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Beatles forums => Songs => Topic started by: DarkSweetLady on November 25, 2012, 03:28:47 AM
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What do you think the "ulitmate" Lennon/McCartney song was?
You can base your opinion on music/ lyrics alone, or even what song embodies what those two were to each other and music in general.
I think it would be interesting to see other people's opinions on this topic. cheer1
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DSL, if by "Lennon/McCartney song" you mean a true collaboration of the two, then I feel that We Can Work It Out is their finest work. It was written during their introspective phase and recorded during the Rubber Soul sessions. I lke how John answered Paul in his middle eight and changed the tempo thus giving the song deeper perspective. The use of the harmonium accentuated this.
The Beatles - We Can Work It Out [Official Video] [HD] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zn_ZdX6nQvw#ws)
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Good shout Baz, I would have to go for the masterpiece known as 'A Day In The Life'
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Good shout Baz, I would have to go for the masterpiece known as 'A Day In The Life'
I concur
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'I've Got A Feeling' is the song that immediately came to mind. The two of them singing together/against each other is awesome.
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Good shout Baz, I would have to go for the masterpiece known as 'A Day In The Life'
I concur
I considered A Day In The Life, but it doesn't hold any true meaning, just a bunch of clues. ;D There's no doubt that musically it's a better work, but I really like The Beatles' Rubber Soul period and the introspective songs they were writing. That's why I went with We Can Work It Out.
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We Can Work It Out-yin and yang.
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I considered A Day In The Life, but it doesn't hold any true meaning, just a bunch of clues. ;D There's no doubt that musically it's a better work, but I really like The Beatles' Rubber Soul period and the introspective songs they were writing. That's why I went with We Can Work It Out.
its superb Baz, I agree..
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We Can Work It Out-yin and yang.
That's how I've always viewed the song, too, and that would be my pick.
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We Can Work It Out-yin and yang.
That would be right up there for me too. It hits the spot lyrically and musically.
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Tough question. I would have said it's a toss up for me between We Can Work it Out and Day in the Life - and those were the two mentioned above!
If I have to make a choice, I would likely say A Day in the Life. Musically, it's just brilliant. The ultimate build up of sound... it's one of the most intense climaxes I've ever heard. I love that it's equally a Lennon/McCartney song, they both had bits here and there to contribute to make this incredible masterpiece. Ooh every time I hear it, it still blows me away!
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"The Word" was pretty co-written as well. It's one of my favorite songs.
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I think She Loves You and I Want to Hold Your Hand both rank way up there. They sat down one day and cranked She Loves You out together in a few hours. Amazing. I think in both of these songs, they have completely equal parts in every way, both in writing it and singing it.
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Welcome back, Julia.
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Thank you so much! ;)
And thanks for remembering my name!
I'm glad to be back, I love this site and think everyone on here is great.
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Thank you so much! ;)
And thanks for remembering my name!
I'm glad to be back, I love this site and think everyone on here is great.
party2
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I don't know if there is one song that truely represents what both of them were capable of, but there is one single that does: Strawberry Fields Forever b/w Penny Lane.
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^Good point. That single is worthy of being a double A side.
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Getting better "splhcb" Maccartney "I got to admit its getting better" Lennon "it can't get no worse" great bass line as well