Posted on 06/22/2015 7:15:19 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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Pretty much agree!
I got a one sided record at an estate sale a few years ago in a box of records I picked up for five bucks. It was in a thick plain white jacket that had “Pepper” hand written on the cover. It had a “Mobile Fidelity” generic label. Turns out it was a test disk for one side of the stamper for side one of Sgt Pepper.
I’ve only played it once. It sounds like a CD - in the good way.
Maxwell’s Silver Hammer is not a bad track....it is a horrible track.
The most overrated band in music, IMO.
As someone who just attended a Sir Paul concert in Philly last night, I can only say that he is STILL at the “top of his game”. I wonder if you have had the pleasure of hearing his latest record “New”. Truly some of the finest music he has ever created!
Not in my opinion!
Pop Rock maybe.
Is not!
My opinion, and I am quite unanimous is this . . . is the the Beatles evolved along with their music so that my rankings for their best albums is in line with their chronological releases.
The 1964-66 group could never have created Abbey Road.
And for those that believe the Beatles are overrated it should be remembered that what they did, they did with antiquated equipment - and did things that no other group even dreamed of at that time with what they had.
1) Abbey Road
2) Sgt Peppers
3) White Album
4) Magical Mystery Tour
5) Revolver
6) Hard Day's Night
7) Rubber Soul
8) Help
9) "Hey Jude" ("The Beatles Again)
10) Let it be
I’m a Stones guy but this is interesting - thanks
Well, they would never be the Jimi Hendrix Experience or Deep Purple, but they did produce some flat-out rock in bits and spurts.
I pretty much agree with the order. I might quibble and move With the Beatles up a few notches since it was so revolutionary. Abbey Road is a masterpiece - every cut. Abbey Road was their last album they recorded together and the last thing they recorded on that album were the three guitar solos near the end of the 2nd side. Once Paul, John and Guitar practiced a while to figure out some parts they recorded it live in just a few takes. Now THAT is quitting while you are on top!
Personally I would put Rubber Soul at No 1 with Help and Revolver very close to it. Everything else is a tossup but I would go early ahead of late in general.
Listen to Money, Slow Down or better yet Long Tall Sally.
I went and saw Ringo’s All Star band in Feb. I expected a warbly voice covered by a loud band. Ringo is 74 and maybe he would sing a couple songs. he sang, danced (terribly) and played drums for 2 hours straight, one 5 minute break. I had the best time and really had more fun than any other concert in 20 years.
Also, probably my last chance to see a live Beatle.
1) Rubber Soul
2) Sgt Peppers
3) revolver
4) Let it Be
5) White Album
I’mm curious if you have ever had that test demo checked as to it’s value to collectors?
Absolutely agree.
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