All Time Favourite Beatles Track? (lyrics, album, cover, show)

Minstrel · 09-15-2008, 11:29 PM

My honourable mentions go to:

Norwegian Wood
Ticket To Ride
In My Life

skeletorrz · 09-15-2008, 11:44 PM

we can work it Out

I really like how the tempo changes

Akira · 09-16-2008, 01:53 PM

I can't even narrow it down to a top ten, sorry. But 'yes' to all of the above!

Brad Stengel · 09-16-2008, 02:38 PM

It changes alot, but the other day I put on my vinyl copy of the white album, and "Martha My Dear" was the first song, and I had never really noticed it before-but its SOOOO good. I feel like it envelops every aspect of the Beatles' sound, which is tough considering all the genre hopping they did. But yeah, right now, definately "Martha My Dear".

Akira · 09-16-2008, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackhammer

I think i may have to go with 'Eleanor Rigby'. It was such an unusual track for it's time and is a classic case of quality not quantity (in terms of instruments used).

Just listening to the instrumental version of it shows how remarkable a track Eleanor Rigby was. Lovely strings throughout.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackhammer

Also it is one of the few instances when lyrical content greatly enhances the composition.

Life On Mars by Bowie would also be included. So much genius going on behind the vocals by the orchestra.

The Monkey · 09-16-2008, 02:57 PM

Eleanor Rigby - It's just such a beautiful and sad ballad. Lennon and McCartney's songwriting reached its height in Revolver

Runner-ups:
Yesterday
In My Life
For No One
Penny Lane
A Day in the Life
Dear Prudence
Hey Jude
Revolution (single version)

Akira · 09-16-2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Monkey

Lennon and McCartney's songwriting reached their height in Revolver

I agree with that. I would also say that George Harrison, however, peaked later, on Abbey Road, Beatles-wise.

Double X · 09-16-2008, 07:10 PM

Dear Prudence

Brad Stengel · 09-16-2008, 07:19 PM

Aaggghhh!

Am I the only one who finds Revolver overrated? Too many goofy forgettable tracks, IMO. Like "good day sunshine", "yellow submarine, "i want to tell you", "got to get you into my life", "dr. robert", are all mediocre. Believe me, everything else I LOVE especially, "Im only sleeping", but top ten album of all time? No. Best album of all time? You gotta be kidding me. Paul McCartney even said Pet Sounds blew it away, and I agree.

Double X · 09-16-2008, 07:27 PM

'I Want To Tell You' and 'Got To Get You Into My Life' are quite good. George's shy voice and Paul's upbeat tempo and vocals make them both great songs.

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Minstrel Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 436	My honourable mentions go to: Norwegian Wood Ticket To Ride In My Life __________________ "Blow your tuneless trumpet, the choice is yours / We don't want the glamour, the pomp and the drums / The Dublin messiah scattering crumbs"

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skeletorrz Groupie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: California Posts: 37	we can work it Out I really like how the tempo changes __________________ no lies, just love

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Brad Stengel This Space for Rent Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 815	It changes alot, but the other day I put on my vinyl copy of the white album, and "Martha My Dear" was the first song, and I had never really noticed it before-but its SOOOO good. I feel like it envelops every aspect of the Beatles' sound, which is tough considering all the genre hopping they did. But yeah, right now, definately "Martha My Dear". __________________ These is the musics I own: http://rateyourmusic.com/collection/BradStengel/oo

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The Monkey Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 803	Eleanor Rigby - It's just such a beautiful and sad ballad. Lennon and McCartney's songwriting reached its height in Revolver Runner-ups: Yesterday In My Life For No One Penny Lane A Day in the Life Dear Prudence Hey Jude Revolution (single version) __________________ Now another stranger seems to want you to ignore his dreams as though they were the burden of some other My Last.fm Last edited by The Monkey; 09-16-2008 at 03:03 PM.

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Brad Stengel This Space for Rent Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 815	Aaggghhh! Am I the only one who finds Revolver overrated? Too many goofy forgettable tracks, IMO. Like "good day sunshine", "yellow submarine, "i want to tell you", "got to get you into my life", "dr. robert", are all mediocre. Believe me, everything else I LOVE especially, "Im only sleeping", but top ten album of all time? No. Best album of all time? You gotta be kidding me. Paul McCartney even said Pet Sounds blew it away, and I agree. __________________ These is the musics I own: http://rateyourmusic.com/collection/BradStengel/oo

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Double X sleepe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: boston Posts: 1,140	Dear Prudence

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Double X sleepe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: boston Posts: 1,140	'I Want To Tell You' and 'Got To Get You Into My Life' are quite good. George's shy voice and Paul's upbeat tempo and vocals make them both great songs.