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A review for Anthology III. Whats wrong with it?



All three Anthology albums are just fantastic but this one just tips the others as it shows you more about their songwriting abilities and musicianship.

How come we've never heard Not Guilty before, a gem. To me it's like listening to a new Beatles release. The highlight of this CD is She Came in Through the Bathroom Window. So different from the Abbey Road version and yet more haunting. Macca is one helluva a singer, be it rock or ballad. That's much the same for John. They appear to have three or four voices each hidden in there.

Let's not forget George, Something and While my Guitar Gently Weeps almost move you to tears.

The only downside are Ringo's songs (sorry Ringo). A great drummer, just listen to Come Together, but a songwriter, no.

Go out and buy this and all the other Beatles albums. They defined a decade and a lot of their music is still relevant today. I wish they were all still here.

[Soft_Guitar60]

I like Anthology 3...I agree with the Ringo parts. There aren't a lot of Ringo songs on it. The George songs are just great! I agree with what you said, Jake.

My favourite of the anthologies is volume 2. The music is clear, they were experimenting with sound and music: Listen to Tomorrow Never Knows! I also like the Strawberry Fields one, the second song on the second disc.
There are a lot of people who like disc 1, 2 and/or 3...Nothing wrong with that.

No no, there's something not quite right about it. A prize to whoever spots it.

[Mairi]

How come we've never heard Not Guilty before, a gem.

This?

[The End]

That's the only thing I could think of as well - George re-recorded Not Guilty for his 'George Harrison' LP.

No no, there's something not quite right about it. A prize to whoever spots it.

is it at the end you said 'i wish they were all still here'? or is it about ringo singing?

[The End]

I couldn't see anything wrong with that bit.

huum well he says 'i wish they were ALL still here, which could mean they were all dead i suppose.

[The End]

Oh yeah, I see what you mean now - could be I s'pose.

yeh, its not a very strong point though!

BTW, this isn't MY review.

Anyway, here's the incorrect part:


The only downside are Ringo's songs (sorry Ringo). A great drummer, just listen to Come Together, but a songwriter, no.


Paul drummed on Come Together, not Ringo. Ta-da!

did he!!!! i didnt know that actually!

[The End]

I'm not sure that's correct actually - here's what it says in Mark Lewisohn's Beatle Sessions book:

yeh, i didnt think that was correct either

[tkitna]

Yeah, Paul didnt drum on 'Come Together'. I always thought 'Come Together' was one of Ringo's great moments as a drummer. The beginning is legendary.

Hmm, I do remember hearing/reading it last week. I guess I was wrong.

[The End]

No probs

It's probably one of those urban myths that has built up over the years... probably started by Paul!! LOL

I wouldn't be suprised.

[tkitna]

I just double checked (as I had McCartneys "Many Years From Now" book in the car) and he mentioned nothing about playing the drums on 'Come Together'.

[The End]

That settles it then