This week's #threetunetuesday share, as inspired by @ablaze, had to go back to August of 1966. Long before most of us were born, this album, considered by some to be finest rock album of all time, was released by John, Paul, George, and Ringo. Rereleased this week courtesy of Giles Martin (son of the Beatles long time producer, George Martin), a newly expanded set of songs highlights the creative process that the Beatles went through to make Revolver.
I haven't picked up the set yet, but hoping prices go down as we get closer to the holidays. In the meantime, I thought I'd share three songs from that session almost 60 years ago that I could listen to every day of my life.
The Beatles : I'm Only Sleeping
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Well, here we go. Lennon and company doing their thing only three years after Please Please Me. You have the harmonies, the lyrics, the Lennon vocals, backyard guitars, and chords. If you listen to a lot of music since this came out, you hear bits and pieces of this strung about everywhere. This Lennon song is one of my favorites, and the new video just released today is pretty cool too.
When I finally buy a ukulele, this chord sequence will the first I learn to play on that instrument.
The Beatles: Rain
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Another Beatle classic. You have the jangly guitars, a shift in tempo and beat, and one hell of a Macca bass line floating around the entire song. This one wasn't released on the album proper, was offered as a b-side to their single at this time with Paperback Writer. I believe the new set features some alternate versions and speeds of this song...I'm curious to check them out soon.
The Beatles : Here There and Everywhere
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Not wanting to leave Macca out of this one, my last share is McCartney's Here, There, and Everywhere. This one, as the story goes, was written after Paul heard the Beach Boys' God Only Knows. Now, if you know that Wilson brother song, you can only imagine what people were inspired to create after hearing that tune on AM airwaves back in the 60s.
One inspiration was this song; my goodness, if you want harmonies and chords, this is one you will most likely love. The Beatles could do a lot of different styles over their careers, but I must admit I have a special place in my heart (and ears!) for their harmonies.
That's it for this week; happy to back!
I will be going on a cruise to Norway very soon and I start from Liverpool. Even though it's only a couple of hours away from me it's a place I've never been to. I'm an old fart lol so I was born before the Beatles arrived on the scene. I was never a fan, but I did like John Lennon. I am really looking forward to my night in Liverpool though!
Lucky! I'd love to see Liverpool at some point. I'm sure it is commercialized more today, but what city and history to view!
I will let you know!
Ah some more Beatles. I was listening to something talking about the Beatles just the other day! I don't know any of these songs but they're decent for sure.
they are a rabbit hole to go down, for sure! Highly recommended, too - they still sound relevant today as you move into their older stuff
Ah yes, some great Beatles tunes, and some lesser known ones too, thanks @sagesigma
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