Drummer reacts to "We Can Work It Out" / "Day Tripper" by The Beatles

[@RadCenter]

The Beatles weren't just a band; they were a cultural phenomenon. Besides the world of music, they influenced fashion, hairstyles, recording technology, politics, and religion, among other things. Their musical talent is what earned them a place on the world stage, but it was their camaraderie, humility, and cheeky sense of humor that kept them there for so long until they had to retreat from sheer exhaustion. Thanks goodness we have these recordings that were able to capture a small fraction of that lightning in a bottle.

[@buddyneher9359]

Yes! Well put. I feel so incredibly lucky to have lived through it all in realtime.

[@denisepoole5838]

I'm 72 and can still sing every word!! Thanks for Beatles Sunday!!

[@gonzalofuster6491]

I am 73. These songs still make me happy!

[@dwhite849]

75 today still remember all of their music note for note

[@TangoEliott]

Same age

[@MsAppassionata]

Me too! I will ALWAYS love them.

[@chrisjenkins6120]

I’m 71 and there isn’t one single Beatles song I can’t sing along with.

[@christopherellis6099]

So glad you are giving Ringo his props...there's no other drummer who could have replaced him.

[@sg-yq8pm]

There were hundreds of drummers good enough to have replaced him.

[@MsAppassionata]

@@sg-yq8pm Are you so sure about that? I mean, I’m sure that there were plenty of really good drummers around, however, that does not mean that they would have been a good fit, either musically or in terms of personality, for The Beatles. Ringo fit on both counts.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

@@sg-yq8pm There's "good enough" and there's "fit." Can't think of any other drummer in the 1960s who would have fit into the Beatles the way Ringo did. It's not about flashiness or ranking on some imaginary chart. It's about fit-for-purpose.

[@TheGreatGig73]

@@sg-yq8pm No. There are hundreds of drummers that would have never thought of the right riffs for the Beatles. That is coming from some of the best drummers in the rock world.

[@TerryKrysinski]

@@TheGreatGig73 It has to be realized that Ringo invented his parts in almost all their songs. It was always 'just right' for the song. The other guys rarely guided him. To come up with what he did was genius...period. His approach to the song is what was so unique. And- for these guys to be in agreeance with his parts is all-telling. T

[@genegarrett3372]

If you lived through all this you realize its importance and saw its influence with every new band that came along.

[@paulehney4581]

Their music was constantly evolving, but it was never linear.

[@carolynschmidt5467]

They were also gorgeous.

[@lindasalvaterra1304]

Always loved those two songs!!! They sound as good today as when they came out in 65!

[@davidfeltz8697]

The beatles were so stupidly talented, they still blow my mind. That Day Tripper riff is so fire!

[@katearmiger8535]

To me , music changed from Frank Sinatra and Pat Boone singers to the Beatles, the impact was immediate and totally different . An absolute revolution. Loved them since 1962. ❤ Love your reactions.

[@highline64]

1965 this was when The Beatles were still happy to be around each other

[@markallen2984]

One writer called the career of The Beatles and the public's adoration of them "the greatest romance of the 20th century". Which I very much came to agree with because they were so broadly loved and admired and remained so positive and gave so much to popular culture that their impact is essentially immeasurable and continues to this day.

[@Coquinagirl]

Immeasurable…. Yes! That’s the word!

[@UncleQue]

I read a description of them a few years ago that described them this way. “they were among the few artists of any discipline that were simultaneously the best at what they did and the most popular at what they did.” That really is a rare thing. They didn’t skate by just taking in the fame and fortune. They kept trying to better themselves and break new ground.

[@jasonralph4286]

Day Tripper! Mind blown! When this song hit my world was changed

[@AlBarzUK]

“An impact crater the size of Britain” Great description.

[@Coquinagirl]

Or the earth or beyond

[@EricBlackmer]

Every Beatles album was something new and different.

[@lauraallen55]

Yes, it was! They evolved, rather than suddenly doing something completely different.

[@arizrich]

There can be only one. The Beatles are the one.

[@rodneygriffin7666]

Less than 8 years. 4 incredible musicians. Great Songwriters. Amazing! ✌️❤️🍏

[@THOMMGB]

And all that wonderful music was made while the Beatles were in their 20’s.

[@KennyRansom-l5k]

A for the kids Beatles song recommendation , I've noticed they all tend to love "Here Comes the Sun" . It's such a happy & hopeful song & they pick up on that 🙂

[@randsimon1313]

Another George Harrison song. He wrote some of their most beautiful ballads. "Something" is another, which Frank Sinatra called the most beautiful love song ever written. His "All Things Must Pass" album is easily the best solo album out of all of them after they broke up. It's a double, because Paul and John wouldn't allow him more than one or two songs on any album, so he had a backlog of great songs.

[@FavoriteMovieDate]

Absolute joy. Every single time. Beatles Forever!

[@AirDOGGe]

Loved it. Mind blowing how these guys just seemed to come out of nowhere in the mid 1960s with so many great hit songs. It amazes me to hear people today say "Who are the Beatles?" Are you kidding me? ;-) Rock on L33.

[@georgegonzalez1996]

I agree with you that Rubber Soul was definitely a turning point. That is my favorite album by them.

[@randsimon1313]

Yes, their songwriting skills matured as they got into their early-mid twenties, and Rubber Soul and Revolver were transformative, as they were the ones that started the true musical revolution of looking inward introspectively as well as the standard pop that made them famous. That's when the culture change began, with them as the trailblazers. I also think weed played a major role in their songwriting and outlook, especially going into their psychedelic phase with Sgt. Pepper, Yellow Submarine, and Magical Mystery Tour. The drug influence was pretty evident!

[@umpdaddy1]

Every 15 year old kid with a guitar learned the riff from Day Tripper. The Beatles seemed to have two to five Top 40 hits on the chart at the same time for years.

[@bryter00]

It’s just so effortless. Perfect pop song. after perfect pop song, after perfect pop song.

[@johndavids4780]

I was there. I was 13 in 1963. People seem to look at the early music 63-66 like it was lesser. But it was all revolutionary at the time. The 60s were a real groove musically. But those 63-66 songs were the most important for them. Without the popularity and commercial success then none of the freedom to go forward would have happened. Do you think Tomorrow Never Knows would have been allowed by the producers without the power the Beatles have garnered as a result of the early albums? I watched it all happen in real time and they inspired my musical career. I learned to drum in my room playing every day for hours along with Ringo and it developed into a very fruitful career for 40 years..

[@michaelzzzzzzzzzzzz]

Ringo has such a good feel

[@MrKeychange]

John wrote Day Tripper in 15 minutes during a studio break. 👍 I LOVE that song.

[@lauraallen55]

Glad to see that you added day tripper! That’s A favorite. 🤩 Thanks Scott and Lee 😊

[@36karpatoruski]

The better of the two great songs, imo.

[@lauraallen55]

@@36karpatoruski To me too!

[@thedogwoods5716]

When I was a kid I loved day tripper. That riff is pure ear candy

[@lauraallen55]

@@thedogwoods5716 It really is!

[@scottyhotty1003]

Another Lee/Scott collaboration...lookout Lennon/McCartney...lol 😅🎉🎶❤

[@mattleppard1970]

Must have missed this on Patreon. As with all Beatles, seeing your first listens is priceless. As you now know, every single song is a masterpiece in some way. Often many ways. Rubber Soul is amazing - the song “In My Life” was played on a real piano as I walked my wife down the aisle ❤ It’s one of very few songs we both like 😂

[@Friedtoenails]

John’s smirking kills me every time

[@ElizabethDurham-sy7wm]

You are absolutely right - 1965 is when they turned the corner. I was in college and "Rubber Soul" hit the dorm like an absolute bomb. Everybody knew right away - this was brand new.

[@mikeb3365]

I was in 4th grade when the Beatle Tsunami hit America. The Beatles sent a shock wave that traveled world-wide. I remember everyone on our school bus sining No Where Man and others, but I still remember that day. I wish I had been a tad older to fully convey how big they were and their influence on music, fashion, setting off the British invasion, and on culture. Not even the Star Wars movies shock wave back in thier day could cmpare.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

The question: What other rock band caused more people to take up instruments and try to put together a band? The Beatles stand alone at that level of influence. We had rock music in the 1970s because of the Beatles.

[@mikeb3365]

@@sourisvoleur4854 agree!

[@dubsnapper4787]

Ringo was like a master tailor, his drum arrangements were made to measure for every tune, not ostentatious or Paris catwalk creations just crafted to last.

[@Zamboni-d7f]

THE feel good story of the 20th century.......THE BEATLES!

[@antoniolehyt9847]

I admire your reactions friend. I'm from a very far country called Chile, but here The Beatles made the great from 1964 up now and forever. These two songs are two of my favorite. "We Can Work It Out" to me is one of the so-called most "Beatles skills" work. It was composed by three of them. Paul wrote the main part, John made the center part and George proposed the change between them.

[@shemanic1]

"Life is very short & there's no time for fussing & fighting my friend." those words are so important & have a place on my music caravan. Along with lyrics & portraits of other musicians that have inspired me over the years.

[@BringItMAGA]

65 I was 7. Sis was 13. We had a record player in the garage. All the neighborhood kids came down to dance to the latest Beatles. Ah, the 60s! Sis was wild for Paul.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

I remember blasting Day Tripper on my transistor radio; great song!

[@1967PONTIACGTO]

The Beatles were on an incredible roll at the end of 1965... imagine making Rubber Soul and having these two songs left over

[@marcosc11000]

The impact that they made not only was in music and culture, it was a big social worldwide change like never before in history, and believe me, I m not exaggerating Thank you!

[@joannparker1977]

The beginning of their real greatness. Man, I was only in Kindergarten when this came out. So just like you, I learned of it later. 😉

[@marvelmite1]

I've always loved how cheeky john is in the we can work it out clip

[@dwhite849]

Ringo is one of the most underrated drummer ever. Not flashy - his fills are unbelievable

[@curtreimer2150]

That single stroke tom roll that kicks off the verse brings incredible energy. It's like the liftoff of a rocket! One of the best intros ever.

[@xlerb_again_to_music7908]

...think the girl dancers at start of Day Tripper were Pans People, the "Top of the Pops" resident dance group

[@itsobvious2]

I remember listening to these songs back in the 60s. When released it was just the latest of Beatles innovation that was far ahead of everybody else.

[@rubbersole79]

There was a time ('64?) when the Beatles held 5 of the top 10 on the billboard charts with 3 at number one. Incredible.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Love those two songs so much. And every song on that album is totally a gem.

[@larryh.5229]

Paul"s bass playing is very underrated... He is fantastic.... Listen to him.

[@edgarsnake2857]

Killer song after killer song. Loved your reaction to these classics by the greatest band of all.

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you Edgar! I appreciate that! It is an honor to listen to this amazing band

[@raymondregis6219]

Day Tripper was probably the 1st Beatles song I learned to play.

[@steveschaff4620]

Two more #1 Hits! All in a DAYS WORK for the Fab-4!

[@franksullivan1873]

First 45 that I bought.

[@Lwize]

Iconic riff on Day Tripper.

[@procopiusaugustus6231]

I remember when these came out. Both stayed on the charts forever.

[@reinacarbetta388]

Sheila E. credits Ringo’s drumming on ‘Day Tripper’ as what inspired her to become a drummer! The media thought it was about prostitutes but it’s about drugs lol. My Dad used to play ‘We Can Work It Out’ for me on guitar when I was a kid, and I would sing harmony with him. I’m so glad my parents were Beatles fans and shared them with me. I’m happy to hear you’re doing the same with your kids 🫶🏽

[@John_Chu]

It's not about drugs. Daytripping was and still is an activity that working class Brits would do on weekends or the rare day off from work. These were bus trips to local sites of interest in history or culture. The jaunt would take most of a day. Magical Mystery Tour, the TV special they produced for the holiday season in 1967, was a film treatment of the same theme.

[@reinacarbetta388]

@@John_Chu The Beatles said it was. Their quotes about it are on The Beatles Bible (it won’t let me link but check it out for yourself.)

[@sourisvoleur4854]

What other rock band caused more people to take up instruments and try to put together a band? The Beatles stand alone at that level of influence. We had rock music in the 1970s because of the Beatles.

[@Kieop]

It is clearly about sexual frustration. Don't get hung up on single "code" words like tripper. "Day tripper" is a play on bus trips, which is reinforced with the reference to Sunday driving, but is also not what the song is about. Driving is also a euphemism for sex as seen in Drive My Car and Rihanna's Shut Up and Drive. The meaning of a song is determined by its whole. It is also clearly not about prostitution, since people who are paid to have sex won't take you half the way there.

[@reinacarbetta388]

@@John_Chu The song was a knowing reference to the burgeoning drugs-based counterculture of the mid-1960s. ‘Day tripper’ was a slang term for someone who failed to fully embrace the hippy lifestyle. “ ‘Day Tripper’ was [written] under complete pressure, based on an old folk song I wrote about a month previous. It was very hard going, that, and it sounds it. It wasn’t a serious message song. It was a drug song. In a way, it was a day tripper - I just liked the word.” -John Lennon Anthology “That’s mine. Including the lick, the guitar break and the whole bit. It’s just a rock ‘n’ roll song. Day trippers are people who go on a day trip, right? Usually on a ferryboat or something. But it was kind of - you know, you’re just a weekend hippie. Get it?” -John Lennon, 1980

[@genegarrett3372]

notice how john can always make Paul laugh. In the original filmed video, they had a funny picture of a man sticking out his tongue on John's organ like it was a piece of sheet music.

[@AlBarzUK]

*harmonium*

[@experi-mentalproductions5358]

"his tongue on John's organ" - unfortunate phrase...

[@valeriyav2149]

i think they had like 4 takes and john made paul laugh every time 😂

[@TimothyMurray-rc7tt]

I grew up with the Beatles and I played their music for my son and took him to see McCartney and then I played their music to my granddaughter while she was very young and I’ve taken her to see McCartney. The best thing about the Beatles music is when you go to see Paul McCartney‘s concert you see people going in the door with walkers and young kids at the same time and they’re all mouthing the words of the songs!

[@fineasfogg1461]

Ringo. His smile. Just look at him. I loved him so much. When I'm saying good morning to all my kitties I always say good morning to Ringo. ❤

[@chitownlee]

I always loved when they changes time registers and John and Paul harmonies.

[@binxbolling]

Top selling musicians of all time.

[@stlmopoet]

Beatles forever!

[@aron9368]

There were always a good competition by John and Paul like a competition among siblings 😊 thats how their music developed and made The Beatles to the greatest band ever.

[@TwiggyKeely]

My favorite Beatles song!!!❤

[@cindyp1033]

They were so silly but so lovable to us teenage girls 😅 John was my favorite back then. I came to appreciate Paul (and the others) as well and loved Paul in the Wings era. We loved the movies they were in and lived to see them on Ed Sullivan on Sunday night at 8pm❤

[@warrenhughes911]

Great reaction again bro.. P.s..React to more BOB DYLAN.. P.p.s. my boy, BOB, turned the BEATLES onto WEED..!!! true story..

[@Hernal03]

Hi guys! Lee mentioned the _Micro-Eras_ and musical phases that the Beatles went through in their career. Well, they actually went through 4 distinct phases and showed signs of progress in each one by delving into different types of music. Roughly, those phases were broken into groups of 3 albums each (along with the associated singles often not included on the albums). Every 3rd album or so they would move on to something totally new, but within those phases there was definitely progression within each individual album. It's amazing that their entire legacy was cemented in just 7 short years. The phases are roughly as follows (albums listed in recording order, not release date order): ( 1 ) --- The Mop Top / Teen idol phase: Albums: _Please, Please Me (1963);_ _With the Beatles (1963);_ _A Hard Day's Night (1964)_ ( 2 ) --- The Folk Rock / Country Rock phase: Albums: _Beatles For Sale (1964);_ _Help! (1965);_ _Rubber Soul (1965)_ ( 3 ) --- The Psychedelic Rock Phase: Albums: _Revolver (1966);_ _Sgt. Peppers ... (1967);_ _Magical Mystery Tour (1967)_ ( 4 ) --- The Professional /eclectic phase: Albums: _The White Album (1968);_ _Let It Be (1969);_ _Abbey Road (1969)_ NOTE: All of the singles they released that were not included on their official albums can be found in the 2 disc compilation collection called _Beatles Past Masters I_ and _Beatles Past Masters II_ --- most of their well known hits and popular songs can be found on these 2 albums (though in my opinion, their album tracks were equally as great, just not as well known). A few other tunes not released as singles or on the above albums appear on the _Yellow Submarine_ soundtrack album. That being said, I would also like to add that we should not forget about their wonderful producer _George Martin_ who also contributed much to the Beatles music --- including the playing of Piano and Harpsichord on a variety of tracks --- truly the 5th Beatle. Hope this helps a bit in defining the different stages in their musical progress.

[@lauraallen55]

I agree and have always felt that Help! was more of a turning point than was Rubber Soul. It's not like there was sharp left turn anywhere though. Lee NEEDS to hear some of the middle period songs.

[@brigidsingleton1596]

I love the way they incorporate British / English slang* and colloquialisms* which outsiders don't always recognise... (*usually rude ones too !! Especially the "she's a big teaser, she took me half the way there..." That ",big" is in place of a different five-lettered word starting with a 'p' and almost rhymes with 'pick' !!) 🤭🤫 (Yes, as reminded, I can say, "she's a 'prick teaser', she took me half the way there!")

[@lauraallen55]

You mean 'prick' lol! You can say it. :D

[@brigidsingleton1596]

@@lauraallen55 Indeed ... Sorry, I guess I was just being old !!

[@lauraallen55]

@@brigidsingleton1596 Hah ha! no worries. :)

[@johnpbh]

Exactly Lee.... The Beatles are personal to everyone... and you get 50 Beatles fans in a room and you will get 50 different thoughts... I guess the point is, for us who grew up with them from the first single in 1962 they did change slowly... BUT, I get what you say about YOU seeing the change from Please Please Me to Sgt Pepper from this point of view in time. As for the trippy bit in We Can Work It Out..... Time Signature changes, you want that, we can do that... 4/4, 3/4,. 4/4,. 3/4, 4/4. Keep on Rocking young sir.

[@lauraallen55]

The thing is, it's probably harder for Lee to see when their music 'turned' if it took any kind of sudden turn at all (I don't think it did) because he hasn't heard anything from Beatles for Sale and only one song from Help!, so hard to say RS is any kind of turning point without having all the info. John wrote the middle part with the triplets, and George suggested the time change there. :)

[@johnpbh]

@@lauraallen55 And that's the thing isn;t it Laura... coming into it from this far in the furture is a marvel that he appreciates it for what it is at all. And Lee has all of us telling him the "best" way to do it... Lol... as for the middle bit... it's a waltz isn;t it.. and in their very early day its what they were doing playing dance halls which is where the bossa nova stuff and "Till there was you" comes from.

[@lauraallen55]

@@johnpbh I don't have opinions on how he should hear it other than I do prefer he hear the Beatles' original versions of songs before he hears covers, but that's not even a strong preference. There are a lot of people who don't like for reactors to hear outtakes or alternate versions by the Beatles, and only want him to hear studio versions, or don't like if he has a video with any of the songs. It kinda blows my mind, honestly. I didn't hear the Beatles music in order of when they did it because I came along much later, too, but I LOVE them and their music, as well as truly appreciate everything they were and did. Yes, German waltz time there in the middle part :)

[@johnpbh]

@@lauraallen55 No, I know you don't Laura.. I've seen enough comments on Patreon and here to know that.. And I am the same... he should get there in his own way.. but I love that he reads what we have to say too.. Chat soon have no doubt.

[@donlawson3330]

The singles from this period are both peak and predictive. Peak in the sense that they were the cream of the recording session and predictive in that they were released before the albums were and hinted at what was coming. They were still a cohesive, bonded group here, at the peak of their game before the drama and trauma just around the corner.

[@anironiccoolness]

Actually, they just about always did singles before the LP release, many cases of songs that were released first as singles before inclusion on an album, eg Can't Buy Me Love and Ticket To Ride, Help as well were all released first as singles.

[@anironiccoolness]

Only example I can think where they released a single just after an LP release is I Wanna Hold Your Hand/This Boy which was just after With The Beatles.

[@heartoftherose]

I bought a guitar just to learn this song, Day Tripper - I never gave it a thought before, but I HAD to. Hearing it the first time was like an electric shock.

[@thomasmcdonough6642]

G.O.A.T.

[@TheHandyman777]

Brilliant tambourine in both songs.

[@janicez2630]

LOVE these old Beatles reels. Thanks so much for the reaction!

[@kathyrizzi8754]

My favorite times for the Beatles!👍♥️🌹🕊️🕊️

[@Jonni1027]

While you were explaining playing the Beatles for your girls I just kept saying out loud “AAWWW” haha. You’re definitely a Good Dad for doing that Lee❤

[@iqbalhussain9526]

Beautiful memories listening for the 1st time in good old 1965

[@goonbelly5841]

The next great double A-side single: Paperback Writer/Rain, released May 30th, 1966, one of the most influential singles of the 60s.

[@hmrueggi6420]

What about Penny Lane/Strawberry Fields ?? 😊😊😊

[@goonbelly5841]

@@hmrueggi6420 I did say "next" not "next next".😁😁

[@hmrueggi6420]

​@@goonbelly5841... oh yes, you're right, my friend, regards 🎉🎉🎉

[@zetmoon]

Paperback writer/Rain was not a double A side single.

[@hansvandermeulen5515]

Rain was a B-side. Penny Lane/Strawberry Fields Forever was the next dohble A sided single.

[@GailEH]

Thank you Scott and Lee, great picks!

[@scottyhotty1003]

Lennon/McCartney Jagger/Richard's Lee/Scotty lol #collaberation😎💪💯🎶🔥♥️

[@flor9389]

I used to sing Golden Slumbers to my son when he was a baby. I think he still likes the Beatles. He stole all my LPs.

[@wendyryder2708]

At least you know your son has good taste! lol!

[@billbitterman9487]

Their music is so timeless! When they started to flex their songwriting "muscles" with songs like these they took a leap beyond the pop of the very early Beatles. When you hear Beatles "detractors" call them just a "boy band" you know that those people couldn't have possibly listened to the catalog enough.

[@edphs75]

I remember Paul saying in an interview, that the middle eight in where they go to the waltz bit where they say life is very short, was suggested by George. Also in the Anthology book, John originally wrote “she’s a prick teaser” while writing Day Tripper, but knew that wouldn’t fly, so he changed it to “big teaser.” LOL

[@scottyhotty1003]

Lol😂

[@JB-Deadskins]

Rubber Soul definitely was a turning point

[@DianeGardner-i8d]

Always love them

[@dougking4377]

This was in the 60's, then they experimented with orchestration on top of their genius. Loved the guitar intro on Day Tripper.

[@alvillanueva2525]

The Beatles held the top 5 spots on the Billboard Top 100 in April 1964.

[@dougsusie2319]

Johns contribution on "We Can Work It Out" was the middle part with the "Life is very short" bit, brilliant! John's original lyric for "Day Tripper" had "She's a prick teaser, she took me half the way there". George Martin told him no, can't get that past the censor's so John had to change it to " Big teaser". Hilarious story and so John. 😂😂😂 Peace ❤

[@lauraallen55]

That's not the story I read. What I read was that they were never serious about putting it in, but it was just part of what they always did while writing songs - kidding around, or 'nudge nudge wink wink' as Paul called it.

[@Antonia-t3p]

A litte smirk from Paul at ' she's a " big " teaser gives the double entendre away 😂

[@sourisvoleur4854]

WCWIO: The triplets at the end of the B section were George's idea. DT: "almost a Beach Boys kind of riff" -- then it would be almost a Chuck Berry kind of riff, given where Brian borrowed his early guitar parts from. Ringo: In the first years, 63/64, his "wash" technique on the high hat was kind of a trademark

[@fightman49]

What I always stood out to me in “We can work it out” was the instances of time signature change from the predominant 4/4 to the occasional 3/4.

[@BritIronRebel]

When Rolling Stone was a great music magazine, they did a poll of the most recognizable riffs. #1 was I Can't Get No Satisfaction by the Stones. #2 was Day Tripper by the Beatles. That bridge in We Can Work It Out is another hallmark of the Beatles.

[@cherrypickerguitars]

Rubber Soul and Revolver are my two “classic Beatle” records! Strangely, Abbey Rd is my most favourite - due to my age and interest in music at the time of its release! The Day Tripper bass line is my fav bass line to play! Peace

[@katznkittens]

Day Tripper is on the Beatles “1” album which means it had to have reached number one in either the UK, the US, or both.

[@20yearsagotoday1]

This was the first Double A single ever released in the world. Just one of the many things The Beatles invented and did first.

[@lauraallen55]

EMI said We can work it out was the A side, and then John said Ticket to Ride was, and that's how that happened lol!

[@junkersish]

I dont know when the actual so called ''change'' happened but I like their early stuff just as much and for me A Hard Day's Night is tops, that record has ATTITUDE aplenty

[@chrisjenkins6120]

Harrison played a Rickenbacker guitar most of the time. My dad was a professional drummer back in the late 1930’s through late 1940’s. He loved Ringo Star.

[@astonsfan]

I was around 6 years old or so when I saw The Beatles on the ED Sullivan Show. My mom asked me if I liked it and I said "Yes but I would never grow my hair that long". My hair was almost to my waist by the 80's.....LOL!!!! Rock on dude.

[@Coquinagirl]

Thank you, Scott! We Can Work It Out is fun to watch! It is nice to see them happy. Thank you for adding Day Tripper, Lee! Ringo’s smile is delightful. So enduring, their spirit remains unchanged.❤️ It’s wonderful to hear about your young Beatles fans 🙂

[@elisabethaxelsson4736]

Beatles was so difrent thier music spreed over so much and difrent stils, love them

[@russallert]

I find it a bit of a cliche to say that Rubber Soul was the turning point. If you listen closely to The Beatles' recordings from '62 to '65, you can hear their songwriting and style evolve. There are already a few songs in their early catalogue that have a deeper approach, eg. There's A Place on Please Please Me, which has been interpreted as John retreating into an inner "happy place" as a defense against the tragedies in his life. Once The Beatles met Dylan in '64 (and they'd already been listening to him), their songwriting definitely took a new turn, and you can hear that on certain songs on the albums Beatles For Sale (end of '64) and Help! (mid '65). Rubber Soul was an important milestone (I always jokingly call it The Beatles Unplugged), but it wasn't a sudden left turn from Love Me Do.

[@WendyDarling1974]

One of the best riffs the Beatles ever did. You always hear about Keith Richards' riffs but damn, this is awesome.

[@cojaysea]

Beatles in their prime , happy and smiling .

[@jstock2317]

early dancing/love songs are great for kids too. i grew up on the 1 album of their #1 hits.