The Beatles - Discuss Abbey Road, Let It Be, and the Future of The Beatles

[@LucasPreti]

I’m watching this like rooting for them to not break up, like this wasn’t 50 years ago

[@Bella-nt7ec]

so am I

[@Oceantreasures24]

I do the same when I watch interviews where John sounds willing to get back with the beatles. I act like it’s still possible somehow lol

[@melloone611]

I’m thinking IF they never broke up just how different the world would’ve been..

[@jonasvm]

same :'(

[@daniel_is_messy]

In my mind i’m always sure that if john hadn’t died in 80 they would’ve reunited for the anthology project or for something else. Love would’ve won out.

[@shelleywantiez7964]

I could sit and listen to George for hours. His voice very unique, soothing, and cathartic. I still tear up knowing he's gone. Such a gentle soul.

[@georgeharrison243]

Thanks Shelley, so nice to hear i soooothe you!!😉👍👍👍👍💗💖❤

[@deanallen927]

Four people like that in one band. Huge. Their personalities made the music what it was.

[@alanholcomb3822]

@@deanallen927 j

[@mogadon7]

Lovely kind man

[@ruthholden8209]

He was my favourite too

[@wildmercuryfilms]

12:48 The interviewer is calling George a “late-developer.” This is literally insane. George was 26 WHEN THE BEATLES BROKE UP. Let that sink in for a moment. 26 when the beatles broke up. George was 3 years younger than John. Think of all the beatles songs: George Harrison was the LEAD GUITARIST on almost every single BEATLES song, and he was 26 at the end. He was only 15 when he joined the band. So: calling someone a “LATE DEVELOPER” who played LEAD GUITAR on probably THE GREATEST SONGS ever recorded, and was 26 at the end, is the opposite of the truth. Yes, I understand he was referring to his songwriting, BUT: he was 23 when he wrote TAXMAN, which was one of the greatest opening tracks (for Revolver) in rock history.

[@jimfannin5705]

wildmercuryfilms I find your analysis to be solid

[@curtb9567]

He was a late developer because he started writing songs long after John and paul began and only after they began to make extra money as writers. Paul started at 14 and John at 15 or so, George began in his late teens. Hope that helps you understand the usage of the term!

[@tommymeyer8281]

I don’t really think Paul and John being early developers makes George a late developer by default. It’s just not accurate

[@curtb9567]

@@tommymeyer8281 Compared to Paul and John only George was a late developer. He was probably about 20 before he seriously wrote a song. The other 2 began in their teens.

[@Wheatsolo]

@@curtb9567 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZLbhmWohKaWo9U The only Lennon/Harrison I'm aware of recorded in 1961. Just a side note not trying to debate Harrison as a song writer. What stands out is his impeccable tone, reminds me of the style he'll settle into around Abbey Road before switching to slide.

[@SoFarSoGoodSoWhat14]

Paul is so humble, asked about his favourite songs and he names John and George's songs, v wholesome

[@paranormal33]

"Paul is so humble" LOL

[@EmileJoulbert]

In 1964 he also said If I Fell was his favourite amonst the Lennon/McCartney tracks on A Hard Day's Night.

[@olskzeri2723]

William is/was NEVER humble.

[@olskzeri2723]

@@EmileJoulbert The real James Paul McCartney said it.

[@alphonsocarioti512]

I expected him to answer, Maxwell's Silver Hammer, since he wanted it to be a single. Instead, he did the honorable thing.

[@IgnorancEnArrogance]

The only band where I could listen to them talk for hours.

[@danreilly2792]

I grew up listening to the Beatles and their solo work No band of 4 talented individuals will ever equal the Beatles!!

[@JerseyLynne]

Yep, no even Queen!

[@barriniho]

In modern music Radiohead come close and Paul McCartney was nervous to ask Thom Yorke to collaborate with him.

[@reprogrammingmind]

K-Pop, duh!

[@FeelingShred]

Dan Reilly, I'm looking for some context to what happened at the period. Here is my question: I really wonder what the Beatles fans thought about the Pink Floyd song "Astronomy Domine" when it came out in 1967... because to me it remains as one of the most impressive things I ever heard

[@karenmakocyphilbrick7466]

@@reprogrammingmind ?

[@jaymoore2738]

This is incredible. They are all speaking so candidly and favorably of each other. What a treasure as most of us can probably say we'd never heard this. Thank you redhectormusic for presenting this to us.

[@chriswalker8844]

People often ask who broke up the Beatles but they should ask 'who kept the Beatles going' - Paul

[@firewallsband8019]

Love your question.

[@OldSchoolVibes1978]

He wasn't joking! The band would have been done in late '66 if he hadn't taken over the role

[@firewallsband8019]

@@OldSchoolVibes1978 That's why I love the question.

[@Wheatsolo]

Well considering John quit first but Paul begged him to keep it private allowing Paul to use the PR announcement to promote his solo release, McCartney. The story is very complicated.

[@smhollanshead]

It’s a well known dynamic that young men form bands or groups. Then, one member of the gang gets a girl friend, and the girl friend tells the male what a loser he is being in the gang. The boy drifts away from the gang and towards the female. This dynamic applies not just to John and Yoko, but to Paul and his wife or to George and his wife. The break up of the Beatles was bound to happen. It is as natural as growing up.

[@cgvapors963]

Paul is amazing. The fact he's still with us on this planet is incredible. He's a living legend. Yes, I know Ringo is still here too. He was great, but Paul is on a level of legendary with only a handful of other artists.

[@ced95570]

that's true!

[@oboogie2]

@Fools On The Hill Kanye, of course!

[@matthewregalado9662]

oboogie2 holy fuck

[@socrates1818]

He’s a historical figure- very rare. I think perhaps only 3 of those in the r&r era.

[@socrates1818]

Of the three best writers - Paul, John & Brian- Paul takes the cake, ladies and gents

[@seaweedproductions1116]

George was so wise at only 26 years old, but then again, the man had been through a lot and learned a lot very quickly.

[@jeffv7046]

These men were simply amazing. All brilliant. Their song book will be forever engraved in our hearts and mind.

[@curtb9567]

George needed more wisdom. He slept with Ringo's wife and blamed Paul for his own musical issues. John didn't record many George songs BUT Paul always lended a hand to George.

[@jamiehovis7722]

He was quite a naive fool during let it be. Like a college sophomore except he’s 26!

[@ianng5098]

I listen to this and my anxiety goes away. I feel home here, The Beatles are out of this world.

[@FeelingShred]

the potential in human life that each and every one of us could achieve... and to think all that dream of a life comes out of the thought process of "how can I make a living without doing something I hate"... at least that's what I think gone into their heads when they started... but were 15 year olds already thinking of that? because I didn't think about it at all when I was 15, not even 18, much later XDDD

[@509cougs]

​@FeelingShred They grew up in the rubble of WWII in a working class city. When living on the edge, survival is always on the mind.

[@Fatherflot64]

Paul is asked for his favorite songs on Abbey Road and he immediately mentions songs written by John and George. Good bloke.

[@Picnicl]

Then he says all of The Long One which is mostly his.

[@MichaelWhelan-p9u]

Well, he and George Martin assembled ‘the long one’. Plus from Golden Slumbers on it is completely his.

[@mdengler61]

John’s words about the pressures of the Beatles performing live as “The Beatles” is very telling I think. The expectations were so high. To do their own thing live was a relief. You don’t hear this discussed enough. Paul alluded to it as well, basically, “how do you top that?” The first band to sell out stadiums, not just arenas but stadiums. In the 60’s this was unheard of. Also, there is always chatter of George resenting Paul. His comments on Paul’s knack of coming up with melodies should put that to bed. Notice each Beatle mentioned their favorite songs weren’t their own. They were obviously big fans of each other. Imagine the pressure....everything and anything they wrote was perfection, to this day 50-60 years later. How long can they top that? Any way, I agree with Paul and George, gotta go and listen to John’s song “Because”, talk about perfection😅

[@alansmyth2204]

Mike Dengler It’s just press making something out of nothing we all argue I’ve argued with my brothers but I still respect and love them it’s the same here you can here that in what they say

[@JoanneJaworski]

@mdengler61 they were under incredible pressure all the time. When it all "hit" it was such a phenomenon for us to witness but I can't imagine what it was like to LIVE in it day after day all the time. That's like being on a non-stop treadmill running all the time. Whew...how mentally & physically exhausting and draining. I also found it interesting how so many people talk about having a plan and John talked about how things were always open as if he never planned on any of what happened with the Beatles to happen. How could anyone have ever expected all that???

[@Zizou23_zidane]

I wasn’t Lennon..... I wasn’t McCartney.... I was me. 13:10 You certainly were George... and thank you.

[@Isaiah538]

Right. I read from different people how George had all these great songs for years and was shut out and all. He said at a time after Abbey Road that he had only really been writing and had songs for a couple of years. He called Don't Bother Me awful. It wasn't. So, he realized he wasn't up for three or four songs per album until near the end anyway. Not to mention, he admitted his singing wasn't at the same elite level as Lennon and McCartney. It worked out fine after all. Though I still wish they could have worked a year on a year off for a few decades.

[@johnt7630]

This is really rare to hear them talking in 69/70. Never heard most of these interviews. It's clear that they didn't finish Abbey Rd thinking it was their last album.

[@carlosvelasquez3279]

Paul snapped because of Allen, also the fact that the other 3 wouldn't listen to him. So he really needed his own Band

[@OroborusFMA]

@@carlosvelasquez3279 And, apparently, he wouldn't give George an equal number of songs despite (1) the success of Something and Here Comes the Sun and (2) George having a dozens of quality songs he was just waiting to record. John was fine with each of them doing four songs. Paul wasn't. That was the split.

[@carlosvelasquez3279]

@@OroborusFMA if the they had made the next album definitely George would have made the best songs again.. So yes Paul probably felt things were not going his way in many ways, . There is an interview made to George in late 70's asking him for a Beatles reunion and he clearly said as honest as he always was: "I would get together with John and Ringo at any time, but not with Paul" .

[@jrgboy]

I used to listen to Kenny Everett on pirate ship Radio London, he went on tour with them & had access to Beatle tracks long before anyone else on radio, I heard songs & singles from 1965/66 weeks before release..

[@rochellehannan9873]

Paul has been on record as saying John was the first to say he wanted to leave the band.

[@TheGroovySideOftheTube]

"It doesn't really matter who you are or what you are, because that's only a temporary sort of tag for a limited sort of period of years"

[@waynej2608]

George's post India thing or post acid vibe, or both. Regardless, I like what he had to say.

[@1982pencil]

One of the coolest things about the Beatles is they just didn’t seem interested in milking a successful formula for all it’s worth. Obviously they wanted success, but they never wanted to keep doing the same thing over and over. So many people, when they find a successful formula, will just keep doing it for as long as people will listen. The Beatles were never into that; they wanted to always keep innovating. Very cool and admirable.

[@Bella-nt7ec]

most of all - Paul

[@rolfingo1]

Very well stated!

[@bodyrot2794]

I’m so happy he mentioned “I want you ( she’s so heavy)”. One my all time favorites and the most unmentioned Beatles song in my mind. That song can be released today and still is amazing.

[@papadave6800]

I agree. One of my favorite Beatle songs as well. And that haunting repeating Coda melody that plays out 15 times and then cuts off suddenly, never gets old. After all these years, it still makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end every time I hear it.

[@vecernicek2]

'That song can be released today' Well, the bar for an acceptable song went way down, not up.

[@thefleshexperience]

One of my all time favs too. That riff is so “heavy” (pun intended).

[@Wuss2ns]

@@vecernicek2 zzzz

[@dazzads]

agreed. it’s absolutely incredible

[@RodRead1]

Some of us knew how lucky we were to grow up with the Beatles, they sang to us and our times, and amazingly it turns out later generations are digging them too.

[@raynaldorusi]

when George speaks, its always gold.

[@simontaylor2319]

Nice to hear George being positive and complementary!

[@johnpoole3871]

I know! I was a teenager in the 1990s and in those days he came off as such an insufferable grumpy dude. Like, to George Harrison, everybody sucked except Bob Dylan I guess. So it is refreshing to hear him being positive back when he was younger and less weighed down by life. Makes me feel better about him.

[@Dan-nt2yb]

It’s so special to listen to humble guys talking casually about an iconic incredible album like this. The world is lucky indeed to have this.....forever😃👍🏾👍🏾

[@christopherl4806]

The greatest songwriters and band of all time. Some great insights into their states of mind, songwriting, achievements, and opinions of each other. George saying that anyone could write songs gives the rest of us some hope.

[@newagain9964]

The greatest songwriters and band...of all time? Um. No.

[@christopherl4806]

@@newagain9964 Um.

[@martinelliott4859]

@@newagain9964 oh.. please enlighten us with the correct answer …

[@newagain9964]

@@martinelliott4859 unlike Beatles fans, I’m not insane enough to believe and assert there is a correct answer. Y’all are the Taliban of music.

[@erikkillmonger5624]

18:06 Even George felt the same way we all feel about McCartney's inexplicable gift.

[@sirkjohno0129]

I still find it funny how Paul once explained that he wrote Let It Be because it came to him in a dream

[@JoanneJaworski]

@@sirkjohno0129Yesterday's melody did too.

[@fergusmaher7490]

Brilliant enlightening interview. What strikes me is how intelligent and humble they all were.

[@johnmc3862]

They literally had everything, looks, charisma and intelligence.

[@jackiellewellyn7841]

@@johnmc3862 and most importantly, talent

[@SurfingTheSoundwaves]

As a Canadian Beatles fan, it made my heart smile to hear John's comments about us being a stronghold, and the Beatles being held as a special thing amongst us. Truer words were never spoken.

[@emmabradford0137]

aw

[@makeadifference4all]

Paul's interviews from this period were so much more interesting and revealing than ones he'd do in the 80s and later, where I think he became much more calculating and "cutesy" as an interview subject. When asked about his favorite songs from their new release Abbey Road, the first three he lists are by John ('Come Together' and 'Because') and George ('Something'), which is not what you would expect from someone who got tagged as an egomaniac late in the Beatles career. He also doesn't mention what we now know, which is that in the recording studio they were trying many arrangements of "Come Together" but couldn't find the right formula until Paul suggested the "swamp boogie" vibe that made the song such a smash.

[@juliangiulio3147]

!? Don't think any are/were ego-maniacs, hence another of their appeals! Think Paul is always straight, as the rest are, very much so

[@mrjw6701]

Giulian Bates Absolutely agree with you I always thought Paul said it as it was just like the other Beatles did.

[@stevejackson2986]

@@juliangiulio3147 Look, anything and everything is speculation and hearsay, because only the Beatles and certain others were there. But there have been plenty of stories of Paul being quite full of himself, and tried to control things a bit too much in the studio in the later periods. At least too much for George's liking. John was known to have an overbearing ego too, and be cruel at times. You and J W both need to pay closer attention to what William wrote. He basically said that Paul's interviews seemed much more honest and sincere during the time period this video covers. Essentially he agrees with you both, but feels Paul is no longer like that. I agree, and also think he's too cutesy, and plays an idealized version himself that just seems fake. It's like he has a built in PR person that feeds him safe, canned answers. Try and be a little more objective, and not so blinded by your hero worship. Paul has a history of being fake and calculating. Deal with it or deny, either way doesn't change reality.

[@jpirard]

@@danielmoran6154 he has done a lot of great work as a solo artist.

[@midapita]

@@stevejackson2986 !!!

[@SenorZorrozzz]

George did three songs on Revolver. One was track one side one. But his playing on Abbey Rd was amazing as he just played all over it, many parts, not just solos.

[@Pimp-Master]

George had always written tunes for Beatle LPs, but nothing like on this record. His songs have lasted 50 years and are still known all over the world. People know them by heart because they're not always on the radio.

[@FeelingShred]

@@Pimp-Master I really wonder what the Beatles fans thought about the Pink Floyd song "Astronomy Domine" when it came out in 1967... because to me it remains as one of the most impressive things I ever heard

[@fretboardmaster70]

Hey Guess What? It’s 50 years since their demise but we are still listening to them. 💜🍏

[@danielgolus4600]

And at 16, in 1970, I - correctly - predicted that people way in future would still be fascinated with them.

[@kihntagious]

@@danielgolus4600 I clearly remember wondering what they would be like when I was 64.

[@UnforgivenIV]

I suspect that people will still be listening to them in 150 years and beyond.

[@sirkjohno0129]

I believe it was Brian Epstein that said all the way back in the mid-60s that 2000s kids will be listening to The Beatles

[@jamesanderson348]

Uh..YEAH!

[@davidr.5789]

Paul's voice is fantastic, even when he's speaking.

[@blackspace007]

He says everything so sweetly. He's a goodly person

[@JerseyLynne]

@@blackspace007 so does Michio Kaku and that other scientist, Brian May, Queen!

[@zigzagcad]

Beautiful. Thanks for posting this recording. What strikes me most is how much respect and love they have towards each other and their songs.

[@IDontRememberMan]

Ringo is so damn wholesome. "He could jump off the Eiffel Tower I'd approve it." when speaking of John.

[@greggspace1353]

Paul McCartney deserves universal love and worship for changing the world of music. I believe Paul has influenced more musicians than any other artist, dead or alive ! He's the musical soul.

[@mogadon7]

George Bush senior ended the Beatles for good in December 1980. See - Jose Perdomo CIA (security guard - The Dakota builiding).

[@stephaniedelrio1073]

@gregspace - he was the musical CIA operative that influenced a generation of youngsters on the delights of LSD and drug use in general. What a hero!

[@snapperorgans3922]

I would say Bob Dylan more than McCartney, but that is my humble opinion. Lennon and McCartney and Dylan, major game changers in the world of music.

[@jamesball5743]

Not. Hilaria!

[@j9186]

BOB DYLAN HAS INFLUENCE MORE MUSICIANS THAN ANYONE IN HISTORY. BOB DYLAN IS THE MOST COVERED ARTISTS OF ALL TIME THAT THE PROOF THAT DYLAN IS THE KING PLUS THE BEATLES COPIED AND WE'RE INFLUENCED BY BOB DYLAN. ALSO NEIL YOUNG IS A SONGWRITING GENIUS SUPERIOR TO THE BEATLES

[@josephpisano]

Why does George say that "Don't Bother Me" is a terrible song -- I love it!!!

[@markmontieth8815]

I like it as well. I thought he should have done it over later in his career by slowing it down and making it acoustic. Would have been a great song for a female singer.

[@terrythekittieful]

It swings, it's a great little number, he was underestimating his own abilities. If you can't Love Me Do as the first Lennon/McCartney composition and Don't Bother Me as the first Harrison composition then George wins I reckon.

[@terrythekittieful]

@@markmontieth8815 A female jazz singer maybe,..Nina Simone could have done it.

[@josephpisano]

@@terrythekittieful Agreed -- quite complex song I think, especially in the bridge. One of the first solos I learned to play on guitar!

[@kakobre86]

@@markmontieth8815 I can imagine Dusty Springfield singing that slow acoustic version

[@dynjarren7523]

This is a fantastic interview! The timing is good too! I like hearing George talk! He’s so droll with his sense of humor. God, I miss him. RIP George and John

[@sharpcheddar7305]

Macca still supporting his band mates. I love this band.

[@lucindairis8085]

It’s nice to hear from John and George . You can tell they are the Beatles. Individual but all unassuming and humble.

[@jimboedmonds]

For over 40 years, I’ve spent endless hours reading, watching and listening to articles, books, reviews, and interviews of the band. Maybe I’m old and forgetful, but I don’t recall an interview of any of the Beatles post Abbey Road while they were still a band. Almost like a promo for the album. It’s always been “Abbey Road came out, they fought about management, wanted their space, and then they split up”. Makes you wonder when and how it all came down. More nuanced story and supports the view that the break up was not inevitable. They all speak with “we” in their comments, like the band is and will be, which makes me sad for what might of been. With Peter Jackson’s film, I think there is a rewrite of their last couple of years happening. Thanks for the post

[@jrh11254]

James Edmonds - have you read Mark Lewisohn’s book, “Tune In?” If not, I highly recommend it.

[@jimboedmonds]

@@jrh11254 thanks for the recommendation. I’ll check it out

[@AmickTube]

Paul, ever the gentleman, praises John and George's songs as his favorites.

[@Kieop]

You think he's being diplomatic rather than sincere? Maybe they ARE his favourite songs on the album.

[@Isaiah538]

He also mentioned that long one on the second side. You know, the greatest medley in rock music. Yeah, that one. I think he was sincere and diplomatic.

[@Picnicl]

Then he mentioned all of The Long One which is mostly his songs.

[@lucindairis8085]

I love the song, ‘ The Long and Winding Road ‘ by Paul . It’s such an emotional song. I think he was saying something to us

[@kiersmith3698]

Well said, Paul worked the hardest, and is the most humble.

[@eaaivazian]

This is really great. Awesome sound quality too. Thanks so much!

[@MA-nh2on]

So nice that when asked which songs he likes on "Abbey Road," Paul names three -- two written by Lennon and one by George. Of course, Paul had a massive (justified) ego, but to see him set it aside and praise his bandmates, at a time when they were clearly struggling, was nice to hear.

[@stickman1742]

I believe he was trying hard to show the other guys he supported them because by this point he was well aware of the others feeling about him controlling too much and making everyone work endlessly on his songs. Then he gave up on this and went on his own.

[@JeffJacomowitz]

It's truly amazing to hear how modest they still were even during the later Beatle years. At the same time, they were coming out from the whole "Beatle John, Beatle George" sort of thing but they still loved each other. They did first realized that even though they loved Abbey Road, they felt they can do other things apart from the band a bit but it was still hard to imagine a post-Beatles world. Beatles will live forever, plain and simple.

[@dionmcgee5610]

My favorite Lennon song he never recorded on an album "I'm the Greatest" Ringo did a great job. Lyrics hilariously describe what John went through as a Beatle. Humility, not so much. Comedy, plenty.

[@kurikokaleidoscope]

Nice collection of interviews. Good timing with the recent rereleases and all. Awesome.

[@redhectormusic]

Thanks, that's why I did it...I remembered these as being similar.

[@jamesdrynan]

Lovely to hear the lads talk! I think the Beatles were wise to finish their career with Abbey Road. As intimated by them all, it was the media that wanted to portray them as antagonistic and in- fighting. They had a profound bond with each other for life. Most importantly, their creative output in a brief five years has stood the test of time. As of 2020, their music is being discovered and enjoyed by the great- great- grandchildren of their first fans. With each new generation, the magic of the Beatles' story reads like a legendary tale of incredible coincidences that created mythical music forever.

[@drakesavory2019]

This just shows the humility of Paul. He was proud of the medley but he mentions John's and George's songs as his favorites.

[@andydixon2980]

Really interesting to hear the David Wigg interviews that are extended. Alot of dialogue that wasnt on the 'Beatles Tapes' album. Thanks for posting this.

[@redhectormusic]

There are even more bits, as I edited it down to these Beatlesy subjects. Unless you want to hear Yoko's perspective on stuff, Paul being asked about the royal family just because he wrote a song called Her Majesty, and of course 20 minutes of George telling us why the Hare Krisna mantra is so effective as a chant.

[@Kieop]

@@redhectormusic Yes I do.

[@TheMrBennito]

'not really, you can if you like...I don't...' I am not surprised that Paul, phrasing like that, can write great lyrics. I like the way he expresses himself.

[@marybarry2230]

Excellent interviews with all of these guys! Questions were interesting and informative not stupid or belittling! A nice bit of music history! Will always have fond memories of the Beatles! Best group ever!

[@LennyJohnson5]

George sounding very positive about the band. Amazing it all went south so quickly after this.

[@thegrassman993]

What money does.

[@gss2855]

The Beatles music is timeless. ...also listening to early recordings of interviews......you can listen to the way they speak.....they are VERY bright*

[@yolowell9564]

The Beatle are our modern classics.

[@happyjack1598]

Thanks for posting this up.Lovely stuff,aye 1970 or late 2020 roll on 2021.Dont let the world get ya down.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@fipsfunny]

Abbey road is a masterpiece, from start to beginning! One of the best record ever recorded. Astounding how it was critized as only mediocre.

[@paulcachia3480]

Medicore lol what do they know. ...! LOL

[@terrythekittie]

At the time it was probably compared to the 'white album' by critics....the 'white album' was so unlike 'Sgt. Pepper' that maybe critics thought 'Abbey Road' was just another 'Sgt. Pepper' so what's the point......they (the critics) needed at least 3 months to absorb it......take 'Maxwell' off the album and it's an even bigger knockout of an album.

[@Snoopy7666]

How could ANYONE call the "Abbey Road" LP mediocre???? It's arguably the best that The Beatles ever produced... but then ~ everything The Beatles did was lightyears ahead of and above all their competition... so it's increasingly difficult to call one of their efforts as "the best ever". However, I am willing to call Abbey Road a genuine masterpiece... it's not just rock 'n roll ... it's The Beatles ... and no other act, or group, or band is their equal. And that's essentially it, isn't it?... They are simply incomparable... not perfect, not "gods" ... but the best in their chosen craft that there's ever been...

[@waynej2608]

@@Snoopy7666 A few so called 'rock critics' gave it a mediocre appraisal. But, the fans, who bought it, thought it was great. Personally, I prefer The White Album, but to call Abbey Road merely 'competent', is lazy journalism. I'd say The Beatles, got the last laugh on that one, as per usual.

[@Revolver1981]

You mean from start to finish lol.

[@georgemurphy738]

I love this interview!!!! Never herd it before...what's old is new !!!!

[@tysongames2750]

I think it's funny how George is like, "I might like to do an album by myself. The George Album." Little did he know at the time, but it would be one of the greatest albums ever!

[@jamesanderson348]

Uh....YEAH!!!!!

[@jorgecabrera420]

It's mind blowing listening to these interviews, sounds like they were totally opened to do more beatle albums, after their solo projects, it kinda confirms that somewhere in that separation period they had a pretty nasty business argument that killed completely the good vibe that were re-gained during the abbey road recordings......., fucking Alan Klein!!

[@MS-qm3ml]

Jorge Cabrera Allen Klein destroyed the Beatles. Also, though, Paul wanted a family member of his to be manager, which is bs imo. It’s hard not to split the blame in a situation like this ..

[@stonepaintertim]

@@MS-qm3ml he wanted Lee Eastman; Linda's dad, for personal but professional reasons. Eastman /Kodak were reputable, and Eastman was the artist Willem de Kooning's attorney. It would have been great for him to handle Apple

[@jorgecabrera420]

@@MS-qm3ml you're totally right about Paul wanting to get his in-laws to run the business would have been problematic for the other three, the right thing would have been to find someone that all four agreed on. That way we would have gotten at least one more great album and the split, that I think was inevitable (given the musical growth that John, Paul and george achieved was uncontainable for the band) but at least would have been amicable and in good terms, leaving and opening for a reunion very once in a while at least.

[@guyincognito5706]

Timothy Roepe Linda’s Family has no affiliation to Eastman Kodak

[@jaydunedin2930]

Beware of ABKCO!

[@tyronewhitehead3123]

I get a lovely warm feeling when I here John Paul George ringo talk I love their accents their sense of humour their music is so fresh today every time I listen to their music it sounds different each time thanks for these tapes they are fab to here 🎸🎸🎸🥁🙏

[@oscarfairley4779]

I remember buying this on vinyl, and listening to it over and over again.

[@midapita]

The album or this interview?

[@oscarfairley4779]

Hamida Sanford both John and Paul was on the same album.

[@gerryparker4261]

Weird and ironic to hear McCartney saying that John's more up for gigging than him.

[@NAR-wv3sl]

The Beatles’ honesty, calmness, modesty and freedom of speech is refreshing. I remember this was how people often were. We’ve lost this in the age of social media oppression. .

[@oldmal60]

George is so honest in his answers. A real person he always was. Respect him.

[@michaeljames3134]

George: If they can write them, I can write them.” 😊

[@daviddeegrollert706]

I love it how the lads reacted towards interviewers: When asked incredibly stupid or irrelevant questions, they gave utter sarcastic and snide answers back. But when asked friendly, normal, relevant and informative questions they give great, long, informative and friendly answers back. It's only natural, ofcourse. Especially because of the utter nonsense they had to deal with with idiotic interviewers.

[@brendanelson7475]

Yes they are inelligent, inclusive and warm hearted this immediately cones through. Thank you

[@wildbill8635]

Thanks for all of these Beatles chat recordings that have been hidden for years & only KZbin lets them be aired so the Hoi Pollio can hear them for the first time since early 70s. Its for Beatles fans who treat it like the Dead Sea Scrolls!

[@llongdong]

This is OUTSTANDING. Great to hear the tiny threads that might have held them together as late as March 1970.

[@uapnewdiscoveryimages]

Oh I have written something and her comes the sun and they are all right!! Two of the best songs written, so humble George and very underestimated as a writer.

[@frankyoung7497]

Speaking as someone who was 15 in 1963 I love The Beatles. The 60s were the best time to be young and with The Beatles it was always 'glad confident morning' when anything seemed possible. I won't take sides in any dispute as I love them all. The Beatles were the greatest band anywhere at anytime, I hope Paul and Ringo live forever.

[@ieronimo18]

It's amazing how much great material they put out in relatively few years. We are all greedy to have wished for more.

[@franklee9814]

Paul mentioned my favourite three songs from Abbey Road. Two of John's and one of George's, so that surprised and impressed me.

[@HamptonFarly]

Never heard these interviews before....makes me think how much out there is about that I’ve never heard 👍🏼

[@tulayamalavenapi4028]

prabhupadavani.org/transcriptions/room-conversation-john-lennon-yoko-ono-and-george-harrison/ 🍏

[@vonbontee]

George: "Paul's gonna play all the instruments himself...which is nice..." DAMN

[@shawnbopko858]

Harrison could play very well including for when sudcliff left the beetles cause Lennon and Epstein saw Harrison and it mad sanches

[@SoFarSoGoodSoWhat14]

Yeah George played some great bass parts here and there with the Beatles

[@jacquehespen6144]

Ppp

[@johnfredmyers9500]

vonbontee He played them on his Paul records for many years

[@johnfredmyers9500]

shawn bopko Are you hungry what do you want a sandwich with a some guy and two women?

[@ehcasabianca]

Its amazing now that the interviewer asks Paul how he dared used the words of an existing lullaby for Golden Slumbers. Clearly that song, which always brings a lump in my throat whenever I hear it, had not yet grown on people. But Paul is actually quite modest and almost apologetic about it. I am sure even he did not know then what a lasting impact that beautiful song will have for years to come!

[@JStarStar00]

Thomas Dekker's original poem of "Golden Slumbers" was written in 1603, so there were no problems with copyright.

[@thegoose0m1]

In the Beatles "Anthology" show, it's interesting that at one point George Martin is really taken back when he learns that Paul hadn't actually written the words to "Golden Slumbers"! For some reason, he wasn't familiar with the classic lullaby and had always thought that Paul had written the words as well as the music....

[@angiethebeatlesgirl228]

I love thes interviews especially John Lennon He was so humble and very smart Honestly I cant go a day without listening to him sing or talk I will always love him He makes me smile

[@harveyshaper360]

Smart yes. Humble no.

[@StratsRUs]

@@harveyshaper360 Humbler than you.

[@rufoscar3]

John and Paul knew that in the 6 years between 63 & 69 they had got as close to perfection as was possible in pop culture. Whilst business and changing personal lives impacted I think they were smart enough to realize that they had travelled as far as their " Magical mystery tour" could take them - hence the split.

[@mikebradshaw6484]

Plus the fact that George was writing some awesome songs that was getting hard to put onto their albums. In other words they had too much talent individually to go on. But i like the way you put it best.

[@charleswinokoor6023]

This is one of the more intelligent interviews with McCartney that I’ve heard. Very enjoyable.

[@mrSam3ooo]

Love hearing George talking about how much he likes the songs on Let it Be

[@kihntagious]

A movie I had never heard of, "Good Ol' Freda”, is really worth a watch. She was the original secretary to the Beatles hired by Brian Epstein. I was there in '64 when they played on Ed Sullivan but it's only now, because of KZbin, that we have access to all that we never knew even existed. I'm soaking up everything I can find and that move was fantastic. On KZbin of course.

[@christined2495]

Barbel!W I agree I love that movie, Freda was loyal, and so blessed to have the opportunity

[@mikemyers1912]

If you are interested in the recording magic they not only pulled off but in many cases innovated, there are lots of KZbin channels that are fascinating. I think you'd be fascinated!

[@marine4lyfe85]

I liked the part where she straightened John out when he tried to sack her for visiting with the Moody Blues at some event they were at.

[@jacquelineking4008]

Thank you ❣️ Beatles Forever

[@gregorysmith5883]

@@mikemyers1912 any specific ones you recommend?

[@mirrortime]

Interesting how positive they all are. Unlike the negative things, we've heard, and hear. Liking "Let it Be" etc. Great video! Thanks!

[@crayzeyezyoshi]

Music got better as the years went by. Still love to hear these interviews and the simple smartness they have. We over think so much of what they say and do. They were 4 normal people who became legends

[@juliangiulio3147]

I love 'Don't Bother Me'! Great material thanks

[@redhectormusic]

Thanks. There is a recording of George writing Don't Bother Me in the hotel room when he was sick..

[@YakosIoakim]

Fuck. They are SO polite, to each other, so much love. Just finished also a 5part documentary about Paul, all this is very touching. It’s 2020, I am 51, and since I was 11, Beatles come and go as a part of my life. 40 years of other things, and..Beatles.

[@JohnCee754]

Great set of interviews -- much more enlightening on the mood of the band members at the time than the "definitive biographies" that have come since...

[@emigarcia1993]

I don't think i've heard any of these before, thanks!

[@robertpoen5383]

25:30 Hard to imagine that Abbey Road was considered something of a letdown-- merely "a competent" album, when it first came out. Well, I for one would certainly welcome a bit more competence these days...

[@bookashkin]

It's all about expectations. They took leftovers from Get Back sessions, spliced them with a few bits and pieces (and Here Comes The Sun) and performed them competently! I was a kid when it came out on vinyl in glorious 8 channel stereo mix and things were good.

[@mercuryrising2424]

It belongs up there with Revolver and Sgt. Pepper as one of their best albums.

[@Jantonov1]

People in the 60's really had no idea whatsoever how spoiled they were musically.

[@raindrops21_9]

It's certainly my favourite Beatle album, which means it's my favourite album of all-time.

[@midapita]

@@Jantonov1 so true.

[@garthdrake3220]

Abbey Road is so good it's indescribable.

[@bobbyjewel]

You just did

[@robertgrady2718]

Can you imagine The Beatles not breaking up in 1970? Most of the Paul McCartney & Wings' songs would be Beatles' songs along with John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr's solos put together. They would've done The Isle Of Wight, The Midnight Special, Saturday Night Live, American Bandstand, Musik Laden, Beat Club, Live Aid, Woodstock, Royal Albert Hall, and Knebworth with Led Zeppelin

[@Adam-ro8vj]

Robert Grady nope, they would’ve burned out the way it happened is ideal

[@vicmerle57]

I always thought of what would have been the next transformation of the Beatles? And I think there sound would have been a lot like Pink Floyd!

[@angryeel2864]

Their story and history is perfect. Superb output and group efforts in the years they operated. Forever seminal.

[@halloweenjack95]

Nope John and George didn't wanted to do live shows

[@Matthew-ve7uv]

They were around when Woodstock happened, so you're wrong there

[@yvonnevince9952]

This is amazing! I agree that these interviews are more real than the polished interviews of the 80's and 90's that Paul has given. A very enjoying experience!

[@simonperry8569]

The rudeness of the interviewer saying that some of the lyrics are passé and that it's a competent album, then saying to George you didn't contribute much before Abbey Road, how did this come about on this album? He's inaccurate and rude. Great combo.

[@waynej2608]

Yeah, he was a bit of a nit.

[@snippletrap]

John said it was competent, not the interviewer.

[@lucybraun8969]

The fact that they were true to themselves has been such a draw. Many people don't have the freedom to be true to themselves. It's really admirable that they got there.

[@RaysTrack]

NIce to hear them responding to better questioning than they used to get from the fan press.

[@owenwilberforce6138]

To hear George discuss his work is really great. At the end of the day, he was really humble yet so workmanlike about writing songs. Because he was in the background from John and Paul, it seems he had to really deliver the goods to outshine their songs. Certainly Something definitely showed his gift for melody, and his talent for crafting more sophisticated songs. His genius was undeniable and luckily he was in a situation where they all influenced each other to rise to the occasion for each album. Fame brought complications- but their talents as songwriters really blossomed and grew deeper while they retreated from live band performance and focused on creating albums. What happened seemed like it did exactly as it should have. As they matured so did the culture. As they grew, their songwriting was solace from the disappointments of fame, success, and the burdens of the business side of music.

[@donaldcarpenter5328]

"Don't Bother Me" is a GREAT SONG!!! It's a REAL ROCKER!!!! It also has a "punk" feel to it, though 'Punk rock" was still years away! I would have LOVED to hear George do a LIVE "updated" version. I don't know IF he ever did visit that song again. But, it MADE it onto a BEATLE Album so it HAD to be GREAT, it PASSED the "BEATLE test" of ALL 4 BEATLES gave the song a "thumbs up", lol

[@fredbraid322]

I like how he stated , my sister Ruth an not my stepsister Ruth ;)

[@kathypiazza7228]

I wish more people could say this. My brother raised boys from ages 4 & 2 calling them stepsons feels wrong especially 25 years later- they are his boys.

[@giggie]

The Beatles are the best ... period .

[@sto620]

I can’t think of another band that grew and evolved as rapidly as the Beatles did in a single decade. Here, Paul talks about the “early days” as if it was 30 years ago, not 10. They packed a lifetime’s worth of activity and music into a very short period of time. No band has done that before or since, and perhaps never will. Magic.

[@crazybunkum]

sto620 Or even less.

[@georgeliv8021]

The "cavern days" were only 8 or 9 years prior to these interviews

[@jayalan2223]

Their recording career lasted around 7 years.

[@redpillhope]

I listen to Beatles music constantly. With each and every song I think "that was one of their best!" It is shocking how much great music they created.

[@lucindairis8085]

Yes Paul’s humility. Is a great way to handle his success. His favourites in Abbey Road. I have to agree . ‘Something’ ‘Come Together’. Timeless

[@jvblhc]

I've heard these interviews before. It always felt to me like they knew they were at the end and that's why they were all saying such nice things about each other.