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siLLy puPPy 
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 Posted: November 02 2023 at 18:12 |
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^ it's a mere blip and most people won't even be aware that it came out. These things are acceptable given The Beatles never carried on with new band members. Personally it's not horrible but hardly anything i will shell out cash for.
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Frets N Worries
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Posted: November 02 2023 at 18:07 |
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^My conclusion is, Now and Then will always be sentimental to me, seeing as it's the only thing I'll ever get as a 'new' Beatles song in my lifetime, The Medley is their true studio ending, and nothing will ever change that. I say it's a good song (Better than 'Real Love' and 'Free as a Bird' in my opinion) it's technically a Beatles song, so I don't know what to think of it, it's not their best, it's not their worst, it's a mid-tier song (if the Beatles have such a thing), so it's a Mid-Tier Beatles song.
If I had to sum up my thoughts in a sentence, i'd say: It's interesting, good, and I'm glad it came out, and I hope it doesn't mar what was meant to be their Swan Song.
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Posted: November 02 2023 at 17:58 |
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^ I don't think he had to--- he was a Beatle, and frankly he's right. Edited by Atavachron - November 02 2023 at 18:15 |
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"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy
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Posted: November 02 2023 at 17:25 |
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^Did George say WHY he thought it was rubbish?
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Posted: November 02 2023 at 16:45 |
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"It's rubbish." --George Harrison
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"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy
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Posted: November 02 2023 at 11:57 |
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I've just had the chance to listen to it, I like it, the vocals are better than Real Love and Free as a Bird, some of the harmonies sound a bit off to me, Paul's Slide solo isn't half bad, it fits the song.
'The Medley' (Which does NOT include Because) is their true end, however, I will say 'Now and Then' is a solid record, and the last 'NEW' Beatles song we'll ever get, it's sad, I had no idea I'd get a new song by Rock's greatest group in my lifetime, so it will always hold a special place in my heart.
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Posted: November 02 2023 at 11:54 |
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Hi,
I haven't heard this in its entirety, but some bits and pieces of this stuff appears to have been heard in the many bootlegs around the Beatles, specially Let It Be. And of course, John, George and Paul would eventually remember their bits and do something with them! As for a new "Beatles" ... I don't think that is right, or should have been done. Maybe if they were listed as "out-takes" it would make better sense.
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Posted: November 02 2023 at 10:13 |
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^ they all play on it so sure. Is it the best Beatles? Not even close. It's definitely a throwaway track which is why it wasn't finished in 1994.
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Posted: November 02 2023 at 08:34 |
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I'm listening to it now. Not to sound like a party pooper but does anyone really consider this to be the Beatles?
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Posted: November 01 2023 at 21:47 |
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Certainly not their best song but it is satisfying to see a recording with half the Beatles living and half dead perform a bonafide song. This short 12 1/2 minute documentary scratches that itch. |
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Posted: November 01 2023 at 18:33 |
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^'The Medley' (A.K.A. The Long One) is perhaps the greatest career closer in history, and I think it will be remembered as The Beatles true career closer, at least I hope so.
'and in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love you make'
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Posted: November 01 2023 at 18:29 |
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... I mean except for 'The End/Her Majesty' of course  |
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Posted: October 31 2023 at 14:57 |
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Nope, that doesn't exist.
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Posted: October 31 2023 at 14:36 |
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^Does that make it a perfect final Beatles song in terms of Lyrical content?
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Posted: October 31 2023 at 14:05 |
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^ Maybe the consensus in prog circles, but as songs Real Love & FaaB were more melodic, tighter, specific, and closer to what the Beatles might've released as B-sides. 'Now and Then' is more of an internal John Lennon exploration. |
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Posted: October 31 2023 at 09:54 |
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The General consensus seems to be it will be good, better than the last 2 singles released in the 90s, but not worth buying those Red and Blue albums, which I agree with
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Posted: October 31 2023 at 06:24 |
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I certainly won't be buying the 'Red' and 'Blue' albums again, but I might download 'Now And Then' for 0.99p on Amazon.
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Posted: October 31 2023 at 05:43 |
From what I've heard above, yess, a bit better But so what? They won't get me to buy it it.
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prefer the sink to the gutter keep our sand-castle virtues content to be a doer as well as a thinker, prefer lifting our pen rather than un-sheath our sword |
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Posted: October 30 2023 at 20:44 |
I personally wouldn't get too excited about "Carnival of Light". Just anther unreleased experiment that has gained some kind of mythical status purely because it remains unreleased. A sound experiment Paul flung together in an attempt to enhance a reputation for innovation. I think there's a reason it has remained unreleased. |
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Posted: October 30 2023 at 15:36 |
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It is clearly, painfully a period Lennon cut and sounds nothing like anything the Beatles did or would ever do. |
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