The Beatles - The Long And Winding Road (REACTION) First Time Hearing It

[@mickymantle3233]

When my Mom was dying - I grabbed a guitar & sang this to her. It was the most beautiful thing. She died with a smile. True.

[@reneestewart9425]

Oh my gosh not only was that beautiful but how well you must have known your mom. Not everyone knows or truly knows their parents. Sad and lovely at the same time

[@reneestewart9425]

Renee again sorry I have visual issues so if there's any wrong words in the wrong spot I apologize. I could no longer edit easily so I just let it go

[@andi17ish]

There are no words buddy

[@helenespaulding7562]

What most younger people cannot possibly understand, because they weren’t there, is the utterly INCREDIBLE influence The Beatles had on the direction of popular music at that time. They had the cultural clout to actually change our taste in music..to introduce us to the sitar snd Indian music and scales, to take popular music into whole new directions. And we all followed along, because they were The Beatles for heaven sakes, and most of us LOVED them…not only as musicians but as people. We thought we “knew” them from their movies. Each one with their individual personalities. They introduced Transcendental Meditation to The West as well as opening minds to the spiritual beliefs of The East (especially George) They had incredible cultural clout and were our soundtrack through psychedelia, the youth counter/culture and activism ( especially John). The Beatles and Bob Dylan.

[@Richard2003]

Yep.

[@brucedillinger9448]

In other words..."You just had to be there". ☺ ✌

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

@@brucedillinger9448 in a nutshell. Yes.😏😉. I do go on, but I was making an honest effort to explain their cultural relevance. I’m sure this is true of every generation….hard to explain the past to those not there.

[@despinakollas]

Well said (sister) ♥️

[@helenespaulding7562]

@@despinakollas ✌️

[@robertmcdermott6261]

At the age of 14 in 1974, I was in my bedroom listening to this song. My mother entered and sat on my bed next to me, listening to this song. She started crying at one point. I asked her why. She said it because of the loss of her firstborn. My brother, at age 21, died within that year. I felt awkward and didn't know how to react. My brother had played the electric guitar and had an amp. He was a true hippie. My twin and I would sneak into his basement bedroom during the height of Beatlemania. We were 4-5 years of age. We'd listen to his Beatles albums. Back at that time, if the stylus on your record player wore out, one would put a penny or nickle to weigh it down to catch all of the grooves. Whenever I hear this song, it reminds me of him, that poignant experience with my mother, my twin, and next eldest brother. They all passed at ages 21, 26, and 57. Also, I love the live George Micheal version of this song. Peace and love ❤️ to all.

[@dougwill8850]

The song we played at my Father's funeral. Anytime it comes on I listen to the end with tears in my eyes. RIP Dad. I miss you so.

[@kierstenridgway4634]

I played Let it be at my dads. ❤✌️ That song has gotten me through some hard days night. It really has. I also played, Roll Me Up And Smoke me. Idk if he ever heard that one, but I knew he'd get a kick out of it.

[@davisworth5114]

Thank you, me too, Peacer of Christ.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Sorry for your loss.

[@TreVader1378]

Let it be for me, my mam's name is Mary, and we would sing it together.

[@lauracampagne-gregorits2648]

@@dougwill8850 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@steveshelton5036]

The amazing thing is that they were only together for about 7.5 years and created so much great music all in their 20’s !!

[@SaeedReacts.]

Wow! That is really mindblowing when you think about it.

[@beatlebrian4404]

@@steveshelton5036 well only recorded music for 7 years, but they worked extremely hard, with an apprenticeship playing in Hamburg for up to 8 hours a night!

[@njg247]

@@SaeedReacts. It was alchemy!

[@njg247]

@@SaeedReacts. Saeed, you need to go down the Beatles rabbit hole. It's unmatched!

[@TerryKrysinski]

@@beatlebrian4404 Yes-- they were together for a few years before they started recording. They worked the club scene really hard as youths. T

[@gbayaraa123]

One of the most beautiful songs of the Beatles.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Truly beautiful song.

[@sarahfullerton6894]

In this beautiful song, Paul was mourning the soon-to-be break up of the Beatles. You can even hear the tears in his voice! Amazing song, lovely, and meaningful to everyone. Everyone can relate!!

[@cspringer333]

The Beatles changed the world with one word, "Yeah, yeah, yeah".

[@timcarr6401]

Elvis used the words yay and yeah before the Beatles.

[@axiomist4488]

@@timcarr6401 But he didnt change the world with them .

[@timcarr6401]

@@axiomist4488 Elvis changed the world to the extent that John said "Before Elvis, there was nothing." Musically speaking. But culturally as well. Even Leonard Bernstein acknowledged that.

[@ed.z.]

The Beatles changed our musical lives and touched our hearts.

[@gpxo11]

Note that the last words Paul sings "yeah yeah yeah yeah" harkens back to the very beginning of Beatlemania and the song She Loves You-traveling full circle-the beginning and end of The Long and Winding Road. Best to listen to their first album in order to the last to catch their progression as a group.

[@stevetournay6103]

It's funny, but I picked up on that while listening to this reaction just now...don't think it had ever occurred to me before, though I have both heard and sung (at karaoke) this song many times...

[@orchidwave2574]

Not to mention, I think it was Paul at the very end of "All You Need is Love" who yelled out "she loves you yeah yeah yeah' as what sounded like an ad lib in the background of that song. So 'yeah yeah yeah' has a hallowed place in the audible lyrics of the Beatles over the years.

[@chitownlee]

This always reminds me of the end of The Beatles, that was a sad day in my life when I heard they broke up...

[@CarolMoser-m1d]

It is speculated that this song is about the Beatles falling apart.

[@dagmar.6954]

"The Long & Winding Road" is from The Beatles' last album "Let It Be" in 1970. It was written by Paul McCartney & was released a month after the Beatles' break-up. It became the group's 20th & last number one hit.

[@mainrmdj]

It doesn't get much more beautiful than this. And beyond bittersweet that this was basically the swan song of the group. Still my favorite song of theirs, hands down.

[@charlottevan_8]

I was a Beatlemaniac from the beginning, and was fortunate to go to their final concert on August 29, 1966 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco (yes, I am that old). I still have my ticket stub.

[@SaeedReacts.]

That is awesome!

[@williamdemerchant7295]

Wow,! That stub is one hell of a piece of history. That was the last Beatles concert. Following that, all the Beatles did was studio recording except for the rooftop performance at their Apple headquarters.

[@charlottevan_8]

@@williamdemerchant7295 I’ve run into quite a few people on SF Facebook groups who were also at that concert and still have their stubs as well. It’s been nice to be able to share the memories.

[@williamdemerchant7295]

@@charlottevan_8 I was still three years old when that concert took place. I really didn't start following the Beatles until I was 13 or 14, and bought their Rock and Roll Music and 1967-70 collections. I've loved them ever since. Cheers! From New Brunswick, Canada.

[@RadCenter]

This is one of my Top 10 Beatles songs. And they have so many great ones.

[@stevebendel]

Rest in Musical heaven to all those in this video, no longer on this earth, but forever in my heart. Thank you for all your beautiful music.

[@michaelvincent4280]

A shortened story: I my middle/high school the teachers would stop in the middle of a class and have everyone that had a small portable radio to turn them up loud so we could all hear the latest Beatles song. The radio would announce when the newest one was going to drop and we all watched the clock. After the song we would discuss it then continue with our business. Eventually the principal would do the same over the school intercom so it could be heard everywhere. I have never since seen a group with that sort of admiration and respect.

[@lauracampagne-gregorits2648]

It's Paul's voice that seems this song they every nerve in your body so that u r feeling that emotion entirely as he sings it

[@tomtomlinson4826]

It made me very emotional remembering how young and angelic they (and we) looked then, and how the revolution in pop music gave us hope for positive change in the world.

[@maryhuhnke4706]

The Greatness that The Beatles created is unmatched. ❤

[@CBB672]

You can feel and hear the emotion in the song

[@CosmicVagabondPixie]

Yea this makes me cry every single time i hear it

[@davisworth5114]

This song breaks my heart.

[@jimnicosia5934]

When John and Paul meant they shook hands and agreed that what ever the two of them wrote they would both get credit for it.

[@randystalnaker6700]

Hearing the beauty of Paul McCartney's voice and the beautiful song written by him and John...takes me back to another place in time...a much more innocent time, for me at least...thanks for this one Saeed!!!

[@SaeedReacts.]

Such a great song. I can relate to the feeling of longing for a more innocent time. Thanks for watching!

[@cindiherriott3259]

If it’s a song I LOVE, I certainly will click on it and watch. This is one of them. I think it brings provocative memories to everyone from my generation.

[@clydester2677]

That’s the type of music I love as well, great!

[@dalemcmillan7231]

The final single. Written by Paul McCartney. Went to #1 of course. Love it❤

[@laurenval2370]

ANOTHER beautiful song by The Beatles!! The lyrics are so true, and Paul sounds amazing!

[@CBB672]

One of the Beatles best songs

[@kweile4339]

Here Comes The Sun is George! I have heard that the Beatle who sings lead was main writer except for Ringo. Welcome to the Beatles, I hope you enjoy the journey as much as I will!

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for letting me know about that! Much appreciated.

[@rubroken]

They have such a deep catalogue, and if you haven't done many Beatle songs, you would be busy for a long, long time!!

[@Eowyn187]

Oh wow, this one's special. Might be my most fave of theirs. Just gorgeous. In every way.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Beautiful song! Definitely one that resonates with me. Thanks for watching

[@Eowyn187]

@@SaeedReacts. I'm there now. The worst struggle of my life. 🙏

[@justlinsu]

I honestly feel this can be heard as a 'Prayer' Also his "Let It Be' gives me the same vibe. I had an enormous crush on Paul as a very young teen lol Thanks again for another awesome reaction Saeed.

[@tjrivers]

Ohhh, love this one! Paul has my ❤ for decades! I get teary, hearing and seeing this, at the end of their road together.

[@helterskelter8397]

There are the Beatles and then the others, i am French

[@theG-man-p2h]

This was so good! The songs' lyrics fit so well with the "GET BACK" rehearsal sessions where the song was recorded. It has been stated that all 4 of the band members knew that "the end" was near by the time they went into the studio in January 1969, but it is clear to me that Paul was not thinking along those lines at all. It's so ironic that Paul was usually blamed for the break-up of The Beatles when it was he who really tried to keep the band together. Alas, it was not to be, but they gave us so many wonderful songs and memories! ☮

[@timetravellingone]

I've heard it was because of John bringing Yoko to the studio sessions and her sabotaging their recording process by singing along.

[@sarahfullerton6894]

I think Paul definitely knew, because of the arguments and growing rancor between them. I think this is him, mourning that eventual break-up, with his once-besties!

[@sherylwilson6859]

Paul wrote this about a path that led to his farm in Scotland. I remember reading somewhere.

[@stlmopoet]

There is no set Beatles sound. As they developed, their music became more and more diverse. I appreciate your ear for music and your thoughtful consideration of lyrics. Today I've listened to a number of your Joni Mitchell reactions. Excellent!

[@SaeedReacts.]

Looking forward to get to know some of their other songs and sounds. Thanks so much for watching.

[@deborahvernarelli6394]

There will never be another band like the Beatles. They had so many great hits through the years, from their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show in the 60's wher the girls in the audience were screaming almost louder than they were singing lol, to this last hit of theirs recorded right before they disbanded and it was relea about a month afterwards. Each decade, you could see the changes in them as they grew and the changes in their style of music. This rabbit hole goes as deep as the journey to the denter of the earth, if you'll pardon my way of expressing my love and respect for all of them. Thank you, my dear friend, Saeed for this great reaction. Much love to you and your family ❤️ 🫂.

[@deborahvernarelli6394]

Pardon the typos..even I don't know what word I was typing 😅😅.anyway, I'm sure most got the gist of what I was trying to say😊

[@SaeedReacts.]

Definitely wont be another band like them. A true phenomenom. Thanks so much for watching. Much love to you and your family ❤️🫂

[@cuebj]

Plenty of hits before Ed Sullivan show. First hit in 1962 didn't make top ten in UK but stayed in the charts for a long time and sold more records than some of the top ten that rose and sank quickly

[@deborahvernarelli6394]

@cuebj thank you,cuebj, for that info. Love Me Do wasn't released over here in the states for 18 Mos after in the U.K. ..I was young when I first heard them..Born in 1954, I was 8 in 62 and 10 when they were hitting big over here. Nope I was too young to be one of those screaming females lol. I just dug their music. 😊

[@johnselvidge9261]

The number of studio musicians behind this record is just unbelievable

[@russelldye3751]

Are you talking about the orchestra and choir that Phil Spector added after?

[@deedlerock]

This was written by Paul McCartney but CREDITED to "Lennon-McCartney" as all of their songs were. John and Paul agreed early on to share credit for all songs they wrote (together). John's name was listed first because in the early years, he was considered the primary songwriter and leader of the band.

[@patriciaedwards5183]

@@deedlerock John's name was first because he worked a deal with Brian Epstein during a private holiday in Barcelona. Prior to that whomever wrote the majority of the song had his name first in the credits. Proof and evidence of this is the first couple of albums several songs were McCartney/Lennon. As a matter of fact it was Paul who had suggested that they write their own songs. Paul had been writing songs since he was fourteen, John began to write songs at sixteen/seventeen.

[@johncarr8684]

Do you know Paul is still touring? He is 82 years old!

[@laurenval2370]

Your reaction is so beautiful and emotional...this song deserves that kind of reaction for sure.❤

[@SaeedReacts.]

Truly magnificent song. Thanks for watching!

[@karencrookshank4971]

I’m a Londoner. The Beatles were the background of my childhood, with older sisters blasting them out from the Dansette record player. This song always makes me cry 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧❤️

[@markmurphy558]

There is a very unique and familiar thrill that I experience whenever I hear a Beatles song, even a snippet in the elevator or from a passing car. It is one of the richest and full feelings that I ever get, and fills me with the beauty of life and the calm that great art can bring to me. The Beatles are maybe the best thing that ever happened to me.

[@marykennedy2051]

The one and only Beatles. Nothing like them before, nor sense.

[@tjrivers]

“Maybe I’m Amazed” is a scorcher with Paul, as well…if not done yet.

[@SaeedReacts.]

This was my very first reaction to The Beatles, so there is much to explore 😄 Thanks for watching and the recommendation.

[@tjrivers]

@@SaeedReacts. So much to hear…that I’m sure you will love. It’s fun to listen in order to see their evolution.

[@loon-a-sea3872]

i haven't listened to this one in a long time, and i was surprised that i got a little weepy watching. lennon's death was tragic, as was the loss of george harrison. i was 14 when they burst into america' wanting to hold our hands.... great stuff.

[@tommyk6719]

It was sorcery I tell yah! 😂 They created so much in seven short years. Amazing, truly amazing.

[@kevinmonk8107]

Saeed, you should check out”Oh Darling “, you can hear Paul’s amazing vocal range

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for the recommendation.

[@lauracampagne-gregorits2648]

That's a really incredible song for him to listen to. Paul's range is so off the charts!

[@bernadettekutch5240]

I was born in England (now live in the USA) and fell in love with The Beatles when they first got popular there in the early 1960s. I was too young to go to see them live back then, but my mum took us to see two of their movies, A Hard Days Night, and Help! I think both were made in 1965. If you get the chance, you should watch them to get an idea of their individual personalities. They had a great sense of humor, and were a lot of fun! In 2012 My husband and I took our grown children to see Ringo Starr and his All Star Band. Terrific show! Then in 2016, we all went to see Paul McCartney in concert. Fabulous performance!! I couldn’t believe I was getting to see my first crush in person as a 59 year old!!😂 The Beatles were the soundtrack to my childhood, and although I wasn’t able to see them when they were together, I’m so thankful that I got to see at least two of them as an adult. Thank you so much for your thoughtful reaction, Saeed. I always enjoy your videos!🥰💗

[@michaelvincent4280]

Makes me think back about thy school friends that have moved on since this song came out. It becomes a more lonely road but this song lets me take them along with me again.

[@DJDOGG31]

There is a live performance of Paul singing a cappella on the piano for this song. It’s really good and he is flawless in his vocal and playing the piano.

[@kierstenridgway4634]

Let it be is really special to me. ❤️✌️

[@dshaak1]

Any song you pick to react to by the Beatles is a winner for me! ♥

[@SaeedReacts.]

Looking forward to get to know them and their music better.

[@sarahfullerton6894]

Except for "Revolution # 9". Pure garbage.

[@oberaberg5283]

Enjoy your journey into Beatles!

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks!

[@markanderson9059]

Every song from John and Paul was always credited as cowritten by both. Santa

[@edwardsadler3348]

Try Paul's voice on Oh Darling

[@diannthomas5653]

I love Hey Jude, that Paul wrote To Julien Lenon, the son of his partner John.

[@devonvergiels5185]

The very few years they were together produced music that completely changed the music landscape forever. Kinda crazy, yes?

[@paulascott5701]

None of these guys were even 30 years old when the Beatles broke up.

[@lindasalvaterra1304]

You're absolutely right! It's a timeless masterpiece! By Paul of course!

[@chuckvelten5337]

Listen to this and then look at what the music and recording industry mostly in the US but across the globe. Has been pumping out to the masses like raw sewage for many decades now !

[@MoSkent1]

I'm ONLY 66, but all my youth I was lucky enough to sleep in the same room as my brother who is 10 years older and to listen to every new Beatles album that came out. (Sergeant's Pepper remains my greatest memory, just for its fascinating cover that I've worn out by dint of deciphering it...) If their separation in 1970 was incomprehensible, the assassination of my idol John Lennon ten years later was the only time in my life that I mourned the death of an artist...

[@markmurphy558]

I was living in NYC at the time, and you could see it on the faces of people on the street passing by. In my heart, I repeatedly asked myself, What are we coming to?

[@MoSkent1]

@@markmurphy558 What terrible news, especially since you were there Mark ! On 12/08/80 I was in Paris and I was crying all alone in my bed like a kid. We don't mourn the death of hundreds of thousands of other people in the world for years, and that's normal. While an artist will have brought you so many emotions, sometimes since your childhood as is the case for me with Lennon, how unique he's ! I'd the chance to visit NYC in May 2013 and see "Strawberry Fields" at C.P., then take a photo in front of the Dakota. His memorial was covered in flowers, objects and photos recalling his life and The Beatles, but it seems that today there's almost nothing left... 😥

[@titusho2]

The Beatles are hypnotizing 🪲🪲🪲🪲🍏💎🙏💜

[@britmom705]

Rocky Raccoon is a lot of fun, but those last chords in A Day in the Life! And Blackbird is great too, very stripped down.

[@NBKenC]

You are going to have your brain explode from the variety of Beatles music. I in particular am looking forward to your reactions to songs like "Tomorrow Never Knows". It's amazing to see people's first impressions of songs I've known since the sixties. Rock on!

[@leeannies-tears369]

My very favorite Beatles song and that's saying a lot. Thank you ❤️

[@SaeedReacts.]

Such a great song. Thanks for watching.

[@leisastalnaker3790]

You have so much to discover. I envy your journey as a first timer.❤❤❤❤❤

[@charlesyateschalfant]

A Masterpiece.

[@susanjones4904]

Paul did an amazing song on Abbey Road, called Oh, Darling real torcher, his talent for writing and singing is absolutely the best. ❤

[@rickburke6936]

Paul wrote this song, Paul and John always gave each other writing credit, even if only one of them write the song!

[@gaizkasalazarrodriguez5054]

Beatles: heaven in music!!!!

[@johnthegreek5836]

I love the Beatles music, although I was only 10 years old when they split up so I really didn’t listen to their music before my teenage years, even though I had older siblings but I don’t remember them listening to their music but I know the majority of their songs My few favorites are If I Fell, This Boy, Eleanor Rigby and Penny Lane

[@lassekristoffersen5906]

Wow just wow.

[@Steve-gx9ot]

One of their Best!

[@albertbijlsma897]

This one played bij mine brothers funeral who died to young. This song is our lifeline. The path is a long and winding road. Thank you.

[@NancyMoran-r3b]

These two songwriters had an agreement that even if one of them wrote the whole song, they would credit both writers as having written a song. Sometimes one or the other would change a word or a line so had a little involvement in the writing. After John was killed, Yoko controlled all of his work. Paul asked her once to let his name be first on a record that he had mostly or completely written. She refused. She is not and was not a good person because of her vindictive ways. She was cruel to John’s son Julian .

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for taking the time to share a bit about that.

[@jpirard]

Not anymore. That is OLD OLD news. There was an actual reconciliation with Yoko, Cynthia, Sean and Julian about 10 years ago. BTW, PAUL hated all the strings and choirs added to this. Here is the version he loved. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ope5cn2EpryqbpY

[@sarahfullerton6894]

​@@jpirard, yes, but a lot of us love it, because that's what we've heard for decades!

[@kmach1000]

My second favorite Beatle song. My first is Eleanor Rigby. You can see the loneliness in the lyrics but you can FEEL it in the melody, with all those beautiful violins...❤

[@michaelbriefs9764]

Great reaction! My favorite Beatles songs are (this is not a comprehensive list, by any means): "Things We Said Today", "She Loves You", "All My Loving", "Not a Second Time", "A Hard Day's Night", "You Can't Do That", "No Reply", "Long Tall Sally", "Help!", "Hide Your Love Away", "This Boy", "The Night Before", "Norwegian Wood", "Michelle", "And Your Bird Can Sing", and so many more!

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for watching and the recommendations.

[@pattymckitrick7436]

Classic😊😊

[@raulpaiva667]

Beatles maravilhosos, os melhores de todos 😍😍😍

[@timcarr6401]

I was never a much of a Beatles fan. Many of their songs I do not know. But this particular one is my favorite. In the early 70s I wrote the Elvis Presley organization --Elvis Enterprizes. I asked if Elvis would record this song. I only got a form letter back. Elvis recorded five of their songs. Two of them were incomplete --done in rehearsal. I wish he had recorded this one.

[@abdelter]

Elvis aimé les Beatles.. comme something de Georges Harrison

[@sharmangalloway7]

Their music evokes so many emotions because they write about LIFE, the good and bad times, the heartbreaking times, and their compassion for people and for human rights as in the song Imagine thrills me and saddens me as well with all the chaos and hatred in the world now. Mister we could use a man like John Lennon now, my apologies to All in the Family. If you get a chance watch Paul with James Corden on Carpool Karaoke when they go Liverpool, Paul's hometown. It is enchanting.

[@robertgieseler1220]

All of what you said as well as, perhaps, one of the best collections of film recordings of the 'fab four' (plus Yoko Ono and others) over time, which got me emotional.

[@SaeedReacts.]

I just watched the entire Get Back documentary. I am definitely a fan after this. It truly was one of the best things i have seen this year.

[@cyrilmauras4247]

In their contracts from the beginning, every song written by John and Paul together or even songs written solely by either one of them got the credit as written by Lennon McCartney. You can usually tell who wrote the song as by who is singing lead. Paul wrote this one.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for letting me know about.

[@bazkeen]

A true classic 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@tomenrico6199]

Because of an agreement made in the early days, any song written by John or Paul was credited as being by Lennon/McCartney. They did collaborate on some songs, but I believe this one is Paul's. You can generally tell who the principal songwriter was by which one sings the lead vocals.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for letting me know about that!

[@michaelbeckwith6177]

This was the Phil Spector produced version which Paul hated because of women background singing but all the strings and stuff I like!!

[@richardsoderkvist6383]

A very nice emotional song. So much feeling.

[@johnbe8810]

One thing to keep in mind as you expand (if permissions allow!) your exposure to the Beatles is where in their progression a track was recorded. Their craft and sophistication matured in real time, though they were great from the beginning. The first track on their first album, I Saw Her Standing There (the 2023 remix is excellent) is pure live energy. She Loves You is quintessential early Beatles. They took an evolutionary step after Dylan introduced them to weed, which manifested on the Rubber Soul album. Your writer's ear might especially appreciate Nowhere Man, In My Life, Eleanor Rigby, For No One, Tomorrow Never Knows, Strawberry Fields Forever, Penny Lane, A Day in the Life, and I Am the Walrus, but there are many other pleasures to be had. I envy you hearing these for the first time.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for taking the time to share this. Much to explore. Will never run out of music 😀

[@RonaldCanfield-m2r]

They always listed both Lennon & McCartney as the songwriters when the tune was penned by either or both of them -- the actual primary writer is the one who sings lead on the tune.

[@themadcow71]

This is an amazing song but my 93 favorite song by them. But who's counting? Hehe

[@SaeedReacts.]

Much to explore 😄

[@jerrypost9651]

Loved your reaction, Saeed. I know you're going to enjoy your deep dive into this band. And you needn't be in any hurry to get there. Just take your time, and let their wizardry cast its spell over you. It invariably will. 😊

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks so much! Truly an incredible song. I have reacted to a few songs on the channel since and i have also gone through their first two albums on Patreon.

[@steveullrich7737]

Yeah the Beatles are a big rabbit hole. This song was released on their last album and kind of sums up their long time together although ostensibly a love song. The orchestration gives it an epic feeling of grandeur and a very emotional feeling. This song was produced by the musical producer, Phil Spector; he was famous for his ‘wall of sound’ productions starting in the late 50’s (some advanced musical trivia, not on the test :-)). This effect was achieved by large ensembles of instruments, overdubbing and sound compression. The Righteous Brothers’, You’ve Lost that Loving Feelin” and the Ronettes’ “Be My Baby” are examples. Other groups imitated this sound.

[@TerryKrysinski]

Technically...Abbey Road was their last album together. Let It Be was just released after Abbey Road. T

[@phila3884]

The most amazing thing about this track-Paul, the greatest bass player in the world, let John Lennon play bass on this, the last Beatles #1 song.

[@mlong1958]

Any song by The Beatles that were written by John and Paul or ether one of them alone, were credited to Lennon/McCartney, by agreement between them when they first started writing together. Keep in mind, that all of their songs, at least in some part, were a collaboration between them all. This was from the Let It Be album, which was intended to be "Live on Tape" but when the album floundered, it was completed by Phil Specter, who, much to McCartney's disgust, added all of the orchestral arrangements. Let It Be: Naked, is, for the most part, how the album was intended by The Beatles.

[@fgrady1]

Please know that this was the version that was on the original record release of the “let it be” album released in 1070. But Paul was very upset that Phil Spector put an orchestra, singers and harp on it. The version Paul wanted released was the version that eventually came out on “The Beatles Anthology 3”, featuring just the group with Billy Preston on organ and electric piano, in 1996. I’d recommend you listen to the version released on “Let it Be - Naked” from 2003. Paul’s voice is top notch there. It can now be heard in the “Let it Be”FILM now streaming on Disney+. We’re hoping it will finally released on DVD and BluRay soon.

[@edgarsnake2857]

I love Saeed's reactions. He really gets it. I was about to make the suggestion to him that you're making. But I decided to look through some comments to see if anyone had already suggested the 'stripped down' version. As time has gone by I decided I love both versions. Phil Spector's additions are over the top. But, the song is so freaking great that it actually absorbs Phil's excessive production. So, maybe it wasn't 'over the top.' ,,,I'd forgotten that Paul was unhappy with the released version. It always seemed impossible to me that Paul would not have had enough veto power to nix the Spector stuff on a final release. Paul must have been pretty steamed if the song was released without his okay.

[@fan123casual8]

You’re going to have fun. I don’t think there’s a right or wrong way to explore the Beatles catalog. They only recorded together from ‘62 to ‘69. But the world, the culture, and music went through so many changes in that time, and they were a part of it. I think they will constantly surprise you with the variety of styles and the breadth and scope of their canon.

[@TheUnknownSophy]

Do listen to The Long And Winding Road "naked version" - as Paul envisioned it on the recording. It is really special. He did not want all the orchestration and chorus.

[@lauracampagne-gregorits2648]

I luv the NAKED version better❤

[@hopeklemann1]

🌸 you'll get there dude , you'll get there.

[@SaeedReacts.]

We keep going 😄