And We Are All Together / The Beatles Thread

[harmless]

Lennon/McCartney share writing credits, but wrote a lot independently. The best rule of thumb is: the person singing the song is the primary songwiter.

I dislike this rule quite a bit. It encourages you to think of songs as one person's or the others, and McCartney was very influential on the final result of a lot of Lennon's 66-67 and Abbey Road songs.

Might you say he "fixed them"?

[McParadigm]

Lennon/McCartney share writing credits, but wrote a lot independently. The best rule of thumb is: the person singing the song is the primary songwiter.

I dislike this rule quite a bit. It encourages you to think of songs as one person's or the others, and McCartney was very influential on the final result of a lot of Lennon's 66-67 and Abbey Road songs.

Might you say he "fixed them"?

In the opposite way Ed fixed Fixer, yeah.

[harmless]

Lennon/McCartney share writing credits, but wrote a lot independently. The best rule of thumb is: the person singing the song is the primary songwiter.

I dislike this rule quite a bit. It encourages you to think of songs as one person's or the others, and McCartney was very influential on the final result of a lot of Lennon's 66-67 and Abbey Road songs.

Might you say he "fixed them"?

In the opposite way Ed fixed Fixer, yeah.

[Ledbetterman10]

Lennon/McCartney share writing credits, but wrote a lot independently. The best rule of thumb is: the person singing the song is the primary songwiter.

I dislike this rule quite a bit. It encourages you to think of songs as one person's or the others, and McCartney was very influential on the final result of a lot of Lennon's 66-67 and Abbey Road songs.

Paul was always more influential on John's songs that John was on his. I think this might be because John didn't care as much about Paul's tunes. Whatever Paul wants to do, let him do it. Paul on the other hand was all about making any Beatles song as good as it can be...regardless if he wrote it or not. Paul's influence on some of John's songs like Tomorrow Never Knows (created the tape loops), A Day In The Life ("conducts" the orchestra, wrote the middle section), and Strawberry Fields (plays the mellotron) can't be understated. Not to mention all the times Paul played lead guitar because he's simply better than George (Taxman, Good Morning Good Morning, USSR among others) Aside from suggesting use of brass in Mother Nature's Son and suggesting not changing a Hey Jude lyric, John really didn't give much creative input to Paul...at least as far as I know.

One last thought: You know what song is most telling of Paul's obsession with making great Beatles records? The Ballad Of John & Yoko. Think about it. Paul very much disliked Yoko during this period. Why would he ever want to play piano, bass, and drums on a tune that's all about John's love for Yoko? Cause it's a good tune. That's all Paul cares about. George has been quoted saying that he'd have shown up for the session if it was called The Ballad of John, Yoko, and George. But Paul? If you got a tune that needs recording, he'll be there.

[numbers]

I've always thought Paul's best works on the bass were for John and George's songs.

[McParadigm]

I've always thought Paul's best works on the bass were for John and George's songs.

I can see that. In addition to the above (Paul wrote the chorus to A Day... as well) being true, I think Paul was more comfortable experimenting and trying strange things on other people's stuff because it involved little personal risk. With his own songs, he wanted them to "pop" so big that he couldn't do the cool stuff. Hence the majority of his solo output.

Also, for slowing it way down to a groove and coming up with those great bass and keyboard parts that redefined it, I see Come Together as being as much a Paul song as a John one.

[numbers]

Though my favorite bass on a Beatles song is probably old brown shoe, and I think George played that himself.

[Harry Lime]

"Revolver"

My favorites list:

1. I Want to Tell You
2. I'm Only Sleeping
3. Love You To
4. She Said She Said
5. Tomorrow Never Knows
6. And Your Bird Can Sing
7. Taxman
8. Dr. Robert
9. Here, There And Everywhere
10. Rigby
11. For No One
12. Good Day Sunshine
13. Got to Get You Into My Life
14. Yellow Submarine (get off the album please!)

Next: Rubber Soul

[flannelking]

I can't believe that we don't have a thread on The Beatles! Best band ever!

Hello. I'm an aspiring Pearl Jam snob. I was told I could come to this forum for training! I like The Beatles. I could see the opening statement maybe being a solid argument if "best band" could be decided strictly on who had the better melodies, though it would be a close contest. Best melodies couldn't be determined though. Anyway, Pearl Jam have them beat in most other areas, it seems.

[epilogue]

I can't believe that we don't have a thread on The Beatles! Best band ever!

Hello. I'm an aspiring Pearl Jam snob. I was told I could come to this forum for training! I like The Beatles. I could see the opening statement maybe being a solid argument if "best band" could be decided strictly on who had the better melodies, though it would be a close contest. Best melodies couldn't be determined though. Anyway, Pearl Jam have them beat in most other areas, it seems.

Welcome!

And, you know, opinions and assholes and all that, but....

[malice]

I can't believe that we don't have a thread on The Beatles! Best band ever!

Hello. I'm an aspiring Pearl Jam snob. I was told I could come to this forum for training! I like The Beatles. I could see the opening statement maybe being a solid argument if "best band" could be decided strictly on who had the better melodies, though it would be a close contest. Best melodies couldn't be determined though. Anyway, Pearl Jam have them beat in most other areas, it seems.

and they're bigger than god, too.
the beatles were only bigger than rod.

[McParadigm]

and they're bigger than god, too.
the beatles were only bigger than rod.

It really becomes most evident in the 2002-era Pearl Jam photo shoots, I think.

[malice]

*zod

[flannelking]

I can't believe that we don't have a thread on The Beatles! Best band ever!

Hello. I'm an aspiring Pearl Jam snob. I was told I could come to this forum for training! I like The Beatles. I could see the opening statement maybe being a solid argument if "best band" could be decided strictly on who had the better melodies, though it would be a close contest. Best melodies couldn't be determined though. Anyway, Pearl Jam have them beat in most other areas, it seems.

and they're bigger than god, too.
the beatles were only bigger than rod.

haha, and the most popular religion in india is hinduism... Is it safe to say the popularity of The Beatles in the early period was due to moist panties much more than real talent, especially judging by today's (the talent we can look back on through the years) standards?

[malice]

I can't believe that we don't have a thread on The Beatles! Best band ever!

Hello. I'm an aspiring Pearl Jam snob. I was told I could come to this forum for training! I like The Beatles. I could see the opening statement maybe being a solid argument if "best band" could be decided strictly on who had the better melodies, though it would be a close contest. Best melodies couldn't be determined though. Anyway, Pearl Jam have them beat in most other areas, it seems.

and they're bigger than god, too.
the beatles were only bigger than rod.

haha, and the most popular religion in india is hinduism... Is it safe to say the popularity of The Beatles in the early period was due to moist panties much more than real talent, especially judging by today's (the talent we can look back on through the years) standards?

I truly wish I understood this post. but to answer your question, the part I understand, I'm pretty sure the musical talent we can look back through the years at wouldnt exist were it not for the Beatles

[Soma.]

So what do we think of this flannelking guy? Is he too obvious or just the right amount of ridiculous?

[Jorge]

My vote for Best Comedy Account 2013 goes to flannelking.

[malice]

So what do we think of this flannelking guy? Is he too obvious or just the right amount of ridiculous?

can i vote for just plain dumb?

[Bob Loblaw]

I can't believe that we don't have a thread on The Beatles! Best band ever!

Hello. I'm an aspiring Pearl Jam snob. I was told I could come to this forum for training! I like The Beatles. I could see the opening statement maybe being a solid argument if "best band" could be decided strictly on who had the better melodies, though it would be a close contest. Best melodies couldn't be determined though. Anyway, Pearl Jam have them beat in most other areas, it seems.

[Soma.]

That is precisely what he wants, Mary. Never engage a Flannel King on his terms.