FIRST Listen to Let It Be Album & Analysis - A sneaky harp

[@CallMeCaroline]

Hope you liked the little MIDI break down of Across the universe! Thanks for watching :) I just released 2 songs so here is one of them if you're interested! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5DUZYmgZcZ1q9U

[@vikingfilms]

Fantastic addition to the video! Would love more of that.

[@DBG750]

My favorite part of this video was your MIDI breakdown of Across the Universe. I would enjoy more of that content.

[@alanclayton9277]

Great breakdown. More please please. Liked the Mm Mm's in your new track.

[@CuimhnighArLuimneach]

fantastic work Caroline Bravo!

[@cleonmagabeefy8473]

I did appreciate the break down because Across the Universe is one of my favorite songs ever!!! Thank you😀😀😀

[@alonso.guerrerocastaneda]

When you listen to Abbey Road PLEASE don’t pause between the songs from “You never give me your money” til “The End”. It’s the only proper medley of songs in their career and it’s a masterpiece.

[@57too]

Another one who thinks he can tell people when they can and can't pause, CONTROL FREAK MUCH?????

[@samreynolds9436]

@@57too its just a well intentioned recommendation. And it makes sense not to pause as it will ruin the flow and the experience of the album for her.

[@alonso.guerrerocastaneda]

Just a friendly suggestion. I think it would enhance her experience. I did not intend to sound like an order. Hope this clarifies my comment :)

[@raghuvansh1293]

@@57too you think you're really smart but you're not

[@jp3813]

@@alonso.guerrerocastaneda She was already pausing in the middle of songs in her previous videos to analyze them.

[@IsaacWale2004]

'I me mine' is probably the most underrated song on the album... absolute masterpiece

[@jasonremy1627]

The only Beatles song recorded after John quit the band.

[@Tuning_Spork]

...and was recorded by George, Paul and Ringo in early 1970, a year AFTER the actual "Get Back"/"Let It Be" sessions. It's like the mirror image of "Across the Universe", whose base track was recorded a year BEFORE the sessions. (They both ended up on the album only because they were rehearsed during the filming that made the final cut of the movie "Let It Be".)

[@jerrytroyanna5090]

Harrison was completely underrated and under-utilized. All Things Must Pass was the best Beatles solo album

[@enricomenconi7015]

Nobody talks about the drums in that song, and Ringo is just superb there. He played a very big drum kit in it, like the one Elvis's drummer had at the time, but I forgot his name

[@johnbyrnes7912]

​@@jasonremy1627true though Goodbye was added to the deluxe Abbey Road ! 🤡

[@Rickhorse1]

After watching the incredible 8+ hour documentary, "Get Back"...it makes the Let It Be album that much more amazing. To think that these guys sat down with a 3 week deadline & wrote & rehearsed all of these songs (& the beginnings of some of Abbey Road AND their solo albums) in just 21 days...all while joking around. It is not a stretch to call them musical geniuses.

[@Tom_McMurtry]

I need to watch it again. Before Peter Jackson got into directing I never would have dreamed of watching so many hours on repeat of a thing. Yet there's also The Lord Of The Rings.

[@Alpha_7227]

True, I never thought much of the album but after watching Get Back and just puts into perspective how prolific the Beatles were.

[@gribwitch]

@@Alpha_7227 "You and I have memories...longer than the road that stretches out ahead...".

[@michaelfishman3976]

My big takeaway was that if this is the Beatles at their nadir, just imagine what it would be like to observe them at their apex. Like what if they had that kind of footage for Rubber Soul or Revolver? Even when they were being sloppy and unstructured, they were still bigger musical geniuses than anyone!

[@Alpha_7227]

@@michaelfishman3976 Exactly, especially those 2 albums where they went through such a change of influences and ideas in a short amount of time.

[@marks672]

Funfact : The Beatles won the Oscar for Best Orignal Song Score for the Let it be movie at the 43rd Academy Awards in 1971, which was accepted on their behalf by Quincy Jones.

[@WilliamMcGrath_Madrid]

A lot of it makes sense when you watch Get Back, which is the process behind this very album. You actually see how a lot of the songs evolve: Get Back is born from an improv bass riff; and George had been watching some waltz thing on the telly the night before he wrote I me mine. You see the context (a lot of pressure, but hey, the pressure just makes them better). And you see the love and camaraderie, even in those final days, and their love of music. They were happy when they were being the Beatles.

[@stlmopoet]

But they practice songs from Abbey Road too, so she'll want to review it first. Plus, several songs from their solo careers crop up.

[@loosilu]

The scene wher we see Paul write Get Back is one of the most amazing things I've ever seen on film.

[@recordrob3887]

@@loosilu That was one of the most thrilling scenes I've ever seen in a movie. I couldn't believe what I was seeing.

[@instadc]

@@loosilu or how about when off-camera, you suddenly hear Paul play the chords to Let It Be for the first time…

[@270yis7]

@@loosilu Pure genius. These classic songs, beloved by millions across several generations...Paul just pulled them out of thin air, one after the other. Ditto John and George.

[@magicbrownie1357]

I love it when George was "allowed" to have Beatles tracks. My favorite Beatle. His song writing was really reaching its point by this point. Three great songwriters in one band. Unbelievable.

[@philippebaldy8927]

I find the victimization of George very tiring. Don't understand me bad, I tried in the past to find which song writer I prefer in the Beatles and I never was able to find. I like a lot several songs of George, Paul and John. In my prefered songs there are from the three. I don't want to choose, they add all something. I like the Eclecticism of Paul in his styles and voice. John was often very original, great artist. George was great too: "While my guitar gently weeps", "Here comes the sun", "Something", "Old brown shoe", "Taxman" and more. The number of songs is not so small and he was younger. But he had also at least for me 2 clear plagiarisms: My Sweet Lord, Savoy truffles. I don't understand how not everyone hear it. And in my opinion his solo album All Thing must pass is overrated, and most were composed during Beatles times.

[@ripped181]

I agree, I find myself liking more of John’s songs compared to the other members when it comes to the overall amount, but Interestingly 3/5 of my top 5 Beatles songs are George songs. Beautiful songwriter.

[@walkaboutwithrob]

You're right, 'The One After 909' sounds like an older song because it is. John and Paul wrote it when they were in their late teens. The number 9 was always a number of importance to John. They used to play this song in the Cavern.

[@pacoelizalde8491]

There is a version from the early days in the anthology 1 cd

[@doplinger1]

I think Paul wrote it when he was like 14, didn’t he?

[@michaelfishman3976]

One After 909 was one of the first songs Lennon and McCartney wrote together back in 1956. The earliest known recording of it is from 1960. During the Get Back sessions, they were tapping into the songs they liked back in their early days. This was one they decided was a pretty good song and needed a proper recording.

[@garyodom6574]

@@pacoelizalde8491 You beat me to it. Yes, Caroline, you check out the older version there.

[@dannygriffith6185]

@@michaelfishman3976 ..a bit later than 1956 actually. They didn't meet until July 1957. So the song probably originated in late '57 or ' 58.

[@jcastromex]

"Across the Universe" still sends chills to my soul for its sheer beauty. I'm so glad that you enjoyed this superb album!

[@frontroom]

Me, too. Across the Universe transcends the genre and 50+ years later remains one of the greatest songs ever written, IMHO.

[@ripped181]

I get a similar feeling from Long, Long, Long

[@curtisandersongayle7435]

Without the vocals it is just superb...with them too, of course! @@frontroom

[@fin8740]

Fun Fact: If you didn't know, Dig A Pony, I've Got A Feeling and One After 909 were all live recordings from the rooftop of their studio building

[@marascusbomm]

And when Caroline gets to it the Get Back single B-side Don't Let Me Down.

[@lukpac]

@@marascusbomm Don't Let Me Down wasn't from the rooftop. The rooftop performances were only released a few weeks ago.

[@mikes2082]

@@lukpac videos of Don't Let Me Down have been out quite awhile....

[@lukpac]

@@mikes2082 Videos have, but not audio. The first rooftop take was first issued on the Let It Be box in October, while both were issued on Get Back (The Rooftop Performance) last month, currently only available via streaming.

[@Mastersan]

and also Get Back

[@sanddab]

Incredible that they didn't include 'Don't Let Me Down' on this album. One of their best songs (IMO).

[@antlermagick]

One of the reasons I like Let It Be... Naked more. Also the production fits the songs better imo, and the tracklist flows better. (Seriously whose idea was it to end with Get Back? It's the greatest Track 1 ever!)

[@aBeatleFan4ever]

slw - They had every intention of including "Don't Let Me Down" on the album - and the early Glyn Johns' version of the LP had it on the album. But lots of time had passed and the material from the "Get Back" sessions had not been put into any album. So when Apple decided to put out an album in early 1970 which included lots of singles which had not been on a Beatles album... the person making the track order made the decision to include "Don't Let Me Down" on that album (the "Hey Jude" album). And then when the "Let It Be" album finally got to the point where it was actually going to get a release - "Don't Let Me Down" had already just been released on the latest Beatles album release... so they could NOT put it on their next album - which was going to be released very shortly after the "Hey Jude" album came out. It was a mistake that happened because of really poor planning. If the song had not just been on the "Hey Jude" album... it would have absolutely been on the "Let It Be" album. It is probably the biggest mistake that Apple made (putting the song on the "Hey Jude" LP.).

[@aBeatleFan4ever]

@@antlermagick - "Get Back" was put in the final song spot of the "Let It Be" album for one reason. It was the final song they played on the rooftop concert... and they ended that recording with the famous line from John Lennon: "I'd like to say thank you on behalf of the group and ourselves - and I hope we passed the audition." It would be impossible to find a better ending for the last album they would release - than that.

[@sanddab]

@@aBeatleFan4ever Thanks for the info! Very odd decision indeed since Don't Let Me Down is so integral to the Get Back sessions.

[@guzylad5]

T'was a single.

[@Danjoker.]

Even at their lowest point, the Beatles managed to put out material that any other band could only dream to accomplish. And even after Let It Be, they put out Abbey Road. I mean, enough said!

[@tabascocat5102]

They never fail to blow my mind. When I hear 'The Beatles are overrated' er...Nope.

[@ZaphiroAnejo]

@@tabascocat5102 anyone with at least a single braincell and a bit of musical knowledge knows that's a straight up lie

[@tabascocat5102]

@@ZaphiroAnejo Not too sure what you are pointing out is a lie.

[@ZaphiroAnejo]

@@tabascocat5102 about the Beatles being overrated, of course

[@tabascocat5102]

@@ZaphiroAnejo OK. It wasn't totally clear, as I get a lot of people on the net who's grammar is awful. Yes a certain proportion will say they're overrated. Which is silly, they are justifiably revered. All those styles, innovations & classics in just 6.5 yrs of recording? They're practically biblical.

[@paulopinheirosc]

Paul's voice in "I've Got a Feeling" is wonderful. Maybe his best rock'n'roll vocal performance, IMHO.

[@patricknelson5151]

I’d vote for Oh Darling! but I think I’ve Got a Feeling is definitely in the top 5, without a doubt. That bridge is so fantastic, followed by the UH when the bad comes back in. The sweetness of Lennon’s voice on this track also provides a great contrast to McCartney’s screaming vocals.

[@keithhyttinen8275]

Watch the KZbin video of Paul's live rendition of "Long Tall Sally" at the 1965 NME Awards Show. Damn.

[@croesrob]

It is a brilliant vocal, however, I think John in Twist and Shout is the greatest rock vocal ever... though its just my take.

[@doublek321]

I agree that Paul's vocals on "I've Got A Feeling" are truly outstanding (and are my favorite). I love his vocals on Golden Slumbers as well.

[@centoeberhardt1663]

@@croesrob Yea, you're fucking right. Twist and Shout is so goddamn insane. 😵😵And have you tried Dizzy Miss Lizzy already? Also fricking flawless. 🤩🤩🤩

[@ree_boksock]

Paul and John harmonizing on the word “because” on Dig A Pony gives me chills every time

[@Revolver1981]

Yeah their voices sound magical together.

[@johnturner170]

Another great review. Maggie Mae was an old Liverpool folk song that they would have heard when they were growing up. One After 909 was the first song John wrote. They tried to record it in 1963 but abandoned it, finally recording it for Let It Be. Across The Universe is a stunning song. John said he thought it was one of the best things he ever wrote.

[@patricknelson5151]

John was especially proud of the lyrics, which he felt read like a poem.

[@dougiemilnephotography756]

One After 909 was an early John song, but his first was Hello Little Girl. They used to play Maggie Mae in The Quarrymen.

[@jk4675]

Hello Little Girl is Lennon's first song

[@jumperking368]

“I’d like to say thank you on behalf of the group and ourselves and I hope we’ve passed the audition”

[@dbo514]

I honestly think Across the Universe is the best beatle song. It's so ethereal, incredible lyrics and melody.

[@scottski51]

It's a little weird to acknowledge, but when I was young (60s - ) and listened to these guys, I was entranced by the vocals, lyrics, the harmonies, George's guitar licks... in other words... all the usual ear-catching stuff. Now, having heard most, not all, songs many times... I'm constantly drawn to the beautiful work by young Mr. Starkey on his drums. Really special stuff. Learned how special when young YTer, Sina on Drums, did a video Just about Ringo. Maybe he was the Glue that held it all together!?! Often, very tasteful little licks that you don't notice. I grow more and more impressed !

[@joe6096]

Also, I've Got A Feeling is one of the most energetic Beatle tracks in their entire career. Even if you don't watch the entire 3 part Get Back series, you owe it to yourself to watch the entire rooftop concert which is where that version of I've Got A Feeling comes from. They're on the roof of the recording studio playing that, and it's all captured on video. You gotta see it Caroline!!! It's the Beatles last live performance in public together.

[@patricknelson5151]

As a musician and composer, I think Caroline would particularly enjoy certain key moments in the Get Back film: 1) Paul composing Get Back right before our eyes, going from mucking around on his bass to a recognizable #1 single in less than 2 minutes, while George yawns. 2). George coming into the studio to introduce I Me Mine after watching a program with a waltz scene in it on TV the night before 3) Paul working out the lyrics to The Long and Winding Road while sitting at the piano before the others arrive for the day. 4) Billy Preston coming into the studio and completely invigorating the band, making Don’t Let Me Down suddenly come alive and sound like the song we all know. 5) The rooftop concert, of course, especially I’ve Got a Feeling and Dig A Pony and then the footage of them back in the studio listening to the playback. One thing I also liked in the film was the way Peter Jackson would let you know through subtitles when you were listening to the performance that ended up on Let It Be.

[@tonybates7870]

I love I've Got A Feeling. The way Lennon and McCartney were working on two songs that melded together so well is fascinating - same key, same tempo, same feel, and it's a kind of musical diary of 1968, too. Great stuff. Even on the band's somewhat scruffy swansong there is brilliance.

[@earlgrey691]

The contributions by Billy Preston on keys is a major factor with this album giving a serious boost to some songs.A brilliant musician r.i.p.

[@lordofthevalley]

All of the orchestration you hear on this album wasn’t really intended to be there. The Beatles originally wanted to “get back” to their 4 piece band roots and the intention was to record each track in a live single take without any overdubs. They also had a film crew come in to record their creative and recording process for the album with the intention of performing these songs for a live tv special, their first live appearance since they stopped touring in 1966. At the end of the day, none of the Beatles were satisfied with the material so they shelved it and decided to record Abbey Road. It was only until after Abbey Road was released did they go back to finish the album, but by then Lennon had quietly quit the band, and the tapes were turned over to Phil Spector to produce, and he added the orchestration. The “Get Back” documentary gives really good insight into the creation of this album.

[@oscar5]

That is a very good, tight summary. Thanks for that

[@salernolake]

The Let It Be ... Naked mix of the songs, by George Martin, sounds cleaner, crisper, and closer to the original intent.

[@bennyfactor1]

Yes, its definitely worthwhile listening to Let it Be Naked. McCartney was involved and Harrison gave his blessing for the project before he died.

[@andrewgarrett7100]

@@bennyfactor1 Without wishing to sound creepy, I'd like to see Caroline reacting to Let It Be Naked.

[@bjornerikroth]

@@salernolake Actually those mixes are by Paul Hicks/Guy Massey/Allan Rouse. George Martin had nothing to do with it, even if the mixes for sure are inspired by him.

[@SJHFoto]

I saw you grab your Beatles' encyclopedia, during "One After 909", so I thought you might have discovered this, but yes-it WAS a song written in their "early days" They just hadn't published it until this album (I mean, they did sing it in 1969 during the Get Back session, but they wrote it long ago) I want to say that I am SUPER impressed that you caught that immediately

[@patricknelson5151]

I agree. That was another of her very insightful intuitions which turn out to be very true. There is an album on iTunes (don’t know that I have ever seen it in physical format) that has a good lot of the Please Please Me sessions from 1963 and they keep trying One After 909 several times over before abandoning it. The song had to be edited together from two incomplete takes to be released as a full song on Anthology 1.

[@tombeyerlein3813]

FYI, the book she's referring to contains the musical notation for all of their songs, no text. I own it, too. Great book.

[@powersbrucebp]

It was for the Get Back sessions, so they were intentionally trying to "get back" to the sound of their early days.

[@Marluck]

@@patricknelson5151 I thought that Please Please Me was actually (and insanely) just one session.

[@AlamoReg]

An earlier recording on One After 909 is on the Anthology album. I actually think the Anthology version is better than the Let It Be version

[@ThatSchmoGuy]

Just so you know: Let It Be and Abbey Road feature a fifth Beatle: Mr Billy Preston. The man behind the keyboard.

[@jaredf6205]

@@goldenblue2208 I’ve always thought of George Martin as fourth, and Billy Preston as fifth. Stu and Pete don’t count. Chuck Berry is sixth lol.

[@enricodelascio4330]

@@jaredf6205 4th? There are already 4 without Sir george martin

[@EJ160E]

NO, that was YOKO ONO!!!

[@ryanwhiteguitar668]

On Abbey Road, there is a medley starting at track 9 and leading right the way through to track 16. Has to be listened to uninterrupted (especially tracks 11, 12 and 13)! Loving the videos!

[@evesapple]

For me, the medley makes the album. And then for it to finish on ‘The End’… the Beatles were so unreal it is fitting they had a literal story book style ending for their last album.

[@ScottSweeney]

Couple of notes... You were wondering if their short jokey songs were songs that were works in progress. From the Get Back documentary, those songs were really just them messing around in the studio. This whole album was edited together using 20+ of hours of recordings well after the fact, and sometimes they just threw in some of the messaround stuff. You mentioned One After 909 sounds like one of their earlier songs. Great catch because it was one of their first songs they wrote together. It was a song they used to play in their early gig days, have a demo recorded in like 1960, and then when trying to record tracks for this album/live show decided to break out one of their earliest songs and re-record it.

[@guywilcox389]

Yeah, One After 909 was tried out at the sessions for From Me To You and Thank You Girl back in 1963.

[@patricknelson5151]

There is a full version of One After 909 on Anthology 1 that is cobbled together from two takes from 1963 when they were recording the “Please Please Me” album. It sounds very early Beatles in that form.

[@gribwitch]

@@patricknelson5151 The original of 909 was much slower, if I recall correctly.

[@torontotonto33]

@@patricknelson5151 I love the version on the anthology.

[@AquaFurs]

Lennon explained, "That was something I wrote when I was about seventeen [1957]. I lived at 9 Newcastle Road. I was born on the ninth of October. McCartney said, "It's not a great song but it's a great favourite of mine because it has great memories for me of John and I trying to write a bluesy freight-train song. There were a lot of those songs at the time."

[@jprg1966]

I love the line in "Dig a Pony" where John sings "I roll a stoney / Well you can imitate everyone you know." The Beatles always felt the Rolling Stones tried to copy them, and never shied away from expressing it. 😄

[@Chiroman527]

jprg1966, you should watch the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction of The Beatles with Mic Jagger as the MC at the podium. He says it all, thanking The Fab 4 for their leading the British Invasion to America. He acknowledges how if it weren't for The Beatles, the rest would probably not happen. Was he Jealous? Maybe, Probably. But Heck, the Stones are Great in their Own Right. It was the greatest ERA of Pop /Rock Music EVER. Never happen again. I for one am very Glad I was part of that Generation Exposition.

[@evesapple]

Love your 'Come on?!' during the Long and Winding Road-- that is very often now my reaction whenever hearing the Beatles and I remember just how many different songs they created, and how many different styles they played. And just the story of them, the talent of each of them-- they were unreal. Nothing could touch them before during or after, and the more I learn about them, the more in awe I am, tbh. To the extent that its almost funny when I hear yet another new audio piece from them or see another photo I've never seen before- how they did what they did in that brief moment in time....its beyond understanding/

[@abbalite]

I loved the midi breakdown of Across The Universe. I never consciously heard it like that. Beautiful.

[@kenttheaker7904]

This was wonderful. But it does beg the question: who orchestrated this? Phil Spector, yes. But he must have hired someone. Does anyone know? I guess credit to him for this track, though the added strings on this album are probably the least appreciated orchestrations in all of their catalogue. No doubt because of the rancour his hiring created with McCartney.

[@TheBollocksPictures]

"Limitless undying love which shines around me like a million suns It calls me on and on across the universe" Is probably the most beautifully constructed line ever.

[@musAction]

One of the most spiritual lines ever. Thank you, above, for pointing to it.

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

Ah Caroline, you are such a sweety. And SO knowledgeable!! I'm sorry too that you are coming to the end of this particular journey; it's been awesome doing it with you (although I of course grew up on them; they were in the air, you breathed them in). It's been a trip and am looking forward to Abbey Road. Then of course, you get to do the films AND all their solo stuff! Also, keep doing you, that's pretty awesome too.

[@daraorourke5798]

I just want to agree. Caroline's a breath of fresh air and makes me appreciate the songs so much more. We were spoilt with the Beatles weren't we...

[@ronaldsanfran]

It doesnt have to be the end! Whenever she feels up for it, there is other material she can react in the future. The Get Back documentary, the Love album, the proto Beatles stuff, the Let It Be Naked mix. And she can do it over the course of years if she wants. I know I'll be coming back to watch!

[@SonofMrPeanut]

"I've Got A Feeling" is the greatest song the Who never wrote. Seriously, I could so see Daltrey singing Paul's part, Townshend doing John's part/George's guitar w/ the windmill strum, and Ringo's drumming has a Keith Moon energy to it.

[@mikehaight8664]

I think your right I wish I had thought of that. Thanks.

[@zenimagination]

I have so loved your discovery of The Beatles. And you have such a treat to come with Abbey Road. Once you’re done, you should consider a listen to Let It Be Naked which has all of the Phil Spector orchestration stripped away, the Black Album which is a compilation of some of the best solo works from the early 70s, and the Love album which was done for Cirque de Soleil and was produced by Giles Martin - George’s son. Thanks so much for putting these videos together and keep up the great work!

[@57too]

Naked is good. The rest suggested aren't.

[@deniscastellanos9895]

Free as a Bird/Real Love singles should be the next reaction after Abbey Road, then, she could react to Let it be Naked and probably Love album.

[@gribwitch]

I prefer Phil Spector's arrangements on "Let It Be". Both the album as a whole and the single of the same name. The ethereal sounding strings he included enhance the music and add more emotion to the listening experience.

[@masterdanthrax]

@@deniscastellanos9895 or as a mammoth task - react to the films, hard days night, help, magical mystery tour, and the epic Get Back series

[@topranks7838]

I actually prefer the original Let it Be to the naked version. Not saying she shouldn’t check it out, just I don’t like the sound of it. There’s not really a reason to check out Love. I would advise her to check the anthology - both the albums and the documentary. Black album is pretty good, but I would just advise her to check out their solo albums

[@dougsusie2319]

A word of advice here. When you get to "Abbey Road" after "Because" please don't pause because it all flows together, you'll see. Also you will want to listen to the 2019 50th anniversary remix of the album, sounds incredible. ☮️✌️💕

[@andrewgurudata2390]

I came to the comments to say exactly this about not pausing! The songs are meant to flow together as a medley.

[@oscarfairley6600]

Don't she can do that. In the beginning she explained the copyright issues with doing this , and not getting her video pull

[@dougsusie2319]

@@oscarfairley6600 She can pause during the songs. She doesn't need to pause between "Mean Mr. Mustard" "Polythene Pam" and "She Came In Through The Bathroom Window" and how do you pause between "Golden Slumbers" "Carry That Weight" and "The End"? I believe I politely told her please don't, I didn't just tell her don't.

[@johnb2422]

​@@dougsusie2319 I think she will discover it on her own I believe. She only turns to stop the song at the end when it sounds like it's the end..

[@mitchellbatchelor1594]

Since Abbey Road is the last Beatles LP, Listen to Here Comes The Sun, pause & comment, then start Because, relax & let the LP play to the end.

[@chrismartin6370]

Your takes are spot on! Recognizing that the “I” line in ‘Dig A Pony’ mirrors the ‘I’ line in ‘Ask Me Why’ is clever! Also that ‘One After 909’ is an older song from EARLY in their career is just as clever! Caroline, you are a very talented musician and soon to be producer. Thank you for the video.

[@DonnaLang42rockglobally]

I remember reading somewhere (probably around the time of the Anthology series) that "One After 909" was on the short list for inclusion on "Please Please Me" but was dropped at the last minute.

[@dougiemilnephotography756]

@@DonnaLang42rockglobally it was supposed to be the follow up single to Please Please Me, but they came up with From Me To You instead. They did actually record One After 909 in 1963, but it wasn't released until Anthology 1 in 1995.

[@saemikneu]

@@DonnaLang42rockglobally yes, but it was composed prior.

[@ronsonroll]

Going on this journey has been so much fun, I don't know what I'm gonna do once your Beatles reactions have ended.

[@BlueForsBruh]

“All Things Must Pass” might be interesting to listen to, since there isn’t really too much of George Harrison’s songwriting represented on the Beatles records. He has a really interesting sound and feel that I’d never really heard until I listened to All Things Must Pass

[@RauMichael]

Yes! She should definitely continue with the solo stuff after abbey road!

[@Stibsart]

Anyone who wanted to do the complete Beatles experience should consider All Things Must Pass, simply because it's mostly made of those George songs that were kept off Beatles albums. That said, I'd probably not embark on all of the other Beatles solo albums. Ringo made dozens.

[@spiritof6663]

YES! THIS!! You MUST continue the journey with Harrison's "All Things Must Pass" and Lennon's "Plastic Ono Band" from 1970, those are by far the two strongest solo albums and they came right after the breakup so if you're missing more new Beatles music, this will satiate you for just a bit longer!!

[@thesilvershining]

I think she’d love Ram and Band on the Run as well

[@MrKeychange]

@@thesilvershining I think so too.

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

Let It Be may be one of the most beautiful songs ever written. But then you think of Yesterday, Long and Winding Road, Blackbird, Eleanor Rigby heck it just goes on and on. And not that John and George were any slouches at writing incredibly beautiful songs. These guys really deserve all the attention and praise they are getting still 57 ish years later. Just an incredible body of work. Really enjoyed your analysis as usual.

[@TheWalrusWasPaul23]

Part of Two Of Us is about Linda McCartney, who Paul had gotten together with the year before and other parts of the lyrics are definitely about John and Paul‘s friendship. I absolutely love the drumming in the song Let it Be. It‘s so subtle but perfect. Hardly anyone ever mentions it.

[@imkluu]

I think Ringo's drumming is overlooked so often because it fits the songs so perfectly, it almost doesn't seem to be a thing on its own but just kind of appeared there as part of the other music. Ringo didn't try to stand out as a drummer, he just wanted to play what was right for each song. In this he excelled, and that is what makes him such a great drummer.

[@thereunionparty]

There's been so much controversy about this album ie how the tapes were left on the shelf and then it was "Spectorised" with strings and choirs to McCartney's displeasure, but watching your honest reaction makes me realise what a bloody good record it still is. I quite like the arrangement on Long and Winding Road but the big mistake was to leave Don't Let Me Down off the album. Considering that was one of the numbers they did for the rooftop concert that decision seems utterly bizarre - and it's a good song anyway.

[@thegoose0m1]

Yes, I've always felt the Spector production had a charm and even "genius" of it's own. The arrangements for "Across The Universe" and "The Long and Winding Road" are both quite beautiful and effective, especially the rising string passage during the break of "the Long and Winding Road". George Martin used to say the liner notes should have credited Phil Spector with over-production, but some of that can be put down to professional rivalry....

[@vinylarchaeologist]

It appears that Don’t Let Me Down wasn’t included because it was on the Hey Jude compilation album in late 1969. Kind of a stupid move, but at the time it probably felt right.

[@flayshon]

Can't wait for you to watch the Get Back documentary. It adds sooooo much context to everything happening here. Hopefully you can have your reaction in a multi-part series here on the channel.

[@57too]

No. Weirdo.

[@edwardthorne9875]

Listening to the 'Love' album is like hearing a brand new Beatles album. Giles Martin mixed individual tracks from all eras, and came up with something totally unique. It's so fun to hear these and guess -- oh, there's the piano riff from Lady Madonna. To hear the original tracks crisp and clear is an experience in itself. It even includes prime bits from the 'Anthology' series. Please do this one!

[@patricknelson5151]

Caroline should also listen to Free As A Bird and Real Love, even if she doesn’t listen to the rest of the Anthology albums.

[@carlmarks8170]

The Tomorrow Never Knows / Within You Without You mash-up on that 'Love' album is a stroke of genius. I actually prefer listening to that than the two original compositions.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Yes, the Love album is a wonderful collage, well worth listening to over and over.

[@pranavarvind4281]

@@carlmarks8170 Being For the Benefit/I Want You and Drive My Car/The Word/What You're Doing are also awesome.

[@beauthurber3254]

The stripped down version of "While my Guitar Gently Weeps" gives me chills. I have been lucky enough to have seen the show several times. Truly amazing.

[@DonnaLang42rockglobally]

"I've Got A Feeling" is something of a genius move imho because it was basically 2 songs for the price of 1; Paul and John both wrote songs of a similar tempo and a similar key, but both were stuck for how to finish them... so they decided to blend them. "I've Got A Feeling" from Paul blended with "Everybody Had A Hard Year" from John to make a rock/proto-metal/blues collage. I've always liked "The Long and Winding Road", and yet I find it a bit overproduced; which makes sense since the "Let It Be" album as originally released in 1970 was produced by Phil Spector. He was well known for something called "the Wall of Sound", which he called "a sound so strong that if the material was not the greatest, the sound would carry the record." "Let It Be... Naked" (2003) is closer to the original intent; the best recording I've heard of this material is the 2021 "Let It Be" (Super Deluxe), which was mixed by Giles Martin (son of Beatles producer George Martin).

[@robriceridge]

Isolating the harp choir and strings was really dynamic and revealed what I like to call the hidden songs within a song that aren't at first and sometimes never discovered for their true force. It is really beautiful like you said when heard separately and was a surprise to me after all the many listens as it's just something the ear takes for granted.

[@BrigadierGeneralEpic]

One of the best music reaction channels on KZbin. I love how you delve into the theory/composition of the piece, especially when you broke down Across the Universe and the various melodies at play.

[@instadc]

“Dig A Pony”, “I’ve Got A Feeling”, and “One After 909” were all live tracks recorded during the Beatles impromptu Rooftop Concert. They were on playing on another level that day (pun intended). If you liked this album you’re gonna love Peter Jackson’s *Get Back*.

[@martingifford5415]

I think the Get Back documentary is strictly for Beatles tragics.

[@sucrier007]

I enjoy your videos a lot. I grew up with the Beatles, it makes me appreciate their music, art work even more. Huge thanks ! (… and you’re cute 😊!)

[@fin8740]

One After 909 does sound like one of their old songs because it was one of the first songs John and Paul wrote together and they finally recorded it for the Let it Be album

[@Santi66]

I love that a young and talented musician like you, feel the emotion with the music that some guys composed so many years ago. Thank you.

[@reprobatemind7792]

I'm sure lots of others will say this as well, but when you get to Abbey Road, I think you should treat the medley (from You Never Give Me Your Money to "The End") as one track - ie. don't pause/comment after each "song" Great video BTW..

[@sinenominecc]

I vote for your suggestion.

[@RockBottomRiser21]

Seconded

[@RDRussell2]

Agreed!

[@51gan788]

I don't know if I agree. They're all very different songs, and there will be a different thing to say about each of them

[@DanMcManus]

100% agree. It is completely the way it was written to be heard. I'm eager for your Abbey Road review/reaction. Discovery at its best.

[@mojk5721]

YOUR SHIRT THO! POLSKA LOVES YOU! tbh i watch all your videos & love The Beatles. Greetings from Poland!❤❤

[@realspacemodels]

Having grown up with the Beatles (I am in my 60's) I can't tell you how much fun it is to watch you experience them for the first time. Your excellent comments about the structure of the music is an added joy. I will be sad when the series is over.

[@CaptainGanja]

Loved their Let It Be album since I first heard it the summer after it came out when I was just 9. Still loving it here at age 62. Great stuff! 😎👍

[@LucasBenderChannel]

Seeing the making of this album in the Disney+ documentary was abdolutely stunning! :D

[@whydoibother1632]

Definitely awesome watching you enjoying a group that's sewn into the fabric of our lives.

[@SonofMrPeanut]

Edit: Correction on the timing (Thanks, knockknock). McCartney (1970) was recorded between Abbey Road and the Spector touch-up work on Let It Be. ---------- McCartney's first solo album (McCartney) were recordings he did at home during these sessions & Abbey Road. He basically played all the instruments (including bow & arrow?). Consider that a companion piece to this album.

[@knockknock705]

The first McCartney solo album was recorded between December 1969 and February 1970. After the basic tracks for Let It Be had been recorded and after the album Abbey Road had been released. Most of it was recorded at McCartney's London home and some at Morgan Studios and Abbey Road Studios,at that time called EMI Studios.

[@marascusbomm]

Thank god the other Beatles kept "Teddy Boy" off the Let It Be album. You can see & hear John's amused bemusement with that song in the Get Back doco. None of the other Beatles could get into it in any serious way & I can't really blame them.

[@andrewwright6445]

He plays wine glasses on "Glasses".

[@SonofMrPeanut]

@@knockknock705 Fair enough. At any rate, he was tossing the songs around during this time, and that (along w/ its release timing) make it a fitting companion piece w/ Let It Be.

[@knockknock705]

@@SonofMrPeanut Correct but he was not recording them at the same time. Cheers!

[@GregCombs100]

The Let it Be album was often panned, partly due to the reported fighting and they didn’t finish it before moving to Abbey Road. It’s truly one of my favorite Beatles albums and that’s saying alot given the wealth of premium material these guys put out in less than 10 years. It has a raw rock sound, back to their roots, which was their intent. And the Get Back film blew the constant fighting theme totally out of the water. They had some initial issues with George leaving, they got past it. What you see in that film is those guys really enjoyed playing together, even though they were acting up a bit much for the cameras in the studio. It was hard work, but especially on the rooftop concert it’s pure joy among the four, plus adding Billy Preston gave them something fresh. Even the Yoko constant presence doesn’t appear to bother the other three that much, or maybe they just got used to it by that time after the White Album.

[@SonofMrPeanut]

Too, they wanted friends around during the Get Back sessions so they could get used to playing for an audience again, hence the Hare Krishnas being around at one point.

[@DannyMercer1993]

The naked version I really think is an excellent album.

[@freanrilas]

Love your Beatles journey. I had mine between 13 to 16 years old, I’m now 42. It takes me back ☺️

[@Yasabie]

If you're a fan of George's songwriting you should definitely consider reacting to his solo album "All Things Must Pass". Arguably the best solo album out of the four of them

[@davidcarter5038]

This made me so happy. Too often I've thought of this album as their weakest and yet: Across the Universe, I Me Mine, Let It Be, The Long and Winding Road and their final UK #1 Get Back!

[@bunpeishiratori5849]

Two of Us is a great song too.

[@demonhoopa]

@@bunpeishiratori5849 You beat me to it lol

[@mars7934]

The Ballad Of John & Yoko was their last UK number 1. Just sayin

[@davidcarter5038]

@@mars7934 Oh yes - quite right! There are so many of them to keep track of!

[@thesilvershining]

“Two of Us” is one of my favorite songs ever. So fun to play & sing with a close friend, it’s kind of sad yet happy too. Just brilliant.

[@daviddixon9991]

The reason "One After 909" sounds so much like their older songs is because it's a track Paul & John wrote together as teenagers. It was a nostalgic choice.

[@ChrisCrossClash]

Don't forget to listen to the rest of the 1968/1969 single tracks before you finish on "Abby Road"

[@Fool3SufferingFools]

Including "The Inner Light," which was the B-side of "Lady Madonna."

[@johnwoods6539]

Enjoy all of these Videos...I have enjoys Reliving my first time listening to each beatles Album... and Discovering the Beatles Music...as a kid ...

[@jameshumphrey2345]

Only one more album - but there are still several singles and B sides that are definitely worth your time. Particularly “Don’t Let Me Down” is one of the most astonishing B sides of that decade.

[@stephendesborough838]

Hi Caroline, really have enjoyed this journey as well. As a 65 year old that basically grew up with the Beatles it's incredibly amazing to me to watch someone as young as yourself, and with your musical background dive into their work and break it down and enjoy it as much as I have. The Beatles also released Let it Be Naked a stripped down version that didn't have the orchestration on The Long and Winding Road, and Across the Universe. When the Beatles finished Let it Be it was shelfed. They didn't release it until after Abbey Road was released. Paul McCartney's idea for Let it Be was for the group to go back to basics. Producer Phil Spector was brought in to finish it up for release. Paul McCartney wasn't happy with it when it was released, he didn't want the orchestration added. That's why they put out Let it Be Naked. I look forward to you breaking down Abbey Road the last album they released. It was their beautiful swan song.

[@benoitrenaud519]

The Long and Winding Road is the first song that made me cry, when I was about 12. I still have a strong connection to it. Just inspired!

[@ednieto05]

I totally agree with you about the greatness of this album. In addition to the classic songs on LIB aging incredibly well, and gaining generation after generation of fans, the previously lesser-known songs like "I've Got a Feeling" "Dig A Pony" "Two of Us" "I Me Mine" are now being recognized as classics in their own right after being overshadowed for decades by the many other iconic songs on this album. LIB reminds of what a great live band they were. A supergroup before the term existed. And they were still so young at this point. George was only 25! Great job by you too, Caroline! I am new to your channel, but I am absolutely loving your videos! So very well done and entertaining! They leave me feeling very happy and entertained. I also really love your informative breakdowns! Great insight i have never seen anywhere else before! Wow! Thank you! I Look forward to seeing more of your videos! Peace and love from Portland, Oregon!

[@kingfield99]

McCartney especially is in full creative flow on this album, the music is pouring out of him.

[@JR7noir]

Across the universe is beautiful. And the sound is rare.

[@olivarionline]

This might not be the best Beatles album, especially when competing against classics such as Revolver, St. Peppers and Abbey Road, but it is one fine collection of songs. For any other band, an album with half the songs in Let It Be would be the highlight of their career.

[@gribwitch]

That's the gulf in talent between The Fab Four and the rest. The lads were light years ahead of the others. Always were, always will be.

[@aheendwhz1]

I have to say, it is my favourite Beatles album. In a similar vein like Sgt. Peppers, everything fits together and it's a journey. However, it feels much more intimate than any other Beatles album. And the songs on it are killer, too (I Me Mine, Across the Universe, The Long And Winding Road, I've Got A Feeling and Let It Be are among the best of their career - and that's just half the album). Abbey Road is my second favourite album. But only second favourite, as it does not sum up everything the Beatles stood for the way Let It Be did. Let It Be conains all the humour and "We don't take this too seriously" attitude they had. It contains stripped down performances and full-blown orchestras, without making it sound incoherent. It does contain "filler" songs like "Dig it" or "Maggie Mae", but unlike other "fillers" like "Wild Honey Pie" or "I will", they really are important cornerstones to the vibe of the album.

[@gribwitch]

@@aheendwhz1 I wouldn't call "I Will" a filler song - it's a breezy ballad of Paul's, and very pleasant to listen to. "Wild Honey Pie" and "Why Don't We Do It In The Road" are more in the filler category.

[@aheendwhz1]

@@gribwitch You're right, sorry - I just think it's boring and overrated and couldn't resist calling it a filler. But that might be another reason I like Let it Be. I like every single song of it.

[@gribwitch]

@@aheendwhz1 You like "Let It Be" with or wiithout Phil Spector's orchestration ?

[@marks672]

I always liked Spector’s treatment of The long and winding road. It was The Beatles last nr1 record on the Billboard hot100 and the big arrangement suits the song pretty well imo. It gives the song a “Swan Song Feeling” a farewell salute of the biggest musical act there ever was and ever will be. And now bring on the Zebra Crossing!

[@Goddzi]

I have to say that since discovering the “Let It Be…Naked” version of this amazing album, I can no longer listen to the over-produced Phil Spector version

[@Danjoker.]

​@@Goddzi But Paul sure can, because he plays that exact version with all the strings and orchestral elements every time he plays the Long and Winding Road live.

[@Goddzi]

@@Danjoker. but is that only because that is the more well-known way to hear the song for the audience rather than his preferred way of performing it? He was one of the people who remixed the album and removed what Spector did. Just a thought 🤷🏻

[@Danjoker.]

@@Goddzi But is still the same song. It's not like the audience wouldn't know what he was playing if he decided to take the strings out. It's just odd that he plays the Phil Spector version rather than his "preferred" version of the long and winding road.

[@dogstar7]

"In the C of key" will stay with me for days, now. I must admit, for 50 years the harp eluded me! Bravo

[@greg901]

Needs to make its way into one of your songs.

[@rikkousa]

@Call Me Caroline If you get Merch, I will buy two shirts with the use of this motto

[@Fanquesfair]

Actually, a lot of musical elements you noticed were added afterwards, by Phil Spector as a producer for the ill-fetched album which the initial intention was to be absolutely live and free from overdubs and editing. Particularly the orchestras on Across the Universe and The Long and Winding Road were added later, the last being against the will of McCartney himself. But you´ll have to see the whole Get Back documentary to understand better the proccess. Anyway, I just LOVE the way you react to this music.

[@marty48]

Since you liked this album so much, you should listen to the "Naked" version. I actually like it better than the original, and it's closer to the original intention of the band.

[@rogandbingofbingalahtravel3680]

Caroline, Just a mention that there are two official releases of the "Let it Be" album. The first, produced by Spector instead of George Martin. The Beatles, as a whole, were not impressed with Spector's "wall of sound" version of violins, etc. and thus, released, many years later, "Let it Be Naked" (raw, without the strings, etc). Personally, I prefer this version of the album but in the end, The Beatles finally got the version they intended to release with "Let it Be Naked". I hope you can review the second official version of the album. I would love to hear your comparison! As always, great analysis! Thank you!

[@flayshon]

The "naked" version of Across the Universe is probably my favorite Lennon song.

[@mikima7143]

Agree 100%. Would be nice to see Caroline react to it

[@SonofMrPeanut]

Apparently the 2021 remixes finally found a good middle-ground in the sound between Spector & Naked.

[@sterling19]

Agree! Would be really interested to hear Carloine's opinion of Let it Be Naked. Personally, I like the stripped back feel of LIBN, the Spector orchestrations are a bit gloopy for me.

[@MrBananaCheeks]

Though in watching her listen to it, I'm realizing how my opinion of the album differs from older Beatles fans because A) I don't have the nostalgia since I only started liking the Beatles a few years ago, and B) I only know Phil Spector as the guy who deserved every minute he got in prison so I have no respect for him or his work. It's not AS bad to me anymore as it was, but I still will never pick this over the Naked or 2021 versions.

[@fittyterror]

You are such a delight. Never forget that.

[@joe6096]

Caroline, the version of this album you listened to here is what was originally released to the public in 1970. But there's quite a backstory to how it was edited and mastered before release. First, this is the album that was literally made right before our eyes in Peter Jackson's "Get Back" that was released over Thanksgiving and will be out on BluRay eventually. It's still available on Disney if you're up for REALLY getting into this album and a very in-depth look at the Beatles working and writing in the studio. It's fantastic. After the Beatles finished the "Let It Be" (or now what everyone would call the "Get Back" sessions and rooftop performance), these tapes kinda sat around collecting dust as the Beatles were going through the vestiges of their breakup over the calendar year of 1969 (these recordings were all made in the month of January 1969). The Beatles did feel like they needed to do one better album before they called it quits, so they went back to their old EMI Abbey Road Studio where they started and made the Abbey Road album. That was released BEFORE the Let It Be album. As Abbey Road was released, the Beatles had officially called it quits, and also got into serious legal fighting amongst each other which lasted years. Meanwhile, these Let It Be tapes were shuffled around and landed in the lap of early 60s "Wall of Sound" producer Phil Spector (The Ronettes, Righteous Brothers) where his signature production technique included adding a literal "wall of sound" to the basic rhythm track of a song. Orchestras, extra brass sections, strings, choirs, multiple saxophones..... he always made his recordings sound "huge". So, as you will certainly see in the docuseries if you watch it (sorry for the tiny spoiler here), the Beatles were intent on making this album sound "stripped down"..... just a lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass guitar, drums, Billy Preston on keyboards, and their vocals. And they also wanted it all LIVE. No overdubs, no editing - Glynn Johns was producing the album for them and they basically told him to hit record on the tape and they will play the complete song all the way through on one single take, and that's what has to make it on the record. Phil Spector gets the tapes and things "man, Let it Be and Long and Winding Road need the wall of sound"...... so he adds the wall of sound and for the first 40 years or so those are the versions of those songs that the general public knows. Paul McCartney was pissed. I assume so was John Lennon. That was the LAST thing they wanted on those tracks. To them, he ruined them. And many people would agree, no one should have touched those tapes. Those songs were recorded as the Beatles wanted them, they weren't Phil Spector's to screw around with. Now there is the "Let it Be - Naked" album available, which has those songs as the Beatles intended, and there's also the complete Glynn Johns mix who should be credited as the album's producer - NOT Phil Spector!

[@emilsitka9537]

Phil Spector produced three John Lennon solo albums. He couldn't have been too disappointed with Let It Be.

[@joe6096]

@@emilsitka9537 True, maybe it was just Paul who was mad. To this very day anyone who asks him about it you can tell he's salty as much as he tries to be nice about it.

[@sphericalharmony1603]

It was just Paul. John actually praised Spector's work on Across The Universe. I don't know whether George ever commented, but he was in the studio when the overdubs were done and he later employed Spector for the All Things Must Pass record.

[@thesilvershining]

John was entranced with Phil Spector just as he was with Allen Klein. I think John was simply intrigued with the new sound of something “different” and was less concerned with the actual quality of the production since he thought the whole idea behind the album and most of the songs were rubbish anyway (I disagree!!!) While I personally don’t like Spector’s version of the album, I understand the appeal of it. When I heard the Naked version of the album it was SO ridiculously good it’s all I’ll listen to now. I also prefer the single version of “Let it Be” produced by George Martin-it’s the one I grew up with and is probably my favorite Beatles song ever.

[@salernolake]

Hi Caroline! Really enjoy your perspective, as always. You might be intrigued to know that the music in the MIDI breakdown of Across The Universe was added in post-production by Phil Spector - some eight months after the original recording. The song initially consisted of John's vocals and three acoustic guitars, with a wash of synthesizer near the end. John was quite happy with Phil's production, but Paul was not - particularly what Phil did to "The Long and Winding Road". In an interview from the 1990's, George Martin described the Let It Be sessions as the Beatles returning to their roots - playing stripped down arrangements of their songs. John insisted that, unlike for previous records, no post-production steps be made to fix flubbed notes, which led to songs with multiple takes, but none of the takes being clean. John was in favor of putting the whole mess out as is (he said "We might as well show the public what we sound like with our knickers down"). In the end the tapes sat on the shelf for 8 months, until John turned the tapes over to Phil Spector. Phil gave the songs the Phil Spector "Wall of Sound" treatment, which is the Let It Be album we know today. Phil must have passed the tapes through multiple channels, because what stands out to me is the muddiness of the mix. This is what made George Martin's remix of the original tapes in 2004 such a revelation. The vocals and instruments are suddenly crisp and clear, and the original stripped-down intent is honored. I respectfully recommend you listen to the Let It Be ... Naked album - just for comparison. You don't need to do a video on it, but if you mentioned your reaction in passing on a future video, I would enjoy what you have to say. Keep up the great videos, you are a ray of sunshine in an increasingly grumpy world. 😊😊

[@CuimhnighArLuimneach]

Caroline you were spot on about "One After 909" having an earlier Beatles' sound!! The song was earmarked for their first album "Please Please Me" in '63 with the band recording unfinished versions of it during those early sessions which were subsequently released in the Anthology series in the 1990s.

[@JohnMacphail-u5b]

Paul played almost every bass lick while george performed most guitar rhythm and solos while singing on every song. well done Caroline. we, all of us like the way you deliver your opinion with joy and amazement.

[@The_RedVIII]

The Long And Winding Road is easily my favorite track on the album. It's funny to think that the guys did not actually want it to be that orchestrial and wanted it to be stripped back, but I think this is probably one of the most beautiful orchestrations ever made and it is what gives the song the cherry on top. Thank you George Martin! EDIT: I was already thinking I might be wrong be thanking George Martin, because I was unsure. So yes, thank you Phil Spector in that case.

[@mostlyharmless1957]

It wasn’t George Martin who did the orchestration it was Phil Spector

[@RDRussell2]

After "Get Back" was abandoned, the studio had hundreds of hours of The Beatles, and you can't let that sit there unsold! But The Beatles had abandoned it. George Martin wasn't involved. Phil Spector was hired to come in and make something presentable. He's the one who decided the string/brass arrangements, and the additional of the choir on Long and Winding Road. The thing is, while I respect Paul McCartney's opinion, I gotta say Phil Spector just may have gotten it right. When you listen to the stripped down version of Long and Winding Road, you say to yourself, "Gee, didn't Paul hear all the possibilities here?"

[@JackKirbyFan]

@@RDRussell2 I think my personal favorite version (again IMHO) is Long and Winding Road from the "Give My Regards to Broad Street" album. The choir isn't as intense (which tells me Paul changed his mind later in life about having a choir) and I liked the sax section. I do like the stripped down version as well. Hard to believe that only Paul and Ringo survive. I'm getting too old :)

[@joeparish4989]

Thank you Phil Specter.

[@sphericalharmony1603]

Phil Spector produced it but he employed Richard Hewson to do the actual arrangements.

[@kennorris2479]

Thank you Caroline. You give Let It Be the respect and expression of joy that it deserves. I can finally hear it for the great album that it is. You hear what's there--and what's there is a great group of songs. Even with all that orchestral overkill, The Long and Winding Road is a fricking masterpiece. As is Across the Universe.

[@ronrago2696]

Finally, more Beatles! I love that you are doing this. Your good lines "I've got a big feeling" & "George Harrison, I'm kind of digging his songwriting". What I really enjoy is your spot on analysis of the song writing techniques & interperation of sounds and mixes. No matter what was going on in the day, in the end, the Beatles music just makes me feel so good, an instant ticket to happiness, an endless ride to wherever. Looking so forward to Abbey Road & your transformation to becoming a Beatles fan just like all the rest of us! Thanks...

[@Bassman2353]

Thank you, Caroline. Although "Let It Be" was recorded before "Abbey Road", by the time it came out we knew that the Beatles had broken up; listening to it was like attending a wake for me. While I love many of the songs, that initial feeling has always had an effect on my enjoyment of them. Watching your reaction was so enjoyable - you had no sense of the times and just felt the songs. And through you I felt the joy of a first-time listener. The Get Back documentary helped me appreciate their interactions with each other, but you, like me those many years ago, are simply a fan in the process of discovery. Thank you for freeing these songs from my initial feelings of the loss of the greatest band of all time.

[@dudasomewhere]

i'm very sad we've only got one left to go :( it's been so much fun waiting for these every month, thank you for the good times caroline!

[@matcomb7501]

Caroline, you could easily be a famous successful Hollywood actor. I mean it. Love watching you critique songs. ♡

[@alexobond]

I really enjoyed your videos, and your reactions made me re-enjoy the music of the Beatles and even appreciate details that I missed. I am also one of those who consider Abbey Road as their best album, but this is because they were achieving a constant evolution, it was a shame that it was their last album. If you enjoyed Let It Be, you have to watch the Get Back documentary, it's wonderful to see their creative process and also understand that the path was leading them to the need to do separate projects in order to continue growing. I recommend that if you watch the documentary you do it after making your reactions to Abbey Road because while they were recording Let It Be several songs from their latest album were outlined. And we also expect what is very difficult for those of us who enjoy the music of the Beatles, to make a list of what are your favorite songs from the beginning to the end. It was a delight to have listened to these albums with you, congratulations for this great work.

[@trusso11783]

Another great reaction. It’s hard to imagine your feelings when listening to it the first time. We had that moment many years ago. Let itBe was my first Beatles album and my mother got it for me for Christmas 1970, months after it was releases. I was and loved it but knew as much about their history as you sis when you started this journey. Those songs are all ingrained in my head. I’m not surprised about anything anymore, so when you hear something and it catches your attention, it is something that I take for granted and expect it to be there. Your ears are allowing me to re-live some of those moments that I experienced many years ago. Thanks.

[@alankerrr]

Everyone has a favourite Beatle, and what I've enjoyed most throughout these past few months of these videos is seeing you get to know them all and their different styles, and clearly becoming a McCartney girl. The Long And Winding Road has never been a particular favourite of mine but seeing you hear it for the first time made me appreciate it in a whole new way. Can't wait for Abbey Road!

[@inmundo6927]

did you hear the version from Naked? thtas how it should hv been

[@frankpentangeli7945]

I remember reading somewhere Lennon once saying that The Long and Winding Road was McCartney's last great song. I don't know that I quite agree with him, but it is a friggin' masterpiece!

[@SonofMrPeanut]

He reportedly liked "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" & was keen on Band on the Run, and "Coming Up" is what shook him into coming out of retirement to make Double Fantasy.

[@dyslexicbatnam1350]

@@SonofMrPeanut I've always found it weird that Coming Up is what did it for him

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

"The Long and Winding Road" also had controversy when Phil Spector remixed it during the final touches for the Let It Be album. McCartney was so angry when he heard Spector's overdubs, that he wrote a sharp-tongued letter to Allen Klein that said: "Dear Sir, In future no one will be allowed to add to or subtract from a recording of one of my songs without my permission. I had considered orchestrating 'The Long and Winding Road' but I decided against it. I therefore want it altered to these specifications: 1. Strings, horns, voices and all added noises to be reduced in volume. 2. Vocal and Beatle instrumentation to be brought up in volume. 3. Harp to be removed completely at the end of the song and original piano notes to be substituted. 4. Don't ever do it again. Signed, PAUL McCARTNEY cc: Phil Spector, John Eastman"

[@Viuomar]

But after "The Long and W Road" Paul wrote "Oh Darling" that John loved too

[@Revolver1981]

The Long And Winding Road is one of the worst and most boring Beatles songs.

[@conorsullivan6968]

It's a big ask, but I think you should listen to the entire Abbey Road medley (starting with You Never Give Me Your Money) in one go, or at least do that after you've stopped after each one for the video. I think you will lose some of the album because many of the songs don't work so well on their own, but as one medley is just heavenly.

[@korganrocks3995]

I couldn't agree more! I've seen one Abbey Road reaction already, and something was definitely lost by pausing between every song(and not even noticing the intros/outros sounding familiar).

[@jakewhite3132]

I feel like Golden Slumbers to the End is reasonable too, but everything that goes on when they kick in feels pause worthy because they gave it their all.

[@bruce-e-bonus]

Yep - I could happily watch an extended reaction of Caroline's face-pulls to the whole medley, followed by a redo for the breakdown. You may say I'm a dreamer.

[@gribwitch]

@@bruce-e-bonus ....But you're not the only one....

[@korganrocks3995]

@@gribwitch I hope some day she will join us(in listening to the whole medley in one go).

[@UhHuhOhYeh]

Hi Caroline congratulations on 20k subs! You deserve it. It’s been great hanging out with you while you’re vibing to the Beatles and none Beatles content. Love your videos and your smile is infectious. Have a great day

[@PickleBoot_Arts]

"I Me Mine" was the last thing they recorded together before Anthology - John Lennon had already announced he quit. Paul wrote the middle part. Lennon had dismissed this song, but it turned out to be a great lament over the Beatles' demise.

[@pestbsn]

I just watched the Get Back Documentary and George had brought it in before they even started recording either Let It Be or Abbey Road. It was in the middle of that session. John hadn't quit. He was raving a lot about this new manager he'd been introduced to: Klein. And we know what a mess that turned out being. But that's it. They were still working on several songs and George's was one of them.

[@PickleBoot_Arts]

@@pestbsn I was referring to the final version that was on "Let It Be." On the Anthology 3 collection George is heard to say "You all will have read that Dave Deev (John) is no longer with us, but Mickey, Titch and I decide to carry on the good work which has always gone down at #2." George, Paul and Ringo recorded it for the movie soundtrack album because the movie editors thought it was a rare upbeat part of the movie and needed to be on the album. That was the last thing they recorded as Beatles until "Free As a Bird."

[@nixonradio]

It's so refreshing and fun to see someone thoroughly enjoying and loving this album!

[@GrandIntellect]

As other's have mentioned, this album is put in a whole new light by the Get Back documentary. Would love to see your reaction to that, although it's a big commitment. You really get to see inside their songwriting process.

[@charlesmagliocco8932]

I love your Beatles reaction videos. Adorable.

[@stevenhiscoe7717]

What lifted this album for me was the contribution of Billy Preston and the electric piano, magic.

[@peate9]

I don't know what I like more, your comments or facial expressions. You're really a gem, and it's great seeing you fall under their spell, like we all did once. Luv ya.

[@Volidee]

On this one more than ever, I wanted to jump in and tell you about the background of these songs! Here are some quick bits: 1. The orchestral parts on Long and Winding Road, Let It Be, and Across the Universe were not written by the Beatles, but were added later by Phil Spector. 2. One After 909 is actually one of their earliest songs that was never released. You can find an old recording from the early 60s on an anthology album.

[@alicebrooke8473]

across the universe is my all time favourite beatles songs and just one of my favourite songs in general and it always makes me happy seeing people’s reaction to it!! such a beautiful song :)