I think the Beatles had no idea what the Stax studios were really like. But maybe that hint of going to Memphis might have spooked EMI to grant the Beatles free access to its state-of-the-art studios and free time in London. Who knows? It could have been a stunt to convince the executives that the Beatles deserved better treatment.
In an interview in Seattle 66 Paul was asked about recording in America. He said "if the price comes down we might. Memphis sound or not we'll get the London sound. It's easier & cheaper.
Interesting account. I was always under the impression that John's actual quote was "The Beatles are more popular than Jesus" not "bigger than" Jesus. There is a difference.
Not the best of idea. They were lucky being able to sound good in trident and regent and even de leane but other studios? Can’t put the Motown font on the Beatles because they sure as hell wouldn’t be interested in the wall of sound
Its like recording all the Beethoven Piano Sonatas there…… Beatles were not rock and not pop. Even if Paul and Ringo would call me a donkey for saying this. I say it anyway. Beatles were a form of classical music. From Love Me Do until Abbey Road.
You pick some great topics, Colin. I remember reading about this in the excellent newer Beatles book Revolution 1966, by Steve Turner.
Well spotted, Dave. Steve's excellent book was the inspiration
Doing revolver at stax would be like mixing oil & water, they don't go together.
Interesting video! Thx.
It all STAX up
I think the Beatles had no idea what the Stax studios were really like. But maybe that hint of going to Memphis might have spooked EMI to grant the Beatles free access to its state-of-the-art studios and free time in London. Who knows? It could have been a stunt to convince the executives that the Beatles deserved better treatment.
In an interview in Seattle 66 Paul was asked about recording in America. He said "if the price comes down we might. Memphis sound or not we'll get the London sound. It's easier & cheaper.
Interesting account.
I was always under the impression that John's actual quote was "The Beatles are more popular than Jesus" not "bigger than" Jesus. There is a difference.
Not the best of idea. They were lucky being able to sound good in trident and regent and even de leane but other studios? Can’t put the Motown font on the Beatles because they sure as hell wouldn’t be interested in the wall of sound
Its like recording all the Beethoven Piano Sonatas there……
Beatles were not rock and not pop. Even if Paul and Ringo would call me a donkey for saying this. I say it anyway.
Beatles were a form of classical music. From Love Me Do until Abbey Road.
The "it could have happened" doesn't exist!!