Stuns me that this song is still so relevant today in so many ways. Wish you could have stayed with us John Lennon. I sometimes wonder where the world would be now if you could have. Peace and love ❤
John was never afraid to openly express himself with his writing, no matter the repercussions. That continued through his solo career. Some examples being I’m a Loser, Nowhere Man, In My Life, Revolution, Strawberry Fields Forever, Don’t Let Me Down, Mother, Isolation as some examples
This was the flip-side of 'Hey Jude'. A massive hit. One small problem for some people. John's distorted guitar. No one had ever heard anything like that in a pop song. People were reported going back to the record store for exchanges thinking there was something wrong with the record. No, folks. It's the Beatles. It's what they do. It's what they're good at.
@@Itelkner Over loaded the preamp as well. I tried something similar once back in the 70s. It worked great. An amazing sound. Unfortunately, it was hard on the equipment we were using. I've never seen the hardware in the cabinet glow red before. We unplugged immediately and let it cool down.
yes, a great song. 1968. Hell of a year. Their slow bluesy version (with the 'do-wop' background) was on the so-called White Album. The single release was the same arrangement here, without the do-wops, that made it even more fun.
The Beatles were asked to financially and figuratively spearhead a revolution to overthrow governments by any means necessary. This song was John's response. He opposed the violence, but couldn't rule it out completely "out...in". The Rolling Stones were also approached and they too responded with a song "Street Fighting Man". ✌
I love this song and the acoustic version is also good. Never be sorry for expressing yourself, it is one of the reasons we love to watch your reactions. Thank you Kemi.
There are two versions (technically three) of Revolution by the Beatles. This live performance promo, The single version and a laid back version from the White Album called Revolution 1.
Thanks for your words of wisdom. I think John Lennon was involved in supporting some radical causes in late 60s and early 70s but knew that potentially that changes are not always successful and can often be destructive especially with “minds that hate” - we know through history of these extremes in 20th century of communism and fascism. But also peaceful change is possible and there have been good leaders such as MLK, Ghandi and Nelson Mandela
I don't think it's anti-revolution, I think it's anti-extremism. "But when you talk about destruction, don't you know that you can count me out"; "If you want money for people with minds that hate, all I can tell you is brother, you have to wait."
from Uruguay, South America. I congratulate you for reacting to the music that marked my youth and I follow you every day. I feel like part of my family. Greetings.
I saw something on the black Panthers. My brother had the radio on at the same time. Right after the news this song came on. I was a kid, but it left a lasting impression. Good to see a younger generation enjoying our memories.
Well, I've been a Beatles fan for almost 60 years but I've never heard this particular version of "Revolution" before. Definitely not the album version, but similar with a bit of added material. Interesting.
Really? That's interesting. I would argue that the album version is the more obscure. The album version (the slower one) is called 'Revolution 1' whereas this version (the fast/louder one) is called 'Revolution' and was released as a single B-side alongside 'Hey Jude' (which was the A-side) as it was the way more catchy/commerical version of the two. It was also released on Past Master Volume 2.
@@TheGroucho66 you're correct. I was thinking of the 45 single. But to be fair that single version was the one that got regular airplay at the time and that my generation was wholly familiar with.
@@frankiebowie6174 Yes, they are performing it live, however you'll notice that they are singing and playing over a backtrack of the original single (look at the end of the video when the last two "ALRIGHT"s aren't sung by John but are from the single). In short, yes - you are correct, however the dispute was about the differences between Revolution (the single version) and Revolution 1 (the album version) which are entirely different songs (save for the lyrics).
Listen to it again when John sings, "You can count me out," he immediately says, "in." His mind wasn't made up whether he was prepared to fight or not. On the slower album version called 'Revolution 1' made later he just says, "out." Sometimes destruction is necessary, to clear a path build something new you've got to tear down the old structure. John later said he regretted putting in the part about Chairman Mao, it was just a cheap rhyme.
Loved John doing lead! Definitely one of my favorite songs of theirs. Since u dug this so much I recommend Give Peace a Chance. Same passion, greatness.
First time i have left a comment for you, but, a while back you did a lot of Billy Joel. As a lifelong fan of his, i think you wold love "pressure", Scenes From an Italian Restaurant, live from Long Island, and and the 2006 Shae stadium concert. Just some ideas. Did you know that in 1987 he was first rock artist allowed to play in USSR. On line live. You can see KGB walking around. It was historic. Love your channel and love from Michigan.
Charles Manson (who was obviously crazy) thought that the Beatles were the four horsemen of the apocalypse as described in the Bible. In the version of this song called, "Revolution #9", they say, "don't you know that you can count me out (In)". The "in" part is very clear in that version so Manson interpreted that to mean that they were undecided as to whether or not to have a violent revolution. He thought that the entire White Album was full of cryptic messages. The "family" members who committed the murders wrote "Pigs" in blood on the wall as a reference to The Beatles' song, "Piggies" as well as "Helter Skelter", another track from the White Album. I heard a lecture from the prosecuting attorney during college (1978). It was interesting but creepy
I can't understand why you have never reacted to Robbie Williams. He is the biggest British solo artist in chart history. He beats David Bowie, Elton John, George Michael and even Paul Mccartney in solo guise for the most solo number one albums by a British artist and ties with Madonna for the second-most worldwide solo chart toppers ever. He is only beaten by Elvis. He holds the world record for fastest concert ticket sales ever with over 1.6 millions tickets sold in just one day for his 2006 world tour. Through the snobbery of the music press who don't seem to like successful artists he is virtually unknown in the US. It reminds me of when some obscure little foreign language film wins the oscar over a big popular blockbuster film. Please give him a listen. I suggest Robbie singing 'Angels' live at Knebworth from 2003. The crowd is huge and makes the cowd at Queen concerts look small. I think you will love him if you don't already know him. A master of his craft at his peak.
I've seen you leave this same comment on another reaction channel. With KSO, I think you need to make a formal request. I've heard of Robbie Williams but I don't know his music. Why don't you get the ball rolling so we can get to know him better. I've discovered artists from reaction videos that I've never heard of before. KSO will react to anything. Good luck.
I'm from the U.S.A. I remember, seeing the videos for "Rock DJ" (I definitely dig, the sample of Barry White), and "Let Me, Entertain You", but I might have been in Edinburgh, at the time. I'm sure, I saw the CD single, for "Rock DJ", stateside. I got, the "Live 8" concert, on DVD, and I seem to recall Robbie perform "Angels", but he lets the crowd sing, so I missed parts, as he romps around, in the crowd. Quite a showman. I think, he has done some big band, crooner type music, as well. Correct me, if I'm wrong.
@@calebclunie4001 Yes, you're correct. He did do some crooner stuff for a bit. I think he's like a lot of singers who once past the moment in time where they're huge start seaching for other stuff to sing. Quite sad really cos I'm sure lots of people around him tell him his new stuff is good when it really isn't. For a short period of time though back in the day he was probably the biggest artist in the world. That's what we should remember.
@@jonhutchins3818Just click the upturned symbol to the right of the title of the reaction and her info will drop down - reaction requests, social media, etc. Different reactors do things differently I've seen some react strictly from the comments, others a paid request and others a combination. I was going to request something but she's not taking any requests at the moment because she's swamped. But stick with her. She's the best reactor I've come across and the first one I subscribed to. She truly appreciates the music unlike any other reactor. Btw, I looked up Robbie Williams reaction videos and there's four reactions. And now that I heard "Angels" I remember this. It's very familiar. I live in America so I don't know whether it was on radio or what. So you see you got me checking out Robbie Williams!
Yes, will Billy Preston arriving a year later, it's a natural assumption he'd be doing that but Nicky was floating around and jumped in. It's a shame that in any of these cases, neither Nicky or Billy were allowed to be video'd at the time.
I like the song, but I hate how it starts so promisingly and turns into a run-of-the-mill Beatles-skiffle. That's the achilles heel of Beatles (and probably one of their strengths): However hard rock (or anything different) they wanted to go, it always ended up mainstream pop. Loads of talent but switching genres wasn't one of them.
Of course, some argue say they led music into 'mainstream'. But truly, this was not a revolutionary sound by this time... they were just having fun with studio equipment and John's Casino didn't have any feedback when plugged straight into the boards instead of any amp.
He isn't shown playing the piano in the rooftop live version of Get Back either, except for a brief instant. I've heard it was because he was signed to some other company that wouldn't allow him to appear. Others here say that he's on a backing track for this footage, so yeah, maybe.
@@smitisan4984 It was common practice for different labels to contractually prevent "guest starring appearances" on either identified recordings, on-stage or on video. That's why Clapton's not given any credit on The White Album, or why George isn't identified with his own name on Cream's Goodbye album (playing guitar on BADGE). Or Billy Preston, or even George Martin from being identified as the keyboard player with the Beatles. The companies preferred the illusion - the lie - that their artists did it all themselves. Somewhere in the early '70s, that changed. Fortunately.
Stuns me that this song is still so relevant today in so many ways. Wish you could have stayed with us John Lennon. I sometimes wonder where the world would be now if you could have. Peace and love ❤
John was never afraid to openly express himself with his writing, no matter the repercussions. That continued through his solo career. Some examples being I’m a Loser, Nowhere Man, In My Life, Revolution, Strawberry Fields Forever, Don’t Let Me Down, Mother, Isolation as some examples
You can read George's lips complaining about John's mike "...it's sh*t." Oh, well, play on.
This was the flip-side of 'Hey Jude'. A massive hit. One small problem for some people. John's distorted guitar. No one had ever heard anything like that in a pop song. People were reported going back to the record store for exchanges thinking there was something wrong with the record. No, folks. It's the Beatles. It's what they do. It's what they're good at.
John plugged his guitar straight into the mixing desk.
@@Itelkner Over loaded the preamp as well. I tried something similar once back in the 70s. It worked great. An amazing sound. Unfortunately, it was hard on the equipment we were using. I've never seen the hardware in the cabinet glow red before. We unplugged immediately and let it cool down.
George Harrison wasn't that fond of the distortion, he said it's alright once in a while but not all the time.
yes, a great song. 1968. Hell of a year. Their slow bluesy version (with the 'do-wop' background) was on the so-called White Album. The single release was the same arrangement here, without the do-wops, that made it even more fun.
I grow up with the Beatles and it still is unbelievable how many great songs they had!
The Beatles were asked to financially and figuratively spearhead a revolution to overthrow governments by any means necessary. This song was John's response. He opposed the violence, but couldn't rule it out completely "out...in". The Rolling Stones were also approached and they too responded with a song "Street Fighting Man". ✌
You are "Speaking Words of Wisdom" K. Paul & John would be proud.
Favorite line...... " You say you'll change the constitution well you know we all want to change your head "......
Kemi + Beatles = 🥰
lol.. so true .
They have a song called 'Back In The U.S.S.R' you might want to check out.
I love this song and the acoustic version is also good. Never be sorry for expressing yourself, it is one of the reasons we love to watch your reactions. Thank you Kemi.
There are two versions (technically three) of Revolution by the Beatles. This live performance promo, The single version and a laid back version from the White Album called Revolution 1.
There are multiple versions by the Beatles of this song.
Hear there and everywhere, dear prudence,
"Don't you know that you can count me out (in)" In this version, he whispers "in".
Thanks for your words of wisdom. I think John Lennon was involved in supporting some radical causes in late 60s and early 70s but knew that potentially that changes are not always successful and can often be destructive especially with “minds that hate” - we know through history of these extremes in 20th century of communism and fascism. But also peaceful change is possible and there have been good leaders such as MLK, Ghandi and Nelson Mandela
My favourite Beatle song.
The most anti revolution revolution song ever written.
I don't think it's anti-revolution, I think it's anti-extremism. "But when you talk about destruction, don't you know that you can count me out"; "If you want money for people with minds that hate, all I can tell you is brother, you have to wait."
@@moonlily1 “count me out - in “
@@raymondmanderville505 just no
@@williamjordan5554 sorry guy , but I’ve listen to this song a few times over the years & at exactly 1:05 he said “ in “ . You need to relisten
@@raymondmanderville505 He does but thats being sarcastic and said from the point of view of an extremist.
from Uruguay, South America. I congratulate you for reacting to the music that marked my youth and I follow you every day. I feel like part of my family. Greetings.
Guitar sound is definitional RAD ...great version .
Famous for the count me out/in line. John Lennon being naughty.
I saw something on the black Panthers. My brother had the radio on at the same time. Right after the news this song came on. I was a kid, but it left a lasting impression. Good to see a younger generation enjoying our memories.
It seems that Every Generation is loving the Beatles, and it will continue.
Producer: John, how much distortion do you want?
John: yes.
Well, I've been a Beatles fan for almost 60 years but I've never heard this particular version of "Revolution" before. Definitely not the album version, but similar with a bit of added material. Interesting.
Really? That's interesting. I would argue that the album version is the more obscure. The album version (the slower one) is called 'Revolution 1' whereas this version (the fast/louder one) is called 'Revolution' and was released as a single B-side alongside 'Hey Jude' (which was the A-side) as it was the way more catchy/commerical version of the two. It was also released on Past Master Volume 2.
@@TheGroucho66 The fast version like this is on the Hey Jude album. Last song on side 1.
@@TheGroucho66 you're correct. I was thinking of the 45 single. But to be fair that single version was the one that got regular airplay at the time and that my generation was wholly familiar with.
Wouldn’t this be the live version of their single?
@@frankiebowie6174 Yes, they are performing it live, however you'll notice that they are singing and playing over a backtrack of the original single (look at the end of the video when the last two "ALRIGHT"s aren't sung by John but are from the single). In short, yes - you are correct, however the dispute was about the differences between Revolution (the single version) and Revolution 1 (the album version) which are entirely different songs (save for the lyrics).
This basically is saying don't get too extreme with your radicalism and don't get violent.
I like the way you see, and then you explain the words of the song. Cool.
You know in the released single, they cut out your "favorite part." But every song sooooo different. Crazy good! We love you K.S.O.!! Thanks!
To this day, this song is still banned in China.
Yes the slow more mellow version they did was also very popular
So popular that the Stones rearranged their same-time hit HONKY TONK WOMEN into a slow, more acoustic version COUNTRY HONK.
Listen to it again when John sings, "You can count me out," he immediately says, "in." His mind wasn't made up whether he was prepared to fight or not. On the slower album version called 'Revolution 1' made later he just says, "out." Sometimes destruction is necessary, to clear a path build something new you've got to tear down the old structure. John later said he regretted putting in the part about Chairman Mao, it was just a cheap rhyme.
Loved John doing lead! Definitely one of my favorite songs of theirs. Since u dug this so much I recommend Give Peace a Chance. Same passion, greatness.
In the bootleg world this version is known as the "shoo be doo wop" version. The boys don't sound too bad live eh?
They could rock... and swing!
Swings so hard!
This was the B Side of Hey Jude and the youth club were not so keen on us blasting this side out!
First time i have left a comment for you, but, a while back you did a lot of Billy Joel. As a lifelong fan of his, i think you wold love "pressure", Scenes From an Italian Restaurant, live from Long Island, and and the 2006 Shae stadium concert. Just some ideas. Did you know that in 1987 he was first rock artist allowed to play in USSR. On line live. You can see KGB walking around. It was historic. Love your channel and love from Michigan.
Vocals are live, but instruments are pre-recorded.
I Love the way you smile.
Charles Manson (who was obviously crazy) thought that the Beatles were the four horsemen of the apocalypse as described in the Bible. In the version of this song called, "Revolution #9", they say, "don't you know that you can count me out (In)". The "in" part is very clear in that version so Manson interpreted that to mean that they were undecided as to whether or not to have a violent revolution. He thought that the entire White Album was full of cryptic messages. The "family" members who committed the murders wrote "Pigs" in blood on the wall as a reference to The Beatles' song, "Piggies" as well as "Helter Skelter", another track from the White Album. I heard a lecture from the prosecuting attorney during college (1978). It was interesting but creepy
Great comments, KSO!
And the mic on this broadcast was bad. You can can see George look at Paul and mouth "JOhn's mic is shit."
Nice keyboards by Nicky Hopkins
Great song!
Thanks for the memories, geez I'm getting old,lol🤣
You and me both!
@@SincerelyK.S.O. 😆
I can't understand why you have never reacted to Robbie Williams. He is the biggest British solo artist in chart history.
He beats David Bowie, Elton John, George Michael and even Paul Mccartney in solo guise for the most solo number one albums by a British artist and ties with Madonna for the second-most worldwide solo chart toppers ever. He is only beaten by Elvis.
He holds the world record for fastest concert ticket sales ever with over 1.6 millions tickets sold in just one day for his 2006 world tour.
Through the snobbery of the music press who don't seem to like successful artists he is virtually unknown in the US.
It reminds me of when some obscure little foreign language film wins the oscar over a big popular blockbuster film.
Please give him a listen.
I suggest Robbie singing 'Angels' live at Knebworth from 2003. The crowd is huge and makes the cowd at Queen concerts look small. I think you will love him if you don't already know him. A master of his craft at his peak.
I've seen you leave this same comment on another reaction channel. With KSO, I think you need to make a formal request. I've heard of Robbie Williams but I don't know his music. Why don't you get the ball rolling so we can get to know him better. I've discovered artists from reaction videos that I've never heard of before. KSO will react to anything. Good luck.
I'm from the U.S.A.
I remember, seeing the videos for "Rock DJ" (I definitely dig, the sample of Barry White), and "Let Me, Entertain You", but I might have been in Edinburgh, at the time.
I'm sure, I saw the CD single, for "Rock DJ", stateside.
I got, the "Live 8" concert, on DVD, and I seem to recall Robbie perform "Angels", but he lets the crowd sing, so I missed parts, as he romps around, in the crowd.
Quite a showman.
I think, he has done some big band, crooner type music, as well.
Correct me, if I'm wrong.
@@calebclunie4001 Yes, you're correct. He did do some crooner stuff for a bit. I think he's like a lot of singers who once past the moment in time where they're huge start seaching for other stuff to sing. Quite sad really cos I'm sure lots of people around him tell him his new stuff is good when it really isn't.
For a short period of time though back in the day he was probably the biggest artist in the world. That's what we should remember.
@@danalyntuthill1538 I have no idea how to make a formal request on here. I thought you just asked for songs in the comments
@@jonhutchins3818Just click the upturned symbol to the right of the title of the reaction and her info will drop down - reaction requests, social media, etc. Different reactors do things differently I've seen some react strictly from the comments, others a paid request and others a combination. I was going to request something but she's not taking any requests at the moment because she's swamped. But stick with her. She's the best reactor I've come across and the first one I subscribed to. She truly appreciates the music unlike any other reactor. Btw, I looked up Robbie Williams reaction videos and there's four reactions. And now that I heard "Angels" I remember this. It's very familiar. I live in America so I don't know whether it was on radio or what. So you see you got me checking out Robbie Williams!
Not being politically correct or Revolutionary but checkout Ukrainian band Sershen and Zaratskaya Bad Romance
Hmm, to bad they didn't show Billy Preston on keys..
Because it wasn't him. Nicky Hopkins
Yes, will Billy Preston arriving a year later, it's a natural assumption he'd be doing that but Nicky was floating around and jumped in. It's a shame that in any of these cases, neither Nicky or Billy were allowed to be video'd at the time.
Firefly soon?
I like the song, but I hate how it starts so promisingly and turns into a run-of-the-mill Beatles-skiffle. That's the achilles heel of Beatles (and probably one of their strengths): However hard rock (or anything different) they wanted to go, it always ended up mainstream pop. Loads of talent but switching genres wasn't one of them.
Of course, some argue say they led music into 'mainstream'. But truly, this was not a revolutionary sound by this time... they were just having fun with studio equipment and John's Casino didn't have any feedback when plugged straight into the boards instead of any amp.
I can hear Billy Preston, but I can’t see him
He isn't shown playing the piano in the rooftop live version of Get Back either, except for a brief instant. I've heard it was because he was signed to some other company that wouldn't allow him to appear. Others here say that he's on a backing track for this footage, so yeah, maybe.
@@smitisan4984 It was common practice for different labels to contractually prevent "guest starring appearances" on either identified recordings, on-stage or on video. That's why Clapton's not given any credit on The White Album, or why George isn't identified with his own name on Cream's Goodbye album (playing guitar on BADGE). Or Billy Preston, or even George Martin from being identified as the keyboard player with the Beatles. The companies preferred the illusion - the lie - that their artists did it all themselves. Somewhere in the early '70s, that changed. Fortunately.
Billy Preston isn’t playing on this it is Nicky Hopkins on piano
I hear Nicky Hopkins
You said erect twice, once was a mistake the second well hmm.
Good song, bad version.