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Paul stole this song and held it as ransom over the guy that wrote it. McCartney was in a club watching Jimmy. Jimmy would sing obla di and the crowd would respond obla da. P.M. took that and ran with it. Jimmy wanted royalties, P.M. refused to pay and a legal battle ensued. Jimmy got into some trouble, P.M. bailed him out and the condition was drop the law suit and lose the rights. This story must be told.
One of the greatest feel good songs of all time. The whole "White Album" is incredible, so varied from beginning to end and really showcased The Beatles unparalleled diversity. If this song doesn't put a bounce in your step then your heart probably isn't beating!
Your instincts JAYY are spot on. Much ink has been spilled on the history of the recording of this song. In short, Paul had the Beatles record and re-record this song multiple times over multiple days trying to get it just right. After the band thought a final version was recorded Paul stated he wanted to scrap the previous versions and start from scratch. At his wits end John stormed out of the recording session with Yoko in tow. A few hours later John Lennon returned to the session. He said " I am fu**ing stoned. I am more stoned than you have ever been. In fact, I am more stoned then you will ever be" John unsteadily walked down the EMI staircase to the studio floor and headed over to the piano. Sitting down at the piano, John exclaimed " And this is how the fu**ing song should go" With those words, John pounded out the now famous piano intro. Speeding the songs tempo up, the Beatles in short order completed the recording of OB LA DI OB LA DA as we know the song today. RNB
You're wrong that John stormed out of a session for this, returning later stoned and inspired. The session was 8 July 1968, and took place after Paul, George and Ringo had attended a press screening of the "Yellow Submarine" film. They then went on to the studio, where John joined them, knowing Paul wanted to do a remake of this, stoned and fed-up that they'd already spent three days working on a song he regarded as an example of what he later labelled Paul's "Granny s**t music", strode to the piano and banged out the intro, as Geoff Emerick says: "After about four or five nights doing ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’ John Lennon came to the session really stoned, totally out of it on something or other, and he said ‘Alright, we’re gonna do ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’.’ He went straight to the piano and smashed the keys with an almighty amount of volume, twice the speed of how they’d done it before, and said ‘This is it! Come on!’ He was really aggravated. That was the version they ended up using." They then nailed it in twelve takes.
I'm telling you Jayy, you have OPENED my eyes, ears and heart to the Beatles and I am so glad. I'm nearly 50 years old and honestly, when I was growing up, the Beatles were not such a big deal, and I never thought they had anything good. THANK YOU for sharing them on your channel! ♥️👍🎵
Paul wrote this song "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" & it is on their 1968 double "White Album". Lots of great songs such as "Blackbird", "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", "Back In The U.S.S.R.", "Dear Prudence", "Rocky Racoon" etc.
Life goes on bra...Desmond stays at home and does his pretty face and in the evening she's a singer in the band. The subtleties of the Beatles are as prevalent as everything else Beatles..here, there and everywhere!
YES! You're not wrong, about the reggae vibe, but I think it's more accurate to describe it as a Caribbean vibe. Good call! One of my very favorite Beatles tunes. It's so perfectly crafted.
Close. I think it's supposed to be 'brah' kinda like 'bruh'. "McCartney wrote "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" in a cod Jamaican ska style and appropriated a phrase popularised by Jimmy Scott, a London-based Nigerian musician, for the song's title and chorus. Following its release, Scott attempted, unsuccessfully, to receive a composing credit."
Marmalade - a Scottish group - had a number 1 hit with it in the UK, but across the world the Beatles single version hit the top slot. They never released it as a single in the UK or the USA, which is weird.
The title of the song came from a Carribean guy who said to the Beatles (Paul mainly)" Ob la Di obla da, everything is fine" This was on their visit to Jamaica.
Great reaction! There are some who dislike this song calling it fluff and silly. However those are the same people who if you watch them, are tapping their feet and silently humming to the song. I agree, the Beatles weren't afraid to step out and try different things. Not many bands can do that and still be successful. But then again not many bands are the Beatles. Keep up the good work with your reactions.
You are not wrong, there is a very strong Ska/Reggae influence in this song. And the lyrics are all Jamaican characters and slang like Bruh. At the time in London, Ska was becoming the rage.
Nigerian for the main lyric ;) "McCartney wrote "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" in a cod Jamaican ska style and appropriated a phrase popularised by Jimmy Scott, a London-based Nigerian musician, for the song's title and chorus. Following its release, Scott attempted, unsuccessfully, to receive a composing credit."
McCartney was in a club watching Jimmy. Jimmy would sing obla di and the crowd would respond obla da. P.M. took that and ran with it. Jimmy wanted royalties, P.M. refused to pay and a legal battle ensued. Jimmy got into some trouble, P.M. bailed him out and the condition was drop the law suit and lose the rights. This story must be told.
Paul tells a story that he was on a Caribbean island and met someone there that said to the phrase “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da “ meaning “oh well” life goes on.
@@patticrichton1135 Not quite, but close I suppose. "McCartney wrote "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" in a cod Jamaican ska style and appropriated a phrase popularised by Jimmy Scott, a London-based Nigerian musician, for the song's title and chorus. Following its release, Scott attempted, unsuccessfully, to receive a composing credit."
@@lauraallen55 Not quite but close I suppose. (jeez I hope you found that funny) McCartney was in a club watching Jimmy. Jimmy would sing obla di and the crowd would respond obla da. P.M. took that and ran with it. Jimmy wanted royalties, P.M. refused to pay and a legal battle ensued. Jimmy got into some trouble, P.M. bailed him out and the condition was drop the law suit and lose the rights. This story must be told.
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 You suppose it's not quite right but close, eh? What I said was a direct quote from Wiki, which could be wrong I'm sure. What's your source?
This is another pure fun song from the greatest band of all time. How can you listen to this and not feel happy?? I love your Beatles reactions and your channel in general. Looking forward to your next Linda Ronstadt video 🌺✌️
You're quite right about the reggae/ska flavour here. McCartney was open to all influences at this time. The title phrase he came across when he would be greeted by London-based conga player Jimmy Scott-Emuakpor, someone he knew. When The White Album was released Scott would try to claim a writer's credit for the song because of his 'input'. The inference that Macca had 'stolen' the phrase annoyed him greatly. However, in 1969 when Scot was in jail awaiting trial for failing to pay maintenance to his ex-wife he wrote to The Beatles requesting they pay his legal bill. Paul agreed to pay on condition that he halted his attempt to gain co-authorship.
Very good Jayy, The Beatles loved all kinds of music, and they did like reggae and you did hear right. They did add a reggae touch to this song. Love your reactions.
Right on with your reggae thought, it was influenced by a Jamaican reggae artist that Paul liked. John and George hated this song because it took like 90 takes or something like that until Paul was happy with it and took days to record.
Paul got the idea for the song when he heard a guy from Jamaica or somewhere down there using the phrase just like that. Imagin a man with a Jamaican accent saying ob-la-di ob-la-da ilfe goes on man.
"McCartney wrote "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" in a cod Jamaican ska style and appropriated a phrase popularised by Jimmy Scott, a London-based Nigerian musician, for the song's title and chorus. Following its release, Scott attempted, unsuccessfully, to receive a composing credit." Where is everyone getting this story that he met a guy in Jamaica?
Remember that Bermuda (and to a lesser extent, Jamaica) had long British histories. In 1965 and 1966, "pirate radio stations" - ie, not Top 40 AM, but college FM stations - were sampling other 'world music' that were specifically NOT Top 40 (not-Beatles, not-Stones) just to expand their own awareness. London had a long history of migrants from India, China and the Caribb, so all of that music was relatively new to the Beatles and other 'hip' bands. Paul was obviously trying to distill some of those influences into a tune of his own. Look at WHEN I'M 64 - obviously a style from his parents' musical heritage, as was HONEY PIE off this same WHITE ALBUM. Paul was really incorporating all of these styles - and with the name BEATLES, this ensure a huge audience.
You're exactly right, it's Paul singing. I recently saw another reviewer, who also heard reggae tones on this song, as well. You are very observant. Paul DOES amp his vocals up at the end of his songs!!
A great British band called marmalade was in the studio the day the white album was released, so they got their manager to go to the record store to buy it.they listened to it and decided to record “ o bladi oblada “ there and then. It reached number one making them the first Scottish band to reach number one. The white album really got me into the Beatles and I eventually joined a sixties band doing mainly Beatles songs . Luv ya.
Very perceptive of you, Jayy, to notice the reggae influence on Ob-la-di-Ob-la-da. The song is actually done in a Jamaican "ska" style, which was a precursor of reggae as we know it today. The words "Ob-la-di Ob-la-da" were originally used and popularized by Jimmy Scott, a London-based Nigerian musician, which Paul had heard and used for the song's title and chorus. You are also correct that you never know what to expect from any Beatles record. Back in the '60s, we'd hear on the radio that the DJ was going to play something new from The Beatles, and we couldn't wait to hear what new sounds were going to come from that great band. I would love to hear "We Can Work It Out" or "Nowhere Man", Jayy, two of the finest songs they ever did.
@@AlBarzUK I haven't listened to Anthology 3 in a long time, Al, gotta give that track a listen. It's too bad Paul had the band go over the same song over and over and over.
@@AlBarzUK I would guess that if The Beatles had released Ob-la-di-Ob-la-da as a single, it might have been another number one for them. I don't think there were any singles released from the White Album though. "Back in the USSR" is another that could have been a #1 single.
If you notice at the end it's Desmond who stay's home and does his pretty face and in the evening SHE'S a singer with the band, The Beatles were something else, way before their time. And they were Scouser's from my home City.
The so called "White Album" is one of The Beatles more interesting efforts. Lots of different style songs here, with "Ob-La-Di-Ob-La-Da" being an excellent example. But get into "Helter Skelter", "Revolution #9", "Blackbird", "Glass Onion", :"Rocky Raccoon", "Sexy Sadie' and " Back In The USSR" for proof. They were truly amazing.
Yeah, the range of different style of songs on that album is crazy but also not uncommon for The Beatles. Songs like "HoneyPie" and "Helter skelter" are like totally in the opposite end of the spectrum and still on that same album.
I had heard that Paul greeted a hotel worker in passing in the hall. . Saying “ How are you doing ?” To which he got the response “ oh blah di , oh blah dahh “
That's a really good point about Paul's singing, funny 'cause it's true! This was Paul's song, but John really hated it 😳 However, I believe it was him who set the "right" tempo for it, since that was him playing the raucous opening piano chords.
@@etc7070 John spent a few years publicly trashing Paul's music, because he knew that's where it would hurt. If you take those words seriously, you need to learn more.
Did you get the last line? Desmond stays at hime does his pretty face and in the evening DHE’s a singer with the band. Turns out that Desmond is. Drag Queen.
Since the first reggae song didn't happen until 1969. I will say you are close, it's definitely Jamaican influenced so at the time this was recorded I would guess Pauly was aiming for ska.
It’s so cool you love the Beatles I mean after all they are the Beatles Nothing like ‘em b4 or since But with all those books to read how do you find time to listen Obla dee
The Beatles had a friend from the Caribbean and who was playing in some club in London that the Beatles frequented and he used to say hey ob la di ob la da life goes on....and so Paul put that into a song. Paul being a perfectionist got on the other Beatles nerves and George said it seemed like the band spent more time working on this song than any other song on the album.
McCartney was in a club watching Jimmy. Jimmy would sing obla di and the crowd would respond obla da. P.M. took that and ran with it. Jimmy wanted royalties, P.M. refused to pay and a legal battle ensued. Jimmy got into some trouble, P.M. bailed him out and the condition was drop the law suit and lose the rights. This story must be told.
You go JayyyShow. I know sone of these songs are so bad, then and now, like this one from the overrated Beatles, who are a one and done band to listen to, at least to me. I applaud you for sticking it out to the end!
This album was simply titled "The Beatles". Since no pictures were on the cover, it was called the "White Album". Yes, Paul McCartney is singing lead. He actually wrote the song without John Lennon. The style was called ska. Lennon HATED this song, calling it "Granny music s--t!"
John made the tempo of the song faster after they did a zillion takes and Paul wasn't happy. Did the piano intro and said it should be like this. And, so it was.
WOW! reggae. you heard it! that even impressed me. (and i'm usually the only one who impresses me.) that's precisely what you heard. reggae coupled with a live, party atmosphere reminiscent of the beach boys "barbara ann" and johnny rivers "memphis." this gives me the opportunity to suggest gabriela bee's music video of "Obla Di Obla Da" here on youtube. the rendition is excellent and the video is great as she's shown playing all the instruments herself. its really cool. check it out.
Paul explains to Howard Stern about the writing of Ob La Di Ob La Da. It's a short 2 minute clip & you're pretty much right on the reggae tinge ruclips.net/video/vyh3WLTO82E/видео.html
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Paul stole this song and held it as ransom over the guy that wrote it.
McCartney was in a club watching Jimmy. Jimmy would sing obla di and the crowd would respond obla da. P.M. took that and ran with it. Jimmy wanted royalties, P.M. refused to pay and a legal battle ensued. Jimmy got into some trouble, P.M. bailed him out and the condition was drop the law suit and lose the rights. This story must be told.
One of the greatest feel good songs of all time. The whole "White Album" is incredible, so varied from beginning to end and really showcased The Beatles unparalleled diversity. If this song doesn't put a bounce in your step then your heart probably isn't beating!
I agree but on the 2nd one(it was a double album)with yoko wailing on Revolution 9 ruined it for me! Could have included more beatles songs instead!!!
Your instincts JAYY are spot on. Much ink has been spilled on the history of the recording of this song. In short, Paul had the Beatles record and re-record this song multiple times over multiple days trying to get it just right. After the band thought a final version was recorded Paul stated he wanted to scrap the previous versions and start from scratch. At his wits end John stormed out of the recording session with Yoko in tow. A few hours later John Lennon returned to the session. He said " I am fu**ing stoned. I am more stoned than you have ever been. In fact, I am more stoned then you will ever be" John unsteadily walked down the EMI staircase to the studio floor and headed over to the piano. Sitting down at the piano, John exclaimed " And this is how the fu**ing song should go" With those words, John pounded out the now famous piano intro. Speeding the songs tempo up, the Beatles in short order completed the recording of OB LA DI OB LA DA as we know the song today. RNB
LOL!
Thanks for that tidbit. I love learning Beatles trivia.
@@debbiechang5781 Anytime Debbie. It's been a while. How have you been? RNB
You're wrong that John stormed out of a session for this, returning later stoned and inspired. The session was 8 July 1968, and took place after Paul, George and Ringo had attended a press screening of the "Yellow Submarine" film. They then went on to the studio, where John joined them, knowing Paul wanted to do a remake of this, stoned and fed-up that they'd already spent three days working on a song he regarded as an example of what he later labelled Paul's "Granny s**t music", strode to the piano and banged out the intro, as Geoff Emerick says:
"After about four or five nights doing ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’ John Lennon came to the session really stoned, totally out of it on something or other, and he said ‘Alright, we’re gonna do ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’.’ He went straight to the piano and smashed the keys with an almighty amount of volume, twice the speed of how they’d done it before, and said ‘This is it! Come on!’ He was really aggravated. That was the version they ended up using."
They then nailed it in twelve takes.
I'm telling you Jayy, you have OPENED my eyes, ears and heart to the Beatles and I am so glad. I'm nearly 50 years old and honestly, when I was growing up, the Beatles were not such a big deal, and I never thought they had anything good. THANK YOU for sharing them on your channel! ♥️👍🎵
What planet were you on?
Congratulations
Huh? They were HUGE when I was growing up.
Paul wrote this song "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" & it is on their 1968 double "White Album". Lots of great songs such as "Blackbird", "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", "Back In The U.S.S.R.", "Dear Prudence", "Rocky Racoon" etc.
Life goes on bra...Desmond stays at home and does his pretty face and in the evening she's a singer in the band.
The subtleties of the Beatles are as prevalent as everything else Beatles..here, there and everywhere!
Mollie stays at home and does her pretty face
@@michaellaw3943 second verse
YES! You're not wrong, about the reggae vibe, but I think it's more accurate to describe it as a Caribbean vibe. Good call! One of my very favorite Beatles tunes. It's so perfectly crafted.
Agree!
It’s Paul and I think he got the lyric ‘Life goes on, Bra’ from a Jamaican dude in Jamaica so there’s your reggae influence
Close. I think it's supposed to be 'brah' kinda like 'bruh'.
"McCartney wrote "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" in a cod Jamaican ska style and appropriated a phrase popularised by Jimmy Scott, a London-based Nigerian musician, for the song's title and chorus. Following its release, Scott attempted, unsuccessfully, to receive a composing credit."
Another winner 🏆 🥇 from the Beatles(but then practically their whole catalog is)and another insightful reaction from you,take care
Just pure joy watching your reactions 😊 Keep it going👍
Love Paul’s voice. I’ve always loved this song, and the whole White Album. 🥰🎶🥰🎶
Would have been a big hit if they had released it as a single
Marmalade - a Scottish group - had a number 1 hit with it in the UK, but across the world the Beatles single version hit the top slot. They never released it as a single in the UK or the USA, which is weird.
One of the Greatest intro's in Music History.
The title of the song came from a Carribean guy who said to the Beatles (Paul mainly)" Ob la Di obla da, everything is fine" This was on their visit to Jamaica.
That was actually Jimmy Scott, a Nigerian guy based in London, who’s conga playing is in the version released in the Beatles Anthology 3.
@@AlBarzUK True! I've seen so many get the story all wrong.
Such a fun song love your reactions
By the way! Trust yourself! You're explaining yourself just fine! What you're saying makes perfect sense
♥ The White Album. Thanks for doing the 2009 stereo remaster version. They're the best!
Great reaction! There are some who dislike this song calling it fluff and silly. However those are the same people who if you watch them, are tapping their feet and silently humming to the song. I agree, the Beatles weren't afraid to step out and try different things. Not many bands can do that and still be successful. But then again not many bands are the Beatles. Keep up the good work with your reactions.
You are not wrong, there is a very strong Ska/Reggae influence in this song. And the lyrics are all Jamaican characters and slang like Bruh. At the time in London, Ska was becoming the rage.
Nigerian for the main lyric ;)
"McCartney wrote "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" in a cod Jamaican ska style and appropriated a phrase popularised by Jimmy Scott, a London-based Nigerian musician, for the song's title and chorus. Following its release, Scott attempted, unsuccessfully, to receive a composing credit."
McCartney was in a club watching Jimmy. Jimmy would sing obla di and the crowd would respond obla da. P.M. took that and ran with it. Jimmy wanted royalties, P.M. refused to pay and a legal battle ensued. Jimmy got into some trouble, P.M. bailed him out and the condition was drop the law suit and lose the rights. This story must be told.
Paul tells a story that he was on a Caribbean island and met someone there that said to the phrase “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da “ meaning “oh well” life goes on.
TRUE story!
@@patticrichton1135 Not quite, but close I suppose.
"McCartney wrote "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" in a cod Jamaican ska style and appropriated a phrase popularised by Jimmy Scott, a London-based Nigerian musician, for the song's title and chorus. Following its release, Scott attempted, unsuccessfully, to receive a composing credit."
@@lauraallen55 Not quite but close I suppose. (jeez I hope you found that funny)
McCartney was in a club watching Jimmy. Jimmy would sing obla di and the crowd would respond obla da. P.M. took that and ran with it. Jimmy wanted royalties, P.M. refused to pay and a legal battle ensued. Jimmy got into some trouble, P.M. bailed him out and the condition was drop the law suit and lose the rights. This story must be told.
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 You suppose it's not quite right but close, eh? What I said was a direct quote from Wiki, which could be wrong I'm sure. What's your source?
Awesome.
This is another pure fun song from the greatest band of all time. How can you listen to this and not feel happy?? I love your Beatles reactions and your channel in general. Looking forward to your next Linda Ronstadt video 🌺✌️
The Beatles ALWAYS changed their sound. Now you know why they were so great.
You're quite right about the reggae/ska flavour here. McCartney was open to all influences at this time. The title phrase he came across when he would be greeted by London-based conga player Jimmy Scott-Emuakpor, someone he knew. When The White Album was released Scott would try to claim a writer's credit for the song because of his 'input'. The inference that Macca had 'stolen' the phrase annoyed him greatly. However, in 1969 when Scot was in jail awaiting trial for failing to pay maintenance to his ex-wife he wrote to The Beatles requesting they pay his legal bill. Paul agreed to pay on condition that he halted his attempt to gain co-authorship.
Very good Jayy, The Beatles loved all kinds of music, and they did like reggae and you did hear right. They did add a reggae touch to this song. Love your reactions.
That is a great observation on how you knew it was Paul!
The Beatles are the best. 👏
Jayy you’re exactly right about the things you say about The Beatles
Nice 😊 Always liked that song so much
You've made me listen to lots of Beatles stuff--all I can say is THANKS!!
Definitely more than a little reggae feel here.
Love how you're lovin the Beatles Jayy 💜🍏
Yes, you are correct, this song does have a Reggae influence, called Ska back in 68. John said so when talking about the song.
Right on with your reggae thought, it was influenced by a Jamaican reggae artist that Paul liked.
John and George hated this song because it took like 90 takes or something like that until Paul was happy with it and took days to record.
Feel good music.
Paul got the idea for the song when he heard a guy from Jamaica or somewhere down there using the phrase just like that. Imagin a man with a Jamaican accent saying ob-la-di ob-la-da ilfe goes on man.
"McCartney wrote "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" in a cod Jamaican ska style and appropriated a phrase popularised by Jimmy Scott, a London-based Nigerian musician, for the song's title and chorus. Following its release, Scott attempted, unsuccessfully, to receive a composing credit."
Where is everyone getting this story that he met a guy in Jamaica?
Remember that Bermuda (and to a lesser extent, Jamaica) had long British histories. In 1965 and 1966, "pirate radio stations" - ie, not Top 40 AM, but college FM stations - were sampling other 'world music' that were specifically NOT Top 40 (not-Beatles, not-Stones) just to expand their own awareness. London had a long history of migrants from India, China and the Caribb, so all of that music was relatively new to the Beatles and other 'hip' bands. Paul was obviously trying to distill some of those influences into a tune of his own. Look at WHEN I'M 64 - obviously a style from his parents' musical heritage, as was HONEY PIE off this same WHITE ALBUM. Paul was really incorporating all of these styles - and with the name BEATLES, this ensure a huge audience.
Great reaction! Always loved this song very upbeat
Beatle George said "You won't get time to hang a sign on me". I think he is talking how they were constantly changing.
Good song good reaction
Sometimes when I'm feeling down, I play this song and it lifts my spirits!
I truly love The Beatles!😍😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥🔥
Yep good call, has a backbeat for sure.
You are 100% right..outstanding, Paul is singing
Hearing George and John yell "arm, leg" in the background still makes me laugh
Later served as the theme song of the 80's family show "Life Goes On"
Jayy you are so much fun to watch ❤
Oh, what fun!
You have such a great ear! Paul had a Jamaican acquaintance who would say that phrase. So there def is a touch of reggae
My 14 year old just told me they are the "Best band ever!"
Love the happy song, love your always genuine reaction! 💕👍
Paul definitely sings this
It does have a slight Reggae feel, and yes all Paul.
Paul singing lead. All John's piano intro and tempo for the song.
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Love this song.
one of those joyous songs that poured out of Mr. McCartney
You're exactly right, it's Paul singing. I recently saw another reviewer, who also heard reggae tones on this song, as well.
You are very observant. Paul DOES amp his vocals up at the end of his songs!!
Maybe not all of them. Yesterday, I Will, and some others not so much.
It does have that feel
The White Album is my fav, its awesome
A great British band called marmalade was in the studio the day the white album was released, so they got their manager to go to the record store to buy it.they listened to it and decided to record “ o bladi oblada “ there and then. It reached number one making them the first Scottish band to reach number one. The white album really got me into the Beatles and I eventually joined a sixties band doing mainly Beatles songs . Luv ya.
Always a fun one 😉
Yes it hast a Touch of raggae 🎉😊❤
Very perceptive of you, Jayy, to notice the reggae influence on Ob-la-di-Ob-la-da. The song is actually done in a Jamaican "ska" style, which was a precursor of reggae as we know it today. The words "Ob-la-di Ob-la-da" were originally used and popularized by Jimmy Scott, a London-based Nigerian musician, which Paul had heard and used for the song's title and chorus. You are also correct that you never know what to expect from any Beatles record. Back in the '60s, we'd hear on the radio that the DJ was going to play something new from The Beatles, and we couldn't wait to hear what new sounds were going to come from that great band. I would love to hear "We Can Work It Out" or "Nowhere Man", Jayy, two of the finest songs they ever did.
There’s an early recording featuring Jimmy Scott on the bongos that eventually made it onto the Beatles Anthology (3?).
@@AlBarzUK I haven't listened to Anthology 3 in a long time, Al, gotta give that track a listen. It's too bad Paul had the band go over the same song over and over and over.
@@KennyY-bh3zl I've been told it was not bongos but congas. 🥴🤗
@@AlBarzUK I would guess that if The Beatles had released Ob-la-di-Ob-la-da as a single, it might have been another number one for them. I don't think there were any singles released from the White Album though. "Back in the USSR" is another that could have been a #1 single.
If you notice at the end it's Desmond who stay's home and does his pretty face and in the evening SHE'S
a singer with the band, The Beatles were something else, way before their time. And they were Scouser's
from my home City.
One of Paul’s British music hall style songs. “ Honey Pie” and “ Your Mother Should Know” are two more.
The so called "White Album" is one of The Beatles more interesting efforts. Lots of different style songs here, with "Ob-La-Di-Ob-La-Da" being an excellent example. But get into "Helter Skelter", "Revolution #9", "Blackbird", "Glass Onion", :"Rocky Raccoon", "Sexy Sadie' and " Back In The USSR" for proof. They were truly amazing.
Yeah, the range of different style of songs on that album is crazy but also not uncommon for The Beatles. Songs like "HoneyPie" and "Helter skelter" are like totally in the opposite end of the spectrum and still on that same album.
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I remember playing the White Album backwards, listening for hidden messages... was all kinds of rumours back then.
The Beatles were/are so listenable because they deliberately changed their styles over and over and over.
It's Paul!❤
You've got a great ear!
The Regee is the back beat
You are so sweet! Thank you.
A little bit of reggae and a whole lot of calypso
The Beatles didn't just play different genres they invited them
"Desmond stays at home and does his pretty face and in the evening she's a singer with the band."😂
March 8, 2023
I had heard that Paul greeted a hotel worker in passing in the hall. . Saying “ How are you doing ?” To which he got the response “ oh blah di , oh blah dahh “
I've always thought it sounded like that because it was a song about a Caribbean couple, and about the wife being a singer in a band.
That's a really good point about Paul's singing, funny 'cause it's true! This was Paul's song, but John really hated it 😳 However, I believe it was him who set the "right" tempo for it, since that was him playing the raucous opening piano chords.
@@loosilu yes, John had said that was how the song should be played. Also the White album sessions were pretty miserable so everyone was whining 😆
@@etc7070 Paul and Ringo didn't whine. Were the sessions miserable? you were told the Get Back sessions were miserable.
@@etc7070 John spent a few years publicly trashing Paul's music, because he knew that's where it would hurt. If you take those words seriously, you need to learn more.
@@loosilu I'm so sorry, you are right. Don't mind me 😇
@@etc7070 it's all good
Did you get the last line? Desmond stays at hime does his pretty face and in the evening DHE’s a singer with the band. Turns out that Desmond is. Drag Queen.
Correct Paul
Yes, That's Paul.
I know what you mean ( slightly reggae) or influenced
Yes, it is Paul. Good ear.
Paul and John sounded completely different.
Since the first reggae song didn't happen until 1969. I will say you are close, it's definitely Jamaican influenced so at the time this was recorded I would guess Pauly was aiming for ska.
It’s so cool you love the Beatles
I mean after all they are the Beatles
Nothing like ‘em b4 or since
But with all those books to read how do you find time to listen
Obla dee
I agree about that reggae sound but I think it's more like ska.
The Beatles had a friend from the Caribbean and who was playing in some club in London that the Beatles frequented and he used to say hey ob la di ob la da life goes on....and so Paul put that into a song. Paul being a perfectionist got on the other Beatles nerves and George said it seemed like the band spent more time working on this song than any other song on the album.
McCartney was in a club watching Jimmy. Jimmy would sing obla di and the crowd would respond obla da. P.M. took that and ran with it. Jimmy wanted royalties, P.M. refused to pay and a legal battle ensued. Jimmy got into some trouble, P.M. bailed him out and the condition was drop the law suit and lose the rights. This story must be told.
It has a 'Calypso' style.
The Continuing Story of Paul and Linda McCartney.
Jayy are you still in Virginia
You go JayyyShow. I know sone of these songs are so bad, then and now, like this one from the overrated Beatles, who are a one and done band to listen to, at least to me.
I applaud you for sticking it out to the end!
A Christian band called Mercy Me released a cute video of this under their 'Cover Tune Grab Bag feature that I highly recommend for you.
This album was simply titled "The Beatles". Since no pictures were on the cover, it was called the "White Album". Yes, Paul McCartney is singing lead. He actually wrote the song without John Lennon. The style was called ska. Lennon HATED this song, calling it "Granny music s--t!"
John made the tempo of the song faster after they did a zillion takes and Paul wasn't happy. Did the piano intro and said it should be like this. And, so it was.
Give Alan Parsons project.eyebin the sky a try about 4.5 min
WOW! reggae. you heard it! that even impressed me. (and i'm usually the only one who impresses me.) that's precisely what you heard. reggae coupled with a live, party atmosphere reminiscent of the beach boys "barbara ann" and johnny rivers "memphis."
this gives me the opportunity to suggest gabriela bee's music video of "Obla Di Obla Da" here on youtube. the rendition is excellent and the video is great as she's shown playing all the instruments herself. its really cool. check it out.
You are not wrong girl. Great ear. ..
It’s reggae. That’s what I hear.
More Linda Ronstadt, "Down So Low" live ruclips.net/video/D7gCtCWxTYo/видео.html
Paul explains to Howard Stern about the writing of Ob La Di Ob La Da. It's a short 2 minute clip & you're pretty much right on the reggae tinge ruclips.net/video/vyh3WLTO82E/видео.html
I am going to upset a lot of people here but I prefer tge later cover version by a Scottish band called Marmalade.
This is considered one of the worst Beatles songs (I disagree). The two worst rated are Maxwell’s Silver Hammer and Revolution 9.
This is actually considered one of the worst songs EVER believe it or not