THE BEATLES - COME TOGETHER REACTION

[@joejohnston3591]

That sound is John saying, "Shoot me," John being John. Unfortunately, eleven years later, an idiot would.

[@joelliebler5690]

Paul’s bass playing is incredible on this legendary tune!

[@shaynewest8757]

Abbey Road is soooooo good, my fav Beatles album. Genius and ahead of its time.

[@Charles-216]

My album favorite is REVOLVER.

[@paulb4604]

One of THE classic rock songs of all time. The Aerosmith cover is pretty damn good as well

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Yessss! I commented the same-Love this one and LOVE Aerosmith’s cover! Love them period! 🤘🏼

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

The smokin mojo filters did an awesome cover too. The band consisted of paul McCartney, paul Weller and noel Gallagher. They did it in 1995 as a charity song for war child.

[@eviekelpie1]

This is why they're the most influential group ever. They're diversity and progression in the short 7 years is unbelievable

[@altar964]

@eviekelpie1 Yes indeed. It's a miracle.

[@dagmar.6954]

"Come Together" is on the Beatles' 1969 album "Abbey Road". This is one of my favorite albums. All the songs are great on it such as "Something", "Here Comes The Sun", "Oh! Darling", "Because", "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" etc.

[@daletwin1]

It is one of my favorite Beatles' albums. In the top three. And The Beatles are my favorite band of all time, as well.

[@RS-ni3lj]

Maxwell's Silver Hammer is terrible, the rest of the album is a solid A.

[@daletwin1]

@@RS-ni3lj I happen to like Maxwell's Silver Hammer. It is a very clever song. It has a light feel to it withy the music and melody bu8t the lyrics are dark and about a serial killer. IMHO the whole album is good. Many of the songs are great.

[@Hessulo]

Sun king is just filler, bad empty and vain

[@donaldbuczek8315]

I remember this song from 1969, it is one of my top 4 songs from that year, I Love this song..

[@armadillotoe]

I was a Jr in High School in 69.

[@JimiBurleigh]

If I may, I'd like to suggest "Something" and "Here Comes the Sun". Both are George Harrison penned tunes and are still as fresh as the day they were released.

[@DRACULAFLOWMUSIC]

its not a sound effect .....hes saying "shoot me" with a lot of tape delay on his voice.........good reaction./enjoyed it

[@greggw.brevoort]

I've been listening to this song for 43 years and only recently (like a year ago) learned that that 'sound effect' you like so much? is John whispering "Shoot Me". And given how he died 10 years later, it has forever changed how I hear this song. It downright gives me goosebumps - and not always the good kind. Makes you wonder if Lennon hadn't recorded that sound effect, whether he'd still be alive today.

[@luclachance4859]

you beat me to it!

[@jerryhorne7547]

I’ve read it is Paul McCartney saying “Shoot it”.

[@bluetopguitar1104]

So funky and understated. Even when they were fighting, one of the greatest rock bands ever.

[@normandavidtidiman9918]

When they recorded they played,not fought.

[@bluetopguitar1104]

The original let it be movie didn't show all the fun they had. A little biased towards drama. The get back documentary gives a much more balanced view.

[@tkdterp8]

Last month I went to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland and they have the NEATEST Beattles feature exhibit going on. I don't know how long it will be there but WOW was it ever neat to experience!

[@angelagoodwin5758]

This is one of my favorite Beatles songs. Sheer genius!

[@tdgallagher218]

This song is damn near perfect. Each component adds up to make this a superb song; the drums setup an easy yet pleasurable groove, the bass amplifies the feel--especially the double notes played with each verse, the guitar is smooth with a slight distortion and is not overpowering but rather fills in just at the right spots and of course the excellent singing seals the whole deal. I've had the pleasure of hearing this tune since it was first released and have yet to grow weary of it. I'm glad you enjoyed it as well.

[@frugalseverin2282]

Musically it's fairly simple but the production, the mix are amazing. I love how during the verses sings on the off-beat but going into the chorus he sings on the beat. It affects the rhythm of the song.

[@trishriley9681]

This is one of the first songs I can remember hearing. I was new at walking .

[@FUBAR1986]

7:35 like y’all actually see this but the sound you’re wondering about is he’s playing a roll on an open, then closed high-hat it’s a two symbol stand and a person is actually making a sound right before and while that’s being played❤😂🎉

[@judithparker4608]

Its John's mouth sound !

[@callmemrbroadstreet5602]

Truly a great beginning on their best album.

[@quixote6942]

The "Sound" was Paul "Shushing", three Bass notes and Ringo's Beat, followed by a synth sound. On KZbin, they have just the vocals of some Beatle Songs (Like Come Together, Help and Something). Just hearing their vocals will impress you even MORE!

[@ozmaile7938]

Synth hadn't been invented yet

[@kenhoyer8601]

Shoot me?

[@normandavidtidiman9918]

@@ozmaile7938 Not true, Harrison had an early Moog synthesiser which was used on 'Here Comes The Sun','I Want You',as well as the medley and other side two tracks.

[@normandavidtidiman9918]

It's actually Lennon saying/singing "Shoot Me" (me is lost by the bass overdub),not McCartney "Shushing" 🙄

[@robertmartin1807]

They were in a league of their own! Ahead of their time, coming up with new cool sounds that changed the way we listen to music. They are THE GOAT!

[@ricknbacker5626]

In early July 1969 while driving in Scotland, John and Yoko were in a serious car accident. It forced John to miss several weeks of recording sessions for what became the Abbey Road album. Upon his return the last week of July, John brought the song Come Together to the studio. John was particularly rude to Paul. Telling Paul he didn't want Paul to sing harmony or play piano on the track. Paul, instead of making a scene, simply left the studio for the day. As the days passed Paul wrote the electric piano line for the solo while John watched over Paul's shoulder. Paul did end up singing the harmony on the song, when John wasn't present in the studio. Such was the tension between John and Paul by this time. The unofficial break up of the Beatles was only weeks away. Great reaction JAYY!! I loved it. Cheers, RNB

[@pelgervampireduck]

the shhhhhh is John saying "shoot me". he was nuts. you should listen to "cold turkey", he says stuff like "can see no future, can see no sky" "I wish I was a baby, I wish I was dead". it's insane to think he had everything, one of the most famous singers in the world loved by millions, rich, married to the love of his life, but he still could be depressed and feel bad like any of us.

[@corinnepmorrison1854]

So many fun Beatle songs...🎼❤️🎶

[@donaldbuczek8315]

Peace And Love

[@rjaraneta913]

That "sound effect" is John saying, "shoot me".

[@davidhalliwell1565]

I thought it was John Lennon wispering "shit".

[@sourisvoleur4854]

@@davidhalliwell1565 It's definitely "shoot me."

[@jrobinette430]

@@davidhalliwell1565 we know he wasn't saying 'shit' because Mark David Chapman didn't fling poo at him

[@jungliatpil9124]

John Lennon trying to vocalize his 6 month heroin addiction.

[@rogerina311]

how ironic

[@michaelway7936]

You should check out their "hardest"song -Helter Skelter- with soaring vocals by Paul and a manic drum set by Ringo.

[@1rsalc]

As to the sound effect you were wondering about, I've read that it was John clapping while saying "Shoot me" with a lot of reverb and echo

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Trust Me On This Classic My Music Lovin' Sister,, The Beatles "Fool On The Hill"..A Must Hear.

[@Tsubakiee]

We are long overdue for a band to come out that can rock the world.

[@LaptopLarry330]

Wow!!! You're getting so close to earning that plaque, Jayy. Please post an unboxing video of the plaque, once you receive it in the mail.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Yes plz! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

LOVE this song! And Aerosmith has a GREAT cover! 🥰

[@direnova6284]

One of the coolest vibes ever recorded.

[@finlybenyunes8385]

Absolutely! The VIBE! 🎶💜🎶

[@timgrady4630]

Rad indeed . Defines a generation .

[@grahamjohnbarr]

Glad you love the Beatles. There is no other Band like them. Even individually they are just the best.

[@debbiechang5781]

The Abbey Road album is my favorite from the greatest band of all time. This song and that iconic picture are both from that album. I love your videos and I love that you love the Beatles and Linda Ronstadt, my two favorites in the musical heaven of great artists. Ringo doesn’t get enough credit for that amazing and creative drumming. Keep it up honey 🌺✌️

[@folkmusicvideo]

Anybody who lived at the time this was made knows that the schussing sound thing is mimicking what we all heard when we dial a rotary telephone. Every time you dial a number, when you release the dial it recoils back to a starting position and makes that noise. Somebody is dialing a phone, trying to come together start a discussion with another person over the phone. 😀 📞

[@bryter00]

John Lennon is actually saying “Shoot me” It has nothing to do with telephones.

[@shaynewest8757]

Ha ha ha, what a load of crap

[@Ken-pi7qk]

Haha. Nice try. I was a kid at the time and phones did not make that noise. It’s Lennon saying “Shoo”

[@Ken-pi7qk]

Dear folkmusicvideo, I have listened again to that sound effect and you are right - under the “shoo” or “shoot” sound that Lennon makes there is an effect that does sound a bit like an old dial up phone. Apologies for my earlier comment.

[@Ken-pi7qk]

@@loosilu Thanks Lucie

[@CW_9]

Morbidly, that sound is John whispering “shoot me”, during Ringo’s muffled, cloth covered drum fill. Reminds me of the echoed vocal sample in ‘1979’ by Smashing Pumpkins. Edit: The two examples are reminiscent of each other, in my opinion, because they’re both creative ways of adding a subliminal hook to the song. I’m not saying I think they sound alike or anything. Two completely different songs.

[@bob44044]

‘Come Together’ was composed for Timothy Leary’s campaign to run for governor of California. Leary asked Lennon to write it.

[@profshad3429]

Paul took bass because no one else would play it. Good thing too, Paul did things with the bass the others probably couldnt. He could turn bass lines into melodies.

[@LaptopLarry330]

To me, the sound effect sounds like the rotary dial of a pay phone in a telephone booth. It could also be inspired by the sound of a coin being deposited into the pay phone, in the way it clanks and clatters around as it goes into the coin collection box at the bottom of the pay phone.

[@babyjane534]

Fun fact john is saying "shoot me"

[@ronburgardt6495]

I grew up with this music. There's a lot to love about this song, but one thing I always liked about it is the use of guitar distortion just before "over me". The first time I heard that, I thought the song was poorly engineered. Then I realized that it was done intentionally for effect. Cool!

[@scottharper6593]

The beauty of The Beatles, you never know what you’re gonna get Looking good beautiful

[@hollywoodharriet13]

George Martin was their producer. You should hear the soundtrack for the Beatles Love Cirque de solei show. Although I felt it didn't keep its intensity throughout, it is awesome. I would imagine the sounds created through a synthesizer (electronic keyboard).

[@travisirius]

This was originally written as a campaign song for Timothy Leary who was running against Regan for gov of calif…

[@searchthewind99]

It started out as a campaign song but obviously wasn't appropriate as one. Lennon did write a campaign song for Leary who never picked it up.

[@paulraymond959]

Good song good reaction

[@kevanbodsworth9868]

Maybe the most creative musicians of all time,, All accessible to a very wide range of listener,

[@chrishuffman5829]

John was saying "Shoot me" and the mic would click by a small feed back and a block plate

[@jamesa.j.5924]

Also acknowledge that in this time in music recording/production,the '8'trac was relatively new,I you listen to albums like Sargent Pepper and Hendrix's Electric Ladyland it is mind-blowing in a 'studio sense' and impossible to pinpoint every sound and/or method of effects that created set 'Masterpieces' o upon pure experimentation of the 8trak recording era in it's 'pre-teen' prime🎶 Love the program Sweets'!😘

[@raymundschutz4826]

Well, sounds like it was recorded yesterday. Great song.

[@jungliatpil9124]

You know that bit when the plunger meets the end of the syringe. It comes together, shoot.

[@bobschenkel7921]

Clearly a late 60's, 1968, Beatles song, not an early 60's type song. Much more mature and original sounding. John's vocals are more like his post-Beatles style here.

[@dennislindqvist8443]

I think you meant the relatively high frequency sound. It's hi-hat and a voice with echo. The voice may be sampled but I haven't listened that closely and I don't intend to either. There were no samplers at this time but they had technicians who could cut and paste.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

You should check out The Beatles - Norwegian Wood

[@charlesking4780]

The Beatles are the best. 😎

[@Code9]

I remember being told this song started out to be a campaign song for Timothy Leary's run for governor of California. The phrase, "Come Together" was Leary's campaign slogan. Can't remember the details of what all happened except that Leary was imprisoned on a marijuana charge before the campaign had a chance to take off. In any case, since there wasn't going to be a need for the song any longer, Lennon then just wrote a bunch of nonsense lyrics around the campaign slogan "Come Together". In terms of the lyrics I always thought of it as a "stream of consciousness" thing that fit right into the psychedelic vibe of the times. The kind of thing you could listen to, nod your head thoughtfully and mutter something like "Far out, man. That's heavy", and everyone would just nod in agreement with you even though it was completely meaningless.

[@rvponto]

HEY JAYY, YOU NEED LISTEN THE BEATLES WHITE ALBUM... EVERY SONG IS AMAZING (YER BLUES, HONEY PIE, BLACKBIRD, HELTER SKELTER ARE MY FAVORITE)

[@geraldharkness8830]

abbey road pure perfection..please listen to the b side from begining to the end

[@charlesking4780]

The noise you're talking about is actually John using his voice.

[@Chaudette-Le-Soir]

All song are's good seriously

[@trufflehund]

Great reaction again. Insightful. Too many people told me what to think about the Beatles when i was young. As I age, I know I like Lennon songs better, I love the McCartney bass line innovations, the drumming of Ringo that is not flashy but is inventive and perfect for the music. Finally you can track the growing complexity of Harrison and his technical excellence.

[@trentbobo4171]

I've tried to make sense out of these lyrics my entire life. I can only assume the writing session was an acid trip.

[@justme2]

Well made song. It's one of a kind. Uniqu for sure. 3:58 sounds like he's saying...'shoot' then they added an echo effect to it.

[@GrouchyMarx]

@ 3:28 I hear ya Jayy! Listen to the whole Abbey Road album beginning to end someday including Come Together again since it's the first song on the album. Especially note the legendary Side 2 of the album which starts with "Here Comes the Sun". ✌😎

[@dondevice8182]

That “sound effect” is John’s voice saying “shoot me!” Kind of ironic in context, sadly…

[@danv9872]

Twice tonight I've landed on you're channel. You're coming up in yt girl. Love channel been subbed awhile. Gonna watch more. Like dropped.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

This Classic Hits Different & Brings The Feels,, The Rolling Stones "Fool To Cry"

[@markniceley]

Listen to I want you (she's so heavy) studio and the outtakes.

[@Charles-216]

REVOLVER IS THE MASTERPIECE!!!

[@eviekelpie1]

One of my favs... and Jayy it's one of Tina Turners favourite songs! Don't try to make sense of the lyrics 🤣

[@jimfrederick3907]

Decades ahead of their time.

[@jimcomvideos]

Sometimes a great reaction is just comes from the heart. Great reaction.

[@ElissaStark514]

The four and only. 💙💙💙💙

[@THEJAYYSHOW]

The original fantastic 4

[@LaptopLarry330]

The song's lyrics always gave me the impression that it was about a gathering of hippie draftees entering boot camp for the US Army during the Vietnam War.

[@ronniemaclaine5234]

I've heard a interesting theory that he's talking about different members of his band.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

I Have A Special Request My Music Lovin' Sister,, I'd Like To Dedicate This Classic To Muriel,, The Most Beautiful Person I Have Ever Known,, Malo "Suavecito"..R.I.P. Mom..Love & Miss You🙏❤

[@barriehull7076]

Disease used to mean when you were not at ease, so in dis ease.

[@michaelsullivan6854]

Grear reaction to a Blockbuster Song !

[@markniceley]

Look up the outtakes of this song.

[@Howdyall]

Lyrics used to say "feet down below his knees". "Knees" rhymes with "please" and "disease". Now it's "knee"... weird.

[@heliotropezzz333]

At one time the Beatles were quite influenced by the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Later they became more sceptical about him. This song sounds to me like it was about him or someone like him.

[@AstroXeno]

In the 'Paul Is Dead' conspiracy theory, this song supposedly depicts the other three Beatles at Paul's funeral.

[@petepotaczek2534]

This song is about Timothy Leary the Harvard physcholigist who promoted the ingesting of ACID.

[@kellyw8017]

This was the time of gurus and other New Age "spiritual leaders." Many were weirdos. In a way, this is like a different take on McCartney's Fool on the Hill subject matter

[@eviekelpie1]

Something ( written and sung by George). Has been covered so many times even by Frank Sinatra!

[@danielkesselring9172]

Brilliant 😎👍🏻

[@alfredoramirez1022]

More Beatles pls

[@TexasMagnolia]

Jayy, the only band to cover this song with justice was Aerosmith. Ought to check it out.

[@daviddavio1032]

The sound effect is actually Paul

[@58andyr]

Better wrong than soulless! You got it!

[@nicholasszohner7933]

I've heard that this song was about Charles Manson, whom John had met a few times.(Manson was a musician and songwriter and was known by a surprising number of big artists).

[@nicholasszohner7933]

@@loosilu I heard an interview where he said that he met Manson a few times wile hanging out in California with the Wilsons. Manson was always hanging around the scene were the musicians were

[@elainearmstrong5808]

Love your channel.!

[@elainearmstrong5808]

Really! I hear it now!

[@Rickhorse1]

At the time this was released, we all had the same reaction that you did... "what is making the sound?" It was Lennon doing it by "shhhhushhhing" (obviously amplified via microphone). When you said genius...exactly! Who on earth would think of doing that as part of a song? That alone made it iconic. You can play just that one effect & everyone says, "Come Together".

[@LeChaunce]

Chilling fact: Lennon is actually whispering "Shoot me".

[@loosilu]

It's definitely "shoot". It's a very abrupt stop

[@LeChaunce]

@@loosilu Yes. If you listen to the isolated vocal track, you can hear very clearly that while he does emphasize the “t”, John is clearly chanting “shoot me”.

[@loosilu]

@@LeChaunce Thanks! That is so creepy, isn't it?

[@LeChaunce]

@@loosilu Totally creepy! Especially when you remember he's actually referring to heroin, which he was using at the time... just dark and creepy all around.

[@johnshelton2414]

YES😉

[@mikefetterman6782]

This song was based off a line from a Chuck Berry song mixed with a short bout of heroin addiction. A John song during his rough period in 1969 when he actually ended up being the 3rd Beatle to quit (secretly until later)

[@mikefetterman6782]

That is either a slide block (sound effect) -a simple percussion instrument, or John just going " shhhhhhhttt" into the mic.

[@DrPaul-xf4no]

​​@@mikefetterman6782ts John saying "shoot me".. The "me" is lost in the delay affect so we just hear him say "shoot".

[@johnniekight1879]

The late great George Martin produced them and made many suggestions on the sounds.

[@Boatzilla2]

Great reaction. Jayy. The lyrics are definetly weird. Probably the first Beatles song I remember hearing. I was about 6 years old and my best friend got the album.

[@jimcarlson6157]

can you hear "shoot me" whispered a few times?

[@polarbianarchy3333]

Hey Miss Jayy, I think that sound is a mix of John goiing shooo and a hihat triplet, and what other guy said 😁 Loved your response, at 12, when it came out, I had the same look on my face... What is this?? Lololol very cool thank you

[@normandavidtidiman9918]

It's "Shoot Me"

[@polarbianarchy3333]

@@normandavidtidiman9918 I don't think so...

[@normandavidtidiman9918]

@@polarbianarchy3333 Tough whether you believe me or not…. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Come_Together

[@brianhiles5096]

Paul's bass tho.