The Beatles
The Producer’s Guidelines
- Only songs by entire group – The Beatles
- Songs by individual members are unacceptable
- Advise staying away from group songs done by the individuals
- No duplicate songs
- Include the song title in your introduction text so others can see it
- To prevent browsers crashing from loading too many videos, please paste the URL as part of your last line (not a new line) – (I do not mind unembedding, so apologies are not necessary)
Picking the opening act for this series was easy – but selecting the opening song was very difficult. Enjoy Revolution.
Next Concert: Individual Beatles in their solo adventures
A Frank Angle 
Yep. A time that changed the world, and so rockable!
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Ya forgot your song, Cindy!
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Cindy,
You are absolutely right about that – therefore the reason they are the concert opener – and the reason for the opening song. Meanwhile, a song for you. Fittingly, their first hit – Love Me Do – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Au_QW5MJNI
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Alrighty then… Beatles are of course a given for this series. There are so many to choose from (and you chose a good opener, to be sure.
I shall go with the theme of aFA productions… you wanna get your peeps to “Come Together” so… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6yYxyxx4aE
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Great choice Dale!!
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Love this. Don’t you think it was waaaay ahead of its time? Brilliant 💚
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Absolutely!
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Dale,
Although The Produced grumbled, I appreciate your shout-out to aFa in your choice. Perfect! … and thank you!
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He just doesn’t like to share the stage, does he?
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Love this one Dale. The instrumentals were very unusual.
Good choice … : )
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Well looky-at-you…so clever with the pun-like comment. Happy concert!🎶
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I have my moments… you’re not playing? Where’s your song?
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Just posted my entry. 😉
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Off to a roaring start there Frank and Dale – let me come in with the great “Hey Jude’ still one of my favourites https://youtu.be/A_MjCqQoLLA
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Pauline,
I wonder how many people have sung along with that song! :O A true classic!
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We always changed the words to “Hey Jude, I saw you nude, don’t try and fake it, I saw you naked.” All I can say is we were young.
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Brilliant!
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Who doesn’t like the ‘La La La … lalala .. etc. part of this song?
Easy words : ) Great choice : )
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La la la la … la la la la
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Once heard, never forgotten 🙂
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Good morning! My choice is With a Little Help From My Friends.
I loooove this song. But….I wasn’t sure if was allowed to post my favourite version which is the Joe Cocker version, gives me much nostalgia from my childhood watching The Wonder Years. But I will be a good girl (ahem) and abide by your rules and so here is the original.
So happy to have time to be here.
Missed you guys! https://youtu.be/SkyqRP8S93Y
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I had forgotten that was the opening credits song for that show!
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Right? How good is that version and that show! Ah…many fuzzy memories 😉💚
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Fiery,
Another great choice that that not only perfect for the concert, it also is a song that fits what I’ve been doing in my little corner of the world for 10+ years. Well done! … On the other hand, although the Joe Cocker version is outstanding, glad you stayed away from it. I was going to post it in this response, but The Producer gave him the look and pointed to the name of the headliners – but I did listen to it because he couldn’t stop me from doing that!
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Yeah, you go there Frank!
Glad you liked it and glad we didn’t upset the producer…sounds scary lol.
😉
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The Producer is in his own world. I hired him and he scares me!!! This job went to his head so much, he official changed his name (notice the capitalization).
I recall you saying your Saturdays are a bit crazy, so thanks for stopping by. The time of the posting is also to your advantage. 🙂
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Definitely a wise choice. The Producer would have had a conniption fit.
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The Sergeant Pepper album is a big favorite and this is one of the best https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usNsCeOV4GM _” A Day in the Life”
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Gary,
Another great choice! It got me wondering if it is actually a fusion of two songs. Just a thought. I’ve enjoyed seeing the Fab Four at different stages in their careers thought the videos here.
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One of my favourites…
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I love this song, and bonus there’s a dance on this video. “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJDJs9dumZI
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Merril,
I remember when I featured George Harrison playing this song on an OITS, and you commented about how much you love this song. Great choice … and The Producer grumbled about a wise choice not to use the Harrison version. I loved the dance bonus … how creative – and wow – the number of views!
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It’s funny you remember that. 🙂
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My mind remembers oddities … but your choice triggered the memory.
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This is my favorite song and video I’ve listened to today. AWESOME graphics, dancing and sound. I’ve seen other video’s of this song but this was is superb. EXCELLENT choice, Merril.
Bravo … : )
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I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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Oh yes. As far as The Beatles go, this is top of the list for me.
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🙂
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Beautiful song!
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Still love George’s music best! A great choice!
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Thank you! 🙂
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Cincy,
Not sure if anyone has picked this one, but it came to me right quick. And I was thankful as all get out it did since Dolly Parton’s song is still residing inside my head days later…
Anyways, Day Tripper. And the video is so hip! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1TLj9-jdLs.
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Marc,
“Day Tripper” is no longer available – well, to others because you just used it! 😉 … The beginning of the video served as a flashback to those days.
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You’re so sneaky! You had me there for a second.
And right? It’s groooooovy man!
PS- I still use ‘groovy’ and ‘I dig’ and ‘hip’. And I’m not ashamed to admit it.
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Glad I had you going … and even accomplish that early in the morning! … and way am I not surprised in your choice of lingo. 🙂
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Haha! Well, you might be used to it huh?
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Perfect choice for you, B!
Ya mean ya didn’t check to make sure it wasn’t already used? Livin’ on the edge, you groovy dude.
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Q,
It’s more of a rush that way though, it really is!
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I live it!
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Then watchou asking me for? Punk . . . 😉
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Umm..*love it 🙄
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Hahaha!
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And I’ll punk you one!!
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What else is new? 😉
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Pffft! 😀
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Did you just Pffft! me? LOL
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Moi? Do such a think? I think not!! Nevah!! 😉
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Ummm . . . uhhhh. . . n’kay.
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Hmmm… like you don’t believe me or sumthin’…
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Funny you should say that . . .
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The Beatles – Let It Be https://youtu.be/IVHtZrFUrBs/
Good Saturday Morning to All … Thank you for hosting the Beatles Musical
Hope my selection is OK.
I had wanted to add Love Me Do but aFrank beat me to it.
I was out of the country when they hit the states. They had a unique sound
I grew to enjoy once I returned. I must say that John was my favorite.
Well, I’m off to listen to the other songs.
Isadora 😎
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Isadora,
A wonderful choice. Let It Be, along with Hey Jude, are classic sing-along songs for many crowds. Enjoy the rest of the concert. The fact that you will listen to the others makes me smile because that’s what I hope people do.
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The enjoyment of the musicals is seeing where people go in their song choices. : )
Have a SUPER weekend … : )
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If I could have chosen two this would be my other pick – glad you chose it!
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Thank you 😊 I loved it from the first time I heard it. Glad you agree 🎼
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Definitely a classic…
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Great choice of starting a concert series with the Fabulous Four.
Since we are reminiscing on songs from the past. I offer this Beatles’ classic.
“Yesterday” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo505ZyaCbA
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Perfect!
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Ahhh …. dreamy 👍😎
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Happy you liked it. I agree with you. It is dreamy.
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Oh yes! Good choice!
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Drew,
They have so many classics … and this is in the classic of classics list.
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Of course this one had to be part of the concert!
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Agreed
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The Beatles and the 60’s…what a great way to start this series, especially for my age cohort. Yeah, yeah, yeah (pun intended). My entry for this week is the evocative, Norwegian Woods. I’ll be humming this one throughout the day. Happy weekend. https://youtu.be/Y_V6y1ZCg_8
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Link?
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But I’ll be nice for ya… https://youtu.be/Y_V6y1ZCg_8
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You da best!
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I try…
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Monika,
They have so many hits! Crazy good!!! … But the best part is the wide variety of songs. Well done.
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Well nuts. I thought it was there (honestly, I really ‘copied’ it). Dang embedding gremlin. Apologies.
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Those gremlins can be right beasties.
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Yellow Submarine is my choice. https://youtu.be/m2uTFF_3MaA?list=PLmo4pBukfRoN8SB5RKvfiY9CTl9pI_IFc
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Love singing along to this one. Sang it to my kids. FUN choice, John 👍😀
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Thank you, Isadora. 😀
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John,
Not only a fun sing-a-long song, but oh my – a cartoon version to boot! Excellent addition.
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Thank you, Frank
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Surprised you didn’t chose one of their more “out there” tunes, though, this one ya…never mind my comment 😉
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At one point is was out there. Then all the kids started singing it.
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That is true!
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I cought it when it was still weird.
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😀
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so many wonderful Beatle songs, I hope this one isn’t up there yet! (Here Comes the Sun) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUNqsfFUwhY
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Holly,
Perfect song for someone from the Sunshine State. 🙂
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Thanks for making the connection! It’s been a beautifully sunny day here. 😊
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At least I don’t have snow!
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I’m happy for you. No rain I hope!
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I wish the sun would make more than a brief appearance up here!
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From the movie “Help” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IArfrd14scwYou've Got To Hide Your Love Away. Besides that I adore the song, the clips from the movie that comprise the video show the Beatles in a humorous light,
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Great song, Resa. I’m beginning to think there are no bad songs by the Beatles. FUN musical 👍 I’m enjoying everyone’s choices. 😍
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I am enjoying all of the choices, too! I can’t think of a Beatles song I dislike. It’s just that I like some better! ❦🎵❦
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👍🎼
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Yeah!
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I loved that movie!
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Me too! I had forgotten about Ringo and the ring. I’d like to watch it again.
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Resa,
Such an easy song to hear. Ahhh … The link wouldn’t come up for me, so for others who have that trouble, here’s another link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfON7S1mP2Q
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Love this choice, Resa… and the video!
Good thing they had a tambourine for Ringo, eh?
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Yeah!
After I wanted my career to be a Go-Go Dancer, I changed my mind to being a Tambourinist in a rock band. An awesome percussion instrument. Lucky Ringo.
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No way! Actually…I wouldn’t be surprised with you 😉 Here I was thinking you give that instrument to one who knows no instrument…
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So, Frank, your song choice is another one of my faves. I think I have about 25 fave Beatle songs, maybe more! Next weeks concert sounds like lots of fun.
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Resa,
With so many hits from which to pick, I decided to go with the title that is fitting for what they did for the music. Nonetheless, glad I picked one of your favs.
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They could deserve an encore!
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Certainly enough songs available!
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❦🎵❦
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But we will get more next week, however, news songs done by the individual endeavors.
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I’ve already decided on mine… and a couple of backups! 😀
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And not recorded by the Fab Four?
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Correct! I’m a big John Lennon fan. However, one of my backups is by Paul McCartney and Wings.
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That a way!
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😀
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“And I Love Her” is particularly beautiful to me as both vocal and instrumental. I love this song, but then, I love them all! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEtQfK6MEu8 I’m a little dense here, I think, but I didn’t really understand guideline #3, if someone wouldn’t mind explaining it with an example perhaps?
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I love this song, Debra. Lovely choice indeed!
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Debra,
Good one and yes … beautifully done. Regarding #3, here’s a good example. The Producer would have added an extra burr to his shorts if you would have submitted a video of McCartney doing this song on his last tour. Yes, he wrote it. Yes, he sings it … but that would have been with his band, not the Fab Four.
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Thank you! I completely understand your direction! 🙂
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I come with another George Harrison number: Taxman – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0zaebtU-CA.
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I was scared there for a second… Though maybe you had put in a solo George Harrison one! But, you are safe 😉
Fun choice
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Worded to make sure The Producer is paying attention to my posts 😀
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The Producer shook his head and farted.
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LOL
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Such a smart one, you are!!!
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Yahooey,
The number of hits The Beatles had continues to amaze me! Good addition,
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Thank you Frank. The number of hits makes it easy to show up late and still have a worthwhile addition.
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Absolutely. We could easily have another act while banning the songs here. … but we won’t.
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Here’s a Beatles happy tune written primarily by Paul McCartney with lyrical contributions from John Lennon – “Drive My Car.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7qNlocNIf8
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It is definitely a fun one!!
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Tim,
Definitely a fun song. Not long ago James Cordon and Sir Paul did it in Carpool Karaoke.
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Dale … one for you … Twist and Shout https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-VAxGJdJeQ
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One of my personal favorites for everyone … Eleanor Rigby … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuS5NuXRb5Y
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It feels wrong to use the word favourite when there are so many others that I also really like a lot so I will just say I like Eleanor Rigby a lot. 🙂
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One of the many songs I love [come to think of it, it’s hard to find one I don’t!]. Have you heard this version by Nguyên Lê, sung by Youn Sun Nah? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTQDVY3EEy0
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I decided to stop by and crash the party. My first thought after reading the comments was, “What, nobody has posted any of the psychedelic music? No Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields, etc.?” here’s Strawberry Fields – https://youtu.be/HtUH9z_Oey8
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Ooops, my mistake, I put up Strawberry Fields by accident (I had switched but forgot to copy the URL)
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No problem … go ahead and put the video in the reply to this.
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Thanks – I don’t do drugs, but I’m sure enough LSD was used in the making of this song to have everyone on this post tripping, so I’ll use that as an excuse ;). This is from the movie, Magical Mystery Tour. (I am the Walrus): https://youtu.be/Ymu8u8oWbF0
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Now that video made me smile, laugh, and scratch my head. Excellent addition!
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Although I love the music, there is a reason that when you think “Beatles movie” you think of A Hard Days Night, Help! or Yellow Submarine and totally forget that Magical Mystery Tour actually went to a movie… 😉
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Good point. And to think they had those movies long before MTV was even a thought.
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Part of what I was trying to say is that the movie Magical Mystery Tour wasn’t very good, while the other movies were all excellent. The music is great, the movie, not so much.
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It happens when cashing in on popularity.
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Welcome Trent! So very cool you found your way to the concert!!
That he some groovy choice right there…
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Thanks for the welcome, Dale! I can never pick the normal ones 😉
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I realize you two know each other – but, Trent – Dale is the official Maître d’ for the musical events here.
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I could tell by the comments that she is very into it.
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When she is “running late”, some notice then ask about her whereabouts.
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lol, I’m sure there is no pressure on Dale 😉
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No doubt. She is not only a natural, but just started doing it at one of my blog musicals – and the rest is history.
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Why am I not surpriseed?
You’ll see, if you play regularly around these parts, that I’m kinda the Nosy Nellie. Frank is kind enough to call me his Maitre d’… has a nicer ring to it, eh?
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Nosy Nellie, Maitre d’, which ever, I’m sure you add spice to the conversation (I’ll go with Frank and say “Maitre d'”)
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Haha! Very kind of you 😉
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Trent,
Welcome first-time commenter. If I recall, I just saw you at Isadora’s. (She’s a good lady) As I told one reader, there are so many Beatles hits, we could easily do another act without duplicates. Nonetheless, I’ve enjoyed listening to all the songs.
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Yes, I followed Isadora over here (she is a good lady :)) but recognized most of the people who liked or commented on the post. There are tons of Beatles songs, and the amazing thing is that most of them are great. The second amazing thing is how far they vary, from Love Me Do to the ones I posted to Across the Universe – such a wide range over those 6 or 7 years.
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The range of Beatles songs is amazing. Amazing to think about the odds of those four getting together. … and to think that 3 of the 4 had many musical contributions after their time in the Fab Four. (That’s the next concert).
Isadora and I have some crossover. On her current post, The Lonely Author (Drew) is the only crossover – so thanks for coming over.
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I know most of the people from other places, though I think most of them I know do Friday Fictioneers weekly. Dale does for sure. And I follow Cindy Knoke because she is such a fantastic photographer…
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Oh my … You know Dale! She’s a good lady and a lot of fun. … and yes – Cindy is a fantabulous photographer.
I don’t do much fiction – only a handful of posts. John Howell, a regular here, is an author. When Carrie Rubin was an active blogger, she also frequented my little corner of the world.
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So many favourite Beatles songs in my piano repertoire, Frank. I’m a hopeless romantic, so “Eight Days A Week” is my choice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kle2xHhRHg4 I hope no one has already chosen it. 🙂
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Sylvia,
Thanks for the reminder. Not only a great song, but it’s also available!!!!
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Thank you. 👏🏻
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I haven’t seen this one mentioned, so I’m glad [even that late] to be adding one of my favorite songs “Because” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOt11pyktgI
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Marina,
Although one that many may not know, this is a wonderful song. Love the acapella twist!
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