George was a charming singer, his voice very warm, soft and bendy to express all shades of loving and longing in the songs. And his thick Scouse is so remarkable, of course.
The Decca auditions say that whoever's voice best suited the song they were covering, they sang it. The Decca auditions show that Harrison sang as much as Lennon and McCartney. B4 the beast got to John and Paul and wooed them away, making them forget they were in a band. 😃 George actually comes out in these auditions sounding like The Crooner of the band. His voice is very different to John and Paul's, it's a bit deeper, has a bit more timbre. Very distinctive, and if you listen to music from this era, his voice honestly is something most people would expect to hear on radio. It's why I believe he's featured so prominently on these tapes. They have 3 lead singers. It was only when John and Paul started getting that attention from the Industry, that Harrison (and Starr) started getting treated like they were hired help. Ummm RINGO STARR made your band kick ass! You had a decent drummer. Then you got Ringo. That kicked you up to Boss level. And gosh. Harrison's a school chum isn't he? A friend right?
I disagree with your implication, John and Paul sang most the early Beatles songs because they wrote most of the original songs so they wrote for their voices while George didn’t have an interest in writing until he gradually began to do it more on his own. John and Paul became a beast after it was proven they could write hit after hit. Plus it’s undeniable Paul was the more crooner voice, at this time George had probably the weakest voice. Although he’ll go on to become prolly the most emotive and passionate singer in later years.
It was Brian Epstein, their manager to choose those 15 songs (12 covers + 3 Lennon-McCartney -originals). Four songs presented Harrison in lead vocal. Epstein saw his talents as a teen-pop singer.
John doesn't get enough credit for his guitar playing. Ringo called him the greatest rhythm guitar player he ever played with, and it's hard to argue with his assessment. Songs like This Boy and All My Loving are examples of really strong rhythm guitar on his part. John was always a bit self-conscience about his playing and his singing for that matter. I think it stemmed from his knowing that Paul was the better musician. But John was an artist. As he said, "You give me a tuba I'll bring you something out of it," and for my money, his was the true rock-and-roll voice of the band. RIP John. Hard to believe you've been gone longer than you were alive. Still dig your sound though. Thanks to you and the other lads from Liverpool for making me fall in love with music.
@@itinerantpatriot1196 Actually George is doing the complicated strumming on his Gretsch (with foam mutes applied) in This Boy. John is strumming dotted quarter notes on his J-160E.
imagine being the production company to turn down the beatles. im glad they did though as there is nothing better then the work that George Martin did on their songs.
Yeah, but it was God's choice only for them to not pass these auditions. If these were released and they went with Decca, they'd be controlled by some assholish producer and never get nearly as famous as they did. I'm glad that Decca rejected them or otherwise, they'd never meet George Martin, and they'd never have become the best band ever. Probably the Stones or Animals would have who knows
It is like a tune/composition taken from heaven. Indeed angels singing on the track, you know, and so are you for recognizing the sheer beauty of it. You know!! 💛
Wow, his voice has such a surprising clarity…It pulled me in just like the intro of "Mr. Moonlight." Paul is a genius-his vocal range, technique, and the versatility of his voice are all areas where he surpasses both John and George. But I feel George and John had something Paul couldn’t imitate: that unique, irreplaceable voice that could captivate you instantly.
You do realise that George Harrison is the one on lead vocals, right? Neither John Lennon nor Paul McCartney are on lead vocals here. Just thought I'd check.
@@c.syde65 Sorry for the confusion. When I said "his voice," I was referring to George's voice. What I meant was that George's vocals often go overlooked, but they’re just as captivating as John's vocals in "Mr. Moonlight." I wanted to praise the unique qualities of all three vocalists in JPG, but my poor English caused some misunderstanding. I truly appreciate George's talent and wanted to highlight it here.
Something was holding them back at this stage, at least in this recording. First, the drumming is weak. It seems that they were a little stiff. No way this reflects the power they showed in their live shows at this time.
Live bands usually don't sound as good in the studio for that exact reason. It's hard to capture the same energy in a sterile studio environment. The Beatles were a live band at this point, they needed someone who could help them become a good studio band. Enter George Martin.
Pete was in general not a great drummer. He didn't deserve to get kicked out the way he did, but replacing him with Ringo was absolutely the right choice.
Nothing inherently wrong with it here (little flat and simple but not bad, nothing Ringo couldn't also do...), but in other recordings he was stiff, sloppy and out of time. That jealousy thing is bullshit, he didn't have the chemistry or musicianship to keep being in the band. He was probably very good as a club drummer, but not much beyond that. Nice guy though, so good on him for keeping on in the face of that whole ordeal and performing to this day. Ringo all the way, though!
@@calebsankey6945 Pete was playing fast 1/4 notes on the kick drum. Just killed the feel. Pete played that way in so many songs. I suppose he didn't know any better.
The way John explained it, Pete didn't work at getting better while the other three did. Based on his drumming here, and that statement, I don't see him coming up with the drumming that set apart songs like Day in a Life, She Said, and Here Comes the Sun. Ringo really doesn't get the credit he is due mostly because that wasn't a big thing with him. He was always about the music and getting it right above all else. Also, Pete was the one who wanted to set himself apart from the group. He refused to cut his hair the way they wanted and he didn't really ingratiate himself with the other three. Maybe he was just a loner by nature, or maybe it was a mystique he wanted to create, but it played a role in his being cut loose. Finally, his mother was very overbearing and opinionated and had strong ideas on the direction the band should take. I'm sure that didn't win her any brownie points with Brian Epstein. Anyway, at the end of the day, The Beatles made the right call. Like George said, Ringo was the drummer, he just didn't show up until that part of the movie. And Pete made a fair chunk of change off his affiliation with them, advising on movies, making documentaries and the like. From what I understand he made over a million on their coattails, not a bad payday. Could the band have been more gracious, probably. But Pete did alright for himself.
@@itinerantpatriot1196 If it wasnt for pete the Beatles wouldn't have made it to Hamburg the casbah the cavern etc they may have not even become famous. Give credit where it's due.
My take on Pete was he was great in the clubs, loud and raucous, but George Martin didn't think he was good enough for recording. Then again, George didn't like Ringo either. He promptly replaced him with an established session drummer for the group's single. The Beatles made the right decision but it was certainly unfair, especially as Pete was the biggest fan draw. To slog it out in Hamburg for two years only to be dropped right as the plane to the big time was taking off, no wonder they forced Brian to do it. Anyhow, Pete's Hayman's Green album is excellent.
George was a charming singer, his voice very warm, soft and bendy to express all shades of loving and longing in the songs. And his thick Scouse is so remarkable, of course.
He was their Crooner.
He was actually my favorite singer in this band ... What's their name, again?
The Decca auditions say that whoever's voice best suited the song they were covering, they sang it. The Decca auditions show that Harrison sang as much as Lennon and McCartney.
B4 the beast got to John and Paul and wooed them away, making them forget they were in a band. 😃
George actually comes out in these auditions sounding like The Crooner of the band. His voice is very different to John and Paul's, it's a bit deeper, has a bit more timbre. Very distinctive, and if you listen to music from this era, his voice honestly is something most people would expect to hear on radio. It's why I believe he's featured so prominently on these tapes. They have 3 lead singers. It was only when John and Paul started getting that attention from the Industry, that Harrison (and Starr) started getting treated like they were hired help. Ummm RINGO STARR made your band kick ass! You had a decent drummer. Then you got Ringo. That kicked you up to Boss level. And gosh. Harrison's a school chum isn't he? A friend right?
I disagree with your implication, John and Paul sang most the early Beatles songs because they wrote most of the original songs so they wrote for their voices while George didn’t have an interest in writing until he gradually began to do it more on his own. John and Paul became a beast after it was proven they could write hit after hit.
Plus it’s undeniable Paul was the more crooner voice, at this time George had probably the weakest voice. Although he’ll go on to become prolly the most emotive and passionate singer in later years.
paul sang 7 songs john and george 4 each
It was Brian Epstein, their manager to choose those 15 songs (12 covers + 3 Lennon-McCartney -originals).
Four songs presented Harrison in lead vocal. Epstein saw his talents as a teen-pop singer.
He was. His voice is perfectly suited for that market of the time!
Amazing vocal by George and stunning rhythm guitar by John, especially that break at the 1:30 mark.
John doesn't get enough credit for his guitar playing. Ringo called him the greatest rhythm guitar player he ever played with, and it's hard to argue with his assessment. Songs like This Boy and All My Loving are examples of really strong rhythm guitar on his part. John was always a bit self-conscience about his playing and his singing for that matter. I think it stemmed from his knowing that Paul was the better musician.
But John was an artist. As he said, "You give me a tuba I'll bring you something out of it," and for my money, his was the true rock-and-roll voice of the band. RIP John. Hard to believe you've been gone longer than you were alive. Still dig your sound though. Thanks to you and the other lads from Liverpool for making me fall in love with music.
Thanks for the news flash!
Paul is pretty feckin amazing on the bass contribution to the song too. ✨ It carries and sends the song off into another dimension.
@@itinerantpatriot1196 Actually George is doing the complicated strumming on his Gretsch (with foam mutes applied) in This Boy. John is strumming dotted quarter notes on his J-160E.
imagine being the production company to turn down the beatles. im glad they did though as there is nothing better then the work that George Martin did on their songs.
Can't agree more with that sentiment!!
I always forget this wasn't on Live at the BBC, such a great performance. Even Pete's doing pretty good.
I’ve fallen in love with this song
Societal Revival....Good choice!! Thanks for bringing us these gems we rarely heard.. if we ever heard these songs at all before now..
Yeah, but it was God's choice only for them to not pass these auditions. If these were released and they went with Decca, they'd be controlled by some assholish producer and never get nearly as famous as they did. I'm glad that Decca rejected them or otherwise, they'd never meet George Martin, and they'd never have become the best band ever. Probably the Stones or Animals would have who knows
Societal Revival ....you are SO right Soc. Rev!!! Thank goodness for the Higher Power above!
Indeed!
“I know she never be with you - so take good care of my baby” with the space is my religion ❤ 1:03
Far and away my favorite song from the Decca audition.
Get it George
surprisingly that George is only 18 years old during this audition, back then is a huge opportunity compare to these day
Am I Dreaming ? This is better than finding a needle in a haystack ❗ Thank You💕 🇺🇸
I felt the same way 💗 😊😢
It is like a tune/composition taken from heaven. Indeed angels singing on the track, you know, and so are you for recognizing the sheer beauty of it. You know!! 💛
I wish they released this has a album
Yea George. Great cover by him and the lads of Liverpool for the Decca Records audition January 1st 1962. ✌n💙
Great song.
Nice one, George
this is George in the lead. Fantastic and very sweet.
Carole King. George. Heaven!
デッカオーディションにおいてもっとも 張り切っていたのはジョージだ 彼の甘酸っぱい歌声はまさに 彼の好きだった ゼリービーンそのもの。
はい
Great cover of the Bobby Vee original!
Wow, his voice has such a surprising clarity…It pulled me in just like the intro of "Mr. Moonlight." Paul is a genius-his vocal range, technique, and the versatility of his voice are all areas where he surpasses both John and George. But I feel George and John had something Paul couldn’t imitate: that unique, irreplaceable voice that could captivate you instantly.
You do realise that George Harrison is the one on lead vocals, right? Neither John Lennon nor Paul McCartney are on lead vocals here. Just thought I'd check.
@@c.syde65 Sorry for the confusion. When I said "his voice," I was referring to George's voice. What I meant was that George's vocals often go overlooked, but they’re just as captivating as John's vocals in "Mr. Moonlight." I wanted to praise the unique qualities of all three vocalists in JPG, but my poor English caused some misunderstanding. I truly appreciate George's talent and wanted to highlight it here.
@@燃えパイ Yeah, I did sort of figure that. But I wanted to make sure, just in case.
Wow
Happy 80th birthday Pete Best (November 24, 1941) !
I love "Honeymoon Song" sung by Paul.
Put this on Spotify plsss
please put this song on spotify
Bobby Vee....Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby ᴴᴰ (1961) - RUclips
I wish the Beatles did more Carole king songs . Like will you love me tomorrow and doing the locomotion for with the Beatles.
Those were songs they did play but never formally recorded.
George sounds great?!😊💙
❤
This song is a match for george
I wish I sang this before my crush left
Edit: Tnx 4 D ❤
Sounds a lot like 'Bad to Me'
Something was holding them back at this stage, at least in this recording. First, the drumming is weak. It seems that they were a little stiff. No way this reflects the power they showed in their live shows at this time.
They were hungover, they were playing in a very cold, unheated studio, and very nervous.
Live bands usually don't sound as good in the studio for that exact reason. It's hard to capture the same energy in a sterile studio environment. The Beatles were a live band at this point, they needed someone who could help them become a good studio band. Enter George Martin.
Pete was in general not a great drummer. He didn't deserve to get kicked out the way he did, but replacing him with Ringo was absolutely the right choice.
tegar kon
dont like it, i made 69th like
Olga Dąbrowska Nice
What the hell is wrong with Pete Best drumming What What What!!!!!!! Jealousy!!!
Nothing inherently wrong with it here (little flat and simple but not bad, nothing Ringo couldn't also do...), but in other recordings he was stiff, sloppy and out of time. That jealousy thing is bullshit, he didn't have the chemistry or musicianship to keep being in the band. He was probably very good as a club drummer, but not much beyond that. Nice guy though, so good on him for keeping on in the face of that whole ordeal and performing to this day. Ringo all the way, though!
@@calebsankey6945 Pete was playing fast 1/4 notes on the kick drum. Just killed the feel. Pete played that way in so many songs. I suppose he didn't know any better.
The way John explained it, Pete didn't work at getting better while the other three did. Based on his drumming here, and that statement, I don't see him coming up with the drumming that set apart songs like Day in a Life, She Said, and Here Comes the Sun. Ringo really doesn't get the credit he is due mostly because that wasn't a big thing with him. He was always about the music and getting it right above all else.
Also, Pete was the one who wanted to set himself apart from the group. He refused to cut his hair the way they wanted and he didn't really ingratiate himself with the other three. Maybe he was just a loner by nature, or maybe it was a mystique he wanted to create, but it played a role in his being cut loose. Finally, his mother was very overbearing and opinionated and had strong ideas on the direction the band should take. I'm sure that didn't win her any brownie points with Brian Epstein.
Anyway, at the end of the day, The Beatles made the right call. Like George said, Ringo was the drummer, he just didn't show up until that part of the movie. And Pete made a fair chunk of change off his affiliation with them, advising on movies, making documentaries and the like. From what I understand he made over a million on their coattails, not a bad payday. Could the band have been more gracious, probably. But Pete did alright for himself.
@@itinerantpatriot1196 If it wasnt for pete the Beatles wouldn't have made it to Hamburg the casbah the cavern etc they may have not even become famous. Give credit where it's due.
My take on Pete was he was great in the clubs, loud and raucous, but George Martin didn't think he was good enough for recording. Then again, George didn't like Ringo either. He promptly replaced him with an established session drummer for the group's single. The Beatles made the right decision but it was certainly unfair, especially as Pete was the biggest fan draw. To slog it out in Hamburg for two years only to be dropped right as the plane to the big time was taking off, no wonder they forced Brian to do it. Anyhow, Pete's Hayman's Green album is excellent.
And ringo?🤣