It's easy to have clever comebacks when the people interviewing you ask silly questions in such a serious way. They are walking caricatures of what reporters are. They must have been laughing so much having a band for s*its and giggles, making it big then having all of these stiff suited interviewers asking them such serious, overly analyzed questions about themselves.
Foreign Film Fanatic well, “Buddy Holly and The Crickets” were a huge inspiration for macca and lennie, so they changed from “The Quarrymen” to “The Silver Beetles” and after a few name evolutions, Stu settled them on “The Beatles”
For people too young to have seen and heard it live-- this was a big part of their magic. They weren't just crazy-talented. They were also hilarious. How many bands were able to do that?
@@kirbygenehearing the tile of the video initially,it’s a carbon copy of videos of other bands that have die hard fans (or stans) . Searching ‘Insert band name funny interviews’ gets millions of videos of this kind of comedy (the Beatles comedy is clearly just an awkward version of British comedy) Accept they were an average boy band. People only ever compare them with one direction which is a band marketed to pre teens instead of the Beatles late teen to young adult audience. See how Harry styles bounced to great heights when he went for Beatles audience ages? Throw a stone into a crowd of bands and you’ll hit a band just a good as the Beatles or better 4 out of 5 times.
thats honestly one of the dumber things I have read on the internet. What bands do you like? Go ahead and name the bands you like, most likely they were influenced in some way by the Beatles.
“What set The Beatles apart for me, what turned me onto them, wasn’t their music. Because they didn’t show any evidence, when I first met them, of being able to write truly great songs. The best they could give me was ‘Love Me Do,’ No, it was their sense of humor. It was their charm, they had a kind of charisma that you felt good being with them. And I thought, ‘Well, if they have this effect on me, they’re going to have that effect on the rest of the world.” -George Martin
Even back then, "Love Me Do" was far from their best song. All the other original compositions on their first album are better written than it. I still enjoy "Love Me Do" but as far as crafting goes, it's one of their worst written songs. So I don't know why George Martin would have said it was the best they could give.
These guys had it down...and got it...they knew who they were and where they going, and the confidence shows in their humor. Loaded with talent...loaded.
2:20: Loved the smiling cop in the background, though I'm uncertain whether he was enjoying the Beatles' banter and singing, or got silly when he realized he was on camera!
I sent Sean a message about getting Paul McCartney. Can you imagine? He's been interviewed so many times and asked the same questions over and over again. That would be epic. Sean's great at interviewing from a different perspective.
“Is Ringo your real name or is it a nickname?” “It’s a nickname.” “What’s your real name?” “Richard.” “How did your real name come about?” “Because I wear four Rings.” “Wow!” “See I’m not called Ringo.” “I see that.” “He’s called hando.”
It's so amazing how down to earth they were when it was the craze of them made fun of interviewing and them selfsame I know they were from Britain but became American s w they came here such a joy and how funny they all were especially john
Once again Im here.....think is the 10th time.....well I still cant understand some of the prhases the say....but everytime I come again I can understand more and more....and I love them more.....and more..............Autolike so I can follow my comments!!!! Jejejeje
Interviewer: What kind of girl do you like John? John: My wife. She's a very nice girl. Interviewer: George what kind of girl you do you like? George: *John's Wife*
Charlie Jones Its more complicated than that. He wasn't sullen. He said he just didn't want to play the media game anymore. He didnt need to go on the charm offensive and win over the press. Note his interviews in 1966 before Yoko, he's already pissed off and not wanting to laugh. Having said that, I do love the lovable rogue John that comes across on these interviews. Very charismatic.
@@Big_Sierra Totally dude! If you do your research, you'll realize Paul indeed died and was replaced by Billy Shears. I researched a lot, and the shocking truth is that this happened to all of the Beatles. Ringo was replaced by Hando, John was replaced by Eric and George Harrison was replaced by the Walrus
"There's a rumor that you might be leaving the Beatles is that true?" "Rubbish, I'm contracted. Been trying to get out for years." Absolutely brilliant response.
elwin38 It was still there. When he finally got his his green card after a lot of harassment from the American government in the seventies, he was asked if he had any bitterness and he replied "oh no, I believe that time wounds all heels"
+elwin38 I know it's tempting to blame Yoko for everything, but I think he became wary and guarded in interviews after the "bigger than Jesus..." shit happened. If you can find me an interview where he's back to his old self 1966-1968 then I'll rethink it, but I doubt that you can...
Mert Amasyalı Launching is usually a term you’d use for a ship. You know ships have names. It’s an odd word to use to describe the starting of people’s musical careers.
3:55 Interviewer: Can I ask you about LSD? Paul: Yes Larry…. Interviewer: Apparently you were endorsing it, and condemning it? John: We were manufacturing it 😂😂
My favorite: Interviewer: "Which one are you?" John Lennon: "Eric." Interviewer [to John]: "What kind of girls do you like?" John: "My wife." Interviewer [to George]: "What kind of girls do you like?" George: "John's wife."
Interviewer: What kind of girl do you like John? John: my wife Interviewer: what kind of girl do you like George? George: john’s wife Me: hey Eric Clapton what kind of girl do you like? Eric: George’s wife
For anyone who thinks John or any Beatle is rude, it's called "English Humor", it's sarcastic and cheesy jokes, but y'know, the british and funny way. Edit : Never had 5k likes before. Thanks yall.
Yes, I'm familiar with some aspects of British humor. The Brits are especially well-known for "repartee", are they not? Even British politicians sometimes lapse into witty insults during "Prime Minister's Questions".
LuKe Gaming On the whole I would say the jokes are witty rather than cheesy and don't forget that it's always self deprecating, an important part which softens the sarcasm.
Interviewer: "Detroit university have got a stamp out the Beatles movement." *Chatter from interviewer and Beatles* Interviewer: "They say your haircuts are un-American" John: "Well that's very observant of them, because we're not American actually." perfect lmao
When they're messing with the swedish reporter, his voice-over says: 'What John Lennon and his friends are saying is only understandable by those who speak Liverpool-ian'
"You had unresolved leading tones, a false modal frame ending up as a plain diatonic. What do you say to that?" "Ah well, we're gonna see a doctor about that" Has to be my favorite 0:23
But what is “a false model frame ending up as a plain diatonic” supposed to mean even? Did someone garble that? Was the reviewer putting us on? Whether it’s modal or tonal, it still uses the diatonic scale. “Diatonic” isn’t synonymous with “major”. It doesn’t require a particular tonal center.
