Glyn Johns | The Beatles Get Back Premiere

[@xTheeLancelotx]

There is something so bizarre about having just spent three days watching Glyn look so cool and do incredible work and then see him how well he has aged. I wonder how he feels watching himself as a young man, wearing those extravagant coats and sunglasses. He looked so damn cool.

[@glynjones7158]

He never did drugs.

[@coyoteailstock9498]

@@glynjones7158 do you know that lol

[@glynjones7158]

@@coyoteailstock9498 read his Bio Soundman

[@BIGT537]

I thought the same, I also feel he still has a lovely face and an impish twinkle in his eyes.

[@patrickhenry4675]

He was more fashionable than the Beatles.

[@eldiablo8580]

One of the revelations of the Get Back film is How Cool is Glyn John's? The guy is just so easy going and easy to work with. He gets on fantastic with The Beatles and I can see why he was so in demand around that period. Awesome fella. 👌

[@miguelurrutdarkorangefan2750]

He sure went on to some epic recordings. LZ2 kinda pokes fun at his nickname by having the lady his nick name cam from on the artwork.

[@Jim_Thomas_Draper]

It's funny how in all that footage he often looks the most like a rockstar of anyone in the room!

[@evancara1]

Ask the Eagles how easy he was to work with 😉

[@Cowntsikin]

But The Beatles being The Beatles couldn't give a fuck, really hahaha. Even George Martin seemed a bit laid back about how they were doing in the studio during the Get Back sessions.

[@PsychicLoveChild]

hahaha this is a genius idea. Glyn is too cool

[@CraigCrowder]

Respect to Johns for his early take on Alan Klein. Glyn saw him for what he was.

[@mat5473]

That was a very interesting scene because he was talking to John and John wasn't having any of it. You can tell he didn't want to badmouth Klein, and that was probably because John was kind of Klein's champion within the group. Paul didn't trust him at all. John thought "He's a bastard but he's our bastard". That never works out! Bastards are bastards for a reason!

[@Cowntsikin]

He deserves a biopic. Starring Cillian Murphy.

[@sschifini]

Yes! I was thinking that too.

[@trefwoordpunk2225]

That's who he reminded me of!!! I'm very familiar with Glyn Johns but hadnt seen this much early footage of him but there was something very familiar about his face....

[@hmm3484]

That makes a lot of sense!

[@issyjas3309]

My wife who adores Murphy said exactly the same thing.

[@Caifo]

Absolutely!

[@PSYCHIX18]

This guy came to my university the other day to talk about everything. Hes incredible. I had no idea how famous he was until I went home and researched him. An unbelievable honor.

[@alphabeets]

I hope someone had an iPhone or something running to record it!

[@nataleasys9432]

Which uni you at? So cool !!

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

I do like talented people who’ve done incredible work and experienced so much but have absolutely no ego. His work is under rated.

[@chrisguygeezer]

Underrated? I think not. One of the most highly respected producers of the time. Which is why The Beatles invited him in.

[@Kooky_Duzzfutz]

He's highly "rated."

[@brianholly3555]

Not underrated by those familiar with him, but not well known to the public. I remember back in the ‘70s seeing that name show up on my favorite albums again and again and again. I had zero idea of what a producer did, but that name was the mysterious guarantee of great music.

[@crohmer]

Underrated? The guys a legend

[@bsvenss2]

Underrated? Read his Wikipedia page... _Johns produced and/or engineered with artists such as Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles (sessions), The Who, Eagles, Bob Dylan, Linda Ronstadt, Johnny Hallyday, The Band, Eric Clapton, The Clash, Ryan Adams, The Steve Miller Band, Small Faces, Spooky Tooth, The Easybeats, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Blue Öyster Cult, Emmylou Harris, Midnight Oil, New Model Army, Belly, Joe Satriani, Ronnie Lane, Rod Stewart with Faces, John Hiatt, Joan Armatrading, Buckacre, Gallagher and Lyle, Georgie Fame, Family, Helen Watson, Fairport Convention, Humble Pie, and many others._

[@triplejudy]

This guy produced one of the greatest albums of all time.; "Who's Next." Respect to him!!

[@BobKartyMusic]

If you didn’t know, Glyn wrote a wonderful autobiography called “Sound Man”.

[@OnDaBeatBoy]

oh amazing!! thanks for the recommendation

[@gonzogray81]

What a beautiful thing to see. Watching this guy do his thing in Let It Be, then look at his musical history that blew my mind, and then see him here looking so fit and healthy.

[@Slipmahoney21]

I’m watching Glyn now as a young man in Get Back, while also watching him now as an old man at the premiere of the movie! It is very odd.

[@leemcqueen500]

He looks and moves great for being 79.

[@continentalgin]

Just think how old John would look these days compared to the film. Pity, he and George aren't around to enjoy Peter Jackson's epic version of Get Back. John would have plenty of insights and laughs over it!

[@susanb5058]

I felt the same! Can’t describe it but it’s very weird!

[@Si-ew3ff]

It's probably because the film has been upscaled HD and the quality has tricked your subconscious brain into thinking you are watching something new, fresh and now, so when you see Glyn talk now, your subconscious brain gets confused, like you must've suddenly time travelled to the future. Just a theory.

[@rODIUMuk]

Agree- so weird. It’s like he’s still young

[@jgilmer]

Glyn Johns is a genius and a hero of mine. His recording techniques for drums are something I still use. Great man!

[@vargaso]

Same. It's all you need for a great drum sound.

[@trefwoordpunk2225]

The sound on this is absolutely phenomenal, I don't really rate this album of the Beatles so really never listened to it as much as I have over the course of this documentary, but the recording is absolutely sublime. I can't stand the sound of modern drums, it's interesting that they all comment that the playback is sounding exactly like the ambient sound of the performance in the room, that's exactly how a recording should sound!! None of this close mic / gated reverb crap... Funny to see a young Alan Parsons working as tape op, just a couple years later he'd be producing some absolutely amazing album aswell!!

[@kevinbarrett9615]

This man had his hand in creating some of the greatest music ever made , incredible talent.

[@angelicaquirarte]

He was just lucky to be in the room thats all

[@bobburroughs6241]

A lovely, modest man with a great track record (no pun intended).

[@markandresen1]

First time I've seen him and, yes, he's instantly likeable . . . unlike the late Spector.

[@essexboy5520]

Glyn Johns, the sharpest dressed man in the room. Should be Glyn THE MOD John's.

[@Wairoakid]

The Austin Powers coat

[@markusantonio4866]

Keith Richard’s jacket he’s wearing in Get Back.

[@Mina-ok5qm]

I enjoyed looking at him in the documentary. He's easy on the eyes and had a good presence throughout the whole film

[@jjmarz1001]

The black finger nail didn't bother you?

[@LaserBly]

@@jjmarz1001 As if thats a problem at all lol

[@TweedSuit]

A legend in his own right.

[@brgreg8725]

I really thought he came off great in this! I thought his honesty with John on Allen Kline spoke a lot about him.

[@hepphepps8356]

That impressed me a lot! Knowing a bit from the inside of what goes on in the immidiate background of the stars in the english pop industry, G. Johns must have read a book or two on war strategy and business slickness himself to make it as far as he did, but he went quite far in warning Lennon against Klein in front of an open camera. That is the stuff of legends! Unfortunately it does seem like Johns and Lennon didn’t quite have a good chemistry on the session. John didn’t wanna give him a producers credit for Let it be either.

[@dabreu]

@@hepphepps8356 He had to warn John. It was his obligation. Unfortuanately John didn't listen ato him.

[@brgreg8725]

John was an extremely intelligent person but he was almost child-like with shysters. We saw this with Magic Alex. John was the only one still thinking he wasn’t full of it in the movie.

[@justgivemethetruth]

@@brgreg8725 Who was magic Alex? Was that the guy who was rigging up equipment?

[@justgivemethetruth]

I watched the whole thing now. What did Glyn Johns say about Klein ... it's Klein, not Kline. I am not up on all of this, but I think John was none too bright on business matters, and I think McCartney refused to go along with Klein as their manager - which is what I imagined pushed them finally apart. Funny how they want to blame George for the break up - when he leaves, but George had been reportedly really angry and broken up by the end of the group and had to process that for years. I don't trust much of what come out in the media, because it's all be BS for so long -they were reading it in parts of the movie.

[@ThreeToesofFury]

brilliant! thanks for uploading this. Glyn plays a KEY role in the Get Back sessions and music that resulted from them. Thanks Glyn!!!!!!!!!

[@flyinpigmusic331]

His conversation with John about Allen Klein in part 3 was so foreboding... like, Glyn KNEW Klein was not to be trusted, but John was already under his spell. If only John listened.

[@TheUnwritersOfficialChannel]

Glyn Johns is a fantastic person and a great producer. We use his techniques for recording and never we will change the way.. Thanks so much for this video! Cheers.

[@w1lf1ewoo]

Glyn was exceptionally privileged to work with the cannon of artists he did -he must have had the respect of them for him to be continually working with the biggest names in the business..and his version of Let It Be album is probably thee best

[@marguskiis7711]

Glyn is a living great, true legend.

[@buttercup1765]

Just amazing!

[@AlanODuffy]

Wonderful to see you Glyn…. Looking good …such an inspiration to us all. Be well big time loads of love. Alan

[@seanmahoney2755]

Legend. Straight up.

[@TucumcariTimmy]

His engineered masterpiece version of "Get Back", the LP, simply was the best version ever & Mr. Johns should get more credits for his professional work.

[@grengrenhuskey]

Get back had a lot of filler. "Save the last dance for me", "Rocker", "Maggie May"... Also I missed the clever Spector cut listening to I Me Mine. BUT The rest of the album was really great imo. The nice bit of echo with alternative takes of tracks sounded really nice. His Across the universe mix especially was definitely the highlight. Shame on Specter getting rid of the droning sitar and replacing it with his overdone orchestra!! I'm glad it saw the light of day.

[@Sckott01]

I believe if Glyn's album went out the way it did, the album as we know it would be much better.

[@Cpayne30]

I don't care for the takes he chose - its like he picked the most ragged ones on purpose. Fits for some tracks but not so much others.

[@GrandIntellect]

There's a very good I Am The Eggpod podcast episode which argues for Get Back as the perfect transition album between The Beatles and Abbey Road.

[@franksound6922]

@@grengrenhuskey what has Glyn to do with selecting the songs ?! Engineering is something else

[@continentalgin]

What a great man. Highest respect for Glyn Johns!

[@PaisleyPatchouli]

Kudos, Glynn!

[@patdug286]

glyn johns was, and still is pure class...

[@Goomer]

This guy is a Legend too, humble.

[@youarewhatyouare]

Great to see him in great humour

[@hummarstraful]

Just watched the movie and also just discovered Glyn's mixes of the album Get Back. I hope he made a lot of dough and is living comfortably.

[@マシュードーラン]

GLYN!!! He was a great “character” throughout the documentary and I’m glad he got to enjoy this!

[@Tom-hk6ub]

He was there ! He's in the film !

[@ricobowen312]

There he is the man!! Such respect 🙏!!

[@cfcantagallo]

I totally agree with Glyn Johns....the combination of the sound in their voices was the key to their success. Their voices were completely different but the blend was remarkable and made an unbelievable sound! And as far as the disagreements, it happens every day everywhere. So why should the The Beatles have been so different from anyone? They were also in an industry where their creativity, talent and individualism were so critically important to the success of the band. Without a doubt, there were going to be differences among them. They were also growing up and maturing personally and artistically and doing it in a glaring spotlight for all to see.

[@slammajamma5435]

It was more than that even though the voices were phenomenal & special. The intelligence, those lyrics, 4 guys driving each other, the experimentation, it made them a genius band with a catalogue that won’t be topped.

[@cfcantagallo]

@@slammajamma5435 I absolutely agree with you. They were the 'TOTAL' package! But I think what Glyn Johns was saying and what I believe is that their sound was 'The Key' to people paying attention to them. I know it got my attention and I was only 6 yrs. old. Not much keeps the attention of someone that age. But I heard them for the first time in '64 on a radio I received as a Christmas present in '63. It was right before the Ed Sullivan appearance and I just remember loving the sound of their voices. And of course after seeing them on TV, it only fueled the fire. And so it began, a love affair with The Beatles that was long and everlasting!

[@MarkParker]

Love this man. What a career.

[@calwells5612]

Glyn Johns - yet another genius in the room. What am AMAZING career. Holy smokes, the acts he's worked with!!

[@robertJ14]

Should've come to the premiere in one of his 1969 outfits

[@jjmarz1001]

The fur coat.

[@epdOctarina]

Yay, Glynnis! It's beautiful to see him. He was such a big part of this. Some of his mixes were beautiful, in particular, I like his Let it Be mix better than any other that has been released. Also John's very rough voice in I've Got a Feeling.

[@kingslaphappy1533]

Amazing guy, what a talent!

[@sledzeppelin]

An absolute legend.

[@jmkmusicpedals]

The man has a drum miking method named after him that every recording engineer worth their salt knows. His contributions to sound engineering is as significant as the Beatles are to the sounds themselves.

[@angelicaquirarte]

I think he was very lucky to been called by the Beatles, the guy really make good conections in those days he was everywhere, and god nows why, i read some things in his book and i was quite jelous, very lucky fella, in the 60s ,they see you good looking and well dress and you get pick to do something, many of those people doesn't even now why they were called for

[@genericname34]

Lowkey, the Glyn Johns mix is the best version of the Let It Be album, I love his versions of the songs

[@rixvspinner]

Glyn and his brother Andy were the most well respected recording engineers. Glynn worked with the Rolling Stones, The Who (producer and engineer), Beatles, Pete Townshend's solo work and many more. A great example of his work is Pete Townshend and Ronnie Lane's Rough Mix album. The album name is meant to be ironice since It is really well produced and recorded by Glynn Johns. It would be great to see a documentary about Glyn and Andy.

[@HankFinkle11]

Liked when he (correctly) said that disagreements and falling outs are common when creative people are involved. Of course, he’s absolutely correct. He observed it several times through his career. Would liked to have heard a few examples of Townshend telling Daltry to piss up a rope (Daltry punched him once).

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Glynis - great to see him now, the day after i watched him being super cool

[@joeschmoe1794]

Glyn Johns is so cool.

[@0000song0000]

Glyn is the MVP of that album, and I never noticed til Peter Jackson's edit of the footage. 🙌🏻 #Respect

[@champ10ns08]

Most Valuable Producer? Absolutely ✌️ & ❤️

[@thefilmandmusic]

Glynwed is a legend ..Every band squabbles….

[@JohnnyPappas]

His jackets and style were one of the best things about that documentary.

[@jjmarz1001]

That fur coat was something else. It belongs in a museum.

[@tbeau6663]

Top man

[@emilefeltesse]

What man doesn't want to become as cool as this man when he gets old? I think he is just brilliant, no wonder why he was there.

[@paulpablo7810]

Best band ever Beatles

[@garyengler165]

A man who has a aged. very gracefully - in all ways.

[@supershinyguywithabeard9511]

best dressed person on get back

[@rappere11]

The great Glyn Johns.

[@fidoz2370]

Glyn Johns was cool as hell in the doc. I want that white furry coat of his.

[@jeffblack5024]

Sartorial and audio production hero.

[@johnbernhardt2335]

I was surprised at how charming he was in the film.

[@jakelowman5721]

He was the coolest looking cat i ever did see in that doco

[@adamgutteridge9664]

The Beatles are not a blend of four unique voices. They are: a melodic genius who played contrapuntal bass; an incredibly intelligent literate front man; a drummer with the knack of feeling and playing the song, a lead guitarist with a unique tone, and two lead singers who could always find the most creative harmonies to sing against each other. Oh, and four unique voices

[@stylembonkers1094]

And the lyrics, their manner, their style, their meassage.

[@captainfeedback1]

You missed out Lennon...

[@adamgutteridge9664]

@@captainfeedback1 That's the incredibly intelligent literate front man

[@adamgutteridge9664]

@@stylembonkers1094 Yes, that's the incredibly intelligent literate front man

[@captainfeedback1]

@@adamgutteridge9664 yep... I know who you meant.

[@hilmermejia4966]

Glyn Johnes and his renowned work with The Beatles and vindicated thanks to Peter Jackson's Get Back documentary

[@bungle3912]

He told the Beatles to stay away from Allen Klein - if only they'd listened. He was so cool in the documentary, especially his clothes. Amazing dude.

[@ferraridinoman]

Comes across as a really nice guy!

[@seanwolcottmusic]

Glyn - what a guy!!!

[@RS-pp7ng]

Great man.

[@frogizel2998]

his smile is indifferent since the 60s

[@Customsaberparadise]

his dress sense and fashion was brilliant in 1969

[@Diamond_Skies]

Absolutely! And for a man approaching 80, he still dresses well.

[@MediaWest]

glyn is also a legend, the albums he worked on are classic.

[@alanhunter5623]

Outstanding. Think about what his ears have heard!

[@iluvugoldenblue]

he was the daddy they were needing during the album

[@johnryan3913]

Glyn's role in dozens of classic records and careers cant be overstated. He worked on numerous Stones albums, the Beatles, produced the Faces, that is three of the greatest British bands of all time.

[@StratsRUs]

Led Zeppelin One. His brother worked on other Zep albums too.Including IV.

[@stefanhamilton8713]

The Who

[@johnryan3913]

@@stefanhamilton8713 The Who Too!

[@stefanhamilton8713]

@@johnryan3913 :)

[@ghostriderinthesky6685]

Haven’t heard the Smiths yet?

[@randybailin4902]

Glyn tried to warn Lennon about Allen Klein (as shown in the movie). Mick and Keith told Paul to stay away from Klein and Paul listened. Ultimately Klein played a big role in accelerating the demise of the Beatles and later screwed over John and George in their solo careers. Klein later spent time in jail. You tried, Mr. Johns.

[@dubdub4862]

Perfect...

[@HarryBalz-mx3ss]

Great comments from everyone. Don’t forget his work with The Eagles and Pink Floyd. An all around awesome dude!👍❤️🙋‍♂️

[@davidhilliardmusic]

Cool dude and a great sound engineer, check out his book Sound Man if you're into behind the scenes recording studio stuff.

[@lovbladkarl-olof3975]

Glyn Johns is a fabulous producer. If only Because of Who’s Next!

[@Ash_Hudson]

Legend.

[@JayGideon-7]

I grew up listening to the very first couple of Steven Miller band albums. This is when I was 14 15 years old. Of course I had no idea that there was a man behind this like an artist with a pallet pushing it all together. This interview is fantastically interesting.

[@Piggy-Oink-Oink]

He also produced The Eagles first couple albums

[@soundped]

He makes a great point about their voices. It reminds me of the main problem with the Yesterday movie. Having only one fellow sing the songs was a major fail. Should have been two people, because the harmonies were so key to their sound.

[@mchaggis622]

That’s a great observation Michael. I couldn’t put my finger on why it didn’t soar like it could have but I think that is it. I certainly liked it but it could have been so much more.

[@gunpowderboardgames]

Legend! Would love to have a pint with GJ

[@The_RedVIII]

He looked so much like Cillian Murphy when he was young. I was thinking if they ever made a biopic with Johns in it, Cillian Murphy needs to play him.

[@antoninbesse795]

Legend

[@wolfie316781]

This man is responsible for how the band sounded on record what an awesome legacy to have

[@angelicaquirarte]

Funny is that lennon never like his mix honestly her make some mistakes, if McCartney never called him he probably never be there.

[@bobwalker200]

An interview with the questions edited out … unbelievable.

[@StillLivingInMomsBasement]

"MY FIRST VIDEO." Unprofessional.

[@polytheneprentiss1534]

I wish we could have heard the actual questions, though. Does anybody know the source of this interview? ------------- Glyn Johns was pretty freaking cute back in the day! 🔥

[@johnbowers7864]

He produced the first 2 Eagles albums, and Desperado is my favorite by them.

[@ErnieV76]

Can someone help me out? The Glyn Johns version is the Naked Sessions and Spector the Album that was released? 🤔

[@lifeisnice23]

Yes they are and Glyn's version is way better than the official album.

[@ErnieV76]

@@lifeisnice23 Ok thanks! Yes, I really liked those too. 👍🏼

[@itsgoubie]

He kept that easy going nature that we saw in the movie. He genuinely looked like a nice guy and he actually is, apparently.

[@jimsanger]

Like George later said 'The microscopes that magnified the tears'

[@you_know_who_i_am2249]

So did you notice, in the movie, that young Glynis looks a lot like Cilian Murphy?

[@haywoodjblome4768]

YES

[@ToddLorencmusic]

Yes totally

[@cameronrobertson5977]

Yeah saw it instantly I was hoping other people would notice

[@Zim96]

What a cool dude.

[@KeizerHedorah]

Still a fashion icon to this day

[@topologyrob]

I love how he contextualises it all, not going with the Beatles exceptionalism which seems to be expanding all the time. There were other musicians working in 1969.

[@trouble5085]

It's funny, but I wonder how we'd all feel about the album had it been release both as Glyn wanted it and chronologically before Abbey Road. As much as folks in hindsight might disparage the Phil Specter version, it IS brilliant and is WAS important. VERY important.

[@chrisnolan5607]

Paul no.2 (Billy) didn't like John getting all those one liners in there, so he changed history and put out Let it Be Naked. = A totally different album, different track sequencing, no Phil Spector orchestrations, a different weaker George guitar solo on Let it Be and lastly, Don't Let Me Down = a version with John singing flat pitched. Hence, Billy becoming the Alpha Beatle?

[@johnp515]

@@chrisnolan5607 Yawn

[@chrisnolan5607]

@@johnp515 Just stay asleep...

[@vitocasola4309]

@@chrisnolan5607 🥱

[@brgreg8725]

@@chrisnolan5607 yes yes. What part of flat-earth did they find Billy Campbell at? Please go on-it’s fascinating

[@loontil]

so true "the combination of the sound of their voices..." so good..... ...always thought that, thanks Glyn for backing me up...

[@denabergman6543]

Who hasn’t had a “Barney”? Glyn normalizes a situation simply.