Drummer reacts to "Yesterday" (Live) & "In My Life" by The Beatles

[@Andytheashton]

I wasn’t born when the Beatles were around and split. But when I got into them I loved this song immediately. As time goes by and I get older this song transforms through time because i think of people I’ve loved and lost. The greatest songs - we can apply them to our own experiences.

[@LeChaunce]

The "video" of "In My Life" is actually the opening montage of The Beatles Anthology documentary series.

[@tonight373]

Don't concern yourself with negative comments. Your engagement with The Beatles and the way you express what you feel not having been brought up with them is a breath of fresh air. Thank you.

[@jnagarya519]

I really like Lee's eclectic and unpredictable selections of 1960's stuff to play -- it is close to how radio sounded at the time. Having been there I sometimes correct errors -- which he has no problem with; he's a learner.

[@Bill_Jones.]

Ringo’s drumming on In My Life show why he’s the perfect drummer for the world’s greatest band.

[@L33Reacts]

I agree. That was the perfect pattern for that song. Just a little offbeat , just like life itself 🤩

[@Billp19733]

After John gave Paul the flowers, he said into the Mic “thanks Ringo”. Love that smartass!!!

[@L33Reacts]

😂😂😂

[@ricardodinapoli21]

And actually he kept the flowers and Paul the stems LOL!!!

[@Billp19733]

@@ricardodinapoli21 hahaha oh ya, I forgot

[@listall1970]

He actually said "Thank you Ringo, that was wonderful" :D

[@mickell241]

yesterday and in my life shows why the Beatles were and are still popular, the lyrics are so relatable to everybody

[@LeChaunce]

And timeless.

[@mickell241]

@@LeChaunce yes, the Beatles and their lyrics, music are timeless. the Beatles will be remembered forever

[@barbarjinx3802]

Over 6 years of recording each Beatle aged like they were 2 term Presidents. They lived a lot of lives in those short years.

[@edwardmeradith2419]

Great analogy!

[@fineasfogg1461]

To the person who requested these songs sets having a hard time. My husband died 12 yrs ago and I've lost several babies that I took care of for over a year in my nursing life. Mourning never goes away., as you know, but listening to a song or a memory brings things to the front row again. May not feel like it always but we are getting stronger everyday. It's just a very very slow process. I definitely hope that you feel some joy today and remember all the good times instead of the difficult ones. Our brain is weird what it wants us to think about sometimes. ❤As Ringo says Peace & Love to you my friend. Or sometimes John's words.. " I'll give you everything I have for a little peace of mind❤

[@AceAnnie1-7]

Wonderful words.

[@markmurphy558]

Two of my fave Beatles songs. Just beautiful and meaningful.

[@pestbsn]

Thank you. I know you're right. It's always hard losing someone you love. But you're not supposed to outlive your child. It will get easier.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

In My Life is being played at my funeral. It ends with Across the Universe.

[@p-dru2205]

First, Lee, definitely do not take the negative comments to heart - haters gotta hate, else I suspect they would explode. I personally am thrilled you have gone on this learning expedition with The Beatles. These are two great songs - amazing they were written by a 23-yr old (Paul) and a 25-yr old (John). And the piano - George Martin recorded it an octave lower and at half tempo, specifically so that when they sped it up to actual tempo during production it would sound like a harpsicord. The Beatles were constantly exploring different things when it came to recording. I mean, who would have imagined actually bringing an anvil into the recording studio and banging with a hammer to get that hammer clang-clang sound heard in "Maxwell's Silver Hammer"? Thoughts go out to you, patron Pat, and thank you to Lee, for these two songs today (which is the 59th anniversary of "Yesterday" being released as a single in the US).

[@L33Reacts]

I knew it was some sort of harpsichord or that was the sound they were going for. I was shocked when I saw it was just a piano lol thank you for saying all that though now it makes sense. I try not to let them get to me. Either I just take the bait because I’m a troll at heart or just ignore them lol

[@AlBarzUK]

@@L33Reacts George Martin came up with that while they’d all gone off for a lunch break, I believe.

[@markmurphy558]

She's Leaving Home is a perfect song in the same vein.

[@fineasfogg1461]

@@markmurphy558 that song brings me to tears, and I have to pass it not to be bummed out. Beautifully thought out lyrics, showing both sides of a tragedy that happens far too often still.

[@Moz1011]

In my life is a beautiful song.

[@d.j.starling3559]

That performance of Yesterday was the first time it was played in public. The face that's singing it was the star of my first teen idol crush. And the song went on to be the most covered song in all of music history!!! In My Life is one of the best of all The Beatles' songs, & it was part of my favorite Beatle LP, Rubber Soul.

[@LeChaunce]

Blackpool was before the Ed Sullivan performance? I thought the latter was first.

[@d.j.starling3559]

@@LeChaunce the performance of Yesterday in this video IS from The Ed Sullivan Show. And it was the 1st time the general public heard the song.

[@LeChaunce]

@@d.j.starling3559 No, this is from the Blackpool Night Out - look at the stage decoration.

[@Bazroshan]

Paul woke up one day with much of the tune of Yesterday in his head. He had to play it to others to make sure he had not heard it somewhere.

[@Linda-y9h]

In My Life makes me cry it's so beautiful. 😪💙

[@arlyon]

You're such a thoughtful guy. Great review. The Beatles! I'm now 61 and never get bored with their music.

[@JaniceChampion]

Played In my life at my husband's funeral. Always brings tears in my eyes when I hear this song

[@glenndespres5317]

You’re so right about the past that you were not a part of. But as you say, the Beatles can be a link; we can all appreciate the joy the Boys brought us.

[@Al-eb5tv]

You can be scared of, confused by, and lost in the past, but you can also learn from it. Two beautiful songs. Thanks for playing them.

[@HiddenSymmetry]

Remember they changed the whole landscape of music & it still resonates today..a Beatles fan since 1964 at 5 years old, I still love it all..

[@nancy9891]

Two masterpieces. The Beatles are so young in the first song. Paul wrote a beautiful song and sang it beautifully. And “In My Life” is one my favorites of all. Losing a child is one of the most painful experiences. May you find peace as time goes by.

[@patticrichton1135]

LEE, Paul had just turned 23 in this performance of Yesterday. George played the solo in "In My Life" on piano. but played it in a slower tempo, then when sped it up when recording the song, so that it sounds like a harpsichord. My sympathies to Pat during this very difficult time. It's horrible losing a child. My heart goes out to her, and hope she can find peace in the sweet memories of her daughter. LEE, I just love everything you say after each reaction, you express yourself so well, and are not afraid to say what you feel and speak of things that happened in YOUR life. You are very special, and are my favorite reactor here on You Tube. ROCK ON!

[@ShiverHinge]

Our brothers.

[@gillwaugh7212]

What a beautiful little film. Found myself tearing up a bit! So glad you’ve embraced the Beatles Lee. We’ll not be seeing their like again.

[@nancyjameson7545]

Sometimes when you’re watching the videos your face says it all. You get it! The music moves you . Joy, and amazement are reflected in your expressions. . It’s a blessing to see how you’ve embraced the band. Thank you for giving us Beatles people something we can also take joy in.

[@gazt8926]

Imagine writing these 2 songs at such young ages is mind blowing

[@LarryNeie-lj7zc]

In '65 I was 15 and didn't really connect so much with In My Life. As I grew older (73 now) this song is a mirror to my life, holding my old friends and family and "old lovers" so close ! Nice memories!

[@carolynschmidt5467]

They understood the power of the past even though they were so young. My husband and I have been married for 51 years and we help each other grieve for the ones we have lost and it is okay. Your sensitivity and insight are delightful.

[@dustylane2898]

A dear friend of mine passed away a few years ago and his wife asked if I could recommend a song for his memorial service. 'In my life' was my recommendation, and they played it during the service. It felt right and still does for wonderful memories of a great friend.

[@AceAnnie1-7]

These songs and all the Beatles songs are so familiar to me, that sometimes I have to remind myself just how good they are. Thanks for reminding me.

[@timr5490]

Such mature lyrics from someone so young.

[@buddyneher9359]

Yep, it landed on Fri. 13th. Really appreciate your thoughts about the time I grew up in. Thanks 👍

[@RegenaCox-yy1rl]

I love this song, I'n My Life by the Beatles.

[@runningsuperska]

In My Life is a proper tear-jerker. Amazing song from the lads.

[@RobertaSirgutz]

Love watching your face, whenever you listen to me Beatles. Pure affection and happiness. I feel the same kind of comfort hearing their music. Timeless. Pure reminiscence.

[@genegarrett3372]

Paul was 23 for this Yesterday concert In concerts after 2000, I've seen grown men crying like a baby at McCartney concerts. The piano was recorded at slow speed and speeded up later which made it sound like a harpsichord.

[@johnsilva9139]

Yes. George Martin playing the piano part extra slow then speeding up the tape to imitate a harpsichord is just one of the many genius things he came up with when producing Beatle songs.

[@d2d2d28]

Loved how you mentioned Devo to make a connection in your reaction!

[@thereunionparty]

Re your comment on the Beatles having to give up touring... Yes, you're right. They weren't being heard. It was a technical issue really, the amplification they were using just wasn't up to the job. If they could only have hung on for a year or two. By 1969 the Rolling Stones had cracked it amplification wise - and they've been touring ever since. As for your spat with the viewer who thinks you're a know all "johnny come lately" Beatles fan or whatever. Take it from me as a Beatles fan for 60+ years you don't give off know all vibes at all but what does come through is your love and admiration for the whole Beatles package, the music, the mystique etc.

[@jellyrollnorton]

"In My Life" is such a plaintive, beautiful, and sweet song. Very surprised by its #23 ranking in the Rolling Stone Top 500 of All Time, as it wasn’t one of their bigger hits and it isn’t well known today like dozens of their other songs.

[@lindazee]

It's amazing that, even after all these many years, I got to see a Beatles performance (Paul) and video (In My Life) for the very first time, that I had never come across before. Thanks, Lee!!! (And of course, Pat.)

[@thomastimlin1724]

the most covered [recorded ] song in history: Yesterday. Its entry in Guinness World Records states that, by January 1986, 1,600 cover versions had been made.The song was partially about his mother who had passed away from cancer when he was 14. In My Life by Lennon: George MArtin actually played the piano at the slow speed on the tape machine, with the slowed down recording, then on playback on regular speed the piano sounds like a harpsichord play the fast notes. Truly he was the fifth Beatle.

[@robertszekely8686]

Two brilliant songs. I love them both. Wishing you my best Pat.

[@1967PONTIACGTO]

So hilarious when John ran out and handed Paul a bouquet of flowers!!

[@mariaportengen2959]

Those were the days. I remember when they were in Holland in 1964. I already was in love with them. I was eight years old then. Greetings from the Netherlands. 🎶🎶😘🙋‍♀️

[@genecase9464]

Yesterday. So simple but so beautiful.

[@tonycasey3183]

I love Ringo's playing on In My Life

[@tekay44]

they played this 30 years ago at my wonderful older brother's funeral. It guts me to this day.

[@yes_head]

"Yesterday" is from the Blackpool 1965 concert video that appeared a while back. I remember when Paul was touring with Wings in the mid 70's, and he started performing Beatles songs again. "Yesterday" was one of them, and it got the same screams out of the audience that it did back in '65. That "In My Life" video was excerpted from the Anthology documentary.

[@paulweber686]

"makes me feel ok" is a great reaction

[@tcdknowlton]

I saw the Beatles Live in concert, performing Yesterday with Ringo furnishing a beat and John and George with backing guitars. Here Paul has a backing track. There ARE live clips of them doing it as a band. Making In My Life without the particular names of people and places invited any listener to reminisce with their own personal names and places. The Beatles liked to vary topics of their songs. Most unique is this idea of thinking back and loving those people and places in one's memories without taking away valuing the loves one is currently enjoying now.

[@sharondavid-melly1498]

Sorry for your loss, Pat. Lovely music tribute for your daughter. Thank you🌻

[@pestbsn]

Thank you. It helps to remember her.

[@CadillacL]

Two classics! “Yesterday is just beautiful!” “In My Life” is my fav song from my favorite Beatles album “Rubber Soul”.

[@genegarrett3372]

Paul is playing the Epiphone acoustic he bought in America in 1964. He used this guitar throughout the Beatles and even brought it out to do this song on the Wings Over America tour. He still uses it today on occasion. You can recognize that it's upside down as it was a right-handed guitar, and it has the Detroit Red Wings sticker on it given to Paul in '76 at the Wings over America concert. He has left it on there. This guitar may be the most valuable of Beatles' guitars.

[@NoviJimB]

I love seeing that guitar. I was born and raised in Detroit, still live nearby. Pretty sure that was given to him when Wings played at Olympia Stadium in Deroit that year, which was also where the Red Wings played back then (didn't see WIngs, but I did see Zeppelin there in 75). Somewhere around that time, probably when they played here in 76, they had that photo session by the giant tire on I-94. And for a little bit of extra trivia, that tire was originally a ferris wheel ride at the World's Fair in NYC in 64-65. I was at that fair in the summer of 65 with my family. Our family had moved from NYC to Detroit in 1958, two years before I was born, and we were there visitng relatives and friends.

[@stevemoore1727]

They progressed musically so fast.

[@genegarrett3372]

This Yesterday footage is from the Blackpool Live show on Aug 1 1965 (just two weeks before their 1965 Ed Sullivan show) Blackpool is a northern English resort town known for "Blackpool Lights" where people would charter a bus, with cases of beer and get drunk going to Blackpool to look at the lights (inspiration for Magical Mystery Tour)

[@jnagarya519]

There are "The Beatles" -- and then everyone else. And they still outsell everyone else.

[@NoviJimB]

That's always been what I've said! I will say as far as guitar players there's Hendrix and then everyone else, but overall it's The Beatles. Been a fan for 60 years and some-odd months - since I was 3 1/2.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Dang, both of those are just so incredible and beautiful and what a great pairing and the live and the fan video also for a really fun content. My heart goes out to the person who lost her daughter. It's so painful. I think it's great that you are an active part of this community. It makes everything a little better.

[@tigerpinky]

Beautiful!

[@JoeScottish]

By the way 'Opportunity Knocks' that George mentioned was a UK talent show in the 60s and 70s..... and the host would always introduce the person with....'for PERSON's NAME, Opportunity Knocks'

[@mgonzales56]

There are two jokes in the Yesterday video. First, George was making a joke with his introduction of Paul. There was a talent program on the BBC at the time, called "Opportunity Knocks" and that is how they would introduce the contestants., "And so, for John Doe of San Antonio, Opportunity knocks". That's why the audience laughed. The second joke was cut off. As Paul takes the flowers that John is giving him, Paul grabs the stem, and that's all he gets. John walks away with the flowers. The Beatles were jokesters. Always trying to get a laugh.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Two beautiful songs

[@pestbsn]

Lee, thank you so much for doing this today. I was getting my nuclear stress test today, so I was just now able to see it. She passed away 2 weeks before her birthday. Thank you again. Your channel is special. I'm sorry about your dad too.

[@dalemcmillan7231]

Two absolute classics!❤❤❤

[@QuickTeachingTipsandStrategies]

You can find videos of The Beatles playing Yesterday live with the whole band, George on lead, Paul on bass. What people fail to mention often, is that The Bealtes were a team, captained by John, co-captain Paul. They insisted all Beatles will sing on each album and virtually every show. They wanted to showcase the whole group as individual perforners, although people say they tossed scraps to Ringo and George. No matter, they wanted them involved and that gets lost after many years.

[@Coquinagirl]

The Beatles’ music comforts. 💕

[@laurencaulton103]

The most covered song ever. "In My Life" is John's change from writing "She Loves You"type stuff. They are so you g, but they'd been playing gigs for years. Their time in Germany turned them into real performers. And then they added Ringo. Voila!

[@jnagarya519]

See the "Fathom" channel by a musician who understands rock from the inside. She does wonderful presentations of their songs, getting into the insides. Wonderful multi-instrumentalist, and with lovely humor. She actually goes through versions of songs up to the released versions.

[@darost]

I first heard YESTERDAY on thee radio 📻 as soon as it was released and thought to myself, "Paul McCartney could retire tomorrow." Thx!

[@epiphanydrums5427]

Some beautiful comments and compassion

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Beautiful, beautiful songs.

[@alrivers2297]

Two more absolute classics by them

[@kevinfielder6948]

We have to remember their contemporaries were bands like The Searchers, Herman’s Hermits, Gerry & The Pacemakers etc. They look very 1960’s too, but for some reason The Beatles don’t . I think you said they are beyond celebrity. I think they are almost divine, and I still well up when I watch their videos and listen to their music. I’m glad you’ve found them!

[@arizrich]

Beautiful songs...

[@JerryCarr909]

John wrote In My Life for his hometown of Liverpool. I used this song as my wedding song in 1975

[@richardjacobs7632]

We used Here There and Everywhere for ours. I have played and sang it for friends weddings!

[@corawheeler9355]

Good videos of two lovely songs.

[@elisabethaxelsson4736]

Yesterday is one of my favorits songs from Beatles love it .In my life another wounderful song from Beatles

[@russallert]

The video for In My Life is from the opening of the Anthology video series, which came out in the mid 90s. You definitely want to watch that to get the full story of The Beatles.

[@lindakinninger5500]

The video for In My Life is the start of the Beatles Anthology, that was shown over 3 nights.. I used to have it on VHS…. Lol

[@kowindsurf1590]

another perfect react and music

[@BradReddekopp]

Both songs are great. "In My Life" is easily my favourite "John song".

[@edphs75]

Paul said in an interview, that when he sang Yesterday on Ed Sullivan, it was the first time he sand alone without the other 3. He was a bit nervous. The stagehand that handled the curtains asked Paul if he was nervous, Paul faking a bit of bravado said nah, I’m ok. The stagehand replied, well you ought to be nervous, there’s 73 million people watching…..lol.

[@BlackiePawless]

The solo is a piano played by George Martin but it sounds like a harpsichord because it was recorded at half speed on the analog recorder. Then upon playback at regular speed its an octave higher and takes on overtones and characteristics of a harpsichord. Same technique used for the cartoon voices for Alvin and the Chipmonks in the 1950s. Just manipulate tape speed.

[@gaizkasalazarrodriguez5054]

MAGIC Songs!!!❤️

[@seancoleman5021]

Thei4 playing in that Blackpool concert was beautiful.

[@leepd1]

Apart from the brilliant tunes, the Beatles also represented a change in how culture saw itself by being so down to earth in a public way that hadn’t been seen before, particularly with the British who needed some loosening up..

[@schroederrt]

Not a fan made video for In My Life. that was used as an introduction to the Beatles Anthology video/tv series back in the 90s.

[@warrenhughes911]

Great reaction again, bro.. React more to BOB DYLAN.. yo, Bob turned the BEATLES onto WEED..( true story).. I like HURRICANE and Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts.etc..lol Keep rockin'..

[@tdgallagher218]

In My Life holds a special in my heart because it was one of the first songs I heard after I learned Lennon had been killed. I've always loved this song, but it has adopted an entirely different meaning since that sorrowful day. Too bad that the video for Yesterday was cut short. It missed the part where John handed a bouquet of flowers to congratulate Paul at the end of the song, but John walks away with the flowers, and Paul is left holding only the stems. I'm still not sure if Paul was aware that John was going to pull that gag or not.

[@realbser1956]

Pat I hope this helps you in some small measure today. 🙏

[@UncleQue]

This is possibly the only song that Paul and John argued about which of them wrote the main melody for. Each of them being sure that they had written it. I’d be willing to bet that there was a happy middle ground there somewhere.

[@chitownlee]

I can't tell you how many times I've heard In My Life at weddings.

[@richtensail]

yeah 2 write a song like that at that age is exceptional, vey were special.........

[@carolynschmidt5467]

I never thought of the past as scary, but I think I understand you.

[@lauraallen55]

In My Life is such a beautiful song. Another side of early John that one. I think George Martin played the middle bit.

[@L33Reacts]

George did for sure! I thought it sounded like a harpsichord or something but I think it ended up just being a piano or a tack piano. Sounded so good.

[@Moz1011]

One of my favourites.

[@genegarrett3372]

They told Martin to play it like Bach Martin played it at slow speed and when speeded up to normal speed it sounded like a harpsichord.

[@lauraallen55]

@@Moz1011 Mine too. :)

[@lauraallen55]

@@L33Reacts That's right! He sped it up to sound like a harpsichord! RS has In My Life as their 23rd best song of all time.

[@jean-marcevans1439]

The reference George makes to ‘Opportunity Knocks’ was the first talent show on tv. ‘For Paul McCartney firm Liverpool, opportunity knocks’ was a good joke at the time, followed by John coming out with the bouquet is v funny. Shame it cut cos Joh says, well done Ringo, when he comes on.

[@jnagarya519]

That was an Apple video. There's also a music analysis which finds 98 per cent that Lennon wrote the music. The 2 per cent caveat was that McCartney may have been McCartney imitating Lennon's characteristic chord progression. That analysis is on youtube. "In My Life" -- the wonderful "Beatles". There are three songs on "Rubber Soul" which mention death. All three written by John -- "Girl," "In My Life," and "Run for Your Life". That is indication of the greater maturity of that LP.

[@johncollier9280]

What got cut off at the end o' this Yesterday clip is when John handed the bouquet o' flowers to Paul after the song Paul was left with only the stems 'n John kept the flowers. John went up to the microphone 'n said "Thanks you Ringo, that was wonderful". There was another performance o' Yesterday when John said "Thank you Paul, it was just like him". Cheeky!

[@MsUrbangirl]

I last saw Paul live in 2015. He sang Yesterday and you could've heard a pic drop. (guitar pic)

[@jeanmyers1787]

Thé clip was their home city Liverpool & famous Liver Birds.

[@sammybeck7794]

In the video where Paul's performing Yesterday he's playing a right-handed guitar. Back in the 60s left-handed guitars were hard to come by so left-handed players like Paul McCartney and Jimi Hendrix resorted to reversing