When I was a kid my older sister bought “The Beatles 1962-1966” red album, so I put my pennies together and purchased “The Beatles 1967-1970” blue album.
That will always be the dividing line to me between pop sensation early Beatles and later experimental psychedelic Beatles, but the question always remains, at what point did they actually pivot and how did they do it?
This interesting review of a lesser known Beatles song “Rain” makes the case for when the boys from Liverpool went from the “Fab Four” to “Sgt. Pepper’s Lone Hearts Club Band.” Watch
Norwegian Wood (Rubber Soul Album)
Baby-ish songs; most of the beatles songs have been used as lullaby’s.
As we used to say, the three B’s of great music are Bach, Beethoven and the Beatles.
Worst. Band. Ever.
^ Ridiculous hyperbole.
Acid, hey?
https://youtu.be/yXtpnmVjieU
Yeah, Rubber Soul. Nowhere Man.
@Anonymous; Worst.Troll.Ever.
Revolver. There was no question that The Beatles had shifted gears. After “Tomorrow Never Knows”, The Beatles were dead, long live The Beatles.
When they quit touring after the “early years” they quit playing live (yes, I know they played on British TV and the rooftop concert). They instead focused on recording where you can be more creative, experiment with new techniques, and work at their own pace. And without the screaming girls in the audience they could HEAR themselves. (They only had to deal with Yoko’s prattling.)
Highly overrated noice makers.
I was in high school when they became popular, but I waited to 1973 to buy Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
That song always makes me think of Badfinger.
Excellent harmonies – good musicality – fantastic press – memorable songs.
Yeah, some like em and some don’t – that’s what America’s all about.
In the early 60s I thought the Dave Clark 5 was a better band – but what did I know?
izlamo delenda est …
I have their Love Songs double album. Those are the best Beatles songs.
A very interesting piece. I had always thought that was a harpsichord. Thanks.
I’ve listened to every episode of You Can’t Unhear This and they are terrific. This guy nails the importance of Rain. Pure genius.
Gray, I wasn’t trolling. I legitimately think they are a bad band. So bad in fact, I think they are the worst. I’m not the only one.
Additionally, anyone who disagrees with your view of the world is not always a troll.
I’ll just leave this here:
https://youtu.be/bir1Wf5eSBQ
“… I think they are the worst. I’m not the only one.”
That’s some funny shit, right there. Ever heard of “Jam Factory?”
And “I’m not the only one.” Isn’t that from “Imagine?”
Love subtle humor.
izlamo delenda est …
Used to love the Beatles when I was a kid; then I grew up.