Originally Posted By davewasbaloo some think they are the greatest thing in music ever, others think they are overrated. What do you think?
Originally Posted By christiemarsh88 Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. But only the later stuff. I prefer "Lady Madonna" to "Can't Buy Me Love."
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I'd say they're pretty good. There was a while when I was really into them, but I've expanded my horizions a little since then. It's definately easy to see their influence on a lot of different artists, including some today. Their style really changed what was there and made everybody else kick it up a notch to keep up. I'm more of a fan of the early to middle years, but there are occasional later songs I like too (just about the entire White Album does nothing for me). A whole lot better than the Rolling Stones, IMO.
Originally Posted By iamsally Well, let me see, my son (with whom I was prenant December 8, 1980) is named John Lennon. Whaddaya think? I have expanded my horizons greatly but there are always Beatles and Greatful Dead cd's in my car. Where do you stand on this Dave?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hmmmm, I did not want to influence this thread and was to chime in later. so let me say in short my answer is a resounding...... YES! I am not so keen on their early work, but I recognise that Rock and Roll was huge in the UK when they first toured the clubs of Germany. For me it is when they started experimenting, it became interesting. Sgt. Peppers is in my top 10 albums of all time, and I love Yellow Submarine, the White Album, Revolver, Rubber Soul and Abbey Road (though Help and Hard Days Night, as well as Magical Mystery tour are great too). While they may have not had the most albums, or the longest career together, they to me are the single most influential band ever. They transcended the ages better than most, they united popular culture, they bolstered great ideas, and their ethos was amazing. I am a huge fan, though I do not listen as often as I should. I even produced a musical play at college based on their songs (before Love by the Cirque, but after the BeeGee's Sgt Pepper Movie). For me, although I love the Stones too, the Beatles are essential. However, post Beatles works was never the same for any of them, though ELO were fun, and I liked George Harrison's solo work. Not a big Wings or Plastic Ono band fan.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo agreed DAR. But if you ever get the change to see the Bootleg Beatles live - DO IT. they perform a day in the life live with orchestra, something that not even the Beatles did.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan I saw Paul McCartney in concert a couple of years ago. Having grown up with Beatles music, it was a dream come true. And I swear, as the night went on, he seemed to get more energy and become younger. Amazing show!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Must tell you of the times I met 3 or the 4 Beatles. But I do not want to derail this thread.
Originally Posted By iamsally My son, John, had to write an essay in band because he missed practice. His topic: "The Four B's" Bach Beethoven Brahms and The Beatles
Originally Posted By johnno52 I just seen the movie "Across the Universe" and I must say I really enjoyed watcing it and listening to the Beatles music. I give it 2 thumbs up!!
Originally Posted By DouglasDubh <I just seen the movie "Across the Universe" and I must say I really enjoyed watcing it and listening to the Beatles music.> I can beat that. I watched "Sgt Pepper's" with Peter Frampton and the Bee Gee's multiple times. For the music, of course.
Originally Posted By ImaDLFan Yes! even more now than when I was a teenager. Seemed to take my music for granted back then. You have to recognise they had real magic and each one of the beatles are (were) so talented in and of themselves. I cant wait to see Across the Universe!
