The Beatles - Dear Prudence (REACTION)

[@4ujj]

one of the joys of my life is watching you two react to the Beatles. I think because you are musicians but honestly, you just get it.

[@edf9682]

You n me both. Their genuine joy hearing this song for the 1st time is what I felt the 1st time hearing this song. ❤

[@johnclassy806]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@PauTay942]

i so agree. its so fun watching others enjoy the music that i do. they have knowledge I don't , which makes it that much better.

[@garthur5040]

They’re made so many friends they will never know. All good.

[@lisa.user-xm7kz2tb6x]

Yes they do get it cuz they're all Love.

[@DTMBYLEZ70]

The Beatles weren’t a band they were a miracle

[@elih9700]

Maybe the best.

[@brunob8478]

No one, magically, could touch them and/or outdo them.

[@yulbrenner5526]

"how can somebody create a Bassline like this???" - it's just Paul.

[@pauljohnstone180]

I'm 73 years old and you guys, killing these reviews, take me right back to when I was 16. You nail these Beatle reactions!! Thank you, PJ

[@CharCanuck14]

I can totally relate! When the album first came out, I was at a party that played just this album, all night........and it was amazing! We lived in an incredible time for music!

[@Tris-ge1oy]

Written for MIa Farrow's sister Prudence, who was meditating so much in India with The Beatles that John wrote this song to get her to come out and join everyone. John is finger picking the riff, having just been taught by Donovan how to do it. Paul again is on drums here, with excellent playing. This album is going to amaze you.

[@fritzburbank935]

Ironically, Mia's character in Rosemary's Baby lived at the Dakota.

[@debjorgo]

@@fritzburbank935 Beat me to it. I'll add that Mia was married to Frank Sinatra. She was also married to classical music giant Andre Previn and later, comedy superstar Woody Allen.

[@debjorgo]

Remember Mia's name. She will come up again later in the album.

[@bobwoolerOriGinal]

@@debjorgo She herself or her name?

[@debjorgo]

@@bobwoolerOriGinal When the Sexy Sadie song comes up, someone will probably tell the story about Mia. They will most likely mention her by name.

[@dougieyou]

The Bass,,,unbelievable... it gets me every time.

[@johndrx165]

HAD to learn it and played it in a band back in the day. EPIC!

[@dougieyou]

@@johndrx165 Awesome, I respect anyone who is musically inclined. Myself I couldn't carry a note in a bucket...lol

[@davidl9771]

This song is a masterpiece

[@RPRohrman]

I never get tired of hearing ‘Dear Prudence’. It’s so underrated!

[@jgold78]

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[@jimnicosia5934]

The Beatles were genius. They changed music forever.

[@dcg4mn]

This is one of the few pop recordings of any era that one can say every aspect, every moment is truly PERFECT - every decision made along the way. Instrumentation, the slow, thrilling buildup, vocals, production obviously, … consummate professionals - talent at the height of its powers. On top of all that: one of the most beautiful songs in all pop history.

[@philippamalherbe4111]

My favourite song by The Beatles, just a masterpiece!

[@carlosalbertosolares1236]

One of my top 5, that is saying a lot from the Beatles. Not in order, but: Get back, Come together, While my guitar gently weeps, Here comes the son and Dear Prudence, are currently my top 5. It changes through the years.

[@bobtausworthe]

​@@carlosalbertosolares1236 great choices.

[@jgold78]

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[@Niko3387Y]

​@@carlosalbertosolares1236 Get Back? Weird choice but to each his own lol

[@MsAppassionata]

The *sun, not son.

[@davidwolf4677]

So inventive. I get the same feeling listening to this in 2024 as I did in 1968.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

I find it funny that critics of the White Album say that it's incoherent, no centralizing theme. That's its beauty, a marvelous collection of different styles, genres, tempos and moods. One of my all-time favorite albums

[@dcg4mn]

Yeah: centralizing theme is great but it’s NOT the only way to make albums- how odd and constricting their invented rules are that they’re trying to impose on others: you can’t have the Beatles without their breaking down of boundaries and their voracious creativity.

[@RazzleDazz72]

When the White Album shines it shines brightest of all their albums, imo.

[@1967PONTIACGTO]

And a lot of the songs flow perfectly into each other... Back in the USSR and Dear Prudence.... and for me, Helter Skelter and Long Long Long

[@joescott8877]

Yup. It's The Beatles "Physical Graffiti." Or maybe "Physical Graffiti" is Zeppelin's White Album. lol.

[@stevedotwood]

Yeah it's a concept album: all great songs

[@mottjones2876]

The way this song starts out simple and then the layers of genius are incrementally added is amazing. No matter who played what. Sheer beauty. ❤

[@mkaye818]

This song is a masterpiece. One of their greatest creations.

[@eliabe702]

George's guitar is the cherry on the top

[@KevinTurner-kj9dz]

Paul on drums,piano,bass flugelhorn and backing vocals

[@winterdock]

Ringo came back from vacation and overdubs some of the drum parts

[@ewest14]

@@winterdock Not true. Ringo was out of the country when Dear Prudence was recorded and there were no overdubs done later. Paul is the only drummer on the song

[@ractmo]

@@winterdock false

[@keithdf2001]

@@winterdockSounds like he did the crescendo at the end and Paul did the beginning until that point in the song

[@keithdf2001]

@@ewest14That is a long standing debate. It is not clear. The crescendo sounds like Ringo where the rest clearly sounds like Paul

[@cogline]

One of those songs that get in your head for the rest of your life

[@JosephHuntelvisnspiders]

"Never knew it existed" Class lads. Much love from Ireland.

[@vincentbsilva6219]

The greatest band ever!!!

[@darrenmaxwell1085]

This albums has so much variety!

[@helterskelter8397]

there are the Beatles and then the others

[@vicprovost2561]

Yep, they are #1, you can debate who is #2 but we know who started everything and was and still is the best, ever, period!

[@helterskelter8397]

@@vicprovost2561 i am french, all right, your answer

[@cweefy]

Paul McCartney is just too unbelievably talented. As they all were but Paul especially.

[@johnmarshall2722]

Indeed 🙂 Saw him in Madrid last week. When you walk into that stadium and see Paul on the stage, you´re in 20th history.

[@kickflipperland12]

Lennon lyrically

[@LeeCopus]

When he wrote a song his girlfriend loved then John N George laughed at it. Took it home gave to girlfriend brother to record. Becomes #1 hit beating out all Beatles songs. World Without Love recorded by Peter and Gordon.

[@johnsutton6233]

The most creative band ever!

[@DocRock71]

Naming a single favorite Beatles song is a cruel choice, but if I HAD to chose THE perfect Beatles song, I would have to go with Dear Prudence. Having a song lock on to just 2 guitar notes and then just build and layer and build to that wonderful and beautiful jam at the end, with the marching band snare drum doing it's thing, and those sublime, searing guitar licks sprinkled in at the end.... and the slapping, bouncy, deep bass line...Oh, lord! Music and songwriting just doesn't get much better than this one.

[@RazzleDazz72]

I can’t wait until they do the lesser known tracks like Piggies and Long, Long, Long, or Happiness is a Warm Gun, Savoy Truffle, etc.

[@Joseph-Cottrell]

Long, Long, Long is exquisite! Always loved that track

[@jackbottomley-clift]

Revolution 9 will be funny

[@majones501]

Or “Why Don’t We Do it in the Road”

[@rbking9296]

This album is going to take you all an absolute journey it is so innovative so many layers to it I’ve been waiting for y’all to react to this albumEnjoy the ride guys

[@lucianomancinella9467]

Whoever I hear this song, I get very nostalgic about John, these songs are when he is at his best.

[@holysmokes5817]

The guitar rhythm ....Harrison creating the now ubiquitous rock rhythm riff and McCartney's bass line....just beauty and informed everything to folow.

[@nathanmartz1221]

That bass part under the harmonies is just .... yeah.

[@waltw4537]

This is the epitome of a Beatles tune at that time: drums, bass, vocal harmonies, guitar riff, the trippy-ness and Paul was all over this one also. Love it! Here we go. Glad you dug it! Thanks.

[@louisenglish8069]

Love this whole album. Listening to the genius of this band never gets old.

[@justinlom]

Merry Christmas love you guys. Paul on bass and drums. Imagine that this song is so great, and it's an album cut not a single. Beatles creativity unmatched.

[@AirplayBeats]

Merry Christmas!!

[@carlpayne8791]

Final drums we hear were recorded after Ringo returned to London. Paul isn’t skilled enough as a drummer to pull off the chops on this one…..

[@Niko3387Y]

​@@carlpayne8791i agree

[@justinlom]

@@carlpayne8791 Doesn't say that on Wikipedia though. They are usually pretty accurate, and they will update if new info comes out. I'll give credit to Paul. As creative and good as Ringo was. Those end fills don't sound sound like typical Ringo either.

[@carlpayne8791]

@ If you listen to Ringo’s drumming on Strawberry Fields, Sexy Sadie, Come Together……. These are all similar examples of Ringo’s syncopated groove, very musical, very competent and tailored to the song. Paul just isn’t a good enough drummer to have sustained the “outro” drumming on Prudence. IMHO……

[@GeorgeKhelashvili]

Extraordinary album with so many great songs. I am especially looking forward to your reaction to While my guitar gently weeps!

[@andythrush3341]

Tripped to this LP many times back in the day.

[@darrenmaxwell1085]

Great reaction La & Che, love listening to the Beatles with you guys!

[@KennyCamaro2364]

Laa and Chee are the best!

[@paulroberts1000]

God, I love you guys! I was 13 when this came out... my sisters were 16 and 18, and I grew up with The Beatles playing in our home. They never repeated themselves... they always took it to the next level... they were always way ahead of the curve... and they were and still are the music to my life... and I love watching and hearing you get it. It would have been so good if you could have followed their journey in the 7 years it took them to establish themselves as the legends they became.

[@MrKeychange]

Great reaction guys! This song never got the platform it deserved. It's a masterpiece.

[@retiredfirelt586]

One of my favorite songs on the album... Thanks Bros and merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@AirplayBeats]

Merry Christmas!!

[@majones501]

I’ve always loved this song, especially the bass, with its blended chords. It’s just an excellent piece of art all around.

[@tedroyer9391]

M glad this song is finally getting it’s due as one of the great Beatle tracks. It’s been put on the recently remastered “blue” compilation, and making more top ten lists. Great song.

[@mjames4709]

💯

[@TBonzzz]

Great reaction to one of the finest cuts on any of their amazing catalog of albums.

[@gjp8734]

You’re going to love this album 🔥

[@nickozzy]

After they made more than 100 super immortal songs that the entire universe enjoys, they also made two albums for their personal satisfaction, on a different level, above and beyond the universe, by the way, they made productions from one point and then 100 years ahead....

[@michaelwebster8389]

Definitely one of their great songs.

[@MichaelBrown-x1q]

When I hear a song like that from The Beatles, it just makes me Thank God for them!! They helped music grow in this world in So many ways!!!

[@kamgarcha1021]

What a great song. Not heard this for a while. Worth the wait.

[@johnmanning4339]

The Beatles influence in all genres of music is impressive. I think that's why you heard some gangsta in it.

[@Miss_Califfa]

You hear it like i always did❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@keef7224]

It just builds and builds to that perfect final verse and chorus- one of the great crescendos in rock 🎸 💥

[@jamesgallerani2271]

This has always been one of my favorite by them

[@RHODOAN]

I have a lot of warm memories connected to this album, of days in art class, in college and a grad student played the whole album loud in his studio every day.

[@vicprovost2561]

Party on with this one, another unique track only they could come up with. This album will freak you out! It sure did me, enjoy! 🔥🎵🎸🎤🎸🎶🔥

[@matzabean]

That bass sound and bass line kill me. There’s something spirit-full (whatever that means 😂) about the whole thing.

[@aprilstewart5929]

I want to say: I really love you guys. I've learned a lot from your reactions, too.I knew Ringo was perfection, but I didn't realize why, until you said it: he is always just a milesecond behind the beat, resulting in a solid sound that is incomparable. (Ok, Bill Brufford!) He never drags it, and never rushes it. And he's always innovating, clever, fun. Keep posting these reactions; they're major fun, and in what is fast becoming a terrible world, it's like ambrosia, to me.

[@billadkins5150]

Never gets old! I heard this album when I was 9. I just turned 65!

[@westonwhitham5894]

I still play the White Album on my turntable. It's a testament to the Beatles diversity of music. They covered every genre. Dear Prucence is my one my favorite songs on the Album.

[@mythicsin3083]

For some of the confused folks here…”Yes, Prudence Farrow Bruns remains actively involved in Transcendental Meditation (TM). She began practicing TM in 1966 and became a certified teacher in 1968 after training with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in Rishikesh, India.  Over the years, she has been a passionate advocate for TM, teaching the technique and sharing her experiences. In a 2018 interview, she reflected on her transformative journey with TM, stating, “It was the fulfillment of everything I wanted… I felt whole.”  In 2022, she continued to share her insights on meditation, discussing the profound impact of TM on her life and its benefits for others.  Her enduring commitment to TM underscores her belief in its potential to bring about personal transformation and inner peace. For a deeper insight into her experiences with TM and her time with the Beatles in India, she has written a book”.

[@Johnfreedom64]

It always blows my mind on how short the Beatles run was and the music this band produced was crazy....you can get lost in there vocabulary of music 🎶

[@Regulus863]

A personal favorite of mine from the White Album. Love you guys and love reliving my youth coming along for the musical journey with you guys on your exploration. Merry Christmas to you La and Che from me and mine to you and yours. 🎄🎅🏻

[@hudahekizzy8402]

If absolutely forced to I'd name this as my all time favourite song. Thanks for the reaction guys. You rule.

[@AW11-e4h]

Such a great tune 🤘

[@VereinPlatzhirschamHirschenpla]

One of the best Beatles songs!

[@vicrodriguez8344]

My mother MADE my dad take her to see young Elvis in the 50s when they were dating, he got jealous so he hated Elvis for the rest of his life. I was like 8 when I got home from school and there were 4 large posters in my room, one for every Beatle. She said she knew I liked them. After that she bought me a crap load of Beatle stuff. She even paid my uncle to take me to see them in 1966 at Dodger Stadium. It wasn't until I was an adult that I realize that SHE was the Beatles fan and didn't want to repeat what happened with Elvis. Thanks mom for making me a lifelong Beatles fan. I miss you dearly.

[@DavidEveritt74]

You’re getting in deep now, fellas. Enjoy it for what it is. Happy Holidays.

[@AirplayBeats]

Happy Holidays!!

[@KennyKay-h8t]

Merry Christmas guys, I got to laugh when you called Dear Prudence gangster. Have a great holiday with the family.

[@chrisjamieson3452]

Song about Mia Farrow's sister at a retreat in India. Alanis Morrisette did a nice cover of this at a Beatles tribute.

[@m.d.1473]

The Beatles. 27 bands in one.

[@scottsnyder2726]

Find it great that the drums and riffs lead you to OG rap. I never saw the Beatles that way. But they influenced so much future music. True OG greats!

[@zappa1952]

Watching you guys discover and appreciate the Beatles now, as I did in my teens, is awesome to see. I just turned 72 and saw The Beatles in 65' when I was 12. 😊

[@TheLowJay]

too many classic ones on this album guys. Spectacular choice.

[@mr.macbeevee498]

The Beatles never played flashy-shredder-showoff guitar parts. But, what they did play always fit the songs so perfectly. Even a simple little two note riff, like the one toward the end here, just fits so well, it lifts the song to another level. Pure genius.

[@keithroberts4952]

Great drumming and bass playing by Paul!

[@stephanieo2509]

Probably my favorite Beatles song. Just so beautiful.

[@dnicely9]

Yep

[@laudarevsonhunt]

Won't you come out to play?

[@grandpaslayer6232]

There's no bad Beatles song. Love your show. #ROCKON

[@BobbyW.771]

Im so so jealous you fellas get to hear all this amazing music for the first time!!!☺❤✌

[@angelagraves865]

My favorite song off my favorite Beatles album.

[@terrybarnes8549]

Prudence was Mia Farrows sister who spent most of her time indoors meditating when she was at the Maharishi's compound.

[@kengregory6026]

great album...thanks chaps👍

[@mattleppard1970]

Yeah, seeing you hear this first time was very special. As 100% always

[@Blizzmatic777]

this channel is excellent!

[@majones501]

This is such an excellent album. My favorite song has always been George’s “Happiness is a Warm Gun”, but it wasn’t until a couple of years ago that I learned it was not him playing my favorite guitar solo! As soon as I learned it was Clapton, it blew me away. Of course it was clearly Mr. Slow Hand himself. I’d know his guitar style anywhere, but never even considered that the solo could be anyone but George. I still can’t get enough of that solo. Can’t wait to see what you two think.

[@oldskool4612]

Pure bliss ❤ and so was the reaction gentlemen ☝️

[@sammcbride2149]

Very eclectic album. You have to be ready for anything on this one.

[@melissaford717]

Oh what a great song to hear on this freezing cold Sunday morning in Philadelphia. This is a favorite of mine and nice review as always! Merry Merry to you all 🎄 and GO BIRDS 💚🦅🏈!! P.S.- Sorry to hear the passing of Rickey Henderson 😢⚾️

[@chitownlee]

The Sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you. I can't tell you how many times over the decades, I've used that line on women. 😆

[@viniciusgomeslazaretti8904]

There are more details that we can practically only hear in the 2018 mix.

[@RazzleDazz72]

Interesting

[@beholdmessiah6526]

Sensational men, awesome song. One of my favourites.

[@Rawbtube]

Such a beautiful, gentle scene set by John both lyrically and with the softly descending acoustic progression. Then Paul comes in, being totally assertive with both drums and bass. Such a strange, bold choice. It could have spoiled the mood, but it doesn't! It just makes the song more powerful and, I feel, helps it down the sort of surreal road where it reaches its climax. Most people wouldn't have treated a ballad like this. But this isn't most people. This is The Beatles.

[@lesblatnyak5947]

Nice to hear it again through your ears. Well done gentlemen 🎄🎶🎄

[@walterfleury3840]

One of my favorite Lennon songs, Happiness is a Warm Gun on this same album is another great one.

[@MichaelDengler-pt4yj]

Yeah, actually Paul on drums on this, Ringo was filming a movie. This was just John and Paul doing it all. Pure legends.

[@carlpayne8791]

Ringo was back in town in time to record an overdub on drums. Paul doesn’t have the drum skills to do the drumming on Prudence……..

[@Friend_Of_The_Muse]

Love that Octave Mandolin droning throughout. And Paul's Bass!

[@barr790]

I love this song so much. Hope you're both well ✌️ mucho love chaps ❤

[@movietrailer1plus99]

Awesome review guys. Really enjoyed it.

[@Linda-y9h]

So many layers...Brilliant! ❤😊

[@lisa.user-xm7kz2tb6x]

Dear Airplay Beats and Everyone🙏🌎🌍🌏❤☮️

[@jgibs6251]

I'm 77, you guys are great. Try some Kinks too, (Waterloo Sunset, Sunny Afternoon, Autumn Almanac). You get the 60s music so well.

[@Richard2003]

Been listening to this song once a week or so for over 50 years.

[@grandwazoodebris1015]

Always love this song. Great to watch you react, helps me hear it with new ears. Always nice when you like a fav, kind of like being back in the dorm 40 years ago sharing music with friends.