Subject: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: Jack the Sailor Date: 10 Feb 14 - 11:57 AM I know its about music but I just want to shoot the breeze and talk as fans not musicians. I'm assuming you are aware that they broadcast an all star concert from Ed Sullivan Theater to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Beatles first performance in the USA last night. I am torn between Joe Walsh and Gary Clark Jr. doing "While my Guitar Gently Weeps" where the guitar playing was awesome and Paul and Ringo doing "Sgt Pepper/Help from my Friends" was kinda sweet. http://www.cbs.com/shows/the-night-that-changed-america/ |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: Elmore Date: 10 Feb 14 - 01:27 PM JTS; Picky, picky, picky, that's me. What's this thread doing in the b.s. section? |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: Jack the Sailor Date: 10 Feb 14 - 03:17 PM Sorry if I wasn't clear when I said this. "I know its about music but I just want to shoot the breeze and talk as fans not musicians."" |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: GUEST,Tunesmith Date: 10 Feb 14 - 04:11 PM I've always had a soft spot for Judy Collins' take on "In My Life". Her version seems more achingly nostalgic than the original. In My Life |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: Jack the Sailor Date: 10 Feb 14 - 04:20 PM Nice Tunesmith. Lovely rendition. I liked the version on the special last night but not enough to remember who did it. |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: Bill D Date: 10 Feb 14 - 04:53 PM Naughty Bill says: "I Wanta Hold Your Hand" ... Just your hand.... Tom Lehrer I hold your hand in mine, dear, I press it to my lips. I take a healthy bite From your dainty fingertips. My joy would be complete, dear, If you were only here, But still I keep your hand As a precious souvenir. The night you died I cut it off. I really don't know why. For now each time I kiss it I get bloodstains on my tie. I'm sorry now I killed you, For our love was something fine, And till they come to get me I shall hold your hand in mine. ...some things just can't be resisted. I wonder if The Beatles knew it? It certainly was around when they were gettin started. |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: GUEST,Ed Date: 10 Feb 14 - 07:26 PM I've always loved this Italian version of "I Should Have Known Better" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvNSkOgEonI |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: GUEST,Ed Date: 10 Feb 14 - 07:28 PM Sorry, proper link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvNSkOgEonI |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: GUEST,gillymor Date: 10 Feb 14 - 07:47 PM Alison Krauss- I Will |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: Elmore Date: 10 Feb 14 - 08:47 PM Harpeth Rising: Norwegian Wood. |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: Elmore Date: 11 Feb 14 - 02:52 PM Charles River Valley Boys: "I Saw Her Standing There." |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: GUEST Date: 12 Feb 14 - 03:08 AM My apologies for disagreeing,Gillymor. "I Will" is one of my favorite Beatles songs, but I don't think that Alison Krauss' version comes close to doing it justice. (Not that I could do any better!) Her vocals are good, and the band is good, but I miss the harmonies! |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: GUEST Date: 12 Feb 14 - 03:18 AM My favorite was Sevie Wonder! We Can Work it Out! |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: Bainbo Date: 12 Feb 14 - 05:38 AM Julie Fowlis singing Blackbird |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: GUEST,gillymor Date: 12 Feb 14 - 12:19 PM No need for an apology, guest. I prefer the Beatles' "I Will" also but I think Alison and her band do it pretty good. Bainbo, thanks for that. Big Julie Fowlis fan here. My favorite Beatle cover is probably Eric Schoenbergs' fingerstyle guitar version of I'll Get You. Not really a great song but one of their best melodies, IMO. |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: Peter the Squeezer Date: 12 Feb 14 - 03:41 PM How about "Titles" by Barclay James Harvest The long and winding road that leads to your door Here comes the sun it's alright people shout for more But were you trying to deceive telling me All you need is love to succeed Across the universe one after nine 'o' nine I got a feeling for you blue and I feel fine I tried so hard to make believe that I'd see All you need is love to succeed Lady Madonna let it be Something in the way you moved me yesterday All you need is love so they say http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRS10BeQOz0 Lots of Beatles songs here! Or if you want just one Beatles song Julie Fowlis - Blackbird (Lon-dubh) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MzetQfKwbE |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: Peter the Squeezer Date: 12 Feb 14 - 03:43 PM Oops - sorry - that will perhaps teach me to read preceding posts before hitting submit!! |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: Jack the Sailor Date: 12 Feb 14 - 03:56 PM Most Beatles songs are better with harmonies. |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: Peter the Squeezer Date: 13 Feb 14 - 05:46 PM Agreed! - We have not had a harmonist to equal McCartney since him. Lennon was the ideas man. Harrison was the grafter. Ringo was the fun guy. |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: GUEST Date: 13 Feb 14 - 06:03 PM ...the guy who plays "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" on the ukelele. Never knew four strings could rock like that.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw6YL_l2YxA |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: Mysha Date: 13 Feb 14 - 09:35 PM Hi, Does Cheese and Onions count as a tribute song? Bye Mysha |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: GUEST,Black belt caterpillar wrestler Date: 14 Feb 14 - 01:35 PM Spooky tooth's version of "I am the walrus". |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: Larry The Radio Guy Date: 15 Feb 14 - 11:56 AM Bottle Hill's version of "For No One". |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: Jack the Sailor Date: 15 Feb 14 - 05:46 PM From: Peter the Squeezer - PM Date: 13 Feb 14 - 05:46 PM Agreed! - We have not had a harmonist to equal McCartney since him. I thought the three guys in front were all good at harmony. I love John's harmonies on Paul's lead vocals. Their voices all blended so well on the choruses. It was amazing I think it is why they credited the Everly Brothers as a key influence. |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: GUEST,Les from Hull sans biscuit Date: 16 Feb 14 - 07:52 AM I've got to agree with the Spooky Tooth version of 'I am the walrus'. Also Emmylou Harris singing 'Here, there and everywhere', featuring Amos Garrett with some great guitar. The mention of 'Cheese and onions', a favourite track of John Lennon's apparently, may confuse people who are not familiar with the Rutles (the Prefab Four). The spoof documentary 'All you need is cash' featuring Eric Idle, contains all the songs that the Beatles never got round to writing, but fortunately Neil Innes was available to help out. Buy or borrow it! |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: GUEST,Ed Date: 16 Feb 14 - 09:47 AM Or steal it... Absolutely with Les. The Rutles were a very marvellous thing, and the film should be watched by everyone. |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: Mysha Date: 16 Feb 14 - 02:36 PM Yes, that's the one I meant. I just wasn't sure whether I had to spell it out. Bye Mysha |
Subject: RE: BS: Your favo(u)rite Beatles tribute song. From: Jack the Sailor Date: 16 Feb 14 - 03:09 PM The Ruttles were involved in the Beatles tribute mentioned in the opening post with Idle reprising his role. |