--- In rust@yahoogroups.com, "haahnster" <ehaahn@...> wrote:
>
> I guess it depends on exactly what blows your mind.
>
> You won't catch me doing much Beatles-bashing these days (I think I've
outgrown that phase for good), but I'm still squarely in the
'listen-to-the-Stones-more-often-than-the-Beatles' camp.
>
> The earliest thing in the 'rock era' that I find truly mind-blowing is
probably the rapid-fire lyrical poetry of Zimmy's "A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall".
That was 1963, when the Fab were still singing "yeah yeah yeah". But I
digress...
>
> Haahnster
>
I agree with you about the early Beatles...for a short time they were left
behind by Bob Dylan and others. 'Yeah, yeah, yeah', quickly became 'yeah, man'
though. Then they were in the fast lane and there was no catching them.
I love the Stones...but in a more primal way...it's basic r+b done to
perfection. Some lovely ballads too. And they did experiment, following The
Beatles excursions. Another great UK band we should be very proud of!
I guess it depends on exactly what blows your mind. You won't catch me doing much Beatles-bashing these days (I think I've outgrown that phase for good), but...
... I agree with you about the early Beatles...for a short time they were left behind by Bob Dylan and others. 'Yeah, yeah, yeah', quickly became 'yeah, man'...
... I love the BBs, Nick, but no way were they in the same league as the Fabs. Pet Sounds, yes, but the earlier albums are too patchy and their concerns too...
Brain Wilson - love that name for Brian ,it might be very appropriate.Are you seeing him in Glasgow on September 1ST,Nick? I know The Beatles had a peerless...
... A classic. ... Always sounds unfinished to my ears. The lack of production was in stark contrast to what had gone before. ... Largely an embarassment. ......
You left out Friends, John. A very sweet, perfectly produced album. It sold about 100 copies and was maybe a bit too cosy and homespun for the cosmopolitan,...
You are absolutely right about 'Friends' ,Jules,in all aspects.It is just my scatty brain.Brain Denley! I'm glad one of us is on the ball!You must never forget...
... Pet Sounds, Sunflower and Surfs Up...the best...on a par with any Beatles album, IMO. Smile would have been on a par with Sgt P at the time. BTW, The...
Jules reminded me what a great album, The Beach Boys' 'Friends' is ,Nick.I assume you would rate it highly as well? It is a shame that The Beatles had to stop...
... George was the most ferocious nay-sayer when it came to the possibility of going back out as a band. Beatlemania really fried his nerve endings, and he...
Yes,I suppose it is like you said before Jules,Paul was the keenest on going out on the road.Wings gave him that opportunity. It's funny,that Delaney and...
More to the point,George,was on stage most of the time at 'The Concert For Bangladesh',and dear old Ringo came on as well.That applause,when Bob Dylan came on...
... Not in mine, but then very little is in mine! I do love them though, especially the latter two. ... You can't compare them. partly because that version...
... I think most of Smile is not really that weird and would have been popular. Think what pink Floyd put out and sold well. ... Smile reconstructed (bootleg)...
... Ahh, who knows? No way of telling now. I am surprised that Brian's solo reconstruction didn't receive more attention though. ... I'm not so sure. Too...
... Actually thinking about it, where would Sunflower have been without Dennis's mighty contributions? No, the BBs were a team band in the early 70s and I...
... Agreed...but with a tad of imagination...and the new cersion...great album! ... Surf's Up Title track the best BB song by a mile (ever). just that one song...
... Actually it was more Brian's friends and hangers-on - didn't it get a 5 man writing credit in the end? ... I wouldn't say often. They used the Surf's Up...
Schizophrenia? It's just great how we got Brian back in viable shape,and a far happier state of mind.I was wowed by 'Sail On Sailor',when it was released as a...
Thanks Jules for clearing up my confusion .Must be my age,you spring chicken,you! That ole memory is as spotty as ever! Anyway,it was a class single,and for...
... Scatty memory?? Bloody impressive, John ! Yes, the new BB band members from S. Africa made a big impact on Holland and on live tours. It's great how the...
... I agree...that's what I was saying, in a woollier way. ;-) SU + Sail On Sailor were expanded from earlier Brian demos / ideas, but they worked in the...
... snip... I totally agree, John. Those BB albums are right up there with the best of the Beatles. As for Jules criticising BBs continuing love of girls and...
... But I'm not criticising songs about cars and girls. Merely stating that the early BBS dedication to writing about teenage fads ultimately consigns their...
And, now we have once again reached the point where I am gently shoved off the back of the true-blue Beatle-maniac bandwagon... I, for one, do not believe that...
Just a note from the rolling bandwagon review! I admit we can never know.I suppose there might be a parallel universe where they continued.I reckon though that...
... I agree. ... Again, I agree. ... I don't share the majority's enthusiasm for the White Album. I find it unsatisfactory as a whole, and a clear sign that...
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