For those who don't rate the Beatles

[Captain Jim]

Originally Posted by Jerry D

No doubt, the best band that ever was and probably ever will be. How four guys that talented all wound up together is almost unbelievable.

I think that is: 3 very talented guys and one very lucky drummer.

Just kidding... it's a drummer joke. Seems to me that they are even funnier than banjo jokes.

The Beatles changed music... at a time that was ripe for change. They made me want to play guitar. Well, me and every other guy of that generation.

[SongwriterFan]

Originally Posted by MJRB

They wrote some great songs, but other people often did better versions of them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7Le6RIgh6g

Agreed.

[mc1]

the fact that the beatles are super coverable is a testament to their greatness.

[SongwriterFan]

Originally Posted by mc1

the fact that the beatles are super coverable is a testament to their greatness.

As songwriters, yes.

The fact that the covers are often BETTER than the originals, though . . . . .

[00-28]

Originally Posted by Jerry D

No doubt, the best band that ever was and probably ever will be. How four guys that talented all wound up together is almost unbelievable.

Don't forget the Monkeys.

Originally Posted by MJRB
They wrote some great songs, but other people often did better versions of them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7Le6RIgh6g

Didn't like it, but thanks for sharing.

SongwriterFan,
Are you being serious? Did you forget the laughing smilie?

Now Joe Cocker did some great Beatle tunes. .............Mike

[MJRB]

Originally Posted by 00-28

Don't forget the Monkeys.


Didn't like it, but thanks for sharing. .............Mike

Try this one, it was pretty popular at the time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y2RHMGqbWk

MJRB

[00-28]

Originally Posted by MJRB

Try this one, it was pretty popular at the time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y2RHMGqbWk

MJRB

Yes, you added that while I was editing my post. Awesome. Joe did a great job with Beatle's tunes. ........Mike

[werkout52]

Originally Posted by SongwriterFan

As songwriters, yes.

The fact that the covers are often BETTER than the originals, though . . . . .

Then I hear things like this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvqHju7RT1E
Tony Randall is like fingernails on a chalkboard

[Long Jon]

I usually prefer the original of anything, but Bill really nails this one.

The psychedelia really kicks in around the 30 sec. mark.

[ecguitar44]

Originally Posted by HHP

Certainly appreciate the contributions of both Chet and the Beatles, wouldn't rank either very high on the musical scale.

Probably not a popular opinion around these parts...but I agree.

[tnvol]

Originally Posted by ecguitar44

Probably not a popular opinion around these parts...but I agree.

Does that mean you don't think they were good musicians or that you just didn't like them?

[ecguitar44]

Originally Posted by tnvol

Does that mean you don't think they were good musicians or that you just didn't like them?

The former, for the most part.

(Let the slaughter begin.)

[tnvol]

Originally Posted by ecguitar44

The former, for the most part.

(Let the slaughter begin.)

No slaughter from me. I just don't see how any guitar player can not think that Chet is a good player whether or not you like his music. We are all entitled to our opinions though I and I certainly respect yours...

[SongwriterFan]

Originally Posted by werkout52

Then I hear things like this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvqHju7RT1E
Tony Randall is like fingernails on a chalkboard

Are you saying that THIS isn't the BEST cover of a Beatles tune EVER?

[ecguitar44]

Originally Posted by tnvol

No slaughter from me. I just don't see how any guitar player can not think that Chet is a good player whether or not you like his music. We are all entitled to our opinions though I and I certainly respect yours...

He's a GREAT player. Technically. But almost like a player-piano on the guitar.

I've never purchased any of his music and I don't seek it out to listen to it. Would have loved to have seen him play live...but, alas, I'm too young.

And there are a hundred players "better" than Chet, and I don't care for their music or musicianship.