charlie brown Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I remember when I first listened to my new copy, of "Rubber Soul," in December 1965, it seemed then, a pretty radical departure, from the "Pop" rock (as great as it was), that they'd done, previously. It sounded and felt more "sophisticated," and has always been one of my favorite "Beatles" albums. And no, there are no bad Beatles albums! Some are just phenomenal! Rubber Soul, to me, is one of those. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowdiddley Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 I remember when I first listened to my new copy, of "Rubber Soul," in December 1965, it seemed then, a pretty radical departure, from the "Pop" rock (as great as it was), that they'd done, previously. It sounded and felt more "sophisticated," and has always been one of my favorite "Beatles" albums. And no, there are no bad Beatles albums! Some are just phenomenal! Rubber Soul, to me, is one of those. CB Exactly, well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I remember when I first listened to my new copy, of "Rubber Soul," in December 1965, it seemed then, a pretty radical departure, from the "Pop" rock (as great as it was), that they'd done, previously. It sounded and felt more "sophisticated," and has always been one of my favorite "Beatles" albums. And no, there are no bad Beatles albums! Some are just phenomenal! Rubber Soul, to me, is one of those. CB Beatles For Sale has them treading water a bit but still some good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Beatles For Sale has them treading water a bit but still some good stuff. How is easy it is now to bag on (whoever). What was anyone else doing at the time? Kind of goes back to my earlier question about how you got music having to do with why you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 but is there a bad Beatles album? Yellow Submarine and Magical Mystery Tour are pretty low on my list. But the album covers are pretty cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Yellow Submarine and Magical Mystery Tour are pretty low on my list. But the album covers are pretty cool Still with with the title cut, Fool on the Hill, I am the Walrus, Hello Goodbye, Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields more than most bands give ya today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Fool on the hill, penny lane and hello goodbye are corny to my ears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Fool on the hill, penny lane and hello goodbye are corny to my ears I couldn't move the needle fast enough when it got to Blue Jay Way. George must sing "please don't be long" like 100 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I couldn't move the needle fast enough when it got to Blue Jay Way. George must sing "please don't be long" like 100 times. And Savoy Truffle is a bad one too by georgie-poo as well ... But that's a different album My favorite Paul album is "The Beatles Again." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonkers Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Still with with the title cut, Fool on the Hill, I am the Walrus, Hello Goodbye, Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields more than most bands give ya today. Blue Jay Way and Flying I know Flying is basically them tripping and jamming, but I really like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh James Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 The thing with the Beatles is, there is something for everyone! They crossed so many genres and that was what made them so cool to me. Never did they put themselves in a box and say, we are this kind of band. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 And Savoy Truffle is a bad one too by georgie-poo as well Stupid Clapton toothache! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Really love this often overlooked Georgie gem. Great solo and solid lyrics with a nod to Ringo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT5aqYVFsJI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Dig Old Brown Shoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Actually their first album was "Introducing The Beatles." Actually their 1st album was "Please Please Me" Yup, Craig is right ... The first album was "Please Please Me" ,... the second album, "With the Beatles" ... "Introducing the Beatles" finally came out on January 10, 1964 ... Well you're comparing British to American releases. Here in the USA "Introducing" was in some stores before the Beatles did Sullivan but not many. Meet the Beatles was the first record we could buy on a national level. Interesting - but Duane and Cookieman are correct. Things got confused in America because Vee Jay Records released "Introducing the Beatles" twice - first in 7/63 and later in 1/64. Here's the facts that might interest some fans (from a text file I've got, don't know the source) - "Introducing the Beatles" marks the beginning of the interesting story of the early US releases and how Capitol Records took over the distribution rights. In April of 1962, the single My Bonnie/The Saints credited as Tony Sheridan and The Beat Brothers (Beatles) was released in the US by Decca, but didn't chart. In 1963 Capitol Records of the US, an EMI partner, declines to release distributions of The Beatles. Vee Jay, a small midwest label based in Gary, Indiana, contracted to distribute The Beatles. In February 1963 Vee Jay released the single Please Please Me/Ask Me Why following in May 1963 with the release of the single From Me To You/Thank You Girl. Neither single charted. Still, Vee Jay decided to release the album Introducing The Beatles in July of 1963. However, Vee Jay didn't support the release properly and nothing happened. Then in August 1963, the even smaller label, Swan, in Philadelphia, released She Loves You/I'll Get You which shot to number one. Now Capitol throws it's weight around and secures the remaining distribution rights. In January 1964, trying to cash in, Vee Jay released the single Please Please Me/From Me To You - Capitol was not amused. Later in January, Vee Jay re-released the album "Introducing The Beatles" which went to number two. In March 1964 Vee Jay released the single Do You Want To Know A Secret/Thank You Girl - this time Capitol sued. During the course of 1964, Capitol stomped out all competition, legal and otherwise. BTW - I'm a huge fan of Rubber Soul - First US release with all original music written and recorded by the Beatles. From this point on, the Beatles albums contained only original releases (except for Yesterday and Today, which was a Capitol chop job anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Really love this often overlooked Georgie gem. Great solo and solid lyrics with a nod to Ringo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT5aqYVFsJI Looks like George was Playing John's Casino? Great stuff. I've seen some great stuff in this thread. Maybe someone should start what's your favorite album and why. I know by far Abbey Road is mine (only without the long and boring I Want You - She's So Heavy). Everything else is genius to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I have five favs. Abbey Road White Album Let It Be Rubber Soul Beatles Again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heymisterk Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 This is a masterpiece. I think Lennon was writing the best songs of his life on this album, and when we are talking about one of the greatest writers in the history of rock, that is saying something. I actually think that every song is amazing, with the exception of "What Goes On". Harrison's songs were really improving by this time. But "In My Life" "Norwegian Wood" and...well, it was all amazing. Had an almost baroque feel to it. And I think the album cover is my favorite of all time. John looks absolutely menacing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 This is a masterpiece. I think Lennon was writing the best songs of his life on this album, and when we are talking about one of the greatest writers in the history of rock, that is saying something. I actually think that every song is amazing, with the exception of "What Goes On". Harrison's songs were really improving by this time. But "In My Life" "Norwegian Wood" and...well, it was all amazing. Had an almost baroque feel to it. And I think the album cover is my favorite of all time. John looks absolutely menacing. I agree with all of what you said (I'm sure that made your night). My band (Geezer) plays Drive my Car. Guitar is moderately challenging in the beginning, (coordinating with drums); just love it. I go to work with this lunch pail. My staff loves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heymisterk Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I agree with all of what you said (I'm sure that made your night). My band (Geezer) plays Drive my Car. Guitar is moderately challenging in the beginning, (coordinating with drums); just love it. I go to work with this lunch pail. My staff loves it. That song is great. A lot of key changes. "Nowhere Man" too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 That song is great. A lot of key changes. "Nowhere Man" too. and the solo.......pure strat bliss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Looks like George was Playing John's Casino? Great stuff. I've seen some great stuff in this thread. Maybe someone should start what's your favorite album and why. I know by far Abbey Road is mine (only without the long and boring I Want You - She's So Heavy). Everything else is genius to me. Actually both George and John removed the finish from their casinos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigh Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 George's Casino has a Bigsby. "Hey Bulldog" has always been a favorite of mine. Great riff. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVeeWee Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Yellow Submarine and Magical Mystery Tour are pretty low on my list. But the album covers are pretty cool LOL Duane, as a matter of fact, there's always something for everyone in every Beatles album, whether it is 'the perfect song', or the album cover, etc... What I find so unique about the Beatles is their great journey they shared with their fans, from a straight on skiffle band to a pop music band, towards a psychedelic pop band with classical music influences... And everyone went along on that journey because in essence, the Beatles formula from the early beginning hadn't changed over the years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freak show Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Interesting - but Duane and Cookieman are correct. Things got confused in America because Vee Jay Records released "Introducing the Beatles" twice - first in 7/63 and later in 1/64. Here's the facts that might interest some fans (from a text file I've got, don't know the source) LOL, if you had read my post, you would have seen that "Please Please Me" was released on March 22, 1963. I'm pretty sure that March comes before July in the USA, just as it does in the rest of the world, so even if "Introducing the Beatles" had been released in July -- which it wasn't -- it still would have been the second album. But don't take my word for it! Just go to the Beatles site. They seem to think "Please Please Me" was their first album... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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