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Beatles forums => Films, TV Shows, Interviews => Topic started by: Moogmodule on December 01, 2021, 02:13:46 AM
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I thought it would be fun to see what people chose as highlight moments from the three episodes. I titled it spoilers so if people don't want to know everything that goes on they can wait til they've seen it.
OK I'll lead off with some off top of my head:
Paul referring to George's Hare Krishna friend, who was sitting quietly in the studio, as very clean.
Paul asking John if he's written anything more and Michael Lindsay Hogg getting the large boom mike above them to capture the interaction, with John and Paul then acting it up for the cameras
George's boots in episode 2
Georges suit in Episode 3
Paul showing them Let it Be
Paul showing them Get Back
Paul showing them Another Day
Paul showing them Back Seat of My car
Paul showing the young guy how he writes.
Mal's joy at playing the anvil for Maxwell
John teasing Heather about eating cats
The studio staff commandeering their instruments when the Beatles had gone and trying to play something.
Ringo replying laconically when asked if he liked India "not very much no."
Billy Preston pretty much every time he's on camera.
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Mine were
John talking to Heather about Cats
Heather’s face while watching Yoko scream
Heather imitating Yoko’s scream
John joking with The Beatles causing them to laugh and Yoko replies why is everyone laughing?
Paul swinging on the chains
That’s all I can think so far.
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so much, hard to think, but...
Heather and the cats exchange with John mostly
when heather was imitating yoko and John swung his head and inquired, "yoko?"
George's slippers or whatever along with the suit in ep 3
The quality and length of the rooftop, Debbie stalling with something different every time the police asked something else, Mal stalling multiple times too
I rather enjoyed the beginnings of old brown shoe, the chord riff George came up with on piano is a very fun riff
Heather playing alongside Ringo and Ringo not caring, beautiful
Others have said it, but amazed that during this month long recording, and nearing the end of their time together, George was about to turn 26 and the others were 27, 28 at that point? How crazy is that when you look at them. Ringo admitting he farted was so "a bunch of guys in their 20's" moment.
agree with many on your list Moog,
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Mal's joy at playing the anvil for Maxwell
Watching Mal do that brought a big smile to my face. Sheer pleasure.
I agree with several of the moments already listed in this thread and would add another:
John joking to George Martin (I think it was GM) "I've had a lot of wine—remember Bob Wooler!", or something to that effect.
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Others have said it, but amazed that during this month long recording, and nearing the end of their time together, George was about to turn 26 and the others were 27, 28 at that point? How crazy is that when you look at them. Ringo admitting he farted was so "a bunch of guys in their 20's" moment.
I never cease to be amazed at how young they were as they produced these—what I would call—masterpieces. I always tend to think of them as being older, but then the reality of how young they were intrudes and I'm even more impressed.
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John joking to George Martin (I think it was GM) "I've had a lot of wine—remember Bob Wooler!", or something to that effect.
That was great. Some reviewer said it makes his heartfelt apology to Wooler at the time (which was probably written by Brian anyway) sound a bit hollow.
So many references to earlier times as they rehearse. I did laugh when Paul said they were just like old age pensioners. “Remember when we used to rock”.
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I rather enjoyed the beginnings of old brown shoe, the chord riff George came up with on piano is a very fun riff
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That was a nice moment. Paul and Billy seemed to get right into it. Also George asking Billy. “What’s this chord, E with a C, I’ve done an E with and F, that was fun.”
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Another interesting moment is when Glyn Johns is trying to (gently) warn John about Klein. John is besotted by then though. He does the hard sell job to George and Ringo when Paul is out of the room.
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Another interesting moment is when Glyn Johns is trying to (gently) warn John about Klein. John is besotted by then though. He does the hard sell job to George and Ringo when Paul is out of the room.
That jumped out at me as well. Glyn was pretty clear, but seems John just didn't want to hear his message.
It was also nice to put a face to a name with Glyn Johns as he has worked with The Who, so I've seen him mentioned quite a bit in my Who reading.
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That jumped out at me as well. Glyn was pretty clear, but seems John just didn't want to hear his message.
It was also nice to put a face to a name with Glyn Johns as he has worked with The Who, so I've seen him mentioned quite a bit in my Who reading.
And what a dresser. He made George look conservative.
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And what a dresser. He made George look conservative.
Yes indeed. I was very impressed by his, George's, and Ringo's fashion choices. So vibrant. :)
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I must admit I didnt like how John kept calling Glyn, Glynis (a girls name) I thought it was very disrespectful.
Ringo was very impressive throughout. The way he played piano with Paul and added a beat as they tried to work out tunes. His even disposition. Ringo today is a “peace and love” cliché but in the film his skills as a musician, human being and band member are on full display. In a band with 3 large egos, Ringo was down to earth, with endless patience.
Loved Pauls Elvis impersonation in Ep 1 “you and I have memories…”
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Here's Rick Beato's reaction.
https://youtu.be/qzihz9k2B1E (https://youtu.be/qzihz9k2B1E)
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found this video of "Kevin's" memories of holding the words for John on the rooftop. Kevin being the roadie , the ginger roadie. What great experiences for so many.
Someone called out when the crew are all playing the Beatles instruments. How fun but how busted to be on video doing it...lol.
Also - no one has mentioned but I keep wondering the progression of the career of Alan Parsons...as a tape operator it said. So who knows his story? Like his facial expressions didn't give him away as in awe (don't play him in poker). Through his career - he was more than a producer right? I thought I've heard somewhere that he played in bands including the Alan Parsons Project, right?
What a time to be part of all that, maybe not all good but like, is Debbie still alive? What are her memories.
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I must admit I didnt like how John kept calling Glyn, Glynis (a girls name) I thought it was very disrespectful.
Ringo was very impressive throughout. The way he played piano with Paul and added a beat as they tried to work out tunes. His even disposition. Ringo today is a “peace and love” cliché but in the film his skills as a musician, human being and band member are on full display. In a band with 3 large egos, Ringo was down to earth, with endless patience.
Loved Pauls Elvis impersonation in Ep 1
Yep Ringo was just so solid and down to earth. He was even Linda and Yokos favourite. He may have been lucky to be in the Beatles but they definitely got the perfect guy for them.
Paul’s voices are pretty funny. His Half a Pound of Greasepaint rendition in some sort of cockney was good fun.
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Yep Ringo was just so solid and down to earth. He was even Linda and Yokos favourite. He may have been lucky to be in the Beatles but they definitely got the perfect guy for them.
Paul’s voices are pretty funny. His Half a Pound of Greasepaint rendition in some sort of cockney was good fun.
“you and I have memories…” in his Elvis voice ha2ha
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found this video of "Kevin's" memories of holding the words for John on the rooftop. Kevin being the roadie , the ginger roadie. What great experiences for so many.
Ah, I was wondering who that was!
I also noted they were drinking Deinhard Reisling, which he seemed to be continually pouring for them. (I had to Google that, of course.) Man after my own heart. ;)
Also - no one has mentioned but I keep wondering the progression of the career of Alan Parsons...as a tape operator it said. So who knows his story? Like his facial expressions didn't give him away as in awe (don't play him in poker). Through his career - he was more than a producer right? I thought I've heard somewhere that he played in bands including the Alan Parsons Project, right?
I was going to address this. I've read a bit about him in some recent books (the exact titles are failing me at the moment). I'm assuming he is the same one as in the Alan Parsons Project, but the only song of theirs with which I am familiar is Eye in the Sky. I've been meaning to read up on him and learn more.
Loved Pauls Elvis impersonation in Ep 1 “you and I have memories…”
Agreed. I think he does a mean Elvis. :)
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Another favorite moment of mine is when Paul shares the old set list taped to his Hofner. That was in Episode 1, I believe.
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and is there a story on the sticker on Paul's base, "batsman" ?
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and is there a story on the sticker on Paul's base, "batsman" ?
It’s Bassman isn’t it?
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I was going to address this. I've read a bit about him in some recent books (the exact titles are failing me at the moment). I'm assuming he is the same one as in the Alan Parsons Project, but the only song of theirs with which I am familiar is Eye in the Sky. I've been meaning to read up on him and learn more.
It’s definitely that Alan Parsons. I recall an older brother mentioning in the 70s that he’d been an engineer for the Beatles. Eye on the Sky I think was there biggest but an album Turn of a Friendly Card, was an earlier success with singles I Wouldnt Want to be Like You and Games People Play.
https://youtu.be/SLi7Ljcy6n8 (https://youtu.be/SLi7Ljcy6n8)
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It’s Bassman isn’t it?
Yes it is.
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Yes it is.
(https://e3.365dm.com/21/10/1600x900/skynews-beatles-peter-jackson_5546250.jpg?20211014135041)
Read all about it here: Paul McCartney's "BASSMAN" Sticker On His Hofner Violin Bass (http://www.feelnumb.com/2009/10/17/paul-mccartneys-feneder-bassman-sticker-on-his-hofner-bass/#lightbox/1/)
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sorry, it got auto spell checked when I posted it and I didn't notice, yes, he plays bass but is there a better story than that about the sticker? I had never seen it in photos before
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sorry, it got auto spell checked when I posted it and I didn't notice, yes, he plays bass but is there a better story than that about the sticker? I had never seen it in photos before
It was a "clue." In music, bass means low, deep, or grave.
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thanks
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I dont know whether its man-love or something but Pauls hair and beard I think are awesome ;D
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I dont know whether its man-love or something but Pauls hair and beard I think are awesome ;D
I’m jealous of anyone with hair like that.
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Another great moment. Michael Lindsay-Hogg suggesting doing the show in a childrens hospital. “But I don’t mean for really sick kids, I mean kids with broken legs and things” ha2ha
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thanks
I don't think there is any other story about the BASSMAN sticker on Paul's Hofner. He stuck it on his bass a couple of times in different positions and then took it off. The Candlestick Park August 29, 1966 set list is still on the upper bout of his 1963 bass...
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9Bs4Rw-wsmo/Vi4BfPe857I/AAAAAAAASDg/EFdnT6hQ3Yw/s1600/taped_setlist.jpg)
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The number of posts on stevehoffmans forum on this Get Back doco series has now reached a staggering 559,099 :o
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The number of posts on stevehoffmans forum on this Get Back doco series has now reached a staggering 559,099 :o
We can catch them!!
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The number of posts on stevehoffmans forum on this Get Back doco series has now reached a staggering 559,099 :o
Didn't think we were allowed to mention other forums?
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Didn't think we were allowed to mention other forums?
I think you can mention whatever you like if it gets our posts closer to 559,099 ;D
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Didn't think we were allowed to mention other forums?
Why do you think that
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I think you can mention whatever you like if it gets our posts closer to 559,099 ;D
ha2ha
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With George mentioning the cost of Cruise ships and saying they would have to pay Nicky Hopkins session rates (So Billy was a great choice)..
I find myself inquisitive as to who paid for what.
Were The Beatles drawing a salary ?
How did they pay for their mansions and luxury cars ?
George Martin is there and I believe freelance now, so who is paying him to be there doing seemingly very little (compared to Glyn Johns)
Was Glyn's wages paid by EMI ?
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At one point Glyn Johns mentions the costs of the tape they’re using (more like wasting). George says they’re emi recording artists so they’ll pay for it.
The Beatles finances are a story to themselves. There’s a good book by Peter Doggett called You Never Give Me Your Money which goes into a lot of this and the later law suits. I’ll dig it out on my kindle and see if I can find answers.
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GM still in his suit and tie
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Why do you think that
Just a rule from the old days; guess it's outdated or just not pertinent here. ;)
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GM still in his suit and tie
Lying on the floor reading the paper ha2ha
It was interesting to watch him take control sometimes. When he stepped in to rearrange the amps and mikes for instance. Very calm and authoritative. You can see why he could get good results out of them.
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I think you can mention whatever you like if it gets our posts closer to 559,099 ;D
577,617 now !!
I reckon a million will be reached, who said The Beatles were out of fashion ?
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Still getting through this. I'm at the point where Billy just joined in. I really dig the song 'Madman' though and thought it should have made an album.
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Mine were
Heather’s face while watching Yoko scream
Heather imitating Yoko’s scream
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH-hlsTsPi4# (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH-hlsTsPi4#)
;D
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Paul shouting "Mach schau!" in Episode 2. :) (I think it was Episode 2)
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Paul shouting "Mach schau!" in Episode 2. :) (I think it was Episode 2)
from the old "Complete Beatles" that is a part of that documentary that my friends and I would all echo when it was said. I forget who said it about the Hamburg days, maybe Horst Fascher, not sure, someone describing their living conditions and saying , "four of dem in a room with no vindow in", then a quote with the mach shau, mach shau!
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I dug when Mal shut Georges amp off on the rooftop and George was like,,,,um no, and immediately walked over and turned it back on.
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I dug when Mal shut Georges amp off on the rooftop and George was like,,,,um no, and immediately walked over and turned it back on.
That was funny. A pretty tentative attempt by Mal to follow the police instruction. Hesitantly just turning off George’s amp.
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the entirety of the police thread from when they first show up until the end is hilarious. So many involved in the stalling up to the Mal unplugging to Paul's alternate lyrics when he noticed them.
We wondered while watching, you would think the police, once understanding they were on the rooftop, would also see others on other rooftops and be quicker to shut it down from a safety point of view.
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the entirety of the police thread from when they first show up until the end is hilarious. So many involved in the stalling up to the Mal unplugging to Paul's alternate lyrics when he noticed them.
We wondered while watching, you would think the police, once understanding they were on the rooftop, would also see others on other rooftops and be quicker to shut it down from a safety point of view.
Watch the rooftop concert again, blmeanie. Paul doesn't sing alternate lyrics to Get Back until after the bobbies leave the roof.
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sorry, I thought they were still in back by the door
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Mal had already escorted the bobbies out the door and downstairs when Paul sang the impromptu lyrics "You've been out too long, Loretta, you've been playing on the roofs again and that's no good 'cause you know your mommy doesn't like that...she gets angry...she's gonna have you arrested!"
Paul showed some discretion but that second performance of Get Back concluded the concert, perhaps prematurely.
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So i intend to take a full round trip through the three parts again over the Christmas holiday. Up to now I have seen part one only once, part two twice and part three twice plus the rooftop portion a fourth time.
I do wish I had it on DVD, might be an old person point of view but somewhere in my sub conscious I am afraid it will all be gone one day, not available, like it was only a dream sequence...
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So i intend to take a full round trip through the three parts again over the Christmas holiday.
So do I. I'm frantically busy with work right now and have been glued to my computer for days, but when I stop (Christmas Eve, probably) for the holiday you can bet I'll have this on as I wrap presents, decorate, and prep the food.
I do wish I had it on DVD, might be an old person point of view but somewhere in my sub conscious I am afraid it will all be gone one day, not available, like it was only a dream sequence...
As my daughters would say in their typically short text-speak, "Same." :)
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So i intend to take a full round trip through the three parts again over the Christmas holiday. Up to now I have seen part one only once, part two twice and part three twice plus the rooftop portion a fourth time.
I do wish I had it on DVD, might be an old person point of view but somewhere in my sub conscious I am afraid it will all be gone one day, not available, like it was only a dream sequence...
In interviews Peter Jackson keeps teasing a dvd release which would include even more footage. He says it’s up to Disney though as they’re the distributors. If they think a dvd release will sell they’ll do it but initially there attitude is no one buys director cut dvds anymore.
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In interviews Peter Jackson keeps teasing a dvd release which would include even more footage. He says it’s up to Disney though as they’re the distributors. If they think a dvd release will sell they’ll do it but initially there attitude is no one buys director cut dvds anymore.
Cant see Disney allowing that. They want people to stream it surely.
I wouldnt buy a DVD. Lack of space for such collections wont permit it, apartment living is like that.
I'll be watching it again soon. After Christmas.
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Just finished watching again, isnt it just the greatest thing.
I wish the songs on the roof wern't interrupted so much by the police and street talk. I'd like to see a directors cut of the performance complete.
The Beatle wives looked so pretty, Maureen on the roof shaking her head, even Yoko looked kinda pretty in that shot of her and John in ep 3.
Just thinking that Kevin the assistant will be in his 70s now :o
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there is a youtube of Kevin the assistant talking about it all
word is DVD is coming early Feb and it has zero extra footage.
I agree with you that the one bit of extra that would have been awesome is an edit of the rooftop without the cuts to street and lobby. I LOVED those parts but also want just the concert when I want to watch it
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I agree with you both about seeing clean rooftop concert footage. The police and man-in-the-street interviews were interesting but distracting. I'd like a chance to see both separately.
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Just finished watching again, isnt it just the greatest thing.
I wish the songs on the roof wern't interrupted so much by the police and street talk. I'd like to see a directors cut of the performance complete.
The Beatle wives looked so pretty, Maureen on the roof shaking her head, even Yoko looked kinda pretty in that shot of her and John in ep 3.
Just thinking that Kevin the assistant will be in his 70s now :o
It's great to just put on for half an hour when doing the dishes or something.
Kevin I think has been a regular at Beatle festivals for a few years. I'm wondering where the young guy Paul was showing how to write songs at the piano is now. If he's still around he'd become a minor Beatle celebrity as well probably.
Also another fave bit. John saying he'd seen Fleetwood Mac. "Sweet Man". Then Paul compares them to Canned Heat (Better than Canned Heat! says John, emphatically) and they start a take off on Up the Country
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We need a directors cut, 21 hours. ;D
Kevin
https://youtu.be/DQ5H8spatu8 (https://youtu.be/DQ5H8spatu8)
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Seeing how cool GM looked playing piano was a fav part.
(https://i.ibb.co/2yvXKC5/D66-D7089-EFEF-4-B9-B-BABD-276-A58-D3480-C.jpg)
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He looks like Giles there
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He does doesn’t he. No paternity doubts there.
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Seeing how cool GM looked playing piano was a fav part.
([url]https://i.ibb.co/2yvXKC5/D66-D7089-EFEF-4-B9-B-BABD-276-A58-D3480-C.jpg[/url])
I don't like his tie.
After re-watching the entire thing I think my favourite part is early in Part 2. They've moved into Saville basement but it's not ready to record, John is in very high spirits and sings many well known songs from his youth. They all look happy. Glynn Johns is working frantically to get the recording gear working. And Mal brings in an idea from Alex, a mock up guitar with a revolving neck, so it's a Bass and a normal guitar. They all find it hilarious ha2ha