This was an impromptu rooftop concert, which was shut down by confused local police constables after Beatles production staff and management gave them the run-around to get a couple of additions songs off. Great story. Re Billy Preston on keys, he basically served as a fifth Beatle on this album.
I appreciate it was The Beatles gig, but Lindsay-Hogg, the film director, should have told at least one of the camera guys to make sure to get some shots of Billy Preston too. I know he appears in some of the studio rehearsal footage, but I was really hoping for 'Get back' that Peter Jackson may have unearthed some additional performance footage for this track that might have been edited out of the original 'Let it be' film, but no, it's like Billy is still invisible. A real shame considering how much his contribution on keys adds to this song.
These guys were changing the way people thought in the 60s and are unquestionably the most influential band in the history of pop music. One thing to take note is they evolved with the times in the 60s so their music in 1964 isn't going to sound the same as what they were doing in 68. Check out Their Abbey Road album, it's the most iconic and considered their best work.
All of their personalities together made up the best band in history. We listened to the entire album on a good stereo, not one cut at a time. You need to hear all their stuff.
The Beatles are the GOAT!! Everyone came after them. You've got a long way to go. Their catalog is massive and eclectic. You never know what you're going to get with them. Have fun. I've been a Beatle maniac since I first saw them on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964. I was 3!!
Both John Lennon and Paul McCartney were co leaders but, Paul was quoted, saying he considered John as the primary leader, both he and George Harrison looked up to John. John Lennon watched Paul playing in a band and liked what he saw, he waited for him to finish and went up to him and asked him if he would like to start a band with him and that was the beginning.
Billy Preston played keyboards on this one, and it is hard to imagine this song without him.... John and Paul were the main songwriters and were equally the "face" of the Beatles, and George also added some great songs.. for a "Paul" song, I suggest you watch them perform "Hey Jude" on the David Frost TV Show, or listen to the recorded version of "Let It Be", and for a "George" song, watch the official video for "Here Comes the Sun"
They're always able to get this one uploaded. Of course, it's been available pretty steady unlike others. Just wondering if they could do the rooftop I Got a Feeling. Maybe not.
no they all were great in their own way all of them john paul and george all wrote countless countless classics and led the 60's before rock which they kind of created NOTHING LIKE THEM SINCE IN 7 YEARS THEY EVOLVED AND THE WORLD OF MUSIC DID TOO ... I WAS THERE FOR ALL OF IT
@@johnnybmean74 It's true, that the Beatles are a band founded by Lennon/McCartney, the two of them had an extremely musical influence on the evolution of the Beatles, but in no band, not a single one, were the individual band members less interchangeable, than in the Fab Four. Mick Jagger called the group the "Four-Headed Monster" for a reason, as this band developed into a distinctive organism, in which each of the four had their part. It's John, Paul, George and Ringo.
@@johnnybmean74 Before Paul McCartney, there was nothing, that could be called "Beatles." Lennon's skiffle group "The Quarrymen" cannot really be associated with the Beatles. It wasn't until Paul McCartney was introduced to John Lennon, that this story took shape. I actually always interpreted Jagger's term as admiration for the Beatles.
DAME: No, John wasn't the "FACE" of THE BEATLES. It was always "John, Paul, George & Ringo" with John Lennon and Paul McCartney writing the overwhelming amount of their songs between their recording years 1962-1970, along with the two of them being the usual vocalist (lead vocal or in harmony together) on the majority of their records and in "LIVE" concert.
John and Paul wrote most of the Beatles songs but George Harrison wrote their biggest hit "Here Comes the Sun". Ringo did some really cool vocals too. They never had one lead singer making them so different that say the Rolling Stones at the time even if Keith Richards sang a few songs. The Beatles played long sets before they made it and no one of them could sing 12 hours a day.
When people speak of John and Paul (or Paul and John) re: songwriting, there really is no one who seriously contends that there has ever been, or will ever be, a better song-writing partnership. Aside from some early hits, in which they payed homage to the greats of the 1950's (chief among them, Chuck Berry), the Beatles wrote their own lyrics and music. That's one of the things that set them apart from the majority of 60's pop musicians. They were trailblazers on this point too. Again, as I wrote in a comment to your previous reaction, one of the key factors in the Beatles' break-up was the fact their originally agreed deal on songwriting (with most songs contributed from John and Paul [who always shared co-writing credits, even if only one of them arguably wrote all of an individual song] with just a couple of spaces reserved for George. As much a musical genius as John and Paul, George was bound to eventually rue the original deal as stifling. George's manifest genius particularly revealed itself in the Beatles's final few records, in hit songs such as: - "Something" - "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" - "Here Comes the Sun" You should try one of them next.
BTW, that was the wonderful keyboardist Billy Preston on the electric piano. He played with them during the Get Back sessions and was the only outsider to get any album credits. Preston also had a successful solo career of his own.
The Beatles were a four headed Monster .They played well off each other . Lennon and McCartney were the main writers but Harrison also had some great song . They did a few covers along with their own songs , on their first 2 or 3 albums because of the demand for their music.while they were touring the world. But after that they wrote all their own songs ." Ive got a feeling " from the same roof top concert is also great It's a McCartney song and a Lennon song put together.. " Ive got a feeling Take One " , shows more of them performing .. .
I love that sweet kitty profile. I lost my dear kitten in 1968, Linus. I have yet another and his name is Sundance. Have had a FEW since!! My user name is after Zim who's life ended in 2015 at 19, Zim. They all were orange tigers. June
It was over, cuz they were on a roof top, in the middle of London , during the morning rush, and didn't tell a soul they were going to perform a concert...notice the police....lol. last time the Fab Four performed together live. And God bless Billy Preston on the Keys.❤
John Lennon/Paul McCartney, the greatest songwriting duo in history wrote the great bulk of the Beatles songs, but George Harrison was also coming on line by the end of the Beatles in 1969, which was the end of their 8 year run as a group. Others are giving good suggestions for songs for you, but to give you a flavor of George's songs I offer the following suggestions: 1.) Here Comes The Sun 2.) Something 3.) Old Brown Shoe and 4.) While My Guitar Gently Weeps. As a rule in the Beatles (there were rare exceptions) the main songwriter would take the lead vocals while the others (usually minus Ringo) would take the backing vocals. Nice program; looking forward to your future Beatles journey!
Definitely an R&B song. The Beatles wrote in so many different styles. The Beatles are the biggest selling music artist of all time (Elvis is #2, Garth Brooks #3, Michael Jackson #4, and Led Zeppelin #5). John Lennon and Paul McCartney were the two main lead singers and songwriters, but George Harrison had some amazing contributions as well. If I were you , I would review their entire catalogue. You could start with their first album (Please, Please Me) and go in chronological order until their final released album "Let It Be". A lot of other reactors either have done that or are doing that as well. If not, then there are so many, many great songs to choose from, hard to pick just one for your next reaction, but I'll go with a George song off of the Beatles "White Album". The song is called "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". I attached the link below. While My Guitar gently Weeps: czcams.com/video/YFDg-pgE0Hk/video.html Peace
There was no "face" of the Beatles. There is a reason they were called the Fab4 and everybody knows all 4 of their names. John and Paul were the dominant writers and they traded off singing mainly based on who what the lead writer for the song (all their songs are attributed Lennon/McCartney but it common knowledge that most of their songs were mainly written by one or the other). However, all 4 sang and George wrote several songs that I would put in the Beatles top 10.
I wouldn't say that anyone of them was "the face" of the group. John definitely played a very important part in the group, but so did Paul. They were the main song writers and lead singers for most of the songs. However, George Harrison also wrote and sang lead on some very good hits. They all did their part, and Beatles fans knew who each of them were.
Yes, it was considered Lennon's band in the early days, but McCartney began contributing stronger compositions by mid-1965 up until the breakup. McCartney's influence was plainly obvious by the time Sgt Pepper was recorded. As Lennon increased his LSD consumption, he literally lost interest in his leadership role. That, plus with the death of their manager in 67, McCartney felt it was his responsibility to take control.
There was no face of the band since all 4 of them genuinely hand such an impact on music and pop culture and such more, etc. George and Ringo both have such huge hits, George having multiple songs of his that are some of the biggest in the groups discography. I’ve researched far far too much upon this i know i’m yapping but the beatles all changed everything and damn near influenced or heavilyyyyy inspired like everything haha.
like credited to inventing or heavily influenced the creation of heavy metal, heavy rock, psychedelic, doom metal, indie with some of paul mccarentlys work, popularized long hair, the music video, popularized original songwriting, one of the first “bands” with every member being so iconic and historical and there’s a reason why berklee music of college has courses about the beatles because in short they literally changed and impacted all of music culture and pop culture and so much more it’s insane
i know i’m yapping but this is all love haha just trying to inform this my first vid of yours gonna binge some more rn, and go down the beatles rabbit hole!!🙌🏻keep it up
No, John Lennon was NOT the face or sole front man of the Beatles. They were called the Fab Four for a reason. It wasn't like Tom Petty and Heartbreakers. As I mentioned in my comment to the last song, all four Beatles were legends both individually and collectively (e.g. each of them were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for their post-Beatle careers). I think you'll eventually figure that out as you keep listening to them. There is no band with more groundbreaking hits (or just songs) than the Beatles. Not even Rush (LOL).
The Beatles were John's group. He asked Paul to join knowing full well that Paul was at least an equal. George was a friend of Paul's and joined shortly thereafter. They picked up Ringo while doing gigs in Germany in the 1950s. John and Paul wrote the vast bulk of their material although early on it was customary to do 'cover' tracks for customer familiarity. It didn't take long and soon were recording only their own material. George wrote several great tunes along the way. Ringo has written 2. To have an idea of how talented these guys were, after the broke up all of the members had very successful solo careers. I know of no other group where this has happened. I believe the Eagles come the closest. None of the Beatles could read or write music and yet changed the face of popular music forever. Enjoy your journey.
John Lennon was the founding member and, for most of their career, the acknowledged "leader" of the Beatles. But it's NOT the same thing as the Jackson Five or other groups where one member is clearly the standout, the dominant force. The Beatles, uniquely, consisted of four equal band mates. All would sing lead at various times, though most often it was Lennon or McCartney. But George Harrison wrote and sang some of their very best tracks. And every one of the four - John, Paul, George, and Ringo - was essential to making the Beatles what they were.
I'm getting sick and tired of these Swifties and their "Oh my God, she's bigger than The Beatles and shattering all of their records" Stop that BS! She's not shattering any of their records. I got news for you Swifties, The Beatles had 4 Taylor Swifts. Their names were John Lennon. Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. There will never, ever be another Beatles. Peace ❤
One can't probably shouldn't compare it. The success curves of Swift and the Beatles are completely different. The Beatles came into the world like a Big Bang, Taylor Swift has developed into what she is now within a decade and a half. In addition, the requirements from the 1960s do not apply today. She has already broken Beatles records. For example, the Beatles were TOP 5 in the US charts in 1964. In November 2022 they occupied the entire top 10. But today, with streaming and downloads, it's easier, to get many titles into the charts at the same time, as it was the case with only selling records. Incidentally, Beatles records have also been broken by other artists before, which is simply due to the fact, that modern popular culture as we know and (mostly) love it today, and which was only made possible by the Beatles, has continued to grow and has played a role for more and more people. By the way, it doesn't matter, if someone sells more records, than the Beatles at some point. That doesn't reduce, what the Beatles achieved. The chart record stood for 58 years (!), the 20 No.1 hits in the USA are still the best, but records are there to be broken.
This was way before "made up acts" by corporation.. These dudes just grew up together and learned to sing and play on their own, started writing their own songs when they were still in their teens. Lennon and McCartney wrote ( and sang) the bulk of the songs, but their lead guitarist George Harrison bloomed as a powerhouse singer/songwriter in the mid 1960's making this band having 3 amazing composers and super vocalists. Yes John was initially "the leader" but only because he had the strongest personality and "the rebel" so he fronted the band in the first couple of years and was the most outspoken, when they first made it big. He even almost told the Queen Mother off onstage on an early performance right before their last song at a posh "Royal gig" in 1963, before they sang "Twist and Shout" which is still hilarious to watch to this day... (He had told he manager he would tell her Majesty where to stuff it, before they went on... he ended up just saying something clever, and only indirectly offensive - different times) czcams.com/video/958mJ3rV_LQ/video.htmlsi=hqr-ljGp1B3lmtWC
Man, you got a lot to learn. It would be fair to say that John dominated the first half of their career with Paul dominating the second. But, George and even Ringo got their turns as well. It was one of the things that set The Beatles apart from other bands. Most of their songs are credited to Lennon/McCartney.
Wonderful as John is, Paul and the others have their own wonderful ways. John and Paul wrote most of the music but George and Ringo also wrote great songs. Check out Oh Darling to hear Paul's memorable range. Cute as your kitten is, could you move it to your left so I can see the video that plays on the left?
No..Paul and John shared the main roles equally, mainly because of their writing prowess..Paul was probably more the driving force, over the others, but they were all played integral parts...Paul more so, because I think him enjoyed being a Beatle more than the others, with the possible exception of Ringo..George, in some way, was even more impressive , because he was almost forced to learn to write, and play guitar very quickly..He came to them with the least experience, as he was the youngest...Ironically he wrote and sang some of their most memorable songs, much to the surprise of the others..His song "Something" is regarded as one of their top songs. Impressive considering his competition. And that was by no means his only one.
You are quite sharp to ask such good questions immediately. John wa NOT the face of the Beatles. The would break that mold by being the first act where all four would be equal. WHo wrote their material. They would be the ones to break that industry standard, too, by showing us that musicians can write their own music. Turns out they wrote better than anyone else.
GUYS I hate to disagree but John's band was the QUARRYMEN. He brought Paul in and later when the Original members left Paul brought George into new formed band. They played under multiple new names until later they settled on the name BEATLES. They were all in the group. John was the oldest and kept the members spirits up but sorry John was NOT the leader. I love John but by then he and Paul wrote everything and were equal partners.
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This was an impromptu rooftop concert, which was shut down by confused local police constables after Beatles production staff and management gave them the run-around to get a couple of additions songs off. Great story.
Re Billy Preston on keys, he basically served as a fifth Beatle on this album.
Hombre *improvisado* no
I appreciate it was The Beatles gig, but Lindsay-Hogg, the film director, should have told at least one of the camera guys to make sure to get some shots of Billy Preston too. I know he appears in some of the studio rehearsal footage, but I was really hoping for 'Get back' that Peter Jackson may have unearthed some additional performance footage for this track that might have been edited out of the original 'Let it be' film, but no, it's like Billy is still invisible. A real shame considering how much his contribution on keys adds to this song.
These guys were changing the way people thought in the 60s and are unquestionably the most influential band in the history of pop music. One thing to take note is they evolved with the times in the 60s so their music in 1964 isn't going to sound the same as what they were doing in 68. Check out Their Abbey Road album, it's the most iconic and considered their best work.
All of their personalities together made up the best band in history. We listened to the entire album on a good stereo, not one cut at a time. You need to hear all their stuff.
Yep!! All Beatles Catalog... all music, lyrics, arrangements, band, ALL TALENT
The Beatles are the GOAT!! Everyone came after them. You've got a long way to go. Their catalog is massive and eclectic. You never know what you're going to get with them. Have fun. I've been a Beatle maniac since I first saw them on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964. I was 3!!
Both John Lennon and Paul McCartney were co leaders but, Paul was quoted, saying he considered John as the primary leader, both he and George Harrison looked up to John. John Lennon watched Paul playing in a band and liked what he saw, he waited for him to finish and went up to him and asked him if he would like to start a band with him and that was the beginning.
Paul and John carved the Empire of the Beatles.
Beautifully said
Billy Preston played keyboards on this one, and it is hard to imagine this song without him.... John and Paul were the main songwriters and were equally the "face" of the Beatles, and George also added some great songs.. for a "Paul" song, I suggest you watch them perform "Hey Jude" on the David Frost TV Show, or listen to the recorded version of "Let It Be", and for a "George" song, watch the official video for "Here Comes the Sun"
They're always able to get this one uploaded. Of course, it's been available pretty steady unlike others. Just wondering if they could do the rooftop I Got a Feeling. Maybe not.
Billy was amazing. He played with the Rolling Stones too. He never hit a wrong note. Great voice too.
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No, John and Paul wrote equal amounts and sang lead equal amounts of songs. George wrote quite a few too.
no they all were great in their own way all of them john paul and george all wrote countless countless classics and led the 60's before rock which they kind of created NOTHING LIKE THEM SINCE IN 7 YEARS THEY EVOLVED AND THE WORLD OF MUSIC DID TOO ... I WAS THERE FOR ALL OF IT
They were ALL "the guy."
No they weren't.
John & Paul were.
George was quite good at times, but this band was John & Paul.
Ringo was easily replaceable.
@@johnnybmean74 wrong!
@@johnnybmean74 It's true, that the Beatles are a band founded by Lennon/McCartney, the two of them had an extremely musical influence on the evolution of the Beatles, but in no band, not a single one, were the individual band members less interchangeable, than in the Fab Four. Mick Jagger called the group the "Four-Headed Monster" for a reason, as this band developed into a distinctive organism, in which each of the four had their part. It's John, Paul, George and Ringo.
@@braudabo Wrong. The Beatles were founded by John Lennon. Btw, goofy quotes by Mick Jagger mean very little to me.
@@johnnybmean74 Before Paul McCartney, there was nothing, that could be called "Beatles." Lennon's skiffle group "The Quarrymen" cannot really be associated with the Beatles. It wasn't until Paul McCartney was introduced to John Lennon, that this story took shape.
I actually always interpreted Jagger's term as admiration for the Beatles.
DAME: No, John wasn't the "FACE" of THE BEATLES.
It was always "John, Paul, George & Ringo" with John Lennon and Paul McCartney writing the overwhelming amount of their songs between their recording years 1962-1970, along with the two of them being the usual vocalist (lead vocal or in harmony together) on the majority of their records and in "LIVE" concert.
Each one had their own unique style and together made them the greatest band that others followed ❤❤❤❤
John and Paul wrote most of the Beatles songs but George Harrison wrote their biggest hit "Here Comes the Sun". Ringo did some really cool vocals too. They never had one lead singer making them so different that say the Rolling Stones at the time even if Keith Richards sang a few songs. The Beatles played long sets before they made it and no one of them could sing 12 hours a day.
When people speak of John and Paul (or Paul and John) re: songwriting, there really is no one who seriously contends that there has ever been, or will ever be, a better song-writing partnership. Aside from some early hits, in which they payed homage to the greats of the 1950's (chief among them, Chuck Berry), the Beatles wrote their own lyrics and music.
That's one of the things that set them apart from the majority of 60's pop musicians. They were trailblazers on this point too.
Again, as I wrote in a comment to your previous reaction, one of the key factors in the Beatles' break-up was the fact their originally agreed deal on songwriting (with most songs contributed from John and Paul [who always shared co-writing credits, even if only one of them arguably wrote all of an individual song] with just a couple of spaces reserved for George. As much a musical genius as John and Paul, George was bound to eventually rue the original deal as stifling. George's manifest genius particularly revealed itself in the Beatles's final few records, in hit songs such as:
- "Something"
- "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"
- "Here Comes the Sun"
You should try one of them next.
BTW, that was the wonderful keyboardist Billy Preston on the electric piano. He played with them during the Get Back sessions and was the only outsider to get any album credits. Preston also had a successful solo career of his own.
The Beatles were a four headed Monster .They played well off each other . Lennon and McCartney were the main writers but Harrison also had some great song . They did a few covers along with their own songs , on their first 2 or 3 albums because of the demand for their music.while they were touring the world. But after that they wrote all their own songs ." Ive got a feeling " from the same roof top concert is also great It's a McCartney song and a Lennon song put together.. " Ive got a feeling Take One " , shows more of them performing .. .
GORGEOUS right?
Lennon’s a genius.
Very many incredible tracks - enjoy!
I love that sweet kitty profile. I lost my dear kitten in 1968, Linus. I have yet another and his name is Sundance. Have had a FEW since!! My user name is after Zim who's life ended in 2015 at 19, Zim. They all were orange tigers. June
I think we all have our "favorite" Beatles. My self, ive loved Paul McCartney for 60 years, by far my favorite band of all time
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My first time on your channel n I really liked how you listened first. You didn’t interrupt the video. That’s how it should be done.
It was over, cuz they were on a roof top, in the middle of London , during the morning rush, and didn't tell a soul they were going to perform a concert...notice the police....lol. last time the Fab Four performed together live.
And God bless Billy Preston on the Keys.❤
he was the leader for most of the run.He gave it up when yoko became involved.Paul took over but the beatles were tired and wanted to move on...Cheers
You'd also like Paul's Heater Skelter too, too many more to include, they're all wonderful
The Beatles did some covers early on like "Twist and Shout" but, Lennon and McCartney are considered the best songwriting team of all time.
John Lennon/Paul McCartney, the greatest songwriting duo in history wrote the great bulk of the Beatles songs, but George Harrison was also coming on line by the end of the Beatles in 1969, which was the end of their 8 year run as a group. Others are giving good suggestions for songs for you, but to give you a flavor of George's songs I offer the following suggestions: 1.) Here Comes The Sun 2.) Something 3.) Old Brown Shoe and 4.) While My Guitar Gently Weeps. As a rule in the Beatles (there were rare exceptions) the main songwriter would take the lead vocals while the others (usually minus Ringo) would take the backing vocals. Nice program; looking forward to your future Beatles journey!
Definitely an R&B song. The Beatles wrote in so many different styles. The Beatles are the biggest selling music artist of all time (Elvis is #2, Garth Brooks #3, Michael Jackson #4, and Led Zeppelin #5). John Lennon and Paul McCartney were the two main lead singers and songwriters, but George Harrison had some amazing contributions as well. If I were you , I would review their entire catalogue. You could start with their first album (Please, Please Me) and go in chronological order until their final released album "Let It Be". A lot of other reactors either have done that or are doing that as well. If not, then there are so many, many great songs to choose from, hard to pick just one for your next reaction, but I'll go with a George song off of the Beatles "White Album". The song is called "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". I attached the link below.
While My Guitar gently Weeps:
czcams.com/video/YFDg-pgE0Hk/video.html
Peace
There was no "face" of the Beatles. There is a reason they were called the Fab4 and everybody knows all 4 of their names. John and Paul were the dominant writers and they traded off singing mainly based on who what the lead writer for the song (all their songs are attributed Lennon/McCartney but it common knowledge that most of their songs were mainly written by one or the other). However, all 4 sang and George wrote several songs that I would put in the Beatles top 10.
The ❤BEATLES❤ do tha Blues!!! 😎
I wouldn't say that anyone of them was "the face" of the group. John definitely played a very important part in the group, but so did Paul. They were the main song writers and lead singers for most of the songs. However, George Harrison also wrote and sang lead on some very good hits. They all did their part, and Beatles fans knew who each of them were.
Yes. The Beatles was and is always John’s band.
Yes, it was considered Lennon's band in the early days, but McCartney began contributing stronger compositions by mid-1965 up until the breakup. McCartney's influence was plainly obvious by the time Sgt Pepper was recorded. As Lennon increased his LSD consumption, he literally lost interest in his leadership role. That, plus with the death of their manager in 67, McCartney felt it was his responsibility to take control.
@@tdgallagher218 Paul did push the Beatles. But always with Johns support and influence.
John Lennon was the boss, founder of the band, thanks 😎👍
John my FAV x
Hope you do more. They really changed music forever. That little rooftop concert was the bomb 💣
Paul was just as much the face of The Beatles as John.
Lennon and McCartney were the primary songwriters. They did only a few covers early on.
There was no face of the band since all 4 of them genuinely hand such an impact on music and pop culture and such more, etc. George and Ringo both have such huge hits, George having multiple songs of his that are some of the biggest in the groups discography. I’ve researched far far too much upon this i know i’m yapping but the beatles all changed everything and damn near influenced or heavilyyyyy inspired like everything haha.
like credited to inventing or heavily influenced the creation of heavy metal, heavy rock, psychedelic, doom metal, indie with some of paul mccarentlys work, popularized long hair, the music video, popularized original songwriting, one of the first “bands” with every member being so iconic and historical and there’s a reason why berklee music of college has courses about the beatles because in short they literally changed and impacted all of music culture and pop culture and so much more it’s insane
i know i’m yapping but this is all love haha just trying to inform this my first vid of yours gonna binge some more rn, and go down the beatles rabbit hole!!🙌🏻keep it up
Lennon started the group but Paul was just as important as were George and Ringo. They all sang lead at times.
No, John Lennon was NOT the face or sole front man of the Beatles. They were called the Fab Four for a reason. It wasn't like Tom Petty and Heartbreakers.
As I mentioned in my comment to the last song, all four Beatles were legends both individually and collectively (e.g. each of them were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for their post-Beatle careers).
I think you'll eventually figure that out as you keep listening to them. There is no band with more groundbreaking hits (or just songs) than the Beatles. Not even Rush (LOL).
This was the Beatles last concert.
The Beatles were John's group. He asked Paul to join knowing full well that Paul was at least an equal. George was a friend of Paul's and joined shortly thereafter. They picked up Ringo while doing gigs in Germany in the 1950s. John and Paul wrote the vast bulk of their material although early on it was customary to do 'cover' tracks for customer familiarity. It didn't take long and soon were recording only their own material. George wrote several great tunes along the way. Ringo has written 2.
To have an idea of how talented these guys were, after the broke up all of the members had very successful solo careers. I know of no other group where this has happened. I believe the Eagles come the closest.
None of the Beatles could read or write music and yet changed the face of popular music forever. Enjoy your journey.
John Lennon was the founding member and, for most of their career, the acknowledged "leader" of the Beatles. But it's NOT the same thing as the Jackson Five or other groups where one member is clearly the standout, the dominant force. The Beatles, uniquely, consisted of four equal band mates. All would sing lead at various times, though most often it was Lennon or McCartney. But George Harrison wrote and sang some of their very best tracks. And every one of the four - John, Paul, George, and Ringo - was essential to making the Beatles what they were.
Take the Beatle journey, man. It’s deep! They amaze on virtually every track. Nothing like them before or since.
This is at the end of the group so I hope you explore their 10 years of great music.
I'm getting sick and tired of these Swifties and their "Oh my God, she's bigger than The Beatles and shattering all of their records" Stop that BS! She's not shattering any of their records. I got news for you Swifties, The Beatles had 4 Taylor Swifts.
Their names were John Lennon. Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
There will never, ever be another Beatles.
Peace ❤
One can't probably shouldn't compare it. The success curves of Swift and the Beatles are completely different. The Beatles came into the world like a Big Bang, Taylor Swift has developed into what she is now within a decade and a half. In addition, the requirements from the 1960s do not apply today. She has already broken Beatles records. For example, the Beatles were TOP 5 in the US charts in 1964. In November 2022 they occupied the entire top 10. But today, with streaming and downloads, it's easier, to get many titles into the charts at the same time, as it was the case with only selling records.
Incidentally, Beatles records have also been broken by other artists before, which is simply due to the fact, that modern popular culture as we know and (mostly) love it today, and which was only made possible by the Beatles, has continued to grow and has played a role for more and more people. By the way, it doesn't matter, if someone sells more records, than the Beatles at some point. That doesn't reduce, what the Beatles achieved. The chart record stood for 58 years (!), the 20 No.1 hits in the USA are still the best, but records are there to be broken.
This was way before "made up acts" by corporation.. These dudes just grew up together and learned to sing and play on their own, started writing their own songs when they were still in their teens. Lennon and McCartney wrote ( and sang) the bulk of the songs, but their lead guitarist George Harrison bloomed as a powerhouse singer/songwriter in the mid 1960's making this band having 3 amazing composers and super vocalists.
Yes John was initially "the leader" but only because he had the strongest personality and "the rebel" so he fronted the band in the first couple of years and was the most outspoken, when they first made it big.
He even almost told the Queen Mother off onstage on an early performance right before their last song at a posh "Royal gig" in 1963, before they sang "Twist and Shout" which is still hilarious to watch to this day... (He had told he manager he would tell her Majesty where to stuff it, before they went on... he ended up just saying something clever, and only indirectly offensive - different times)
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Man, you got a lot to learn. It would be fair to say that John dominated the first half of their career with Paul dominating the second. But, George and even Ringo got their turns as well. It was one of the things that set The Beatles apart from other bands. Most of their songs are credited to Lennon/McCartney.
Wonderful as John is, Paul and the others have their own wonderful ways. John and Paul wrote most of the music but George and Ringo also wrote great songs. Check out Oh Darling to hear Paul's memorable range. Cute as your kitten is, could you move it to your left so I can see the video that plays on the left?
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They have many faces
Each one was the face.
They write their own music. The one that sings, is usual the authorm...😅
Next recommended Beatles song: “Come Together”
You may be familiar with Michael Jackson’s version of this song but the Beatles composed it.
No..Paul and John shared the main roles equally, mainly because of their writing prowess..Paul was probably more the driving force, over the others, but they were all played integral parts...Paul more so, because I think him enjoyed being a Beatle more than the others, with the possible exception of Ringo..George, in some way, was even more impressive , because he was almost forced to learn to write, and play guitar very quickly..He came to them with the least experience, as he was the youngest...Ironically he wrote and sang some of their most memorable songs, much to the surprise of the others..His song "Something" is regarded as one of their top songs. Impressive considering his competition. And that was by no means his only one.
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You are quite sharp to ask such good questions immediately. John wa NOT the face of the Beatles. The would break that mold by being the first act where all four would be equal. WHo wrote their material. They would be the ones to break that industry standard, too, by showing us that musicians can write their own music. Turns out they wrote better than anyone else.
M.j. bought all beatles rights he did cover come together i love his drip😊 check it out bro
McCartney has been working to get the rights back for some time, not without success.
The Beatles.....called the fab four ...that's it ... x no favourite all had a part of the phenomenon
GUYS I hate to disagree but John's band was the QUARRYMEN. He brought Paul in and later when the Original members left Paul brought George into new formed band. They played under multiple new names until later they settled on the name BEATLES. They were all in the group. John was the oldest and kept the members spirits up but sorry John was NOT the leader. I love John but by then he and Paul wrote everything and were equal partners.
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I've always considered this a minor Beatles hit. A good song, but not top tier.
“The face of the group”? We’ll give you a pass on that since you’re just in the learning phase.
Lennon and McCartney were the primary songwriters. They did only a few covers early on.