@@Alix777. From 1960 they played for 7 hours a night for 5 months without a break to perfect their Art. From 1962 until 1970 they released 230 songs and have sold TWICE as many records as the next 2 Artists (Elvis/MJ ) COMBINED and at one time had 14 hits in The Billboard Top 100 at the same time including ALL THE TOP 5. They influenced more Artists than any other and were the first artists to perform in an outdoor stadium(1965:Shea Stadium). Broke 4 World Records. What do you think of Across The Universe? In My Life? Something (Sinatra said "the best love song of all time" etc or haven't you even heard them? Clueless
The Beatles had their first hit in 1962, came to America in 1964 and broke up in 1970. They put out their first album in 1963 and their last in 1970. They put out 12 pretty amazing studio albums in 8 years. Their style and sound was constantly developing and pushing the limits of rock music - they are considered to be the most influential band in history - their list of innovations (things they did first) in music is a long one .. there are so many things (sounds and recording techniques) we hear and take for granted today in music that you can back track to the Beatles having done first. Anyway their sound went from "Love Me Do" in 1963 to the style of "Come Together" in seven short years .. to delve into the Beatles catalogue is literally a history lesson in how todays (Rock) music became what it is. They did it at the highest level and their music still stands out today 60 years later ...
Very good, I differ in one area, the start, "Love Me Do" may have been the 1st USA hit, however, I argue the sound began with "Some Other Guy" in the late 50s, Cavern Club days, now that started the phenom, that still burns today.
I understand where your coming from but ppl were saying that 20 yrs ago. If music had truly developed in the last two decades than we would truly see how before their time the Beatles were
I saw Paul McCartney live a few years ago. I was at the back of a 50,000 person crowd. But he made me feel he was standing 5 foot in front of me and talking and singing just for me. Best performer I have ever seen. Quiet, unshowy mega-stardom.
George Harrison was also the first Beatle to go No. 1 as a solo artist immediately following the band’s breakup. He had a stash of songs saved up b/c Lennon & McCartney were a firewall who rejected many of George’s songs until the last few albums (he was the youngest so they thought George wasn’t ready yet). George was VERY frustrated by this and released some songs on his album “All Things Must Pass” (which includes the classic “My Sweet Lord.” For The Beatles George also wrote “Here Comes the Sun”, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” (with Eric Clapton guitar riffs), and “Something” which Frank Sinatra called his favorite song ever. Fifth Beatle skit was hilarious. Billy Preston was called the fifth Beatle b/c he provided those bluesy keyboard riffs on their later songs just before their 1970 breakup: like ”Get Back”, “Don’t Let Me Down”, and “The Long & Winding Road.”
The Beatles weren't just an iconic rock band, they also started a cultural revolution. Their music continued evolving over time. "Come Together" was on their last album "Abby Road", released in 1969. After the Beatles broke up in 1970, all four of them had successful solo careers, and yes, Ringo sang too! George was part of The Traveling Wilburys either during or after his solo career, and Dahni Harrison (George's Son) also played in that super group. All four solo careers are amazing, and you should check them all out. Thanks for another great reaction guys! ✌💙✌
They wrote another funk classic which Earth Wind and Fire actually improved on- Got to Get You Into My Life! ❤❤❤❤as well as “ A Little Help From My Friends” which Joe Cocker made into a gospel style classic at Woodstock! A must react! They were very influenced by Little Richard in the beginning and toured with him. He taught Paul how to “ Wooooooooo!” This is a classic John Lennon number- he’s singing lead here. John loved “ nonsense “ lyrics that were actuallly kind of COOL!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤This was off the iconic Abbey Road album from 1969. They also worshipped Chuck Berry- they stole the line “ here come old flattop” from You Can’t Catch Me! They even covered a song of his “ Roll Over Beethoven” as well as the Isley’s “ Twist and Shout”! Check out John and Chuck jamming on “ Johnny Be Good” live on TV where Yoko jumps in and caterwauls. The look on Chuck’s face is priceless! Some heroic sound tech mercifully cut her mic! 😂 Paul- a great bass guitar player - said his greatest bass guitar inspiration was James Jamerson of the iconic Funk Brothers who backed every single Motown group! ❤❤❤❤❤ Watch “ End of the Line” by the Travelling Wilbury’s! So catchy. They ALL sang! George wrote two of the greatest songs EVER: “ While My Guitar Gently Weeps” and “ Something”. ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Beatles only went to ‘70. They all had solo careers after that. Paul had “ Wings”! Many #1’s!
Beatles never miss. Best selling act to this day! They are the most important and influential band that I have ever known and I was born in 1985! No one comes close to their success and their catalog is huge. They changed so much in such a short period throughout the 60s. They are the ultimate band
@@Cosmo-Kramer By the 1970’s stadium rock had become a thing so box office sales would enviously get bigger but record sales. The Beatles are the biggest selling act of all time. They were then and they remain so.
@@johnp515 The Beatles could barely fill half of Candlestick Park, it wasn't the venue size that allowed Zeppelin to break their box office receipts records. Zep also is the band to knock The Beatles out of the top spot in the charts, with just their second album, supplanting Abbey Road in December of '69. And Zep did break album sales records The Beatles had held, as well.
@@TheRetroManRandySavage They are not "immaterial". And my pushback on the OP was his claim that no one came close to their success, and that is not true, because in certain key measures, one band did: Led Zeppelin, in the ways in which I mentioned. And additionally so, if you broaden the question from "most successful" to "greatest", because then you get into areas like musicianship, and Zeppelin is clearly the superior band in that regard.
When Billy Preston was just 16 years old, he was hired by Little Richard to play on his European tour. During this tour, Preston met the Beatles and he is playing on this song. The Beatles idolized Little Richard.
Billy Preston is the true 5th Beatle. I still listen to his song Will it Go Round in Circles along with My Sweet Lord and Nothing From Nothing all which are on my playlist
Billy played on I Want You (She's So Heavy) but he wasn't there for the Come Together sessions. The keys here were either Paul or John on Fender Rhodes electric piano, nobody quite knows which.
When the Beatles first came to America, a reporter asked "what would you like to see now that your here" and they said "we want to see Muddy Waters" and the interviewer said in earnest "where is that". At the time, blues was not in the limelight of popularity. It was when the British (music) invasion happened, that made the masses sit up and take note. I kinda think the 60s invented everything that happened in music since then. Good reaction fellas.
Blues, rhythm and blues and little richard huge but also Carl Perkins which is actually their biggest idol. he wrote some of elvis's biggest hits blue suede shoes and more, but in rockabilly style.
Just found this channel. I'm a Boomer from Chicago who came up on this music. When The Beatles invaded we know they were playing their version of our rhythm and blues back to us. We heard how John, Paul, George and Ringo appreciated American R&B and rock 'n roll.
Oh man! Great to see you guys checkin The Beatles out! You will soon come to realize why theyre the greatest band in the history of music. Only if you continue to keep listening to their catalog. They literally have hundreds of excellent songs and thats no exaggeration. In an 8 year span they released 11 albums. One being a double and 32 singles not found on the albums. You guys need to see what you've been missing!
@@tomeisenmenger7048 Yes, I’m well aware of that. The point I was making was that their influence on the world is all the more astounding when you consider the number of years they were putting their music out there as a group.
@@tomeisenmenger7048 You're e totally right. So may people get that wrong. Ringo did not join until Aug 1962 but they were STILL the Beatles before him.
@@thomastimlin1724I didn’t ‘get it wrong’. I know all about their history as a skiffle band and playing the circuit and Hamburg etc etc, but I was talking about the years that they officially released their music as ‘The Beatles’. I’m sure most people are aware that they couldn’t possibly have sprung up overnight because they were not a manufactured pop group.
12 albums in 7 years. You should take a day out of your lives and listen to them all in order. You’ll be blown away by their talent and growth in such a short time. And you’ll be happy. Because Beatles makes people happy.
Great Reaction Guys. From 1960 they played for 7 hours a night for 5 months without a break to perfect their Art. From 1962 until 1970 they released 230 songs and have sold TWICE as many records as the next 2 Artists (Elvis/MJ ) COMBINED and at one time had 14 hits in The Billboard Top 100 at the same time including ALL THE TOP 5. They influenced more Artists than any other and were the first artists to perform in an outdoor stadium(1965:Shea Stadium). Broke 4 World Records. What do you think of Across The Universe? In My Life? Something (Sinatra said "the best love song of all time" etc
Love how the name of the song suggests both sexual innuendo and a call for unity. Lennon was so talented in the way he played with lyrics to have multiple meanings.
Timothy Leary was running for president and asked John to write a campaign song for him. So that's how it started out, with "Come Together" being the campaign theme of unity. But Leary got arrested for pot possession and had to drop out of the race, and John took the song in a different direction. He turned it into a funky dadaist word salad with a hypnotic bluesy groove.
Roy Orbison was NOT blind, I'm happy to report. He just went for the Ray-Ban wearing image. Lennon / McCartney were THE BEATLES' main singers, but George and Ringo would have solo vocals on Beatle albums and during their LIVE in concert tours.
Yes, they all sang, they were all absurdly talented, and we are forever blessed to have had these four guys "come together" and create the best rock music the world was privileged enough to hear. RIP John and George 🖤
More than this song hit #1, they had "20" #1songs on the Billboard Hot 100, and "36" top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 as well. They are more than just some influential band that started the British Invasion, they are the biggest selling music artist of all time. The Top 10 list (As published by business insider) of the biggest selling music artists of all time as of June 28, 2023 is as follows: #10)Pink Floyd, #9) AC/DC, #8) Elton John, #7) Billy Joel, #6) Michael Jackson, #5) Led Zeppelin, #4) Eagles, #3) Elvis Presley, #2) Garth Brooks, #1) The Beatles. One other quick note. They didn't lift the entire song from Chuck Berry, John took the Chuck Berry Lyric "Here come a flat-top, he was moving up with me" and changed it to "Here come old flat top, He come, grooving up slowly". That was the extent of it. No other music, melody or lyrics were taken. John Lennon and Chuck Berry were friends, and if I remember correctly, the lawsuit was dropped with the stipulation that John would record a couple of Chuck's songs which John then put onto his solo album "Rock 'N' Roll". Check out the song "Don't Let Me Down" from their last live performance that they did on a London Rooftop (with Billy Preston on the keys). I attached the link below: ruclips.net/video/NCtzkaL2t_Y/видео.html Peace
The remarkable thing about Come Together is that it still sounds modern today. In fact, compared to today's mainstream music, it sounds better than modern.
@@sheila1965troubles I think so too, but I'm an old guy so I suppose I would. It's interesting when young people make the same observation though. Sadly, with the rapid growth of AI, it's likely to get even more formulaic and derivative.
The fifth Beatle was the great keyboardist Billy Preston. He joined them on the last two albums, which included this song. So, yes, a brother was the only musician that played with them (Clapton played guitar on one song). The producer George Martin is often called the fifth Beatle because of his incredible influence with orchestral arraignments and cutting edge recording techniques. THe band was very experimental. Within a very short time they moved from the "I want to Hold Your Hand " to multi-layered montages. But you are right about the influences. Their very earliest influences were American Rock-a Billy, but once they came to America, in 1965, they fell in love with Motown. Their album Rubber Soul showed those influences. As others have said, they simply are the greatest band. The odds of four musical genius's coming together (no pun intended) in the same city and time. I was so fortunate to grow up listening to them. They changed the world. They changed my world. I would not be who I am without them,
Ob La Di Ob La Da- Beatles. Gents their catalogue of bangers runs sooo deep. They were the 60s and conquered the billboard music charts in the 60s and early 70s. Love for you to check out this catchy tune that I know you heard at least a little of. Great reaction to the Beatles!
Oh, I envy you for the journey on which you are about to embark. One of the most remarkable catalogs of music, ever! They experimented and some might even say discovered new genres and styles. Their musical progression in just a few short years, is nothing short of astounding.
If in their entire lives, they haven't been able to free up 5 minutes to listen even once to a group said to be the best in history, I doubt they're "about to embark" on much of a journey.
Next song by the BEATLES should be their LIVE VERSION on the DAVID FROST show singing HEY JUDE. You will see how great live they were as a band, and groundbreaking.
The Beatles are the GOAT! All 4 are lead singers. Paul and John are the biggest, most successful songwriting team of all time. They would get together once a week for 3 hours and would write a hit song from beginning to end in those 3 hours. Their second album was recorded in just 10 hours. They came on the scene here in the US in 1964, 3 months after JFK was killed and the whole country was in a horrible funk! What a breath of fresh air! This band, in early 1964, had hit songs the top 5 slots in the top 10 at the same time! They stopped touring in 1966 because the audience was screaming so loud, they couldn’t hear themselves play anymore! Crowds filled the airports and the streets and the venues in every country they toured. Most of their songs were about peace and love. They could play any genre from pop to hard rock to lullaby’s and children’s songs, old timey songs, beautiful ballads, and protest songs. They became a studio band and put together some amazing songs, many of which would be difficult to perform on stage at the time. We call it ART on vinyl! They turned music into an art form. And they literally created new genres…punk rock, heavy metal, progressive rock, and even a song depicting the spoken word. In their very last album, Abbey Road, the last song was a bunch of unfinished songs, strung together in an absolutely gorgeous medley with a special message to all of humanity at the end…their last message to all of us! Very fitting! The Beatles had 21 number one hits on the Billboard charts, 34 more songs in the top 10, and 71 more made it into the top 40 radio rotation charts. All 14 albums charted. Multiple music awards. Each of the 4 Beatles had super successful solo careers after they broke up, but most music professors, music theorists agree with their producer, George Martin, that the sum of their parts, separately, do not equal the sum of their parts together. Meaning, they were all better together, as a group. They still outsell every other band! Even today. They were and still are, experts in marketing themselves without touring! They created the first music videos and had the first satellite feed around the world when they performed All You Need is Love for the first time! What a message! Something everyone needed to hear in the late 60’s! The Traveling Wilbury’s album as a group Beatles George Harrison put together, very organically, on a particular day. They were all friends of George and each other. They just happened to end up together one day at someone’s house. None were touring at the time. They spent 10 days writing enough songs to make an album…which they wrote and recorded and it won a Grammy. They got together and also recorded 1 more album. Great Supergroup.
My favorite song by The traveling wilburys was end of the line. Before they were able to finish the song and the video Roy Orbison died. They finished the video with the little rocking chair with Roy orbison's guitar in it rocking back and forth throughout the video.
Chuck went easy on the Beatles and didn't ask for money. He knew Lennon who wrote the song was a huge Chuck Berry fan and he was paying homage. All he asked them to do was record two Chuck Berry songs because he knew how many records they sold and the royalties that came from them. They broke up in a few months, but John Lennon fulfilled the commitment on his 1976 album Shaved Fish which were all covers of some of his favorite songs from the 50's including two of Chuck's. Berry was still making royalties from two songs (Roll Over Beethoven and Rock & Roll Music) that the Beatles covered in their early days.
My bad, ofc it was Rock and Roll. As in 50's Rock and Roll. I got the album when it came out. I liked some of the tracks, but not used to Lennon doing a whole album of covers. Really the only two Lennon albums I truly loved were Plastic Ono Band and Imagine.@@josephdonato8154
Yeah, but it wasn't Chuck Berry driving that action. It was Morris Levy, who owned the song publishing company. Songwriting royalties get split 50/50 between songwriters and song publishers. Songwriters who know the business own their own publishing company. Chuck Berry didn't; neither did Lennon/McCartney - which is how Michael Jackson was eventually able to buy the publishing rights to almost all the Beatles songs.
This song perfectly encapsulates a big part of the genius of the Beatles...namely, their ability to take almost any style of music (in this instance, blues/rock/psychedelia), make it their own and make it so damn listenable.
"Another song?!" Guys, start with their first album, side one, song one, and work your way through ALL of their songs. They were innovators once they broke out of the pop rock mold, there's a reason why we still talk about them today and why you'll know more of their songs than you realize. And give Ringo his props, he had his own string of hits in the early to mid 70s after The Beatles broke up in 1970.
There were few bands specifically writing their own material [the Beach Boys did for sure], and no one was wearing long hair...so they were already innovators before changing from pop rock/touring to studio work, which was ever changing, and as you know they kicked down the door for everyone else. They saved rock and roll from dying on the vine [which was what the adults wanted...(why do you think Elvis was Drafted? Luck of the draw? Hell no... the paranoid government wanted to stop rock and roll, it was a "commie plot...").
Seeing as your interested in listening to more of the Beatles here are some more recommendations, split into specific sounds as their discography is so vast and genre-bending. ‘Don’t let me down’ is probably a good transition from come together as they’re quite similar and have that bluesy feel. If you want straight heavy rock music I’d recommend ‘I want you she’s so heavy’, ‘revolution’, ‘Hester skelter’, ‘hey bulldog’ Some soulful songs are ‘let it be’, ‘oh darling’, ‘hey Jude’ Trippy psychedelic I’d say ‘strawberry fields forever’, ‘a day in the life’, ‘Lucy in the sky’, ‘I am the walrus’, ‘blue jay way’ George has some amazing songs like ‘something’ and ‘while my guitar gently weeps’ Overall, I think the best idea is to listen to some of the songs that have music videos on their channel as they are the most accessible and popular ones
Billy Preston was the 5th Beatle. He played keyboards on “Get Back” and several other tracks. Love your new reaction channel. The enjoyment and happiness on your faces as you discover and revisit great old music makes me smile and puts me in a great mood. Thank you very much for your combined efforts!
From 1960 they played for 7 hours a night for 5 months without a break to perfect their Art. From 1962 until 1970 they released 230 songs and have sold TWICE as many records as the next 2 Artists (Elvis/MJ ) COMBINED and at one time had 14 hits in The Billboard Top 100 at the same time including ALL THE TOP 5. They influenced more Artists than any other and were the first artists to perform in an outdoor stadium(1965:Shea Stadium). Broke 4 World Records. What do you think of Across The Universe? In My Life? Something (Sinatra said "the best love song of all time" etc
At Lennon's request, McCartney played a Fender Rhodes electric piano, with McCartney later recalling that Lennon "wanted a piano lick to be very swampy and smokey, and I played it that way and he liked that a lot" (from Wikipedia)
i consider everything up to '65 "warm up" beatles. they were young and finding their ground. "i wanna hold your hand" was from that era. their best album, many, most(?), including me, say is "the white album" ('68). they've influenced almost everyone who came after them, it seems. every rock and roll artist knows many beatles songs. they're staples. funny watching you guys recognize the hook. haha. my 3 favorite albums are the white album, sgt pepper and magical mystery tour. as with many of their later, better albums, they're albums - meant to be heard start to finish.
Timothy Leary (LSD guru and activist) was running for California governor around 1969 and asked Lennon to write a campaign song for him. That’s how this classic came about.
Yeah, right on about The Beatles' blues and R&B influence. The adored American B/R&B, covered songs, and met and worked with artists whenever they could. Little Richard bragged that he taught Paul the high "WOO". Yeah, the Beatles covered Twist And Shout on their debut album, which was recorded in one day. John sang it last because he knew he would blow out his voice, and the performance is classic. Matthew Broderick lip synced to it in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. And yes, they did cover Chuck, with Roll Over Beethoven--so fun hearing it sung with a Liverpool accent. Paul McCartney on bass, and Ringo Star on drums is IMO one of the most underrated rhythm sections in rock. Never flashy or attention getting, but always exactly supporting the song without getting in the way. I often spend entire songs just listening to McCartney's melodious, bouncing bass. I love it.
John Lennon formed The Beatles! He brought Paul in. Paul brought George in, and all of them asked Ringo to be the drummer! George wrote and sang at least two songs on each album starting around 1966. I think George wrote about 33 songs. Ringo would sing one song on each album. John and Paul switched lead vocals and wrote most of the songs. Any songs off Rubber Soul (1965), Revolver (1966), Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) and Abbey Road (1969) are amazing. I can't begin to list them here!
Ringo was the lead singer several Beatles' songs. Yellow Submarine and With A Little Help From My Friends are the biggest hits where Ringo was the lead singer. There were 10+ songs where Ringo sang lead including Octopus's Garden.
Everytime (almost) anyone says "yeh I heard of the Beatles but..." it's followed by "Wait, what, this is the Beatles?...I heard this!" 😂 Beatles are in the very DNA of Western Music❤ Did they have "a sound"? they had Nucleotides! A band that made:- I wanna hold your hand, Girl, A day in the life, I want you (she's so heavy) Helter Skelter, Revolution, Let it Be And sooooo many more!
I'm 54 and I listen to everything. Saw the birth of rap like some rap artists jazz classical huge prog rock metal classic rock fan. The Beatles did get influenced by 50s and 60s black artists. But for me...the most important band of the last 100 years
One of their biggest hit was by George " Something ". It was written about his wife Pattie Boyd who divorced George and married Eric Claton who also wrote many songs about her. In total Pattie had about 7 songs written about her.
There is something really special about the period of 1960-1980 in music , so much fantastic music that we are still listening to was produced. And not in just one genre but all over. Personally I think it was a time of experimentation before labels figured through computers how to format what makes a hit song.
“Twist and Shout" is a 1961 song written by Phil Medley and Bert Berns (later credited as "Bert Russell"). It was originally recorded by the Top Notes, but it did not become a hit in the record charts until it was reworked by the Isley Brothers in 1962. The song has been covered by several artists, including the Beatles, Salt-N-Pepa, and Chaka Demus & Pliers, who experienced chart success with their versions.
The Beatles loved black artists and showed their respect by covering a ton of songs by such artists as Larry Williams "Bad Boy" and You Make Me Dizzy Miss Lizzy", Arthur Alexander's "Anna", The Marvelettes "Please Mr. Postman", the Miracles "You Really Got a Hold on Me", Chuck Berry's Roll Over Beethoven", Barret Strong's "Money" and numerous others. When the Beatles played in Jacksonville on their first US tour they were told that blacks wouldn't be allowed into the venue and they responded if that was the case they would not play if they were not let in. If someone hasn't mentioned it yet the keys were played on this entire album (Abbey Road) by the legendary Billy Preston. You guys are great. Don't stop.
One of their best songs. One of my favorites from them, like top 5. When I listen to this song I get groovy. 😎 Relaxed. A certain state of mind would definitely appreciate this type of song.
As for who sang - all of them did, each of them with Beatles hits to their credit, even Ringo (“Octopus’s Garden”, “Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” (as “Billy Shears” 😆), “Yellow Submarine”)! Generally speaking, each Beatle tended to take the vocal lead on tunes they particularly wrote, often with one or more of the others singing harmony parts or adding novelty voices.
Great reaction! If you went through their 211 song catalog, that of which 186 were written by them, you will probably say you've heard about 80 of them from tv, movies, commercials, video games etc. That 211 catalog, about 15 albums worth, 49 top 40 hits, was all within a tiny 8 year window. Mind blowing!
Great reaction fella's - your joy was felt. And yes! McCartney modeled his voice after Little Richard when doing fast rockers. The band loves Chuck Berry, Otis Redding, Elmore James, female R&B groups from the Motown label. In fact their early sound, is heavily influence by early 60's R&B. You'll love some that sound as well. Love that line "one and one and one is three - got to be good looking 'cause he so hard to see". Lennon speaking about being ignored.
Actually Chuck Berry did not sue them it was a label guy. It was one lyric where Chuck sings "Here come an old flat top (police car) cruising up slowly". John Lennon sings "Here comes old flat top grooving up slowly". He made an album and gave the label rep all royalities.
Ringo Starr occasionally sang lead vocals with the group, usually for one song on each album, including "Yellow Submarine" and "With a Little Help from My Friends". He also wrote and sang the Beatles songs "Don't Pass Me By" and "Octopus's Garden", and is credited as a co-writer of four others.
"In late 1969, "Come Together" was the subject of a copyright infringement claim brought against Lennon by Big Seven Music, the publisher of Chuck Berry's "You Can't Catch Me". Morris Levy, the owner of Big Seven Music, contended that it sounded similar musically to Berry's original and shared some lyrics (Lennon sang: "Here come ol' flattop, he come groovin' up slowly", and Berry's had sung: "Here come a flattop, he was movin' up with me"). Before recording, Lennon and McCartney deliberately slowed the song down and added a heavy bass riff in order to make the song more original. The case was settled out of court in 1973, with Levy's lawyers agreeing that Lennon would compensate by recording three Big Seven songs for his next album. A brief version of "Ya Ya" with Lennon and his son Julian was released on the album Walls and Bridges in 1974. "You Can't Catch Me" and another version of "Ya Ya" were released on Lennon's 1975 album Rock 'n' Roll, but the third, "Angel Baby", remained unreleased until after Lennon's death. Levy again sued Lennon for breach of contract, and was eventually awarded $6,795.00. Lennon countersued after Levy released an album of Lennon material using tapes that were in his possession and was eventually awarded $84,912.96. The album was called Roots: John Lennon Sings the Great Rock & Roll Hits."
OMG it's you guys! Loved your reaction to "All In The Family"! And you've never reacted to a Beatles song before???!!! I've hit the jackpot here!!! Really looking forward to this one!!!!
another thing to add to the chuck berry thing is John played with Chuck after and they were all cool from all of it and john worshipped chuck back in the day even his solo in get back is based on certain riffs berry would play
From 1962 to 1970 The Beatles created the template for eery style of rock music that came after.... and just like all the British bands of the 60's they were just as influenced by the blues and the ORIGINAL R&B songs... from the later 50's and early 60's... They did everything first to create the modern music industry. When they came to America in 1963 they got the largest tv viewing audence in American history... shortly after that visit they held the TOP 5 slots in the American Charts... Keep on Rocking guys.
Fantastic as ever guys, your faces reflected what most of us Beatles fans get from listening to them - pure joy. As you commented on the blues/soul/funky vibe you must give Yer Blues and Got To Get You Into My Life a blast. YB is a gnarly, raggedy arsed heavy blues beauty and GTGYIML is a horns-led slice of Stax/Funk genius, blissful.
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What those 4 lads achieved in just 7 years of recording music is absolutely amazing!
It makes u cry.Imagine 14 years and no Yoko.
The most important band ever. Their music will be played for centuries. ❤😊
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No they are overrated af and just a decent band.
@@Alix777. Bait used to be believable.
@@Alix777.You don't know what you're talking about!
@@Alix777. From 1960 they played for 7 hours a night for 5 months without a break to perfect their Art. From 1962 until 1970 they released 230 songs and have sold TWICE as many records as the next 2 Artists (Elvis/MJ ) COMBINED and at one time had 14 hits in The Billboard Top 100 at the same time including ALL THE TOP 5. They influenced more Artists than any other and were the first artists to perform in an outdoor stadium(1965:Shea Stadium). Broke 4 World Records. What do you think of Across The Universe? In My Life? Something (Sinatra said "the best love song of all time" etc or haven't you even heard them? Clueless
Guys you haven't even started to touch the surface of The Beatles catalog . Welcome and all you need is love✌️🤟
They just reacted to a Beatles song, so I'd say they have started to touch the surface of their catalog.
they started with a sound and reinvented themselves many times.
@@Cosmo-Kramer No. They have only seen the records on the shelf across the room.
The Beatles had their first hit in 1962, came to America in 1964 and broke up in 1970. They put out their first album in 1963 and their last in 1970. They put out 12 pretty amazing studio albums in 8 years. Their style and sound was constantly developing and pushing the limits of rock music - they are considered to be the most influential band in history - their list of innovations (things they did first) in music is a long one .. there are so many things (sounds and recording techniques) we hear and take for granted today in music that you can back track to the Beatles having done first. Anyway their sound went from "Love Me Do" in 1963 to the style of "Come Together" in seven short years .. to delve into the Beatles catalogue is literally a history lesson in how todays (Rock) music became what it is. They did it at the highest level and their music still stands out today 60 years later ...
Well said!
I 100% agree!!
Nailed it. Nice job.
Hear him!
Very good, I differ in one area, the start, "Love Me Do" may have been the 1st USA hit, however, I argue the sound began with "Some Other Guy" in the late 50s, Cavern Club days, now that started the phenom, that still burns today.
It's hard to believe that this song is from 55 years ago. It still sounds fresh today. Gary Clark Jr. covered it in 2017.
It's actually 58 years old! It's from 1966, and in 2 years it will be 60 years old! Crazy, right??
Also covered by Aerosmith.
@@sarahfullerton6894 It was recorded in July of 1969.
@@DesertMike Crown Lands also does a cover, among others.
I understand where your coming from but ppl were saying that 20 yrs ago. If music had truly developed in the last two decades than we would truly see how before their time the Beatles were
Paul McCartney's bass line in this track is the stuff of legend.
It’s sublime.
Listen to isolated bass track on I Want You (She's So Heavy).
It's totally great 👍💯🔥
I saw Paul McCartney live a few years ago. I was at the back of a 50,000 person crowd. But he made me feel he was standing 5 foot in front of me and talking and singing just for me. Best performer I have ever seen. Quiet, unshowy mega-stardom.
Best live show I’ve ever been to outside of the Monterey Pop Festival!
I saw Paul McCartney 15 yrs ago and I still think I owe him money.
Next recommended Beatles song:
“A Day in the Life”
That is another phenomenal song that will make you pay attention.
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George Harrison was also the first Beatle to go No. 1 as a solo artist immediately following the band’s breakup. He had a stash of songs saved up b/c Lennon & McCartney were a firewall who rejected many of George’s songs until the last few albums (he was the youngest so they thought George wasn’t ready yet). George was VERY frustrated by this and released some songs on his album “All Things Must Pass” (which includes the classic “My Sweet Lord.” For The Beatles George also wrote “Here Comes the Sun”, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” (with Eric Clapton guitar riffs), and “Something” which Frank Sinatra called his favorite song ever.
Fifth Beatle skit was hilarious. Billy Preston was called the fifth Beatle b/c he provided those bluesy keyboard riffs on their later songs just before their 1970 breakup: like ”Get Back”, “Don’t Let Me Down”, and “The Long & Winding Road.”
The Beatles weren't just an iconic rock band, they also started a cultural revolution. Their music continued evolving over time. "Come Together" was on their last album "Abby Road", released in 1969. After the Beatles broke up in 1970, all four of them had successful solo careers, and yes, Ringo sang too! George was part of The Traveling Wilburys either during or after his solo career, and Dahni Harrison (George's Son) also played in that super group. All four solo careers are amazing, and you should check them all out. Thanks for another great reaction guys! ✌💙✌
My Granddaughter became hooked on the Beatles when she was 3 yrs.old. She still is and she just turned 22.
They wrote another funk classic which Earth Wind and Fire actually improved on- Got to Get You Into My Life! ❤❤❤❤as well as “ A Little Help From My Friends” which Joe Cocker made into a gospel style classic at Woodstock! A must react!
They were very influenced by Little Richard in the beginning and toured with him. He taught Paul how to “ Wooooooooo!”
This is a classic John Lennon number- he’s singing lead here. John loved “ nonsense “ lyrics that were actuallly kind of COOL!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤This was off the iconic Abbey Road album from 1969.
They also worshipped Chuck Berry- they stole the line “ here come old flattop” from You Can’t Catch Me! They even covered a song of his “ Roll Over Beethoven” as well as the Isley’s “ Twist and Shout”! Check out John and Chuck jamming on “ Johnny Be Good” live on TV where Yoko jumps in and caterwauls. The look on Chuck’s face is priceless! Some heroic sound tech mercifully cut her mic! 😂
Paul- a great bass guitar player - said his greatest bass guitar inspiration was James Jamerson of the iconic Funk Brothers who backed every single Motown group! ❤❤❤❤❤
Watch “ End of the Line” by the Travelling Wilbury’s! So catchy.
They ALL sang! George wrote two of the greatest songs EVER:
“ While My Guitar Gently Weeps” and “ Something”. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Beatles only went to ‘70. They all had solo careers after that. Paul had “ Wings”! Many #1’s!
Beatles never miss. Best selling act to this day! They are the most important and influential band that I have ever known and I was born in 1985! No one comes close to their success and their catalog is huge. They changed so much in such a short period throughout the 60s. They are the ultimate band
Actually, Zeppelin broke many of their records for box office and sales.
@@Cosmo-Kramer By the 1970’s stadium rock had become a thing so box office sales would enviously get bigger but record sales. The Beatles are the biggest selling act of all time. They were then and they remain so.
@@johnp515 The Beatles could barely fill half of Candlestick Park, it wasn't the venue size that allowed Zeppelin to break their box office receipts records. Zep also is the band to knock The Beatles out of the top spot in the charts, with just their second album, supplanting Abbey Road in December of '69. And Zep did break album sales records The Beatles had held, as well.
@@Cosmo-Kramer I love zeppelin, but the records they broke? Immaterial.
The Beatles are the biggest selling band of all time.
@@TheRetroManRandySavage They are not "immaterial". And my pushback on the OP was his claim that no one came close to their success, and that is not true, because in certain key measures, one band did: Led Zeppelin, in the ways in which I mentioned. And additionally so, if you broaden the question from "most successful" to "greatest", because then you get into areas like musicianship, and Zeppelin is clearly the superior band in that regard.
When Billy Preston was just 16 years old, he was hired by Little Richard to play on his European tour. During this tour, Preston met the Beatles and he is playing on this song.
The Beatles idolized Little Richard.
Billy Preston is the true 5th Beatle. I still listen to his song Will it Go Round in Circles along with My Sweet Lord and Nothing From Nothing all which are on my playlist
Billy played on I Want You (She's So Heavy) but he wasn't there for the Come Together sessions. The keys here were either Paul or John on Fender Rhodes electric piano, nobody quite knows which.
I remember getting the goosebumps in 1969 and here I am in 2024 still getting the bumps. thank you.
I want to make clear that Chuck Berry did not sue. Berry did not own the rights to You Can't Catch Me, the owner was Morris Levy, who sued.
Right...and it was over that "here come old flat top" lyric and the basic melody line of that part of the song.
When the Beatles first came to America, a reporter asked "what would you like to see now that your here" and they said "we want to see Muddy Waters" and the interviewer said in earnest "where is that". At the time, blues was not in the limelight of popularity. It was when the British (music) invasion happened, that made the masses sit up and take note. I kinda think the 60s invented everything that happened in music since then. Good reaction fellas.
The band that has no pigeon holes. They dabbled in every genre. Best band of all time.
Do more Beatles!!!
Blues, rhythm and blues and little richard huge but also Carl Perkins which is actually their biggest idol. he wrote some of elvis's biggest hits blue suede shoes and more, but in rockabilly style.
Just found this channel. I'm a Boomer from Chicago who came up on this music. When The Beatles invaded we know they were playing their version of our rhythm and blues back to us. We heard how John, Paul, George and Ringo appreciated American R&B and rock 'n roll.
Oh man! Great to see you guys checkin The Beatles out! You will soon come to realize why theyre the greatest band in the history of music. Only if you continue to keep listening to their catalog. They literally have hundreds of excellent songs and thats no exaggeration. In an 8 year span they released 11 albums. One being a double and 32 singles not found on the albums. You guys need to see what you've been missing!
The British Invasion groups ALL came up listening to Blues. They actually brought American Blues BACK to the America mainstream. ❤
The Beatles were only together for around 8 years from 1962 to 1970 and in that time changed popular music forever.
Only recorded for around 8 years - they'd been honing their craft for years before.
@@tomeisenmenger7048 Yes, I’m well aware of that. The point I was making was that their influence on the world is all the more astounding when you consider the number of years they were putting their music out there as a group.
@@tomeisenmenger7048 You're e totally right. So may people get that wrong. Ringo did not join until Aug 1962 but they were STILL the Beatles before him.
@@penname5766 Yes that's a better way to put it.
@@thomastimlin1724I didn’t ‘get it wrong’. I know all about their history as a skiffle band and playing the circuit and Hamburg etc etc, but I was talking about the years that they officially released their music as ‘The Beatles’. I’m sure most people are aware that they couldn’t possibly have sprung up overnight because they were not a manufactured pop group.
Greatest band ever! Listen to their music through the years and you can see how much they evolved. Even their earlier music was fantastic!
They were ahead of their time and ahead of our time.
12 albums in 7 years. You should take a day out of your lives and listen to them all in order. You’ll be blown away by their talent and growth in such a short time. And you’ll be happy. Because Beatles makes people happy.
Great Reaction Guys. From 1960 they played for 7 hours a night for 5 months without a break to perfect their Art. From 1962 until 1970 they released 230 songs and have sold TWICE as many records as the next 2 Artists (Elvis/MJ ) COMBINED and at one time had 14 hits in The Billboard Top 100 at the same time including ALL THE TOP 5. They influenced more Artists than any other and were the first artists to perform in an outdoor stadium(1965:Shea Stadium). Broke 4 World Records. What do you think of Across The Universe? In My Life? Something (Sinatra said "the best love song of all time" etc
Love how the name of the song suggests both sexual innuendo and a call for unity. Lennon was so talented in the way he played with lyrics to have multiple meanings.
Timothy Leary was running for president and asked John to write a campaign song for him. So that's how it started out, with "Come Together" being the campaign theme of unity. But Leary got arrested for pot possession and had to drop out of the race, and John took the song in a different direction. He turned it into a funky dadaist word salad with a hypnotic bluesy groove.
This song shows just how well they can groove. People who knock their musicianship baffle me. Only real musicians can groove like that.
I've heard this song thousands of times and I still love it.
Such a joy to see The Beatles turn on a new audience.
Thankyou for keeping the beatles aliv for new genrations to come
The brilliance the Beatles add to any style of music is remarkable,..
Roy Orbison was NOT blind, I'm happy to report. He just went for the Ray-Ban wearing image.
Lennon / McCartney were THE BEATLES' main singers, but George and Ringo would have solo vocals on Beatle albums and during their LIVE in concert tours.
Yes, they all sang, they were all absurdly talented, and we are forever blessed to have had these four guys "come together" and create the best rock music the world was privileged enough to hear. RIP John and George 🖤
Always fun to watch that lightbulb of recognition go on lol!
More than this song hit #1, they had "20" #1songs on the Billboard Hot 100, and "36" top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 as well. They are more than just some influential band that started the British Invasion, they are the biggest selling music artist of all time. The Top 10 list (As published by business insider) of the biggest selling music artists of all time as of June 28, 2023 is as follows: #10)Pink Floyd, #9) AC/DC, #8) Elton John, #7) Billy Joel, #6) Michael Jackson, #5) Led Zeppelin, #4) Eagles, #3) Elvis Presley, #2) Garth Brooks, #1) The Beatles.
One other quick note. They didn't lift the entire song from Chuck Berry, John took the Chuck Berry Lyric "Here come a flat-top, he was moving up with me" and changed it to "Here come old flat top, He come, grooving up slowly". That was the extent of it. No other music, melody or lyrics were taken. John Lennon and Chuck Berry were friends, and if I remember correctly, the lawsuit was dropped with the stipulation that John would record a couple of Chuck's songs which John then put onto his solo album "Rock 'N' Roll".
Check out the song "Don't Let Me Down" from their last live performance that they did on a London Rooftop (with Billy Preston on the keys). I attached the link below:
ruclips.net/video/NCtzkaL2t_Y/видео.html
Peace
The remarkable thing about Come Together is that it still sounds modern today. In fact, compared to today's mainstream music, it sounds better than modern.
All of the music from back then sounded better than the corporate crap put out today.
@@sheila1965troubles I think so too, but I'm an old guy so I suppose I would. It's interesting when young people make the same observation though. Sadly, with the rapid growth of AI, it's likely to get even more formulaic and derivative.
The fifth Beatle was the great keyboardist Billy Preston. He joined them on the last two albums, which included this song. So, yes, a brother was the only musician that played with them (Clapton played guitar on one song). The producer George Martin is often called the fifth Beatle because of his incredible influence with orchestral arraignments and cutting edge recording techniques. THe band was very experimental. Within a very short time they moved from the "I want to Hold Your Hand " to multi-layered montages. But you are right about the influences. Their very earliest influences were American Rock-a Billy, but once they came to America, in 1965, they fell in love with Motown. Their album Rubber Soul showed those influences. As others have said, they simply are the greatest band. The odds of four musical genius's coming together (no pun intended) in the same city and time. I was so fortunate to grow up listening to them. They changed the world. They changed my world. I would not be who I am without them,
Ob La Di Ob La Da- Beatles. Gents their catalogue of bangers runs sooo deep. They were the 60s and conquered the billboard music charts in the 60s and early 70s. Love for you to check out this catchy tune that I know you heard at least a little of. Great reaction to the Beatles!
Ringo is excellent in this song and each artist shines individually!!!
Thanks for that! I love how George Harrison's lead gently walks us out of the song.
Oh, I envy you for the journey on which you are about to embark. One of the most remarkable catalogs of music, ever! They experimented and some might even say discovered new genres and styles. Their musical progression in just a few short years, is nothing short of astounding.
If in their entire lives, they haven't been able to free up 5 minutes to listen even once to a group said to be the best in history, I doubt they're "about to embark" on much of a journey.
Next song by the BEATLES should be their LIVE VERSION on the DAVID FROST show singing HEY JUDE. You will see how great live they were as a band, and groundbreaking.
Great Call..
The Beatles are the GOAT! All 4 are lead singers. Paul and John are the biggest, most successful songwriting team of all time. They would get together once a week for 3 hours and would write a hit song from beginning to end in those 3 hours. Their second album was recorded in just 10 hours. They came on the scene here in the US in 1964, 3 months after JFK was killed and the whole country was in a horrible funk! What a breath of fresh air!
This band, in early 1964, had hit songs the top 5 slots in the top 10 at the same time! They stopped touring in 1966 because the audience was screaming so loud, they couldn’t hear themselves play anymore! Crowds filled the airports and the streets and the venues in every country they toured. Most of their songs were about peace and love. They could play any genre from pop to hard rock to lullaby’s and children’s songs, old timey songs, beautiful ballads, and protest songs. They became a studio band and put together some amazing songs, many of which would be difficult to perform on stage at the time. We call it ART on vinyl! They turned music into an art form. And they literally created new genres…punk rock, heavy metal, progressive rock, and even a song depicting the spoken word. In their very last album, Abbey Road, the last song was a bunch of unfinished songs, strung together in an absolutely gorgeous medley with a special message to all of humanity at the end…their last message to all of us! Very fitting!
The Beatles had 21 number one hits on the Billboard charts, 34 more songs in the top 10, and 71 more made it into the top 40 radio rotation charts. All 14 albums charted. Multiple music awards. Each of the 4 Beatles had super successful solo careers after they broke up, but most music professors, music theorists agree with their producer, George Martin, that the sum of their parts, separately, do not equal the sum of their parts together. Meaning, they were all better together, as a group. They still outsell every other band! Even today. They were and still are, experts in marketing themselves without touring! They created the first music videos and had the first satellite feed around the world when they performed All You Need is Love for the first time! What a message! Something everyone needed to hear in the late 60’s!
The Traveling Wilbury’s album as a group Beatles George Harrison put together, very organically, on a particular day. They were all friends of George and each other. They just happened to end up together one day at someone’s house. None were touring at the time. They spent 10 days writing enough songs to make an album…which they wrote and recorded and it won a Grammy. They got together and also recorded 1 more album. Great Supergroup.
My favorite all time band. Guys..they have so many amazing songs. Do “I want you”
My favorite song by The traveling wilburys was end of the line. Before they were able to finish the song and the video Roy Orbison died. They finished the video with the little rocking chair with Roy orbison's guitar in it rocking back and forth throughout the video.
Chuck went easy on the Beatles and didn't ask for money. He knew Lennon who wrote the song was a huge Chuck Berry fan and he was paying homage. All he asked them to do was record two Chuck Berry songs because he knew how many records they sold and the royalties that came from them. They broke up in a few months, but John Lennon fulfilled the commitment on his 1976 album Shaved Fish which were all covers of some of his favorite songs from the 50's including two of Chuck's. Berry was still making royalties from two songs (Roll Over Beethoven and Rock & Roll Music) that the Beatles covered in their early days.
The album was "Rock and Roll". "Shaved Fish "was Lennon's greatest hits album
My bad, ofc it was Rock and Roll. As in 50's Rock and Roll. I got the album when it came out. I liked some of the tracks, but not used to Lennon doing a whole album of covers. Really the only two Lennon albums I truly loved were Plastic Ono Band and Imagine.@@josephdonato8154
Yeah, but it wasn't Chuck Berry driving that action. It was Morris Levy, who owned the song publishing company. Songwriting royalties get split 50/50 between songwriters and song publishers. Songwriters who know the business own their own publishing company. Chuck Berry didn't; neither did Lennon/McCartney - which is how Michael Jackson was eventually able to buy the publishing rights to almost all the Beatles songs.
Brothers Johnson covered "Come Together" on their debut album (1976)...
The Great Beatles! Always love their music, they all sing ,thank you guys
This song perfectly encapsulates a big part of the genius of the Beatles...namely, their ability to take almost any style of music (in this instance, blues/rock/psychedelia), make it their own and make it so damn listenable.
"Another song?!" Guys, start with their first album, side one, song one, and work your way through ALL of their songs. They were innovators once they broke out of the pop rock mold, there's a reason why we still talk about them today and why you'll know more of their songs than you realize. And give Ringo his props, he had his own string of hits in the early to mid 70s after The Beatles broke up in 1970.
There were few bands specifically writing their own material [the Beach Boys did for sure], and no one was wearing long hair...so they were already innovators before changing from pop rock/touring to studio work, which was ever changing, and as you know they kicked down the door for everyone else. They saved rock and roll from dying on the vine [which was what the adults wanted...(why do you think Elvis was Drafted? Luck of the draw? Hell no... the paranoid government wanted to stop rock and roll, it was a "commie plot...").
Seeing as your interested in listening to more of the Beatles here are some more recommendations, split into specific sounds as their discography is so vast and genre-bending.
‘Don’t let me down’ is probably a good transition from come together as they’re quite similar and have that bluesy feel.
If you want straight heavy rock music I’d recommend ‘I want you she’s so heavy’, ‘revolution’, ‘Hester skelter’, ‘hey bulldog’
Some soulful songs are ‘let it be’, ‘oh darling’, ‘hey Jude’
Trippy psychedelic I’d say ‘strawberry fields forever’, ‘a day in the life’, ‘Lucy in the sky’, ‘I am the walrus’, ‘blue jay way’
George has some amazing songs like ‘something’ and ‘while my guitar gently weeps’
Overall, I think the best idea is to listen to some of the songs that have music videos on their channel as they are the most accessible and popular ones
Billy Preston was the 5th Beatle. He played keyboards on “Get Back” and several other tracks. Love your new reaction channel. The enjoyment and happiness on your faces as you discover and revisit great old music makes me smile and puts me in a great mood. Thank you very much for your combined efforts!
"I Wanna Hold Your Hand" - 1964. "Come Together" - 1969. A ton of evolution for The Beatles during those short 5 years.
From 1960 they played for 7 hours a night for 5 months without a break to perfect their Art. From 1962 until 1970 they released 230 songs and have sold TWICE as many records as the next 2 Artists (Elvis/MJ ) COMBINED and at one time had 14 hits in The Billboard Top 100 at the same time including ALL THE TOP 5. They influenced more Artists than any other and were the first artists to perform in an outdoor stadium(1965:Shea Stadium). Broke 4 World Records. What do you think of Across The Universe? In My Life? Something (Sinatra said "the best love song of all time" etc
"Love Me Do", 1962. "Abbey Road", 1969.
At Lennon's request, McCartney played a Fender Rhodes electric piano, with McCartney later recalling that Lennon "wanted a piano lick to be very swampy and smokey, and I played it that way and he liked that a lot" (from Wikipedia)
Wilberrys were exceptional! Roy s voice was that of velvet. Rip to ones we've lost 😢 but 🎉 em
Paul's bass so tasty. Probably their funkiest outside of jams.
i consider everything up to '65 "warm up" beatles. they were young and finding their ground. "i wanna hold your hand" was from that era. their best album, many, most(?), including me, say is "the white album" ('68). they've influenced almost everyone who came after them, it seems. every rock and roll artist knows many beatles songs. they're staples. funny watching you guys recognize the hook. haha. my 3 favorite albums are the white album, sgt pepper and magical mystery tour. as with many of their later, better albums, they're albums - meant to be heard start to finish.
Had a Beatles phase in my teens, their whole catalogue is worth a dive (though Revolver and Rubber Soul are my personal favourites).
Timothy Leary (LSD guru and activist) was running for California governor around 1969 and asked Lennon to write a campaign song for him. That’s how this classic came about.
Yeah, right on about The Beatles' blues and R&B influence. The adored American B/R&B, covered songs, and met and worked with artists whenever they could. Little Richard bragged that he taught Paul the high "WOO". Yeah, the Beatles covered Twist And Shout on their debut album, which was recorded in one day. John sang it last because he knew he would blow out his voice, and the performance is classic. Matthew Broderick lip synced to it in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. And yes, they did cover Chuck, with Roll Over Beethoven--so fun hearing it sung with a Liverpool accent.
Paul McCartney on bass, and Ringo Star on drums is IMO one of the most underrated rhythm sections in rock. Never flashy or attention getting, but always exactly supporting the song without getting in the way. I often spend entire songs just listening to McCartney's melodious, bouncing bass. I love it.
Contrapuntal genius on that bass!
John Lennon formed The Beatles! He brought Paul in. Paul brought George in, and all of them asked Ringo to be the drummer! George wrote and sang at least two songs on each album starting around 1966. I think George wrote about 33 songs. Ringo would sing one song on each album. John and Paul switched lead vocals and wrote most of the songs. Any songs off Rubber Soul (1965), Revolver (1966), Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) and Abbey Road (1969) are amazing. I can't begin to list them here!
Ringo was the lead singer several Beatles' songs. Yellow Submarine and With A Little Help From My Friends are the biggest hits where Ringo was the lead singer. There were 10+ songs where Ringo sang lead including Octopus's Garden.
Everytime (almost) anyone says "yeh I heard of the Beatles but..." it's followed by "Wait, what, this is the Beatles?...I heard this!" 😂
Beatles are in the very DNA of Western Music❤
Did they have "a sound"? they had Nucleotides!
A band that made:-
I wanna hold your hand,
Girl,
A day in the life,
I want you (she's so heavy) Helter Skelter,
Revolution,
Let it Be
And sooooo many more!
I'm 54 and I listen to everything. Saw the birth of rap like some rap artists jazz classical huge prog rock metal classic rock fan. The Beatles did get influenced by 50s and 60s black artists. But for me...the most important band of the last 100 years
Good on ya, THE Beatles reaction videos will definitely win you new followers😍
One of their biggest hit was by George " Something ". It was written about his wife Pattie Boyd who divorced George and married Eric Claton who also wrote many songs about her. In total Pattie had about 7 songs written about her.
You TOTALLY must do The Traveling Wilburys, and George Harrison's 1987 ''When We Was Fab'' (great video).
There is something really special about the period of 1960-1980 in music , so much fantastic music that we are still listening to was produced. And not in just one genre but all over. Personally I think it was a time of experimentation before labels figured through computers how to format what makes a hit song.
By far my favorite Beatles song. Perfection.
Handle with Care and End of the Line are two popular Wilburys songs well worth a listen.
“Twist and Shout" is a 1961 song written by Phil Medley and Bert Berns (later credited as "Bert Russell"). It was originally recorded by the Top Notes, but it did not become a hit in the record charts until it was reworked by the Isley Brothers in 1962. The song has been covered by several artists, including the Beatles, Salt-N-Pepa, and Chaka Demus & Pliers, who experienced chart success with their versions.
The Beatles loved black artists and showed their respect by covering a ton of songs by such artists as Larry Williams "Bad Boy" and You Make Me Dizzy Miss Lizzy", Arthur Alexander's "Anna", The Marvelettes "Please Mr. Postman", the Miracles "You Really Got a Hold on Me", Chuck Berry's Roll Over Beethoven", Barret Strong's "Money" and numerous others. When the Beatles played in Jacksonville on their first US tour they were told that blacks wouldn't be allowed into the venue and they responded if that was the case they would not play if they were not let in. If someone hasn't mentioned it yet the keys were played on this entire album (Abbey Road) by the legendary Billy Preston. You guys are great. Don't stop.
Band was in turmoil when some of their best stuff was released. This music will last forever , great band .
The best reaction to the most incredible song from the genius that is The Beatles
Great reaction guys
One of their best songs. One of my favorites from them, like top 5. When I listen to this song I get groovy. 😎 Relaxed. A certain state of mind would definitely appreciate this type of song.
Great reaction. Thank you gentlemen.
I was born in 1960 and my older sister had every one of their albums and I wore them out!
As for who sang - all of them did, each of them with Beatles hits to their credit, even Ringo (“Octopus’s Garden”, “Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” (as “Billy Shears” 😆), “Yellow Submarine”)!
Generally speaking, each Beatle tended to take the vocal lead on tunes they particularly wrote, often with one or more of the others singing harmony parts or adding novelty voices.
While My Guitar Gently Weeps, you must react to written and sung by George. It'll blow you away
best of the best guitar riff in the world please check out Jeff Healy doing While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Then check out Prince playing the solo at a tribute show.
Great reaction! If you went through their 211 song catalog, that of which 186 were written by them, you will probably say you've heard about 80 of them from tv, movies, commercials, video games etc. That 211 catalog, about 15 albums worth, 49 top 40 hits, was all within a tiny 8 year window. Mind blowing!
Great reaction fella's - your joy was felt. And yes! McCartney modeled his voice after Little Richard when doing fast rockers. The band loves Chuck Berry, Otis Redding, Elmore James, female R&B groups from the Motown label. In fact their early sound, is heavily influence by early 60's R&B. You'll love some that sound as well. Love that line "one and one and one is three - got to be good looking 'cause he so hard to see". Lennon speaking about being ignored.
Great - You guys were really happy listening to it. nice review!
Love this reaction.....❤
Actually Chuck Berry did not sue them it was a label guy. It was one lyric where Chuck sings "Here come an old flat top (police car) cruising up slowly". John Lennon sings "Here comes old flat top grooving up slowly". He made an album and gave the label rep all royalities.
Never heard it? Wow. Glad you heard it in 2024. Great song.
Ya guys cookin these reactions!❤🔥🔥🔥
Ringo Starr occasionally sang lead vocals with the group, usually for one song on each album, including "Yellow Submarine" and "With a Little Help from My Friends". He also wrote and sang the Beatles songs "Don't Pass Me By" and "Octopus's Garden", and is credited as a co-writer of four others.
"In late 1969, "Come Together" was the subject of a copyright infringement claim brought against Lennon by Big Seven Music, the publisher of Chuck Berry's "You Can't Catch Me". Morris Levy, the owner of Big Seven Music, contended that it sounded similar musically to Berry's original and shared some lyrics (Lennon sang: "Here come ol' flattop, he come groovin' up slowly", and Berry's had sung: "Here come a flattop, he was movin' up with me"). Before recording, Lennon and McCartney deliberately slowed the song down and added a heavy bass riff in order to make the song more original. The case was settled out of court in 1973, with Levy's lawyers agreeing that Lennon would compensate by recording three Big Seven songs for his next album. A brief version of "Ya Ya" with Lennon and his son Julian was released on the album Walls and Bridges in 1974. "You Can't Catch Me" and another version of "Ya Ya" were released on Lennon's 1975 album Rock 'n' Roll, but the third, "Angel Baby", remained unreleased until after Lennon's death. Levy again sued Lennon for breach of contract, and was eventually awarded $6,795.00. Lennon countersued after Levy released an album of Lennon material using tapes that were in his possession and was eventually awarded $84,912.96. The album was called Roots: John Lennon Sings the Great Rock & Roll Hits."
OMG it's you guys! Loved your reaction to "All In The Family"! And you've never reacted to a Beatles song before???!!! I've hit the jackpot here!!! Really looking forward to this one!!!!
They all sang! And they all had hits when they sang
The Greatest of all !!!
another thing to add to the chuck berry thing is John played with Chuck after and they were all cool from all of it and john worshipped chuck back in the day even his solo in get back is based on certain riffs berry would play
From 1962 to 1970 The Beatles created the template for eery style of rock music that came after.... and just like all the British bands of the 60's they were just as influenced by the blues and the ORIGINAL R&B songs... from the later 50's and early 60's... They did everything first to create the modern music industry. When they came to America in 1963 they got the largest tv viewing audence in American history... shortly after that visit they held the TOP 5 slots in the American Charts... Keep on Rocking guys.
Love your reaction! Thanks. More Beatles would be great. 🔥
“The traveling Willberries”? Ok thank you for that Fenom202, I need to look that up right now.
Fantastic as ever guys, your faces reflected what most of us Beatles fans get from listening to them - pure joy. As you commented on the blues/soul/funky vibe you must give Yer Blues and Got To Get You Into My Life a blast. YB is a gnarly, raggedy arsed heavy blues beauty and GTGYIML is a horns-led slice of Stax/Funk genius, blissful.