WE DIDN'T EXPECT THIS!..The Beatles - Come Together | FIRST TIME HEARING REACTION

[@TheDivayenta]

Ringo’s drumming is fantastic here.

[@robertobrien9911]

Here, there and everywhere!

[@markstanden202]

It's the only bloody time it was... !

[@andrewft31]

When was his drumming not fantastic?

[@markstanden202]

@@andrewft31 Whenever he played for the Beatles.

[@susieq9801]

RAIN! You could listen to either Paul or Ringo in isolation and identify any of their songs. How many groups have that ability?

[@walterlippmann6292]

imagine buying "Abbey Road" when it came out in 1969, putting it on and this is the first thing you hear. it still sounds cool 50 years later. easily their best album.

[@mibesto8039]

Yup. That was me. 🤣🤣 And I still love it just as much 50+ years later!

[@toxsickdog]

yeah, I still have my vinyl copy I bought in '69. It's worn out, But I have a 2nd copy I bought 10 years ago. It's a masterpiece.

[@betsyab121]

It is an amazing album. Although I would make a case for Revolver as their best, most groundbreaking album.

[@jailaye6929]

@@toxsickdog right on man! Abbey Road is right up there for me with Rubber Soul or possibly the White Album coming in a close 2nd . . . . and I still play them all, on vinyl as you do, but on a Thorens TD 160 manual turntable. This for me, playing these old albums, and remembering when they were new, has got to be a kind of religious experience . . . . {-.-} enjoy

[@toxsickdog]

@@jailaye6929 those old thorens tables are fabulous. I have a thorens TD124 mk I that I paid $10 at a yard sale many years ago. . I also have a custom table that I built about 15 yrs. ago & lots of old rock records from 60's 70's & 80's that blows away modern day "music".

[@trjbrew]

"Come Together" is timeless badass song. It doesn't matter what age/generation you belong too, this song is an anthem. The Beatles were probably the first group that concentrated on hit albums not just hit singles. They were masters at changing their sound with every album, and wonderfully creative. Give a listen to John sounding like an old bluesman in "I want you (She's so Heavy)"

[@vicprovost2561]

She's So Heavy, WOW! Giving the world chills since 1969. 🎸

[@johnathandavis3693]

"She's So Heavy" has that MONSTER guitar riff - incredible...

[@DavidBMaas]

I remember Jordan reacting to I Want You: She's So Heavy during the first week or so of the channel- and surprisingly he didn't like it! But I bet if he listened to it now he would love it. It seemed like Jordan's taste really opened up after a couple of weeks, and I wish he and Amber would listen again to the songs from his early reactions.

[@Kerppu68]

Troy Jefferson I like to disagree a bit. To me this is a goodass song

[@debjorgo]

They've already did I Want You (She's so Heavy).

[@maxemilbejar8117]

The Beatles. They are the G.O.A.T. No question

[@joan2671]

... and running ahead of the rest by light years.

[@rustybear5125]

@@joan2671 That's not true.

[@Keekz123]

Sorry that would be MJ

[@AlainPare]

Hahahaha ​@@Keekz123

[@Keekz123]

​@@AlainParewhat's funny

[@anthonycantu8879]

Can we just acknowledge, for a minute, Ringo and Paul's heavy backbeat that keeps this song moving, deliberately and with real purpose throughout?

[@carsonfran]

Yes. Yes we can.

[@guinnesstrail6799]

Hence, “BEATles”.

[@gregkleinfall1901]

There is just something about this song that reaches deep into the primordial soul of man.

[@normsaunders4980]

There is a KZbin video that isolates the bass on Come Together. When you hear Mccartney's bass part alone, you realize that everything on their recordings had a purpose and that it helped to make the song 'come together'. Pardon the pun. This was true of just about everything they were doing.

[@Mr5thWave]

The Beatles. Six years that changed the music, the culture, the world.

[@andrewft31]

8 actually, Love Me Do came out October 1962

[@chesterparish3794]

8

[@matthewclark1785]

We can grant some grace and count from the 1964 Sullivan show :)

[@fourthtunz]

Yeah, America only knew about them for about six years

[@clivenewman4810]

Absofuckinglutely from England.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Yes, The Beatles are definitely all they're cracked up to be. They broke so much ground with their recordings, so much that we take for granted today. I'd suggest checking out Tomorrow Never Knows, one trippy trippy song! Also I Am the Walrus and Strawberry Fields Forever are must hears.

[@sharmullins3894]

Don't forget Uncle Albert. lol

[@demonhoopa]

90% of their catalogue is a must hear

[@vicprovost2561]

Tomorrow Never Knows and I Want You (She's So Heavy), John had a thing for heavy improv to say the least! I still get goose bumps from these guys, the human race at its most musically creative.

[@dannygriffith6185]

Now do the " flip side"....It was a single ...back when vinyl ruled the air waves.."Something" written by George is the gorgeous ballad that accompanied Come Together & followed it on their great Abbey Road album.

[@MrRandyv]

@@vicprovost2561 Jordan already, way back, reacted to “I Want You, She’s So Heavy” and he panned it.

[@GMLGMD]

The Beatles are the most versatile band EVER! They could do it all, and brilliantly. Will always be my all time favorite band.

[@cindyguillard216]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Jackson_Plop]

The variety of musical sounds, structure, and style is absolutely stunning. Breathtaking.

[@James-hd6ez]

​@@Jackson_PlopThe Beatles like me came from the South end of Liverpool, and this part of the city had the oldest Chinese Community in Europe and a large African community amongst others, but the Beatles were influenced by the black American blues records brought into the port city of Liverpool....so it all makes sense.

[@Jackson_Plop]

@@James-hd6ez The breathtaking part about the Beatles is how far they surpassed their original influences, with the massive input of George Martin, of course. You look at a song like "A Day in the Life," and it transcends genre.

[@expendable6595]

you forgot to mention with no COMPUTERS....

[@jefffiore7869]

Ringo Starr had the knack of coming up with the perfect drum beats for every song. This song is no exception.

[@johnmelone8424]

That is why John Bonham sent his son to Ringo to learn the play the drums.

[@jefffiore7869]

@@johnmelone8424 A fact I didn't know!! Thanks!

[@dib000]

Exactly this why he was so good, he always knew how much or how little to put down on tracks a master.

[@briandavis8939]

That’s because he was left handed drummer 🥁 he played with his shoulders

[@tferrisjr]

Ringo Starr wasn't even the best drummer on the Beatles ;-)

[@gkiferonhs]

John Lennon got so tired of people dissecting their songs to find deep, meaningful lyrics that he wrote this. "Just let them try and find symbolism here," he said.

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

Yet, it's been said the other band members have said this song is just John's narcissism showing through. The song is literally all about him.

[@rocknroller77]

I'm with John. I cant stand people theorizing what lyrics mean. Everyone suddenly becomes a philosopher. Just shut up and enjoy the music.

[@meanderer06513]

He actually did that with "I Am The Walrus". He was well-aware that people were looking for hidden meanings in their songs, so he wrote "I Am The Walrus".

[@kumanaz2765]

@@rocknroller77 what's the issue there though? I can't think of a reason that's a bad thing.

[@scottelement]

That was “I Am The Walrus”. Lennon originally was writing a song after Timothy Leary asked him to make one for a political campaign. Come Together is what we got.

[@wagstaff6135]

Paul’s beautiful, enormous bass, to me, is what really gives much of the power to this “John song”. Whole band sounds so perfect on it though.

[@scotttedford7748]

Ringo nailed it on drums!

[@ewest14]

John brought this song in as a demo that sounded way too similar to Chuck Berry's You Can't Catch Me. Paul recognized this right away and suggested making it swampy and then added his bass and piano. This song is as much Paul's as it is John's IMO

[@wagstaff6135]

@@ewest14 Nice! Thanks for the details. Yeah, I put "John song" in quotes because... Paul, too.

[@tedmohr6353]

True, likewise Looking through a glass onion off the White Album

[@alannah0628]

Exactly, I wish more people realized that Paul acted like a producer next to George Martin in their last few albums. His skills in composition are next to none.

[@brinsonopinion]

I just love how Amber always immediately intuits the heart of a song, now matter what genre. She just feels the music and understands it viscerally every time!

[@scottdoright7]

yesterday, here comes the Sun, let it be, all you need is love ❤🇦🇺🙋🔥

[@manormouse1410]

Yes... She is always the first to get the emotion of the song

[@garywalker9753]

The evolution of The Beatles is almost the history of the 60's. Thanks Kids!

[@mytiggertat]

The flip side of the 45 record "Come Together" was called "Something". It's another very awesome song too! And yes. I still have the original Apple 45 vinyl release!

[@jhamptonjr]

A George song, too 🙂

[@TheCornishCockney]

Imagine having possibly the greatest ever love song,Something on a b-side!! My God,I’m SO fortunate to have been born in ‘54,I had it all. The 60’s was magical,and these boys were driving it. They United the planet.

[@Jessica_Roth]

Most singles had a "A" side (the song the group wanted you to hear) and a "B" side (often a minor throwaway). But "Come Together"/"Something" was a double-"A"-side single. One just as important as the other. (They'd done this before with "Penny Lane"/"Strawberry Field Forever", back in 1967. That was Paul and John's respective salutes to the Liverpool of their boyhood. Also amazing, of course.)

[@dianetaylor841]

I have a 45 under Capital Records that is I Wanna Hold Your Hand on one side and the flip side is I Saw Her Standing There.

[@markhollander1201]

The greatest and most influential band ever , PERIOD!

[@gregfagan199]

Yep.

[@mfh6982]

Yep.

[@drumhaver223]

Yep.

[@rudycompton5366]

I wouldn't say "the greatest "....

[@redsquirrel1086]

It depends how you define the word "great" but for me The Beatles are the most significant and influential band in history without question.

[@Jon_2218]

Ringo Starr really carries this song with his drums/percussions. The Beatles all contribute in one way or another on this collaboration.

[@MsAppassionata]

And Paul’s bass too.

[@sheilameyers152]

The beat was awesome… but we never under stood exactly what they were trying to tell us…but one thing he wants to tell is we gotta be free!

[@zeus6793]

Ringo is an extremely underappreciated drummer.

[@charlesschoeman9488]

Joined by Billy Preston on the electric piano.

[@One.Zero.One101]

Ringo's drumming is so unique. If you only played me the drum track of this song and nothing else, I would still be able to identify the song. Same with "A Day in the Life" and "Ticket to Ride". He is so imaginative in creating the right beats for the song.

[@sachaput]

That is John. Probably because I was growing up in the '50s& '60s it always a surprise to learn that folks your age are not familiar with certain artists or songs. Then of course, I don't think my musical tastes have changed since the early '80s. I really do enjoy your reactions, to music new and old.

[@alexcampos4370]

Ringo’s drumming is phenomenal, full stop. But on this song it’s particularly good. One only has to hear a few notes from the drums to know it’s Come Together. Great reaction!

[@rickpaul4216]

Ringo is genius on this track. Amber looked like she was digging this deeply . You may want to play this again later Rob.

[@sven_86]

absolutely loved their reaction haha.....

[@Frankie5Angels150]

Again, it was Paul, not Ringo. Ringo has confessed that he was too drunk in those days to play well.

[@roseblake5803]

@@Frankie5Angels150- That’s Ringo. 🥁

[@kryp44]

@Frankie5Angels150 You are so idiotically wrong. Paul and John both complimented Ringo for his drumming on this track.@@Frankie5Angels150

[@glennkonklin2926]

What makes them great, in my opinion, is their musicality. I don't mean musicianship, but their ability to write the tastiest music. If I want musicianship, I listen to my top 3 bands; Led Zep, Rush, Pink Floyd. But it's just magic when those 4 lads 'come together'. They literally changed the music landscape. And you can listen to that panorama; everything from Eleanor Rigby or Norwegian Wood to something like Helter Skelter. And they all had successful solo careers as well. Truly an original, life-changing coming together of beautiful musical souls.

[@gerib4234]

EXACTLY!!

[@richardedenfield5167]

Synergy.

[@Johnny_Socko]

I agree, but what was amazing to see in the "Get Back" documentary was that they were all polymaths, if that's the right word. Each of them was proficient in piano, guitar, bass, and drums. Ringo came in and randomly started playing the piano, so Paul took the drum kit while John played bass. Or George would sit in on drums while Ringo strummed a guitar. I think that breadth of talent from *every* member HAD to have been a key element to their songwriting genius.

[@glennkonklin2926]

@@Johnny_Socko absolutely. But by their own admission, there was a lot they didn't understand musically. They just, as you said, worked it out. So much creativity and ability.

[@zeus6793]

Oh if only I could have that joy of hearing the Beatles for the very first time! 50 years later, I've heard every song, every note probably a thousand times, and they have never failed me. Lift my spirits, clear my mind, help me think.....RIP John and George.

[@lalaj5831]

I am with you on this. Listening the The Beatles is my safe space, happy place!

[@revwillyg6450]

Couldn't have said it better

[@foofookachoo1136]

I WAS THERE!! When the BEATLES stormed America, I was 13yrs old!! And they shook us teens and others to our very core!! They were a sheer breath of fresh air, PURE DELIGHT!! The music was SO, SO DIFFERENT and EXCEPTIONAL!! We COULDNT get ENOUGH of them, and the Fab Four just kept pumping the songs out!! It’s like they couldn’t help themselves!! They just had SO MUCH over flowing talent!! IT was a fantastic ride, and I’m still on it!!

[@buddyneher9359]

@@foofookachoo1136 absolutely. The Fab Four rule 4ever! 🎶💕

[@foofookachoo1136]

@@buddyneher9359 👍👍👍👍

[@incognitoone]

Lennon's voice, McCartney's bass and back-up vocals, Starr's drumming...it all came together!!!

[@patricklapointe4979]

A LOT of people sleep on Paul's base skills, he was the heat

[@eugenemoore1202]

And Harrison's gorgeous guitar.

[@aitornavarro6597]

@Bob Tausworthe Actually Paul McCartney is credited with the piano

[@arturoochoa7237]

@@eugenemoore1202 Exactly Harrison was just awesome. He did not get the credit he deserved on this piece. Everyone brags about Paul - but Harrison's guitar was impressive.

[@briandavis8939]

That’s why they called the song come together 😂

[@obiobiwan9268]

The lead guitar by George Harrison is so sharp and crisp and it was George's guitar work in "She Came In Through The Bathroom Window" that sent shivers down my spine and tears to my eyes. The headphones pumped level 10 volume directly into my brain. By far the Beatles greatest album.

[@helindove2237]

Yes, The Beatles can surprise you with their musical diversity. From Eleanor Rigby to Yellow Submarine and Help! to Helter Skelter. Glad you liked this one. It's one of my favorites!!

[@MrROTD]

I put Yellow Submarine on repeat in my car and sing along every word, I must look crazy.

[@bryansmith9431]

“can”?? Will.

[@genecase9464]

The Beatles could do no wrong. They had something for everyone. I remember when this song came out on AM radio it was over 4 minutes long! That was un-heard of back then.

[@williamjordan5554]

It was never that long.

[@octurn]

"Like a Rolling Stone" released July 1965, made no.2 Billboard, over 6 minutes long. Going by it's chart position and record sales it was heard back then.

[@genecase9464]

@@octurn Hey guys, I was 10! Any song that didn't begin with a 1, 2 or 3 was a long song! LOL

[@stevet7695]

1964 - Animals "House of the Rising Sun" was 4:29 and the longest #1 to that date (UK only - the Yanks thought it was too long so cut it to 2:59 to fit under 3 minutes for radio play).

[@fourthtunz]

They absolutely could not do any wrong! Hey Jude, in 1968 went to number one pretty unheard of

[@jamesmasters3316]

They weren't called the greatest for nothing. The Beatles broke up by the 70's. But by that time they had already influenced generations of youth from the 50's 60's 70's and beyond. John may be gone but his legacy carries on through time. There will never be another band like the Beatles. They were culture changing They were revolutionary They are timeless They ARE The Beatles.

[@dianeryder5895]

The Beatles grew right before our eyes, their music changed with every album

[@KDeCesare]

The key to the Beatles is that their music is all over the spectrum. You can't pigeon hole them to just one style, and say that is the Beatles sound. They were so experimental over their "short" time together, and they made a wide range of different types of songs. Please check out A Day in the Life, Don't Let Me Down (live rooftop), Revolution, Penny Lane, Eleanor Rigby, Let it Be

[@ericsmith6615]

THIS!!!

[@DBRONX]

THEY were a style of their own!!!

[@richardsteiner8992]

Not only were they all over the map stylistically, but in many cases they were the first, and others copied their style and became known for it. But the Beatles were the catalyst.

[@jimmuratori5625]

Stay tuned you will see Don't Let me Down eventually.

[@willdwyer6782]

They even let Ringo sing lead vocal on a couple of country tunes.

[@donw804]

No group ever was, or is as musically diverse as the Beatles. They touched on many genres, expanding on some and even creating new derivatives. But to fully appreciate their legendary greatness, you really have to listen to each of their albums starting from their first to the last. The evolution, maturity, and growth of their songwriting during that 7 years is unparalleled and another reason why they still remain heralded as the best ever.

[@cordellsenior9935]

Yeah.

[@patticrichton1135]

Yes they DO NEED to listen to ALL their albums, to realize they just didn't do "mellow" songs

[@trespatines8698]

Eloquently stated. The Beatles are the standard for great rock music. They did all this in a very short time.

[@SusanJohnston]

They love working with sounds! Got to be so great. They were forced to do something different. They couldn’t tour and be able to even hear themselves. So the movies! Right before today’s music vids

[@luisespinosa8269]

@@trespatines8698 they are the standard for great music

[@papagriz33]

I Want You (She's So Heavy) is another great "darker" and "harder" sounding Beatles song. They were just some wildly talented dudes, capable of producing a wide variety of sounds that became influential for a broad range of musical genres.

[@thedogwoods5716]

He did that one a while ago and didn’t like it. It wasn’t the right first Beatles song for him to start off with

[@jamess7626]

Definitely listen to I Want You (She's So Heavy). You'll love it. It was fun watching you guys dig this song.

[@ronin4580]

As always, Ringo is spot on. He has such a great feeling for what a song needs, and nothing more.

[@mnamhie]

Oh so true! For whatever reason (maybe because he's over shadowed by the greatness of the other three) Ringo tends to get a bad rap with some people. Not giving him the props he deserves. But Ringo was/is awesome. Eclectic, intuitive, immersed. Ringo was/is as much of a god as the other three. Peace and love, Ringo!

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

Exactly. I often think that. Never flashy, never showy, just inconspicuously being fantastic.

[@geoffreyfletcher9426]

They are still considered the most influential band of the 21st Century and yes...Amber... it's because they put out more hits in 7 years than all other bands in a lifetime!

[@andreshernandez1180]

I’d debate the most influential in both centuries, there hasn’t been any band like them ever since who literally changed the landscape of music.

[@geoffreyfletcher9426]

@@andreshernandez1180 Thanks for your feedback. I agree with your reply so i've edited my original statement.

[@clintonsmith5163]

When this song was released as a single the song on the flip side of the record was "Something." Possibly the best Side A/Side B combo ever.

[@sparkygriswold336]

Strawberry Fields Forever/Penny Lane is in that conversation as well

[@jimmypal4073]

Best A/B side ever is If I fell / And I lover her

[@docmoondog]

Paperback Writer/Rain ? Hey Jude / Revolution ?

[@georgebudimir7801]

Actually, I always thought that the"I wanna hold your hand" single was the best A/B combo they put out." I saw her standing there" was the B side. Two hit songs on one 45. This was unheard of back then.

[@georgebudimir7801]

She loves you and I'll get you.

[@ricknbacker5626]

John Lennon's last true masterpiece with the Beatles. Recorded over the last 10 days of July 1969. Come Together gets brilliant performances from all the Beatles. Starting with Ringo's drumming (with towels over his tom tons). George, who applies his first slide guitar solo that would become his trademark in the 1970's. Paul, whose bluesy bass riff propels the song from the get go and his harmony vocal is outstanding. No wonder Come Together is listed by John as one of his favorite Beatles tracks. Great reaction you two. Cheers, RNB

[@ricknbacker5626]

@@northernlight2598 I struggled with that myself Northern Light. 'Because' was recorded right after Come Together. A certain masterpiece for any other band, but the Beatles set the bar so unbelievably high. So that's why (IMHO) 'Because' is a rung below Come Together on the Masterpiece Ladder. Cheers, RNB

[@Barb5001]

Yeah, and it sounds like Paul used his Rickenbacker bass on this

[@ricknbacker5626]

@@northernlight2598 Without the "struggle' it would be as you say, a pronouncement. The 'struggle' is the evaluation and re-evaluation. We are having discussions in a forum where we share ideas and in turn, return comment. It is fantastic. This is the Beatles we are talking about, not pound cake recipes .A volatile topic (the Beatles, not pound cake :-) if there ever was one. If you find my statement 'arrogant' so be it. You are certainly entitled to your point of view and I will fight for your right to offer and defend it. My only request is myself and others are provided the same opportunity. Adieu, RNB

[@ricknbacker5626]

@@patty.baffert Thank you Patty. I truly appreciate your kind words. Best wishes, RNB

[@ricknbacker5626]

@@Barb5001 My understanding is Paul solely used his Rickenbacker 4001 on all of the Abbey Road songs in which he is playing bass. You have two great ears Barb5001. Best wishes, RNB

[@robinward3003]

The Beatles came out of darkness. They brought light to teenagers. You won't understand, if you weren't there. They changed the world.

[@StarVoyager9]

That is an accurate assessment.

[@TheDivayenta]

They arrived a few months after we lost President Kennedy. America was in a dark place and the Beatles brought light and joy. ❤

[@nancyrosow924]

I am so glad teenagers are discovering them again. They're just what we need right now.

[@normsaunders4980]

This was especially true after they decided to stop touring. With the time they were spending on the road, they only had bits and pieces to write short pop songs. Once they started concentrating on studio work, the Beatles experimented in so many ways. A totally different group of guys.

[@davidgagnon3781]

Before The Beatles, the world was one way. After The Beatles, the world was another way. They were a cultural phenomenon.

[@dennisholzbaur3649]

Every song is a trip. No one trip is a like! That’s what makes the Beatles so great!

[@patdonnelly9392]

Great reaction! And yes, the Beatles are so talked about, I'm sure many people have just never bothered to listen to them. But the fact is...in the 7-8 yrs. they were together their talent, growth and influence really was a one of a kind music miracle that we'll never see again.

[@albertsmith9315]

When the Beatles quit touring (because the sound systems of that time were not adequate and they were unable to be heard over the crowds sceaming), they put their time into the studio fine tuning their songs, using the best production techniques of the '60s. There is a definite change from pop to almost experimental. You two have many more suprises coming.

[@susieq9801]

I saw them in '64, '65 and'66. SAW them, didn't HEAR them. Couldn't hear a damn thing for the screams. It was like a jet engine in your ears. Top ticket price $5.50.

[@nickmitsialis]

@@susieq9801 Can you imagine a group nowadays that just QUITS touring? I don't think any band in this day and age could survive without 'supporting' their album sales.

[@susieq9801]

@@nickmitsialis - Touring didn't make them much money back then. Album sales did and they knew how to make great albums. They sold whole albums full of great songs. Most groups sold LP's with one or two good songs and a bunch of fillers.

[@nickmitsialis]

@@susieq9801 Oh I bet! These bands would bust their "hynies" to drive interest in their albums but the genius of the Beatles is that they made truly amazing albums. I just bought "!" their collection of number one hits, and it still doesn't include many of the Beatles songs I loved. I keep telling myself: the Beatles had 27 NUMBER ONE hits; some bands don't even have 27 worthwhile songs in their play lists.

[@albertsmith9315]

@@susieq9801 If you haven't seen it yet, check out the documentary from Ron Howard "Eight Days A Week-The Touring Years" It's very well done using a lot of never before seen footage and shows exactly the limitations of the time. There is a point where the four guys knew it was over, as they slid around in the back of a delivery truck to be snuck out of a venue so they could escape the fans.

[@jeromiemunoz2920]

Beatles "Helter Skelter" is a must listen if you think this song is good in a different way!

[@ms.dirtybird7779]

Yep and Motley Crue covered that one. Aerosmith this one obviously. Yeah they need to check out the original Helter Skelter.

[@pj1995____]

That song may or may not have created heavy metal

[@linus5171]

@@pj1995____ I don’t like the whole metal thing and Helter skelter. It’s distorted and screamy. But it has nothing in coming with even early metal. It’s way closer to a punk or garage rock sound.

[@steveevans46]

John and Paul's harmonies are haunting, and the most spine-tingling riff ever.

[@Robertj64]

@randywhite3947 John did his own backing vocals. Paul was hurt that he wasn't asked and said so in a later interview.

[@jk4675]

himself@randywhite3947

[@tludden]

@@Robertj64You are very wrong.

[@kenarnavut2877]

Paul doesn't sing at all on this,it's only Lennon's voice in the whole song.

[@tludden]

@@kenarnavut2877 You are 100% wrong!

[@Faradiddle]

The Beatles....the more you play and listen...the better they get, That is their Legacy.

[@allengooch7]

Anyone who thinks Ringo wasn't a great drummer needs to listen to this. His concept and execution of this drum part is masterful, and unlike anything coming before it. Simply brilliant!

[@kendrap-LvnHppnss6371]

Yes!! Come Together is a banger!! This was a different sound for them when I first heard it.....I was so use to "Strawberry Fields" and "Help" vibe....it has a funk feel to it.

[@becuzitsthere4484]

wow, I can't in any way compare the vibe of "Strawberry Fields" to "Help". For me it is different universes.

[@artistjoh]

This album went to #1 the first minute that the first stores opened. It had been sold out weeks before release. I knew a girl who had ordered it months before, she had it first day, the rest of us had to wait. They couldn't press enough records to keep up with demand. The radio station suspended all normal programming and spent the entire day just playing songs from this album on rotation. There has never been a record release from any other performer with a recording that was treated like that. I stayed home from high school just to listen to the album on the radio. It was worth it.

[@thinkforyourself828]

Greatest band of all time. God bless The Beatles.

[@jamiemacdonald436]

The Beatles catalog is so deep that they have an album (One) that is entirely their number 1 songs... And it has 27 tracks. 27!!!! Not every version of themselves suits everyone, but if you can't find an era to like there's something wrong. 😃

[@terryhuwe2184]

The thing about the Beatles is that each one of those members were all geniuses! They wrote songs so easily and frequently all across the board. They were one of the first bands to really dive into everything different. Great pick today!

[@JohnCee754]

Every member of the band shines on this track: one of Paul's best-ever bass lines, Ringo's fabulous drumming and George's delicious guitar lines.... and of course, John's incredible voice and the whole vibe of the song. "Come Together" just gets better and better every time you listen to it! The Beatles were the masters. You two nailed it!

[@markrowett8168]

Love Paul McCartney's bass line in this. This song kicks off the Abbey Road album.

[@doplinger1]

The bass and drums definitely drive this song.

[@demonhoopa]

I’m recently noticing that Paul’s bass lines are consistently outside the box and utterly sick. Pay close attention to him next time you hear Hey Bulldog. It’s like……wtf?

[@gordon9995]

But who stole Paul's shoes? Oh, that's right. He was the walrus.

[@jessicabelle2011]

Paul McCartney is still considered one of the world’s best bass guitarist.

[@Stefan-]

@@demonhoopa Yeah, Paul is not only a great songwriter, he is also a really great bassplayer, his bass lines are often extremely musical and intricate and really adds to the song.

[@michaelnewman6878]

The Beatles catalogue is huge and deep. I couldn't even recommend songs because there are SO many great tunes. OK how about a song the Beatles HATED but fans loved "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da"

[@futurereflections4097]

Ew! Definitely not one of my faves but to each their own.

[@scottelement]

Lennon: “granny shit music”

[@johnathandavis3693]

@@scottelement LOL...I said that in my "John Voice". LOVE him. RIP...

[@markallen2984]

That's kind of partially true. Paul of course, loved this song but because of his obsessive perfectionism in recording it the other Beatles got very, very sick of it. The truth is, amongst the Beatles if they really hated a song, anybody could veto it. So, they didn't start out hating the song but the recording experience was so unpleasant they came to hate it ( except for Paul)

[@steveneardley7541]

I like it. it's barrel-house piano music, which is definitely an old-timey genre, but a good one. You don't have to be ultra-cool all the time. it's just a fun song, and very well constructed. I play it on the piano. The syncopation is not easy.

[@justineapril7922]

I grew up with The Beatles. I remember seeing them on Ed Sullivan in 1964 when I was 5. My eldest sister was a Beatles fanatic. She would listen to their albums all day long. "Come Together" is one of John Lennon's finest songs from the second era of the band (1967-70). After the Beatles discovered psychedelics and they visited India, the songs shifted from simple "happy go lucky" pop tunes to songs with deeper, cryptic meanings. All 4 members wrote songs with John Lennon and Paul McCartney writing 80% of their music. Please don't ignore the quiet, spiritual guy, George Harrison (Here Comes the Sun, While My Guitar Gently Weeps and Something) and the fun dude, Ringo Starr (Octopus' Garden, Yellow Submarine and With a Little Help from My Friends).

[@keithterrill2303]

The Beatles. Hit after hit. Anything they did was gold. I own almost every song they published. You can play any one, it rocks.

[@paulmargett9360]

Hey guys what's up. Surprised you say it's your favourite. Have you done "Something" it's a beautiful song. Also try "The Long and Winding Road" "Yesterday" "Help" so many classics to choose from. Much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@victordevonshire807]

It's ejaculate over me. Wow wake up.

[@MyRetroLife]

I would love to watch you react to one of The Beatles most trippiest songs - For The Benefit of Mr. Kite 😊

[@ronaldsinagra8825]

Ringo's drumming and Paul's bass really make this song what it is.

[@katsu-graphics5634]

Before the Beatles, people said "That is my favorite song". . . After the Beatles. . . it became "That is my favorite ALBUM".

[@kirbygene]

Great point!

[@randyhuman]

The Beatles are the blueprint of music. I love what you said, Amber about eating your words comcerning them. There will never be a band as diverse and innovative as they were, that includes Pink Floyd. Like my t shirt says, I may be old, but I got to see all the great bands. and i did! tHANKS FOR INCLUDING US IN YOUR jOURNEY. tRY MORE hARRY nILSSON AND TRY bLOOD sWEAT AND ttEARS.

[@davehazel5632]

Guys, you really need to do YOURSELF a favor and listen to everything the Beatles did in Chronological order to hear the growth and progression. They changed the world of music during their 8 years together putting out music, and they changed the world in so many ways. As a diehard fanatic, they were together before 1962 when their 1st single was released. There is sooooo MUCH great music in the Beatles catalog. You will find many, many, many more "favorites" if you listen to the entire catalog. Great reaction.

[@stevegirardmedia2255]

They tried every genre, and even made up some new ones! Their songs were so varied that everyone could find something they like in their catalog… and that hasn’t changed. From Rubber Soul in ‘65, they had a tremendous ally and mentor in Sir George Martin, who produced their albums. Billy Preston became the “6th Beatle” because Martin was already the “5th”.

[@Fiftynine414]

This is one of their masterpieces. I remember when it was released so well….the Beatles were GOAT.

[@janinerichardsfink1903]

I love to see the next generation discover the Beatles .They are timeless

[@kennieharris327]

Their later recordings were all about making new sounds and experimenting with lyrics. It is so interesting to hear their progression from their beginning through their individual post-Beatles albums. As instrumentalists they were all underrated. Paul's bass was always great and his vocals are incredible. John's piano was good. George's guitar playing became better and better as he began using slides and incorporating Eastern elements like sitar, and Ringo is regarded by drummers as one of the best.

[@dggydddy59]

Lennon's rhythm guitar was just as propulsive an element in the Beatles early sound as anything. I guess people don't really think about it but if you listen to I Want To Hold Your Hand, John's rhythm guitar playing is just crazy! He's playing tough Chuck Berry rock n roll guitar under those sophisticated Beatles chord changes. Without it, those early songs could've sounded like Frankie Avalon or something even worse.

[@mikefannon6994]

On this song, as on most Beatles songs, Ringo's drums are the foundation, the platform for the other three to build on. Never flashy or too much, just exactly what the song needs.

[@dggydddy59]

@@mikefannon6994 You're right. Ringo was extremely crucial, especially to the early Beatles sound. And not just because of the loud crashing cymbals that played all the way through a song. He's not just playing a beat, with some pickup or accent every eight bars. Ringo isn't playing the drums so much as he's playing The Song, as much as any other instrument. He has distinct patterns for every part of each song. It's really incredible what he does. Especially if you compare his playing to Pete Best's on their Decca audition, it's a world of difference.

[@Lakeshore14]

This was the stage the Beatles went through when they were experimenting with different “substances”. This is why the Beatles covered so many different topics, lyrics, instrumentations, etc. They were masters and changed everything.

[@brianjackson1928]

I am 73yrs I grew up listenting to the Beatles , for me there is no iconic number , they were all individual and brought feelings that I knew but could not express , but made me feel normal !!

[@brianjackson1928]

I was not alone !!

[@noellagatt7701]

I am seventy 1 sending appreciation from Canada thanks reliving this song

[@joshb23]

Never too late to fall under their spell! It's rare that a band, or anything really, lives up to the hype. The Beatles do NOT disappoint! 90% of their enormous catalog is pure gold. The other 10% is merely fantastic. ~PEACE~

[@vincentvancraig]

It’s a swampy, bluesy kind if thing,,,.,ringo’s,famous drum line seals it, and Paul’s bass, and Johns delivery, and George’s solos...total masterpiece

[@chuckleezodiac24]

it's the Beatles doing the Doors...

[@warrenhughes911]

Well said..

[@lindylufromoz5111]

The reason I subscribe to your channel is because I get a real kick out of watching young people discover The Beatles & loving them. Yep I've been a fan of The Beatles for over 50 years, but I love seeing the reactions decades later. X

[@larrymaland]

Me too. I was just 21 and in college. We would sit in a candle lit room and groove as we passed around the joint and drank beer. Such great music and memories!

[@becksullivan4796]

I usually don’t comment on Beatles reactions because I can’t stop. I just want to say I’m thrilled at your genuine reaction to this song. Enjoy.

[@eolson1964]

their(Beatles) Psychedelic period started in 1966 Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, I am a Walrus, Rain, and 12 others but Come Together really has that vibe.

[@racafritz]

I actually prefer the psychedelic Beatles.

[@J_Drix]

Y'all gotta watch The Beatles: Get Back on Disney+ ! Kind of a lengthy docuseries for 3 episodes, but it really gives you a good look at how they operated outside of the media presence, the stage and how they wrote their tunes as a unit

[@andreshernandez1180]

Please don’t promote satanic Disney

[@ethelynchristopher6995]

Now you understand why they are often considered the greatest band ever. I was a toddler the first time I heard them and I've been a fan ever since.

[@haydendegrow945]

I remember seeing Paul McCartney in concert years ago, and when he began this song, the whole stadium erupted in cheers. It doesn't matter whether you first heard it in the 1960s or the 2020s, this song is IMMORTAL! Fun and funky for the whole world.

[@peterjarvis7335]

The Beatles are my favorite band of all time! I don’t care what album or song, (with the exception of a couple songs) but I just love all of their songs! Definitely check out more Beatles songs!

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

"Come Together" was another in a long string of Double A sided hits from the Beatles. (Most singles released back then -- by "singles," we mean 45 RPM records -- had an A side and a B side, and top 40 radio usually only played the A side. But with the Beatles, most of their singles had double A sides, and both sides got significant airplay.) The flip side of this particular single was arguably one of the most beautiful love songs ever written (so said Frank Sinatra), a George Harrison composition called "Something." There is a line of demarkation in Beatles music. Since most of what you've heard from the Beatles has been from 1966 and earlier, it's fair to say you've been listening mostly to songs that came before that line of demarkation. I define that line as being pre-Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and starting with the release of their album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. That's when the Beatles music took a serious creative turn and they got much more experimental in the studio. One could argue (and they'd probably be right) that the real line of demarkation is between the early days when they were touring, and the music they created AFTER the stopped touring and devoted themselves to creating amazing music strictly in the studio. (Both lines are around the same time, give or take. So it's probably no accident that Sgt. Pepper's seems to manifest as an apparent dividing line.). Okay, I'm getting MUCH too analytical here. Bottom line is, the Beatles were mostly 3 guitars and drums up to the Sgt. Pepper's album (with a few notable exceptions), and then the whole spectrum of symphonic sounds opened up to them starting with Sgt. Pepper's. Come Together is a bit of a throwback inasmuch as the sounds in it are mostly comprised of what you can get from three guitars and drums (there is some keyboard and mellotron in it, too). But that muted sound in the intro that runs throughout much of the song is unmistakably a Beatles/George Martin creation. George Martin, by the way, was their Producer, and while there may have been much discussion about who the "fifth Beatle" was (was it Pete Best? was it Billy Preston?), I would argue it was George Martin all along. He's the one who they collaborated with to come up with many of the sounds that even they didn't know would be possible to get. Martin was a genius. You would do well to Google him and read up on his amazing life.

[@Rosedach]

To me, the line of demarcation is the "Rubber Soul" album, followed by the "Revolver" album.

[@dggydddy59]

The real demarcation (spelled with a C not a K, for future reference) for the Beatles is arguably Rubber Soul, which is when their recording process changed from the strict EMI mandated 3 hour formal sessions to recording as long as they wanted to, a very big change. It's also the last album that contained songs they performed live. Revolver is another arguable demarcation point. They have a new engineer who is as full of ideas as the Beatles themselves. They're taking LSD and their consciousness is expanding, Revolver is often called the best Beatles album, as if there could be such a thing. Sgt. Peppers really continued the massive progression that began at Rubber Soul. If anything, the three of them together constitute the demarcation point of the growth and artistic progression of this singular historic phenomenon called The Beatles. IMHO, of course. Cheers!

[@jasonremy1627]

I'd agree with the above. Rubber Soul was the first album where they started to experiment, and by Revolver, they were in full experimentation. If you want to draw a line, it's between Beatles For Sale and Rubber Soul; Revolver it's arguably their most experimental album ever.

[@robertsaul234]

"Golden Slumbers/Carry that Weight/The End" - the last part of the medley of Abbey Road's second side is amazing.

[@eneromio]

This song is a master piece

[@davideberhart9523]

Love that Trifecta to close it out.

[@donnabruhn6907]

My favorite is right before this Here Comes the Sun, Polythene Pam, and I have forgotten the last one

[@TheDivayenta]

A masterpiece! John’s nonsense lyrics, Paul’s groovy bass, Ringo’s brilliant drumming. This is off the iconic Abbey Road album.

[@leemerewether]

And one of my favourite loves songs ever, written by George Harrison.

[@TristanWeijermars]

@@leemerewether Aren't you confusing "Come Together" with "Something"? That is a love song written by GH on the same album.

[@IwasInThe60s]

John's lyrics are not nonsensical if you listen to it while you are blasted!🤣

[@TheDivayenta]

@@IwasInThe60s “ nonsense” refers to the Lewis Carroll form of writing with wordplay, not “ nonsensical “ which means ridiculous.

[@IwasInThe60s]

@@TheDivayenta I stand corrected.

[@endapian]

You could try "Something" ,"Because"," while my guitar gently weeps"... masterpieces!

[@craberlocker]

As a unit they were a bottomless well, they were forever expanding their musical spectrum. Masters in holding back.

[@johnkonkel3933]

I love how Amber gets into and feels the music no matter the genre.

[@caseyhazelman2390]

Yes

[@charlesbrown1542]

​@@caseyhazelman2390 🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@michaelmeyerson5051]

The beautiful thing about the Beatles is that their music is both universal and individual. Appealing to all, but also appealing to all in their own individual way. Peace and love to you.

[@soundzzzz93]

Each verse describes the members of the band. Great album all together! You should also check out the Revolver album.

[@talon7132]

Aerosmith does an incredible cover of this song. In fact when my mom was still living if you asked her who Aerosmith is she'd say the guys that did a Beatles song,

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Yes, great story! And LOVE their cover- Surely hoping they react to it...🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@baileybowman2449]

Have you heard Michael Jackson’s cover? It’s awesome. It’s the official video, it’s on KZbin.

[@johncurtis7186]

Horrible cover 🤮

[@ThomasRaymond47]

This is the first song on arguably The Beatles greatest album, Abbey Road. And you are correct they are everything they are cracked up to be... and more. If you liked Come Together, you should check out I am the Walrus. VERY trippy.

[@mschurbro]

Individually very talented artists...together they are phenomenal.

[@arlenerivera6631]

These are the Beatles I grew up with, when their sound became so cool, inspirational, and innovative. Thanks for this one!

[@pattiaustin1808]

Once again, kids, it’s SO FUN to watch YOU enjoy great music! Yep. Our boys from Liverpool, the Fab Four, John, George, Paul and Ringo, have slayed the beast. Although The Beatles existed prior to early 1964, they were introduced to America in early 1964, and disbanded just 6 years later. They were revolutionary. They changed music like no one before or since. They accomplished unbelievable growth and breadth in their music in just those short 6 years. And now you, dear Amber and our boy Jay, are getting it. It’s so fun!

[@KneeAches]

Two recent quotes I’ve read about the Beatles: from Pink Floyd’s David Gilmore: the Beatles weren’t a band, they were a miracle. And not sure who said: the Beatles are underrated! Love that one.

[@sopwithpuppy]

Two really great (and quite poignant) quotes there.

[@peteowen3539]

Underrated? 😂

[@KISSrocks123]

Y'all, I love watching you guys discover old music, and it genuinely brings tears to my eyes to see people younger than me getting into this old, yet somehow timeless, music. I just recently started diving into the Beatles myself, after dismissing them for years, and you guys are going through the same feelings i went through discovering these songs. It's really beautiful. And you've barely scratched the surface. In just 8 years of recording music, these guys completely changed the face of music. It's so awesome to see more young people like us getting into them.

[@steves9905]

Abbey Road is one of those super gamechanger albums...maybe the superest of them all. really. needs to be listened to in its entirety, in sequence

[@dougieyou]

Gotta agree, I am 70 years old and have listened to all the greats but the Abby Road Album is the GOAT of all albums. I never considered myself a Beatle freak but I have to admit that they collectively produced the best and most varied music of the whole rock era. Listen to this like I do on vynal and it blows me away.

[@billclarke117]

The Beatles music changed drastically from the early years, 63-66, to the later years, 67-69, starting with Sgt. Pepper, Magical Mystery Tour, The White Album, Let It Be and Abbey Road. The songwriting and playing on the last few albums is both genius and stunning.

[@stephenridolfi6464]

"Come Together" is a fantastic song! One of their best.

[@simonmenzies3142]

Listening to the Beatles is always insane. They are the best band ever by a million miles. By truly a million miles.

[@kateritter5765]

Love the Beatles. My favorite is "In My Life". You might want to listen to Steven Tyler's version of Come Together. Lots of grit. We also had Bealtemania. This group created a fan base unlike anything you have ever seen. When fans heard they were at a hotel, there would be a sea of people waiting outside for a glimpse. If they saw them on the street, they CHASED the Beatles. So deep was the fan base, it has endured for 60 years. Watch the movie "Hard Days Night" for a glimpse (plus really good music).

[@teresajarrell452]

❤ IN MY LIFE!! IT'S MY FAVORITE by the BEATLES also!!

[@johnberg9497]

In My Life is a wonderful song ... I even love Ozzy Osbourne's cover of it!

[@immortaljellyfish0000]

Steven Tyler's tribute to Paul at the Kennedy Center with a great mix of Beatle tunes was great! Not to be missed for any Beatle fan...❤️

[@dionshare7103]

They seem to enjoy Steven Tyler.

[@oldguyhustle5941]

Yes, Aerosmith's cover of this song is great.

[@NightBazaar]

When the Beatles released a new hit, you'd think it was the top anyone can do. It can't get any better than that. Then the next song is released, and it just got better. They were so creative and inventive that it blew people's minds. It was hard to imagine how they could possibly do any better than that? But they found ways to consistently improve. They were always changing. It was hard not to be impressed with their abilities to come up with ground-breaking songs over and over and over again.

[@Serai3]

You both must react to the Beatles' "When I'm 64." I heard it the other day and immediately thought of you, it's so sweet. You'd love it. 🥰

[@ellab8897]

It’s an adorable song, but I feel sad that two of the Beatles didn’t live to be 64. It’s bittersweet for me to hear.

[@EricNess-sc3rh]

My favorite Beatles song too, and I'm 67. Thank you.

[@joelmastrobattisto422]

They really had four different generations of music that they excelled in. They were able to change their styles each time and become the best band in that generation. Keep exploring. I love dear prudence, Eleanor Rigby, my life, Norwegian Wood, across the universe, fool on the Hill. I can just keep going on forever but enjoy

[@brendawilson2368]

You just listed my favorite Beatle songs!

[@joelmastrobattisto422]

@@brendawilson2368 you have great taste

[@brendawilson2368]

@@joelmastrobattisto422 When my daughter got married she used Beatle songs as her bridesmaids walked down the aisle.

[@topgazza]

Very much John's song until the rest of the Beatles join in and you have a killer bass, knock out drums and staggeringly good lead guitar. This is why they are not overrated. Just the best ever

[@mdfield1]

Imagine ring 13 and hearing the Beatles for the first time! That was me. What a glorious time for a teenager who loves music. The Beatles, The Beach Boys, the English Invasion, Bob Dylan. The following generations are so fortunate that technology has been able to reproduce the sounds we heard first hand on vinyl.

[@geoffcurtis9890]

Another one of The Beatles masterpiece’s. Another track of theirs you never tire of hearing. Each and every member of the band at the top of their game.