Worst Beatle song?

storymilo · 12-27-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickenbacker

I think the song itself is fine, if riddled with lyrical cliches. Its real fault is the production, which is ridiculously over-done. It would have been much better without all the orchestral instrumentation.

This seems to be a common complaint among people.... I really didn't find it that bad. Maybe a little annoying but definitely not earning the song a spot at worst Beatles song.

Rickenbacker · 12-27-2009, 10:25 PM

Their post-Help! work needs to be held to a higher standard. In 1970 they were no longer the young and inexperienced band that made the lackluster "With the Beatles".

Not to mention that their earlier material is bad for completely different reasons than The Long and Winding Road.

TotalHenshin · 12-27-2009, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickenbacker

I think the song itself is fine, if riddled with lyrical cliches. Its real fault is the production, which is ridiculously over-done. It would have been much better without all the orchestral instrumentation.

Paul agrees with you.

As to other user: perhaps. I always thought Michelle was an undeserving classic. Now that I think about it though, you're right. I would prefer to listen to any track off Rubber Soul over The Long & Winding Road.

Neapolitan · 12-27-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickenbacker

I think the song itself is fine, if riddled with lyrical cliches. Its real fault is the production, which is ridiculously over-done. It would have been much better without all the orchestral instrumentation.

So Paul McCartney just so happen to use a cliche, what's the big deal, about 99.9% of all hits songs are built on cliches especially in the chorus. Whatever he did it works and the lyrics flow nicely. It is sad and meloncholic song that speaks to peoples hearts and that what makes it a good song, it's something that people can identify with on a personal (emotional) level.

The Monkey · 12-28-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Neapolitan

The height of Bubblegum music was '67 to '72 so describe Chuck Berry and Carl Perkins as Bubblegum is an anchronism, they started out in the 50's and couldn't be Bubblegum music. I don't know if you know this but the genre that Chuck Berry is classified under is "Rock and Roll" and Carl Perkins is "Rockabilly," "Rock and Roll," and "Country," neither of them are Bubblegum.

Wether or not a person like the cover songs The Beatles did is a matter of opinion, however imo The Beatles never did a bad cover song.

I think you misunderstood me. I meant that it was bubblegm pop with influences of Chuck Berry and Carl Perkins also being heard.

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