5 comments about Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

1. Today pop music is an art. It's about being catchy, poignant, concise, poetic, and using production techniques to your advantage. A lot of that began with Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, but that's not necessarily why you should buy the album. You should buy it because it does it better most any other pop album out there.
   
   It's an album about characters and people. It's about finding the extraordinary in the ordinary; taking simple emotions and amplifying them; taking human behavior and picking out the absurd and grotesque.
   
   One of the first things I noticed upon revisiting this gem is how simple everything is. The songs are easy to listen to and they flow really well. But underneath the simplicity there's always a little something extra: "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds", which begins as a mellow psychedelic waltz, bursts into sparkling ebullient choruses suitable for marching band; "When I'm Sixty-Four" sounds like a simple lullaby for children, but the chorus and bridges reveal an air of cynicism that's surprisingly moving; on "Lovely Rita", even an ordinary meter maid becomes the subject of a dreamy albeit a bit sarcastic fantasy; "Good Morning" is an enthusiastic ode to the daily grind, revealing the hallowness of daily routine while increasing tempo to dizzying speeds.
   
   Except for "Within You Without You", all the songs are concrete and straightforward studies about people, with individual elements and stereotypes isolated, magnified, and splayed before you for display. "Fixing A Hole" presents the lonely introspection of a man living by himself and locking himself and his mind from society; on "She's Leaving Home" we experience the frozen melancholy of two parents who awake to find their daughter gone.
   
   But nothing's quite as it seems on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. As isolated human emotions bubble up in the melodies, it's clear that some characters in the human race aren't completely sincere. There's an underbelly to human beings. Some aren't to be trusted. "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite" presents a detached salesman of freaks and outcasts pitching his product in metered rhyme to the tune of exotic swirling carnival music. On another tune, an outcast with a bit of a temper optimistically proclaims that things are "Getting Better", while on the side revealing fragmented bits of his past, such as breaking rules in school and beating his wife.
   
   However the music is so tightly constructed that you can listen to the entire album without noticing the mystery and neurosis of human nature. The music is that good, it just feels so natural, so right. But listen a little closer and you really will see how nothing is as it seems.
   
   Only at the end of the album does a minute or two of symphonic dissonance jerk your mind from the pleasant superficialities of the melodies, beats and life in general. The last song, "A Day in the Life", is a meditation about a jaded yet heartfelt man who recounts the morning post's headlines: Some are disturbing (a politician blew his mind), others political (the English won another war), and others just business as usual (there are four thousand potholes in Blackburn, they all had to be counted) - all events are sung with equal emotion and import, as if they really weren't important at all. Daydreams and non-sequiturs in the song hint at feelings of escapism - but the song's world is bleak and apathetic. Concludes the singer - and the whole album - "I'd love to turn you on", followed by a cacophonous and insurmountable chaos of strings.
   
   That's the message embedded throughout this album - there's people and places as normal, but there's also a veil of truth and mystery behind it all. The Beatles would love turn you onto it.
   
   But it's not even The Beatles who are delivering this message, it's Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - a make-shift ensemble whose band-members suspiciously resemble those of The Beatles. Once again, nothing's quite as it seems.
   
   So when you buy this album - which I highly recommend - enjoy it for what it is: Great pop music, it's some of the best out there. Tap your fingers, dance a bit, feel your heartstrings pulled, and bob your head back and forth. But remember to look a little deeper: Think about the world. Think about what it means to be human, and what it means to be a person in this hackneyed world of ours. Look inward and think about who you are. Look outward and think about life.



2. Winning a Survey in England by a landslide as the Best Album Ever, this Beatles album does not disappoint. What a joy to hear all those songs again! These guys are Fab!



3. Formed in the early 1960s and continuing for a little less than a decade, The Beatles were and remain arguably the single most popular and single most influential rock band of the modern era. In 1967 the group released SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND. It exploded to the top of the music charts and remains their most widely-known title to this day, the answer the "average" person will give when asked to name a Beatles album. As such, it has a way of showing up in the top ten of critic's polls.
   
   In 1967 the idea of a "concept" album was still fresh and new; the idea of mixing non-standard noise into songs to create music was very much an oddity; and the combination of baroque brass and electric guitar was very much out of the blue--not to mention the extremely eccletic way in which the band draws on everything from psychedelia to English musical hall. It was startling, innovative stuff. But there is sometimes a difference between "the most innovative" and "the best"--and over the years SGT. PEPPER'S reputation has begun to fade.
   
   The album opens with three knock-outs that remain as fresh today as they were in 1967: the opening "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," a memorable mixture; "With A Little Help From My Friends," quite possibly the best cut from the recording and certainly the best of Ringo Starr's vocals; and the ultra-psychedelic "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds." But thereafter the cuts become increasingly throw-away. "Getting Better" is nice enough, but it's pretty much McCarthy in likeable ya-ya mode, no better nor worse than a dozen other similar songs. "Fixing A Hole" is uninspired, and "She's Leaving Home" is an expertly written and performed mediocrity.
   
   The line up reaches the bottom with two non-entities: "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite," a carny-barker sales pitch without redeeming value, and "Within You Without You," which might best be described as George Harrison at his most self-indulgent. The band begins to crank up again with "Lovely Rita"--perhaps not a stand out in terms of The Beatles' overall work, but charming, amusing, and memorable nonetheless. "Good Morning Good Morning" is a sonic collage that either works or not, depending on your point of view--and then there is a rally with a reprise of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and the plantive, distinctly disconcerting "A Day In The Life."
   
   When all is said and done, SGT. PEPPER'S really is a sort of hit-and-miss affair, at its best remarkably fine, at its worst dismissable in an eye-rolling sort of way. Much of the album's success was due to its timing: it was the perfect release for 1967. Unfortunately, it hasn't been 1967 for quite a long time now, and too many of the cuts simply haven't held up well enough for the album to continue to be regarded as "the best." Recommended, but it you're just beginning to explore The Beatles, this isn't really the place to start.
   
   GFT, Amazon Reviewer



4. This alBUM and the beatles in general are way too over-rated! How can you people say this album is perfect without it having ONE GOOD METAL GUITAR PART! you people need to learn what GOOD music is.
   I suggest: Dragon Force, Megadeth, and Death Cab for Cutie.



5. On June 1st 1967 this monumentum album was realesed. It was one of the first psychedelic albums too hit the shelves besides a few others. They spent 129 days recording this album. This album changed the way rock music was and changed the beatles entirely.
   1. Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, a great opener to the album. It has a good beat too it and is a great song, 5/5 stars
   2. With A Little Help From My Freinds, another great song and is really upbeat and contains the lyrics, Oh i get high with a little help from my freinds. All in all a great song, 5/5 stars
   3. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, a great psychedellic song containing very cool lyrics(The girl with kalidescope eyes follow her down...) Anyways great song and good organ in it and a nice beat, 5/5 stars
   4. Getting Better, another good song though its not one of my faviortes on this album but still its a good song and deserves inleast, 4/5 stars
   5. Fixing A Hole, another great psychedellic song. The guitar riff in this is extremely acid rock how its distorted and the drums all come in and everything. Although it may be short(2:39) it still is a great song, 5/5 stars
   6. She's Leaving Home, another great song. Unlike some of the other songs on this album this one tells a story about a girl who runs away from home and when you listen too it you actullay see it happening in your head. Extremely good song, 5/5 stars
   7. Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite!, this is a cool song. It's kind of like carnival music the beat and then the organ in it is carnival style. John Lennon got the idea for the song from and antique poster of a carnival, 5/5 stars
   8. Within You Or Without You, a great sitar song. George Harrison wrote this song. A very indian styled song and there is a cool sitar solo in it. The lyrics are really indian flavored also and this is a great song, 5/5 stars
   9. When I'm 64, a great upbeat song but is not psychedelic at all and dosent really fit with this album should of been realesed on an earilier album. Still though its a great song, 5/5 stars
   10. Lovely Rita, another great song. The beat is really good and the lyrics are really good, 5/5 stars
   11. Good Morning, Good Morning, another great song and this one has a cool beat to it what else is there too say, 5/5 stars
   12. Sgt. Peppers(Reprise), cool version of this song, this version is the fast version and the lyrics are nice and simple all in all a great song but only a minute long, 5/5 stars
   13. A Day In The Life, an extremely great song and the lyrics are really meaningful. Defenent;ay one of the highlight tracks on the whole album and in the end of the song has tons of weird noises, 5/5 stars
   All in all this album maybe one of the greatest rock albums ever created and if you dont have this CD you need to buy it immediatly

5 comments about The Beatles 1.

1. Purists have and will continue to argue this particular release into the ground with a host of complaints that range from "The audio mix is bad!" to "Lady Madonna was never number one on the charts!" But while it may come as deep shock to them, not every one approaches The Beatles as if they were holy relics, not everyone considers them "essential," and not every one feels it necessary to purchase every album the band made.
   
   Quite obviously I tend to fall into this category. I like quite a few of The Beatles' recordings, but they never spoke me in a gotta-have-it way, and although I like "Come Together" I'm not going to buy ABBEY ROAD in order to obtain it. But while this compilation doesn't include every one of my favorites, it does include enough of them to make me willing to put a few of my hard-earned dollars on the table.
   
   It is true that #1 is open to "number one according to who?" arguments, but even so the collection does gather twenty-seven of the band's best known and most popular releases--and also offers a fairly good overview of their style as they moved from mop-top-pop to psychedelia with plenty of innovation and serious musicianship along the way. It may be true that some of the songs sound better in original monoaural; it may be true that every selection could stand a meticulous remastering--but I personally had no complaints about sound quality.
   
   This is really a recording for two classes of listeners: novices who know little about the band and would like to test the waters and old hands who like certain songs but don't like them well enough to go to the expense of replacing scratched up albums with CDs. You'll still have to do that if you want the likes of "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds," "Strawberry Fields Forever," and "Octopus Garden"--but this collection really does hit most of the obvious notes.
   
   GFT, Amazon Reviewer



2. It's hard to find a reason to buy this CD for a long time Beatles fan like me, who owns all their entire catalog. I admit that I would never buy such a compilation, but finally I did because I've found a reason: the remastered sound. The songs sounds better than ever and certainly the sound of this CD has no comparison with the released official albums. If Apple or EMI someday decide to update the sound of all Beatles CD's the way they did with this one, I would no doubt to replace mi collection.



3. It's pretty hard to beat the Beatles if you're into the oldies. The best part of this title is it's so complete and it brings back so many memories.



4. I've had this album for over seven years and I never get tired of it. And if you're someone who appreciates good music, neither will you. Whether you're a casual fan, a die hard fan or even just recently a new fan, this will be a very worthy addition. For the new fan, it's the perfect introduction to one of the most influential bands in music. You can actually hear them grow with each track. Yet as superb as this album is, it only scratches the surface. The albums "With The Beatles", "Sgt. Pepper" and The White Album are not covered because there were no singles off those albums. "Nowhere Man" from "Rubber Soul" was released as a single in the U.S. but only went to #3. This undermines the fact that some of their most popular songs didn't top the charts or were not released as singles. For the long time or die hard fan this is worth getting for the packaging. The liner notes feature different picture sleeves for all the singles as well as release dates. Finally, all the tracks except the first three are in stereo.
   
   John, Paul, George and Ringo have definitely left their mark on the world. This collection is proof of that.
   
   Total Time-79:08



5. There are certainly better qualified Beatles fans to get a review from, however, I must say I am enjoying this CD. The time I've spent listening to it is no longer markable in hours. We are looking at days here now. I am not entirely sure that all the #1 hits are on here but enough are for me to enjoy the whole thing.
   
   It is also filling some gaps I have in my newly forming Beatles collection. Some of their songs it seems aren't on the albums and this CD got them in my hands and ears. That shows the value of the CD right there.
   
   Very enjoyable and highly recommended.

5 comments about Rubber Soul.

1. A lot has been written and spoken about "Rubber soul" It is basically The Beatles coming of age release. Their work takes on a more reflected and personal identity. They sound more mature in their singing, playing and songwriting. At no time though does this CD sound heavy handed or preachy. Some of the pop sheen is still present, but their melodies and subject matter have a very passionate feel to them. They were still writing in a "singles" (45's) mode and so most everything on the CD sounds like it could have been a hit single in 1965. For that matter probably could be a hit record these days too. Really the only true throwaway song on here is Ringo's "What goes on?" Everything else brims with worthy craftsmanship. Imagine how good this album would have been had they included "Day tripper" & "We can work it out" instead of issuing them as a double A side single.



2. I received this CD as a gift and was very disappointed to find that the songs were not the same as on my old record. I've Just Seen A Face was my favorite song and it is not included.



3. Whenever Sid is driving in his car on a crisp autumn day the first thing he thinks about listening to is some Beatles. And, Rubber Soul just might be the best album the Fab Four ever made. "Drive My Car," the first track is good, a solid single for the lads. But, Sid tends to dislike many of the guys' "hits." It's the second track, "Norwegian Wood," that really kicks off the brilliance in the effort. This is one of the best song the group has ever done, and it is never mentioned in a listing of their better tunes. The whole album is excellent with the exception of "What Goes On," sung by the one and only Richard Starkey of course. The highlight, though, is the incomparable "Michelle." Sid defies you to find a sweeter ballad. If you can't groove with the mellow licks at the end of the song, Sid doesn't know what to tell you.



4. With their mop top days behind them, The Beatles grew their hair even longer and entered a new phase of their musical careers inspired more by the ecletic songwriting of Bob Dylan than the 50's swing that influenced their early work. By this time they had pretty much milked the American pop star dream for all it's worth and people wanted to see the group exit that highway and travel down a new road of artistic creativity.
   
   The Beatles cut Rubber Soul when rock was transitioning from simple, three chord jukebox music to a true art form that was only beginning to absorb such influences as folk and jazz. This was around the same time Dylan plugged in an electric guitar for the first time and turned his folk songs into foot stomping yet lyrically sophisticated folk-rock. The Beatles did the same thing only with an opposite approach. They took their already electrified pop rock sound and added the advanced lyrics of folk. Their obvious advantage over Dylan was that they were already superstars on both shores of the Atlantic so unlike Dylan who was only now gaining a wide audience, the Beatle already had a nearly universal fanbase. This is one of the reasons why Rubber Soul is a milestone in getting folk-rock onto a high perch of popularity.
   
   Of course, regardless of this advantage, the album would have been widely dismissed if the music wasn't on par with the hype. Content-wise, the album lives up to the hype perfectly. The album consists of fourteen songs that are catchy and memorable in a pop sense but also display lyrical content, the likes of which had not been seen in pop music. Two genuine classics are here in the form of Norwegian Wood and In My Life. Neither song has a direct and immediately apparent meaning. In My Life is often interpreted as a romantic love song even though it could be about love for anyone, or even anything in general. Norwegian Wood with its cryptic lyrics completely pushed the bounderies of typical pop formula. Many of the other songs like, "I'm Looking Through You", and, "Run For Your Life", are similar songwriting experiments that, more than ever before, made the listener think.
   
   Songwriting aside, the instrumentation on the tracks is equally groundbreaking. One of the first uses of the sitar appears on, "Norwegian Wood". The sitar would later go on to be a staple of the psychedelic music of the 60s. "In My Life", features producer George Martin playing a piano solo which is sped up to sound like a harpsichord. Again, very little if anything like that had been used on pop recordings before.
   
   Also featured on the album is the all time classic, "Nowhere Man", a song John Lennon apparently wrote about himself that further redefines traditional pop formula. Unbelievably, this would not be The Beatles most groundbreaking work. A year later they recorded Revolver which twisted and broke the rules of rock and pop altogether and helped usher in the psychedelic era. But as a starting point for the Beatles maturing songcraft, Rubber Soul is a classic that set the tone for most, if not all of their records that followed.



5. This is a great cd the beatles had it together on all the tracks a must have.,

5 comments about Revolver [UK].

1. With "Rubber Soul", the Beatles started maturing as artists and moving away from "mere" teen pop, but it was with "Revolver" that they hit their peak. Certainly the albums that came later were perhaps even more ambitious and got more press and, yes, hype. Nevertheless if I have to choose a favorite Beatles album, it would be "Revolver". I've had this album for a long time (in LP format), and it's been one of my favorites. Almost by coincidence I was recently exposed to this album again after many years. I'm happy to say that this one absolutely stands the test of time. It's now on heavy rotation in my stereo.
   
   Originally on LP the US and UK releases of the Beatles allbums up to and including this one were different. I the case of "Revolver" the difference was that the U.S. version was missing 3 songs. The CD release is the UK version, so it includes all 14 tracks. There really isn't a weak track on the album, although perhaps the least "essential" track is "Dr. Robert". It's certainly a decent enough song, but it's not fantastic and doesn't really add anything crucial to the song mix. One reviewer suggested that "Paperback Writer", which has a similar style, would have been a better inclusion, and I would agree. Actually when I listen to the album, I typically skip two songs, "Yellow Submarine" and "Love You To". Both are certainly very creative groundbreaking songs that add to the variety of the mix, but frankly I don't need to hear them too often (all 3 of George's "raga rock" tunes have not dated well, IMHO). Everything else on the album is absolutely great.
   
   George Harrison's other two songs, the opener "Taxman" and "I Want To Tell You" are among his best, and really show him hitting his peak as a songwriter. Eleanor Rigby's lyrics and music (including brilliant orchestration) are case study in isolation and despair. "For No One" is also rather sad, but brilliantly crafted ballad by McCartney. "Here There and Everywhere" is more optimistic and has to be considered one of Mcartney's best songs ever. "Got To Get You Into My Life" and "Good Day Sunshine" are wonderful too, both bursting with a positive vibe.
   
   John Lennon's other 3 compositions are all experimental in nature. "And Your Bird Can Sing" `s most distinct feature is a very unusual guitar riff. The sound of the guitar can be described as a sunnier version of the one on "Rain" (The single "Paperback Writer" / "Rain" is stylistically consistent with this album). This is contrasted with a refrain that sounds almost retro. The part when he sings "I'll be `round" could almost be from an early Beatles song. "I'm Only Sleeping" and "She Said, She Said" Have a druggy, lazy feel to them, with the latter having more overt psychedelic references. Of course the song that takes the experimentation to the furthest degree at that point in time is the closing song "Tomorrow Never Knows". This one must have truly been a mindblower in 1966! It incorporates all sorts of avant-guarde experimentation techniques - drones, tape effects, distortion, and a really strange song structure that basically has no chord changes to it. Not to mention the creepy "seagull" noises! The result is absolutely hypnotic and spooky. I really sounds like it's coming from another dimmension. Although this is definitely John's creation, evidently it was Paul that introduced the band to the tape manipulation techniques that were being used by such avant-guarde composers like Karlheinz Stockhausen. This contradicts the conventional wisdom that John was the experimenter and Paul was the conventional pop guy. They all seemed to have a real talent for absorbing ideas and influences, which they then seamlessly vowe into their onw style.
   
   In addition to strengths of the individual tracks, what makes this a fantastic album is how cohesive it is. There is incredible diversity, but it all fits together wonderfully. An essential album, I think!



2. With "Rubber Soul", the Beatles started maturing as artists and moving away from "mere" teen pop, but it was with "Revolver" that they hit their peak. Certainly the albums that came later were perhaps even more ambitious and got more press and, yes, hype. Nevertheless if I have to choose a favorite Beatles album, it would be "Revolver". I've had this album for a long time (in LP format). Almost by coincidence I was recently exposed to this album after a long time. I'm happy to say that this one absolutely stands the test of time. It's now on heavy rotation in my stereo.
   
   Originally on LP the US and UK releases of the Beatles allbums up to and including this one were different. I the case of "Revolver" the difference was that the U.S. version was missing 3 songs. The CD release is the UK version, so it includes all 14 tracks. There really isn't a weak track on the album, although perhaps the least "essential" track is "Dr. Robert". It's certainly a decent enough song, but it's not fantastic and doesn't really add anything crucial to the song mix. One reviewer suggested that "Paperback Writer", which has a similar style, would have been a better inclusion, and I would agree. Actually when I listen to the album, I typically skip two songs, "Yellow Submarine" and "Love You To". Both are certainly very creative groundbreaking songs that add to the variety of the mix, but frankly I don't need to hear them too often.. Everything else on the album is absolutely great.
   
   George Harrison's other two songs, the opener "Taxman" and "I Want To Tell You" are among his best, and really show him hitting his peak as a songwriter. Eleanor Rigby's lyrics and music (including brilliant orchestration) are case study in isolation and despair. "For No One" is also rather sad, but brilliantly crafted ballad by McCartney. "Here There and Everywhere" is more optimistic and has to be considered one of Mcartney's best songs ever. "Got To Get You Into My Life" and "Good Day Sunshine" are wonderful too, both bursting with a positive vibe.
   
   John Lennon's other 3 compositions are all experimental in nature. "And Your Bird Can Sing" `s most distinct feature is a very unusual guitar riff. The sound of the guitar can be described as a sunnier version of the one on "Rain" (The single "Paperback Writer" / "Rain" is stylistically consistent with this album). This is contrasted with a refrain that sounds almost retro. The part when he sings "I'll be `round" could almost be from an early Beatles song. "I'm Only Sleeping" and "She Said, She Said" Have a druggy, lazy feel to them, with the latter having more overt psychedelic references. Of course the song that takes the experimentation to the furthest degree at that point in time is the closing song "Tomorrow Never Knows". This one must have truly been a mindblower in 1966! It incorporates all sorts of avant-guarde experimentation techniques - drones, tape effects, distortion, and a really strange song structure that basically has no chord changes to it. Not to mention the creepy "seagull" noises! The result is absolutely hypnotic and spooky. I really sounds like it's coming from another dimmension. Although this is definitely John's creation, evidently it was Paul that introduced the band to the tape manipulation techniques that were being used by such avant-guarde composers like Karlheinz Stockhausen. This contradicts the conventional wisdom that John was the experimenter and Paul was the conventional pop guy. They all seemed to have a real talent for absorbing ideas and influences, which they then seamlessly vowe into their onw style.
   
   In addition to strengths of the individual tracks, what makes this a fantastic album is how cohesive it is. There is incredible diversity, but it all fits together wonderfully. An essential album, I think!



3. With "Rubber Soul", the Beatles started maturing as artists and moving away from "mere" teen pop, but it was with "Revolver" that they hit their peak. Certainly the albums that came later were perhaps even more ambitious and got more press and, yes, hype. Nevertheless if I have to choose a favorite Beatles album, it would be "Revolver". I've had this album for a long time (in LP format). Almost by coincidence I was recently exposed to this album after a long time. I'm happy to say that this one absolutely stands the test of time. It's now on heavy rotation in my stereo.
   
   Originally on LP the US and UK releases of the Beatles allbums up to and including this one were different. I the case of "Revolver" the difference was that the U.S. version was missing 3 songs. The CD release is the UK version, so it includes all 14 tracks. There really isn't a weak track on the album, although perhaps the least "essential" track is "Dr. Robert". It's certainly a decent enough song, but it's not fantastic and doesn't really add anything crucial to the song mix. One reviewer suggested that "Paperback Writer", which has a similar style, would have been a better inclusion, and I would agree. Actually when I listen to the album, I typically skip two songs, "Yellow Submarine" and "Love You To". Both are certainly very creative groundbreaking songs that add to the variety of the mix, but frankly I don't need to hear them too often.. Everything else on the album is absolutely great.
   
   George Harrison's other two songs, the opener "Taxman" and "I Want To Tell You" are among his best, and really show him hitting his peak as a songwriter. Eleanor Rigby's lyrics and music (including brilliant orchestration) are case study in isolation and despair. "For No One" is also rather sad, but brilliantly crafted ballad by McCartney. "Here There and Everywhere" is more optimistic and has to be considered one of Mcartney's best songs ever. "Got To Get You Into My Life" and "Good Day Sunshine" are wonderful too, both bursting with a positive vibe.
   
   John Lennon's other 3 compositions are all experimental in nature. "And Your Bird Can Sing" `s most distinct feature is a very unusual guitar riff. The sound of the guitar can be described as a sunnier version of the one on "Rain" (The single "Paperback Writer" / "Rain" is stylistically consistent with this album). This is contrasted with a refrain that sounds almost retro. The part when he sings "I'll be `round" could almost be from an early Beatles song. "I'm Only Sleeping" and "She Said, She Said" Have a druggy, lazy feel to them, with the latter having more overt psychedelic references. Of course the song that takes the experimentation to the furthest degree at that point in time is the closing song "Tomorrow Never Knows". This one must have truly been a mindblower in 1966! It incorporates all sorts of avant-guarde experimentation techniques - drones, tape effects, distortion, and a really strange song structure that basically has no chord changes to it. Not to mention the creepy "seagull" noises! The result is absolutely hypnotic and spooky. I really sounds like it's coming from another dimmension. Although this is definitely John's creation, evidently it was Paul that introduced the band to the tape manipulation techniques that were being used by such avant-guarde composers like Karlheinz Stockhausen. This contradicts the conventional wisdom that John was the experimenter and Paul was the conventional pop guy. They all seemed to have a real talent for absorbing ideas and influences, which they then seamlessly vowe into their onw style.
   
   In addition to strengths of the individual tracks, what makes this a fantastic album is how cohesive it is. There is incredible diversity, but it all fits together wonderfully. An essential album, I think!



4. THIS IS A TRULY REMARKABLE ALBUM, FOR IT IS THE FOLLOW-UP TO RUBBER SOUL. IN RUBBER SOUL YOU STARTED TO HEAR THE NEW SOUNDS THE BEATLES WERE CREATING, LEAVING A THIRST FOR MORE. WITH REVOLVER, THE GROWTH OF NEW SOUNDS AND INSTRUMENTS IS BREATHTAKING. THIS ALBUM COMPLETELY LET'S THE LISTENER KNOW THAT 1, THE FABS WERE ADVANCING MUSICALLY, MENTALLY, AND ARTISTICALLY. THE START OF THE ALBUM, TAXMAN, SHOWS GEORGE COMING UP TO PAR WITH JOHN AND PAUL. THIS IS A FANTASTIC ROCK TUNE. AND AS USUAL, PAUL ALWAYS PLAYS AN INCREDIBLE BASS PART TO RIVAL GEORGE'S SONGWRITING ENDEAVORS! ELEONOR RIGBY, SUPERB! AS GEORGE HARRISON'S START TO SIMULATE US WITH HIS INDIAN LACE SONGS, SUCH AS, LOVE YOU TO.JOHN FOCUSES ON HIS MENTAL STATE, YELLOW SUBMARINE COMES AS A KID'S TUNE TO BE SUNG IN GRADE SCHOOL, A SONG FOR RINGO THAT'S NOT BAD. DOCTOR ROBERT ROCKS OUT!PAUL CONTINUES HIS SONGWRITING WITH ADDING DIFFERENT INSTRUMENTS, MAINLY BRASS, AND THAT COMES OFF VERY WELL DONE. ALL IN ALL REVOLVER IS A MUST FOR ANYBODY WHO WANTS TO FURTHER THEIR MUSICAL TASTE. WITH REVOLVER YOU REALIZE THAT SOMETHING OF THE MAGNITUDE OF SGT. PEPPER WOULD BE NEXT.



5. The Fab Four continued experimenting in the Abbey Road studio which they prefered to do and this became their finest work to date. In fact, during what turned out to be their last tour in the US, they didn't perform any songs from this album because the songs were now more complex. If you're a Beatles fan and/or a rock fan, this album is truly essential.
   
   TAXMAN-One of George's stronger compositions talking about one of life's inescapable realities.
   
   ELEANOR RIGBY-Paul's tale about a lonely spinster.
   
   I'M ONLY SLEEPING-Featuring backwards guitars, it's John "dreaming his life away"
   
   LOVE YOU TO-A song by George featuring all Indian music as the rhythm track.
   
   HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE-A ballad by Paul.
   
   YELLOW SUBMARINE-Written by Paul and sung by Ringo, this became one of their most popular chart toppers.
   
   SHE SAID SHE SAID-John said this came from an encounter with an actor who told him he knew what it's like to be dead.
   
   GOOD DAY SUNSHINE-A feel good song written by Paul.
   
   AND YOUR BIRD CAN SING-A composition of John's that he didn't think much of.
   
   FOR NO ONE-A song by Paul featuring a clavichord and french horn solo.
   
   DOCTOR ROBERT-John's song about drugs and pills.
   
   I WANT TO TELL YOU-The piano and Ringo's hard drum playing highlight this George song.
   
   GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY LIFE-Is this Paul song about a girl or about drugs? Either way it's one of the best cuts here. Capitol released this as a single in '76.
   
   TOMORROW NEVER KNOWS-This still sounds amazing four decades later. Even though it's the album's last track, it was the first song recorded. In 1980, John said he took a phrase that Ringo said as the title "to take the edge off the heavy, philosophical lyrics."

5 comments about Love.

1. I'm a huge Beatles fan (as my screen name suggests!), and I refused to listen to this CD until now. I'm a purist when it comes to the Beatles -- no covers, no remixes, no muzak arrangements, no alt-rock interpretations, thankyouverymuch. Just the originals. But my curiosity finally got the best of me, so I ordered a copy (truth be told, I just wanted to bring my order amount up to the free shipping minimum), and now I regret I didn't buy this sooner. George and Giles Martin have done a fantastic job remixing these Beatles classics. There are some really interesting pairings -- pieces of "Drive My Car" coupled with "The Word?" And it works -- beautifully. It will never take the place of the originals for me -- I don't think George Martin intended it to -- but for me, it was almost like hearing the music again -- for the first time. I love this CD.



2. When this first came out, it got a similar reaction to Let It Be... Naked. Many "purists" condemned it while some fans loved it. I don't consider this so much a "new Beatles album" as much as a tribute and for a tribute, it's an enjoyable one.
   
   The main disappointment was that the DVD was only another audio version. The 2nd one is that "Blackbird" was only the introduction, where the entire song would've been both appropriate and appreciated. I probably wouldn't have been disappointed if another reviwer hadn't pointed that out. The version of "Because" is not too different from that on Anthology 3, except that there's more of a pause between each line.
   
   Ok, that takes care of what I didn't like or thought was so-so. Now I'll share with you what I did like. The version of "Strawberry Fields Forever" features sections of the different takes on Anthology 2, starting with the original demo and the earlier takes seguing into the more familiar version, with George Martin's sped up piano solo from "In My Life." "Lady Madonna" features some interesting percussion, not unlike the "...Do It In The Road" introduction. "Gnik Nus" sounds like a mantra. Actually, it's really an a capella excerpt from "Sun King." "A Day In The Life" mixes versions of the Sgt Pepper original release and the outtake on Anthology 2. The medley of "Mr. Kite/ I Want You/ Helter Skelter" is pretty interesting and I was amazed at how well "Drive My Car" and "What You're Doing" blended, considering they're in the same beat (listen for the "Taxman" guitar riff. One of the highlights is George Martin's orchestral inclusion on George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (Martin took creative liberties and they worked!). The orchestral intro of "Good Night" also works well on Ringo Starr's "Octopus' Garden." Tabla drums from "The Inner Light" are featured on George's "Here Comes The Sun." "Tomorrow Never Knows" blends well with "Within You Without You." Hearing Paul McCartney sing "Can you take me back?" from the closing of "Cry Baby Cry" nearly brought chills when added to "Dear Prudence." John Lennon's guitar work blends well with "Eleanor Rigby" (you'll have to hear it for yourself to believe it). "All You Need Is Love" is a great finale to Love, with a snippet from one of the Beatles' Christmas records- "This is Johnny Rhythm saying goodnight and God bless ya!"



3. I mainly bought this album because I saw the live show and loved the version of the Blackbird song they played in FULL during the show. However, the CD only contains a few brief seconds of this song. All the other songs are great (different from the originals), but I really bought the album for the Blackbird song and felt a bit cheated.



4. The thought of anyone monkeying around with the Beatles catalog should start the warning lights flashing, but the effort of George and Giles Martin (George the Dad was the Beatles' producer) have produced a most interesting re-examination and reformation of some classic works. The Indian percussion added to the opening of Here Comes the Sun gives it a new perspective, and the mixing of rhythmically and sonically diverse elements (all from Beatle songs to Beatle songs) reawakens one's ears to the innovations as you attempt to identify which elements were combined for new effect. Weak moments are the cheer-enhanced Wanna Hold Your Hand, and the slowed down Octopus' Garden (using the orchestral arrangement for Good Night) sounds a tad forced. That said, there are oodles of sonic surprises and meshings that make this a worthwhile investment for hard core Beatle fans as well as the novice.
   
   The concept traces back to an inspiration of George Harrison while watching the Cirque du Soleil, and it carries the blessings of the surviving Fabs and their families. A potential follow-up would be to releace a Cirque performance synched to the tunes - a cursory vieewing of some of the clips on youTube hold the promise that this could be a terrific multimedia experience with the sight and sound combined for those not going to Vegas any time soon - enjoy!



5. I can't even begin to tell any Beatles fan how amazing this album, and show, is. After a long 3 years of waiting to turn 21, my man took me to Las Vegas to celebrate. I had only seen one other Cirque du Soleil show before, but was convinced I would like it just because it was set to the wonderful music of The Beatles. Was I ever right!! This show is so moving, mostly in part to the strict care given to the show's ever-important soundtrack, a collection of mostly re-produced Beatles songs (a few remain mostly untouched) produced by four gentleman, including George Martin, the original Beatles producer, and his son. Any Beatles fan will more than rejoice in this loving mix of the Beatles' best. Be sure to purchase this, especially if, like me, you have basically the entire Beatles catalogue. There will never be a truer celebration of the world's greatest rock band. I love you Beatles!

5 comments about Let It Be.

1. This recording represents the Beatles highest point in their career. A must have from their collection



2. Let it Be was originally going to be titled Get Back. It was intended to show insight on how the Beatles compiled the album.
   The problem was, at the time the Beatles were in the process of breaking up. The tension had started during the White Album and was like a snowball, just getting bigger and bigger.
   Paul had intended for the session to get back to their roots and work live.
   The final scene is a scene on the roof where Billy Preston joins in while the local police are receiving complaints. Their manager told them that they would be arrested and Paul replies, "Let them, it will be a good ending. It certainly would have been controversial to say the least.
   The album is unique in the sense that many songs were written previously for other albums and finally used.
   One example would be, the one after 909, which was recorder during the very early stages of Beatlemania.
   Maxwell's Silver Hammer was written during the White Album. Paul was able to complete it and use it here.
   George at the time had just came back from Woodstock were he had been hanging out with Bob Dylan and the Band.
   He had also been with Eric Clapton quite a bit.
   John was into Yoko and Paul was dating Linda Eastman, who he would marry very soon.
   Paul was in the process of trying to keep the group together while John actually was ready to call it a day and was not able to get the nerve to do it yet.
   The songs themselves are not the best the Beatles have ever done.
   There are some gems on the album though.
   Let it Be became a classic. Harrison was writing more and more and contributed, several songs.
   If you want to see the break up of the Beatles on film, here it is.
   What I find amazing is how they came back later and recorded a masterpiece like Abbey Road. I guess they all knew it was their swan song and wanted to go out on top.



3. This is The Beatles last album. Not the last to be recorded but the last to be released. This is the point where the tensions within the group were really beginning to split it apart. It is incredible that they managed to record one more album after this one with Abbey Road. This is the rawest the group had been in a long time and even though Phil Specter is producing it, his normal spit and shine polish is completely absent here even on the heavenly orchestrated songs, "The Long And Winding Road", and the title track.
   
   Everything here sounds under-produced. Two of the tracks are just flat out segments and there is a great deal of studio chatter in between songs. The best songs here, however, are among the most gut-wretching confessional songs the group ever wrote. "Across The Universe" is a beautiful folk song where John Lennon dreams of the heavens the beauty of the natural world. Paul McCartney's "Long And Winding Road" accuratly describes the group's career and all the turmoil they'd faced. No fancy studio techinques or elaborate production here. Just some of the best songwriting imaginable.
   
   The group had a bad experience recording this album as well as with filming the movie of the same name. I think that the ability to turn out quality material even if you're not on good terms with the rest of your band makes you an exceptional musician. The Beatles managed to record this album and even another one after it. Stuff like that makes the Beatles truly one of the greatest teams ever.



4. After uncovering this CD in my large collection a few days ago and popping into my computer, I remembered again why I once worshiped this
   album, and this great band in general. Although I don't listen to The Beatles as much as i used to, there music is still as fresh as it ever was.
   
   Despite plenty of recongniton years after its release (Rolling Stone couldn't help but include this as one of the many Bratles albums to make the cut for 500 greatest albums) "Let it Be" seems to be the forgotten Beatles album. This is not suprsing considering it was released after the band broke up, and its entire existence only seems to remind fans of the Beatles great demise in those finaly two or three years.
   
   For those who have seen the Beatles Documentaries, they know that this album was recorded for a documentary and that during the recording, things were quite tulmutous between the fab four. The Recording sessions took place in a hot stuffy room, and a lot of the stuff was recorded live. This is all greatly reflected on this album, as certain songs (Two of Us, Dig a Pony, Ive Got A Feeling, MAgge Mae) lack that squeeky clean sound that the majority of The Beatles' catalog contains. Still it is these songs that makes "Let it Be" the album that it is. For modern fans of The Beatles, looking to buy this album, they known that most of the other songs are classic singles already accesible on various Compilation albums. Not to put down songs like Get Back, The Long and Whinding Road, or the title track, but for the consumer who's looking to buy this product, be aware these are not the songs you should be looking to buy this album for.
   
   All of the songs i've mentioned so far fall into the endless list of Beatle classics, in my opinion."Dig a Pony" and "I'Ve GOt a Feeling" both have a unique gritty rock and roll sound that cant be found in any other BEatles Song. Harrison also provides two of his best and least well known tracks with "For YOu Blue" and "I me MIne". Then of course there are the hits, which are slightly different from the single versions many others are more more familiar with. FIrst of all, this album contains the far superior version of Across the Universe, as opposed to the B -side version available on PAst Masters 2. Also, i am partial to the slightly modified guitar solo in the album version of "Let it Be", featured here, which is also about 20 seconds longer then single version. If i'm not mistaken, the "Get Back" version here is actually slightly shorter then the single, but it really doesn't make a difference.
   
   LEt it Be is an essential to any Beatles collection, as it features some of their less known rock out tunes still with a WHite Album-esque attitude. Let it Be is simply another one of the many classics this amazing band put out.



5. "Let It Be" is final Beatles album released even if it was in fact recorded before Abbey Road during the sessions of January 22 1969 to Jan 31 at Apple Headquaters,their company instead of the Abbey Road studio.There`s no hidding it,at this point of their career,there was a lot of tension and that affected Let It Be.By that time Ringo and George has already left once,tought they would come back soon after things were never the same.It was indeed a job at that point for The Beatles,once a dream it had now severly taken a beating,it wasn`t fun to be in the band anymore.Paul wanted the band to play live again for his own reasons,probably so they could work more as a unit,who knows?I don`t think what he wanted worked very well as the band instead was disfonctional and sadly the material on here suffered from it.
   
   The band eventually split in 1970 after Let It Be`s release as Paul announced he quit the band and no one was comfortable staying in a band like this when things were going bad.Its still a little surprising that even if Let It be was recorded before Abbey Road,on Abbey Road they were better and each musician focused on the music and they putted thier differents aside in order to make a great rock album,wich they did.On Let It Be as it can be seen in the movie it was chaos(Paul told George exactly what to be,leaving no place for his creativity you should have seen poor George...),the session wasn`t that good but still someone decided to release it and that might not have been expected.That`s not to say its awfull and its not listenable but its not the greatest Beatles albums,in fact its pretty much at the bottom if you want to know the thruth.Every fan with sense can tell you that.
   
   The songs are a mixed bag really,there are some good songs such as "I Me Mine" that stand out while there are other short meaningless songs such as "Maggie May"(like the song but its too short to go anywhere)and "Dig It".A few songs can be considered good and all but its not up to what The Beatles could really do.I do like so songs as stated above,like "Get Back" and "Across The Universe",tought I must say this really does feel as if it was the band`s last album.You can`t compare Let It Be to say Revolver or Abbey Road,it doesn`t have the quality either of those two have and its too different.Those 12 songs are definatly not up to other albums in The Beatles catalogue,and there is nothing to hide that its the soundtrack of the film Let It be wich should already make it less of a great album.And this should interest you,the band didn`t give their approval to make of the sessions an album until nearly a year after,even The Beatles themselves don`t really like it that much I guess im not the only one...
   
   Since the original Let It Be album there has been an alternate version "Let It Be...Naked" wich most Beatles fan consider to be better as it has a few differences with this particular versions.That is another interresting story but its another story.Some other reviewers make the comparisons but i won`t.Anyway this is one of the few ocassions where The Beatles did misteps.Its also to note that most tracks if not all of them are live on Let It Be.It was definatly a bad thing to bring Phil Spector in as he mostly messed up the album while there are really few exceptions to that rule.Despite all there is still some good in it and its worth owning as any other Beatles albums,be advised its one of their worst tought there are some good songs and all.It was never intended to be released but it did anyway,its still nice to hear that stuff.Being objective I give it 3 stars,not the best that is five,but neither the worst that is 1 star,its in between.

5 comments about Magical Mystery Tour.

1. I have always loved this album. So underrated. So many Beatle albums are good, this one is great. I could listen to this forever, and trust me, I will.



2. 
   Yep, I'd heard plenty of Beatles' songs. But when my brother gave me the LP (vinyl) of this album after it had come out, this was my first Beatles' recording. I wore it out playing it on my cheap record players and too-long-used needles. But it was a lot of fun while it lasted!
   
   The sound is a lot different from the early Beatles albums. There are some glorious songs on this CD--as well as a few idiosyncratic items.
   
   The CD begins with the title song, "Magical Mystery Tour." A pleasing composition, with repetitive (almost hypnotic) lines. A sampling:
   
   "Roll up--Roll up for the Magical Mystery Tour,
   Roll up Roll up for the Mystery Tour.
   I've got an invitation to make a reservation."
   
   Psychedelic music that is still musical!
   
   This is followed by "The Fool on the Hill," a simple tune with good keyboard work. Some lines:
   
   "And nobody seems to like him they can tell what he wants to do.
   And he never shows his feelings but the Fool on the hill
   Sees the sun going down. . . ."
   
   Then, the late Beatles' classic, "I Am the Walrus."
   
   Remember the tag line?
   
   "I am the eggman, they are the eggmen
   I am the walrus goo goo ga joo."
   
   The CD closes out with a series of neat songs, one after the other--"Hello Goodbye," "Strawberry Fields Forever" (I really like that song!), "Penny Lane (Another neat tune), "Baby You're A Rich Man," and "All You Need Is Love" (a classic Beatles' work).
   
   Maybe not as well known or as well reputed as works recorded at about the same time (think Sgt. Pepper. . .), but an estimable work nonetheless.



3. Migical Mystrey Tour is a good album.
   It is not aa good as Sgt. Pepper or some other albums of that time.
   It does have some of the most innovative and original songs the Beatles had ever done.
   What was unique was the way it was recorded. With the technology of the tmie they had to hire musicians from the London Symphony instead of simply programming keyboards as they do now.
   You hear Cellos and violins along with trumpets and French horns.
   There was no limit to the experimenting and the genuius of Lennon and McCartney.
   I remember hearing I am the walrun for the first time in 1967. It was so far from anything else I had ever heard it was not even funn.
   Instead of Rock and Roll you get alot of classical orchestration. Actually it is quite appealing to me.
   The title song Magical Mystrey Tour was used to open Paul McCartney's World Tour, I have to admit it was a great way to open the concert.
   All you need is Love is included and one of Lennons best.
   Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields is included as well.
   This is not the best album the Beatles have ever done, but it is worthy of a few listens................



4. I forget sometimes how amazing this album is. It's not usually mentioned along with the Beatles' greatest albums ("Sgt. Pepper's", "Revolver", "Abbey Road" and the White Album), but if you look at the number of masterpieces on "Magical Mystery Tour", I think it has to be in the conversation. (Maybe it's the ghastly cover that keeps it from getting its due?).
   
   Aside from a few lesser songs ("Flying", "Blue Jay Way" and "Baby You're A Rich Man"), every song is a timeless classic, with both John and Paul contributing some of their finest work. Eight out of eleven is a pretty hard to beat. Even by the Beatles.



5. THIS lp has it's moments. Not the beatles best work but good all and all.

5 comments about 1962-1966.

1. If you like the Beatles, and the early Beatles you'll love this CD, as it
   contains most of the material and good Beatles songs from that period.
   A must have for Beatles Collections.



2. The Beatles - often called the greatest rock and roll band of all time. It would be impossible to pull off a complete greatest hits collection without including dozens of their songs. The next best thing? The double-sided albums "1962-1966" (red album) and "1967-1970" (blue album).
   
   As a new fan of the Beatles (I was born after the murder of John Lennon), it was this album that first allowed me to fall in love with the Fab Four. Sure, all of their hit songs aren't included. But it is a great introduction to the early years. More comprehensive than the "#1s" album, it features such classics as 'She Loves You', 'Yesterday', and 'Yellow Submarine'.
   
   It's evident on "1962-1966" why the Beatles have become so well-loved. While their early songs don't feature the most though-provoking lyrics, the melodies are downright fun. It's hard to listen to a song like 'I Wanna Hold Your Hand' and not sing along. However, these master songwriters expanded their horizons beyond that seen in Motown; with tunes such as 'Eleanor Rigby' and 'Michelle', they added a bit of continental flavor to mainstream rock.
   
   Wondering what made the Beatles so spectacular? Or looking for a more comprehensive greatest hits collection? Check out "1962-1966". It truly showcases the best of the early years.



3. Being a big time Beatles fan since 1964. There is still no other band that gets as much play around my house. Great choice of songs here that any one would love to hear over and over again.
   
   The "RED & "BLUE" albums are examples of stuff the record label was putting out. With no other reason except to offset the sales of Paul McCartney & John Lennon solo lp's. In their pitiful effort to force The Beatles back into reforming. (Along with lp's called, Rock and Roll Music & Love Songs) Notice they would always release them at the same time John or Paul had a new solo lp coming out.? Just buy the official Beatles cd's and all your dreams will come true, lol.



4. I know this is a compilation of various singles which occur on other albums, but I still like it. I was suckered in to the red, white and blue apporach. Having a chronological collection is nice...the evolution of their musical style is delightfully obvious.



5. I have to say The Beatles were the Hub of my music experience. This "Best of" offering for The mega band will have someone's choice of the greatest and/or most significant to them, leaving out many of the ones I would have chosen.
   Beatles 1962 - 1966 has been around for decades and is still a good starter collection of their earlier sound.
   This collection would, in a perfect world, be at least a 4 CD set. If you grew up with the "Fab Four" you understand. A mega set with all their albums is desired. This set does, however, provide the desired sounds and is convenient to rifle through their albums of those years.
   Back then, we listened to every single cut on those albums and didn't start skipping songs untill the wierd eastern sounding stuff and then the cuts that obviously came from a drug infected mind about 1967 to their end as a group in 1970.
   The album photo tells the story. They started out as clean cut guys in suits, rocking the house down with jams like we had never heard the likes of before. They were the vanguard of the "British Invasion" and music has never been the same. We did love them like no others.
   Caution! You, as a result of getting this collection "In your life", may require "Meet the Beatles", "The Beatles Second album", "Something New, Something New", "The Early Beatles", "Hard Day's Night" (And get the movie!), Beatles '65", "Beatles VI" (We called it Beatles '66), "The Beatles Yesterday and Today","Help" (And get the movie), "Rubber Soul" and "Revolver". You have been warned.

5 comments about Help!.

1. It's really simple; this is my favorite movie. I've seen it dozens of times. It was unavailable for years, so my husband finally saw it (in 9 or 10? segments) on YouTube. ANYTHING is better than that.
   
   To repeat: THIS IS MY FAVORITE MOVIE. There are already enough reviews here to explain the "why" of it.



2. I also saw this film at the theatre when I was young. I also have this in VHS and now in DVD. I'm happy with my purchase of this dvd. It's like watching a long music video but better. Funny as the first movie they made. I also recommend this film to Beatles' fans as it has a lot of action and comedy. Even folks who don't know the Beatles' that well can't help but like this one.



3. Wots to review? Its the BEATLES!! I'm a long time fan. VHS too worn out.



4. I am probably committing heresy here but I've recently watched both A Hard Day's Night and Help! in high-def and I have to give Help! the edge, in spite of its far-fetched plot involving a magic ring. Let's face it, both of these movies have their plot defects, but Help! comes through somehow fresher.(I would have felt differently 30 years ago).
   
   One thing that I found evident was just how much the television show, The Monkees, that I grew up with was a blatant (but well-done) rip-off of Help! When I was a kid, growing up in the 70's, the Beatles were yesterday's news, but the Monkees' show was on every afternoon, and as Michael Stipe has often said, was perhaps a bigger influence on that generation than the disbanded Beatles, whom I would discover through listening to Wings, about the time that Wings began to falter.
   
   Anyway, watching Help! is a bit like watching an extended Monkees episode(Yes, they all had ridiculous plots just like Help!) and for the MTV generation who came prior to The Real World, this will feel comforting because Help! is basically full of music videos.
   
   The newly-released print looks sensational. I am not sure if I have ever seen a color movie from that era that looks as good as the new Help! DVD and the movie seems a lot better than it did the first time that I saw it back in the mid to late 1970's. The boys look great and were at the height of their musical prowess and their beauty as men. They would never again look this great together and appear to be such great friends, just having a sensational time as mates.
   
   Every Beatles' fan should buy this.



5. For people from 60's like me, this is an outstanding movie. DVD quality is excellent.
   Saludos, Allan.

5 comments about A Hard Day's Night.

1. This CD was AMAZING! It may not be the best Beatles album (Help! and Rubber Soul are, in my opinion), but it's The Beatles, so of course, you gotta love it! 5/5 stars!



2. Usually when some one asks me about the British Invasion, the first thing that comes to mind is this album as well as the movie of the same name. Being the Beatles first album in which all tracks were written by them, this is the album that best represents everything the Beatles early work as well as the early British invasion was about.
   
   The title track is pure pop rock with it's simple and playful lyrics set to a hard rockin' but catchy melody. After having seen the movie, one cannot hear this song without seeing, in their mind, the fab four racing down the street chased by tons of wild fans. It was obvious from the success of both this album and the movie that the British Invasion had completely blown open the doors as the biggest movement in rock history. No longer just a skiffle group from Liverpool, the Beatles had made it in America and were beginning to broaden their skills as songwritingers.
   
   "If I Fell" is one of their first and best ballads. "Can't Buy Me Love" was their most advanced song to date as far as it's simple but universal message goes. While the youthful "I Should Have Known Better" reminds one of "Love Me Do", "I'll Be Back Again" is unlike anything they had done at that time. An acoustic number , it's lyrics seem almost unfinished and it's melody is notably haunting. It's songs like that that make, "A Hard Day's Night" really stand out. Clearly, this album, while not on the level of "Rubber Soul" or "Revolver", saw the group advancing with their musical ambitions.
   
   In a way, this is the group's best early album. While, "Help" saw the band increasing even more in popularity and skill, nothing else best represents the peak of their "pop" days as much as this one.



3. The product is a South American copy of the disk. The Vendor, Innuendo of Florida, ships Brazilian and Argentinian copies and represents them as 'Imports' Every record collector knows that 'Imports' of the Beatles would be EMI prints from Europe, not South America. Amazon is sustaining this misrepresentation by not including the country of origin in its info on the web site. The vendor ship the cd's wrapped in the same wrap used to wrap lollipops - i.e., cheap, no tamper tape like on all the other Beatles CD's I have ordered over the years. Since you have to open the cover to see the poor quality prints of the CD label(faded and blurry, and in Spanish), I first thought that these may be pirated copies or bootlegs. Other than stating that they aren't bootlegs or pirates, the vendor, Innuendo, gives no proof of the authenticity of the CD's. I would suggest that other buyers just use a purchase site for Capitol or Apple Records, and avoid the uncertainty of this Amazon vendor,a nd that they wary of all Amazon copyrighted purchase until Amazon clarifies how it identifies foreign imports and nations of origin in its product information. I still have not heard from Amazon nor the vendor about rectifying my displeasure and issuing an unconditional refund. I will suspend all purchases from Amazon until this matter is satisfactorily resolved. I will use EBay and Buy,com in the meantime. 'Caveat Emptor.'



4. Turning vinyl into compact discs - Thank you! All Beatles Albums are classics. A Hard Days Night is a listening pleasure!



5. This album is seldom offered it right dues in Beatle folklore. In my humble opinion it is in the top three best albums they ever produced. I consider it the best "pop" album of all time. Any one of the songs on this CD could have been released as a single and been a hit in 1964. A lot of them probably could be a hit single now for that matter.