Reaction to NOW AND THEN | The Beatles |

[@janetsampson1779]

I'm a musician and wouldn't be one without the Beatles and yes I cried like a baby watching the Now And Then video and to me it's the best video I've ever seen and it's a great ending to the greatest band that ever existed,thank you John,Paul,George and Ringo and God bless the Beatles. Bob

[@melh07302]

Well said.

[@tonrap123]

Decades after breaking up deaths by murder and cancer the pain and beauty of the Beatles still hits hard..

[@swyman10]

My wife & I were both in tears too, the best band ever!

[@philcooke7354]

my thoughts exactly , best band ever, god bless all of them

[@franciscolimasoares9766]

To me the video , the song, take us not to the end, but to the beginning! When they were a boys. And means to me Beatles never ends ! And I agree best video I`ve seen too !

[@alienskinmusic]

Being the final Beatles' release, I think Paul showed a lot of humility stepping back and letting John limelight. It is John's original song but Paul could easily have substituted one of John's verses by singing it himself, but he didn't, he allowed the final Beatles outing to feature John. Full respect.

[@thomasm5828]

Ringo’s drumming is perfect and his background vocals with Paul is spot on

[@nancysmith5132]

I'm 77, and all of a sudden, I'm 17 again, listening to AM radio in NY. It was a special time in this Baby Boomer's life. This new rendition puts the icing on the cake.

[@sx20Ramar]

Same here....I was in high school when they came on Sullivan show. Went out & bought a Hofner copy bass & Vox amp. They opened the door for all the British groups. Watch Nowhere Boy from 2009. Lennon's story up till 1960.

[@philipashley9723]

I'm 80, and used to listen to the Beatles, and all music back then, from radio Luxembourg, a pirate ship, I believe, anchored in the English channel. In those years, 1950s, the BBC had a monopoly for music, and that was the reason for the Pirate ship.

[@morphixnm]

The more you listen, the more you love it.

[@gregoryamadeus2235]

Hello from California. Saw the video this morning. Crying but happy

[@fayesouthall6604]

Happy tears 😢😊

[@mikeballard1607]

The Beatles are healers. Their music is uplifting. We're very lucky to see and hear this.

[@mlong1958]

Paul imitated George's style for the slide guitar. George had done some backing vocals and rhythm guitar in 94 and I think he did some lead guitar work but likely it wasn't finished when they decided to shelve this song. Paul did a masterful job, not only on the bass line but also the guitar. Ringo is rock solid, as always. I think this song is a labor of love for Paul, since John's last words to him were, "Think about me every now and then, old friend."

[@johnnywires943]

Never had my heart broken in such a nice way.Gentlemen,it's been an honor and a pleasure.THANK YOU.

[@60sbaby456]

Well said, heart broken in a nice way👍

[@don66hotrod94]

I attended my Brother-in-Law's funeral this morning. Tears are flowing. This is golden.

[@HumorAndHistory]

I’m sorry for you and your family’s loss.

[@Romovictorio]

❤

[@tarzanisno1]

❤In its simplicity, it's a HIT ! How could it not be? The musical layers, the lyrical message, the fact that it took more than 40 years to see fruition, and now, John and George's spirits returning to complete the Fab Four one more time, is beyond comprehension other than it was by grand design that we have this finale. All I can say is BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO ! The Beatles aren't The Beatles for nothing - eternally so. Imagine, Peace through music.

[@reliablebow]

So well said!

[@TheManFromUNCLEIllya]

I watched it the first time with a lump in my throat. After hearing it now about 20+ times, I’m still getting that lump in my throat. This is a beautiful gift to all us Beatles fans.

[@ronaldadamczyk978]

The Beatles last release is a fitting swan song. They once again prove why they are, and always will be the greatest rock and roll band of all time. Whatever they did as a band they did better than everybody else. There isn't another film or TV show that exists that could have me tearing up in under two minutes. The Beatles did.

[@yuan_yuan275]

I just noticed that the ending of the outro has the same rhythm as the ending of "Here Comes the Sun." Was this an idea Paul had for George? I'm moved to tears. The groove created by Ringo's drums and Paul's bass is amazing, like a Motown beat. It's definitely a masterpiece.

[@reliablebow]

Agreed!

[@gerhardprasent3358]

Right, now that you mention it I hear the similarity to Here Comes The Sun, too ... I bet not by accident ... this song grows on me each time I listen to it, it sounds great and is very moving (but I still regret the missing bridge-part). The Beatles brought me to my profession, I owe them a lot!

[@georgeharrison5362]

You can hear a section of vocal harmonies from " because"..abbey road...as part of the instru backing

[@arnnowicki7626]

I actually feel sorry for those that don’t get emotional about this song. They have no idea of what they are missing.

[@99eggs]

I got the White album when it came out for my 15th Birthday. I turn 70 in a month. This is wonderful trip through time. No way I can be objective.

[@lionheartroar3104]

The "ahh" harmonies at 5:57 were sampled from from The Beatles "Because" to help create that little break. Production genius at work here. Props to Giles Martin too!

[@violetflame23]

Wow, sounded like the harmonies from "Because" to me. Thanks for confirming that.

[@marciagraffius1942]

I did grow up with the Beatles and their music was always there for me, in good times and bad. This video is beyond fab, and how I wish my brother were alive to share with me. The ending of the video where they fade away and we're left with an empty stage, really tore me to bits. Thank you, Beatles, for once again being there for me. 😢

[@Romovictorio]

❤️

[@mypassionsdreams]

My brother was my Beatle buddy too,and he passed away back in November, 2020. I sure wish he was here to share this with now. 😢

[@kalea2507]

I grew up with the Beatles. I remember when they broke up, when John was murdered and when they tried to do this demo of John's from 1977, like they did 'Real Love' and 'Free as a bird.' They just couldn't get John's voice away from the piano in 1997. Technology today, made it possible. Still having Paul and Ringo with us, they were successful with adding and finishing John's demo. This IS their last bow. 🥺 People will still be in awe and playing their music, (especially this last one) in 50 more years. The Beatles Are timeless.

[@carnacthemagnificent2498]

I was so jazzed for Free as a Bird and Real love ... until I heard them. Not great. Realliy disappointing thinkning we got new Beatles songs and they were ... meh. But who could imagine the one that was the worst recording of the bunch (quality wise) would 25 years later turn into a fantastic true Beatles song, and the perfect one to cap off their brilliant string of hits spanning decades. Now they belong to to the ages.

[@alanfogel9849]

The music, the video... both were heaven. I'm crying tears .. of joy.

[@eileen30022]

I saw the Beatles in Chicago when I was 15 years old. I was in love with them. I cried so hard watching this video. May they always live on.

[@keitheddie5]

Have cried every time I hear it.

[@deliamcleod1165]

It feels so much more Beatles than Real Love and Free as a Bird, thank you Peter Jackson and Wingnut films for developing the technology that allowed Johns vocal to be isolated, and Georges from the Anthology sessions, and thank the lord Paul and Ringo were still around to utilize it and make one last Beatles song that sounds and feels like a Beatles song.

[@annsimpson5863]

Hello from a Beatles fan who had the pleasure of watching them on The Ed Sullivan show for the first time. I loved them ever since. Bought albums, cassettes, and CDs. Bubble gums cards, magazines, anything Beatles. They still give that same deep feeling through all my years.

[@desPrez188]

If you play the video to the very end, the Beatles logo disappears from the sign, like a final farewell.

[@larshenrikfabrin7640]

For so many people the Beatles have been a big part of their lives, and for those people this new (and maybe final) song and video made a great emotional impact. I couldn't help crying when I saw it, it was fantastic.

[@buddyneher9359]

Very sweet reaction, and a nice suggestion to share this one with "someone who grew up with the Beatles." I'm one of those (saw them on Ed Sullivan) and I love this video to pieces. I think Peter Jackson has already been knighted, so they should create some special kind of honorary title for him for this work! He very obviously put this together not only with skill but with great love, and made it for people who love the Beatles. A beautiful, moving farewell to those four lads who gave us the soundtrack to our growing up years and oh, by the way, changed the world.

[@edgarsnake2857]

It's the corrected end for the saga of the greatest pop band ever. Loved your reaction.

[@ricardocarvalho2899]

Hope in times of war. Four minutes of peace... And it had to be with them, now and then: The Beatles! Years later, the heart touching reunion of old friends. Thank you!

[@maggiem.1539]

Yes, I grew up with the Beatles. As Ballet students, we all would listen to them on our little transistor radios between classes and rocked! I fell in love with my husband of 54 years, with us both loving the Beatles. I lost him a few months ago ❤️ So I’m very moved by this new and last song, and two of them missing also! Paul at Glastonbury festival, I danced around the living room. So much happiness from my past, Thank you Beatles for this!

[@swyman10]

I am sorry for your loss but you know he was still with you right? My wife, a triple stroke survivor, & I both cried. This song took us both back to ‘63 & the 1st time we both saw & heard the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show. Stay strong & I hope you find happiness & joy in your memories. Peace ☮️

[@tedmohr6353]

The first thing that hit me so hard was listening to a new John Lennon vocal. Right off the bat. Not heard for over 40 years, I have heard and seen the rest of them and am so thankful that Paul and Ringo are still active. The small clip of John and George laughing at Shea melts my heart. Thanks for posting.

[@systemler44]

Wow what a haunting track..❤❤ brilliant just brilliant 👏

[@waynefinnicumbb7218]

They used the AI to out Johns vocals and Georges guitar out off the demo away from all the rest of the noise and piano. AI wasnt used to age George. I think it was a proper thank you and send off for John and George, a fitting swan song for the Beatles. I grew up listening to them all the time. It has a true Beatles sound and feel. I think Paul wanted so bad to get this done for John. Yoko gave him 3 tapes, and the one with this song on it had To Paul, written in Johns own handwriting, so Im guessing that he meant to actually hand this to Paul, maybe over a pint one day. Thank you lads for the final farewell, in 2023 no less! Never in my life would I have thought to get a new Beatles song after the Anthologies.

[@WilliamGuilfoil]

One of my first memories was talking my step grandmother into taking us to see A Hard Days Night. It’s a great cap to the story that Will really never end

[@bigd_selectersmg]

This is johns voice! Great production.

[@MillsyLM]

It's the moment in the short film that was released prior to the song where we heard John's isolated vocal for the first time that brought me to tears. I have read that it did the same to many many people all over the world and i can believe every one of them.

[@michaelphillips7049]

I too am a bass player and it all started with the Beatles way back then, pushing 70 years old now and still playing some, but anyway this went straight to the heart, so sad yet beautiful at the same time. Theres more meaning there for some of us than some others. I cant really explain the emotions this brings out. Absolutely love it.

[@jenniferanderson1499]

Antiquated Aussie here. I was 12 when the Beatles took over the airwaves here in Oz - hit after hit after hit. Most people who weren't around in the 60's don't know how much the Beatles changed the trajectory of music; they didn't just influence the music scene, they broke it! There really was no precedent for the frenzy of Beatlemania. There was never really closure for the Beatles and their millions of fans - just an uncomfortable quasi end marred by personality clashes and recriminations, John's untimely assassination, George's death and a lot of regret. Clearly this song provides closure, but you watch: it'll trigger a renaissance of Beatles music and record sales. I can't wait!🎵🎸🎹🥁 You really should watch "The Making Of...." documentary. It's nostalgic and sentimental, and quite eery the way John's voice comes through from the past, crystal clear. Here's the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4GtcoSliKiqq6Msi=HTEyh1q-tm6MPdoM

[@StatsJedi]

I remember when I was 3 "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" came out. 60 years. Fitting & melancholy.

[@d.j.starling3559]

I was 9-years-old when The Beatles first appeared on The Ed Sullivan show, February 9, 1964 -- their first national exposure in the US. On that date, Ringo & John were 23 years old, Paul, 21, & George, 20 (2 weeks shy of 21) - that's how VERY young they really were!!! I LOVED them immediately, feelings that never waned, & they have been the most prominent & beloved band on the soundtrack of my life ever since. Naturally, I was eagerly awaiting Now And Then, & I heard it on the radio the day it was released. I liked it, & fully appreciated it for what it is. The next day, I watched the video. WOW!!!!! I had goosebumps & tears all at once . . . what a powerful, heartfelt video, accentuating phenomenally poignant lyrics in the context they were used. Just beautifully done. Stunned by how emotional it is. And I absolutely LOVE the song!!! Everyone should watch the video & love it, too!!! Without a doubt, the absolute best music video I've ever seen in all the years of music videos!!!!! A true masterpiece!!! For those who don't know -- John Lennon, who wrote this song & is singing lead, was murdered in NYC on Dec 8, 1980, 10 years after The Beatles broke up. He was 40 years old. George Harrison laid down some guitar work to this song in 1995, which is used. Sadly, he died of cancer on Nov 29, 2001, age 58. Ringo Starr (now 83), the drummer, & Paul McCartney (81) playing his iconic Hofner bass, are alive & well & still delighting audiences with their wonderful music!!!!! The history of The Beatles, & how their empire was built, & why they are still so very popular, is a story every music fan should know!! Everyone in every generation should listen to their extensive & incredibly entertaining catalogue & learn their stories, & find out how 4 young lads from Liverpool, England changed the world!!! Then watch this video again & understand how truly stellar it is!!! This short film perfectly explains how this new Beatles song came to be. Very interesting, & very enjoyable!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4GtcoSliKiqq6Mo

[@mikenaykki3133]

It’s excellent song! 👍👍❤️😎

[@davidseow3122]

A very good composition n Brilliant piece

[@desPrez188]

The genius of Ringo. Yes!

[@pattiatkins8440]

I grew up with them from before Ed Sullivan. This is heart warming and heart breaking at the same time. I cry every time I hear this and the video destroys me. They knew each other from teenagers in a little band and all had the same dream and drive and achieved their goal. Lifelong brothers , two pass away and it makes me hurt to know the pain Paul and Ringo feel, every day for the loss. Paul has said that the last phone call he had with John, John said “Think of me now and then, my friend.” There’s a 12 minute video and Peter Jackson explains how the song was made. Loved your reaction.

[@geraldharkness8830]

a beatles masterpiece as they always are 50 years later marvelous!

[@RonaldCanfield-m2r]

I grew up with the Beatles and I must say that this song and music video is an absolute gift. And when the "ahhh... ahhh" harmonies came in it immediately took me back to the medley on the Abbey Road album. Fantastic!

[@Brandi6666]

That shot of george and john at the mic. Needs to be a poster🤘❤️

[@knockedoutloaded279]

This is a classic Beatles song.....in 5 years will fit seamless into their catalogue....

[@ginettechiverton7113]

The Beatles. The Fab Four Forever. 🇬🇧☮️💕🎶🎶

[@HumorAndHistory]

I have two more of Free as a Bird and Real Love coming out. Just waiting on the OK from Apple Ltd.

[@JohnnyEspinoza-sb4gr]

There the best bend ever 💯 percent MATES 👍🙂

[@paulswan2138]

What a shame you stopped the video before the Beatles sign was switched off. Almost as emotive as them fading from the picture as it truly signified ‘the end’.

[@DavidSmith-cx8dg]

It's nicely put together and does work . I'm not a fan of this sort of thing but As you said it's not overdone , and not their best but recognizably the Beatles . I'll definitely listen to it again .

[@Tonystony1984]

This has actually become my favourite Beatles tune now 😎

[@Tonystony1984]

Subscribed btw 😉

[@karlg9354]

Great reaction. Legends. We need to push it to number 1.

[@justme2]

5:57 yea, that part reminds me of 'because' from abby road. Blew me away 1st time I watched this seeing young paul looking over older paul shoulder.

[@Roger-ss2lk]

Beautiful song, great great reaction 👍

[@ollieahokas9179]

One of the real reasons of them not too do the track back in the 1990.s was that George thought that the song was crap. Still they started to work on the song, like doing tracks that did not depend on the piano or vocals. The track was produced by Jeff Lynne, who was brought in by his bandmate from Travelling Wilburys, which was George. In all they made a great job with the song with lots of nice touches. You mentioned about Ringos fills with drums, something that struck me from start was Pauls piano, as it is as strong and strick as when he did Lady Madonna. It would be interesting confirmation who played the solos as George played on one and on the documentary Paul said that one of the solos was added on as a tribute to George's style of playing slide. One nice touch to me was the strings in the very end of the song as it brings it to I am a Walrus and the Indian style pieaces by George on Revolver and Sgt. Pepper. The song has been growing on me, at first I thought it was OK but but more less sounding like ELO (JeffLynnes old band from 70-s) and more like what Beatles might sound like today. I would love to have had a unpublished song by George on the flip side, though there would not be all four on the song but then again much of the work on songs on Abbey Road was done without John as he did not want to play on Mawell and he was in a hospital during the time to finish the medley. Beides George was not around much during making of Sgt. Pepper.. In all a fitting finale on the saga of Beatles, the band that created so much buzz when they released a new song 53 years after the band broke up.

[@DesmondsDonders]

First I got to hear and see John. We have been off grid in Glen Affric all weekend since early Friday. Thanks John budge over on that Cloud I need a space.

[@fayesouthall6604]

I understand what you said about Ringo Starr he definitely knew how to sync up the beat. I just heard ‘ In The End’ a fabulous drum solo in that track by Ringo.

[@MijailChalhub]

Actually Paul did the slide guitar solo❤

[@anaromero4387]

Esta es la décima reacción que veo,,, y llore como en la primera. Gracias!!!!

[@yvonnedyer5371]

Love Johns voice

[@RadCenter]

You MUST watch this to the END. You MUST.

[@robertblackman374]

Yes, song & video grow on you. You hear & see more details with every subsequent listening. Like you, I noticed the understatement style in everything. Softened the whole experience to make it more sublime. I wonder if that's part of the understated British personality trait we Yanks often hear about.

[@steen-o9z]

its one more masterpice

[@petermizon4344]

FEEL LIKE THE END OF EVERTHING LISTENING TO. THIS GREAT SONG

[@johnmiddleton6574]

Great but sad,the Beatles the end ,thanks for everything

[@edbluez99]

I am old enuff to remember watching them making their first appearence on The Ed Sullivan Show. The world seemed to change at that moment.

[@georgeharrison5362]

Im not keen on the song...as a beatles fan...but the VIDEO....is FANTASTIC!!!! Thank you Mr Jackson. Thank you to The Lads....you gave everything....no one will surpass you bcz no other band will ever be there 4 their fans like you 4 were. Those early days when you walked the streets without security..opened the door to fans...invited them in..had dinner or tea with them...made records just for the fan club..took requests from fans for songs b4 it all got so crazy.... Thx lads....it was a fun ride..has been the music to my life..poignoit ..insightful..educational...

[@spottss]

This is the last song they all can be on that they all had a hand in making

[@steveschaff4620]

I got the George Harrison 'Cloud 9' reference!👍

[@Lionize728]

I like this so much more than "Real Love" or "Free As A Bird." Neither of those felt essential like this one does.

[@boosuedon]

The Beatles "jump started" what is todays Rock and Roll! They introduced everybody to explore, push the envelope, never settle for the "status quo". Before they hit the airwaves Rock and Roll had languished. Elvis had not done anything "Rock" since he went into the Army in 1958 and in 1962 was recording movie soundtracks. Pull up the Billboard Top 40 hits of 1962 and listen to a few of them. Then, listen to The Beatles; "I Feel Fine" released in 1963. By the way, the opening note on this song was the very first time that guitar feedback was used on a song. The difference is striking, like the difference between a bad-minton match vs a pro tennis tournament! KNOCKED OUR SOCKS OFF!

[@johngordon880]

A horn section in the intro, would of gone well, but it was great, considering Paul is performing still, heroic.

[@billdemudd6697]

ringo played a few bars of solo on the beatles last song, the end 'and in the end,the love you take,is equal to the love you make' abbey road

[@paulthefencer]

Actually the slide was from Paul. He wanted to replicate George’s style of playing.

[@lifeandfaith]

I love it!

[@michaelanthony386]

It's a gift 🍏❤️🍏❤️🍏

[@reallymysterious4520]

My favorite Beatles song is Eleanor Rigby and I think part of the reason I like this one so much is that it does give me some Eleanor Rigby vibes

[@alanedwards1293]

Was this a tribute to George Martin too ? He certianly deserves ir A job well done.

[@HumorAndHistory]

I believe Giles was involved in this.

[@nedadevcic5840]

❤😢🎉😮😢😊❤so perfectly balanced🙏🫶🎧

[@thomaspalumbo6482]

Paul added the slide as a tribute to George. George's contribution to the song did not include the slide.

[@ronsmith-ug5jl]

Well let's face it... It's a great goodbye from the greatest group ever. The final curtain.. Call. What els would you expect from the greatest group ever

[@alpasopor..passagetrough7032]

You know why is a mixed of feelings ? Because you need the beatles you missed you need peace and good music ...4 old man show to the world how it make a good music! In times of violence and bad music

[@JoeScottish]

You missed the last couple of seconds of the video where the Beatles sign is switched off......

[@yvonnedyer5371]

I miss you

[@gregpusczek4473]

Brilliabt

[@stephenodonoghue464]

check out the beatles song a day in a life

[@paulsullivan1650]

It's actually Paul that plays the guitar solo...

[@rayuela100]

La Ultima Grabacion de el Grupo The Beatles Fue el Disco Abbey Road..........Lo Demas Son Experimentos..........

[@KatharineShaw-z8u]

It's a demo song from John's solo career he wrote in the late 70s well after the Beatles had broken up.Just because the other 3 perform on it doesn't make it a Beatles song in my view. A high court decision in early 1971 meant none of members could use the name Beatles during their solo careers unless the 4 regrouped which they never did.

[@aaropajari7058]

Is that hyper real AI of George? I dont think he ever got that old. Maybe they were not permitted to give John the same treatment. All this shows what working class lads can do.

[@mattyoz0]

Yes he did get that old.

[@theresamca4440]

The cancer unfortunately came back then

[@fayesouthall6604]

Filmed in 1994 and cleaned up

[@aaropajari7058]

@@fayesouthall6604 Ah. Thank you.

[@aaropajari7058]

@@theresamca4440 Yes. It does age one as I should know.

[@bobangell1679]

You are the 150th reviewer that STOPPED THE VIDEO TOO SOON! Those last few seconds are very poignant. That Beatles sign will also fade before the slow fade to black and then the gorgeous Apple Records logo comes up. PATIENCE!

[@sx20Ramar]

Another reviewer stopping it before it really ends.....😮

[@musicexpert2]

Seriously? You spent more time talking about Ringo's drums than anything! You said you heard the demo so why didn't you question why Paul didn't use the B-verse "I don't wanna lose you...?" Pisses me off. George's presecne was barely heard on records? Are you kidding me? It's his lead guitar on Free As A Bird & Real Love that really makes me come back to them over & over because he knew how to arrange the crap out of material & make them sound more commercial.

[@jimclark5121]

one lonely negative reply amongst 99% positive replies.?????

[@musicexpert2]

@@jimclark5121 Irrelevant. Wasn't what I said true? Sometimes you learn more from criticism than countless, mindless gushing responses. Up to you.

[@WilliamBurton-1980]

The video is great, Peter Jackson rules, but admit everyone this won't be on repeat for long. It's dreary and depressing.