I have always like this song. It's interesting how George goes flat on some of the harmonies but John and Paul harmonizing and hitting the high notes is just a killer sound.
We must be listening to a different song- all the Harmonies o the whole song suck lol, and I am a Beatle worshiper like you. but lets tell the truth lol
You can tell he'd more or less given up trying by this point. In addition to the usual liabilities of the screaming, the mics for the first Budokan shows were situated on mic stands that just wouldn't keep still, which had to have added to his frustrations. George was arguably the most eager of the four to get off the road, and it really shows here. John had also had enough, but he could at least find a way to laugh it off, as also seen here.
@@tulsavorge3762 it's john, because george is playing a 12-string rickenbacker guitar with a capo, and that sound is that of a normal 6-string guitar like the one john has (epiphone casino)
@@tulsavorge3762 @Jairrr is right At that point, John is in fact doing those Chet Atkins-style country passes. The proof is 1:36, when George stops playing to move is mic around. George does play the lead riff, but not at 0:34 and 1:36.
Interesting to see their different mood in later live performances. In the early years they were really jolly and happy. Here they look much more exhausted and tired.
You can tell this is when they started out because they are so off key but is in a huge way amazing that back then it didn’t matter it was okay to fail and still be supported.
This is a good performance, sure George went to the wrong notes at times and the sound quality isn't the best. But given their circumstances they did quite well.
One of my favorite Beatle songs., a totally up to par contribution by George. The problems with monitors and the live mix was obviously a problem here., George singing a bit flat., the band sounding a little disjointed , theyre all messing with their mikes. In better circumstances the live shows were stunningly good., in their early days., opening bands for them couldnt believe how good they were., saying it was ridiculous how polished good they sounded.
This video is ample proof the Beatles would sometimes tune down their instruments half a step. For this first performance in Japan, George Harrison has the capo on the 6th fret while Lennon and McCartney play the regular chords but are tuned down. This would make it easier for them to sing after long travel times etc. The entire concert is like this. For the second show later that day (white suits), Harrison is capoed on the proper 7th fret and everyone is playing in 440 tuning. They used the same tuning for the first and third appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show. Both shows were filmed on 2/9/64, and- contrary to what some clueless people say- the footage is NOT playing too slow. Hence the reason “Please Please Me” (from the “third” Sullivan appearance) on the “1” blu ray plays ridiculously fast and sounds stupid. Thanks to the brainiacs “bringing the song up to pitch”. What’s next? That rotten, useless crutch effect known as autotune? 🙄🙄🙄🙄
When it comes to studio output, this is definetely one of my favorite Beatles tracks. I was expecting a spotless rendition. Surprised to find a relatively sloppy vocal performance here, quite tedious in fact, lacking the much needed spark. It seems to be the 263th time they performed it live that year, while they were bored with it since the 197th time they did it, and only grew more bored. Disappointed ! Still, a) thanks for the upload and b) shows you once again that no one is perfect.
Love the Beatles since I first heard them when I was 10 YO in 1963. I really loved George, especially from around this time onward as he gradually came from under the shadow of the great Lennon-McCartney to more prominence. But let's face it: he was abysmally off key on a regular basis here. I expect its a combination of his voice wearing out from a long tour and the fact that the crowds constantly shrieked so loudly and their stage monitors were so inadequate that they could never hear themselves. As lovely as George's voice was in the studio, once he went solo, it quickly became apparent that his voice was more delicate and not as strong as Lennon or McCartney, and easily got strained while on tour. I saw him in the mid 1970s with Billy Preston, Shankar Family & Friends (Ravi was a no show due to some illness or visa issue, I can't remember). George got heavily criticized in the music media for his voice not holding up. But he was fine for the performance he gave that night at Philidelphia Spectrum auditorium. It was a great memory. But this video just proves that not all performances by even tye greatest need to be resurrected and remastered. You can't really fix a performance that was abysmally bad in the original.
Ffs. They didn't have monitors, in ear pieces, 50 thousand fans and crappy stacks. What do you expect???? You could do better of course? Send me a link to your music please.
@@chrisfindlay7883 hey but at candlestick park, they couldn't hear themselves but they played better than at this live but at the Budokan, not a lot of fans were shouting
They've had much better performances at this song than this (Candlestick Park, for instance). I'm not sure. George was a little flat in this song and the harmonies were off.
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You left out practice. Lots and lots of practice. It never makes perfect but it always makes better...
2:01 "If I fucking needed someone"
Hahaha I like George
Lmfao
Lol
Wow!. I didn't hear that. Good catch. Amazing.
George looks over to see if John and Paul laugh. John has a smile. Paul doesn't notice.
I have always like this song. It's interesting how George goes flat on some of the harmonies but John and Paul harmonizing and hitting the high notes is just a killer sound.
I don't think George can hear himself singing here! At 1:28 he asks for his vocals to be turned up in the reference monitors. Still love it, though.
We must be listening to a different song- all the Harmonies o the whole song suck lol, and I am a Beatle worshiper like you. but lets tell the truth lol
You can tell he'd more or less given up trying by this point. In addition to the usual liabilities of the screaming, the mics for the first Budokan shows were situated on mic stands that just wouldn't keep still, which had to have added to his frustrations.
George was arguably the most eager of the four to get off the road, and it really shows here. John had also had enough, but he could at least find a way to laugh it off, as also seen here.
You can tell they're exhausted from touring just by the sound of George's voice toward the end of the song.
i agree george was dog tired his voice dropped a few times
0:34 - Lennon's detailed guitar work is amazing...
That’s George
@@tulsavorge3762 it's john, because george is playing a 12-string rickenbacker guitar with a capo, and that sound is that of a normal 6-string guitar like the one john has (epiphone casino)
@@jairrr7597 George is playing lead.
@@tulsavorge3762 @Jairrr is right At that point, John is in fact doing those Chet Atkins-style country passes. The proof is 1:36, when George stops playing to move is mic around. George does play the lead riff, but not at 0:34 and 1:36.
All I've ever heard is what a lousy guitar player John was. Not true.
Even when they’re unhappy they are awesome.
Interesting to see their different mood in later live performances. In the early years they were really jolly and happy. Here they look much more exhausted and tired.
You can clearly see how unhappy Ringo is.
1:15 Paul’s backing harmony is a revolver’s style!!🤩⚡️⚡️⚡️🙌🙌🙌⚡️⚡️⚡️😻
That was really cool
I know, right? I want to tell you's fade out
1:15 Ringo: What the heck you doing???
2:01 If I Fucking Needed Someone
Pretty sure it's ever.
One of George's best songs, and one of my favourite's on Rubber Soul.
yes
Such a great tune
Agreed!
One of my favorite Harrison songs! So sweet!
c est une chanson des Beatles écrite et composée par George Harrison.
The Beatles were all on the top of their game here...great tune, great singing, awesome drumming too
When Paul does that Indian chanting thing in those ahhhhs
In what way is it Indian?
1:13?
These guys were gas bruh 🔥
2:02 Georgie my boy 😂
“If I f*ckin’ need someone”
Beautiful love song to Pattie
Singing and playing the lead guitar.
My fav song of theirs live
Rickenbackertastic!!!!
I actually have a limited edition vinyl LP of this show and it has this song as well as Day Tripper and such.
1965-1966 was the Beatles Peak Greatest Band Ever
Tired, and probably not be able to hear their monitors, disaster… hehe I still love it ❤
This one is very cool because we have the great Lennon and McCartney as backup singers for this very exi song by George.
Such magic!
Imagine if they could actually hear themselves? But I can’t imagine them being any tighter.
World's greatest backup singers
Por favor hace in my life por que hoy es el cumple de john
You can tell this is when they started out because they are so off key but is in a huge way amazing that back then it didn’t matter it was okay to fail and still be supported.
Agree, But I think that is the way how to sing that song, just like some of Neil Young's songs, He (NY) sounds off key....
This is a good performance, sure George went to the wrong notes at times and the sound quality isn't the best. But given their circumstances they did quite well.
Pink Floyd was on the way and the Beatles had about 4 years left time compressed
The only George Harrison song that The Beatles ever performed live.
The only Harrison song the Beatles ever performed live
great song but why double the video?
1:13
Ringo: 😕
One of my favorite Beatle songs., a totally up to par contribution by George. The problems with monitors and the live mix was obviously a problem here., George singing a bit flat., the band sounding a little disjointed , theyre all messing with their mikes. In better circumstances the live shows were stunningly good., in their early days., opening bands for them couldnt believe how good they were., saying it was ridiculous how polished good they sounded.
The only problem I have with this song is that its way to Short !!
This video is ample proof the Beatles would sometimes tune down their instruments half a step.
For this first performance in Japan, George Harrison has the capo on the 6th fret while Lennon and McCartney play the regular chords but are tuned down. This would make it easier for them to sing after long travel times etc. The entire concert is like this. For the second show later that day (white suits), Harrison is capoed on the proper 7th fret and everyone is playing in 440 tuning.
They used the same tuning for the first and third appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show. Both shows were filmed on 2/9/64, and- contrary to what some clueless people say- the footage is NOT playing too slow. Hence the reason “Please Please Me” (from the “third” Sullivan appearance) on the “1” blu ray plays ridiculously fast and sounds stupid. Thanks to the brainiacs “bringing the song up to pitch”.
What’s next? That rotten, useless crutch effect known as autotune?
🙄🙄🙄🙄
wow! I'l need to do some research about this, I never knew
555th like.
When it comes to studio output, this is definetely one of my favorite Beatles tracks. I was expecting a spotless rendition. Surprised to find a relatively sloppy vocal performance here, quite tedious in fact, lacking the much needed spark. It seems to be the 263th time they performed it live that year, while they were bored with it since the 197th time they did it, and only grew more bored. Disappointed ! Still, a) thanks for the upload and b) shows you once again that no one is perfect.
Love the Beatles since I first heard them when I was 10 YO in 1963. I really loved George, especially from around this time onward as he gradually came from under the shadow of the great Lennon-McCartney to more prominence. But let's face it: he was abysmally off key on a regular basis here. I expect its a combination of his voice wearing out from a long tour and the fact that the crowds constantly shrieked so loudly and their stage monitors were so inadequate that they could never hear themselves.
As lovely as George's voice was in the studio, once he went solo, it quickly became apparent that his voice was more delicate and not as strong as Lennon or McCartney, and easily got strained while on tour.
I saw him in the mid 1970s with Billy Preston, Shankar Family & Friends (Ravi was a no show due to some illness or visa issue, I can't remember). George got heavily criticized in the music media for his voice not holding up. But he was fine for the performance he gave that night at Philidelphia Spectrum auditorium. It was a great memory.
But this video just proves that not all performances by even tye greatest need to be resurrected and remastered. You can't really fix a performance that was abysmally bad in the original.
Those annoying moving mics on the Japanese shows .
1:13 Ringo is bored
the harmony is a little off though
Yeah might be becuz they couldn't hear themselves
All screws are loose on the microphones. Or the microphones are to short.
The Beatles looking like bats.
What a terrible performance!! So off key on parts. The wear of the road was showing. So dreadful.
Ffs. They didn't have monitors, in ear pieces, 50 thousand fans and crappy stacks. What do you expect???? You could do better of course? Send me a link to your music please.
@@chrisfindlay7883 hey but at candlestick park, they couldn't hear themselves but they played better than at this live but at the Budokan, not a lot of fans were shouting
They've had much better performances at this song than this (Candlestick Park, for instance). I'm not sure. George was a little flat in this song and the harmonies were off.
George was the one who hated touring the most, so it really shows how he just wants to get it done with, especially at 2:01
They sound exhausted, for sure. ❤❤❤
FUCK GREEDY GOOGLE RUINING THIS SONG WITH A COMMECIAL
OMG
Poor lads