs that have nothing to do with religion so if you like him, why not listen to those?
I love that song. George Harrison wrote it and surprisingly, Paul McCartney - as the bass player - plays the great great guitar solo.
Well Paul was originally a guitarist, he just played bass because nobody else wanted to
@@spaghetti_noodle2454 And it was only after Stu Sutcliffe left the band, as he was the bass player, that Paul took that role/instrument. Stu is one of many considered to be the fifth Beatle.
@@spaghetti_noodle2454 Well of cause. He was also a multi-instrumentalist. On his first solo-LP he played all instruments by himself and alone; okay Linda sang some background parts.
@@luckymustard Well allegedly Stu was a pretty crappy bass player for what it's worth...
He did and he played it in that Indian style for George as he was into that stuff at the time ✌
The beatles had some real balls namedropping britains current politicians at the time. Love it!
This is one of my favorite Beatles songs. Paul’s bass playing is killer, George’s lead vocal is one of his best.
Paul plays the lead guitar on this one
@@shacharh5470 Paul plays the bass and the lead guitar on this one.
For reference "Mr. Wilson" and "Mr. Heath" were both British Prime Ministers during the 1960's. Harold Wilson and Ted Heath.
One Labour and one Conservative (ie the main left-wing and right-wing parties in the UK). The Beatles did not discriminate!
Edward Heath wasnt a prime minister in the 60's.
The only song of George’s to open an album. They others must have really liked the song! The count-in is quite fitting on a couple of levels! The song was one ‘giant leap’ for songwriting...naming current political figures!
John helped George with the lyrics to thank him for helping put She Said She Said together.
Great song!
Another genius of George Harrison .... !!!!! My Sweet George ❤️❤️
I’m pretty sure they were actually paying 95% because if you listen carefully “there’s one for you, nineteen for me”. 19 + 1 = 20, 100 / 20 = 5, 19 X 5 = 95, and 1 X 5 = 5 which means they paid 95% and kept 5%. I can also back this up by the second verse which says “should 5% appear too small, be thankful I don’t take it all”, so it’s a pretty solid guess.
Ok....but whats the math equation mean lol sorry
The Jam nicked this song's riff for their hit "Start"
Some info, guys. Geddy Lee from RUSH said McCartney's bass line was heavy metal before there WAS heavy metal. Of course, Helter Skelter was light years away from Yesterday, too. I remember putting the album on my stereo in 1966 and hearing that strange count-in. Like millions of others, I was astounded by the diversity of songs on the disc. Listening to " Tomorrow never Knows " was a head trip, too!
96% taxation in England at that time for the highest tax bracket. The Beatles had the equivalent
of 4 cents per dollar to split between them. The next year after the Beatles last album, Let It Be, was released, Britain went into a deep economic recession, partly due to the energy crisis at the time but mainly because they no longer had the revenues no longer coming in from the Beatles
The Beatles were big, but not THAT BIG, yes 95% tax, but the government, got lots more, for other forms of tax, cigarettes for instance, and don't forget the Beatles still became millionaires, when you have good accountants, you don't pay anywhere near 95% tax
It's a marginal tax rate, so it only applied to income above a certain amount.
The US marginal tax rate was 91% in 1960, down to 70% for most of the '60s.
Many of the wealthy established residency outside the country to avoid the high taxes.
Paul played lead guitar on more than a few well known Beatles' songs. This is one of them. The Mr. Wilson mentioned in the song was the Prime Minister and Mr. Heath was the leader of the labour party who I believe created the UK's supertax.
Wilson was the Labour Party. Heath was the Conservative Party.
Wilson was the PM who created the tax and Heath was the leader of the opposition.
Just give them a subject, and they could produce a great song about it.
This is the only time George was given the opening song on an LP. The opening line of "Let me tell you...." also reflects the fact that they no longer touring and creating what they wanted, not what was necessarily what was expected of them, In 1965 the US tax rate for over $100,000 was 70%.
A masterpiece!!! Nothing to say about them .. Hats off guys...
It was 95% 19 shillings out of every pound, there were 20 shillings in a pound hence the line “1 for you 19 for me”
About 95% tax rate as the song goes " One for you nineteen for me" (19 nickels out of 20 or 95%)
Mr Wilson and Mr Heath were the leaders of the Labour and Conservative parties at the time.
I'd go to Rubber Soul next and try out "Day Tripper", or you could go more melodic with "Dear Prudence" or "Here comes the Sun"
@Ursus54 Still a great song.
Taxation is theft and tax evasion is self-defense. Peace!
Hey when George played it live he added the words.. If you have a head they'll tax your hat, if you get a pet they'll tax your cat, if you wipe you're feet they'll tax the mat, if you're over weight they'll tax your fat. So funny..😲😄
Hi from England! Mr. Wilson and Mr. Heath were the Prime Minister (Harold Wilson) and leader of the opposition (Edward Heath) in 60s Britain. A great song by George Harrison.
When this song was written our currency had 20 shillings to one pound (GBP/£1.00). George got one shilling out of 20!
Let me tell you how it will be
There’s one for you nineteen for me
‘Cause I’m the taxman, yeah I’m the taxman
Should five percent appear too small
Be thankful I don’t take it all
‘Cause I’m the taxman, yeah I’m the taxman
If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street
If you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat
If you get too cold, I’ll tax the heat
If you take a walk, I’ll tax your feet
‘Cause I’m the taxman, yeah I’m the taxman
Don’t ask me what I want it for
(Ah ah Mr. Wilson)
If you don’t want to pay some more
(Ah ah Mr. Heath)
‘Cause I’m the taxman, yeah I’m the taxman
Now my advice for those who die (Taxman)
Declare the pennies on your eyes
(Taxman)
‘Cause I’m the taxman, yeah I’m the taxman
And you’re working for no one but me
Go Buckeyes! Oh, and by the way, the Beatles were the first (and biggest) superband of all time.
O-H-
@@GetSidewaysReacts -I-O!
Yes it was 95% tax, but don't forget the Beatles still became millionaires, because when you have good accountants, you don't pay anywhere near, 95% tax.
Moon landing?
The Taaaxmaaan! Part is a sort of copy of the original Baaatmaaan! Part in the Adam West TV Theme song....
thats why all the stars from the uk became tax exiles
A friend of mine showed me the song "Taxman" on a CD by "Van Halen," praising the song.
I pointed to the writing credit beneath the song title: (Harrison), and pointed out that it was written by George Harrison and recorded by "The Beatles".
He was offended.
Why was he offended?
I recently had to buy a new office chair, after my old one fell apart.
And they did indeed tax my seat.
Read George Martin's, "All You Need is Ears," about how much they WEREN'T getting from EMI/Parlophone as royalties -- something like 2 cents per song.
Well, when the signed the contract they were unknown, and no one expected them to last all that long. As Lennon said on first visit to the US, when asked how long he believed they'd last, "In the United States, a pop star is spit out every six months."
They were realistic.
Comment te dire adieu
Song by Françoise Hardy
I wish you were fun by Sparks
Lucy in the sky with diamonds remix by the Beatles
I see you baby by Groove Armada
(Si Si) Je Suis un rockstar by Bill Wyman
The crunch by The Rah Band
Big Spender, by Shirley Bassey
Michael Angelo by Emmylou Harris
Dancing fool by Frank Zappa
Love missile F1 11 by Sigue Sigue sputnik
Shoes, by Tiga
leaving on a Jet plane by Peter, Paul and Mary
The sea of love by The Honey Drippers (Robert Plant)
Without her by Harry Nilsson
Circles by Paul Desmond
Tabletop Joe, by Tom Waits
Joker man, by Bob Dylan
Space woman by Hermans rockets
Chicken payback by the Bees
A change is gonna come by Otis Redding
Put a little love in your heart by Jackie DeShannon
The impossible dream by Andy Williams
Ali baba by John Holt
Mr ghost goes to town by John Buzin Trio
Boombastic by Shaggy
Start eyes (I can’t catch it) featuring David Lynch by danger mouse, Sparklehorse
Shattered by The Rolling Stones
Downbound Train by Chuck Berry
People object to taxes because they don't understand that the gov't, which is funded by taxes paid by "We the people," exists to meet the needs of "We the people," as determined by "We the people". Naturally those needs are met by expending tax monies.
So everyone benefits from taxation.
Not necessarily. A lot of taxes, particularly in the USA go to paying the over-inflated military budget. And, trust me, they know how to waste more money than anyone else.
This song changed my mind on the inheritance tax. “My advice for those who die- leave clever pennies on your eyes.”
When you die the government takes a substantial amount of money that you are passing down to your kids.
It’s outright theft of money already taxed!
I thought the lyric was "Declare the pennies on your eyes"
Either way it makes sense. ("Clever pennies = fake ones I imagine)
@@losthor1zon It is "Declare the pennies..."
@@losthor1zon "Declare the pennies on your eyes" line is a reference to ancient Greek mythology where coins were placed on the eyes of the dead as payment for the ferryman whose boat carried souls across the river that separated the world of the living from the world of the dead.
@@tltatt - yes, I'm aware of the reference. I assumed the practice was continued even long after people stopped believing in the reason.
Britain had to pay for and rebuild after ww2, which was finally paid for only a few years ago... those taxes were true. Great song in which Paul's base stood out and George asked Paul to play lead guitar because he couldn't quite get it.
Germany should reimburse GB
@@GetSidewaysReacts a bit late for that. Much of the debt was to the United States in any case
George Martin their producer asked Paul to step in and do the solo because George Harrison was struggling. Paul had it written and nailed in a couple of takes. George H’s pride was more than a bit wounded but admitted Paul did a good job. I think George H would have been able to nail the solo with more time, but the producer lost patience and Paul is one of those annoying people for who things just come easily 😆
Moon landing
This scenario is about to hit the US now...
Thanks for this reaction! Also, the answer to your question (I think) is the murder of Sharon Tate by Charles Manson and his gang. BTW, your Pickwick game reminds me of playing quarters back in the day, but alcohol was involved...lol.
I was always good at quarters
it was 95% high rate actually
My theory is that the Beatles unwillingly financed Britain's Harrier Jet program.
That's the way SOME in the US feels. And few of those some understand how the gov't is to function.
90% tax to help pay for the debt incurred during WWII wasn't a bad thing. This is why they were made Members of the British Empire by the Queen. Very patriotic. Much of their taxes was paid to the USA, as a part of Britain's war debt. P.S. I love The Beatles and hate taxes.
For another taxation commentary rant try the Kinks - Sunny Afternoon. Contemporary to the Beatles tax woes.
you got it all wrong, Sunny Afternoon is a satire against rich people who complain about taxes
tax is SUPPOSED to be used to maintain the infrastructure......but as you mentioned....there's a whole lot of waste.
You should check out Stevie Ray Vaughan’s version
here is a band I wish some one in the reaction world will give a shot some good rock and roll from the 70's
Sensational Alex Harvey Band - Amos Moses
Alex Harvey Band-Sharks Teeth
Alex Harvey Band framed live 1974
Alex Harvey Band - Midnight Moses.
Alex Harvey Band - The Faith Healer
Alex Harvey Band the man in the jar
Alex Harvey Band - Jungle Rub Out
Alex Harvey Band - $25 for a Massage
The Tale Of The Giant Stoneater
Alex Harvey Band -Boston tea party
Give My Compliments To The Chef
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band - Tomahawk Kid
Alex Harvey Band Last of the Teenage Idols
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band Next
Two days after your birth? My guess is the release of Stanley Kubrick's staging of the moon landing 8-P
I'm old enough we all gathered around our 13" black & white tv to watch - yeah my dad was cheap, and my mom didn't allow television viewing except for special events.
Woodstock.
I don't know when your birth date is but the mere fact that you were born in 1969 pretty much gives the answer away. One small step for man......
It was when all or most western nations had progressive income tax brackting. The 90% only kicked in after a very high income was claimed and all income above that level was taxed at 90%. It was 92% in the good ol' USA in the 1950s during the Eisenhower administration. It wasn't until the stupid lie about the "trickle-down" economic theory of the late '70s and continues to this day when even the very rich probably pay the same as you or even less with all deductions that are now afforded them. The top rate is somewhere in the low to mid 30 percentile.
I'm guessing you were born right before Woodstock.
3 weeks or so.
George
I would literally pay you to play in front of me
You have a LOT of Beatles songs to go.....they recorded 213 songs, 188 originals that they wrote, and 25 covers of other artists! So get on it.
Listen to the lyrics. Should 5% appears too small thankful I don’t take it all. They’re paying 95% tax not 90%.
It was actually worse, 95% !