the Beatles thread -> Please contribute something

yotan18
yotan18 Posts: 103
edited May 2007 in Other Music
Ok, i am a person who doesn't really get into other music. Thus, we i got to PJ, i got all their stuff, and loved each song, whether it be a hit or not. A friend gave me all the studio albums of the Beatles (i think 13 albums) at once. I want to get to know this band's music, why they are iconic.

can you guys help me. Write some facts about them. Tell me which album to listen first. Tell me songs you love. I know i got to explore them by myself, but i need some guide. This forum and the forum members have helped me A LOT to see and hear PJ songs. It keeps me curious, intrigued, and that what i want from you guys.

I know, PJ fans had a great taste in music. hope you can help.

thanks.
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  • pjoasisrule
    pjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    Most of their music is great starting with Rubber Soul. Their early stuff has some of the catchiest melodies ever but gets old kinda quick.

    My favorite albums are Rubber Soul, Revolver, Magical Mystery Tour, and Sgt. Peppers

    I also do not like The White Album much at all and feel that it is very overrated.
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  • FreshTendrils
    FreshTendrils Posts: 267
    Personally, few albums beat the last half of Abbey Road, unless of course its the first half of Abbey Road.
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  • FreshTendrils
    FreshTendrils Posts: 267
    pjoasisrule wrote:

    I also do not like The White Album much at all and feel that it is very overrated.

    I'll agree with this. There are some terrific songs throughout, but too much to sift through.
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  • pjoasisrule
    pjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    FreshTendrils wrote:
    I'll agree with this. There are some terrific songs throughout, but too much to sift through.

    Out of both of records, I love 3 songs and find the rest to be either average or total crap. I think its a really bad album as a whole too because the band didnt even work together on it really.
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  • FreshTendrils
    FreshTendrils Posts: 267
    pjoasisrule wrote:
    Out of both of records, I love 3 songs and find the rest to be either average or total crap. I think its a really bad album as a whole too because the band didnt even work together on it really.

    Just curious, what are those three songs?
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  • pjoasisrule
    pjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    FreshTendrils wrote:
    Just curious, what are those three songs?

    While My Guitar Gently Weeps (obviously)
    Helter Skelter
    Blackbird
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  • yotan18
    yotan18 Posts: 103
    any songs which i may give attention first. Mind you, i am not really familiar with the beatles sounds, much more, to have all these songs, i dont know where to start.

    would you tell me their "alive, even flow, black and jeremy" first, before you give the "present tense, all or none, and in hiding" first.

    thanks a million!
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  • FreshTendrils
    FreshTendrils Posts: 267
    pjoasisrule wrote:
    While My Guitar Gently Weeps (obviously)
    Helter Skelter
    Blackbird

    All those are great, but I have to throw in Bungalow Bill (its a fun, catchy song) and Revolution 1 (even if it isn't as good as the single cut).

    As for the songs to pay attention to first...

    Personally, I would listen to Abbey Road and Revolver first, but as for songs...

    While My Guitar Gently Weeps
    Helter Skelter
    A Day in the Life
    Taxman
    Love You To
    Strawberry Fields Forever
    Come Together
    Something
    I Want You (She's So Heavy)
    And Your Bird Can Sing

    All of those I consider my favorite Beatles songs.
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  • pjoasisrule
    pjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    yotan18 wrote:
    any songs which i may give attention first. Mind you, i am not really familiar with the beatles sounds, much more, to have all these songs, i dont know where to start.

    would you tell me their "alive, even flow, black and jeremy" first, before you give the "present tense, all or none, and in hiding" first.

    thanks a million!

    Theres too many good ones to name them all but here are a few of my favorites and songs that might be considered their best

    Hey Jude
    In My Life
    A Day In The Life
    Yesterday
    Daytripper
    Eleanor Rigby
    While My Guitar Gently Weeps
    Here Comes The Sun
    Blue Jay Way
    Let It Be
    Across The Universe
    Im Only Sleeping
    Norwegian Wood
    Youve Got To Hide Your Love Away
    Love Me Do
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  • reversedarwinism
    reversedarwinism Posts: 1,151
    Love the Beatles, once spent a month and a half in a Beatles world; listening to nothing else while falling in love. My daughter is named Julia after the Beatles song. My living room/ jam room has one decoration: a huge Beatles poster.
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  • FinsburyParkCarrots
    FinsburyParkCarrots Seattle, WA Posts: 12,223
    Tomorrow Never Knows.
  • i like matt.c
    i like matt.c Posts: 1,122
    Magical Mystery Tour! Love that album, esp Blue Jay Way.
  • pjoasisrule
    pjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    i like matt.c wrote:
    Magical Mystery Tour! Love that album, esp Blue Jay Way.

    You ever seen the video with George and that caliedoscope effect?
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    Summerfest 2006

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  • i like matt.c
    i like matt.c Posts: 1,122
    pjoasisrule wrote:
    You ever seen the video with George and that caliedoscope effect?
    Nope, got a link?
  • pjoasisrule
    pjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    i like matt.c wrote:
    Nope, got a link?

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=yQ32e5vuWCc
    Alpine Valley 2000
    Summerfest 2006

    "Why would they come to our concert just to boo us?" -Lisa Simpson
  • i like matt.c
    i like matt.c Posts: 1,122
    pjoasisrule wrote:
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=yQ32e5vuWCc
    Cool thanks.:)
  • olderman
    olderman Posts: 1,765
    john lennon at his growlin' best

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faVTixv81IQ
    Down the street you can hear her scream youre a disgrace
    As she slams the door in his drunken face
    And now he stands outside
    And all the neighbours start to gossip and drool
    He cries oh, girl you must be mad,
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    Against the door he leans and starts a scene,
    And his tears fall and burn the garden green
  • yotan18
    yotan18 Posts: 103
    Octopus's garden is a cute song. :D
    "The Day of Redemption is at hand! Repent, and thou shall be saved..." - A. Ventura

    "I always tell the truth. Even when I lie" - T. Montana
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  • pearljamharmony
    pearljamharmony Posts: 120
    after 40 years their music is still relevant. I listen to the beatles more than i listen to pearl jam. Their music is surreal, but don't touch anything before help. And I own all their albums on vinyl :P all M
  • yosi1
    yosi1 Posts: 3,272
    pjoasisrule wrote:
    Most of their music is great starting with Rubber Soul. Their early stuff has some of the catchiest melodies ever but gets old kinda quick.

    My favorite albums are Rubber Soul, Revolver, Magical Mystery Tour, and Sgt. Peppers

    I also do not like The White Album much at all and feel that it is very overrated.

    I actually agree with most of this. The only difference is I do like the earlier stuff too. But, I think that the White Album is very overrated.

    I'll list some of my favorite songs from my favorite albums:
    Rubber Soul: This album I basically love every song on it, and all the songs have a very similar vibe going on, but these are just a few tracks that stick out for me.
    - If I Needed Someone
    - Norwegian Wood
    - I'm Looking Through You
    - You Won't See Me
    I just want to add We Can Work it Out and Day Tripper Here, since they were released right after the album.


    Revolver: Same thing here. I really love every song on this album, some of them are just plain brilliant:
    - I'm Only Sleeping
    - She Said, She Said (This is possibly my favorite Beatles song in general)
    - Doctor Robert
    - I Want to Tell You
    - Good Day Sunshine
    - Got to Get You into My Life

    Sgt. Peppers: When my parents first bought me my first walkman, when I was about 7 or 8, this was the tape that they give me with it. Its an awesome album, I don't think its quite as good as some of their others, but its still tremendous.
    - Getting Better
    - Fixing a Hole
    - She's Leaving Home
    - Within You Without You
    - Lovely Rita
    - A Day in the Life

    Let it Be: Personally, I prefer Let it Be: Naked, I like the stripped down versions of the song better than the overly produced ones, but I guess that's all opinion.
    - Dig a Pony
    - I've Got a Feeling
    - One After 909
    - I Me Mine (Again, one of my favorite Beatles songs in general. Really awesome)

    Abbey Road: What can I say about Abbey Road? It's absolutely incredible.
    - Oh Darling
    - Here Comes the Sun
    - I Want You
    - Oh Darling
    And basically the entirely medley at the end of the album starting with You Never Give Me Money is tremendous.
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