OT: Beatles Survey (and General Beatlemania Thread)

[DancingPanther]

As a drummer, this is an insane notion. Most actual drummers recognize his unique, understated swing. His creativity, on songs like Ticket To Ride, powers the music along.

Amen brother. He also put the loose high hat on the map. And by put it on the map, used it as his go to

Hello, fellow drummer

 

[FlyerFaithful17]

Amen brother. He also put the loose high hat on the map. And by put it on the map, used it as his go to

Hello, fellow drummer

I don’t get to play much anymore unfortunately. Life got filled up with kids and other things, but I still love listening.

 

[Jack Straw]

I saw Paul play at RFK in 1990, fantastic experience.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/arch...feeling/38230fbc-a872-41e5-98f2-3d2f4e07f5d3/

 

[Strawberry Fields]

Thanks to all who have participated in the survey so far. I was originally hoping to even hit 50 responses after a week and it's already at 36. At this point I'm planning to keep the survey open until about 5:00 PM EDT on Wednesday, then I'll compile and post the results. In the meantime, keep up the good discussion and feel free to share the survey with any Beatles loving, liking, or tolerating friends or family you have.

 

[Tarantula]

All I know is that if Mother Nature’s Son isn’t your favorite song off the White Album then you’re wrong.

Black bird deserves a mention, but I ain't arguing! I still have my LP that I bought in 1978, and recently listened to the whole album on a turn table.

 

[flyguy]

Thanks for sharing! I was raised on the Beatles and Steely Dan, and both still hold a big place in my musical heart, although I'd say the Beatles more so (must have played about a dozen or so Beatles songs during my wedding, including my first dance - Till There Was You Beatles Version, and dance with my Mother - In My Life).

I took a Music of the Beatles (was more focused on the historical aspect of the music) class my senior year of college. Only class I received 100% grade in throughout my college career. The Beatles play such a big role in shaping popular music today, as well as most other genres. They are without a doubt in my mind, the most influential musicians.

I took your survey and am interested in the results.

 

[DancingPanther]

Black bird deserves a mention, but I ain't arguing! I still have my LP that I bought in 1978, and recently listened to the whole album on a turn table.

We have every American vinyl release still and a I rip them quite frequently. Still sound good. Some more beat up than others. Got them from dad.

 

[JABEE]

This was very difficult to complete. I think my odd choice for favorite was probably Mr. Moonlight on Beatles for Sale.

 

[FlyerFaithful17]

Thanks for sharing! I was raised on the Beatles and Steely Dan, and both still hold a big place in my musical heart, although I'd say the Beatles more so (must have played about a dozen or so Beatles songs during my wedding, including my first dance - Till There Was You Beatles Version, and dance with my Mother - In My Life).

I took a Music of the Beatles (was more focused on the historical aspect of the music) class my senior year of college. Only class I received 100% grade in throughout my college career. The Beatles play such a big role in shaping popular music today, as well as most other genres. They are without a doubt in my mind, the most influential musicians.

I took your survey and am interested in the results.

Hey! Danced to In My Life with my wife at our wedding. I don’t think most people get to dance to their favorite song of all time for their first dance at the wedding, but I was lucky enough to be able to.

 

[Strawberry Fields]

This was very difficult to complete. I think my odd choice for favorite was probably Mr. Moonlight on Beatles for Sale.

I didn't choose it as my favorite but you're one of the few other Beatles fans I've met besides myself who actually likes the song

 

[TCTC]

I'm more a casual Beatles fan, but my favorite Beatles song has always been Tomorrow Never Knows.

 

[Magua]

Love me some Beatles. I will definitely do the poll in the next couple days and post my thoughts. I need to think about a couple albums and such. Probably the pre-Rubber Soul ones mostly.

 

[Strawberry Fields]

Sirius XM Beatles Top 100 (100 six sec clips)


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Beatles Key

"Less popular" Beatles songs(not on top 100 list- 95 six sec clips)


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less popular beatles key.docx

Bumping these two clip quizzes in case anyone wants to play

 

[CapnZin]

Black bird deserves a mention, but I ain't arguing! I still have my LP that I bought in 1978, and recently listened to the whole album on a turn table.

They are one band I wish I saw live. Unfortunately, I was -18 in 1978 lol. Blackbird is great, however, I have heard the song way too much to be enamored by the soft music now. MNS is one that has been time-tested which has not failed for me.

 

[DancingPanther]

Here's a cover of One After 909 for anyone interested



Me on drums and high vocals (and scream)

Dad on rhythm and low vocals

Uncle on lead

Family friend on bass

We mostly winged this at the end of the set as a bit of an "encore". There is a few screw ups. Brought to you by my friend's iPhone in 2016

 

[Strawberry Fields]

Here's a cover of One After 909 for anyone interested



Me on drums and high vocals (and scream)

Dad on rhythm and low vocals

Uncle on lead

Family friend on bass

We mostly winged this at the end of the set as a bit of an "encore". There is a few screw ups. Brought to you by my friend's iPhone in 2016

I liked how you guys kept the Danny Boy part at the end. Have you ever done the slower Anthology version?

 

[Strawberry Fields]

Various memes stolen from Instagram and contextless screenshots from the tv cartoon

 

[Strawberry Fields]

Forgot this one, which I can relate to more than most memes

 

[DancingPanther]

I liked how you guys kept the Danny Boy part at the end. Have you ever done the slower Anthology version?

Not yet! Perhaps we can add it to the repertoire

 

[FlyerFaithful17]

I liked how you guys kept the Danny Boy part at the end. Have you ever done the slower Anthology version?

Unpopular opinion: I like the Anthology version more than what’s on Let It Be.

 

[DancingPanther]

We also do Dr Robert, I've Got a Feeling, Dig a P, and I Don't Want to Spoil the Party pretty consistently

 

[DancingPanther]

Unpopular opinion: I like the Anthology version more than what’s on Let It Be.

It's a different song. They both have their place.

It's the suited up lads vs the hardened vets doing a f*** you concert. Different eras, different feels.

 

[Strawberry Fields]

Unpopular opinion: I like the Anthology version more than what’s on Let It Be.

Ditto

We also do Dr Robert, I've Got a Feeling, Dig a P, and I Don't Want to Spoil the Party pretty consistently

Dr. Bob is another deep track I like but I didn't include it because, like I said earlier, I've listened to Revolver so much and love each song like my own child. (Spoiler) I'm disheartened that it's currently tied for least favorite song on Revolver

Off the topic of Dr Robert, you mentioned For No One earlier. That's a top 10 Beatles song for me. Not just top 10 favorites, but top 10 they ever did. It deserves the same fame as Eleanor Rigby, but again, the entire album does

 

[FlyerFaithful17]

Ditto


Dr. Bob is another deep track I like but I didn't include it because, like I said earlier, I've listened to Revolver so much and love each song like my own child. (Spoiler) I'm disheartened that it's currently tied for least favorite song on Revolver

Off the topic of Dr Robert, you mentioned For No One earlier. That's a top 10 Beatles song for me. Not just top 10 favorites, but top 10 they ever did. It deserves the same fame as Eleanor Rigby, but again, the entire album does

For No One just cracked my top 30. Terrific song all around and with a French horn to boot!

 

[DancingPanther]

Ditto


Dr. Bob is another deep track I like but I didn't include it because, like I said earlier, I've listened to Revolver so much and love each song like my own child. (Spoiler) I'm disheartened that it's currently tied for least favorite song on Revolver

Off the topic of Dr Robert, you mentioned For No One earlier. That's a top 10 Beatles song for me. Not just top 10 favorites, but top 10 they ever did. It deserves the same fame as Eleanor Rigby, but again, the entire album does

The middle harmonies in Dr. R are f***ing tough. Just like in Lady M.

And those f***ers make it so easy. When you tear down those songs and the music therein it really opens a third eye that not a lot of folks can experience truly.

What I mean is if you are a musician, with real, in depth musical knowledge, some of those songs/chords/harmonies/etc will blow you away