@@MeMe-mq4zu - The classic line up of John, Paul, George and Ringo only came into existence on 18th August, 1962. Before that they had a different drummer.
You'll never understand the significance and the impact of the Beatles if you don't appreciate where popular music was in 1962 when they started out, and where they left it in 1970 when they broke up, after being at the forefront of musical innovation and development. The advances made in the those eight years is phenomenal, and will never be rivalled.
After The Day The Music Died, Elvis was in the Army, Chuck Berry was in jail, Jerry L Lewis was a subject of ridicule, and we were left listening to " How much is that doggie in the Window?"
and they were doing their own writing, their own singing, own instruments, (arrangements maybe by George Martin) as opposed to today's hottest artists who have teams behind them
But we all know Sgt Pepper was then breakout album that shook up the music world and really changed the direction of the band, nothing beats Abbey Road though.
The Beatles changed the world therefore our lives. There are no bad songs. There up there with Bach, Beethoven and Mozart. Their music will live on forever
Like saying “Who is your favorite child?” You won’t understand till you listen to all their albums in chronological order. Then see if you can answer that question!
@@creinicke1000I see what you mean but there's a lot more to rap beyond that kind of rap that you're talking about. There are some wonderful rap artists with great messages. They may not be mainstream, but they exist in large numbers.
You haven't heard enough rap to be saying that. There is rap about nearly every topic and subject. But it's true that popular rap as we know it emerged from lifestyles and areas many people thankfully never had to experience. @@creinicke1000
@@creinicke1000 this is an ignorant or naive opinion from someone who clearly has only heard a smattering of rap/hip hop. Consider reflecting on if you have enough information to make that assessment of an entire genre or if your opinions are influenced by misinformation or a lack of information.
John Lennon was 25 when he wrote this. My friend with terminal cancer chose this for his funeral, and years later I still remember the impact on the funeral attendees.
@@Isleofskye agreed... as time goes on, this song now hits me more than any other song not just the Beatles just any song from the period of the '60s right up till now.
@@nthdegree1269 Yes, My Friend. Another similar Theme is Pink Floyd's "Time" 1973 from their Dark Side of the Moon Album which starts with a long Heartbeat to indicate Birth and ends with "Shorter Of Breath and One Day Closer to Death" Enjoy:)
Yup. I've said it before, The Beatles are the modern version of the "big guys" of classical music - Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, etc. They were transformative geniuses of their era and so were The Beatles.
We played this song at my dad’s funeral. He was born in 1950 and of course grew up a massive Beatles fan and in turn me and my brothers were and are fans. This song chokes me up every time. I don’t listen to it very often but one of the most beautiful songs ever written for sure. Good review 👍
I was getting ready to leave for work - then I heard that John Lennon had been shot & killed outside his apartment in New York. I couldn’t take it in - literally fell back onto my couch. A lot of people were late for work that day😢
As the child, spouse and student of educators in music, the Beatles are so far above everyone else in their complicated production talent that it astonishes me even after all these years. In My Life sounds very simple and sweet but the layers and layers beneath the surface are incomparable. Progression, percussion, Bach-like bridge, lyrics, harmonies…impossible to duplicate or beat anywhere in modern music theory. ABFF❤
Probably the best if I got pushed into a corner. And I think Zeppelin's last album was the best too. Or was Let It Be their last album, technically...?
It’s okay to NOT like everything The Beatles did 😊. I don’t like everything, either. The cool thing about them is how they made songs that completely varied in style. It’s hard to believe that Twist and Shout, Penny Lane, Yesterday and Come Together all came from the same band.
Good catch on the piano solo… most people think “harpsichord.” But it was their producer, George Martin, who played the piano at half speed an octave lower, then sped it up to get the effect you hear. The Beatles were absolutely amazing, and somehow managed to end up with a producer who was trained in classical music who then could arrange strings and horns to take their music to the next level. No McCartney, no Beatles. No Lennon, no Beatles. No Harrison, no Beatles. No Starr (Starkey), no Beatles. And no George Martin, no Beatles. If I could have you listen to just one album, it would have to be Abbey Road… the culmination of their massive talent. But oh, what you’d miss by only listening to the one.
Good info on the middle 8 solo, originally it was to have been an electric piano but was discounted to what is on record today. There's an original version 'out there' which does feature the electric piano, if you can find it and listen to it, it's understandable why they kept the George Martin solo.
Great reaction…. Most of your audience is probably 10-20 years older than you, who are already in the reflection phase of life ! This is why we watch music reaction’s of the music we grew up on and brings back great memories and youth to our souls ! Ty for appreciating our generation of music ❤️ The Best Decade Of Music (my opinion only) 70’s 70’s 60’s 70’s 70’s
You’re listening to the most incredible songs of all time it is changed peoples lives listening to this song and the amount of people that I’ve known that said they want this played at their funeral just says it all.
My absolute fav Beatles song. It makes me think of all the wonderful people that have come in and out of my life…thanks for reacting❣️I hope you like it as much as I do! ❤
Went to a funeral yesterday... a very good man who achieved a lot, especially in the area of social housing for tens of thousands of people. We all thought much the same as this song and what you've written
Starting with the Rubber Soul album (and continuing until the end), the Beatles were always open to experimenting with different instruments, different genres and - as Paul has said - happy accidents. (He has said they never ignored an accident.) Their producer, George Martin, who had worked with all kinds of recording artists from classical to jazz to whatever, was also integral to the process. He came up with effects that the technology didn't exist for yet but that the Beatles heard in their heads and wanted to replicate. It was an amazing creative partnership among the five - the whole was indeed greater than the sum of its parts.
Yeah, you really can’t miss from that point on, I’ve had so many different favorite Beatle albums, It’s hard to pick one I had to say at this point in my life my favorite one is “magical mystery tour”
My colleague:Mike did that,inexpedly,in London in The 1980's as I was following him up the stairs.I never did find out why but when he re-took his seat it was as if I had imagined it:)
One of my favorite Beatles songs. My Uncle was a musician and gifted me all his original Beatles albums he bought in the 1960s. I still have Rubber Soul. An amazing album.
Mine, too. I was only a child, but my Mom brought home all the Beatles albums as they came out, and I listened to this one a lot (and I don't see what's so great about "Hey, Jude," either).
This is my favourite song of all time. Any genre, any band, any era. Simple, yet complex, and the lyrics have just been a touchstone throughout my life.
"The Beatles" were all in Their Early-to-Mid-20s in 1965 when "Rubber Soul" was released and They did "In My Life" it shows how mature They were 0in Their song writing...22
The reason our music was so amazing was one, because as you said, they were the originators, but two, there were so many genres happening simultaneously and they were ALL originators. Today there is pop, rap and a bit more, but very little origination.
Funny you say there were no synthesizers because while it is a real harpsichord it’s done with studio effects on the recording. George Martin played the part, but couldn’t get it to sound clean at that speed, so he recorded it half speed and then added it back to the mix at double speed to get the sound he wanted. It sounds simple but is nearly impossible to play clean at the recording tempo.
When it came to The Beatles, we listened to the entire albums. The pacing of their songs was part of the whole experience. This was there to bring the soft reflection; deceptively simply beautiful and deeply touching. It's one to hold in your heart when you know you have a special person in your life, or wish to God you had. Thanks again, BP.
One thing about the Beatles is their attention to melody. You can sing along with their songs. Yes, there are the creative chord constructions, the layers of instrumentation, etc. But anyone can sing their songs.
To still be considered the greatest of all time 54yr after breaking up and having songs that will never be forgotten just shows you what they are and what they mean to people.
Beatles were the group that started me listening to music. My older brothers always played their records around the house. Still listening to them in 2024. Timelines music.
To write a 2 minute piece of music with that much substance is really unbelievable. The way it makes one feel in terms of the nostalgic reminiscing, to the beauty of the harmonies in the melody and the lyrics, and it's only 2 minutes. It's a masterpiece a timeless one
@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Length of the music is approx 2 minutes... Composed by Lennon and McCartney. I believe Lennon had the lyrics and that took a day or two, then McCartney helped finish the melody between the start and finish probably a few weeks. The recording session was rather fast as well.
@@nthdegree1269 very hard to do considering by their own admission they could not read nor write music. I suppose you believe in the invisible army too,.
LOVE ❤️ LOVE 💕 LOVE ❤️ THE BEATLES! This is the era that I love of them ❤️ more Beatles! Beatles just always pushed the envelope and evolved, there’s the early Beatles and then the Sgt Pepper & Revolution, etc. They were so talented and ahead of the music industry. ❤
I'm glad that you're honest, even if we don't always agree with you. It starts to mean nothing if a reactor says they just love everything they hear. Music is so subjective and we're never all going to appreciate the same things. Stay honest!!!! You're doing great!
One of my favourite songs ever, it’s so beautiful and it does make you want to reminisce. Thinking of my Dad, coming up to the second Christmas without him ❤️
When you listen to the words, so simple and yet so powerful. They had that intangible something that touched our lives. They were "in the pocket" at the same time as the rest of the world. They got us and we got them. They were "our family". Those not around then can't understand. They weren't just an Elvis, Michael Jackson etc they were in everything we heard, saw, wore, talked about. There will never be another like them. We held and hold them with "affection". Whilst being so cool, they also allowed the world to see their vulnerability. As they used to say "Beatles Forever"
@@deborahpaley21 a desert island album means if you only got to have one album with you if you are stranded on a desert album, what would it be... so you only get to pick one
Hey Jude was a song to comfort Julian Lennon when his mom and dad divorced! And as for what album you should listen to, each one was crazy good! They started as a girl crazed band with she loves you, and ended with whisper words of wisdom let it be! They took you on a trip, breaking the mold everytime!
My mom was a huge Beatles fan so I grew up on them. Oh Darling next Paul's vocals are just incredible. Great reaction and Peace out ✌️☮️🙏 The Red and Blue LPS. The Red is early years and Blue later years 💙
Fun fact about that piano solo, it was performed by the Beatles' producer George Martin. He couldn't play it to his satisfaction in real time, the way he wanted . So, he slowed the tape so he could play it cleanly, then brought it back up to speed. Clever.
And ended up sounding like a harpsichord. Absolutely brilliant. If you do this album, it's important to listen to both the UK release and the US release. There are some of the same songs on both, but also different songs on both. I prefer the US lineup, but it is missing Nowhere Man, which is one of their best. The UK release is missing It's Only Love and I've Just Seen a Face, which are 2 of their best, and were on the UK release of Help!
The Beatles were a rock band before they were anything else. They experimented with loads of different types of music but they never forgot their roots. You have to listen to their covers of rock songs from the early days and then stuff like "I'm Down", "She's A Woman", "Back in the USSR", "Helter Skelter", "Get Back", and "I Want You (She's So Heavy)". To get a great idea of what they could do if you're going to start with only one album, choose Revolver from 1966. It's in the middle of their time together and almost sounds like a greatest hits album on its own.
The Beatles revolutionized music with nearly every album. They are the most eclectic band of all time. In fact , they were the first --and last band --to be both the most experimental and the most popular --at the same time. Try to wrap your mind around that. ;-)
John sang this song, and this album needs to be listened to in completely. Don't miss a single cut on his evolutionary Beatles album. This is where the changes started in their works! I believe it was 1965 and was the sixth album released in their history. They stopped being just another boy band with this one Black Pegasus. Sorry, but even the Hollies, Kinks and Who get left behind but not forgotten! Geez, that was 59 years ago and I'm still doing the same things. Am I in a rut? This was a nice choice of tunes today Robert thank you much for the memories!
You can argue all you want over what led to their inevitable breakup, or you can focus on the positive when you consider what they accomplished together. Four phenomenal talents either way.
Us older ones here have areal history with The Beatles we heard and saw them from the beginning. We were constantly being surprised and amazed at their rapid evolution which actually turned the world upside down. We still are feeling the effects of their cultural explosion. This song will played at my final service.
Rubber Soul is my absolute fave Beatles album... Norweigian Wood, Drive My Car, Michelle, Nowhere Man, I'm Looking Through You, Run for Your Life...sooooooooooo wonderful!!!
My absolute favorite Beatles song. It’s on my funeral playlist. I’m not ill … just one of those that have been making a list since I can remember. #musicisimportant Keep on Rocking! ☮️🎶✝️
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7 years, 7 months, 24 days. That's how long the Beatles were together. And they managed to completely reshape popular music for the rest of history.
Amen to that. ❤
broke up 54 years ago.
John paul and george recored in spite of all the danger in 1958 so they were together a lot longer than 7 years
@@MeMe-mq4zuHe meant as The Beatles.
@@MeMe-mq4zu - The classic line up of John, Paul, George and Ringo only came into existence on 18th August, 1962. Before that they had a different drummer.
You'll never understand the significance and the impact of the Beatles if you don't appreciate where popular music was in 1962 when they started out, and where they left it in 1970 when they broke up, after being at the forefront of musical innovation and development. The advances made in the those eight years is phenomenal, and will never be rivalled.
After The Day The Music Died, Elvis was in the Army, Chuck Berry was in jail, Jerry L Lewis was a subject of ridicule, and we were left listening to " How much is that doggie in the Window?"
and they were all still under 30 when they broke up! Astounding
and they were doing their own writing, their own singing, own instruments, (arrangements maybe by George Martin) as opposed to today's hottest artists who have teams behind them
Absolutely. And the huge changes in society during that time period. Such a shift on every level.
Well said!👍
Rubber Soul was a major turning point in the Beatles music. One of my favourite albums.
But each record - they get better more defined .. and they were ever changing and you can hear the difference in each album❤
But we all know Sgt Pepper was then breakout album that shook up the music world and really changed the direction of the band, nothing beats Abbey Road though.
This one is a favorite because it serves as a bridge from the pop early stuff to the more experimental.
@@betseyr.9081The first concept album, it’s been said.
I love "Norwegian Wood". I don't know why. I think it's inclusion of the sitar - I love the sound.
The Beatles changed the world therefore our lives. There are no bad songs. There up there with Bach, Beethoven and Mozart. Their music will live on forever
No need to exaggerate…
Number 9 ?????
Harpsichord solo, not piano.
When you say, "What's their best album?" all of us just laugh (gently).
I did slightly laugh lol.. so much great music to consider. I think Revolver is a top fav.
Gently weep😢
Like saying “Who is your favorite child?” You won’t understand till you listen to all their albums in chronological order. Then see if you can answer that question!
@@beckygrant2258 Very good way to look at that question!
Really??? How can u pick!!!!!
You speak of rap changing the game, and I agree with you - but the Beatles did that for the whole world in the 60’s.
Rap will never get over the bad words and bad messages.. sorry, I know rap is your thing.
@@creinicke1000I see what you mean but there's a lot more to rap beyond that kind of rap that you're talking about.
There are some wonderful rap artists with great messages. They may not be mainstream, but they exist in large numbers.
You haven't heard enough rap to be saying that. There is rap about nearly every topic and subject. But it's true that popular rap as we know it emerged from lifestyles and areas many people thankfully never had to experience. @@creinicke1000
@@thecreepyllamayou might as say rap gets a bad rap
@@creinicke1000 this is an ignorant or naive opinion from someone who clearly has only heard a smattering of rap/hip hop. Consider reflecting on if you have enough information to make that assessment of an entire genre or if your opinions are influenced by misinformation or a lack of information.
John Lennon was 25 when he wrote this. My friend with terminal cancer chose this for his funeral, and years later I still remember the impact on the funeral attendees.
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My stepdaughter too. Three years ago. Brain cancer, age 42. Leaving three children.
RIP Rebecca Jane.
If someone played this at a funeral of someone I loved, I would pass out.
This is a special song that suits all occasions. A friend chose this song for her wedding and it was so moving.
Beautiful Beatles love them forever ♾️
I was 22 when I bought the album (December, 65) and what stunned me then still does: the maturity and wisdom of the lyrics.
The OLDER you get the more this WILL resonate and I am 70 in London.
@@Isleofskye agreed... as time goes on, this song now hits me more than any other song not just the Beatles just any song from the period of the '60s right up till now.
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Feel ya at 54 here in the States
@@nthdegree1269 Yes, My Friend.
Another similar Theme is Pink Floyd's "Time" 1973 from their Dark Side of the Moon Album which starts with a long Heartbeat to indicate Birth and ends with "Shorter Of Breath and One Day Closer to Death" Enjoy:)
Pure truth, mister. Pure truth.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written.
My oldest son surprised me with this song for the mother & son dance at his wedding. Never realized he knew it was a favorite of mine.
That’s awesome ❤❤❤❤
The Beatles are the best thing that happened to music 🎵🎶
Period
Yup. I've said it before, The Beatles are the modern version of the "big guys" of classical music - Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, etc. They were transformative geniuses of their era and so were The Beatles.
@rubyslippers8215 well put 💙
A great choice and analysis pal.
These boys didn’t just change popular music but culture.
The piano was played at half-speed, then sped up to match the recording, which gave it a sound more like a harpsichord. Brilliant!
Didn't know that , thanks.
Wasn't it Billy Preston on the keys for them?
@@TB-zf7we yes it was.
@@willtank3146 Not on this, he came later. That piano was played by George Martin.
@jasoncrimp8938 oh good to know , thanks
We played this song at my dad’s funeral. He was born in 1950 and of course grew up a massive Beatles fan and in turn me and my brothers were and are fans. This song chokes me up every time. I don’t listen to it very often but one of the most beautiful songs ever written for sure. Good review 👍
Pure Lennon. Listening to that you realize what we all lost on December 8th, 1980. Never to be replaced
I was getting ready to leave for work - then I heard that John Lennon had been shot & killed outside his apartment in New York. I couldn’t take it in - literally fell back onto my couch. A lot of people were late for work that day😢
Rubber Soul is still my favorite Beatles Album- and I am about to turn 74!!!!
To me, this song sounds like a song that would be playing in the background of a montage of pictures and videos of your life right before you die.
Another example of why Ringo was such a suitable drummer!
Ringo was definitely on point with this one.
Lmfao
As the child, spouse and student of educators in music, the Beatles are so far above everyone else in their complicated production talent that it astonishes me even after all these years. In My Life sounds very simple and sweet but the layers and layers beneath the surface are incomparable. Progression, percussion, Bach-like bridge, lyrics, harmonies…impossible to duplicate or beat anywhere in modern music theory. ABFF❤
This is my favorite Beatles song. After losing so many family and friends so young, I feel this song so much.
The Beatles are awesome. They did not have a bad song! Love your reaction!
ABBEY ROAD. Hands down one of the greatest albums ever.
Probably the best if I got pushed into a corner. And I think Zeppelin's last album was the best too. Or was Let It Be their last album, technically...?
It’s okay to NOT like everything The Beatles did 😊. I don’t like everything, either.
The cool thing about them is how they made songs that completely varied in style. It’s hard to believe that Twist and Shout, Penny Lane, Yesterday and Come Together all came from the same band.
INDEED...HERE COMES THE SUN...
Abbey Road and Rubber Soul, my two favourite albums. 🎵🎵👍😁
@@stellarichard4060 The only two others that compare are SGT Peppers, and the UK release of Revolver, which had 3 extra songs.
The Beatles changed the world and opened the door for many others.
The Beatles are like Mozart ...in a hundred years people will still know who they are and can recognize their music.
No need to exaggerate… they were very good.
I still remember begging to open Rubber Soul as an early Christmas present. It was a new departure for The Beatles and I loved it.
Good catch on the piano solo… most people think “harpsichord.” But it was their producer, George Martin, who played the piano at half speed an octave lower, then sped it up to get the effect you hear. The Beatles were absolutely amazing, and somehow managed to end up with a producer who was trained in classical music who then could arrange strings and horns to take their music to the next level. No McCartney, no Beatles. No Lennon, no Beatles. No Harrison, no Beatles. No Starr (Starkey), no Beatles. And no George Martin, no Beatles. If I could have you listen to just one album, it would have to be Abbey Road… the culmination of their massive talent. But oh, what you’d miss by only listening to the one.
Good info on the middle 8 solo, originally it was to have been an electric piano but was discounted to what is on record today. There's an original version 'out there' which does feature the electric piano, if you can find it and listen to it, it's understandable why they kept the George Martin solo.
I love this song but I’ve lost so many people sometimes it makes me sad-I think it’s a beautiful
Great reaction…. Most of your audience is probably 10-20 years older than you, who are already in the reflection phase of life ! This is why we watch music reaction’s of the music we grew up on and brings back great memories and youth to our souls ! Ty for appreciating our generation of music ❤️
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You’re listening to the most incredible songs of all time it is changed peoples lives listening to this song and the amount of people that I’ve known that said they want this played at their funeral just says it all.
I am nearly 67& I grew up with the Beatles, takes me back to my childhood& there after.I have been a life long Beatles fan ❤
My absolute fav Beatles song. It makes me think of all the wonderful people that have come in and out of my life…thanks for reacting❣️I hope you like it as much as I do! ❤
Went to a funeral yesterday... a very good man who achieved a lot, especially in the area of social housing for tens of thousands of people. We all thought much the same as this song and what you've written
My favorite Beatles songs: In My Life, Norwegian Wood, Michelle and Blackbird.
All good ones. There are so many to choose from. A Day in the Life, I think is my favorite (at least for today).
My mum named me for the song Michelle ❤
I graduated highschool in 1975
This was my class song. Back then I thought it was not a good choice. Now it brings a tear 😢
Starting with the Rubber Soul album (and continuing until the end), the Beatles were always open to experimenting with different instruments, different genres and - as Paul has said - happy accidents. (He has said they never ignored an accident.) Their producer, George Martin, who had worked with all kinds of recording artists from classical to jazz to whatever, was also integral to the process. He came up with effects that the technology didn't exist for yet but that the Beatles heard in their heads and wanted to replicate. It was an amazing creative partnership among the five - the whole was indeed greater than the sum of its parts.
Yeah, you really can’t miss from that point on, I’ve had so many different favorite Beatle albums, It’s hard to pick one I had to say at this point in my life my favorite one is “magical mystery tour”
This is my favorite John song. It evokes such emotion the older I get.
That’s what special about them - their songs are timeless.
I'm glad you appreciate the Beatles. When I hear someone say they're overrated I want to punch a wall :D
My colleague:Mike did that,inexpedly,in London in The 1980's as I was following him up the stairs.I never did find out why but when he re-took his seat it was as if I had imagined it:)
"unexpectedly "
Beautiful harmonies, clear lyrics. Can't think of a Beatles song I didn't like. We didn't realise how lucky we were to grow up then.
My favourite Beatles track. Possibly the greatest piece of music ever made.
one of my favorite Beatles album, but each Beatles album was unique and they changed music forever
There's no such thing as a "Best Beatles" album. All their music is incredible and so versatile. Listen to all 13 albums.
I always loved the Beatles ballads. The long and winding road is heart wrenching.
One of my favorite Beatles songs. My Uncle was a musician and gifted me all his original Beatles albums he bought in the 1960s. I still have Rubber Soul. An amazing album.
Beatles were the greatest band ever!
“There’s The Beatles, and then there’s everyone else.” (Tom Petty)
When my son got married four years ago, this was the song he picked to dance with me❤
Father/daughter dance song at our daughter's wedding, too.
If you want Beatles at their hardest rocking stuff then purchase their White Album (Double-Album)
My favorite album from the Beatles
Mine too. ❤
Mine, too. I was only a child, but my Mom brought home all the Beatles albums as they came out, and I listened to this one a lot (and I don't see what's so great about "Hey, Jude," either).
This is my favourite song of all time. Any genre, any band, any era. Simple, yet complex, and the lyrics have just been a touchstone throughout my life.
The OLDER you get the more this WILL resonate and I am 70 in London.
This is one of my favorite Beatles songs! ❤
Mine too
a harpsichord. i like your reactions, you are honest. you like what you like and don't like what you don't like. Just like us.
The piano was played at half-speed, then sped up to match the recording, which gave it a sound more like a harpsichord.
Revolver and Sgt. Pepper really show the vast scope of their music, but you can't go wrong with any album from Help on.
"The Beatles" were all in Their Early-to-Mid-20s in 1965 when "Rubber Soul" was released and They did "In My Life" it shows how mature They were 0in Their song writing...22
The reason our music was so amazing was one, because as you said, they were the originators, but two, there were so many genres happening simultaneously and they were ALL originators. Today there is pop, rap and a bit more, but very little origination.
Remember there were no synthesizers when they recorded this. That wasn’t a piano solo. It sounds like a harpsichord. REALLY unique for the time.
Funny you say there were no synthesizers because while it is a real harpsichord it’s done with studio effects on the recording.
George Martin played the part, but couldn’t get it to sound clean at that speed, so he recorded it half speed and then added it back to the mix at double speed to get the sound he wanted.
It sounds simple but is nearly impossible to play clean at the recording tempo.
It's not a harpsichord...it's piano recorded but sped up to sound like a harpsichord....George Martin played the piano in Baroque style.
I don't think you have heard a real harpsichord if you thought this piano solo sounded like one. A harpsichord sounds much more 'metallic'.
"A DAY IN THE LIFE" is a good Beatles song to check out 👌
When it came to The Beatles, we listened to the entire albums. The pacing of their songs was part of the whole experience. This was there to bring the soft reflection; deceptively simply beautiful and deeply touching. It's one to hold in your heart when you know you have a special person in your life, or wish to God you had. Thanks again, BP.
Back in the day, we would start an album and finished it in one setting.
One thing about the Beatles is their attention to melody. You can sing along with their songs. Yes, there are the creative chord constructions, the layers of instrumentation, etc. But anyone can sing their songs.
To still be considered the greatest of all time 54yr after breaking up and having songs that will never be forgotten just shows you what they are and what they mean to people.
Beatles were the group that started me listening to music. My older brothers always played their records around the house. Still listening to them in 2024. Timelines music.
Well we played this one at my brothers funeral. Reminiscent and whimsical is what I think he would have wanted.
To write a 2 minute piece of music with that much substance is really unbelievable. The way it makes one feel in terms of the nostalgic reminiscing, to the beauty of the harmonies in the melody and the lyrics, and it's only 2 minutes. It's a masterpiece a timeless one
so this music was written in 2 minutes? who composed the music?
@bwana-ma-coo-bah425
Length of the music is approx 2 minutes... Composed by Lennon and McCartney. I believe Lennon had the lyrics and that took a day or two, then McCartney helped finish the melody between the start and finish probably a few weeks. The recording session was rather fast as well.
@@nthdegree1269 so they wrote the music for this?
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Yes
@@nthdegree1269 very hard to do considering by their own admission they could not read nor write music. I suppose you believe in the invisible army too,.
Music makes everyone feel different, that's why it's so important
Different music also let's a listener feel different ways. Rock on
Music back then kept us together... all the boomers. Was rough times..but we made it. Beatles, motown, stones etc
One of the best songs ever written, and one of my favorites♡
LOVE ❤️ LOVE 💕 LOVE ❤️ THE BEATLES! This is the era that I love of them ❤️ more Beatles! Beatles just always pushed the envelope and evolved, there’s the early Beatles and then the Sgt Pepper & Revolution, etc. They were so talented and ahead of the music industry. ❤
I love this song. Every time I hear it, emotions well up in my heart. So good.
This Beatles song is one of my favourites
I'm glad that you're honest, even if we don't always agree with you. It starts to mean nothing if a reactor says they just love everything they hear. Music is so subjective and we're never all going to appreciate the same things. Stay honest!!!! You're doing great!
One of my favourite songs ever, it’s so beautiful and it does make you want to reminisce. Thinking of my Dad, coming up to the second Christmas without him ❤️
Rubber soul is an amazing album.One outstanding track of the Beatles is hide your love away.Its so emotional😊
When you listen to the words, so simple and yet so powerful. They had that intangible something that touched our lives. They were "in the pocket" at the same time as the rest of the world. They got us and we got them. They were "our family". Those not around then can't understand. They weren't just an Elvis, Michael Jackson etc they were in everything we heard, saw, wore, talked about. There will never be another like them. We held and hold them with "affection". Whilst being so cool, they also allowed the world to see their vulnerability. As they used to say "Beatles Forever"
Another one of my favorite songs !! ❤❤❤❤
This song is one of the reasons Rubber Soul is my desert island album
rubber soul, ram, what's goin' on, zep 2, tea for the tillerman, unknown pleasures......
@@deborahpaley21 a desert island album means if you only got to have one album with you if you are stranded on a desert album, what would it be... so you only get to pick one
I loved this song when I heard it aged 8.
Now I'm in my 40s, it hits me in a whole different set of feels.
Rubber Soul is my favorite album. Every song is worthy of a reaction. I was extatic when I saw the thumbnail.😊
My fave albums were Rubber Soul and Revolver.
Hey Jude was a song to comfort Julian Lennon when his mom and dad divorced!
And as for what album you should listen to, each one was crazy good! They started as a girl crazed band with she loves you, and ended with whisper words of wisdom let it be! They took you on a trip, breaking the mold everytime!
My mom was a huge Beatles fan so I grew up on them. Oh Darling next Paul's vocals are just incredible. Great reaction and Peace out ✌️☮️🙏 The Red and Blue LPS. The Red is early years and Blue later years 💙
This is my favourite Beatles song
OMG, Thank you! Love this song, my favorite album. John wrote this when he was in his 20s.
❤❤❤. One of my all time favorites. Bought this album when I was about 10.
You're not getting old, sweetie you are just growing. So happy you are growing with old music.
Ringo's drumming is perfect on this.
As a die hard fan for 40 years, ABBEY ROAD from front to back is undeniably amazing. Some agree, most won't but hey- we all different
Fun fact about that piano solo, it was performed by the Beatles' producer George Martin. He couldn't play it to his satisfaction in real time, the way he wanted . So, he slowed the tape so he could play it cleanly, then brought it back up to speed. Clever.
And ended up sounding like a harpsichord. Absolutely brilliant. If you do this album, it's important to listen to both the UK release and the US release. There are some of the same songs on both, but also different songs on both. I prefer the US lineup, but it is missing Nowhere Man, which is one of their best. The UK release is missing It's Only Love and I've Just Seen a Face, which are 2 of their best, and were on the UK release of Help!
This song, more than any other, demonstrates Ringo's genius at letting the drums frame and support the song without overpowering it.
Ringo´s creativity was put down through his drumsticks, can't ask for more than that, the man is a (yes, "that" word): GENIUS.
LOVE this song so much it was our wedding song. And we still get up and dance to it whenever we hear it. 25 years now.
This song is from their album Rubber Soul which is my favorite, but Revolver is also excellent and shows more of their evolution.
The Beatles were a rock band before they were anything else. They experimented with loads of different types of music but they never forgot their roots. You have to listen to their covers of rock songs from the early days and then stuff like "I'm Down", "She's A Woman", "Back in the USSR", "Helter Skelter", "Get Back", and "I Want You (She's So Heavy)". To get a great idea of what they could do if you're going to start with only one album, choose Revolver from 1966. It's in the middle of their time together and almost sounds like a greatest hits album on its own.
The Beatles revolutionized music with nearly every album. They are the most eclectic band of all time. In fact , they were the first --and last band --to be both the most experimental and the most popular --at the same time. Try to wrap your mind around that. ;-)
This is a great song. She’s Leaving Home and Two of Us are up there for me as well. So many great songs by this band.
John sang this song, and this album needs to be listened to in completely. Don't miss a single cut on his evolutionary Beatles album. This is where the changes started in their works! I believe it was 1965 and was the sixth album released in their history. They stopped being just another boy band with this one Black Pegasus. Sorry, but even the Hollies, Kinks and Who get left behind but not forgotten! Geez, that was 59 years ago and I'm still doing the same things. Am I in a rut? This was a nice choice of tunes today Robert thank you much for the memories!
You can argue all you want over what led to their inevitable breakup, or you can focus on the positive when you consider what they accomplished together.
Four phenomenal talents either way.
Rubber Soul was my favorite. We had the album. Yes, album….like vinyl. My brother and I was listen to it over and over. Good memories.
This album, Rubber Soul, is my favorite Beatles album. It’s perfect!
Us older ones here have areal history with The Beatles we heard and saw them from the beginning. We were constantly being surprised and amazed at their rapid evolution which actually turned the world upside down.
We still are feeling the effects of their cultural explosion.
This song will played at my final service.
Rubber Soul is my absolute fave Beatles album... Norweigian Wood, Drive My Car, Michelle, Nowhere Man, I'm Looking Through You, Run for Your Life...sooooooooooo wonderful!!!
All their albums are great, and Beatles 1 (30 number 1 songs) is like a best of.
This is made for reminiscing. Still touches me again after hearing it from the time it was released.❤
My fav Beatles song SHE'S LEAVING HOME. Beautiful sad song
This has always been my favorite Beetles song 🎵 ❤
My absolute favorite Beatles song. It’s on my funeral playlist. I’m not ill … just one of those that have been making a list since I can remember. #musicisimportant
Keep on Rocking! ☮️🎶✝️
I'm having this at my funeral, among others by them.
Oh, good idea