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All my life, though some have changed
Some forever, not for better
Some have gone and some remain
All these places had their moments
With lovers and friends I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life I've loved them all
But of all these friends and lovers
There is no-one compares with you (ooh-ooh-ooh)
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new (ooh-ooh-ooh)
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life I love you more
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life I love you more
In my life I love you more
Most overrated band in musical history.
It's the Beatles paradox. I agree that they are the most overrated band in history, but they are simultaneously also the greatest band in history.
Up where?
Name it!!
I really dislike the speeded up piano/harpsichord middle 8 bit. I read Lennon liked it but I think it wrecks the song. A nice acoustic guitar bit would have been much better.
Perfect as is.
I'd give you ten thunbs up if I could.
Up where?
There should be a different scale for Beatles songs, cause this way above 10+.
I really dislike the speeded up piano/harpsichord middle 8 bit. I read Lennon liked it but I think it wrecks the song. A nice acoustic guitar bit would have been much better.
blame George Martin for that
McCartney 3,2,1 with Rick Rubin is a must see 6 part series. A true masterwork.
It's comments like this that really enriches my musical knowledge. Reading Geoffery Emerick's memoir of his time with the Beatles, another suggestion found on these forums.
Thanks to BillG (and Rebecca) for the bestest music streaming community.
LLRP!!!
Dedicated to me for our first dance by my daughter at her wedding.
According to Wikipedia: George Martin contributed the piano solo bridge, which was sped up to sound like a harpsichord.
The song was recorded on 18 October 1965, and was complete except for the instrumental bridge. At that time, Lennon had not decided what instrument to use, but he subsequently asked George Martin to play a piano solo, suggesting "something Baroque-sounding". Martin wrote a Bach-influenced piece that he found he could not play at the song's tempo. On 22 October, the solo was recorded with the tape running at half speed, so when played back at normal pace the piano was twice as fast and an octave higher, solving the performance challenge and also giving the solo a unique timbre, reminiscent of a harpsichord.
Lawd. TMI. Wait 'til the kids find out love has ratings.
George Martin on harpsichord. Beautiful bit of brilliance to augment the killer vocal harmony.
McCartney 3,2,1 with Rick Rubin is a must see 6 part series. A true masterwork.
According to Wikipedia: George Martin contributed the piano solo bridge, which was sped up to sound like a harpsichord.
The song was recorded on 18 October 1965, and was complete except for the instrumental bridge. At that time, Lennon had not decided what instrument to use, but he subsequently asked George Martin to play a piano solo, suggesting "something Baroque-sounding". Martin wrote a Bach-influenced piece that he found he could not play at the song's tempo. On 22 October, the solo was recorded with the tape running at half speed, so when played back at normal pace the piano was twice as fast and an octave higher, solving the performance challenge and also giving the solo a unique timbre, reminiscent of a harpsichord.
McCartney 3,2,1 with Rick Rubin is a must see 6 part series. A true masterwork.
10 + 10 + 10…..you know what I mean!!!
No
this is just awful music.
I'd give you ten thunbs up if I could.
on second listening, you are correct i predict these guys will never do anything of real note or ever influence anyone in anyway i mean, just look at their ridiculous hair styles
I agree with Dazzerb - awful
Now I sing it to my daughters at bedtime.
Ooo, look. Someone who thinks Johnny Cash can sing. I've heard of people like that.
. Just funnin'...sorta.
26 years ago my wife and I were wed as well and this song was our first dance. Together we hear it randomly either on RadioParadise or elsewhere (on rare occasions I listen to other sources) about every six months creating special random moments. Earlier this year my daughter surprised us by dedicating her rendition of this song to us in a public performance. Not a dry eye in the house. My wife seated next to me wept but remarkably was still able to provide physical support in my moment of need.
on second listening, you are correct i predict these guys will never do anything of real note or ever influence anyone in anyway i mean, just look at their ridiculous hair styles
More than an earful, you said?
It's only a classic.
We're sorry the time taxi forgot to pick you up.
Couldn't be said better.
That is why we all listen to RP right?
All that was missing was the French accents
When choosing Beatles songs, this is rarely a choice but it is always satisfying when heard.
Couldn't be said better.
When choosing Beatles songs, this is rarely a choice but it is always satisfying when heard.
I have never said a band the caliber of The Beatles was overrated whether I like them or not. Maybe someone like Pearl Jam, but that would mean you were equating PJ with The Beatles something that I would not recommend.
Look at you get all high and mighty standing on principle now!
What about Smashing Pumpkins? Beatles were over-rated. That does not mean they weren't a great band, it just means a bunch of delusional followers have closed their ears and minds to all reason and blow it all way out of proportion.
Sid, you're kidding, right? The guy took a page out of your book. Give it a rest.
I have never said a band the caliber of The Beatles was overrated whether I like them or not. Maybe someone like Pearl Jam, but that would mean you were equating PJ with The Beatles something that I would not recommend.
Johnny Cash sucks. His bad singing and lyrics didn't get any better just because he's dead.
I put it on a mix tape (dating myself) duplicated for friends at my high school graduation. I'm not a facebooker, but when I hear tracks from that tape (and various others) I wonder what became of the recipients I've lost touch with. That's a piece of the song right there (except for the facebook part).
I think not. Nice jumping on the trendy JC bandwagon though.
I can still play this on the guitar to this day... but when I sing it, I sound like my father— Elvis Presley...
love this song... love this album...
marvelous... what a beautiful song... what a great album...
Everybody in my church loves this song soooo much...
Wow...................just wow.
Sid, you're kidding, right? The guy took a page out of your book. Give it a rest.
Johnny Cash version is different but also most excellent-to-outstanding...
Johnny crushes this version (sacrilege!). But the years on his voice give every line much more meaning. He takes it from a pretty good pop ballad to transcendent.
Is that is because you are a context-sensitive grammar cop?
OMG, me too.
George Martin
The soloist on this beauty
And the only harpsichord solo I know by heart.
soooo beautiful and profound... love it...
Do you actually live in a hotel in LV?
Johnny Cash version is different but also most excellent-to-outstanding...
I am so sorry for you. It must be lonely for you to suffer in your life.
Wow...................just wow.
George Martin
Ah, of course. . .the fifth Beatle.
George Martin
dayjob wrote:
It's amazing to see how many peoples lives were touched by the Fab Five's sound. Being borned in "51" also loaned me this experience. You could hardly wait for the next 45 record to come out and generally a hit on both sides. I'm still a huge fan.
DJ
pinto wrote:
Fab Five?
Maybe dayjob was referring to the late Stu Sutcliffe?
Maybe dayjob is Pete Best's handle. ; )
I Will is another fav of mine for this.
Tonic for the soul!
ICHawk wrote:
I did exactly the same thing with my daughter.
DJ
Fab Five?
DJ
Good times!
...it was a Beatles experiment!
lol
when i was about 5 years old, the lyrics to this song would make me cry, thinking of my family and friends and how lucky I am for all of them
You are correct. Martin played the passage on the piano at 1/2 tempo and then speeded up the tape to match the tempo of the song. Thus the 'harpsichord' effect.
All of these little George Martin insertions make me respect him that much more - He's truly the fifth Beatle! Take that Donovan!
. . . And they always will.
I think I read someplace that this is not really a harpsichord, but rather a piano "speeded up." Apparently, George Martin's idea. I may be misremembering.
You are correct. Martin played the passage on the piano at 1/2 tempo and then speeded up the tape to match the tempo of the song. Thus the 'harpsichord' effect.
I think I read someplace that this is not really a harpsichord, but rather a piano "speeded up." Apparently, George Martin's idea. I may be misremembering.
I did exactly the same thing with my daughter.
If they're anything like my teenage children, they'll prefer to hear the real thing..
calypsus_1 wrote:
As much as a do love it, this the one Beatles song that has fallen prey, IMO, to Classic Rock status. I prefer to not hear it as often as I can.
The Beatles 1969 photo sessions by rising70
https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_first_rays/
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Buried my uncle (61!) last week while a video of his family photos and scenes from a 45 year marriage played to this song.
Worked in every way. Love you always, Eddie.
I play this song on the guitar all the time... of course, I don't hold a candle to the original... this is a fantastic song, by one of the best song writers of all time... miss you, John...
Laurence Juber's arrangement of this one (as with his other Beatles takes) is excellent. It's in standard -a fluke of sorts for a guy who resides in DADGAD and hangs out in several other non-standards throughout much of his extensive repertoire.
That said, the Beatles creation is delightful.