Hmmmmm …… because I only had a few vinyls survive the last 45 years ( 45? Crikey! ), I lashed out and bought the Mono set (plus the Stereos : Let It Be and my all-time favourite : Abbey Road)

I can't say I've been at all disappointed!

My partner (he's a Scouser, who emigrated to Oz in '64) and I, are really enjoying the teenage nostalgia trip (didn't like much else about being a teenager – just the music!)

We are amazed at the way all the words automatically come back, for almost every song, and, knowing automatically what the next song will be! Wonder how many times we heard all those LPs for that to happen?! ….. and this is despite the busy lives we've led over the last 45 years and the huge amount and variety of music we've heard / enjoyed / performed ourselves, since those days.

However, I do find that I am now taking much more notice of the arrangements and instruments and harmonies (instead of sighing over a pic of Ringo, I guess - LOL!)   
I can also hear songs that sound just like Groups that came later! (as well as earlier influences).
…. and I reckon that they use the word "love" in their songs, more than any other artists in history!!!!
…. s'funny, Paul was my "least favourite" Beatle at the time (I dunno, too baby-faced or something), but now I can appreciate what a great and versatile voice he had!!
Though their overall sound is, of course, recognizable as "The Beatles", there is still a huge variety within that sound, and you cynics, that's not all down to George Martin, either!!!

I can't help feeling that it's kinda sad, that so many of today's kids don't have much exposure to music with Melody and Harmony …….. or am I just being ageist?!

Cheers,
R-J
(Down Under)


PS        I have to admit that I'm rather fond of the recording called "Rubber Folk" where British folk artists have covered Beatles songs from the "Rubber Soul" album – I'd love to hear more of those!