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True, I personally feel Paul was at his best when he did these soulful ballads. I'm not so crazy about his playful sweet tunes. They're a little saccharine for me.
Yes of course the other Beatles were on this song but it was written totally by Paul. As most of their songs were written individually after they quit touring. Of course they get in the recording and all the Beatles contribute their parts. But on this one I don't think any of the other Beatles played on this. Same with Eleanor Rigby and there was another one that they just had an orchestra
I, too love the strings. It adds to the melancholy feel of the song. You can hear Paul's heart break on that last refrain " dont leave me standing here, lead me to your door."
I was born in 1963. I am an only child who was raised ( and still live ) on the family farm I discovered the Beatles in the mid-late 70's when I heard Got To Get You Into My Life on the radio. It was a moment that I will never forget! I played French Horn in the school band at that time. But, then I bought a bass guitar and began learning Beatles songs. I would buy an album and learn every bass line before I purchased another record. That was my disciplined approach. I knew that I wanted to become a musician. A couple of years later, I purchased a Gretch guitar ( because George Harrison played one ). When I graduated high school I went to Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass. where I studied jazz ( due to the fact that jazz is a great learning tool ) The Beatles were largely dismissed at a school like that. But, I never lost my love of their music. During my twenties, I played mostly as a solo act with an acoustic guitar while also developing a Beatles show that lasted for one hour. I recorded all backing tracks at home but performed the lead guitar parts live and, of course, sang live as well. I even had a Seargent Pepper's outfit to wear on stage. Music has brought me so much joy and I have met and worked with wonderful musicians. I love the fact that you are just now discovering this music for yourself! It is so good to see you taking this journey. By, the way, I still play today. Take Care, Scott.
The Beatles LAST #1 Hit!! So POWERFUL! You can FEEL the PAIN in Paul's voice at the pending BREAK-UP!! Billy's 'Cover' is fine, but this is REAL EMOTION!!
Love Paul's voice on this one. He doesn't sound like he warmed up to sing at all. He just opened his mouth and what came out was the final track. If this was on American Idol or The Voice the singer would try to make every note perfect. Paul sounds like he's been crying for an hour and then recorded the song...so much emotion.
That’s what I was thinking! Either he cried right beforehand, or... He was trying to keep it together for the length of the song... There’s a part of the song where, it sort of sounds like a yawn? Maybe? But I keep thinking that maybe he was choking up or tearing up? Something like that...
For my money, one of McCartney's best composition. just gorgeous. A lot of people always give Phil Specter a lot of shit for his production on this, but i personally love it. You can hear the stripped down version on 'let it be naked' and the song certainly holds up in the stripped down setting but, i think the strings, the choir, the horns are perfect on this...
This song is so packed with emotion as far as I can tell. Paul's voice is poignant and wistful and matches the lyrics. It never fails to touch me. Apart from the seemingly obvious interpretation as a love song , I've always thought that perhaps Paul was reaching out to John knowing that there was a developing void between them. In places, Paul's voice sounds like he is close to tears. It is difficult to pick any one Beatle song as being special but this one comes close. Glad you loved it Harri. I really enjoy hearing these songs, that I have grown up with, through your ears.
I agree with you I think Paul was reaching out to John who by then had lost himself in drugs and was besotted by yoko and leaving the Beatles behind. I think John's behaviour affected all of them very deeply and we have George singing All things must pass and Ringo with his song Photograph. Different songs but somehow the same theme. John lost his way and was leaving them behind. The end was approaching. So sad I can't help my tears and the sense of loss I feel. I'm certain that they would be back working together had John not been so tragically taken away. 🙏
I think you should listen to the the Let it Be Naked version where Paul has the song he wanted. I remember this song from my teenage years. I love it and I loved it more once I heard the Naked version.
@@porflepopnecker4376 I guess it has to do with the fact that we're so used to it, but in this case I think Paul was right. This is a true singer-songrwiter type of song where Paul is supposed to shine, and I think the orchestration makes it too "epic" and takes away from the calmness and simplicity of the song. The naked version sounds better to me. I have the same feeling on "Acroos The Universe" by the way.
For me this song gets me because Paul is feeling this song, these lyrics in the depth of his heart and you can hear it in his voice. This is all about the break up of the band and it was one of the worst times in Paul’s life
I fully agree... I can clearly hear it in his voice as well. I always think that Paul was singing about how he was lost, and although he tried his best to make it work, the others were done. Just done with him and the band. They wanted out, but Paul didn’t, and he just couldn’t take it much longer... It was tearing him apart and breaking his heart. To me, it seems like he’s asking, just one more time, “Please don’t go...”
Paul singing about that it has been a long and winding road, the Beatles have been on . Paul sad because it is all coming to a end. Paul is saying they worked hard and long, to get their status of the best band in the world and it is all being thrown away. Paul is also singing if the gang wants to get back together. Just show him the way. Very sad song about the break up of the four greatest musicians that have ever been
This is another beautiful song of many they have, specially for the extraordinary arrangement with a full orchestra. Please don't miss Here, there and everywhere...IT's the most beautiful love song i've ever heard. You'll love it!
The inspiration for this song is the growing apart of two lifelong friends, Lennon & McCartney. You can tell how much it meant to Paul. Make sure that you listen to the " Naked " version too. One of the greatest songs ever written, period.
The reason why Paul didn’t like the Spector arrangement is because it was against the real intention of the January 1969 get back sessions of being a live recording in the studio without any overdubs. You can find a great take of the song as Paul wanted it in Let it be... naked and the release version without the Spector production on The Beatles anthology 3.
I love Paul McCartney's voice, too. He's my favorite singer of all time. I am happy that I was able to see him live 5 times in my lifetime. Harri you have to listen to the medley at the end of Abbey Road where Paul does a lot of singing in most of the songs, including "Golden Slumbers" and "The End".
@@usafo6546 it was and I found both sides of my family a d by chance actually knew 6 of my ten siblings growing up and was tight with two of my brothers…. Crazy
Phil Spector version, gave "The long and winding road" a SOUL! "The wild and windy night, that the rain, washed away, has left a pool of tears crying for the day" is poetry at a high level
The Beatles breakup. Paul, George, John, and Ringo are saying goodbye as a group, going their separate ways. Such an emotional track. I can hear Paul’s vocals close to crying.
This was written by Paul. And there's a huge history about it. Google it. The road is the road in Scotland leading to his farm. But this caused very hard feelings with the rest of the Beatles since George, John and Ringo allowed Alan Klein to have Phil Spector ad all that orchestra and chorus in the background without telling Paul he was furious. You can find the original version if you'd like
A great song to sing to your kids. Who knows how long I've loved you. You know I love you still will I wait a lonely lifetime if you want me to I will. 💟😉
I believe I only once heard Paul's solo piano version of this recording, prior to the strings being added. From what I remember, his original version was every bit as beautiful alone without the accompaniment.
Since this was their swan song so to speak-isn't it cool that the "last" words sung brought their catalog full circle with McCartney singing the "yeah yeah yeah" catch phrase at the end-as in "She Loves You." I wonder if that was done purposely or as an impromptu decision.
What can I say that has not been said before, a true piece of art, the voice, the sentiment, the message, all in all just perfect, and I haven't heard any other version but I'm sure this one is the best, sorry I cannot be objective when talking about these lads 🙂
I've noticed that when a Beatles song is played many times I'll just start singing with it. But not so with this one, I just want to listen and flow with the music and lyrics, pondering my own road. Great Song~!
I grew up with the Beatles since 1964. Yeah I'm old. This is my very favorite Beatles song. Just watching it with you, I almost came to tears because you can feel the sorrow in Paul's voice. It does that to me every time.
Well i have to pick some faves, among so many, so here goes: Revolution, Long and Winding Road, Here Comes the Sun, Norwegian Wood, A Day in the Life, My Michele, Strawberry Fields, Penny Lane, oh screw it, you're right, too many to list here. They truly changed modern music forever. I was a small child but vividly remember seeing them for the first time on the Ed Sullivan show. And yes, loathe to admit, but I had a Beatle wig. Those of you old enuf will know what I mean.
The emotion in Paul's voice here is obvious and heartbreaking. It was a difficult time in his life, he knew The Beatles were reaching the end of 'their' road and his heart is clearly on his sleeve. As to the Spector 'contribution' I totally understand Paul's ire because these changes were made *without* his permission. Irrespective of whether the strings etc. worked, the final say should have been Paul's. Paul McCartney actually wrote a letter to Allen Klein and gave him a right bollocking for allowing someone (Spector) to interfere with his music. The last line of that letter from Paul was: "Don't ever do it again!" Go Paul!!! Enjoying this channel v much.
Much of the Beatles success can be attributed to their reliance on producer George Martin. He took them from a talented and prolific rock band to an artistic trendsetter. All the art rock of the 70’s can be traced back to George putting strings on Yesterday. Likewise, you don’t hire one of the most successful music producers in history and tell him to push the buttons when you say. If McCartney wanted a yes man, there were thousands they could have hired. Spector was brought out board for his input and insight. Ultimately it didn’t work out because of a clash of egos, but Paul being pissed because Spector added strings is ridiculous. First off, they’re beautiful and second, they could have been removed at any time from the master.
@@sdfried4877 the difference between George Martin and Spector was that with George, it was a *collaborative* effort. George was not Paul's 'yes man'. They had a great relationship and were very much in sync musically. Spector (at Lennon/Klein's invitation) did what he did *without* Paul's knowledge or assent. Paul had every right to be "pisssed", it's *his* song - you say it's ridiculous because *you* think the strings are beautiful. So? What? Paul should just shut up because sdfried thinks the end product is beautiful? (TBF, I actually like this version, in addition to Paul's 'original'. But I will always defer to Paul's preference on what *he* wants *his own song* to sound like.) For the record, Paul didn't have an issue with Spector. He was furious with Klein. He fully understood that Spector was just doing as he was told. And he DID ask that the song be altered to his specifications but his protestations fell on deaf ears and Spector's version was released. George Martin was also angry about it and supported Paul's ojections, complaining that it had all been done behind his and Paul's backs.
@@raindrops21_9 This reinforces what I said, though. The problem wasn’t with Spector, who was doing his job but rather with the executives who released it that way.
The original is on Let It Be Naked. There's a letter somewhere on the internet where Paul writes to Spector and demands that he take the strings off his song, saying that he had no right to add them! Quite an angry letter.
@@tedregal7574 Phil Spector was given the Let It Be tapes to work on after Phil produced John Lennon's "Instant Karma" single. I haven't read anything in books or seen in interviews about John's relationship with George Martin at the time. What isn't mentioned here is that Glyn Johns was approached by Paul in December, 1968 to be "engineer, bordering on producer" for the Let It Be sessions. John even offered Glyn the Let It Be tapes so that Glyn could put together an album, but after doing so, The Beatles rejected Glyn's version.
I am not a huge Beatles fan. I still have the only album I ever bought of theirs, Let It Be. This song I love. Listening to it is like watching a picture being painted
I love love this song! It tears me up when I hear it.I superb with the strings on it I prefer this version instead of the stringless version.This was right when the Beatles broke up.It was especially hard to listen to it then,and even now this song still makes me cry.Just so moving! So emotional!! Superb guys!
Being born in 1963 and raised in a house where pop/rock music was a daily routine, I grew up with The Beatles from a very early age. But of course it wasn't until years ater that I really could grasp and understand their musical geniality and impact on the world. And on me. I still remember the first time I really listened to this song. I heard it before, but never really payed attention. When I did it struck me how clearly this song was in fact a Paul McCartney solo song. By the time this song was recorded there wasn't much left of the Lennon/McCartney collaboration. And especially in this song it shows. And for the first time I became aware of my preference for McCartney signatured songs within The Beatles. Although it's virtually impossible to pick out a favourite Beatles song; gun to head I would this one would be a big contender.
Someone once described Paul McCartney's voice as being like an impressionist artist, I think it was the rolling Stones magazine when they were breaking down the 100 best vocal artists of all time they said that his voice each note is very simple and honest but put together it makes this masterful piece of color -- put on a Sonic level because of course it's singing
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A beautiful and classic piece...I am part of the Beatles generation...it has been remarkable to say the least...I would love this played at my funeral...
As my friend was playing guitar and I was playing the piano while going through a Beatle’s songbook, I had to stop and get my cello out to add in the mix. I just felt that the string mellowness was missing. I put the cello between myself and the piano, after a few times it worked. This was just a cold winter afternoon with the fireplace burning and the cello was warmth.
I'd recommend the naked version of "Across the Universe", one of the most beautiful Songs ever, consisting of almost only Johns voice at it's very best and a beautiful acoustic guitar.
I absolutely agree with you about Paul's voice. Great range and emotion in every song he sings. I'm tellin' you: you've got to listen to Mull of Kintyre. It's brilliant. A reaction would be even better. Peace, my brother. ✌
This song had the feel of a final farewell by the breaking up beatles. It was the last #1 by the group. Being 10 years then i didnt keep track of all the bs in the media. I just had a very pure appreciation of the group.
Paul McCartney's a pretty good mimic too. He did a very good Elvis Presley when the Beatles covered "That's All Right (Mama)." You'd swear it WAS Elvis.
There is a album that came out a few years ago called "Let it Be - Naked". This is the whole "Let it Be" album by the Beatles with all the Phil Spector influences gone. Paul McCartney produced this new reissue of the original album the way he wanted it done! "The Long and Winding Road" comes from the "Let it Be" album.
I agree with you...Spector's arrangement is beautiful. Of course Paul always writes great songs...but Spector felt everything Paul was saying with with soulful delivery, and complimented it with his arrangement.
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That's funny! I've never heard a cover of this song. Haha!
Paul wrote this about his property around Scotland
hope you will hear this song with out the strings so pretty. this was written about a trip they Paul and Linda were on out in the country
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It is virtually impossible to have a favorite Beatles song because they have so many songs that become instant favorites when you hear them.
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In my Life is my favorite Beatles song, Golden Slumbers a close second.
@Bookhouse Boy very true, you can use Beatles songs to time stamp your life.
True, I personally feel Paul was at his best when he did these soulful ballads. I'm not so crazy about his playful sweet tunes. They're a little saccharine for me.
Agreed. I feel you have favourite Beatle songs for certain moods, certain occasions etc. Such a fabulous catalogue of gems.
One of the most beautiful songs ever. Paul is just the best.
Amen!
One of my favorites song and my favorite beatle
@@nestorcorpuz1603 my favorite too!!! 💙
I prefer John.. but they all four were amazing. The best band ever exists.
The orchestration, the choir, the lyrics.
Paul's voice.
Brings so much emotion.
A real tear jerker.
Indeed my friend 😊, emotions
they added the orchestra afterwards, paul was furious.
Yes of course the other Beatles were on this song but it was written totally by Paul. As most of their songs were written individually after they quit touring. Of course they get in the recording and all the Beatles contribute their parts. But on this one I don't think any of the other Beatles played on this. Same with Eleanor Rigby and there was another one that they just had an orchestra
I've loved this song for 50 years and it brings a tear to my eye every time. At the end, I always sign heavily and heavenly.
Paul's voice is heavenly.
It’s so pure and angelic... Simply lovely! How comforting! 😊❤️
Paul McCartney's ability to write unforgettable melodies is like a superhuman power.
I swear..I cried while listening to this song .. mccartney such a heavenly voice
I, too love the strings. It adds to the melancholy feel of the song. You can hear Paul's heart break on that last refrain " dont leave me standing here, lead me to your door."
I was born in 1963. I am an only child who was raised ( and still live ) on the family farm I discovered the Beatles in the mid-late 70's when I heard Got To Get You Into My Life on the radio. It was a moment that I will never forget! I played French Horn in the school band at that time. But, then I bought a bass guitar and began learning Beatles songs. I would buy an album and learn every bass line before I purchased another record. That was my disciplined approach. I knew that I wanted to become a musician. A couple of years later, I purchased a Gretch guitar ( because George Harrison played one ). When I graduated high school I went to Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass. where I studied jazz ( due to the fact that jazz is a great learning tool )
The Beatles were largely dismissed at a school like that. But, I never lost my love of their music. During my twenties, I played mostly as a solo act with an acoustic guitar while also developing a Beatles show that lasted for one hour. I recorded all backing tracks at home but performed the lead guitar parts live and, of course, sang live as well. I even had a Seargent Pepper's outfit to wear on stage. Music has brought me so much joy and I have met and worked with wonderful musicians. I love the fact that you are just now discovering this music for yourself! It is so good to see you taking this journey. By, the way, I still play today. Take Care, Scott.
Great story, Scott. The Beatles transcend musical snobbery. Nobody comes close in any genre. Good for you for sticking to what you believe in.
I applaud you for making a dream come true! Good on you.
This was the last number one single in America and the last song released by Beatles in America in 1970
The Beatles LAST #1 Hit!! So POWERFUL! You can FEEL the PAIN in Paul's voice at the pending BREAK-UP!! Billy's 'Cover' is fine, but this is REAL EMOTION!!
I AGREE wholeheartedly!
I wish they had released it as a single in the 60/s it would have been there 18th number one in the U.K.
Love Paul's voice on this one. He doesn't sound like he warmed up to sing at all. He just opened his mouth and what came out was the final track. If this was on American Idol or The Voice the singer would try to make every note perfect. Paul sounds like he's been crying for an hour and then recorded the song...so much emotion.
That’s what I was thinking! Either he cried right beforehand, or... He was trying to keep it together for the length of the song... There’s a part of the song where, it sort of sounds like a yawn? Maybe? But I keep thinking that maybe he was choking up or tearing up? Something like that...
51 years of my life has passed since I first heard this... and it still moves me every time 💞
I can't imagine this song without the strings. Maybe because I've heard this so many times through the years and wouldn't change a thing.
For my money, one of McCartney's best composition. just gorgeous. A lot of people always give Phil Specter a lot of shit for his production on this, but i personally love it. You can hear the stripped down version on 'let it be naked' and the song certainly holds up in the stripped down setting but, i think the strings, the choir, the horns are perfect on this...
This song is wrenching, beautiful, plaintive in every aspect. This is the perfect song.
oui , PHIL SPECTOR , est un génie sur ce titre , une ambiance terrible....
@@patricklemeur6360 McCartney hated what Specter did without his knowledge, but I think the lush arrangement is perfect.
So do i, crazy phil did a great job. Has the feel of a final farewell by the beatles. This was their last #1 song.
I so, so agree! This version feels very soulful, and lovely.
I can’t even imagine this song without the strings.
It's on Let it Be Naked. McCartney hated this arrangement.
@@martyslazenger935 - ok, I’ll check it out. I have the album but listened to it once, didn’t like it at all.
The lasting beauty of this song is found in the orchestrations. The strings, horns, and placed a just the right moments. Beautiful. A masterpiece.
This is one song that I can't listen to without a tear escaping from my eye. Such a beautiful song!!
My favorite McCartney song is Maybe I'm amazed. It's so touching that over the years I've tended to almost avoid it in public - it's a face washer...
I think this is hands down my favorite Beatles song. It just transports me to somewhere I have no words for.
This song is so packed with emotion as far as I can tell. Paul's voice is poignant and wistful and matches the lyrics. It never fails to touch me. Apart from the seemingly obvious interpretation as a love song , I've always thought that perhaps Paul was reaching out to John knowing that there was a developing void between them. In places, Paul's voice sounds like he is close to tears. It is difficult to pick any one Beatle song as being special but this one comes close. Glad you loved it Harri. I really enjoy hearing these songs, that I have grown up with, through your ears.
I agree with you I think Paul was reaching out to John who by then had lost himself in drugs and was besotted by yoko and leaving the Beatles behind.
I think John's behaviour affected all of them very deeply and we have George singing All things must pass and Ringo with his song Photograph. Different songs but somehow the same theme. John lost his way and was leaving them behind. The end was approaching. So sad I can't help my tears and the sense of loss I feel.
I'm certain that they would be back working together had John not been so tragically taken away. 🙏
This always brings a tear to my eye! And it would not be right without Spector's hand in producing it
I think this is an awesome arrangement with the strings and especially the horns. The horns give it some melancholy. So much it can make me cry.
Paul said he couldn’t get this right until he thought of Ray Charles. He said once he sang it like Ray would, it came out right.
Now you mention it, yes it could’ve been a Ray Charles song too.
Ray did record it too. His version is very good. As soulful as you would expect.
I think you should listen to the the Let it Be Naked version where Paul has the song he wanted. I remember this song from my teenage years. I love it and I loved it more once I heard the Naked version.
I totally agree with you. Spector's wall of sound drowns out Paul's brilliant piano playing. Much better.
A-men
I hate the crappy "naked" versions that we're supposed to prefer. I like Phil Spector's production on the "Let It Be" album.
@@porflepopnecker4376 I guess it has to do with the fact that we're so used to it, but in this case I think Paul was right. This is a true singer-songrwiter type of song where Paul is supposed to shine, and I think the orchestration makes it too "epic" and takes away from the calmness and simplicity of the song. The naked version sounds better to me.
I have the same feeling on "Acroos The Universe" by the way.
For me this song gets me because Paul is feeling this song, these lyrics in the depth of his heart and you can hear it in his voice. This is all about the break up of the band and it was one of the worst times in Paul’s life
I fully agree... I can clearly hear it in his voice as well. I always think that Paul was singing about how he was lost, and although he tried his best to make it work, the others were done. Just done with him and the band. They wanted out, but Paul didn’t, and he just couldn’t take it much longer... It was tearing him apart and breaking his heart. To me, it seems like he’s asking, just one more time, “Please don’t go...”
Yes yes yes. I feel the same way about Paul's delivery. Very poignant.
Paul singing about that it has been a long and winding road, the Beatles have been on . Paul sad because it is all coming to a end. Paul is saying they worked hard and long, to get their status of the best band in the world and it is all being thrown away. Paul is also singing if the gang wants to get back together. Just show him the way. Very sad song about the break up of the four greatest musicians that have ever been
This is another beautiful song of many they have, specially for the extraordinary arrangement with a full orchestra. Please don't miss Here, there and everywhere...IT's the most beautiful love song i've ever heard. You'll love it!
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A beautiful song. The Beatles were fantastic. Their songs were so diverse.
Almost all the songs from the Beatles are marvelous and I like this version the best.
This song is about true love that never last
The Beatles are the greatest!👍✌😎 I love the strings too!👍
What a beautiful song. And I have to say I love the sound of the strings also.
Truly one of their most emotional songs! One of my favorite Beatles!
The inspiration for this song is the growing apart of two lifelong friends, Lennon & McCartney. You can tell how much it meant to Paul. Make sure that you listen to the " Naked " version too. One of the greatest songs ever written, period.
The reason why Paul didn’t like the Spector arrangement is because it was against the real intention of the January 1969 get back sessions of being a live recording in the studio without any overdubs. You can find a great take of the song as Paul wanted it in Let it be... naked and the release version without the Spector production on The Beatles anthology 3.
I love Paul McCartney's voice, too. He's my favorite singer of all time. I am happy that I was able to see him live 5 times in my lifetime. Harri you have to listen to the medley at the end of Abbey Road where Paul does a lot of singing in most of the songs, including "Golden Slumbers" and "The End".
I was adopted in 1957 and 61 years later I found my family and one of my sisters said this song reminds her of me ... love this song 🎶 💚
What a blessing!
@@usafo6546 it was and I found both sides of my family a d by chance actually knew 6 of my ten siblings growing up and was tight with two of my brothers…. Crazy
@@peterm6927 i would love to hear all about it. Amazing story of love and GOD’s blessings! Thanks for sharing
Simply Beautiful...
So much creativity in just a 7 year period. Just amazing.
Phil Spector version, gave "The long and winding road" a SOUL! "The wild and windy night, that the rain, washed away, has left a pool of tears crying for the day" is poetry at a high level
The Beatles breakup. Paul, George, John, and Ringo are saying goodbye as a group, going their separate ways. Such an emotional track. I can hear Paul’s vocals close to crying.
This was written by Paul. And there's a huge history about it. Google it. The road is the road in Scotland leading to his farm. But this caused very hard feelings with the rest of the Beatles since George, John and Ringo allowed Alan Klein to have Phil Spector ad all that orchestra and chorus in the background without telling Paul he was furious. You can find the original version if you'd like
My first 45 I ever bought! I'm 67 yrs old.
It is beautiful piece of art! ❤️🎶
Beautiful and Brilliant song by Paul. The Beatles final #1 record in 1970
I recommend I Will by the Beatles. A very simple, short song. It's my favorite.
Probably my favourite song from the White Album.
A great song to sing to your kids. Who knows how long I've loved you. You know I love you still will I wait a lonely lifetime if you want me to I will. 💟😉
Another gem from Paul. Beautiful. The Beatles final single 1970. It was a Number One record of course. ♥️🎼🎵🎶🇨🇦🇨🇦
I believe I only once heard Paul's solo piano version of this recording, prior to the strings being added. From what I remember, his original version was every bit as beautiful alone without the accompaniment.
Since this was their swan song so to speak-isn't it cool that the "last" words sung brought their catalog full circle with McCartney singing the "yeah yeah yeah" catch phrase at the end-as in "She Loves You." I wonder if that was done purposely or as an impromptu decision.
I know it’s not popular to say this, but I love the strings and chorus on this song. Lush and beautiful.
Thank you for your reaction, Harri! Next up is John Lennon's wonderful "Across The Universe"! Can't wait!!
This song makes me cry!!
I'm a BEATLES nut. Love watching people's reactions to their songs!! Right on, brother! 😃
What can I say that has not been said before, a true piece of art, the voice, the sentiment, the message, all in all just perfect, and I haven't heard any other version but I'm sure this one is the best, sorry I cannot be objective when talking about these lads 🙂
I've noticed that when a Beatles song is played many times I'll just start singing with it. But not so with this one, I just want to listen and flow with the music and lyrics, pondering my own road. Great Song~!
I agree the strings makes this song fantastic. This song is one of my favorites of The Beatles.
I grew up with the Beatles since 1964. Yeah I'm old. This is my very favorite Beatles song. Just watching it with you, I almost came to tears because you can feel the sorrow in Paul's voice. It does that to me every time.
Well i have to pick some faves, among so many, so here goes:
Revolution, Long and Winding Road, Here Comes the Sun, Norwegian Wood, A Day in the Life, My Michele, Strawberry Fields, Penny Lane, oh screw it, you're right, too many to list here. They truly changed modern music forever. I was a small child but vividly remember seeing them for the first time on the Ed Sullivan show. And yes, loathe to admit, but I had a Beatle wig. Those of you old enuf will know what I mean.
Simply a masterpiece.
When i was a child this was my favorite Beatles song.
I love the strings too... Sorry Sir Paul!!!
Absolutely beautiful
The emotion in Paul's voice here is obvious and heartbreaking. It was a difficult time in his life, he knew The Beatles were reaching the end of 'their' road and his heart is clearly on his sleeve.
As to the Spector 'contribution' I totally understand Paul's ire because these changes were made *without* his permission. Irrespective of whether the strings etc. worked, the final say should have been Paul's.
Paul McCartney actually wrote a letter to Allen Klein and gave him a right bollocking for allowing someone (Spector) to interfere with his music. The last line of that letter from Paul was:
"Don't ever do it again!"
Go Paul!!!
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Much of the Beatles success can be attributed to their reliance on producer George Martin. He took them from a talented and prolific rock band to an artistic trendsetter. All the art rock of the 70’s can be traced back to George putting strings on Yesterday.
Likewise, you don’t hire one of the most successful music producers in history and tell him to push the buttons when you say. If McCartney wanted a yes man, there were thousands they could have hired.
Spector was brought out board for his input and insight. Ultimately it didn’t work out because of a clash of egos, but Paul being pissed because Spector added strings is ridiculous. First off, they’re beautiful and second, they could have been removed at any time from the master.
@@sdfried4877 the difference between George Martin and Spector was that with George, it was a *collaborative* effort. George was not Paul's 'yes man'. They had a great relationship and were very much in sync musically. Spector (at Lennon/Klein's invitation) did what he did *without* Paul's knowledge or assent.
Paul had every right to be "pisssed", it's *his* song - you say it's ridiculous because *you* think the strings are beautiful. So? What? Paul should just shut up because sdfried thinks the end product is beautiful? (TBF, I actually like this version, in addition to Paul's 'original'. But I will always defer to Paul's preference on what *he* wants *his own song* to sound like.)
For the record, Paul didn't have an issue with Spector. He was furious with Klein. He fully understood that Spector was just doing as he was told. And he DID ask that the song be altered to his specifications but his protestations fell on deaf ears and Spector's version was released. George Martin was also angry about it and supported Paul's ojections, complaining that it had all been done behind his and Paul's backs.
@@raindrops21_9 This reinforces what I said, though. The problem wasn’t with Spector, who was doing his job but rather with the executives who released it that way.
@@sdfried4877 oh yes. We're in agreement there. Spector was just doing what he'd been asked to do.
My favourite Beatles song is whichever was the last one I heard.
My favorite Beatle song.
He’s been my idol since the 60s. This is my favorite song by Paul McCartney, truly a master of music.❤🌹🎶
The original is on Let It Be Naked. There's a letter somewhere on the internet where Paul writes to Spector and demands that he take the strings off his song, saying that he had no right to add them! Quite an angry letter.
That's right, but he still plays it live the way it was recorded on Let it be.
@Bookhouse Boy I wonder how the other 3 felt about them strings.
@Bookhouse Boy is it true the reason they used Spector on Let it be was because Lennon and Martin didn't see eye to eye ?
@@tedregal7574 Phil Spector was given the Let It Be tapes to work on after Phil produced John Lennon's "Instant Karma" single. I haven't read anything in books or seen in interviews about John's relationship with George Martin at the time. What isn't mentioned here is that Glyn Johns was approached by Paul in December, 1968 to be "engineer, bordering on producer" for the Let It Be sessions. John even offered Glyn the Let It Be tapes so that Glyn could put together an album, but after doing so, The Beatles rejected Glyn's version.
I know it sounds sappy but I think the song lends itself to spectre' s version. It sa little much but pals version is too stripped down.
I am not a huge Beatles fan. I still have the only album I ever bought of theirs, Let It Be. This song I love. Listening to it is like watching a picture being painted
I LOVE the strings. They make a great song even GREATER 👍
I love love this song! It tears me up when I hear it.I superb with the strings on it
I prefer this version instead of the stringless version.This was right when the Beatles broke up.It was especially hard to listen to it then,and even now this song still makes me cry.Just so moving! So emotional!! Superb guys!
Being born in 1963 and raised in a house where pop/rock music was a daily routine, I grew up with The Beatles from a very early age. But of course it wasn't until years ater that I really could grasp and understand their musical geniality and impact on the world. And on me.
I still remember the first time I really listened to this song. I heard it before, but never really payed attention. When I did it struck me how clearly this song was in fact a Paul McCartney solo song. By the time this song was recorded there wasn't much left of the Lennon/McCartney collaboration. And especially in this song it shows. And for the first time I became aware of my preference for McCartney signatured songs within The Beatles.
Although it's virtually impossible to pick out a favourite Beatles song; gun to head I would this one would be a big contender.
Someone once described Paul McCartney's voice as being like an impressionist artist, I think it was the rolling Stones magazine when they were breaking down the 100 best vocal artists of all time they said that his voice each note is very simple and honest but put together it makes this masterful piece of color -- put on a Sonic level because of course it's singing
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A beautiful and classic piece...I am part of the Beatles generation...it has been remarkable to say the least...I would love this played at my funeral...
thanks playing the beatles,,,,my childhood
There is not a better Beatles song, they are all good!👍
As my friend was playing guitar and I was playing the piano while going through a Beatle’s songbook, I had to stop and get my cello out to add in the mix. I just felt that the string mellowness was missing. I put the cello between myself and the piano, after a few times it worked. This was just a cold winter afternoon with the fireplace burning and the cello was warmth.
"Such a beautiful piece of art". I agree, and I love the strings too.
beatles the only group you can really smell the scenery of the song and finally get IN the song!
I'd recommend the naked version of "Across the Universe", one of the most beautiful Songs ever, consisting of almost only Johns voice at it's very best and a beautiful acoustic guitar.
Yes.
I absolutely agree with you about Paul's voice. Great range and emotion in every song he sings. I'm tellin' you: you've got to listen to Mull of Kintyre. It's brilliant. A reaction would be even better. Peace, my brother. ✌
I have heard all of these Beatles songs, and I have liked them, but you're making me appreciate them in a whole different way.
Ahhh my favorite Beatles song!
Along road in life....lead me back to home....
It always makes me cry like a baby... So many wonderfull memories,,,
Harri ... I love this song on so many levels and in so many ways. Thx 🙏🏼 You! 🤍Tica✨
One of Their very best. I have play it many times over 50 plus years.
I have this CD and yes "gives me much pleasure whilst driving down country on a stunningly beautiful day
i remember you loved “michelle” on the same album, Rubber Soul, there is another great sad song called “Girl” i highly recommend it
Then play John's "Woman."
How about the original Beatle song Woman by Bernard Webb.
You will never forget this song.Believe me.PERFECT❤️Nadja.
This song had the feel of a final farewell by the breaking up beatles. It was the last #1 by the group. Being 10 years then i didnt keep track of all the bs in the media. I just had a very pure appreciation of the group.
Between 1966-1976 Paul McCartney was a superhero.
1965 too (Yesterday, I've Just Seen a Face, We Can Work It Out, Michelle,..)
When I graduated from high school, they allowed us to march into the auditorium to this song.
Love the strings.
Paul McCartney's a pretty good mimic too. He did a very good Elvis Presley when the Beatles covered "That's All Right (Mama)." You'd swear it WAS Elvis.
My favourite Beatle song - loved it when I was 16 - love it still at 66
My mom's and my mom's sister's favorite song. ( My Aunt). Yes Harri I love Phil Spector's version the best!!🚶🚶🚶🚶🎸🎸🎸🥁
There is a album that came out a few years ago called "Let it Be - Naked". This is the whole "Let it Be" album by the Beatles with all the Phil Spector influences gone. Paul McCartney produced this new reissue of the original album the way he wanted it done! "The Long and Winding Road" comes from the "Let it Be" album.
5:40 Lennon - "Don't keep me waiting". Makes me cry
I agree with you...Spector's arrangement is beautiful. Of course Paul always writes great songs...but Spector felt everything Paul was saying with with soulful delivery, and complimented it with his arrangement.
I couldn’t agree with you more on Paul McCartneys voice. He has about 80 different voices and the all bring me joy