REACTING TO THE BEATLES’ FIRST ALBUM: Please Please Me | PLUS *my Beatles journey/ how we got here*

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[@1967PONTIACGTO]

"There's A Place" is an amazing song that gets overlooked...it is deceptively simple, but crammed full of beautiful music.

[@Andyvan92110]

I have a special fondness for "There's a Place" and "Misery". I had never heard them until the "Rarities" album came out, which was not long before John's death. They were like these special hidden treasures that I suddenly found.

[@UnderScoredd]

I've always hated on there's a place, I don't really dislike most of the Beatles do, but that was one I never was into. Only until recently, I've got such an appreciation for it. I'm Johnny come lately

[@montauk6]

The mournful harmonica gets me every time.

[@methdxman]

Like a lot of Beatles songs... the bridge and the lead up to the bridge is absolutely fucking killer on There's A Place. I have to say that the recording/production of a lot of the earlier records are not that great. But if you had any talented artist cover "There's A Place" thoughtfully today it would be a hit.

[@YARROWS9]

One of John's finest. The three part harmony. Plus John's brilliant harmonica licks.

[@robertsaul234]

The "one, two, three, four" was a count in to a revolution.

[@mibeatleman6767]

The whole "Please Please Me" album was recorded in 12 hours. Mind-boggling, but that's The Beatles! ☝ 👍

[@patticrichton1135]

It's the closest we have to a live performance album!

[@jeotts]

Ten of the fourteen tracks were recorded in mere hours on 2/11/63 :)

[@andrewbowman4611]

I was about to correct you on the date when I realised you were using the American dating system. To my eyes, it looked like you were saying this album was recorded in November, many months after it had been released. The Beatles were capable of many things, but time travel wasn't one of them!

[@MagCynic]

"Ask Me Why" is severely underrated. I'm surprised more modern artists haven't covered it.

[@steelers6titles]

It's one of their best early originals; they performed it live in Germany (it was also their second B-side).

[@BigToeify]

I just want to give you a big hug for not only reviewing my favorite band ever but for bringing me so much joy with your passion and the way you connect with the music. Thank you Crystal.

[@CrystalShannon4]

Thank you for your big hug 🤗❤️ Sending one your way in return! This music is of my absolutely favorites and impossible not to connect!

[@charlesbecker6305]

Beatles.. No one looked like, sounded like or acted like the Beatles. They came at a special time and they were/are... SPECIAL!

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

They not only never did the same thing twice; they never did the same thing once.

[@gribwitch]

They were not only a product OF the times they helped SHAPE the times. Such was their influence not only on music, but on fashion, social trends and culture in general. The sixties was an era of revolutionary change and the Beatles were at the spearhead of it.

[@OzTwanger]

Paul's vocals on “I Saw Her Standing There” are amazing. I think he was also playing bass at the same time as I think it was essentially a live take with an overdub for the handclaps.

[@keithmills862]

Oz - The whole album was basically "live", and done in 10-12 hours...the whole album !

[@dekk640]

This is in reality their live set, more or less recorded as a live set, no double tracking absolutely brilliant. Thank you for letting share your journey through fab fourdom ( is that a word ) keep on doing what you do.

[@Beledal]

I believe that’s why John’s voice was so raspy in Twist And Shout. His voice was shredded by then.

[@CrystalShannon4]

They did such an impressive, wonderful job ! I have been in love with this album since the very first listen!

[@papercup2517]

@@Beledal Yep, all recorded in one day. Incredible to think of an album being dashed off in this manner, today. T&S was left to last, because John knew that with its heavy screaming content, it would be his last for the day. :-)

[@meyerhave]

Crystal Shannon RE.: "I SAW HER STANDING THERE" It actually is John - not Paul - who is singing the upper register falsetto note on "mine" as in "... when I held her hand in MINE - EEH -EEH". He likewise is the upper falsetto notes throughout "PLEASE PLEASE ME".

[@meyerhave]

@@CrystalShannon4 Crystal Shannon RE.: "I SAW HER STANDING THERE" It actually is John - not Paul - who is singing the upper register falsetto note on "mine" as in "... when I held her hand in MINE - EEH -EEH". He likewise is the upper falsetto notes throughout "PLEASE PLEASE ME".

[@pablovandyck]

After recording "Please, Please Me", George Martin told them: "You've just made your first #1 single" (& he was right).

[@gribwitch]

But the yanks took so long to catch on that the Beatles were the next big thing. Britain and Europe had caught "the bug" long before - all throughout 1963. Americans didn't "get it" until well into 1964.

[@docsavage8640]

@@gribwitch Nonsense, of course, because their label refused to release their records in America for a long time; it had nothing to do with "getting it." Facts are your friend.

[@gribwitch]

@@docsavage8640 Their record label knew that up till then British artists had tried to but had never "cracked" the American market, and were sceptical that this new band on the scene would do any better. Thus they ignored them. But....ever heard of imports ? The public could and did request records that weren't available locally, be obtained from overseas. In Britain and Europe this happened a lot. I'm pretty sure the same situation was occurring in reverse in America too at the time. It was through imported records that the American public would have become aware of the Beatles, and word of mouth would have built up a demand for more access to local releases there. The record label ( Capitol ) would thus have felt compelled by commercial necessity to respond to the mounting pressure being put on them. I suspect they came to realise, as Ed Sullivan did, that "these four exciting youngsters from Liverpool" were something fresh and different. That they spelled something potentially big ( and profitable ). Turns out they were right !

[@luizcaniza5201]

I guess he was referring to the single that he helped with the arrangements

[@benoitrenaud519]

Your enthousiasm is contagious, even for someone who has been listening to them for 50 years!

[@CrystalShannon4]

Thank you!! It’s absolutely difficult not to be enthusiastic of these musical giants!

[@michaeldezego340]

I was a month shy of 4 years old when the first Beatles album was released in the U.S. in March 1963. My brother is 10 years older than me so I was always listening to whatever he was listening to and I became a huge Beatles fan from 4 years old. I'm 62 now and still listen to them all the time. I really appreciate the way you assess and break down the albums and songs. This old guy learns quite a bit from you.

[@YN97WA]

Class of '77 in the house.

[@donw804]

Not to be argumentative but... the Beatles first album releases in the US were in January of 1964 with Introducing the Beatles and Meet the Beatles. Please Please Me was indeed released in March 1963 but not in the US. Of course, you were just shy of 5 at the time so your confusion is to be understood.

[@dggydddy59]

@@donw804 Also don't forget that Introducing The Beatles was released on VeeJay Records. I still have a very scratchy From Me To You 45 on VJ that my mom got me in 1964. I still remember asking her if I would be able to hear the song above all the screaming girls! Lol!

[@michaeldezego340]

@@donw804 You're not being argumentative, you corrected my mistake and I appreciate it. Yes I was quite young but I fell for their music from the start. I do remember my brother having the Vee Jay album, which I actually have now.

[@donw804]

@@michaeldezego340 Thanks for understanding my intent. You know how some people can be... they will jump down your throat over nothing. As for "falling for their music from the start", I would dare say that there wasn't a young person (baby boomer) alive in 1964 who did not feel the same way... myself included.

[@michaelzzzzzzzzzzzz]

To think that this is not there 1st, 2nd 3rd, 4th 5th or even 6th best album. What an album, with just great songs on. This band will never be beaten for what they did to music. No band has so many classics

[@djendick]

Incredible that you say “Do You Want to Know a Secret” is fairytale-like. John was inspired lyrically by “I’m Wishing” in Snow White.

[@CrystalShannon4]

It definitely has that older Disney cartoon vibe! John did a magnificent job portraying that then!

[@Talisman09]

Baby it's you is one of my Beatles favourites too. Their covers are so good!

[@scottski51]

Real, live hand clapping. A lost part of rock n' roll. Hearing it in any song made me think there were friends/family sitting nearby to help with the song!

[@clydekimsey7503]

Im glad you like their early material as well. Too many reviewers diss their pre rubber soul stuff. I love it all

[@ChrisJohnsonChannel]

Crystal we finally know why you suddenly started analyzing the Beatles on your channel..you’ve made so many people happy by showing your enthusiasm and appreciation for music most people in your age group has never heard.. I know all of us who are watching your channel are so glad your doing this.. ✌🏻you’ve built a community here and we are grateful for your insights..

[@whatthejim]

I love your Beatles videos and your analysis that you do with them! I hope you are doing well and are enjoying this month so far! You are such an amazing human being that deserves nothing but good things coming your way! PEACE AND LOVE CRYSTAL!!!😃👍☮️❤️

[@JustGeorgeRay]

Your analysis and technical critique is nothing short of amazing and so informative to us not so musically inclined people. I'm learning so much from you! Been a Beatles fan since I was 7 and love them even more than I did at that wee young age. Hope you keep on doing what you're doing!

[@wpl8275]

I was born the same year the Beatles had their first appearance on Ed Sullivan. I remember my grandmother had an album called Chipmunks Sing the Beatles Hits. It also came out in 1964. It was the first Beatles album I ever listened to.

[@dggydddy59]

I remember that album too! My cousins had it and we would laugh like crazy at it.

[@keymack2477]

Thank you, Crystal, for continuing your journey through the catalogue of the Fab Four!! I love your passion for the band and the music, combined with your obvious knowledge and app reaction of what they are doing musically and vocally! You explain things in ways that are meaningful and easy to grasp for those of us without a musical background! You are rapidly becoming one of my favourite channels on KZbin and I hope you will keep on going, even after you are finished with The Beatles!!

[@Toomaletoopaletoostale]

You are amazing 🙏❤️ thanks so much for all these vids. Your hard work is loved and appreciated.

[@FredGarnett]

Your Beatles reviews are currently my favourite thing on KZbin. Thanks for all your loving and the passion that comes out in your delightful, insightful reviews 😊

[@kurtlarson6678]

Thank you for sharing your insights on these great songs! I’m glad you appreciate, “Baby It’s You” and “A Taste of Honey,” songs that sometimes get overlooked. Thank you as well for sharing your Beatles journey, that was my favorite part of the video. It’s great when people share their own experiences with music and how they connect us. I look forward to your next video and also a future reaction to “All Things Must Pass” and other solo Beatle albums!

[@lukemeyer5778]

Man I’ve been waiting for this one, I love this album, and love your reactions. Keep on trucking ✌️

[@PeterBuwen]

Thank you for your patiences with us and for your great Beatles journey which is magical!

[@analogblues]

A major highlight of any week for me is seeing one of your Beatles reaction videos. Right now, I'm also going through a tough period. But I find my spirits are instantly lifted when I see your wonderful commentary and joyful spirit. Perhaps we can all heal a bit through the power of music and the brilliance of The Beatles? Thank you, Crystal, for putting these videos into the world. They're quite a positive force.

[@gribwitch]

Daniel, you should know by now what to do when you're feeling down or depressed - just put on a Beatles CD. It's a fast acting pick- me- up. Always works for me !

[@JRoss80]

Thanks for the great Beatles reactions! Keep being you. A beautiful soul.

[@SetInStoneNow]

Love your reactions and interpretations! The Beatles were only in their early/mid- twenties when they recorded these masterpieces. What a blast to see someone your age discover what a powerhouse this band is!! GREAT VIDEOS!!

[@Dutchie_Gijs]

It's great to see you back again Crystal! I hope you're doing better a little step at a time.

[@leoak1138]

I love The Beatles and I study English, so this is a perfect video for me. Thank you for the accurate interpretation. I look forward to Revolver's reacting video!!

[@fredneecher1746]

I bought this album soon after it came out because everything was Beatles back then all the time. Now nearly 60 years later here you are, still loving this music which is etched into my bones and explaining how good it is. This album, in a nutshell, is my adolescence. Thank you so much for bringing it back to life for me!

[@chrisschoedel7597]

We are rediscovering our love for the Beatles through you ! Your very insightful.Thank you 👍

[@fredyj122]

Hi Cristal. I really love your listenings. The One about Past Máster vol. 2 was very emotional and I really moved me. Keep in that with the Beatles. And don't forget all the releases!! Thank you!!

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Ask Me Why is one of the first written John songs (of those they recorded), written in the Spring of 1962. It contains two of their devices they use a lot in their early albums: 1. the stop (which you noted), and 2. the triple repeat: singing a word or phrase three times at the end of the song.

[@barryshepherd1533]

It is great to see you enjoying this body of work. Once you ‘get it’ it never goes away and (in my case) 35 years later all their songs will still bring you joy, you will still hear new things i you oh missed before, and you will be in a community that is caring and kind

[@carlmarley3017]

That was wonderful. Thank you Crystal x

[@JimMcNicholas]

Found you here, which led to me watching some of your acting, you are very talented! Who knew a beatles listen video would spawn a new fan! Thanks for this one!

[@barrymuller5131]

I like what you say about Twist and Shout and you really hit the nail on the head about the energy of the song. It always gets everyone’s vibe going and they are ready to dance or get out of their seat and groove to this. I can listen to this over and over until I’m tired.

[@Toomaletoopaletoostale]

I only started to appreciate “Baby it’s you” 20 years after I started listening to them as a young teenager. Recently I’ve listened to it countless times. The vocal sums up everything that was awesome about early era John singing, when he was like the leader and front man. “This boy” the chorus in that, is another example. It funny when you go back and listen to some of the early stuff, not the big hits like “She loves you” ect but 5 or 6 songs on every early album have such great melodies…and they don’t get enough love.

[@flockshock]

Hearing this album is falling in love with the Beatles all over again

[@bobair2]

Baby it's you!!! This may have been their first LP but man what a debut!!! Crystal thank you for bringing those Beatles back for another generation to enjoy as you know a great act when you hear one!

[@jnagarya519]

"A Taste of Honey" was a play, and then a film. The "Criterion Collection" released the film (blu-ray) last year. There are those who, because of songs like this, deny that "The Beatles" aren't rock. The reality is that they made music; they didn't do "genre". They didn't limit themselves.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

Reportedly, John Lennon playfully mocked this song calling it “A Waste Of Money”. LOL I think secretly John really liked this song and others that Paul liked to do, the ballads.

[@waynej2608]

@@Sweetish_Jeff_ Or, John may have well meant it, when he called it, 'A Waste of Money'. 😎

[@johnnyringo3254]

Your Beatles reaction videos are the best I've seen! I really like your blend of musical analysis with emotional response which gives cool, unique perspective that I can relate too - for example, we are probably the only people on this planet that consider Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite one of the strongest tracks on Sgt. Pepper lol. Your description of this song is spot on, just like my take on it. That's why I'd love to see your take on my other favorite bands - for example, I really recommend diving into another great 60's band The Kinks after you finish with The Beatles. I noticed that you like story-driven songs with poignant lyrics and Ray Davies, The Kinks leader, wrote a ton of songs like this. He's one of the best lyricist in rock music and his songs have very interesting chords changes and beautiful melodies (see Waterloo Sunset or Autumn Almanac). I'd love to see you react to Kinks album on your channel, especially their 60's output like Something Else, The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society and Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire). Kinks to this day remain a little bit under the radar and your videos might bring new fans of this cool band (including you haha).

[@davidmarsden9800]

For the Benefit of Mr Kite was inspired by an actual Victorian poster hanging in John's downstairs toilet at home. Pablo Fanque was a non white fair owner who is buried in Woodhouse Cemetery, now St George's Fields part of Leeds University Campus, West Yorkshire, UK.

[@gibiscus]

People aren't fans of Mr. Kite; wut, why not?

[@IzzyWizzy1982]

Thank you for sharing your stories at the end of the album review. I look forward to your next Beatles album review

[@leealtman]

What a pleasure to watch you as you review their work. Bravo young girl, you're musical education is enviable and may indeed lead you to make your own masterpiece one day ;)

[@randynmusic]

Thank you Crystal, you and your reviews are a gem!

[@andrewbowman4611]

When I first heard A Taste of Honey I wasn't a massive fan of it. I was a teenager and frankly didn't know any better. Three decades later, it's a highlight of the album for me. Well, the album's one great big highlight, but you know what I mean!

[@richardrobertson1886]

John hated it. He referred to it as “A Taste of Money.”

[@fewwiggle]

Something magical did happen today -- I got to see another wonderful video by you!!! :-)

[@calrowles9790]

You don't need to thank us. We need to thank you, for your time, knowledge, wisdom, and passion. This is the first video of yours I have watched and it won't be my last (subscribed).

[@YN97WA]

Given your ear and talent for music, I'm sure you'll appreciate the Beatles' growth and development over the years; that said, their early stuff was brilliant (fab). It brings me back to my childhood. Great to have you back young lady. 💚✌

[@berlinman5409]

Love the Beatles since the 60/70s when I was child and still love them - your reaction gives me a super nice look to their music I never thought about :) - so - thanks a lot - great !!

[@cbseE9212]

A taste of honey is my favourite song off the album. Paul sings "I will return" with such conviction, it's just unparalleled.

[@CrystalShannon4]

I LOVE A Taste of Honey! 🤍 I feel like it’s so underrated and under-appreciated! Let me know what you think of today’s new little clip: kzbin.infowK_2rMfowrs?feature=share

[@UnderhillKoufax]

Thank you for sharing your musical journey.

[@clevereduardosilva2346]

I finally subscribed. Don't know why I hadnt before. You make these reactions so much fun.

[@jwb932]

Great job, Crystal! Thanks for sharing your journey. This is actually one of my favorite albums. Not because it's "The Beatles, the greatest rock 'n roll band ever." They're not there yet. But because I just love listening to the oldies they perform here. Favorites include "Baby, It's You" and "There's a Place."

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

“Please Please Me” started out as a slow song reminiscent of Roy Orbison’s ballads, but George Martin suggested they speed up the tempo, put it in a higher key, and open with the harmonica and guitar. That really made the song a hit. One of many reasons why George Martin is the Fifth Beatle.

[@erikdolnack2737]

I couldn't agree more. Without George Martin, the Beatles would not have been as great as they were. Case in point: the songs the Beatles recorded without George Martin, such as "Baby You're a Rich Man" lack that lush, rich sparkle and magic that George Martin gave to their recordings. By contrast, Baby You're a Rich Man sounds kind of "cheap" and poorly recorded/engineered in comparison to the songs on Sgt. Pepper where George Martin did produce.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

@@erikdolnack2737 I actually like “Baby You’re A Rich Man”, but I see your point. Also, the Glyns Johns mixes on the original “Get Back” album pale in comparison to Martin’s.

[@Andyvan92110]

@@Sweetish_Jeff_ Are there Martin mixes of "Let It Be"? I thought there was only Johns and Spector versions.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

@@Andyvan92110 The single version of “Let It Be” was produced by George Martin.

[@BareBandSubscription]

@@erikdolnack2737 I largely agree with you, but “Baby, You’re a Rich Man” is great. I didn’t even know George Martin didn’t produce it.

[@musicaficionado2974]

So glad you got to their early stuff! Thanks!

[@LEFTFIELDMEDIALTD]

John’s voice in the middle 8 on “Baby it’s you” - the pain. Omg

[@babylonian.captivity]

And it's such good counterpoint to his little light Buddy Holly "wha-hoe" that precedes it.

[@robmarjenberg677]

Hi. I’ve watched a few of your videos and they’re really powerful. You too i think have something unique to offer the world. You're able to combine what seems like effortless spontaneous musical analysis with incredibly raw and honest emotional responses, all in real time while you’re listening. And you also seem to be able to creatively associate from a feeling suggested by the music to a concrete idea that it sparks in your mind ,that instantly resonates as feeling true to me. And then there’s moments when, for example, you hear The (future) Smiths buried in a passing phrase and after i listen again i think, yeah, i hear that too now. i doubt anyone on the planet has made that connection before. I don’t know what you'll end up doing with this amazing combination of skills, but i really hope something builds from here for you. Thanks for these videos.

[@kevinmonk8107]

You did a fantastic job as usual. Please keep it up ❤️

[@JackKirbyFan]

That was a great story about your dad and mom. You be strong Crystal. You're doing great.

[@CrystalShannon4]

Thank you ❤️ I am so grateful for that memory!

[@davidmacphee8348]

I like that you write songs and have a great voice. You are one of those incredible people that just pop up on the internet and change the world

[@terryohara5175]

Crystal , Love your critiques. You are obviously feeling it!. Thank you.

[@geoffmower8729]

Hi Crystal wow now your bringing up memories. In the 80s I was lucky enough to play the lead guitar George Harrison part in a Beatles tribute-cover band called The Beatmakers Show Band. It took us two years to study, pull apart the harmonies, cord progressions and lead riffs and bass lines. We bought the exact Rickenbacker , Hofner, and Gretch guitars, Vox amps and Ludwick drums the Beatles used. We watched and studied every live bit of footage we could find. We worked so hard to get the sound, look and even gestures down and put together a 45 min tribute show. Then finally after two years the show was ready to tour. We toured Australia New Zealand and Japan. One of my favourite memories was when the band played our first show in Adelaide South Australia in the festival theater to over 2.000 people. We had the light grey jackets with the black collars and matching grey pants and even pointy toed Beatle boots. To give it a 60s black and white look we only used white spot lights on each of us and the only light that we could see the audience with was bouncing off of us. We had sort of acclimatised ourselves to the people we could see in front of us. Then as George Harrison I moved next to the Paul Maccartney guy to share one microphone as they used to do in the day and suddenly there were all these camera flashes coming from up above us and we realised there were people sitting up in the high balcony seats as well. It was an amazing time in my life witch I will always fondly remember. Oh by the way you did an excellent job reacting to Please please me so nice seeing the wonderful music of the Beatles appreciated by the younger generation of musicians taking us old guys places lol. 👍🎸🎸🎻🥁

[@doreybain]

You did a wonderful job of picking out the nuances in the vocals and the arrangements. I listened to this album over and over again 58 years ago. When you mentioned the maracas In P.S. I Love You, I laughed. I remember thinking all those years ago, "those maracas fit so perfectly there; I wonder who decided to put those in." Thanks for the memory jog.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

Hey Crystal! I wanted to revisit this album because the 60th anniversary will be next month. It’s so primitive and innocent, but I love it. John had a heavy cold which you can hear in his vocals and I think Paul had a cold, too. Have you ever had a chance to listen to the mono mix of this album? If not, let me know and I’ll hook you up. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🪲🪲🪲

[@CrystalShannon4]

That you for sharing with me that the anniversary is next month! It’s been a while since i’ve sat and visited this album so that will be fun to dedicate some time to listening to this one! 💙 I also didn’t know Lennon had a cold- he already was such a rockstar for soldiering on and definitely giving us a moment that has redefined and rerouted the history and direction of music permanently! I haven’t heard the moon version but I actually have access to it so maybe that’s how i’ll celebrate next month! 💙 thank you Jeff

[@bobmessier5215]

I know "A Taste of Honey" is a cover with a medieval feel, but I love this tune. Probably my favorite off this album.

[@luizcaniza5201]

Don't Ask Me why, I'm always thinking of you, uh-uh-uh. You know what: these guys are still making history, and now, though your videos. I like the way you speak and give your point of you! It's moving and loving!

[@ballhawk387]

Your enthusiasm and appreciation for the music is contagious, as many have posted. A bit about the sings: The songs the Beatles did not write were mostly written by composers who composed many classic tunes. Upon hearing the Beatles for the first time just months earlier, producer George Martin thought they had no future as songwriters, and he'd have to find material for them. But he later said the songs needed a bit of shaping, and they very quickly evolved as tunesmiths. And Martin definitely wanted to experiment and was quite the innovator in his own right. Martin and the Beatles were a perfect match. It turned out to be quite a stroke of luck so many other record labels turned them down.

[@youngbloodk]

That count in on I Saw Her Standing There is such great intro to world of The Beatles. Album 1, track 1. I have a playlist of all of the Beatles tracks from all of the albums in order of recording. I Saw Her Standing There is the beginning of 220ish tracks of musical bliss.

[@thomastimlin1724]

I remember my [late] brother and I harmonizing on Misery, and There's a Place cracking up and couldn't get through it laughing so hard. part of the laughter we knew we sounded damn good. I still have it on tape, from 1975. Chains was written by the famous Carol King, and her then husband Gerry Goffin. Please Please Me Note Ringo's drumming switches styles or beats between the verses and the bridge, plus the fills are really cool. Lennon's emotional vocals on Baby it's You is stellar. Written by Burt Bacharach, Mack David and Luther Dixon. Taste of Honey - vocals, and the style change between the waltz verses and the bridge's 4/4 shuffle. not many bands wild tackle that yet for the Beatles it was already second nature. There's a Place, if you slow it down and make it a ballad, it is so beautiful. Try it. the speed they play it [like the Indy 500] is what makes it a lesser song. My brother and I cracked up on "Don't you know that it's so" line.

[@fokkelman64231]

I really enjoy your videos!

[@NoAntidoteMusic]

Excellent ! Thank you for that ...

[@markcollins730]

Always a delight!

[@marcusthompson5390]

Great video as always Chrystal. Always look forward to these. John Lennon’s vocals on this entire album was amazing

[@MitchelGant]

I love all your Beatles reactions Crystal. 'Baby it's you' is my fav too. You should check out their version from the 'Live at the BBC' album. It's one of John's greatest vocals. Can't wait for your 'With the Beatles' reaction.

[@stevendouglas3860]

Lovely 💐 Great analysing Crystal

[@kennethrocheldecamargo]

So good to see you well. 🙂

[@Kaleidoscopia]

Yay! You go Crystal!

[@ronkrupovich7152]

I love this album too---and, like you, my favourite is "Baby it's You."

[@patticrichton1135]

I LOVE "A TAST E of HONEY" TOO, and I aldo DO NOT understand the "hate" for it by some people. Watching you listening to it, as well as the rest of the album, is JUST HOW I listened to this album the first time I heard it back in January of 1964 when I was 3 months short of turning 17''....sitting on the floor, leaning against my bed and just listening and some times crying, over and over and again.

[@zoobee]

listening to the first album is amazing. not only because the songs are so good, so full of energy and harmonies and joy. but because we listen to them, they're great basic rock and roll pop songs of their time. and we realise that within a few years, these same boys, had recorded Sgt Peppers. Its like they went from learning how to walk, to flying to the moon and Mars in seven years. One of the greatest artistic explosions in history

[@marascusbomm]

Hey, you give a really perceptive, passionate & poetic review. You have quite the facility with words & delivery. Well done :) Will check out more in future...

[@CrystalShannon4]

Wow, you are much too kind!!! I appreciate all your sweet words! Thank you for watching & welcome aboard friend :)

[@marascusbomm]

@@CrystalShannon4 Thanks for the free music appreciation class ;)

[@michael-pn9po]

Twist and Shout was the first Beatles record I bought when it first came out - my Beatles journey began there.

[@titusho2]

The Beatles are the dimensional Colorful musical extravaganza ever...& funny group of boys. They are so, so special... Beatlemania 2022!!

[@drusilla3882]

After I watched the movie - Yesterday - back in 2019, I listened to all the Beatles albums and I was amazed how few I skipped thru (maybe 5 or 6). Their vocals are so beautiful and varied, it's not like listening to one band. And whenever I just want to be in a better mood I go back and listen. Crystal, have you seen Yesterday?

[@patricktyner1410]

Love your Beatle album reviews! Oh and I really like A Taste of Honey as well - can't understand why some people hate it so much. Paul's vocal is great.

[@David44763]

I love the theme game! Bravo dad and RIP ❤️🌹🧚🏽‍♂️

[@allanbober8441]

I'm a new member of the Numero quarto squad and I wonder how many George songs ended up being a Numero quarto selection of each of their albums and I just wanted to express my sorrow for your loss you are absolutely delightful 🙂

[@sergiocardenas3300]

Mi padre, se enamoro de estos cuatro tipos de Liverpool con ese disco!! Yo también, Por cierto! Gracias.

[@IanDikhtiar]

I can't express how much you would LOVE Elvis Presle'ys discography. Especially early pre-army work, and 70-73 years. When you are done with Beatles - I highly suggest you to listen to the first 3 Elvis albums. Every song is top musical craftmanship full of surprises. There is a great compilation album - "Elvis 2nd To None" which is full of great tracks that are not over-used by radio and advertisements. You will love it.

[@davidmacphee8348]

You are so .. so ..something you make my nose twitch as if you are not real but then magically you fall into my arms and you feel so warm

[@steelers6titles]

The album also included the group's first two single B-sides--"P. S. I Love You" and "Ask Me Why". The latter was performed at the Star Club in Hamburg in December, 1962, the group's farewell to German nightclubs (they had a recording contract, and a first single out). Fellow performer Ted "Kingsize" Taylor had a tape recorder running. Important in that it shows the group at the end of its first phase, ready to be shaped into what was to come. "Ask Me Why" bears a strong resemblance to "Besame Mucho", which the group did in their live act.

[@An_Cat_Dubh]

Thanks for the reaction, CS. The early Beatles are always high energy fun. After the success of their first two singles, the record company demanded an album as followup, so the Beatles essentially recorded their typical stage set - which of course they new quite well - so no additional rehearsals were needed for those songs. In the early 1960s, all Pop artist recordings were "live in the studio", with minimal overdubs. It was important to be well rehearsed and ready to go or the record companies wouldn't waste studio time on the band.

[@stormhawk3319]

Never an album before this with a band writing a good chunk of the tracks themselves and all four members singing.

[@marrkhicks]

Wow, you’re fabulous. Great critiques

[@robbielux8353]

Crystal…you and I are 2 for 3 on this album..lol I absolutely love your channel and your Beatles reactions. I believe if there’s any significance The Beatles may have on you other than their music is that they will always remind you of your final everlasting recent times you had with your loving father……Keep exploring music and expanding your musical knowledge because you are a very talented individual whether it be playing and writing music or analyzing it…..The Beatles are hailed as the greatest of all time and rightfully so for many many many reasons but if there’s one thing they could give each of us individually…just that one extra thing……they become something even more special, perhaps personal. If there’s one band or artist that can do that, I guarantee you it’s those four lads from Liverpool.

[@VG-iq8xq]

Maybe you’ve seen the video of Paul flying into NYC to play at Shea Stadium with Billy Joel. It’s incredible! Also, I’m sure you’re hyped for the Get Back documentary coming out next week! The previews look amazing! Overall great job on your reactions! Great in depth commentary!