THE BEATLES | "OH DARLING" (reaction)

Check out Sight After Dark (Singer Sifa Graffiti and Guitarist Dan Berg) reacting to “Oh Darling” by The Beatles.
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[@lukeizabelle2131]

Apparently in order to reach that raunchy/raw/growly voice that you can hear on this track, McCartney would everyday start to sing his vocal parts to this song very early in the morning for a week. McCartney "When we were recording 'Oh! Darling' I came into the studios early every day for a week to sing it by myself because at first my voice was too clear. I wanted it to sound as though I'd been performing it on stage all week"

[@blitztim6416]

Always loved this song. Kind of an old style song with Beatles innovative approach. Those background vocals and those sparse guitar stabs. And of course Paul’s insane vocal. A deep cut gem.

[@backbeat44]

John never dissed Ringo. that was a joke a one hit wonder British comedian made many years after Lennon passed. Lennon used ringo on his first solo album, he thought ringo was a brilliant drummer.

[@budmcnew7763]

It's irritating that people still believe John said that.

[@patticrichton1135]

@@budmcnew7763 I AGREE!!!

[@yournamehere6002]

John loved Ringo, he wrote "I'm The Greatest" for his album RINGO.

[@Brandi6666]

Paul paying homage to the late great little richard ❤️🤘

[@patrick1muldoon]

That John quote about Ringo was never from John. It was from a comedy sketch from an English comedian and somehow it was attributed to John. He never said that. John loved Ringo as the band's drummer.

[@MrFtoudalk]

I was 13 years old when I first heard this record, and this was a stand out track for me. So raw, simple, and yet complicated. Great fun as always to watch the two of you in these vids...

[@MikeB-in1nd]

For all of us born in 56 we had the best music

[@mariaarmindapinheirobarbar4885]

Just a note to tell you that if The Beatles hadn't appeared as they did, maybe the music you like and do nowadays would never have existed... They changed everything: mentalities, music, way of life, etc... They really changed the world! So did the invention of mini skirts by Mary Quant... but maybe The Beatles also gave to that as well!

[@jimdunagan4180]

Yeah Paul...man when he does that...yeesh just kills it.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

In addition to all the things you mentioned, which was great, and I'm glad you shouted out that bass guitar line, it's just so perfect and so cool the little smears that he does and it's so thick and heavy. And don't forget the piano just always there as a texture and I also really love what Ringo was doing on the hi-hat here. Sometimes just listen to the song and try to focus on only that. It's not predictable when he does that little pattern but it's perfect for the music. And one thing that made Ringo great was the ability to really do just the right drumming and leave a lot of the predictable stuff out to give everything more punch. Referencing Charlie Watts of the Rolling stones, another drummer was asking him about his style and saying that he was minimalistic and he nodded and said, yeah about the only person who leaves more out of what could potentially be done is Charlie Watts. I think he was quite deliberate in that and there are times when he really shows off his chops. Sometimes early and sometimes late in the Beatles, but mostly his chops were that understanding of manipulating space in an arrangement.

[@kingberzerk]

Also Paul went into the studio, screaming and shouting for several days before the recording, so that his voice shows this on the track.

[@salbuda6957]

The song is Paul’s plea to John not to leave the group. At the time, there was much discord among them with John and every member at times threatening to leave. So indeed it was very personal from Paul. After all they had known each other since 1957, when John invited Paul to join his group The Quarrymen. And the rest as they say….😁

[@xlerb_again_to_music7908]

Hi guys! :) Nice fireworks there, Sifa! What a great track this was... have not heard this since the 70s... forgot all about it - it was indeed beautiful :)

[@vicprovost2561]

Paul really brings it on this one and on the whole album, Abbey Road is always in the conversation as best album ever. The ending songs/sequences on both sides are mind blowing, time to toss on I Want You (She's So Heavy)! Enjoy. 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶

[@user-lt5ge7gv5b]

Genius, pure and simple.

[@TangoEliott]

John never dissed Ringo. The Beatles knew Ringo was the missing link. Ringo was the glue.

[@dennistognan3791]

Great song and awesome vocal performance

[@thumbsaloft]

PAUL McCARTNEY one of the ABSOLUTE GREATEST ROCK SINGERS EVER!

[@deepermind4884]

Yeah, you should never underestimate the deep tracks from a one-hit wonder band....jus' sayin'.😉 Paul really wanted his rough voice for this one, but he didn't want to totally damage his voice trying to sing it, so he only did one take each day, belting it out each time. It took him 7 days to get the right take. According to the book included in the 2019 Abbey Road Super Deluxe Edition, it was Paul on piano, John on guitar & George on bass(!). Apparently, not an uncommon thing for the lads to switch roles sometimes. Cheers! 🪲🪲🪲🪲

[@shoutinchuck3363]

Holy smokes! Been a minute since I’ve heard this one. Like you said, the whole thing is put together well, but Ringo has always been my focal point on this song. He was killin’ it without getting excessive. Nice. Btw, the fireworks effects are a keeper! Ha ha! Excellent choice Sonia. Enjoyed the review SAD. Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate it!

[@SightAfterDark]

Hope yours was great chuckle, thanks!

[@louisme5411]

“It’s Paul. I can hear his cheeks.”

[@joelliebler5690]

Amazing tune from one of the best albums!

[@edwardlea3413]

I read that John thought he should have sung this one.

[@gerardodoherty9178]

I heard that too. It would have been interesting to hear him sing it.

[@davidcollins1154]

It is true John did think it should have been him with lead vocal - he was wrong. (imo)

[@damonhines8187]

Great, just great. It was great to hear you guys reacting to one of the greatest groups of all time. You were right there with 'em you were great!! Great reaction, btw. 😊😂🤙🏼🎶❤️✨️🐏❓️❌️🕊✅️😮‍💨

[@SightAfterDark]

Our pleasure Damon!

[@davidenders9282]

Love that raspy voice of Paul's to.

[@steveschmitz2839]

Love this, thanks guys. This helps confirm an opinion I have thought about for years. Americans love anything in 12/8, it just fits like a fine wool glove, lol. Thanks!!

[@SightAfterDark]

Well said!

[@TheoZoffrok]

That "not even the best drummer in the Beatles" quote is (sadly perhaps) apocryphal. Ringo was the business. That said, Paul was a more than capable drummer (he could play pretty much anything); that's Paul on drums and bass on The Ballad Of John & Yoko, with John on rhythm and lead guitars.

[@patticrichton1135]

@TheoZoffrok John never said that, it was some British comedian that said that

[@TheoZoffrok]

@@patticrichton1135 Jasper Carrott I believe.

[@j.whisper2379]

Amazing to know that there are people who don't know the Beatles!

[@jeffmartin1026]

"...and we hope that we passed the audition". - John Lennon

[@user-tr9de6gm8k]

Ringo was the perfect drummer for the Beatles

[@SightAfterDark]

Very unique

[@teresakoslosky3053]

This was Paul singing!!!

[@philwillett9102]

Hi there, awesome reaction For you own edification, John lennon never dissed Ringo, that was an English comedian who came up with that quote. Here are Lennons actual thoughts on his friend, ""Ringo was a star in his own right in Liverpool before we even met. He was a professional drummer who sang and performed and had Ringo Starr-time, and he was in one of the top groups in Britain but especially in Liverpool before we even had a drummer. So Ringo's talent would have come out one way or the other." P.S. Paul on piano/vocals, John on guitar, George on Bass and RINGO! Cheers!

[@salbuda6957]

Paul on bass. John on piano.

[@philwillett9102]

Nope! George on Bass and John is playing guitar...Paul on piano@@salbuda6957

[@alfredoramirez1022]

More beatles pls

[@SightAfterDark]

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[@alexsmirnof]

The Beatles are so established for such a long time that we almost forgot the reason why...

[@johnsrensen3366]

Lennon like paul's voice on this track ❤

[@phengkimving]

I read somewhere online the following: When asked if Ringo Starr is the best drummer of the world, John Lennon replied Ringo may not be the best drummer of the world, but he's the best drummer of the Beatles. That's what I believe. I simply can't believe John dissed Ringo.

[@SightAfterDark]

Lolll we’ve heard that but pretty sure it’s an urban legend

[@carolinalopez8751]

i love the beatles forever

[@chrisoleary9876]

Great one y'all!

[@TheMUSICHEART]

That scream of Paul's was acquired by hanging out with Little Richard in Hamburg. (hint, hint) And that's also how they met Billy Preston, the 5th Beatle. And Ringo is still a solid anchor.

[@charlenewebb5893]

Experts !

[@user-jr2mv2fl3s]

It was Keith Richards Who said Charlie Watts isn't even in the band lol 🍻

[@SightAfterDark]

LOL

[@martyk656]

My very first album. A good way to start. :)

[@backbeat44]

You should react to 'I Want You ( She's So Heavy)' from the same album. Super heavy metal /jazzy Beatles. Always ahead of the curve.

[@swamprocker1234]

thats Paul singing

[@jimnicosia5934]

It's John. Watch the video.

[@laurabarlaj6836]

The Bee Attles. That's cute. 😂

[@stevedotwood]

They're pretty good now and then

[@starlightperkins330]

Paul didn't "partake" like a few of his cohorts. That's interesting because for years, everybody assumed that a lot of the latter Beatles material was drug-influenced.

[@SightAfterDark]

That is interesting!

[@geraldharkness8830]

paul mc cartney is the lead on this one ,not john lennon ok

[@jimfrederick3907]

Grew up in Park Slope - Welcome!

[@deselby260]

2 comments. Mcartney was drinking heavily during this period (by his own admission) and 2. George Harrison is playing the bass. But great reaction as always.

[@SightAfterDark]

Knew it! Wow! Thanks for the info!

[@AmberPearcy]

Did anyone hear that new Beatles song that was made using AI-I guess to isolate John’s vocals from a prior track and then added in some guitar George did that they wanted to use with it. Anyway, it’s a whole story and I’m surprised I was able to recall that much. 😂 I liked it. But love this! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@SightAfterDark]

We haven’t heard it. Thanks Amber, hope you had a great one!

[@patticrichton1135]

@@SightAfterDark You NEED to REACT to the OFFICIAL VIDEO for "NOW and THEN" which was dropped on Nov. 3 rd, the last Beatles song ever. You are late to the party on this one! LOL! The video has not been blocked for any one, Apple records wants it out there and it is going like wildfire. I have been watching reactions to it every day since Nov. 3rd... Here it is kzbin.info/www/bejne/haHbmZtvhM1mqMk

[@kingberzerk]

Paul had indeed some booze issues in the late 60s.

[@bosullivan5462]

Listen to Say Say Say by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson

[@Brandi6666]

Funny😂😂😂😂

[@jamesrowe3606]

The story about Ringo not even being the best drummer in The Beatles is apocryphal, i.e. completely made up. The rest of the band knew Ringo was a great drummer, and he undoubtedly was. Just listen to Rain, I Am The Walrus, or countless other tracks. His unique drum breaks were quite remarkable in his day and have been copied by many other great rock drummers since. He was the business and it's a shame that that dumb story has gained traction.

[@slavaukraini404]

Paul deliberately fried his vocals before recording this. John Lennon never said that about Ringo, John loved Ringo.

[@SightAfterDark]

Who doesn’t love ringo???

[@user-lt5ge7gv5b]

That story about what john Lennon said about Ringo Starr simply never happened.

[@ostrichman]

"I can hear his cheeks" - I know exactly what you mean

[@jeffreyjernigan7125]

These guys sound a lot like Lenny Kravitz.

[@jrb6960]

Paul’s woo-hoo’s here are his channeling and paying homage to Little Richard.

[@SightAfterDark]

“Well they’re all me; Prince is me, the Beatles are me, Michael Jackson is me, they know that.” - 🥰😆 Little Richard

[@jrb6960]

That’s awesome - thanks for sharing! When the Beatles were coming up, they’d do these multi-act shows, and would open for Little Richard and Roy Orbison.

[@billbobbie5978]

2:22 Dan.... just realised how far in front of him and his ideas the Beatles are since 1969...you can hang all the guitars all you want mate but these tunes and everything has already been done thats why Bands since the 70s have been stealing bits and peaces off the big "5" since....good luck?

[@wendyryder2708]

Okay ignore! Didn’t realise you were joking! Of course there are STILL people out there that haven’t heard of the Bee Gees! lol!

[@SightAfterDark]

🥰

[@jeanmyers1787]

Seriously you’ve never heard of The Beatles (pronounced Beetles). Greatest band ever! It’s Pau’s song.

[@SightAfterDark]

Lollll it’s all Sarcasm of course we know the Beatles!

[@randomcsorely]

Sorry, I don't believe that she's never heard of the Beatles. These reactions are getting out of hand

[@will8573]

it's called a joke

[@jimnicosia5934]

That's John singing lead.

[@SightAfterDark]

No it’s not

[@ramonarenas1555]

CANTA PAUL McCARTNEY

[@RoSaWa386-33]

"Oh. I know this. John Lennon." Uh... yeah, right... THUMBS DOWN when education is soooo low. "I hear John in harmonies" when it's George. sigh...

[@SightAfterDark]

Lol didn’t they both do harmonies when John wasn’t singing lead?

[@wendyryder2708]

Are you SERIOUS

[@SightAfterDark]

lol probably not

[@Rocky19577]

How can you hear John Lennon singing harmony? He don't sing on this song at all. Its Paul all the way

[@SightAfterDark]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oh!_Darling#Personnel

[@brucelamberton8819]

"The Be-attles" - is that an attempt at humour?

[@SightAfterDark]

Humor? What’s that?

[@huerosantos7563]

Pronounced like BEETLE'S

[@SightAfterDark]

😂how could you not know it’s a joke. We never heard of them, but can hear John distinctly in the harmonies?? 😂😂

[@richvalois6405]

this is a bad quality mono upload

[@dougsusie2319]

Not just great drumming by Ringo but Paul's bass is wicked great, he's also on piano. George's guitar on the chours is great. Oddly, John only contributed backing vocals on this one. Iv'e been listening to The Beatles since 1964 and to this day through my headphones I'll hear a note or sound I've never heard before and trust me, I've listened to a whole lot of Beatles like a week doesn't go by that I don't listen to some Beatles. I can't say that about any other artist. By far the greatest and most influential band in the history of recorded music and it ain't even close. To any Swifty's out there. You can kiss my ass with your delusional "Oh my God TS is bigger than The Beatles and shattering all of their records" STOP THAT BS! Do 5 mins of research before running your mouths and you'll see she isn't and never will shatter any of their records or ever be bigger than The Beatles. Will anyone give a damn about TS 50 years from now? No! But The Beatles music will still be played and loved and studied just as Beethoven, Bach, Mozart are studied and enjoyed over 200 years later. That's a fact. Peace ❤❤

[@AlBarzUK]

Who’s TS? 😅

[@DoubleD-kg1xh]

Shout out to John Lennon. 😂😂😂

[@chrisjamieson3452]

It was a good composition and Paul did decently on the vocals. But the synthesizer always annoyed me and I agreed with John Lennon, that the song might have fit his style better than McCartney.

[@deepermind4884]

There isn't any synthesizer on this track. Perhaps you're thinking of Maxwell's Silver Hammer? 🤔

[@chrisjamieson3452]

@@deepermind4884 sounded like a Moog to me. I don't know what else they'd use to get that counterpoint on the middle 8.

[@deepermind4884]

@@chrisjamieson3452 The arpeggiated line? That's John's guitar.

[@chrisjamieson3452]

@@deepermind4884I'll take your word for it. But again, I have no idea what they are running it throught to produce that sound. Which sounds like something produced by a synthesizer

[@deepermind4884]

​@@chrisjamieson3452I listened to the song again, on the Beatles KZbin channel (clearer sound than on this vid), & tried to hear what you're hearing, but it just sounded like a guitar playing staccato notes to me. It's funny how 2 people can listen to the same thing & get 2 different interpretations of it. Have a good weekend ✌️

[@louisbronzino]

How the hell you have not heard of the beatles

[@SightAfterDark]

How the hell have you not heard of sarcasm? 😂

[@MrJohndl]

FFS. She had never heard of the Beatles? Sick of this nonsense.

[@SightAfterDark]

So she’s “never” heard of the Beatles, but she can distinctly tell that it’s Paul singing and she can distinctly hear John louder on background vocals???? Have some coffee and take a joke😂😂 what in the world dude