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I want you so bad
I want you
I want you so bad
It's driving me mad
It's driving me mad
I want you
I want you so bad, babe
I want you
I want you so bad
It's driving me mad
It's driving me
I want you
I want you so bad, babe
I want you
I want you so bad
It's driving me mad
It's driving me mad
I want you
I want you so bad
I want you
I want you so bad
It's driving me mad
It's driving me
She's so
Heavy
Heavy, heavy, heavy
She's so
Heavy
She's so heavy, heavy, heavy
I want you
I want you so bad
Want you
I want you so bad
It's driving me mad
It's driving me mad
I want you
You know I want you so bad, babe
I want you
You know I want you so bad
It's driving me mad
It's driving me mad
Yeah
She's so...
3 geniuses and a genuine.
"Ringo, we want it to sound like this here." R- "But that's two drummers." and yet he'd pull it off
Just another Lennonism.
3 geniuses and a genuine.
Unreachable great arrangement ever! It's driving me mad!
Another wonderful example of what you get when a real DJ handles the music - respect for the dead silence at the end of the song. Bill understands that this is part of the song, and he lets you soak it in. Thanks.
Well, some new algorithm (?) took the silence away. I consider this to be sad.
i wonder if the beatles played this piece live.
Well they stopped touring in '66. Last "live" performance was the rooftop before Abbey Road so probably not.
And Paul's bass...
and the Billy Preston on the keyboard...which I've honestly not heard so clearly as today...maybe it just needed to be louder than usual?
This band was probably prog before prog was a thing, grunge before grunge was a thing, space rock before psychedelia was a thing, and occasionally heavy rock before that was a thing. 3 geniuses and a drummer
Drummer has a name FYi. He's also genious enough to be still alive. Ringo rocks.
And Paul's bass...
And Billy's organ!
Heavy, as in tedious. Find a little riff and bang it on and on. Thank you Bill, at least you've cut it short this time!
You keep posting the same drivel about every several months on this thread... looking for attention much?
Give it a rest lad and let the adults listen to the good music.
Ever and Always a Beatles fan.
Agreed! Flip 'er over at least so we can hear HCTS :)
This band was probably prog before prog was a thing, grunge before grunge was a thing, space rock before psychedelia was a thing, and occasionally heavy rock before that was a thing. 3 geniuses and a drummer
"3 geniuses and a drummer."
That one made me laugh. No respect for the 4th in the quartet. That's okay. I'm sure he doesn't mind by this point. He didn't mind much back then, either. Or at least he never let on.
And by this point of the four of 'em he's the one still out there doing whatever it is he does. The guy had, and has, a certain kind of understated class that's not much appreciated by all those seeking preening glory.
It's the sort of class we could have used more of back then, and certainly could use more of today. And he wasn't a bad drummer, either. 😉
First time hearing it?
In this time frame there was a significant amount of chatter that the Beatles did not know how to end a song. Even back then I thought that was pretty odd. After all the music they produced they forgot how to end a song?
Another wonderful example of what you get when a real DJ handles the music - respect for the dead silence at the end of the song. Bill understands that this is part of the song, and he lets you soak it in. Thanks.
This time the silence resolved into The Cardigans No Sleep...just perfect.
This band was probably prog before prog was a thing, grunge before grunge was a thing, space rock before psychedelia was a thing, and occasionally heavy rock before that was a thing. 3 geniuses and a drummer
Just a drummer? Ringo is much better than people give him credit for. He had a 'feel' to his drumming that many other drummers envy. Just ask Dave Grohl.
From the SIXTIES??!!!Damn, they were something.
First heard this when I was a teenager (a long, long time ago...). My first reaction was Wow! I can't think of anything more fitting after all these years: Wow!
Me neither, what a way to end. And it sounds as good today as when we first heard it.
I was a female falling in love with George in early 60's ... and I followed them all the way to the 'end'.
And now 60+ years later they're still the only band that has lasted this long (sorry not forgetting Mick & Co but they're still on the planet), with such a following .... and I may not be here to see the end, but I know it's not sometime soon.
They really are a phenomenon.
Banal lyric, average backing and at least 3minutes too long
yes, exactly what i thought: just a great rock song!
i rated it 9, too.
Their music will still be played and appreciated/analyzed/emulated countless centuries from now.... if there is, in fact, immortality, The Beatles have come as close to it as any.
Though I'm 61 -- I was a wee bit young and naive to claim the label of "Beatlemaniac" -- I still feel privileged to have known and (somewhat) grown with them as one of their contemporaries.
The world may very well stop for a moment when Paul & Ringo pass on. I know mine will, anyway.
Banal lyric, average backing and at least 3minutes too long
I guess you were born yesterday.
April 1969: The Beatles went to Abbey Road recording studios to make their final album.
Even now people from all over the world stop by this location to take pictures of themselves imitating the famous artwork where the four band members are walking straight across the crossing.
The studio and famous zebra crossing have since become 'Grade II' listed
The guys are still regarded as British Music Icons to this day
are they any good?!
*Dude* - they SUCK!
I'm going mad, I want this to stop Sooooo BAAAYAD!
My daughter (b. 1979) once uttered these scornful words to me: "Beatles, Schmeatles." Sometime later she heard "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" on the radio for the first time and said "this is the greatest song ever written. It's the Platonic ideal of rock songs. Who was that?"
Heh.
One for old folks. My son (1994) doesn't like them because all their songs are about love. Well, no and so what? But you've got to pick your battles.
Let me fix your collar mate....
They had no idea they were about to step into history.
Neither did the cleaning lady! Bless her.
Well, they coordinated it enough to have Paul be barefoot and stepping with the opposite leg vs the others, being that he was dead at the time... !
28IF, as the [coordinated] license plate reads.
I think it was just a groovy "London thing" of the day maybe?
There were lots of ladies who could imagine Paul singing that just for them, back in those days.. Trust me.
This band was probably prog before prog was a thing, grunge before grunge was a thing, space rock before psychedelia was a thing, and occasionally heavy rock before that was a thing. 3 geniuses and a drummer
The four were all apart of what made for the genius that was the Beatles.Ringo being more than just the drummer!
funky bass!
OMG they just stopped playing, right in the mi..
First time hearing it?
drewd wrote:
Let me fix your collar mate....
They had no idea they were about to step into history.
Let me fix your collar mate....
They had no idea they were about to step into history.
I can't help it, there's something odd about the above album sleeve: four pedestrians, at least two of them dressed in what looks like business suites, crossing a street and accurately coordinating their steps, like under severe supervision. Is it meant to be ironic? Or am I just getting to philosophical about an iconic pop image?
Well, they coordinated it enough to have Paul be barefoot and stepping with the opposite leg vs the others, being that he was dead at the time... !
28IF, as the [coordinated] license plate reads.
This band was probably prog before prog was a thing, grunge before grunge was a thing, space rock before psychedelia was a thing, and occasionally heavy rock before that was a thing. 3 geniuses and a drummer
Ringo was often dismissed at just "a drummer." One of the more notable people to have underestimated Ringo's talents was George Martin, who brought in a session drummer to replace Ringo for the Beatle's first recording, "Love Me Do." Martin later apologized (many times), but continued to underplay Ringo's gifts.
And yet... Ringo is ranked #14 on Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Drummers of All Time." He set the standard for rock drumming, although imitating him wasn't easy--he was left-handed and played on a right-handed kit. The RS article sums up his place in the drummers' pantheon this way:
"Though he was often underappreciated during the flamboyant late Sixties that produced Keith Moon and Mitch Mitchell, Ringo didn't just ground the greatest band of all time, he helped give their music shape and focus — listen to the ecstatic rolls that open "She Loves You," the crisp buoyancy of "Ticket to Ride," the slippery cymbal work and languid concision of "Rain..."
Ringo avoided the limelight, and didn't do many solos, but listen to this one on the last song of the Beatles' last album, appropriately titled "The End"
If other artists’ careers were as short as The Beatles’ career:
Michael Jackson (1972-1979)
Taylor Swift (2006-2013)
Beyoncé (2003-2010)
Justin Bieber (2010-2017)
Rihanna (2005-2012)
Drake (2010-2017)
Eminem (1996-2003)
Adele (2008-2015)
Kendrick Lamar (2011-2018)
I feel you opted for a quite liberal use for the term "artist". At least ONE name on this list makes me cringe
This love song to Yoko sounds like Santana for a bit.
As you know, there have probably been hundreds of explanations, interpretations, and observations written about that album cover. It always seemed to me that they just went out on the street and had the photographer take a few shots with no real point or meaning.
I Agree!! Completely!!
This was the LAST album they recorded, even though it was released prior to Let it Be! What a way to go out! SUPER EXCELLENT!!!!!!
I can't help it, there's something odd about the above album sleeve: four pedestrians, at least two of them dressed in what looks like business suites, crossing a street and accurately coordinating their steps, like under severe supervision. Is it meant to be ironic? Or am I just getting to philosophical about an iconic pop image?
As you know, there have probably been hundreds of explanations, interpretations, and observations written about that album cover. It always seemed to me that they just went out on the street and had the photographer take a few shots with no real point or meaning.
Registration plate is 28IF
wasn't there something about rubbing vaseline on the albumn cover?! had to be the drugs but i cannot remember...
Unbelievable..
From Wikipedia - "The final master lasted 8:04, but Lennon decided on a surprise ending. During the final edit with the guitars, drums and white noise climaxing endlessly, he told recording engineer Geoff Emerick to "cut it right there" at the 7:44 mark, bringing the song (and side one of Abbey Road) to an abrupt end. "
One of the many great things about these four lads from Liverpool was to do things a little bit different.
When John did this it was great. But I wonder if he had any inkling how much more dramatic it would become with the advent of the compact disc (CD) and the abrupt end to this song transitioning to the sublime Here Comes The Sun without the distraction of having to flip the album. Talking about being ahead of your time...
I wish RP would set this up like that, the way the last several tracks of side 2 are compiled together.
Can't help thinking that people are marking this high simply because of who is performing it.
Nah. I grew up thinking The Beatles were "meh." But songs like this are what helped me to realize how amazing they were as musicians. For real, just listen to it. Listen to that bassline. Listen to the rawness of the vocals, the dingy sound of the guitar. That buildup, the breakdown, and "she's so heavy!"
I just think you have it a little turned around.
Can't help thinking that people are marking this high simply because of who is performing it.
That and the fact that it is one bada** rock n roll tune.
Can't help thinking that people are marking this high simply because of who is performing it.
you are free to think and have wrong ideas
One of the many great things about these four lads from Liverpool was to do things a little bit different.
This band was probably prog before prog was a thing, grunge before grunge was a thing, space rock before psychedelia was a thing, and occasionally heavy rock before that was a thing. 3 geniuses and a drummer
Hmm, I think you meant 4 geniuses, 1 of them on the drums
Michael Jackson (1972-1979)
Taylor Swift (2006-2013)
Beyoncé (2003-2010)
Justin Bieber (2010-2017)
Rihanna (2005-2012)
Drake (2010-2017)
Eminem (1996-2003)
Adele (2008-2015)
Kendrick Lamar (2011-2018)
-- AS HEAVY AS IT GETS
Maybe Mama Casss? See Mamas and Papas Creeque Alley
Might be an unpopular opinion, but i'll happily say this is the only Beatles song i actually enjoy.
That outro... a turbulent swirling black hole.
I dare you to go listen to Rubber Soul and come back and say that again.
Might be an unpopular opinion, but i'll happily say this is the only Beatles song i actually enjoy.
That outro... a turbulent swirling black hole.
Sad for you....they are the greatest....
That outro... a turbulent swirling black hole.
Just finished Philip Norman's John Lennon biography. Man - JL was nuts! But look at the magic he made with his band of 3 (4? GM too). But - do read that book - it's great and tells of a bygone era.
Check out the documentary "Who is Harry Nilsson?" He and Mr. Lennon crossed paths to devastating effect. Human's are a pretty nutty bunch.
Once Upon A Time In The West
Love is the Drug
Grounds for Divorce
I Want You
That was the best mix. Perfect. Thanks.
Dude! This has been analyzed and debated TO DEATH! Google it and spend years obsessing over it like 1,000's of others have if you like. In the end, it's just what they decided to do and the random way they ended up doing it.
Of course, Paul has been replaced by a drone though...
Now that it's clear that my original comment went down the wrong way, let me state the following:
Elvis Presley is not alive in some resort in the Rocky Mountains.
Walt Disney has never been cryopreserved upon his death.
Apollo 11 was certainly no fake, and Stanley Kubrick had nothing to do with its worldwide retransmission.
Lee Harvey Oswald most likely acted on his own.
As for the Paul is Dead thing: first time I ever heard about it. For all I can scratch together, I must have been about two years old by the time that bullshit started circling around. (I could have jumped on later in my life? True, but I never did, if only for the above mentioned reason.)
What I actually meant with "odd", regarding the famous cover photo, was that I always found it utterly boring, in spite of its status as a pop icon. I mean, give me The Who stepping down a hillside after (supposedly) having a pee on a concrete slab anytime. Or the Clash bassist wielding his instrument like an ax on the stage. Even Nick Drake crouching behind a guitar with his shoes off will do. But four guys walking a zebra crossing one behind the other? What's the whole point? Was it supposed to look cool? The attention I've always been paying can be measured by the fact that I never even noticed Paul walking barefoot.
Think of me what you will and if need be, stone me as a blasphemer. But please - do you hear me, Pinto, On_The_Beach, bruceandjenna, talexb? - don't you EVER hook me up with conspiracy theories again.
Never ever!
That sounds like a reaction to either sex or drugs. Or both. If so, you've got 2 of the 3 holy trinity covered. The Beatles can do the rest.
Registration plate is 28IF
Look after the king of R n R please
Look after the king of R n R please
just quit
A Heavy Masterpiece.
and Paul is out of step with the others
It's a compositional thing.
Do you remember the 'Paul is dead' rumour circulating at the time? It even explained how each of the Beatles was dressed in this photo: John as the mourner, Ringo as the celebrant, Paul barefoot (because he was ostensibly dead), and George as the grave-digger. I think the registration plate of the bug had meaning -- he would have been 33 if he'd lived (the plate has 'IF'). Conspiracy theories from the 70's, woo.
PS This is a classically great piece of music. 10. :)
Registration plate is 28IF
and Paul is out of step with the others
and with the cigarette in the wrong hand (laft hander!)...
Do you remember the 'Paul is dead' rumour circulating at the time? It even explained how each of the Beatles was dressed in this photo: John as the mourner, Ringo as the celebrant, Paul barefoot (because he was ostensibly dead), and George as the grave-digger. I think the registration plate of the bug had meaning -- he would have been 33 if he'd lived (the plate has 'IF'). Conspiracy theories from the 70's, woo.
PS This is a classically great piece of music. 10. :)
and Paul is out of step with the others
That being said, it's probably one of the grooviest jam tunes there is