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early beatles really were dominated by john

Nov-20-09 17:04

by Harrythebannister (Posted Nov-20-09 17:04)
Yeah I agree James. It's strange but I've listened to The Beatles albums thousands of times over the past 30 years or so but it was only recently I noticed this. John was definitely the driving force in the early days with Paul singing lead on perhaps 2 or 3 songs per album. The changing point is probably Rubber Soul and Revolver when for me Paul becomes an equal with John.

Also about this time John's voice softens considerably. Compare "I'm Only Sleeping" for example with say "Anytime At All". Whereas Paul developed as a singer. By the late sixties Paul was undoubtably the driving force of the band in my opinion and John's interests lay elsewhere.

::Back To The Egg

Nov-20-09 14:52

by mr h atom (Posted Nov-20-09 14:52)
well, shirley...i think that rather than remix the set lists (add on/take off), dear ole maccy ought to take a page from many of his peers, and remaster the whole catalogue: with an extra cd (or two) that should include live recordings, demos and unreleased (but otherwise completed) songs from the distinct era of the albums creation

put them out with a wee bit o' fanfare (and an insanely low price) and see what happens

Good Evening New York City

Nov-20-09 14:33

by mr h atom (Posted Nov-20-09 14:33)
...'cause he should, if he's being an honest artist, be spoiling us with all the (live)songs he's never released, instead of, mostly, rehashing what's been done (and released) ad infinitum: all the concerts that actually have something different....
early '70's, rockshow (which COULD/WOULD be a better, more clearly different alternative), the '79 tour...
a 2-3 disc set, from all the eras of all the songs NOT already in one-two TEN already present live versions...

this is all repetative mumbo, despite the inclusion of one or three songs, as the old richman gordman ad said: it's the same thing !

when your set list is so ingrained in your psyche that you're, basically, just going thru the motions, re-articulating the same thing you've done for the last 10-20 years...
and when most of us know he could easily stretch himself, and do better...
it's more than a bit annoying

i've spent the last week on a different site, and, there, i've viewed many live performances (and more than quite a few unreleased cuts: revisited a few long lost favorites, as well (thanks JMF !)) that yet another repeat is just frustrating as all get out: if the 'fans' so direly need a representative of thier time seeing him recently: pick up back in the u.s.(world) and hum the one or two songs not done from this go...
some of us, who know (an expect) better, are unwilling to genuflect over repeat season...

for me, as a entertainment choice of the moment, i just can't justify the $20: i'll go with the new sting album, the new stephen king book, a few movies with the fam...
a nice dinner out with just the wife & i...
and this one'll go on the christmas/birthday list...

maybe i'll get it- maybe i won't: in a way..i already have this, don't i ?

Paul McCartney And Ringo Starr Unite On New Album

Nov-20-09 12:03

by EddieV (Posted Nov-20-09 12:03)
Paul is so busy. wonder where he got the time from. Ringo is quite busy too, every 2nd year he releases an new album

The Girl Is Mine

Nov-19-09 15:57

by Deebhoy (Posted Nov-19-09 15:57)
There's no video for it. The song was so bad they decided against it.

Now the video for The Man - can anybody track that down?

Deebhoy

I want to come home chords

Nov-19-09 14:06

by Jeff in Ohio (Posted Nov-19-09 14:06)
Klass - thanks! I'm rather quiet and private about playing for other people, so it took alot of courage for me to post my stuff on youtube. So I appreciate your positive comments. Lady Madonna happens to be a song that I feel I've got pretty solid. My piano is being tuned next Tuesday so then I'll record it and post to youtube. I think if you subscribe to my youtube channel (MusicAndWeather) you'll be notified when I post something new? I think it works that way.

There's a person on youtube that does a great job of teaching Beatles piano songs, and i feel he's 99% accurate to the original recordings. His youtube name is "PianoJohn113" if you want to check it out.

Anyway, thanks.

::Help!

Nov-18-09 18:34

by andyec (Posted Nov-18-09 18:34)
Help! is a great album. Help!,Ticket to Ride,Yesterday,You're Going to Lose That Girl,You've Got to Hide Your Love Away,and I've Just Seen a Face are all in my top 100 Beatles songs.

"GOOD EVENING NEW YORK CITY"- New Live MACCA CD/DVD

Nov-18-09 09:16

by Beatle Bob (Posted Nov-18-09 09:16)
If you can, pick up the Best Buy exclusive version. 4 discs (2 CDs/2 DVDs) for $19.99. 4 discs for $5.00! You get an additional DVD that has the complete Letterman Ed Sullivan Theater marquee performance, the complete "I'm Down" (not complete on the regular DVD in the set).

Also, if you collect bootlegs, this hardcover release mimics the His Master's Choice labels releases in every way, shape and form from concept to layout--except it's sligtly bigger!

Regards,
Beatle Bob

REVIEW: "EARLY BEATLES AROUND UK 62'64" (MCCD 128/129)

Nov-17-09 11:53

by Beatle Bob (Posted Nov-17-09 11:53)
Oops! Forgot to post the link for the artwork:

http://www.giginjapan.com/scan193/beatles-early.htm

Regards,
Beatle Bob

MACCA Radio off-air for now, back ON-AIR

Nov-17-09 10:43

by Mike (Posted Nov-17-09 10:43)
All is ok again, was a temporary glitch. Since donations are way down and I was worried we would have to stay off-air for a while as the current level of donations do not nearly cover the costs. I surely hope listeners do not assume, that I will continue to pay for everything. I know I do not do enough funds campaigning and some are simply not aware at how close we are at times like now to shutting down the station.

Paul McCartney and Paul Jones

Nov-17-09 02:48

by DigsY2K (Posted Nov-17-09 02:48)
Does anyone know what songs Paul played drums on John Paul's 1971 LP Crucifix In A Horseshoe....Thanks

James McCartney, Son of Paul, Making US Concert Debut

Nov-17-09 01:01

by Vera (Posted Nov-17-09 01:01)
Poor kid was over-praised a bit, I knew it from the start so I wasn't disappointed. Pleasantly surprised really. I like the songs.

Songs the Beatles gave away

Nov-16-09 16:45

by bonovox66 (Posted Nov-16-09 16:45)

mclarke825 wrote:There is an album called "Songs the Beatles Gave Away" in fact. And it has the original artists. It shouldn't be too hard to find.

That particular album is actually a Beatle Tribute/ Sound-a-like band recording those songs the way they think The Beatle's would have done them. Does anyone know if such an album (with the original artists) exists?

Wirral songwriter completes George Harrison Beatles song 40

Nov-16-09 16:38

by bonovox66 (Posted Nov-16-09 16:38)
Any mention on when we'll be able to hear this? Or, which lines are George's?

Paul McCartney - On A Slow Boat To China (video)

Nov-16-09 13:56

by mclarke825 (Posted Nov-16-09 13:56)

Jeremy K2 wrote:Most fans wouldn't agree with me on this but I'd love to see him do an entire album of oldies - I think they particularly suit his voice.

Ringo did it; why not Paul? As much as I liked Sentimental Journey, I think Paul would do it even better.

Paul and Friends Rock The Royal Albert Hall 13th. nov

Nov-16-09 11:32

by little lamb dragonfly (Posted Nov-16-09 11:32)
No it was this year. Brought the house down with Hey Jude? Why because its so rare for him to play it?!?

::Chaos and Creation in the Backyard

Nov-15-09 19:32

by Deebhoy (Posted Nov-15-09 19:32)
Played this the other day - superb under-rated album.

Deebhoy

NEW FILM EVERYBODY’S FINE TO FEATURE NEW PAUL MCCARTNEY SONG

Nov-15-09 01:20

by little lamb dragonfly (Posted Nov-15-09 01:20)
Yes, we know

Good Evening Studio Wizardry

Nov-14-09 16:07

by bonovox66 (Posted Nov-14-09 16:07)
I'm still not convinced of the use of auto-tune. I hear what everyone is saying about Paperback Writer, but I still think this is just the way it sounded. I do recall thinking that the backing vocals sounded a bit digitized during the DC show but just thought that was the way they were singing it. I'm sure some studio wizardry was used, of that I have no doubt. But I still think all the complaints are just a matter of bad mixing in general and not auto-tune. If Paul was using auto-tune or any sort of tone-fixer I would think he could afford to use a better version, because the digital voices everyone keeps talking about are too bad to have been missed or done on purpose.

And you beat me to it Awesomeman. I was just about to post this video.

History Channel To Air Beatles Special Nov. 25

Nov-12-09 21:37

by markfeber@yahoo.com (Posted Nov-12-09 21:37)
loved those videos paulrus. thanks man

Paul McCartney in Concert on ABC!

Nov-11-09 18:27

by markfeber@yahoo.com (Posted Nov-11-09 18:27)
yeah james me too. i am pumped. and first we get to see a real legend...beyonce!!!

Robert Zemeckis wants Surviving Beatles for Yellow Submarine

Nov-11-09 09:07

by bonovox66 (Posted Nov-11-09 09:07)
I say just don't make this movie. Please!

Its not that I'm totally against someone 're-imagining' Yellow Submarine, I think it could be done. But not this way and not w/ Zemeckis. Sure I love Forest Gump, but name me a good movie he has made since then? Polar Express was barely watchable, and Beowulf was about the worst movie I've seen n recent memory. And lets not even mention his new Christmas Carol.

Let someone at Pixar have a crack at it or maybe Gary Goldman he has done some of the best animated work of the last thirty years. Or if we really want to try something new what about Hayo Miyazaki.

curb your enthusiasm: the bare midriff

Nov-10-09 22:01

by james1985 (Posted Nov-10-09 22:01)
This week's was a riot - everyone knows there are only two ways to injure your neck - genius

REVIEW: Macca -"COMPLETE ROOFTOP CONCERT 2009" (PCCD-069)

Nov-10-09 10:24

by Beatle Bob (Posted Nov-10-09 10:24)
REVIEW BY BEATLE BOB

PAUL MCCARTNEY – “COMPLETE ROOFTOP CONCERT 2009” (PCCD-069)

Next week, Paul McCartney is releasing his official tour CD/DVD set, “Good Evening New York City”. The deluxe version includes a bonus DVD of his marquee performance on the Ed Sullivan Theater, for David Letterman’s “Late Show” from July 15, 2009.

Being I was in attendance on 53rd St to view this historical musical moment, having a memento of this event’s audio on CD from Piccadilly Circus was something I was looking forward to, and I ordered this disc before the official set was announced. I’m glad I did, since this audio is not offered up separately, making this CD a nice companion to the legitimate set.

Taken from the online webcast/”Late Show” broadcast, Piccadilly Circus presents the entire live set (the “Late Show” broadcast only “Get Back” and “Sing The Changes”), totalling 7 songs. These are presented here in the same awful webcast mix that presents Paul’s voice mixed too far back for my tastes. When he talks to the crowd between songs it feels like an audience tape. Distant and a bit muffled. I’m sure knowing it was going to be booted off the CBS website, it’s fidelity is compromised purposely. Otherwise, the band is tight and Paul is having a grand time. Being there, it was fun to watch a mostly surprised crowd. Looking up at some of the older buildings nearby, there were people literally hanging out of the windows to view this once in a lifetime event.

It was a 7 song set, so Piccadilly Circus includes an audience source that offers “tuning” and some conversation between Paul and the audience before the band starts the set. He’s loose and enjoying himself. It does include the full “Let Me Roll It/Foxy Lady” that was edited for broadcast. For me though, audience tapes annoy me with prominent hand clapping from fans standing too close to the mike and those incessant and clear “Woo’s!” from the male fans. It just gets under my skin. This part is for the completest. I’ll stick to the first 7 tracks that are soundboard quality even though “Foxy Lady” is edited out of the webcast.

Otherwise, it’s a nice companion to the upcoming legit version on DVD, but one that I hope receives an improved mix. For me personally, it’s a nice memento of a rare live Paul performance on the streets of NYC that I was able to be a part of. (The picture on the disc is from the point of view of the band facing where I was standing on 53rd St . I'm a speck there somewhere!)

Tracks:

Soundboard Source

1-Get Back
2-Sing The Changes
3-Coming Up
4-Band On The Run
5-Let Me Roll It
6-Helter Skelter
7-Back In The USSR

Audience Source

8-Tuning
9-Get Back
10-Sing The Changes
11-Coming Up
12-Band On The Run
13-Let Me Roll It/Foxy Lady
14-Helter Skelter
15-Back In The USSR

To view set, click on link:

http://www.giginjapan.com/scan189/paul- ... ooftop.htm

Regards,
Beatle Bob

"McCartney" TV special from 2001?

Nov-10-09 01:10

by Jeremy K2 (Posted Nov-10-09 01:10)
At the end of this documentary does Paul play an instrumental on piano? - which is actually 'Celebration' from Standing stone.
If this is the case then I know the doc. you're referring too. It was just called McCartney and although perhaps cheaply made I nevertheless thought it an excellent piece. He was very complimentray of the other Beatles - as Paul has always been depsite the others sometimes being harsh towards him. I use to always be saddneed when John or George would make an unfair swipe at Paul. Thankfully deep down they loved each other and seem to outgrow those rather nasty tendecies.

Cosmically Consious

Nov-09-09 08:04

by bonovox66 (Posted Nov-09-09 08:04)
Thanks for the video Eddie! Call me crazy, but this song has always been one of my fave post Wings songs for some reason.

abbey road: the making of her majesty

Nov-08-09 13:44

by Harrythebannister (Posted Nov-08-09 13:44)

jgkojak wrote:I keep meaning to do this, but w/remaster out maybe I'll have to:

Edit Her Majesty back between Mustard and Polythene to see how it sounds...

if I do it I'll post it here.

The original running order does appear on one or two bootlegs and Paul was right to re- edit it. It just doesn't sound right. Going into an accoustic number in between two uptempo songs breaks the flow of the medley somehow.

CAUTION with posts ???????

Nov-08-09 10:20

by little lamb dragonfly (Posted Nov-08-09 10:20)
It is fishy, but the links are real. That doesn't mean it is not spam: all the links send us to the same outside site. The person sending the links seems to be wanting to increase traffic to that site. But they are Beatles links, so I guess it depends on how you define spam!

::Rubber Soul

Nov-07-09 01:15

by Bowiebenson (Posted Nov-07-09 01:15)
Paul McCartney talks about the influence of LSD on their music. On ROkpool.com http://bit.ly/3Gia6q

The Beatles remasters albums?

Nov-07-09 01:11

by Bowiebenson (Posted Nov-07-09 01:11)
Outtakes from the Abbey Road Album cover. On Rokpool.com. http://bit.ly/2GJVKn