Vocal Coach reacts to The Beatles - Now And Then (Official Music Video)

[@cydrych]

Imagine being one of the members of the orchestra and seeing this video for the first time and realizing that you are playing for John Lennon.

[@roasty80]

The orchestra were hired not being told they were playing a new beattles song. They had no idea. They were just given the sheet music. The video is craftily edited to look like Paul McCartney is in the booth listening to them playing when In reality they recorded it without him

[@TheBeatlesMan96]

@@roasty80that isn’t entirely true. There is a photo of Paul and the entire orchestra group after it was recorded, to say what you did is honestly horrid and rude since one of the members of the orchestra met Paul and died before this song was released.

[@cydrych]

@@roasty80 I just meant that seeing the video of yourself playing for John would be cool since you were told it was a Paul project not a Beatles project.

[@ezequiel761]

They told them it was a Paul´s song

[@brettpeacock9116]

FYI the strings were arranged and conducted by Giles znartin, the son of longtime Beatles arranger/ musical director Sir George Martin. Which a large part of why it is so familiar....

[@jamesdrynan]

George once said, " The Beatles will exist without us. " Three generations after their last record, they still enchant the world. Beatles forever.

[@jeffreymiller5462]

A talk show host once asked George what he thought of the Spice Girls. George said, "I guess, in a way, we were the Spice Boys."😅

[@CarlosHenrique-ui6yd]

Sim , verdade

[@StevenGreen-t6u]

They exist in our heads and our hearts! Their ups and downs made us a part of them and we feel a special bond as we heard their music develop together and individually from then to now, culminating with their persistence in recording Now And Then over a 50 year period!

[@beaandjuno]

Their last record came out last year

[@alonenjersey]

He hit the nail on the head. Wish to God I came up with that statement.

[@akahina]

This song is a goodbye from John, and a love letter to all Beatles fans. It's like a bow on top of a carefully wrapped gift. It makes me cry every time.

[@BethRoars]

Beautiful right?!

[@tjcint]

@akahina, beautifully and perfectly said.

[@charlize1253]

In an interview years ago, Paul said that John's last words to him were "Old friend, think of me now and then." John was killed a few days later. How eerie is it that, a decade later, Yoko Ono gave the recording of this song to Paul.

[@fnjesusfreak]

@@charlize1253 It's even more eerie when you hear about when Carl Perkins visited Paul in 1981 and wrote a song for him, and with no knowledge of John's words, wrote that line into the song...

[@playitstrange129]

It wasn’t a few days later. They hadn’t spoken for a while before he died.

[@alexsimpson4476]

Difficult to listen without feeling overwhelmed and tearful...... they were unique..... a great excuse to listen to this song again with Beth's analysis......

[@Daehawk]

Just makes me wanna cry it does.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

def tears the 1st few times I listened!

[@charlize1253]

In an interview years ago, Paul said that John's last words to him were "Old friend, think of me now and then." John was killed a few days later. How eerie is it that, a decade later, Yoko Ono gave the recording of this song to Paul.

[@HommerThadeu]

If one does not feels like crying with this song, this person has no soul.

[@vladesification]

​@@HommerThadeuEсли человеку не хочется плакать читая эти коменты, значит у человека нету сердца

[@antifax8434]

If John tried to make us all cry with this song, he succeeded. A tear for every word and every note of this song. 😢😢😢

[@alonenjersey]

And to think the only reason why it didn't make to the "Anthology" project was because (according to Paul) George thought the original was "f---ing rubbish."

[@leftcoaster67]

It's hopeful, and sorrowful all at the same time. Lennon always wrote music that was deep, but slightly melancholy. It's basically a Christmas gift to the world. It's not hard be emotional. Because there's always the what if's on the Band getting together had we not lost John in 1980. Even if it was a one off studio album and no touring. Thank you lads for everything. Thank's Beth for sharing.

[@BethRoars]

Thanks for watching!

[@cap.luisfigo9401]

The most beautiful and amazing thing is that the magic works. The old Beatles magic is back. You see highly emotional people everywhere. This is probably the farewell to the Beatles that never happened. They will forever be in the front row of all music creators. Thank you. 🎵❤☯☮

[@CarlosHenrique-ui6yd]

Exatamente, um adeus dos Beatles que não tinha acontecido, no entanto continuarão a encantar gerações

[@megapepe76]

I always get teary-eyed when I watch this!

[@supasoulproductions]

I can make it through hearing the song just fine. But if I watch the video, I tear up every time. What a tremendous way to cap the Beatles legacy this is! Nice reaction, Beth.

[@adeyesufu7142]

Snap! Listening to the audio? Fine. But the video - Goosebumps and a lump in the throat. Huge fan since the late 70s, and this is a special gift to everyone.

[@ThatsJustPeechy]

The video is just a masterpiece to me. The song as well. John being so silly melts my heart.

[@patticrichton1135]

@supasoulproductions Same with me!

[@JayZec-t8q]

Ya what a way to capitalize on the Beatles legacy

[@JayZec-t8q]

Yep they squeezed out every last drop

[@jeffreymiller5462]

I grew up loving the Beatles. Wanting to be a Beatle. My mom let me go to school late so I could watch the Beatles arrive in America for the very first time. I was 9 years old. When I heard John's voice on this song I cried. It's beautiful.

[@chrislofotos]

Very nostalgic memories for me, I was privileged to have seen the Beatles live at the Cavern Club in 1962, I was docked at Liverpool and introduced to the Cavern by a Liverpudlian shipmate, also saw Gerry and the Pacemakers there too!

[@tjcint]

Please attempt a description of how they were, especially John ...

[@chrislofotos]

@@tjcint Now you are asking, such a long time ago🤔They all looked so happy and full of life, but unfortunately I can’t give you specific details, the whole smoke filled place was packed full of excited people it was hard to move, and it was quite small with large brick supporting pillars. I remember on the way out being confronted at the doorway by young girls asking for a shilling for a ‘chip butty’😀

[@tjcint]

@@chrislofotos Thank you for this .. I wish I had seen them. You are so fortunate. How did the music sound ?

[@chrislofotos]

@@tjcint the music was so fresh and alive and full of fun and completely different to anything I had ever heard before, it was apparent that they were something special. We sailed to the USA and Australia from Liverpool, it was wonderful hearing their music emanating from jukebox boxes wherever we docked. Another memory of that time was encountering a violent Hurricane in the Atlantic and being caught up in the Cuban missile crisis!

[@tjcint]

@@chrislofotos Thank you yet again. This is so interesting. You sailed to Australia .. this is where I live. I am still wondering what a 'chip butty' is ...

[@JGwhiz47]

I bet John and George are smiling down from heaven listening to this!

[@kiwitron]

For sure!

[@sourisvoleur4854]

I love the footage of them smiling at each other so genuinely in the Shea Stadium concert.

[@tarkaner-67]

What a beautiful farewell song! I don't know how many times I've listened to masterpiece this week...Also thanks for your nice reaction🙂

[@BethRoars]

Thanks for watching!

[@v2gbob]

Wonderful to see a younger person's emotional reaction to the legacy of a band that was iconic of the '60s. Had me tearing up again...

[@Kelly-fk3oi]

There's enough tears shed for this song to wash the world into some goodness now and then.

[@JCourts2k23]

It is a beautiful song, it's so wonderful to hear new music from them, and it's really neat how it all came about

[@normankennith7919]

beatlemania again this christmas? don't forget that john lennon was shot dead in december 1980!!!

[@kimnesvig254]

There is a really touching back story. Think of me now and then, my old friend was the last thing John said to Paul as Paul left the Dakota not long before John’s death. You can google the article and the eerie coincidence of Carl Perkins including the same phrase in a song he wrote a few years later to thank Paul for his hospitality at the end of an 8 day visit. It’s like there was some sort of cosmic thread connecting this song, the parting moment at the Dakota, Carl Perkin’s visit and the eventual discovery of the demo. It’s like the tape needed to be found, and how ironic that Peter Jackson would be responsible for finding John’s precious voice for one last Beatles recording.

[@tjcint]

@kimnesvig, I believe you are spot on. I believe there is a cosmic thread here, as you have suggested. This universe is mystical, far more so than is commonly realized.

[@andrewft31]

But they had the tape since 1994. It had 4 songs on it, Real Love, Free as a Bird, Grow Old With Me and Now and Then… the first two were done as Beatle songs for Anthology, Grow Old With Me had been released by Yoko on Milk and Honey and Ringo would record it not too long ago and Now and Then was so bad with the sound that Harrison called it rubbish so they shelved it until technology was able to separate John’s voice from the backing music.

[@rafaelmurua704]

Absolutely... the tape needed to be found like The One Ring. It´s all connected... Peter Jackson... The One Ring (TLOTR)... Ringo´s ring (Help!)... the tape... 🤔

[@patticrichton1135]

@@andrewft31 George wasn't calling the song rubbish, it was the condition of quality for "Now and Then" and the fact that they just couldn't do anything to improve it at that time.

[@kevinhooper3003]

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[@primalengland]

Thanks Beth. 69 and grew up with them. I’ve deliberately watched reactions to this cos it’s so good to know that they are still appreciated. Every time I watch this I fill up. And why not.

[@tsubasaozora7655]

The Last Masterpiece, of a Legend Band

[@e-5ruben807]

The Beatles changed the world of Rock & Roll. Their success started the British invasion 1964 in America. Each one of the Beatles had their own unique talent. How really lucky we have been to listen to their music. ✌✌

[@Isleofskye]

They, actually,changed THe World not just The World of Music:)

[@e-5ruben807]

@@Isleofskye I agree with you. I would listen to their music overseas when serving in the Vietnam region during the war. It calmed me down.

[@Isleofskye]

@@e-5ruben807 You are a very brave Man, My Friend.

[@RobertNixAlternativeArtist]

The song is so good because the recording is great,they were able to isolate John's vocal off the cassette tape using today's latest technology and Paul did an awesome job as producer bringing this song to life.

[@FavoriteMovieDate]

Love so much about this but just wanted to mention the shot of young Ringo’s smile after all the antics of the others. Pure joy.

[@stevenhenry5267]

I love young Ringo playing along with old Ringo😂❤️

[@lindataylor5779]

Thank you for your moving reaction to this final Beatles song. Hearing John's voice sing a new and beautiful song was so emotional for me. And then to see George play the guitar. It brought them all 'back to life' for a time. Hearing that John's last words to Paul were 'Remember me old friend, now and then' makes this song even more meaningful and explains the reason Paul didn't give up on it. Paul and Ringo singing in the present day is so wonderful. I became a Beatles fan at age 13 when I first heard I Want to Hold Your Hand on the radio (before they arrived in the US for the Ed Sullivan show). It's hard to explain how they changed the world from the conventional boring 'respectable' society to a new freedom of expression including in clothing, hairstyles etc. I went with a group of friends to see A Hard Day's Night at the movie theater. When the movie started a teenage boy stood up and asked the audience to make an agreement to scream through the film the first time, but for the next screening we should actually listen to the movie--and we did! My sister and I got to see the Beatles perform at a stadium during their last tour. I'm sure many fans like me think of the Beatles as family. The ending of the video showing them at different ages gave me chills. Thanks again for your reaction.

[@BethRoars]

Thanks so much for watching Linda!

[@willkomnath2560]

It's not only very emotional as a song, but the first shot of the four of them all together really gets me every time I watch it.

[@dagmar.6954]

This song & video gives me such nostalgic vibes. I grew up with the Beatles music as a young girl. This also makes me a little sad since John & George are no longer with us (John was murdered in 1980 & George died of cancer in 2001). But I like the video showing them all together. I am sure Paul & Ringo loved doing this tribute & it must have brought back a lot of fond memories for them. The Beatles had a great sense of humor that is shown by some of the flashbacks & like seeing the costumes from Sgt. Pepper's album.

[@gettinhungrig8806]

George almost murdered too New Year's Eve 1999.

[@traydaniel0403]

@@gettinhungrig8806He was?

[@MrmelodyUs]

@@traydaniel0403 Yep, in his Castle!

[@gettinhungrig2]

@@traydaniel0403 A schizophrenic madman broke into George's home and stabbed him several times. Olivia saved his life. He thought the Beatles were witches and George was the head witch. George might have seen the funny side of that...well not at the time.

[@eugenehahn9355]

From what I understand, John had written on the original cassette ( that his singing/piano was recoded), " To Paul "

[@BethRoars]

Lovely!

[@jonahart777]

I could never consider myself a huge Beatles fan, although I have a few vinyl albums in my collection....But the first time hearing this I just folded.....It's magnificent, moving and brilliantly crafted.....Track of the year for me....Lovely reaction too Beth...

[@sx20Ramar]

Beatles songs were never just songs.... they were events or stories. That's why they will be listened to forever. 😮

[@rogerk55]

A proper follow up to "In My Life". This is an amazing gift given to us by the Beatles. An amazing production, and this is a song that I think just about everyone can relate to. Thank you John, Paul, George, and Ringo.

[@charlize1253]

In an interview years ago, Paul said that John's last words to him were "Old friend, think of me now and then." John was killed a few days later. How eerie is it that, a decade later, Yoko Ono gave the recording of this song to Paul.

[@sunking2001]

I've had the Beatles in my soul since Feb. 9, 1964...I was 11 years old...I'm now 71. I can't imagine my life without them as I've known "nothing else." This tune/video is a heart grabbing, soul piercing, and tear-jerking masterpiece. I took it really hard when John died...and how he died. This video is a final piece of John, his beautiful voice, and his genius. I miss you John.

[@russallert]

The mini-documentary on the making of the song is definitely worth checking out, and will dispel all the uninformed rumours about the song supposedly being "generated by AI".

[@rickyanderson7949]

that's the problem with people nowadays. they see "AI" in a sentence and they'll immediately think "oh, it was made by AI".

[@RobynHurley-zp9sh]

Agreed watch the documentary

[@HankD13]

At nearly 70 and coming from that part of the world, I grew up with the Beatles as a major part of my life. This was emotional, no doubt about that. RIP John, RIP George.

[@TheDivayenta]

Tears. Just tears. Our mystical magical musical geniuses - I miss John and George. Beautiful reaction, Beth. ❤ If you haven’t already- an equally moving and even more brilliant video that has visual cues to their songs and Liverpool are all in George’s gorgeous “ Free As A Bird”.

[@JosepMascort-ik4gg]

No es de George es de jhon!mira los creditos

[@Gee-no]

Man that was great. Ill always treasure it. Anything "new" by the Beatles will be in my heart forever.4'.

[@LisaBlinn-o4b]

The video does such a great job at portraying their relationship, their individual goofy personalities and the journey through life they had together. It was so emotional to me. It was fun to watch your expressions when seeing the video. I made some of the same expressions.

[@billg3356]

I think it's that shot of Paul, sitting in the studio and staring off that makes the whole video. All those memories...

[@alexsdb9712]

That is the truth. It's a very powerful and sentimental scene.

[@russellmylott4810]

This is a beautiful moment where John and George are back with us, even if it to say farewell.

[@jeffmartin1026]

The double fade out at the end is such a perfect farewell to The Boys.

[@tjcint]

It couldn't have been more perfect.

[@infolover_68]

A song that laid forgotten and hidden since 1977 'til 1995, and then it was the Beatles turn to demonstrate why they changed the world again with Now and Then!!

[@wboyle9721]

The beatles have just had their 18th uk number 1 in the uk ❤❤❤❤

[@Edwardsays]

I love this Beatles track. I cry every time.

[@barakfletcher541]

Nobody harmonizes like Paul and John. There's just amazing at it

[@Thatdadthang]

It's impossible to imagine what my life would be like without the Beatles. My four kids - all under 15 - know the entire Beatles catalog (and I consider that a sign of excellent parenting). Their music is the soundtrack of my life. I love them so much. More than I can say. And yet sadly I don't love this song. It feels to me like what it is: a cobbled-together scratchpad of a song. Granted, a scratchpad of the most significant musicians in my lifetime. And better than anything I have ever written. The video is delightful. Love your channel. Thanks Beth.

[@I_am_Gaith]

I love that Giles Martin was brought on to produce and do the orchestral arrangement. It was a very touching addition to the last Beatles song. If you can’t have the 5th Beatle, who better to step in than his son

[@westboundno8]

I remember 1962 and being 8 years old and hearing 'Love me do' - The Beatles have beem there tor me for 62 years and I find this song, this 'closing the loop' very moving.

[@popgun5247]

Lovely reaction, Beth. I knew you would like John's little vocal run at 4:17.

[@AliasMark69]

My mother assembled John Lennon’s, 1964 325 C-64 “Miami” Rickenbacker Guitar. My mother... Dorothy J. Tandle “Dotty” was working at (RIC) Electro Strings Rickenbacker Guitars back in February 1964 in Santa Ana California. There was only 10 employees at the time and two woman. Mom was the first woman factory worker hired at Rickenbacker. Francis C. Hall, CEO of Ric had the idea to meet with the Beatles when they came to do the Ed Sullivan Show and give them some new guitars. Mr. Hall gave Harrison a new twelve string guitar when he met them. (assembled by Dotty) When Francis C. Hall got back from N.Y., after talking to John, Paul and Ringo he had a new guitar made for John. F.C. Hall presented Lennon with a new 325 to replace his road weary 1958 one during the group's first trip to New York City. Rush shipped to the Hotel Deauville in Miami where it was used for the second performance in "Ed Sullivan Show" on February 16th. Nicknamed at the factory… “Miami Special” John used the new guitar on The Beatles second Sullivan appearance and on the group's subsequent tours and albums. The phone rang at our house at 6:10AM with the GM of Ric Ward Deaton asking if my mom could come in ASAP to work on a special rush order guitar My mother was asked to follow Lennon’s Custom guitar from start to finish. This was the Black & White semi-hollow bodied “Miami” model (serial number db122, d=1964, b=Feb.). After the woodshop cut out the body, she sanded the body, then worked on the neck & fret board, then she assembled the guitar after the finish was applied. She did all the work herself. She did the same for many custom orders at that time. She was trained in all areas except the wood shop and finishes. She did all the sanding, fret board assembly, hand cut the pick guard, electronics soldering and put all the other pieces on John Lennon’s Custom 325. John’s 325 was the first one with the fifth black tone knob. Mom said she was surprised at how small the guitar was and asked if it was a child’s model because it is so little compared to the Ric Bass.. She liked John’s guitar because it didn’t have an f hole or edge binding to fuss with. I don’t know how long it took to assemble the guitar, but I know she said it is all that mom worked on that day in February 1964. After finishing the guitar, she gave it to the tuner/inspector. He was a good friend and gave mom a ride home three times per week. He asked my mother “Since you built it, what song would you like to hear?” My mother said…“Peanut Butter And Jelly”. That was a song she wrote and the tuner knew the cords. My mother sang the song as it was being played. SO… The very first song ever played on John Lennon’s famous 325 was a song my mother wrote about the messes I made as a child. There is a “GREEN” check mark inside the guitar. The guitar assembled in February 1964 by Dotty custom made specially for John to replace his 1958 model 325 “Capri“ was dropped and the head was damaged, later repaired.. It now hangs on display at the Rock N Roll HOF. It is priceless. John’s “Miami” was replaced with a “1996” Fire-glo model from the Rickenbacker London sales rep/dealer Rose-Morris Ltd. My mom “Dotty” made most of special order famous RIC guitars of that era. Harrison‘s, Lennon’s, Townsend’s & McGuinn’s 12 strings. The first time she had to put strings on a 12 string with the double tuning head style she had to ask Ward (GM) how to do it and it took him three tries to get it right. Harrison’s 360/12 was the second 12 string ever made, but the first with new tuning design and the model the rest were made after making it the real first Production Model. At their New York meeting, Lennon asked Hall to make him a twelve-string model to match his 325, and in March '64, Rickenbacker shipped a 325-12 Jet-glo guitar to him in London. “Dotty gives our guitars the woman’s touch, that’s why they are so sexy looking” - Ward Deaton GM at RIC 1964

[@tuffsheddweller]

5:41 the one thing I hope AI doesn't do is replace the human imagination. Like the whole track is not AI generated, it was just used to isolate and clean John's vocals. But pretty much John composed it, and Paul and Ringo just edited it down and added their bits, along with archival recordings of George.

[@softshallow7435]

I think when John was dancing, in the orchestral part on the conductor’s stand his dance moves were the twist.

[@petewingnut6827]

Years ago I read this short evaluation of the Beatles, 'There are groups, there are supergroups and there is THE group'. Sums it up for this Beatlefreak

[@Fab4Fan1964]

So so true! Perfect summation!

[@artistjoh]

We are incredibly fortunate that George and the other three laid down so many superb tracks for this in the 1990's. That is the icing on the cake, having that George Harrison guitar work. Also fortunate they had so much high quality 16mm movie footage from a 1967 project. Jackson was able to cut that 1967 footage into the 19990's and 2023 footage in such a way that they really do look like they are all in the same room together, looking at each other, and interacting. This is the perfect last song.

[@JoelWende]

Paul has said that these were the last words John said to him the last time they met in person in 1976 ‘Think of me now and then’. John then wrote the song in 1977 so it was clearly an idea going around his head. He then labeled the tape ‘For Paul’. We’ll never know for sure if he wrote the song for Paul, if it was thinking of a future collaboration, or if he just wanted Paul to hear it. Either way it feels so right that Paul, along with George and Ringo get to finish this off for him!

[@andrewwillan3372]

Born in Liverpool 1961.Lived here most of my life..A Beatles child. Our boys. Magnificent.

[@amb2745]

Beatles publicist Derek Taylor once called The Beatles "The twentieth century's greatest romance." So true.

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

More than 50 years after the Band ended, they have a new nr. 1.

[@mikeyarugula]

Thank you for your honest emotional and non analytical reaction- listening and watching of this beautiful swan song gift the Beatles have given us

[@justintompkins240]

Months after this song’s release I watched this video of you watching this for the first time and started to get teary again. It’s just so beautiful!

[@mattneil4211]

Sad but beautiful. Hearing John was like saying hello to an old friend after many years. Nice to see George as well. Thanks to Paul and Ringo for doing this. A moving farewell to the greatest band ever.

[@tonyfederici1961]

When I heard “then and now” is coming out, I was disappointed as I wanted to “grow old with me” instead. As the song was about to come out, I was expecting NOTHING. On the day it came out. I listened to it and it was better than I expected. Then the next day when the video came out for “now and then”, I fell in love with the song as the song grew on me and it will always be one of my favorite all time Beatles song, as the message of the song, the magic of the song, the love of Paul to complete the song of his best friend John is heartwarming and finally, hearing John’s voice is priceless. Should we all not look in our heart and remember our forgotten loved ones, every now and then.

[@tjcint]

Tony, so beautifully said.

[@tonyfederici1961]

@@tjcint thank you, so kind of you

[@andrewft31]

Grow Old With Me had been done both by Lennon (Milk and Honey) and Ringo as apparently John had written it for him to record as on the tape John says “this one is for Richie,” as per an interview with Ringo himself.

[@tjcint]

@@tonyfederici1961 Deserved.

[@fnjesusfreak]

@@andrewft31 And when Ringo did it, he brought Paul in.

[@michaelw8429]

How many tears will I keep shedding? Every time I watch this I feel something. Thank you GPG&R

[@overales]

Everytime I listen to this song I get very emotional. Thank you Beth for bringing it back again and for your honest reaction, as always.

[@physicsguru5580]

I still cry...for what we lost.

[@MrDaiseymay]

Given the thousands of hours the boys spent together, between recording in the studio, and back stage or travelling. They often clowned around, and talked about the past etc etc. With many cameras to hand, and professionals filming them, there must still be many many rolls of film of them, in many collections, still not seen by their fans. Examples are seen in this video.

[@kvoltti]

across the gulf of time, separated by the veil, they remain connected by the music and the love. unto the end of all things.

[@elmerexpress]

To me this is The Beatles' final, goodbye song. Every now and then I still miss them...

[@robertnelson2719]

Beth- you rock. What a wonderful, genuine reaction to a truly beautiful dirge. Now and Then takes me through a plethora of emotions and to my surprise - I tear up each time I hear it. I watched The Beatles live on The Edge Sullivan Show and later met Mr Sullivan. Do you know what my reaction was to that? “Wow, I just shook hands with the guy who shook hands with The Beatles.”

[@alecspeer]

This video and performance is typical Beatles ... just wonderful. I keep viewing and listening every day. We in our mid-70s have a lot of memories of Beatles music... so joyful we were when a new Beatles single or album was released. We would listen countless times ... and then over decades of our lives... great to see that some of the younger generations have discovered the Beatles timeless music, from their early days all the way through their catalogue and until now .

[@matzofant]

Great, I had the same reaction. What an iconic project. Thank you Beth

[@BethRoars]

You are so welcome!

[@linesinthesand97]

You beautifully captured the emotions this song made me feel. I wouldn't even call myself a Beatles fan, but it's hard not to feel the gravity of this song when listening to it.

[@elsuperbrain]

A redhair sesible lady and the Beatles, two of my favorite things in the world. Thank you for the good time. ¡Bendiciones!

[@pietervandalen8841]

The Beatles are the beginning of a Musical Revolution!!They were amazing!!They were a part of my youth!!

[@WeerdMunkee]

You explain the process of this so ELOQUENTLY!! Your explanation couldn't be more perfect. Kudos!!🤘

[@BethRoars]

Wow, thanks!

[@agindo]

So nicely spoken. Thank you, my dear! ❤

[@dennismarvin48]

This has brought me to tears. I'm feeling so many different emotions happy and sad. I recall being 8 years old when they came onto the Ed Sullivan Show. I remember my dad's reaction when He saw them. I was sitting on the floor in front of the TV and dad shouted out, turn that crap off! I'm not watching those long-haired freaks but my older sister's convinced him to let us watch! I was a big John Lennon fan till the day he died!

[@mjfouldes6822]

I loved seeing your reaction!! It was beautiful and pure and brings up the emotions I felt when I first heard and saw it!

[@holgerkoch1692]

A wonderful video that brought me tears of melancholy, but also of joy. My brother, who was 12 years older, was in contact with the Beatles for 6 weeks in the first half of the 60s, as he worked at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, where the Beatles also performed. I was 10 or 11 years old at the time. When the Beatles' first records were released in Germany, he bought them immediately and I also had the pleasure of listening to their music every day. Since then, music from many different genres has accompanied me.

[@johnwilson5743]

Yes, Apple asked Peter Jackson to do the video. He was initially reluctant as he'd never done a music video. But since he was a massive Beatle fan, he agreed... and this is the result. Cheers.

[@tpatrick44]

I really enjoyed your reaction Beth! It’s a Gift to ALL of US! Paul really saw this through with Ringo. Peter Jackson did the editing in the Music Video. Giles Martin String Arrangements with Paul. Each Principle working on this are Maestro’s!!! The Beatles come to the End if their Long and Winding Road with an exquisite gift 🎁 and Homage to George and John, Paul, and Ringo! I’m 71 and feel Blessed to witness this from beginning to end! I bought “I Want To Hold Your Hand in January of 1964 at 11 years old! How Wonderful to see and hear young people enjoy the Beatles in 2023! Great Job Beth!!! ❤

[@yol.7177]

I remember seeing them live in Toronto in 1965 when I was 10 years old. The memory is seared into my consciousness and this last song is so moving - there just aren’t the words to express the feelings it brings.

[@geoffmower8729]

Apparently on the box that the cassette came in was written...For Paul. This is bitter sweet as I know it's the last Beatles song. That Beatles bow gets me every time. In the 80s I was privileged to be in a Beatles tribute band playing the George Harrison part. At the end of every show we would do that Beatle bow.

[@cinchan04]

The greatest influence in my life with regards to music.. The Beatles!!!

[@mikenolan7970]

The old and young Ringo drumming side by side killed me for some reason. There will NEVER be another Beatles! Never!

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Them fading out at the end always gets me. They won't be with us forever.

[@englishmaninmalaga]

I cried so much the first time I saw the video... then the 10th time i had stopped crying. You made me cry again lol... all in a good way.. The Beatles were a huge part of my childhood. I was born in 1971 and I maybe got into them around 1980.. woww. Such an amazing song and a great reaction. Hugs

[@8044868]

Back to some of the best years of my life, when I was young and we were introduced to music like none we had ever heard before and sounded so good you wanted to hear it more and more. The Beatles brought joy to our lives, their greatest gift.

[@peterjones4621]

Thank you, this was wonderful, I was there in the 60's listening to the Beatles, hearing all their new songs come out, it was an incredible time and the Beatles were the RAVE. One thing I really noticed is just how well Ringo has aged, he looks fantastic for 83 years old!!

[@Iconoplastt]

I analyzed the crap out of this one, but mainly the chords, it still gets me and love it so much even weeks later, real Banger!

[@explorer1968]

Emotional, eerie emotional, tears of surprise and joy came into my eyes!! The Beatles are there and they are not, the young ones sharing the stage and the studio with their old counterparts; the last Beatles' song came into being after their 1970's break-up. I've got overjoyed and melancholic more than nostalgic with the Now and Then masterpiece, I'm 55 y.o. now and been a Beatles fan since 1981, history passes by, and the Beatles are part of me to the end! Greetings!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jeffcummins8639]

I was -10 years old when they were introduced to the world. I grew up listening to my mom's 45 of I Want To Hold Your Hand/I Saw Her Standing There, Meet the Beatles LP, and Rubber Soul LP in my room. I lost my mom in September of 2021, and this song, as well as Blackbird, Yesterday and In My Life instantly connect me to her (and reduce me to tears). ❤

[@peterjones4621]

Just loved it, brought tears to my eyes, i was there in the 60's, all these years later it's quite emotional remembering those wonderful times and as they fade away at the end it really tugs at your heart. Thank you Yoko for relinquishing this treasure so this last Beatles song could be created and released these 54 years later. ❤

[@GregAlterton]

I was in middle school in the US when Beatlemania exploded on the scene. Having lived with the Beatles for almost 60 years, it's thrilling and touching to see a young adult experience the Beatles for the first time. Wonderful reactions and comments.

[@mauricioramirez5948]

"I don't even want to analyze this." If I've learned one thing this past couple of years is that music has this power to bring out feelings you've been surpressing. Sometimes all you can do is feel it. It will make more sense than analyzing the lyrics or whatever.

[@mrtveye6682]

I'm usually not a big fan of these kind of projects. It can easily become a "milking a dead cow"-thing. But they did a real great job making it a "legit" Beatles song, and it feels like it was a labour of love. So much incredible talent coming together - even separated by lots of years - for a last time is just heart-warming.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

I'm so glad you are doing this. Now if we could only get Elizabeth over at the charismatic voice to do it, I'd be in heaven. But yeah that's Peter Jackson. And yeah the Beatles didn't know what they were doing technically early on, it's so funny because the critics were all saying Oh my God these guys are geniuses, they're using Aolean cadences! And I remember reading a quote from John that said that he and Paul were just laughing their asses off at it because they didn't even know what that was, lol. The Beatles were known for always pushing the boundaries with technology and really lots of things, so I think it's just so cool that they go out with a bang doing exactly the same thing now for their final offering.

[@jasonmuller1199]

Anytime i see a Beth Roars video its an automatic "like button"

[@BethRoars]

So kind Jason!

[@ThatsJustPeechy]

I learned more from watching your information on this song and video than all the others I’ve watched. Loved your reaction to it too, I felt the same way. Thank you ❤️

[@loadedorygun]

The melody reminds me of what was presented on Double Fantasy, it has a beautiful minor(?) run that I feel was in a number of songs on DF (eg Woman). It’s really introspective and connected in a way that his earlier writing could not be because he hadn’t found his spiritual home just yet.

[@kennethnaranjo530]

It is so nostalgic... a testament of a firenship... the last scenes of the video, are a stunning work of edit...

[@TheSoundOutside]

Thanks Beth. Your choice to let this song stand on its own and above analysis was clearly the right call. Enjoying the ride is all that matters as are the memories it creates for those of us were, are and always will be fans of the four lads from Liverpool. Part of the emotional tug this song exerts on any Beatle fan is trying to parse John's intent. It's clearly love letter, but is when he sings "Now and then, I miss you," who or what is he really talking about? Is it Paul...is it Paul, George and Ringo...is it their legions of steadfastly loyal fans, does it have something to do with Yoko or is there some other meaning that's so personal, we'll never really know That being the case, I'm happy just to sit back enjoy this beautiful and haunting song...the last song The Beatles will ever do.

[@Ravelin10]

It's hard not to cry with emotion while watching this video... Greetings from Madrid.