Hi Jeff! WTB certainly has a lot of charm.....but just like PPM.....it suffers because of what lies ahead. If something like WTB was released by Gerry and the Pacemakers, it would be their Sgt. Pepper. Ok, I'm exaggerating, but you know what I mean. WTB is very much a sequel to PPM, complete with an upbeat opening track and a finale that's a cover boasting a scorching Lennon lead vocal. Sidenote: The one-take recording of Twist and Shout is legendary......but I think Money (That's What I Want) is the better of the two. Other favorites include Paul's first standard All My Loving, George's Don't Bother Me (great guitar solo), John's moody Not a Second Time and even Hold Me Tight, which is a likable throwaway. Great video once again! Looking forward to AHDN!
Thank you! I agree Money is a stronger track. They were smart to use the same template as the first album, I just wish they had swapped some of the cover versions for the quality b-sides they were releasing, like Thank You Girl, I’ll Get You or This Boy.
Knowing that this isn't your favorite era of the Beatles, you've crafted an affectionate and informative video, nonetheless, Jeff. Something I just realized is that - for me anyway - the Beatles' early cover songs blend almost seamlessly with their originals. Whether it's in the writing or the performances, the Stones and others seem to have two distinct feels between their originals vs covers. Now, I'll admit that "Til There Was You" does stick out quick a bit against the rest of their oeuvre at the time; but for someone like me who came to these first album *after* absorbing Sgt Pepper's or the White Album, TTWY fits right in with Paul's penchant for 'granny music'. So it seemed right at home on a Beatles album by the time I heard it.
Thank you! It’s funny because there are probably many people who mistake some of their cover songs for originals. Songs like Money and Twist and Shout surpassed the original versions.
I totally agree with your take on these early albums. Sure you love them but something has to rank towards the bottom. It’s funny how I associate “Please Mr Postman “ more with Carpenters than the Beatles just because it doesn’t seem like a song the Beatles would do. I love how in interviews Paul or John will praise Ringo but insult him at the same time lol. “Well it wasn’t very rangy so it was one he could do.” Great job Jeff. I love this series and I’m finding out little things I didn’t know.
Thanks Gary! I’ve never understood why some of these cover songs didn’t find their way onto b-sides rather than padding out the early albums. I’ll Get You and This Boy are light years better than their cover of Please Mr Postman or You Really Got a Hold On Me..
@@jeffwhitchervinyldestinati4486 It all depends on what you want to achieve with your B-side. Phil Spector deliberately put out shoddy ones so radio deejays would concentrate on the A-side. There had already been plenty of instances when disc-jockeys went against what the record company wanted to promote, played the B-side of the 45 and made that option rise to the top of the charts. I assume that The Beatles wanted to give their fans more bang for the buck. Then again, was the choosing done by them or George Martin? (Personally, I think their version of 'You Really Got A Hold On Me' is one of their best covers; it certainly beats 'I'll Get You'.
I'm British and not in the least bit patriotic - except for some of the amazing rock bands the UK has produced. And it all started with the Beatles. Great video btw. 👍
Another great video . The Canadian version of this album was called Beatlemania ! , and I really like this one as well . In 1963/4 the energy on this album still topped anything else that was on the radio . Thanks for the video !
Another phenomenal video Jeff! Wow you truly are the master of the deep dive, brilliant job on this one brother, I’m praying you’ll be able to get through the discography 👏👏👍🤘🤘
Hi Jeff! WTB certainly has a lot of charm.....but just like PPM.....it suffers because of what lies ahead. If something like WTB was released by Gerry and the Pacemakers, it would be their Sgt. Pepper. Ok, I'm exaggerating, but you know what I mean. WTB is very much a sequel to PPM, complete with an upbeat opening track and a finale that's a cover boasting a scorching Lennon lead vocal. Sidenote: The one-take recording of Twist and Shout is legendary......but I think Money (That's What I Want) is the better of the two. Other favorites include Paul's first standard All My Loving, George's Don't Bother Me (great guitar solo), John's moody Not a Second Time and even Hold Me Tight, which is a likable throwaway.
Great video once again! Looking forward to AHDN!
Thank you! I agree Money is a stronger track. They were smart to use the same template as the first album, I just wish they had swapped some of the cover versions for the quality b-sides they were releasing, like Thank You Girl, I’ll Get You or This Boy.
Knowing that this isn't your favorite era of the Beatles, you've crafted an affectionate and informative video, nonetheless, Jeff. Something I just realized is that - for me anyway - the Beatles' early cover songs blend almost seamlessly with their originals. Whether it's in the writing or the performances, the Stones and others seem to have two distinct feels between their originals vs covers. Now, I'll admit that "Til There Was You" does stick out quick a bit against the rest of their oeuvre at the time; but for someone like me who came to these first album *after* absorbing Sgt Pepper's or the White Album, TTWY fits right in with Paul's penchant for 'granny music'. So it seemed right at home on a Beatles album by the time I heard it.
Thank you! It’s funny because there are probably many people who mistake some of their cover songs for originals. Songs like Money and Twist and Shout surpassed the original versions.
I can’t think of a better person to do a Beatles album deep dive. Your knowledge is incredible, brother. What a great video…love the early footage!
Thanks brother! 😃🤟🏻
0:23 George hot boxing that cigarette! Lol
I totally agree with your take on these early albums. Sure you love them but something has to rank towards the bottom. It’s funny how I associate “Please Mr Postman “ more with Carpenters than the Beatles just because it doesn’t seem like a song the Beatles would do. I love how in interviews Paul or John will praise Ringo but insult him at the same time lol. “Well it wasn’t very rangy so it was one he could do.” Great job Jeff. I love this series and I’m finding out little things I didn’t know.
Thanks Gary! I’ve never understood why some of these cover songs didn’t find their way onto b-sides rather than padding out the early albums. I’ll Get You and This Boy are light years better than their cover of Please Mr Postman or You Really Got a Hold On Me..
@@jeffwhitchervinyldestinati4486 It all depends on what you want to achieve with your B-side. Phil Spector deliberately put out shoddy ones so radio deejays would concentrate on the A-side. There had already been plenty of instances when disc-jockeys went against what the record company wanted to promote, played the B-side of the 45 and made that option rise to the top of the charts. I assume that The Beatles wanted to give their fans more bang for the buck. Then again, was the choosing done by them or George Martin? (Personally, I think their version of 'You Really Got A Hold On Me' is one of their best covers; it certainly beats 'I'll Get You'.
I love it Yea Yea Yea!!! Awesome Jeff👍🏻 can’t get enough of that sweet stuff😎
Thank you! 😊
I'm British and not in the least bit patriotic - except for some of the amazing rock bands the UK has produced. And it all started with the Beatles.
Great video btw. 👍
Thank you!
Another great video .
The Canadian version of this album was called Beatlemania ! , and I really like this one as well .
In 1963/4 the energy on this album still topped anything else that was on the radio .
Thanks for the video !
Thank you! I have been on the hunt for that Canadian version. 🙂
@@jeffwhitchervinyldestinati4486 I never see it up here either . I wish that they would re-release the Canadian Editions
( for old time's sake )
Another phenomenal video Jeff! Wow you truly are the master of the deep dive, brilliant job on this one brother, I’m praying you’ll be able to get through the discography 👏👏👍🤘🤘
Thank you brother, me too!
Awesome bro
Hi Jeff!!! Another killer and cool deep dive installment... cheers and be well
Thank you Cristian. Cheers!
Til There Was You is so good, that's a top overall Beatles cut for me. All My Loving, classic early Beatles. Some more great clips Jeff.
Thanks Sam! My son was in a production of the Music Man last year and got to sing Till There Was You.
Did he do it with a Hofner?
Hey Jeff. Another killer deep dive! Cheers
Thank you!
This is fantastic bro
Thank you bro
Even though it's the product of Capitol corporate greed, the American version is so much better. Same goes for Rubber Soul.
Yes, Meet the Beatles is far superior.