bibblies Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Sir George Martin had more effect on the Beatles than Sir John, imo. :: Even then, I think George Martin's input into the Beatles can be overrated by some. He helped them interpret things, yes, but he couldn't write the music - he didn't have the same spark of genius. To anyone that doubts it, try listening to the 2nd side of the Yellow Submarine album which is all his. Ringo - everyone would get along with Ringo on a daily basis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattaya127 Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Sir George Martin had more effect on the Beatles than Sir John -------------------- Age......I have had memory lapses more frequently since turning 50! At least i did not say Steve Martin! that's for my 60th, with hope! Well, none of their influence can be over-rated, since it coalesced into a great combination whose sum was larger than its parts. If I recall, LET IT BE was the first non-G.M. produced Beatles record. Even considering they were at a very low end, it shows! er....Only 2 left :( :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibblies Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 Oh, I don't know - I like Let It Be. The title track, Get Back, I've Got A Feeling, etc. John couldn't be arsed at that point so not that much contribution from him. Roughly, I think of it this way: John had more of my favourite inspirational moments (Strawberry Fields Forever, A Day In The Life, the vocals on Twist And Shout) whereas Paul was more consistent, writing a higher volume of Beatles classics (Penny Lane, Hey Jude, a lot of the better stuff on the White Album). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Hippie Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 Maybe Paul didn't suck it until after he and John parted. I hated damned near all his solo crap, but liked John's. Paul can sing, and play, but I just think he lost it after the Beatles split up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 John and Paul tossed lines back and forth ... and brought out the best in each other. They were a fantastic team. Paul on his own is not the writer he was with John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Hippie Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 I agree, but I think John did really well on his own...giving some thought to the idea that he was really the talented one of the 2...and did most of the work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torneyboy Posted October 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Think you are right....worked well together... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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