The fact that these 2 guys met at a Spring Fete one day and, later on, discovered how good they sounded when they sang together is miraculous and .....if you believe....was fated to happen. Their music literally changed an entire world...and it happened like an oil field going up in flames once it was ignited on the Ed Sullivan Show. Their lives were non-stop action and when all others would have crumbled from fatigue, they were simply,y energized and kept on creating magical song after magical song. Who were these guys anyway??? From another planet.? Nope...just driven by their passion to compose hit songs.....something mostly they were the best in the world at doing.
Even more incredible that J&P met up with a young guy who played great guitar and whose voice miraculously fit right in between theirs, blending perfectly. Love you, George
His voice is so stylistic and beautiful on this track. It really swings as if dancing. One of my favorite songs as he sings up the scale its bluesy, abit nasal but so melodic.
One of the most impressive 'non-pop' songs by John Lennon with a wonderful baseline. I love it. It makes me happy. (If only because of Lennon's voice...) (Before I die I hope to finish a groundbreaking musicological work on their work.)
This is just another example of how unique and innovative they we're. The effects they put into this song we're genius. Only the Beatles. Even the raw stuff, brilliant.
What's always interesting to me is how formed the songs already are in there early demos. The lead vocal is already there and in fact leading the song to where it will go. The elements of the song, which we know so well, are there but not brought into prominence. But the beautiful core of the song is there. This is no aimless shitty demo. Its already amazing.
Even after all these years inn astounded at the huge number of great songs they wrote . Most bands are lucky to have one or two big hits . The Beatles had dozens
I grew up with the Beatles. I can remember being five and watching them land in NY and then watching them on Ed Sullivan. A few years later they came out with the Beatles cartoons and they would have the lyrics displayed on the screen with a red ball bouncing on the words to help with the singing. Much later I moved to Hamburg, Germany, and would go to the Kaiser cellar on the reeperbaum.Yes, the Beatles were and still are the greatest pop band on the history of music!
Hi Mate, I hate to be a 'wet blanket' on the Pont Neuf Bridge picture and I am not an expert on Parisian bridges. But the bridge shown in the picture is definitely not the Pont Neuf Bridge. Strange as it seams, the same picture does appear under "Pictures of Pont Neuf Bridge Paris" on the Internet. But as you can see it has no relationship with the aforementioned bridge. What worries me is that I would even notice this error, with the attractive arches in the foreground that should have taken my full attention in the first place. I think I must be getting old!
This version was also on Anthology 2 (disc 1). I was a little disappointed in the title of this video, to be honest, as it is misleading - this version of the track has been commercially available since 1996.
Beautiful Talent we won’t see again in centuries IE Beethoven I was fortunate enough to see/hear them on ED Sullivan And to hear them make albums and unfortunately, when they broke up.
Many years back, I was in a studio with four musicians working on some songs, and we took a break, sat on the floor in a circle, passed a joint, and the engineer put on some songs for us to discuss. This was one of them. Love this song, and that session makes me love it even more.
Thanks for posting this interesting take! The finished product of this, on Revolver is a little slower with a “dreamy” feel about it! Another classic that was not the usual “love” based story. The talent these guys had and displayed was breathtaking! It’s so interesting for me to see young people still getting it after 50+ years!
I love seeing all the comments giving props to Johnny's voice. By today's studio-field standards, he wouldn't win even the most obscure singing contest. He was quite nasal. But two things about that. First, a singer and a musician are entertainers first and foremost. It was never about who can sing the most 32nd notes in a riff and stay on key. It is about emoting. Music needs to make people FEEL something. And when it came to that, these guys are as good as it ever gets. Second, as with any good band there is a chemistry between the players that takes their performance to a level that it never could have reached individually. The Beatles are still a legend because their art (in this case the art of music) makes you feel things very deeply. And that is all art is really about.
Running everywhere at such a speed till they find there's no need!!! Thank you for not spoiling my day!!! Happy New Year. Starting the new year off right and taking my time
So....the song is written, they have all the parts done....this is the run through so they know how to all play it together when they actually record the basic rhythm tracks. Ringo is banging along, George and Paul are singing and playing along....pretty damn cool!!
Holy Geezus, this is better than the formal song. Sounds like main vocal John (obviously) then with Paul and John punched in both upper and lower harmonies at different times throughout the song.. Intricate harmonies. Thank you for this
That's true, he didn't like his voice, he constantly asked George Martin to make it sound different. Even when George( Martin) reassured him that his voice was great.
Just heard this today, December 24, 2020, and I must say this is my favourite version of the song. I aspire to come close to understanding. Absolutely beautiful. Magnificent work, you fine four gentlemen.
Lyrics When I wake up early in the morning Lift my head, I'm still yawning When I'm in the middle of a dream Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream) Please, don't wake me No, don't shake me Leave me where I am I'm only sleeping Everybody seems to think I'm lazy I don't mind, I think they're crazy Runnin' everywhere at such a speed 'Til they find there's no need (there's no need) Please, don't spoil my day I'm miles away And after all I'm only sleeping Keepin' an eye on the world going by my window Takin' my time Lyin' there and staring at the ceiling Waiting for a sleepy feeling Please, don't spoil my day I'm miles away And after all I'm only sleeping Keepin' an eye on the world going by my window Takin' my time When I wake up early in the morning Lift my head, I'm still yawning When I'm in the middle of a dream Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream) Please, don't wake me No, don't shake me Leave me where I am I'm only sleeping
Love it !!! Love this song ! Every sound is dry with no effect, kinda demo level and their singing and playing level is right on ! It's interesting to compare this version with the end mix with backwards guitar and more. Really fun to hear !!
I’m reminded of a hot summer afternoon and going down into the stifling heat of a subway platform only to find a musician playing this song on his acoustic guitar. It was a breath of fresh air.
The beauty of this song also stems with how John lived and wrote this song. During this time (and later on) John was living a very lazy lifestyle. One reporter, Maureen Cleave, labelled him as the laziest man in England. Paul was the opposite. Where John found solace slumbering away in his bed, Paul had already walked the streets, had his tea and began his songwriting sessions. In 1966, Paul would often visit John to begin songwriting sessions together since they were always stressed for time. This is where I'm Only Sleeping came into play. John wrote this song as an ode for his love of slumber. One day Paul tried to wake John but to no avail. He then decided to wait down by John's pool and began writing a song himself... that song was Here, There And Everywhere. By the time John awoke, the song was essentially already complete.
Wow, thanks for this awesome gift, too bal. This version, like so many of The Beatles demos I have heard, is now the one I favor. Love the little descending run that is picked twice, filling in for a bass part. John would have, I believe, started to finger pick by Rubber Soul, but not sure. Thanks again, I'm subscribing.
