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Post by kds on Jun 4, 2019 12:59:38 GMT
The Beatles themselves missed out on the cash cow of legacy acts touring classic albums, didn’t they? Right now they could’ve been firmly in year 3 of the 50th anniversary Pepper tour. (Plus it would’ve been priceless to see Lennon disciples explain John’s cash grab.) As for this “all-star” band doing White, I’m sure it’ll be kinda cool. But I wouldn’t pay for it. I know he probably doesn't need to do theme tours, but I'm a little surprised McCartney never did a Pepper tour. He's performed most of the songs live over the years, even Day in the Life and Mr. Kite.
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Post by Sheriff John Stone on Jun 4, 2019 13:33:15 GMT
The Beatles themselves missed out on the cash cow of legacy acts touring classic albums, didn’t they? Right now they could’ve been firmly in year 3 of the 50th anniversary Pepper tour. (Plus it would’ve been priceless to see Lennon disciples explain John’s cash grab.) As for this “all-star” band doing White, I’m sure it’ll be kinda cool. But I wouldn’t pay for it. I know he probably doesn't need to do theme tours, but I'm a little surprised McCartney never did a Pepper tour. He's performed most of the songs live over the years, even Day in the Life and Mr. Kite. Why do you think that is? Maybe Paul feels that he has so many hits/songs from both The Beatles and his solo career that he doesn't want to sacrifice any in exchange for a Sgt. Pepper album cut. In reading some of Paul's interviews, I know he is very aware of pleasing his fans by trying to include as many hits as possible.
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Post by kds on Jun 4, 2019 13:34:37 GMT
I know he probably doesn't need to do theme tours, but I'm a little surprised McCartney never did a Pepper tour. He's performed most of the songs live over the years, even Day in the Life and Mr. Kite. Why do you think that is? Maybe Paul feels that he has so many hits/songs from both The Beatles and his solo career that he doesn't want to sacrifice any in exchange for a Sgt. Pepper album cut. In reading some of Paul's interviews, I know he is very aware of pleasing his fans by trying to include as many hits as possible. While that's true, Paul plays such long sets that a run though of Pepper wouldn't take up much time.
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Post by B.E. on Jun 4, 2019 15:07:01 GMT
Paul has always been adamant that The Beatles = John, Paul, George, and Ringo. Performing Paul-centric Beatles songs is one thing, but advertising and performing Beatles albums in full probably just feels like crossing the line (to him). It's not like he needs to in order to sell tickets (if so, then perhaps he'd rationalize it).
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Post by kds on Jun 4, 2019 15:11:06 GMT
Paul has always been adamant that The Beatles = John, Paul, George, and Ringo. Performing Paul-centric Beatles songs is one thing, but advertising and performing Beatles albums in full probably just feels like crossing the line (to him). It's not like he needs to in order to sell tickets (if so, then perhaps he'd rationalize it). I agree. I just think it would be a cool thing for the fans. Especially since he does include John and George songs in his sets as tributes.
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Post by B.E. on Jun 4, 2019 15:33:11 GMT
I agree. I just think it would be a cool thing for the fans. Especially since he does include John and George songs in his sets as tributes. It could be fun. Especially hearing Paul perform John and George songs that he's never done. I think a fun format would be one-off concerts. He could pick whatever anniversary he wanted to make it work (album release date, #1 chart date, song recording date, etc). It'll be a surprise to the audience. He'll have to record/film it for the rest of us to witness. He could make a series out of it. He better rehearse it adequately, though.
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Post by Kapitan on Jun 4, 2019 15:40:27 GMT
As a stand-alone special sort of thing, it would be fun to include Dhani and Sean. They both can sound so much like their dads.
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Post by kds on Jun 4, 2019 16:21:39 GMT
I agree. I just think it would be a cool thing for the fans. Especially since he does include John and George songs in his sets as tributes. It could be fun. Especially hearing Paul perform John and George songs that he's never done. I think a fun format would be one-off concerts. He could pick whatever anniversary he wanted to make it work (album release date, #1 chart date, song recording date, etc). It'll be a surprise to the audience. He'll have to record/film it for the rest of us to witness. He could make a series out of it. He better rehearse it adequately, though. I'm sure he would. Paul's got a really solid band.
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Post by B.E. on Jun 5, 2019 19:29:44 GMT
After 5 months of Dylan's Planet Waves monopolizing my car stereo, I decided to add Please Please Me and Mono Masters (Disk 2) to the lineup. This got me thinking about how much I love the bridge of "We Can Work It Out". As a whole, it's never been one of my (all-time) favorite Beatles songs, but the bridge lyrics, vocal harmony, and shift to 3/4 time really elevate the song from good to great (IMO). I really can't adequately describe how much I love that bridge. It keeps me returning to the song, despite it not necessarily being one of my favorites. And I never tire of singing along. Anyway, what really makes it for me is the time shift, which was George's idea. What a nice touch! It got me thinking...what are some of your favorite George contributions to other members' songs? It could be anything.
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Post by kds on Jun 5, 2019 19:33:59 GMT
After 5 months of Dylan's Planet Waves monopolizing my car stereo, I decided to add Please Please Me and Mono Masters (Disk 2) to the lineup. This got me thinking about how much I love the bridge of "We Can Work It Out". As a whole, it's never been one of my (all-time) favorite Beatles songs, but the bridge lyrics, vocal harmony, and shift to 3/4 time really elevate the song from good to great (IMO). I really can't adequately describe how much I love that bridge. It keeps me returning to the song, despite it not necessarily being one of my favorites. And I never tire of singing along. Anyway, what really makes it for me is the time shift, which was George's idea. What a nice touch! It got me thinking... what are some of your favorite George contributions to other members' songs? It could be anything. First thing that popped into my head was the guitar solo on "Let It Be" - both the more raw album version and more polished single version. Also, the "Badge" riff that George plays at the end of "You Never Give Me Your Money" and "Carry That Weight" on Abbey Road.
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Post by B.E. on Jun 5, 2019 19:57:08 GMT
Not to steer away from Beatles songs, but I've got to mention George's guitar work on Lennon's "Oh My Love". Irreplaceable and essential to the song. Perfection.
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Post by kds on Jun 6, 2019 12:43:39 GMT
Not to steer away from Beatles songs, but I've got to mention George's guitar work on Lennon's "Oh My Love". Irreplaceable and essential to the song. Perfection. Same goes for How Do You Sleep.
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Post by Sheriff John Stone on Jun 6, 2019 12:50:47 GMT
George basically wrote - for Ringo - my favorite Beatles' solo song, "It Don't Come Easy".
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Post by B.E. on Jun 6, 2019 13:23:55 GMT
George's vocal harmony in "She Loves You" is incredibly memorable - that 6th note (E) he sings on the final "Yeah" over the G chord. It serves as an exclamation point on what is already one of the most exciting records of all-time.
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Post by Kapitan on Jun 6, 2019 13:44:16 GMT
That is such an iconic note that, when I was formally studying music theory in college, it was the example used to demonstrate an “add 6” chord.
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