JethroTull Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Thank you Here's my list of classic Beatles Solo Albums: Great post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie ray Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I think John said "Imagine there's no heaven" because it would be better not to have the whole world fighting each other over who gets to go there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I don't have a favourite Bealtes, but if I had to, Ringo. Just cause I like his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimdoe Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I don't think I could choose between Paul and John, they were both genious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bomber Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 I'm glad most people here love George! They started out as this lightweight,kinda crappy band,but after a hell of a lot of acid,George busted out Sitar,some crazy guitar licks,and started experimenting,everyone goes for the Macca/Lennon songs,but George had quality over quantity,if it wasn't for him then they wouldn't be remembered,they be a crap bubblegum band instead of a psychedelic Revolution,also,has anyone here heard the legendary 13-minute epic Carnival Of Light? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophile Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 When together Id say a tossup between Paul and John. After the breakup, George by far. Harrison didnt play silly love songs. and garbage like Imagine there is no heaven. Care to expound as to why that is garbage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Action Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 George. The Underappreciated Beatle. Here's a guy that was relatively quiet compared to John & Paul, that puts out something like All Things Must Pass and blows the doors off those two. They all have their merits, but George gets my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Care to expound as to why that is garbage? I was afraid someone would ask that IMO, it's the best part of a great song! But George is still my fav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 John for his humanity. Paul for his melodies. George for his faith. Ringo for his humor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogie Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 they are a single entity. that can't be seperated. like an element, that can't be broken down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogie Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I really didn't like the Beatles,they were always far to light for me,but i had only heard the early stuff,i love the later Beatles! I only ever purchase Beatles albums with vouchers because i don't want a penny of my money going to Ringo,he's not a good drummer,they dubbed over his drumming on Please Please me with George Martin,nice guy though. I also think that after a certain someone,namely Linda died,Paul became cranky,he's not a nice guy to work with apparently,but i think he's alright and a great musician,i never wanted to buy their albums because they were goody two shoes until Rubber Soul,also they were just too big!I felt that if i got an album,and didn't like it,that i would have basically given my money away for no reason,so i took a chance with a voucher and got SPLHCB and loved it! I like John 2nd best and prefer his songs to Paul's,he was a real asshole though (Once,Danny K's daughter came up to him and said "hi!I'm Danny KK's daughter",John thought she was being a brat and said "O yeah,i just heard on the radio... He's dead" as the other beatles looked on in horror as he reduced the girl to tears,he wanted Hitler on the cover of SPLHCB and when told by a fan that Ringo wasn't exactly the best drummer in the world" [That's a given] he said that Ringo wasn't even the best drummer in the beatles,still,great artist,doesn't change my opinion on his art) But my favourite beatle is George,he was just so cool with his sitar and he did a lot of the experimenting,he was cool guy and really the bait for a young guitarist to get into the Beatles. I know i talked alot about their personality,but that really doesn't influence my decision,i was just talking (Typing) have you ever had your musical head examened? even to the experts, they are one of, if not the greatest, band ever. if you want to get into all the other stuff, name a band where they never had a fight, didn't talk shit.... no they weren't perfect together ,.. except musically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Paul, because he's a great musician!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistyMountain67 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 i loved them all but john will always be my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bomber Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 Nice post. Just want to add: All The Beatles were humanitarians, not just John Lennon. George bringing Bangladesh to the attention of the world stands out among other efforts on his part. I can't point out any one thing Paul McCartney did, but he was married to a woman i admire deeply for her humanitarian work on the behalf of animal rights. Miss you Linda McCartney. All the Beatles had beautiful melodies. My favorite from Paul "The Long and Winding Road", my favorite from John "Across The Universe", my favorite from George "Something" and well let me think Ringo did "Photograph", okay so that was a solo effort"! All the Beatles were humorous, too. I won't get into faith, that's too personal. Okay so sorry to mash up your post!!! I'd say John was the biggest ball-buster and the funniest with Ringo,they were all funny,John's humor: Q."So why did you move to Neww York?" A.(Really thick Liverpool accent) "Because if i lived in Roman times i'd move to Rome" Q."Y'know,Ringo isn't exactly the best drummer in the world." A.(Really thick liverpool accent) "Best drummer in the world?Ringo's not even the best drummer in the Beatles! (little girl) Hi!I'm Danny K's daughter! (John,thinking she's a bitch for saying that she's Danny K's daughter) Oh yeah,i just heard on the radio,yeah he's dead. (Danny K almost killed him!) Paul: Q.So,Day Tripper is about a prostitute? A.Oh,yeah,sure. Q.And Norwegian Wood is about a lesbian? A.Yeah,sure. Q.And why did you write them? A.O i dunno,we were just trying to write songs about prostitutes and lesbians. (Kids) When you play SPLHCB backwards it says dirty words! (Paul) No it doesn't! (Takes them to his house and plays it backwards) *We'll fuck you like Supermen!* (Paul) Oh my god!!! And what about Revolution #9?i see why it drove Charlie Manson insane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZepChick Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 John Lennon is my favorite Beatle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inga May Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 John Lennon I don't have a favourite Bealtes, but if I had to, Ringo. Just cause I like his name. My friends call me Ringo.. They gave me this sobriquet because of the resembling of our names ...Inga - Ringo... :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I love the name Ringo. Even if it wasn't his real namem and you should be pround to be called Ringo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inga May Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I love the name Ringo. Even if it wasn't his real namem and you should be pround to be called Ringo. Thanks, lzfan.. love you, because you can soothe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunray782 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 My favorite is George. There's something in the way he moves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bomber Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 Revolution #9 is the weirdest song EVER!I can't tell the difference between it and the backwards version! Turn me on,dead man,turn me on,dead man... (Necrophilia?) Anyway,Number 9 was the song that made me think if the Beatles can do commercial songs and still have a guy in the back going "number 9" then they're a cool band. George forever,he was incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Bonnie~ Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Paul would have to get my vote for favorite Beatle. I don't really listen to them as much as I used to, though. They are pretty light, and so I have to be in just the right mood.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainsbarre Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Great post. Thanks I think John said "Imagine there's no heaven" because it would be better not to have the whole world fighting each other over who gets to go there? Exactly. Some people don't like it if you challenge their religious beliefs. the American Anglican Priest, Bishop Spong, he's great, but the Bible-bashers hate him. He was on TV once I remember him saying "Is your God so fragile that he cannot withstand my simple questioning?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllisonAdler Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 George. The Underappreciated Beatle. Here's a guy that was relatively quiet compared to John & Paul, that puts out something like All Things Must Pass and blows the doors off those two. They all have their merits, but George gets my vote. Exactly. Not that he wasn't already doing that in The Beatles--Something and Here Comes the Sun are two of their very best songs, imo. And I can't remember who said it earlier, but If I Needed Someone is stunning. One of his most moving songs: Beware of Darkness Watch out now, take care Beware of falling swingers Dropping all around you The pain that often mingles In your fingertips Beware of darkness Watch out now, take care Beware of the thoughts that linger Winding up inside your head The hopelessness around you In the dead of night Beware of sadness It can hit you It can hurt you Make you sore and what is more That is not what you are here for Watch out now, take care Beware of soft shoe shufflers Dancing down the sidewalks As each unconscious sufferer Wanders aimlessly Beware of maya Watch out now, take care Beware of greedy leaders They take you where you should not go While weeping atlas cedars They just want to grow, grow and grow Beware of darkness (beware of darkness) This is an amazing one as well: Isn't it a Pity Isn't it a pity Now, isn't it a shame How we break each other's hearts And cause each other pain How we take each other's love Without thinking anymore Forgetting to give back Isn't it a pity Some things take so long But how do I explain When not too many people Can see we're all the same And because of all their tears Their eyes can't hope to see The beauty that surrounds them Isn't it a pity Isn't it a pity Isn't is a shame How we break each other's hearts And cause each other pain How we take each other's love Without thinking anymore Forgetting to give back Isn't it a pity Forgetting to give back Isn't it a pity Forgetting to give back Now, isn't it a pity What a pity What a pity, pity, pity What a pity What a pity, pity, pity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yahyoubetcha Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Paul has always been my favourite. What an amazing vocal range. On one hand he sings with such a pure and melodic voice on songs like The Long and Winding Road, Yesterday or My Love, but when you listen to something like Monkberry Moon Delight, or Oh Woman Oh Why it sounds like he's gonna bust a nut. I've never heard a singer use such a range of expresion in one song as Paul did in Hey Jude. Then a different voice again for songs like Lady Madonna. Amazing singer. That said, All Things Must Pass contains some of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. And just real pretty guitar playing. Everything Harrison did seemed to come right from his soul and was very moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haze Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 john had a large range of terrific, brilliant ideas. paul had a wonderful voice, and sang the majority of songs excellently. george has always struck me as somewhat of a hidden talent within the beatles. he's only shown his full potential in very few songs, i'd of highly held it in upmost appreciation if he performed more although i'm well aware of his responsibility for writing a rather fair amount of their songs. some even that i thought paul had originally wrote. now for ringo, ummm..... i've always sort of looked upon ringo as a joke. his songs were ridiculous. but he was an awesome drummer. so kudos for that. octopus's garden is easily one of the worst beatles song in existence. ringos irrelevant donations to the bands musical career we're merely incoherent. and believe me there are minor amounts of beatles songs i could actually class and rate as mediocre. then again, without ringo on the drums the beatles wouldn't of been the same. thats just my opinion, though. my personal conclusion is : johns ideas, pauls voice, george's additional talent and ringo's humor. not in the form of laughing with him though, just at him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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