FIRST TIME HEARING | The Beatles | Across The Universe | REACTION

[@guymontag349]

The Beatles were simply the best band that ever was.

[@sitarnut]

Truth! No one else comes close....

[@pradeepsen5780]

Agree,, from India. Just 6 years, and they created a musical universe that was unique and charming.

[@christianmarler2253]

@@pradeepsen5780 I agree completely. I guess you are saying 1963-1969? The Beatles as a band name started in 1960, 2-3 years before they released their first breakthrough hits. Before 1960, they were a band but with 4 other band names, and not yet famous, but you are absolutely right, they were only working as a famous band for about six years! That's unbelievable! Around 30 #1 hits, 100's of brilliant songs, 13 great albums, 3 movies (they had little involvement with Yellow Submarine, the 4th movie), all in 6 years! The Let It Be album was released in 1970, and a couple of recording sessions occurred in early 1970, but without Lennon. [Wikipedia]

[@armadillotoe]

Collectively and individually they wrote most of the soundtrack to my life.

[@jiles7726]

they were a miracle

[@BelfastManUtdTherapy]

The Beatles were put on this earth by something bigger than our minds can understand. Its not normal to be this talented.

[@b00ts4ndc4ts]

🎉Music is a gift sent by God, weather you play or listen it is in us all. How it can take us away to somewhere else or bring us together. It can break down barriers, make us happy or sad. Even a simple drum will make us tap our feet. Powerful stuff music.

[@SteveAubrey1762]

Well said!

[@davidwalker5054]

I can't believe the Beatles went from catchy radio friendly pap to this masterpiece in a few years

[@jonathanmarkham1998]

Love the Beatles. Probably the best band of all time but this is a bit cringy. In terms of pure talent, they’ve been surpassed.

[@robertmartin1807]

@@jonathanmarkham1998yes but the Melodie’s are unmatched! The composition and its there forever

[@Richb144]

She gets it. I'm so glad that future generations have the sense and the sensitivity to appreciate the art and artistry of their previous generations.

[@rickroll9086]

@@Richb144 Who doesn’t? Seriously. And who creates music content that hasn’t heard the Beatles? Sigh. This is what’s wrong with ‘future generations’, all faux ‘content’.

[@robert9407]

After seven decades,the Beatles have had the “most” influence on the world than ANY other band ever and still have so much influence.

[@niccymak8243]

I wish what you have said was true. The unimaginative, repetitive dross I hear daily says otherwise.

[@Codex7777]

It's pretty much universally accepted that the Beatles are the most influential music artists of all-time. :)

[@captainmoretokin2172]

@@niccymak8243 In my 69 years on earth, you are the first one i have ever heard of that doesn't like their music. Hmmm, interesting.

[@rainbowqueen1872]

We’ll never see their like again. They changed pop music forever.

[@braudabo]

In February 2008, to celebrate their 50th anniversary, the NASA transmitted this Beatles classic to the direction of the Pole Star, which is more than 400 light years away. So the Beatles are universal. 😀

[@captainmoretokin2172]

And this song is on the gold disk on the voyager deep space probe 47 years ago. the probe is still sending data back to earth

[@braudabo]

@@captainmoretokin2172 It isn't. It's the following playlist: Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F, first movement Java: court gamelan, “Kind of Flowers” Senegal: percussion Zaire: Pygmy girls’ initiation song Australia: Aboriginal songs “Morning Star” and “Devil Bird” Mexico: “El Cascabel” Chuck Berry: “Johnny B. Goode” New Guinea: men’s house song Japan: flute, “Crane’s Nest” Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita No. 3 in E major for violin, Gavotte en rondeau Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: The Magic Flute, “Queen of the Night” aria Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic: chorus, “Tchakrulo” Peru: panpipes and drums Louis Armstrong and His Hot Seven: “Melancholy Blues” Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic: bagpipes (2:30) Igor Stravinsky: Rites of Spring, sacrificial dance (4:35) Johann Sebastian Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2, Prelude and Fugue in C, No. 1 Ludwig van Beethoven: Fifth Symphony, first movement Bulgaria: “Izlel je Delyo Hagdutin” Navajo Indians: night chant Anthony Holborne: “The Fairie Round” Solomon Islands: panpipes Peru: wedding song China: “Flowing Streams” India: raga, “Jaat Kahan Ho” Blind Willie Johnson: “Dark Was the Night” Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet No. 13 in B flat, Op. 130, Cavatina

[@captainmoretokin2172]

@@braudaboI thought i heard Carl Segan saying it was on the list back in the day. If it really wasn't then it should have been. I got to see the official list. Where did you get it from? I do remember hearing Louis Armstrong, Bach, Beethoven, Blind Willy, Mozart and the Indian chant , but could have sworn i heard him say the Beatles Across the Universe.

[@braudabo]

@@captainmoretokin2172 Search for "Playlist for the voyager 1 and 2"

[@jamesrobiscoe1174]

How wonderful, aligning the two phenomena.

[@coconut580]

John wrote that song just so that it would be heard by someone like you who instantly understands it at the deepest level!!!Mission accomplished!!l☮♥

[@gojilover]

"Limitless undying love which shines around me like a million suns and calls me on and on across the universe ..." that line always brings tears to my eyes. Incredible lyric.

[@gaylelee1999]

Me too ❤

[@danielgrubb9668]

Across the Universe and Let It Be on the same album. The two most cosmic songs ever written.

[@GuitarsRule]

Cosmic? I'd have to add, #9 Dream.

[@AcidicSceptic]

Anyone who doubts Lennon's genius hasn't heard this song.

[@frankmarrero7088]

Or "If I Fell".

[@keepinganonymous3631]

@@AcidicSceptic Or In My Life

[@karaamundson3964]

@@AcidicSceptic 💯

[@charlescuba5487]

Or, Gimme Some Truth.

[@danjohnson2986]

I’d play the acoustic and sing this to my daughter. As she got older she’d sing it. The other week she was singing her first baby to sleep and we were FaceTiming. She sang this song. Talk about a full circle moment hitting your soul. Weepy just typing this thinking about it.

[@Finnatic]

@@danjohnson2986 🫶

[@karloarsch1579]

Amount of tissues needed?

[@brucemarmy8500]

God, that's a beautiful story. My hero yet lives.

[@steffanhoffmann]

@@danjohnson2986 🇬🇧 🤝 🇺🇸

[@Charlesguzman-q9u]

Beautiful!

[@jamesdrynan]

One of Lennon's most esoteric, beautiful lyrics. " Pools of sorrow, waves of joy are drifting through my open mind..." Brilliant!

[@jimblc05]

@@jamesdrynan This is George Harrison song !!

[@lawsonj39]

@@jimblc05 No, it's John Lennon.

[@jimblc05]

@@lawsonj39 yes your right I was half asleep and tried to remove it lol

[@Stephen0001]

It’s actually “through my opened mind”. Past tense. His mind has already been opened to receive those pools of sorrow and waves of joy. Sort of expands the meaning of it all. I agree though, such beautiful lyrics.

[@meStephenFitzpatrick.]

I'm an old man now . The music of my youth . And in the here and now glad to share the joy with those that appreciate eternal genius.

[@neilscarratt3568]

JOHN LENNON AT HIS VERY BEST ACROSS OUR UNIVERSE ... TREMENDOUS 🎤🎸🎉

[@raywood7092]

Once The Beatles have touched you nothing will be the same again.

[@IvorPresents]

This one was John once again speaking his soul. A wonderful tune that transcdnds itself spiritually. John indeed speaks to my soul.

[@vicprovost2561]

They go right to your soul no matter what song of theirs you listen to, they are all great! Pick any of their tunes and enjoy! 🔥🎵🎸🎤🎸🎹🎶🔥

[@lauracampagne-gregorits2648]

And how small we r compared to the universe and how amazing The Beatles were and forever.

[@MERISI001]

A talent beyond comprehension.

[@ringer737]

Best lyrics ever written!! John said they drove him out of bed to write them down and he felt that he was merely channeling them.

[@coolbreeze5683]

I'm learning the ukelele and most of the beginner songs are Beatles songs. Their song structures are quite easy. It's the emotion and storytelling they put into it is what makes their music remarkable. They took LSD, took trips to India and studied spirituality. As someone who does Buddhist meditation, I hear mantras all throughout their music and the poetry in their lyrics very much expresses what we can all experience when we turn inwards and discover our own light. No LSD or other substances needed but I don't judge those who try it.

[@MessyMessier83]

According to john, he was laying in bed trying to sleep and the rest of the household members were making noise and he was angry, then he heard his baby son giggling and carrying on. Then the words just came to him. How beautiful.

[@wonderland1985]

@@MessyMessier83 I think he was having another heated argument with Cynthia and it inspired him to write it.

[@mondeoman1954]

I love your reactions to the Beatles, I grew up with them, (born in 1954) they are the soundtrack to my life, nothing else compares. They caused social changes with their music and foresight. For me, no two tracks are remotely like another, and their lyrics are so insightful.

[@ed.z.]

1951 saying, very well said.

[@Peter-oh3hc]

1956 agrees. Well said

[@Talldude88]

1953, saw them in their first tour for $5 bucks. Those were the days. And the music was so good!

[@jerrypost9651]

Same here. Man, we were lucky.@@ed.z.

[@collabaleine6937]

Another 1954 baby here - and totally agree with your comments. Our lives would have been impoverished without these guys

[@ubilo]

Pure Lennon Poetry. Just wonderful.

[@lennypersonalized]

Your reaction almost hade ME tearing up! I am from LIverpool and have been listening to the Beatles for more than 4 decades.

[@lauracampagne-gregorits2648]

She made me cry!!

[@fjborg6978]

Over 6 decades for me. One of the many songs by the Beatles that move me.

[@DeanWinegarden]

I love the way music touches your soul.

[@JoélW608]

I Love The Beatles and I Love You Sarah. Anyone who can appreciate good music no matter the genre, is beautiful in my eyes!!

[@davidlee6720]

you said it all. One of Lennon's best and that is saying something. Bless you John. Him and Paul in one group! Then George released all of his work, Ringo the perfect drummer for their work too, I was so lucky to live through that time.

[@clivewatson3609]

Sorry ye they were amazing but not great muscians

[@captainmoretokin2172]

@@clivewatson3609 ; Even they said that. The term they used as the silver beatles i believe was '' raunchy'' correct me if i;m wrong.

[@elowishusmirkatroid4898]

You see why we oldies were and still are shattered by John's death. Imagine what he may have created if his life hadnt been cut so short.

[@karaamundson3964]

I collapsed...and I was not the type to fall on my knees weeping

[@Talldude88]

"Jai Guru Deva" can be understood as "Victory to the Great Teacher" or "Hail the Divine Teacher."

[@BobGeogeo]

My Beatles fan older sister heard this as "Hi Guru Dev, va Om," bring a reference to a less famous guru than the Maharishi, "va" as Spanish for go and Om is obv. So 'hey you just go away and chant your Om.' 1980s, pre Internet, and she was an English major.

[@papercup2517]

As I understand it, 'guru' can also mean, more specifically, one who brings us from darkness to light. So you could also see the line as hailing that divine force that enables our minds and hearts to open to receive the illumination of higher truth. This Teacher or conveyor of our souls from one state to the next could be anyone or anything in the Universe or just something calling us from deep within our hearts.

[@chrisjenkins6120]

The Beatles touched your spirit then… and still do today by settling into your soul.

[@gilly2bad]

Welcome to The Beatles. I discovered them as a small child in the 70's, fell in love and have lived in the Beatles' rabbit-hole happily ever after. Enjoy.

[@stangovers7441]

Sarah, you are a beautiful person. Yes, George Harrison was a very spiritual person. He spread love with his music. Om.

[@grahamechambers6642]

He was indeed, although this song was written and sung by John.

[@jthaban20]

I've always said the Beatles are magic. ❤

[@davidevans3175]

Born in 1956, the Beatles were my childhood.

[@nordogvids]

@@davidevans3175 me too, born in 56, on the elemntary school playgroundmy friends and I pretended to be the Beatles in oder to get the girls to chase us,which they did.

[@Carmelo-y3r]

One of my favorite. The Beatles have the the unbelievable ability to set the perfect music for the lyrics of their songs. Everything perfectly matched and fit so well. No other band, no matter how good they are can do this to every single song they created. Touched for more than human comprehension.

[@ubilo]

You are spot on.

[@nilserikjakobsen6969]

Rolling stones have allso wrihten some really sensitive loving songs

[@thewizard6077]

That was a wonderful, wonderful reaction to one of the most beautiful songs ever written. More Beatles please. Peace

[@markoliver630]

Beatles Forever

[@ocnlltgic]

This song still brings my hard old eyes to tears.

[@tonyneal4716]

I've been mesmerised by the magic of the Beatles sound for the last sixty years. You're correct, this song has such an out of the world experience. When I hear it, I always think that I'm travelling on the outskirts of the solar system.

[@aprilstewart5929]

Imagine hearing this as a 10-year-old. I thought I'd never walk again.

[@bumperu]

There are times when The Beatles take us to the church of humanism. We are here. We are important.

[@Turtledove2009]

Oh that is so well said!

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

When every great masterpiece has been painted, written, orchestrated, listened to and enjoyed. Where is there go.? There will be many charlatans, pretenders and also rans, manufacturing imitation products. But true genius will always stand head and shoulders above the crowd within the fields of creativity. I find myself still waiting for the next revelation.

[@MichaelWardrop-n6r]

One of the most beautiful songs ever and one of the most beautiful reactions and analysis ever.Tears in my eyes too. Thank you so much Sarah. I haven't heard Across the Universe in decades, it certainly did not disappoint.

[@davidhanson8681]

The phrase "Jai guru deva om" that repeats in the song is a mantra in Sanskrit. "Jai" means "praise" or "hail," "guru" means "teacher," "deva" means "god," and "Om" is the primal sound of the universe in Hinduism.

[@hilariousname6826]

Thank you - now I know why I could never figure out what he was singing there!

[@danielkokal8819]

this song fills you up. its one of the most beautiful songs Ive ever heard.

[@cjmacq-vg8um]

believe it or not the beatles thought this was a throw away song. they gave it away, FREE, to the charity "the world wildlife fund" who put it on an album with other artists to raise money. phil spector later included his version of the song repleat with mass orchestration on the beatles last album "let it be." there's 3 versions of this song now. the 'let it be" version, the "wildlife fund' version and the version that appears on mccartney's reworking of "let it be" called "let it be naked" that removes all the phil spector influences from those songs. you're hearing the phil specter "let it be" version. its one of my favorite lennon compositions which aptly demonstrates lennon's knack for word play and lyrical imagery. thanks for the video.

[@kevinwalsh9788]

Been decades since I last heard this. Thanks for a memory and can see you enjoyed the song.😊

[@MrBobo131313]

As an Indian woman, you understand this more than us! Thanks! Cheers from Marseille, France!

[@junplanas1403]

BEATLES 4 EVER ✌️✌️✌️✌️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@graemejones6530]

Beautiful reaction ❤ The Beatles are a gift !

[@michaelparks6120]

I felt the very dame way the first time I heard the Beatles.....really knocked me over.

[@robertm7071]

The society and educational system today in Britain means you will never find anyone with this level of creativity, intelligence, and imagination now.

[@andreshernandez1180]

Please listen to *Because* for something completely different from The Beatles... as usual 👍🏼

[@SarahDengler]

Oh I have! It’s still blocked 🚫🥲

[@han36solo]

Incredibly beautiful song and wonderful reaction Sarah. You rock!

[@b00ts4ndc4ts]

Watching your baptism into the Beatles was truly awesome. Thanks for letting me experience it. Beautiful ❤

[@MichaelWardrop-n6r]

The Beatles always inspire me and your reactions are inspirational too. I love that you discovered some of the greatest music ever! Just amazing.

[@stuartmalcolm5854]

When I listen to this record it always makes me cry,it reminds me of my parents and just how wonderful mankind can be.

[@bowtangey6830]

Sarah, you're reaction shows your poetic soul.♥

[@Blue-qr7qe]

I'm glad you're in our universe, Sarah -

[@deaddocreallydeaddoc5244]

I graduated from high school in 1970. I was up for the draft. The Beatles had just broken up and this album came out. This song was one of those that marked the time. Quite the opposite, the world was never going to be the same. The melody and whistful sadness of it fit, but not the lyrics. Nothing's going to be the same. Nothing's going to be the same.

[@jerrypost9651]

Another beautiful reaction from you, Sarah.❤ John Lennon's lyrical gift was without master at times. This song is certainly emblematic of that. 😊 I love that you love The Beatles. 👍

[@jmoses580]

What a beautiful young lady! I grew up listening to the Beatles in the late 60s and have never stopped. Thank you for sharing your heart during this! It was so beautiful!!!! Thank you

[@gregroberts8240]

one of my first albums, i believe i was 8 or 9 when my older sister gave to me from her own collection. listened to it endlessly. the entire side 1 absolutely incredible ,sooooo diverse ,dig it ! that album is long gone, however theres a copy still in its wrapper on a shelf in my room that im looking at right now! a true treasure!

[@raywood7092]

Thank you for this very touching video to one of my favorite Beatles songs.

[@christianmarler2253]

"Limitless, undying love..."

[@danrieke9988]

Of all the reactions to music across KZbin, I love yours the most. So pure. So True. So honest.

[@dunki-dunki-dawg]

Pools Of Sorrow-Waves Of Joy. Dudes and Dudettes....it's beautiful.

[@toietmoi10312345123]

I'm a fan of space. The Beatles make me dream with my eyes wide open every time I listen to this song. And I feel like traveling through galaxies far far away.❤

[@hognaut]

John Lennon wrote some brilliant tracks but this is my favourite, pure beauty, love your reaction

[@mikephalen3162]

This is my favorite song from the Beatles' third and final period.

[@philipmontanti7344]

John Lennon was a musical genius!

[@edgarsnake2857]

That was beautiful, Sarah. I loved your reaction to this somewhat overlooked masterpiece of John and The Beatles.

[@MrMoggyman]

This Beatles song is one of their most beautiful. I adore it, so so beautiful it touches my soul and moves me to tears. Try too Here Comes The Sun, another beautiful song curtesy of George Harrison.

[@miccfischer4795]

John and George will always be my favorites!

[@frodo289]

One of the most butiful songs ever

[@JeanCollier-ps5qh]

I was so fortunate to have seen The Beatles in 1965 at the Atlanta Stadium. I was 15. My early favorites were and are: LOVE ME DO. YESTERDAY, EIGHT DAYS A WEEK, DAY TRIPPER, SOMETHING, HERE COMES THE SUN and later HEY JUDE, WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY WEEPS, IN MY LIFE, THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD, LOVE, LOVE ,LOVE, GET BACK, DONT LET ME DOWN. I PROMISE YOU WILL LIKE EVERY ONE OF THESE CLASSIC SONGS.

[@keitheddie5]

I love your reaction. I grew up with them. They were the most magical concept to ever arrive on this earth. It was an honor to grow up in their time.

[@debjorgo]

I like the 'restless wind inside a letterbox' line.

[@garyhamalainen1651]

I an see this song reached you and it IS a beauty. I probably don't even get the full meaning 'cause I never even got around to trying to understand what the refrain is all about. But the imagery in the verses alone is extraordinary writing by Lennon. He has to be one of the greatest musical lyricists ever and to think how young he was at the time....... it was a long way from "I Want To Hold Your Hand" Beautiful reaction as always Ms.Sara : )

[@MessyMessier83]

The Beatles = Love. Just love one another. Stop hurting each other.

[@7colliemac]

John was my favourite Beatle .. but he certainly was no angel, let’s leave it at that. But his voice is second to none & his song writing can be cutting or soft & surreal.. I first heard the Beatles when I was 14.. I knew there was something different about a sound no one else had. I’m 74 now, & had tears listening to this song, it took me back to 1969/70 when I bought the record. Nice reaction, honest & heartfelt.

[@alastairtopham5939]

Wonderful reaction from Sarah, and so true, she sums up everything that is brilliant about this song and melody. The composition by the Beatles is hauntingly beautiful.

[@stuartsiglain3972]

The Beatles got words to express the feeling that they had. The Indian words were sung for the meaning.

[@4rah46]

Listening to the Beatles changed my musical world

[@lmjhoney]

She shows a beautiful spirit

[@walterhoenig6569]

My favorite Beatles tune.

[@jamesmonahanmusic]

Holy-smoke, what a wonderful video.

[@RowanFerguson-r2n]

Sarah, I love the way you reacted to this. How you realised the love that inspired the song and the depth of the thinking behind it.

[@donhosmer8159]

67 and thank you For experiencing The Beatles

[@UsterKoolageArt]

I am a boomer, a ☮️💟 and Woodstock gal, and so glad to see young people embracing our wonderful tunes from the 1960's and 70's. There is so much out there, and John Lennon was an icon. ❤️

[@SergePoitras-hj4ip]

Bringing the emotions out is a Beatles thing. Seeing your reaction is beyond cool!

[@eddiefay7777]

How can someone not have heard of the Beatles? enjoy!

[@strathman7501]

Priceless lyric from Lennon. And i like the Spector production on this one.

[@mikejohnson7473]

@@strathman7501 Spector butchered it

[@strathman7501]

@@mikejohnson7473 Many people think so. John liked it, though - said Spector "did a damned good job" with the original "lousy" recording.

[@Richard-k8x]

Because it makes us both cry I love you bless be

[@mariaangelicabrunellsolar7086]

Great reaction, Sarah, you expressed so beautifully the meaning of this song!

[@Jamesdelaney-j8c]

Just the best ever

[@mervyngilham2349]

A bullet in NY changed John's beautiful world at that time. So sad. As for this song its beautiful. Never forgotten John RIP.

[@davidwilsonBC]

I have spiritual friend who sees John when he stops for a visit. Folks 'on the other side' are doing very well. In the book "Great Minds Speak to You" John speaks to us. Oh, it was a very sad day. But John's fine now. 😇🙏❤

[@StanEngland]

One of the many 'greatest song every written" that the Beatles created.

[@michaelmacek474]

Wow! The best part about watching you react to these songs is that it reminds me of when I first heard them. I'm able to recapture the emptions I felt. Thank you!

[@JAMESGANG-f5u]

I believe that great REAL music can put a unique light and perspective on the listener. This woman is a real person. REAL You can see by the way this REAL music effects the REAL person. Powerful stuff. Real = Beautiful

[@eternalme6077]

The Beatles are one of the few Artists that come to the Earth but once in a millennium. Their body of work in a relatively short time is So Extensive that there will be something for Everyone no matter who or what you are. Of course this is one of my favorite John songs, I remember an interview with the late Great Sir. George Martin, he said that if you wanted to know which Beatle penned a particular song, an easy way to know is that whichever Beatle is singing it, that is a good indication of which one wrote it. Anyways I love the Beatles and it just warms the cockles of my heart to see the younger generation's appreciation for the sound track of my life.............🎸♥️