Rapper FIRST time reaction to The Beatles - In My Life!! They really don't miss...

[@Chamomileable]

7 years, 7 months, 24 days. That's how long the Beatles were together. And they managed to completely reshape popular music for the rest of history.

[@tinamakaneole]

Amen to that. ❤

[@deborahpaley21]

broke up 54 years ago.

[@MeMe-mq4zu]

John paul and george recored in spite of all the danger in 1958 so they were together a lot longer than 7 years

[@Bassman.9]

@@MeMe-mq4zuHe meant as The Beatles.

[@spacecadet35]

@@MeMe-mq4zu - The classic line up of John, Paul, George and Ringo only came into existence on 18th August, 1962. Before that they had a different drummer.

[@jakhaughton1800]

Rubber Soul was a major turning point in the Beatles music. One of my favourite albums.

[@jankauffman4753]

But each record - they get better more defined .. and they were ever changing and you can hear the difference in each album❤

[@betseyr.9081]

But we all know Sgt Pepper was then breakout album that shook up the music world and really changed the direction of the band, nothing beats Abbey Road though.

[@maryt2290]

This one is a favorite because it serves as a bridge from the pop early stuff to the more experimental.

[@PSBFAN1991]

@@betseyr.9081The first concept album, it’s been said.

[@rubyslippers8215]

I love "Norwegian Wood". I don't know why. I think it's inclusion of the sitar - I love the sound.

[@jenperelman]

ABBEY ROAD. Hands down one of the greatest albums ever.

[@88pjtink]

Probably the best if I got pushed into a corner. And I think Zeppelin's last album was the best too. Or was Let It Be their last album, technically...?

[@jtoland2333]

It’s okay to NOT like everything The Beatles did 😊. I don’t like everything, either. The cool thing about them is how they made songs that completely varied in style. It’s hard to believe that Twist and Shout, Penny Lane, Yesterday and Come Together all came from the same band.

[@alexanderkantakusiniii8411]

INDEED...HERE COMES THE SUN...

[@swtp32]

You speak of rap changing the game, and I agree with you - but the Beatles did that for the whole world in the 60’s.

[@creinicke1000]

Rap will never get over the bad words and bad messages.. sorry, I know rap is your thing.

[@thecreepyllama]

​@@creinicke1000I see what you mean but there's a lot more to rap beyond that kind of rap that you're talking about. There are some wonderful rap artists with great messages. They may not be mainstream, but they exist in large numbers.

[@1342Q]

You haven't heard enough rap to be saying that. There is rap about nearly every topic and subject. But it's true that popular rap as we know it emerged from lifestyles and areas many people thankfully never had to experience. ​@@creinicke1000

[@rogershore3128]

@@thecreepyllamayou might as say rap gets a bad rap

[@graemey]

You'll never understand the significance and the impact of the Beatles if you don't appreciate where popular music was in 1962 when they started out, and where they left it in 1970 when they broke up, after being at the forefront of musical innovation and development. The advances made in the those eight years is phenomenal, and will never be rivalled.

[@ukesrule58]

After The Day The Music Died, Elvis was in the Army, Chuck Berry was in jail, Jerry L Lewis was a subject of ridicule, and we were left listening to " How much is that doggie in the Window?"

[@richardrobinson4020]

and they were all still under 30 when they broke up! Astounding

[@richardrobinson4020]

and they were doing their own writing, their own singing, own instruments, (arrangements maybe by George Martin) as opposed to today's hottest artists who have teams behind them

[@kathleenshaw838]

Absolutely. And the huge changes in society during that time period. Such a shift on every level.

[@rubyslippers8215]

Well said!👍

[@Isleofskye]

The OLDER you get the more this WILL resonate and I am 70 in London.

[@nthdegree1269]

@@Isleofskye agreed... as time goes on, this song now hits me more than any other song not just the Beatles just any song from the period of the '60s right up till now.

[@threekidzmom04]

❤

[@HeavySixer]

Feel ya at 54 here in the States

[@Isleofskye]

@@nthdegree1269 Yes, My Friend. Another similar Theme is Pink Floyd's "Time" 1973 from their Dark Side of the Moon Album which starts with a long Heartbeat to indicate Birth and ends with "Shorter Of Breath and One Day Closer to Death" Enjoy:)

[@claudiopatrizi2511]

Pure truth, mister. Pure truth.

[@michelelearner297]

John Lennon was 25 when he wrote this. My friend with terminal cancer chose this for his funeral, and years later I still remember the impact on the funeral attendees.

[@laurarominger2073]

❤

[@AlBarzUK]

My stepdaughter too. Three years ago. Brain cancer, age 42. Leaving three children. RIP Rebecca Jane.

[@susanscott3333]

If someone played this at a funeral of someone I loved, I would pass out.

[@mayLibertyprevail1a]

The piano was played at half-speed, then sped up to match the recording, which gave it a sound more like a harpsichord. Brilliant!

[@lorilxn1597]

The Beatles are the best thing that happened to music 🎵🎶

[@bradparnell614]

Period

[@rubyslippers8215]

Yup. I've said it before, The Beatles are the modern version of the "big guys" of classical music - Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, etc. They were transformative geniuses of their era and so were The Beatles.

[@lorilxn1597]

@rubyslippers8215 well put 💙

[@MrsColumbo823]

As the child, spouse and student of educators in music, the Beatles are so far above everyone else in their complicated production talent that it astonishes me even after all these years. In My Life sounds very simple and sweet but the layers and layers beneath the surface are incomparable. Progression, percussion, Bach-like bridge, lyrics, harmonies…impossible to duplicate or beat anywhere in modern music theory. ABFF❤

[@DonnaOrapallo]

My oldest son surprised me with this song for the mother & son dance at his wedding. Never realized he knew it was a favorite of mine.

[@laurarominger2073]

That’s awesome ❤❤❤❤

[@jamiewilson9280]

Another example of why Ringo was such a suitable drummer!

[@RobertJOnes-v3p]

Ringo was definitely on point with this one.

[@forwardpeace]

When you say, "What's their best album?" all of us just laugh (gently).

[@lorilovegrove5771]

I did slightly laugh lol.. so much great music to consider. I think Revolver is a top fav.

[@scottwatson9453]

Gently weep😢

[@minxyvalkurm739]

My favorite Beatles songs: In My Life, Norwegian Wood, Michelle and Blackbird.

[@juliepalmer7479]

All good ones. There are so many to choose from. A Day in the Life, I think is my favorite (at least for today).

[@PSBFAN1991]

My mum named me for the song Michelle ❤

[@Jim_Mc1959]

Good catch on the piano solo… most people think “harpsichord.” But it was their producer, George Martin, who played the piano at half speed an octave lower, then sped it up to get the effect you hear. The Beatles were absolutely amazing, and somehow managed to end up with a producer who was trained in classical music who then could arrange strings and horns to take their music to the next level. No McCartney, no Beatles. No Lennon, no Beatles. No Harrison, no Beatles. No Starr (Starkey), no Beatles. And no George Martin, no Beatles. If I could have you listen to just one album, it would have to be Abbey Road… the culmination of their massive talent. But oh, what you’d miss by only listening to the one.

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

Great reaction…. Most of your audience is probably 10-20 years older than you, who are already in the reflection phase of life ! This is why we watch music reaction’s of the music we grew up on and brings back great memories and youth to our souls ! Ty for appreciating our generation of music ❤️ The Best Decade Of Music (my opinion only) 70’s 70’s 60’s 70’s 70’s

[@denisetowe895]

My absolute fav Beatles song. It makes me think of all the wonderful people that have come in and out of my life…thanks for reacting❣️I hope you like it as much as I do! ❤

[@RobertJOnes-v3p]

Same. ❤

[@Inked-Smash]

This is my favorite Beatles song. After losing so many family and friends so young, I feel this song so much.

[@dianegardner7210]

I love this song but I’ve lost so many people sometimes it makes me sad-I think it’s a beautiful

[@tigerpinky]

This is my favorite John song. It evokes such emotion the older I get.

[@PSBFAN1991]

That’s what special about them - their songs are timeless.

[@randalgordon1390]

I graduated highschool in 1975 This was my class song. Back then I thought it was not a good choice. Now it brings a tear 😢

[@OriginalCaliKitty]

Starting with the Rubber Soul album (and continuing until the end), the Beatles were always open to experimenting with different instruments, different genres and - as Paul has said - happy accidents. (He has said they never ignored an accident.) Their producer, George Martin, who had worked with all kinds of recording artists from classical to jazz to whatever, was also integral to the process. He came up with effects that the technology didn't exist for yet but that the Beatles heard in their heads and wanted to replicate. It was an amazing creative partnership among the five - the whole was indeed greater than the sum of its parts.

[@joeykopack]

Yeah, you really can’t miss from that point on, I’ve had so many different favorite Beatle albums, It’s hard to pick one I had to say at this point in my life my favorite one is “magical mystery tour”

[@realityrealestate5755]

If you want Beatles at their hardest rocking stuff then purchase their White Album (Double-Album)

[@michaelrowley9275]

The Beatles changed the world and opened the door for many others.

[@beverlywest7627]

one of my favorite Beatles album, but each Beatles album was unique and they changed music forever

[@norahdenovan8658]

I am nearly 67& I grew up with the Beatles, takes me back to my childhood& there after.I have been a life long Beatles fan ❤

[@olivierroy5540]

This is my favourite Beatles song

[@susancollins6062]

a harpsichord. i like your reactions, you are honest. you like what you like and don't like what you don't like. Just like us.

[@mayLibertyprevail1a]

The piano was played at half-speed, then sped up to match the recording, which gave it a sound more like a harpsichord.

[@iainprendergast8311]

You’re listening to the most incredible songs of all time it is changed peoples lives listening to this song and the amount of people that I’ve known that said they want this played at their funeral just says it all.

[@Proud.American58]

My suggestion would be to go with the two collection albums, The Beatles 1962-1966 and The Beatles 1967-1970.

[@wdwnanab6221]

I agree. This gives a nice chronological feel for their growth and experimentation across the years.

[@Sch586]

When my son got married four years ago, this was the song he picked to dance with me❤

[@stuBdoc]

Father/daughter dance song at our daughter's wedding, too.

[@kristinemckee9279]

My favorite album from the Beatles

[@hippiemama52]

Mine too. ❤

[@ruthlafler5622]

Mine, too. I was only a child, but my Mom brought home all the Beatles albums as they came out, and I listened to this one a lot (and I don't see what's so great about "Hey, Jude," either).

[@mariefraher8725]

When it came to The Beatles, we listened to the entire albums. The pacing of their songs was part of the whole experience. This was there to bring the soft reflection; deceptively simply beautiful and deeply touching. It's one to hold in your heart when you know you have a special person in your life, or wish to God you had. Thanks again, BP.

[@chelseahaley8350]

This is one of my favorite Beatles songs! ❤

[@karencolley-smidt864]

Mine too

[@lindafletcher1628]

This Beatles song is one of my favourites

[@RockinMamaT]

My mom was a huge Beatles fan so I grew up on them. Oh Darling next Paul's vocals are just incredible. Great reaction and Peace out ✌️☮️🙏 The Red and Blue LPS. The Red is early years and Blue later years 💙

[@laurenblainebamartistmgt]

Remember there were no synthesizers when they recorded this. That wasn’t a piano solo. It sounds like a harpsichord. REALLY unique for the time.

[@jonsanford2515]

Funny you say there were no synthesizers because while it is a real harpsichord it’s done with studio effects on the recording. George Martin played the part, but couldn’t get it to sound clean at that speed, so he recorded it half speed and then added it back to the mix at double speed to get the sound he wanted. It sounds simple but is nearly impossible to play clean at the recording tempo.

[@snikkerr1949]

It's not a harpsichord...it's piano recorded but sped up to sound like a harpsichord....George Martin played the piano in Baroque style.

[@brigidsingleton1596]

I don't think you have heard a real harpsichord if you thought this piano solo sounded like one. A harpsichord sounds much more 'metallic'.

[@judywelch-w7g]

You're not getting old, sweetie you are just growing. So happy you are growing with old music.

[@blackbird8900]

This is my favourite song of all time. Any genre, any band, any era. Simple, yet complex, and the lyrics have just been a touchstone throughout my life.

[@Isleofskye]

The OLDER you get the more this WILL resonate and I am 70 in London.

[@VickiCampbell-1216]

One of my favorite Beatles songs. My Uncle was a musician and gifted me all his original Beatles albums he bought in the 1960s. I still have Rubber Soul. An amazing album.

[@Wolttizm]

One thing about the Beatles is their attention to melody. You can sing along with their songs. Yes, there are the creative chord constructions, the layers of instrumentation, etc. But anyone can sing their songs.

[@venderstrat]

Ringo's drumming is perfect on this.

[@mbthomas4326]

To still be considered the greatest of all time 54yr after breaking up and having songs that will never be forgotten just shows you what they are and what they mean to people.

[@lisaslaymaker7303]

One of my favourite songs ever, it’s so beautiful and it does make you want to reminisce. Thinking of my Dad, coming up to the second Christmas without him ❤️

[@joyplant6275]

Rubber soul is an amazing album.One outstanding track of the Beatles is hide your love away.Its so emotional😊

[@fayesouthall6604]

Beatles were the greatest band ever!

[@toddoglesby9849]

Music makes everyone feel different, that's why it's so important

[@randalgordon1390]

Different music also let's a listener feel different ways. Rock on

[@56music64]

When you listen to the words, so simple and yet so powerful. They had that intangible something that touched our lives. They were "in the pocket" at the same time as the rest of the world. They got us and we got them. They were "our family". Those not around then can't understand. They weren't just an Elvis, Michael Jackson etc they were in everything we heard, saw, wore, talked about. There will never be another like them. We held and hold them with "affection". Whilst being so cool, they also allowed the world to see their vulnerability. As they used to say "Beatles Forever"

[@DanBeaumont-yv6qs]

There's no such thing as a "Best Beatles" album. All their music is incredible and so versatile. Listen to all 13 albums.

[@davidcollins9057]

My favourite Beatles track. Possibly the greatest piece of music ever made.

[@1967PONTIACGTO]

This song is one of the reasons Rubber Soul is my desert island album

[@deborahpaley21]

rubber soul, ram, what's goin' on, zep 2, tea for the tillerman, unknown pleasures......

[@1967PONTIACGTO]

@@deborahpaley21 a desert island album means if you only got to have one album with you if you are stranded on a desert album, what would it be... so you only get to pick one

[@diane39istockphoto]

I'm glad you appreciate the Beatles. When I hear someone say they're overrated I want to punch a wall :D

[@Isleofskye]

My colleague:Mike did that,inexpedly,in London in The 1980's as I was following him up the stairs.I never did find out why but when he re-took his seat it was as if I had imagined it:)

[@Isleofskye]

"unexpectedly "

[@Erol_808]

"A DAY IN THE LIFE" is a good Beatles song to check out 👌

[@marypittman5821]

OMG, Thank you! Love this song, my favorite album. John wrote this when he was in his 20s.

[@nthdegree1269]

To write a 2 minute piece of music with that much substance is really unbelievable. The way it makes one feel in terms of the nostalgic reminiscing, to the beauty of the harmonies in the melody and the lyrics, and it's only 2 minutes. It's a masterpiece a timeless one

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

so this music was written in 2 minutes? who composed the music?

[@nthdegree1269]

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Length of the music is approx 2 minutes... Composed by Lennon and McCartney. I believe Lennon had the lyrics and that took a day or two, then McCartney helped finish the melody between the start and finish probably a few weeks. The recording session was rather fast as well.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@nthdegree1269 so they wrote the music for this?

[@nthdegree1269]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Yes

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@nthdegree1269 very hard to do considering by their own admission they could not read nor write music. I suppose you believe in the invisible army too,.

[@Dan-zb1ks]

What separates them from everybody else.... ........ "Harmony"........ the likes of which have never been met. Listen to "This Boy" on their first album. It will blow you away.

[@swtp32]

My fave Beatles tune, possibly, from all their songs. Yesss 👏 thank you

[@timg5011]

I loved this song when I heard it aged 8. Now I'm in my 40s, it hits me in a whole different set of feels.

[@PSBFAN1991]

Album you must listen to front to back is Abbey Road. You’ll hear so many genres in one album. ❤

[@queenredspecial]

Yes!

[@RatingsFor]

I love all genres of music, but this is probably my favorite song from my favorite band.

[@maryt2290]

Well we played this one at my brothers funeral. Reminiscent and whimsical is what I think he would have wanted.

[@tomfurci3701]

There are so many Beatles songs that I could say I LOVE. This John Lennon composition is definitely on my playlist.

[@robinkulwicki7278]

My fav Beatles song SHE'S LEAVING HOME. Beautiful sad song

[@timmoser3526]

Hey Jude was a song to comfort Julian Lennon when his mom and dad divorced! And as for what album you should listen to, each one was crazy good! They started as a girl crazed band with she loves you, and ended with whisper words of wisdom let it be! They took you on a trip, breaking the mold everytime!

[@jimandlizhudson2501]

Ringo's timing of the cymbal placement...... beautiful.

[@lilsuzq32]

Rubber Soul is my absolute fave Beatles album... Norweigian Wood, Drive My Car, Michelle, Nowhere Man, I'm Looking Through You, Run for Your Life...sooooooooooo wonderful!!!

[@bradparnell614]

The Beatles were a rock band before they were anything else. They experimented with loads of different types of music but they never forgot their roots. You have to listen to their covers of rock songs from the early days and then stuff like "I'm Down", "She's A Woman", "Back in the USSR", "Helter Skelter", "Get Back", and "I Want You (She's So Heavy)". To get a great idea of what they could do if you're going to start with only one album, choose Revolver from 1966. It's in the middle of their time together and almost sounds like a greatest hits album on its own.

[@SMHannon100]

Revolver and Sgt. Pepper really show the vast scope of their music, but you can't go wrong with any album from Help on.

[@Brandi6666]

John had the most perfect writing style and voice🤘❤️

[@carolberkowitz8551]

This song is from their album Rubber Soul which is my favorite, but Revolver is also excellent and shows more of their evolution.

[@AnnGarrett-ln4cq]

Rubber Soul was my favorite. We had the album. Yes, album….like vinyl. My brother and I was listen to it over and over. Good memories.

[@Cchan53]

They are THE BEST!

[@elizabethfranco1284]

You could check out the double red album 1962-1966 and the blue double album 1967-1970

[@johnandamberjones1]

LOVE this song so much it was our wedding song. And we still get up and dance to it whenever we hear it. 25 years now.

[@AlexHernandez-yb9rx]

LOVE ❤️ LOVE 💕 LOVE ❤️ THE BEATLES! This is the era that I love of them ❤️ more Beatles! Beatles just always pushed the envelope and evolved, there’s the early Beatles and then the Sgt Pepper & Revolution, etc. They were so talented and ahead of the music industry. ❤

[@AGETheGawdYT]

To me, this song sounds like a song that would be playing in the background of a montage of pictures and videos of your life right before you die.

[@ouachitawoman]

For an unforgettable album experience I recommend Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

[@StuartistStudio1964]

I second that.

[@seeingthruyou]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@barbaraswinford6677]

Rubber Soul is my favorite album. Every song is worthy of a reaction. I was extatic when I saw the thumbnail.😊

[@KathleenGreer-hk6yl]

My fave albums were Rubber Soul and Revolver.

[@juliemosher6404]

This has always been my favorite Beetles song 🎵 ❤

[@jrdlabs]

Fun fact about that piano solo, it was performed by the Beatles' producer George Martin. He couldn't play it to his satisfaction in real time, the way he wanted . So, he slowed the tape so he could play it cleanly, then brought it back up to speed. Clever.

[@stuBdoc]

And ended up sounding like a harpsichord. Absolutely brilliant. If you do this album, it's important to listen to both the UK release and the US release. There are some of the same songs on both, but also different songs on both. I prefer the US lineup, but it is missing Nowhere Man, which is one of their best. The UK release is missing It's Only Love and I've Just Seen a Face, which are 2 of their best, and were on the UK release of Help!

[@payleighsteele1540]

This album, Rubber Soul, is my favorite Beatles album. It’s perfect!

[@davidjennings1771]

John sang this song, and this album needs to be listened to in completely. Don't miss a single cut on his evolutionary Beatles album. This is where the changes started in their works! I believe it was 1965 and was the sixth album released in their history. They stopped being just another boy band with this one Black Pegasus. Sorry, but even the Hollies, Kinks and Who get left behind but not forgotten! Geez, that was 59 years ago and I'm still doing the same things. Am I in a rut? This was a nice choice of tunes today Robert thank you much for the memories!

[@sherrylong7774]

This is a great song. She’s Leaving Home and Two of Us are up there for me as well. So many great songs by this band.

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

I'm having this at my funeral, among others by them.

[@juliepalmer7479]

Oh, good idea

[@robrob7400]

Us older ones here have areal history with The Beatles we heard and saw them from the beginning. We were constantly being surprised and amazed at their rapid evolution which actually turned the world upside down. We still are feeling the effects of their cultural explosion. This song will played at my final service.

[@ajiscool615]

My absolute favorite Beatles song. It’s on my funeral playlist. I’m not ill … just one of those that have been making a list since I can remember. #musicisimportant Keep on Rocking! ☮️🎶✝️

[@jacqueline4514]

Early Beatles was definitely bubble gum pop; but then they went and changed the musical landscape forever. Brilliance. This song and Eleanor Rigby make me cry just about every time. My personal favorite: “I AM THE WALRUS”. Good luck trying to decipher those lyrics, Pegasus 😂. Seriously, it’s a banger 🔥

[@dessertstorm7476]

This song is pure nostalgia

[@fran3675]

This is one of my favorite Beatles tunes! I want this played at my funeral,

[@cwby2854]

ALL of their albums will set you free.....you will see their growth thru each one....

[@cindyp1033]

This is made for reminiscing. Still touches me again after hearing it from the time it was released.❤

[@angelado3]

Another one of my favorite songs !! ❤❤❤❤

[@robynfedalen1777]

It’s okay not to “feel” a song, even if it’s a Beatles song, that’s the beauty of music, we all have the right to feel what we want. In My Life was written by John Lennon and it amazes me that he was in his mid twenties when he did, and I feel the lyrics of this song are so profound and John had so much feeling and insight at his young age. The Beatles ROCK! ❤️✌🏻🎶

[@oldermusiclover]

so so understand Johns lyrics as more and more people I love are dying

[@thomaswoods1365]

Favorite Beatles song. Simple. Meaningful. Perfect. That was a Harpsichord solo.

[@AlBarzUK]

It wasn’t a harpsichord. Soz. It was George Martin on the piano played at slow speed and played back double speed.

[@thomaswoods1365]

@@AlBarzUK Thanks!

[@fortworth450]

Love the beatles good memories

[@tracienielson7183]

This has always been my absolutely favorite Beatles song.

[@kims.schinkel8212]

You can argue all you want over what led to their inevitable breakup, or you can focus on the positive when you consider what they accomplished together. Four phenomenal talents either way.

[@terrayork5840]

❤❤❤. One of my all time favorites. Bought this album when I was about 10.