'World's Best Chord Progressions', Ep. 26 - 'Here, There and Everywhere', The Beatles

What was John Lennon's favourite Beatles song??
Well, it's on record that 'Here, There and Everywhere' was up there as one of them. Which is rather cool when you think that it's actually penned by Paul McCartney. But hardly surprising as it's undoubtedly one of the best songs ever written and up there with many a Beatles fan favourite (mine included!)
What makes it so brilliant? In this video, I liken it to being like a beautifully cut diamond, sparkling from every angle. It has a rather unusual modulation in it but it is almost seamlessly done and only serves the song all the more when it return back to the home key.
And songwriters take note - Paul McCartney hooks you in with the most incredible opening refrain that hints at the incredible harmony and beauty that is to come. A true masterpiece in every sense of the word!
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Thanks for listening!
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[@tommyjames3105]

Fantastic review! You do a great job of breaking this beautiful track down

[@manatsea6966]

@@tommyjames3105 thanks very much! It was a fun one too look at :)

[@hen3vz]

That chromatic move around 4:42 sounds so good on the piano, actually might've preferred that to the guitar lead they used on the recording.

[@hen3vz]

very bond-esque

[@manatsea6966]

@@hen3vz ha definitely!

[@paullim8042]

I believe George Martin also said this was one of his favourite Beatle songs. Thanks for your breakdown, the chord progression is magical indeed and the key shifts are so effortless.

[@manatsea6966]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it :) Yes I believe so - he made a great record where celebs and artists sang reimagined versions of his favourite Beatles songs and this was on there - sung by Celene Dion if I remember correctly!

[@paullim8042]

@@manatsea6966 yes, I did see a documentary that showed a few of the recording sessions... would you know where I can listen to see the whole album? Thanks in advance!

[@manatsea6966]

@@paullim8042 I’m not sure to be honest. I did have it on cd a long time ago. Here’s the Jim Carey track - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5vOkotpjbCrfassi=eJUEkZzgAwNI57N1

[@paullim8042]

@@manatsea6966 It's alright, thanks so much!

[@michaeljam2132]

Lovely! You certainly do that tune justice.

[@manatsea6966]

Thanks Michael!