First released: 1970
One of the better moments from Ringo’s country album of the same name. It was released as a low-charting single and also made an appearance on Ringo’s "Blast From Your Past" greatest hits compilation from 1975 and 2007’s "Photograph" compilation. Ringo to date has never performed this song live, but it might be fun to hear.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Beatles Third Christmas Record, The by The Beatles – ****
First released: 1965
This is my favorite of the first three essentially similar Beatles Christmas recordings, in which the four seemingly adlib in front of a mike. The fact that The Beatles were willing to parody themselves with an off-key rendition of "Yesterday" was and is priceless. Most other music groups wouldn’t have done that, but that self-deprecating attitude is one of the reasons I became a Beatles fan in the first place. It is also from the still unreleased to CD "The Beatles Christmas Album" from 1970.
This is my favorite of the first three essentially similar Beatles Christmas recordings, in which the four seemingly adlib in front of a mike. The fact that The Beatles were willing to parody themselves with an off-key rendition of "Yesterday" was and is priceless. Most other music groups wouldn’t have done that, but that self-deprecating attitude is one of the reasons I became a Beatles fan in the first place. It is also from the still unreleased to CD "The Beatles Christmas Album" from 1970.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
"Beatles, The" (aka "The White Album") by The Beatles – ****"
First released: 1968
This is my favorite Beatles album. While most people like "Rubber Soul", "Revolver", "Sgt. Pepper" and "Abbey Road" better, I give the nod to this one for its totally diversity and range. What I like about it, most people don’t like. I like the fact that it is a double album, I like the range, I like the tenuous Beatles link on an album ironically called "The Beatles". By the way, my second favorite Beatles album is "Revolver" which is arguably their most unified album.
This is my favorite Beatles album. While most people like "Rubber Soul", "Revolver", "Sgt. Pepper" and "Abbey Road" better, I give the nod to this one for its totally diversity and range. What I like about it, most people don’t like. I like the fact that it is a double album, I like the range, I like the tenuous Beatles link on an album ironically called "The Beatles". By the way, my second favorite Beatles album is "Revolver" which is arguably their most unified album.
Friday, October 3, 2008
"Beatles, The" (series) by The Beatles – **
First released: 1965
Ok, so they're corny and poorly animated, but the cartoon series that ran from 1965-1969 on ABC TV in the US isn’t all that bad. Of course, the successor "Yellow Submarine" movie is far greater. I have a bootleg that contains all of the cartoons and The Beatles would be wise in releasing this stuff again legitimately, but I know they don’t like them. The cartoons are about as good as the other Saturday morning crap being made at the time, and they remind me strongly of "The New Three Stooges" cartoons made around the same time, which weren’t the greatest either. The song portions are the best part and I think they still would entertain the kiddies (and their parents) today.
Ok, so they're corny and poorly animated, but the cartoon series that ran from 1965-1969 on ABC TV in the US isn’t all that bad. Of course, the successor "Yellow Submarine" movie is far greater. I have a bootleg that contains all of the cartoons and The Beatles would be wise in releasing this stuff again legitimately, but I know they don’t like them. The cartoons are about as good as the other Saturday morning crap being made at the time, and they remind me strongly of "The New Three Stooges" cartoons made around the same time, which weren’t the greatest either. The song portions are the best part and I think they still would entertain the kiddies (and their parents) today.
"Beatles Story, The" by The Beatles – **
First released: 1964
I got this many, many years later after becoming a Beatles fan as I heard how cheesy this documentary is…and it is. It has never been officially released on CD, but I would put it out, just for the novelty of it all.
I got this many, many years later after becoming a Beatles fan as I heard how cheesy this documentary is…and it is. It has never been officially released on CD, but I would put it out, just for the novelty of it all.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
"Beatles ‘65" by The Beatles – ****
First released: 1964
This was a vast improvement over the UK "Beatles For Sale", namely because of the inclusion of the "I Feel Fine"/"She’s a Woman" single. "Beatles For Sale" always seemed like The Beatles were tired to me, and they were, where as adding this single punched up the proceedings and gave a little life to an otherwise lackluster effort. It was part of "The Capitol Versions, Vol. 1" on CD.
This was a vast improvement over the UK "Beatles For Sale", namely because of the inclusion of the "I Feel Fine"/"She’s a Woman" single. "Beatles For Sale" always seemed like The Beatles were tired to me, and they were, where as adding this single punched up the proceedings and gave a little life to an otherwise lackluster effort. It was part of "The Capitol Versions, Vol. 1" on CD.
"Beatles VI" by The Beatles – ***
First released: 1965
One of my least favorite US albums, yet it is better than the UK version "Beatles For Sale", mainly because they tacked on a single or two. Later, it was part of "The Capitol Versions, Vol. 2" on CD.
One of my least favorite US albums, yet it is better than the UK version "Beatles For Sale", mainly because they tacked on a single or two. Later, it was part of "The Capitol Versions, Vol. 2" on CD.
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