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Title: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: nimrod on June 18, 2014, 01:26:14 AM
Close your eyes and I'll kiss you
 Tomorrow I'll miss you
 Remember I'll always be true
 And then while I'm away
 I'll write home every day
 And I'll send all my loving to you

 I'll pretend that I'm kissing
 The lips I am missing
 And hope that my dreams will come true
 And then while I'm away
 I'll write home every day
 And I'll send all my loving to you

 All my loving I will send to you
 All my loving, darling I'll be true

 Close your eyes and I'll kiss you
 Tomorrow I'll miss you
 Remember I'll always be true
 And then while I'm away
 I'll write home every day
 And I'll send all my loving to you

 All my loving I will send to you
 All my loving, darling I'll be true
 All my loving, all my loving ooh
 All my loving I will send to you


"All My Loving" is a song by the Beatles, written by Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon–McCartney), from the 1963 album With The Beatles.
Though it was not released as a single in the United Kingdom or the United States, it drew considerable radio airplay, prompting EMI to issue it as the title track of an EP.
The song was released as a single in Canada, where it became a number one hit. The Canadian single was imported into the US in enough quantities to peak at number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1964.
It was the first song most Americans ever heard the group sing as it was the opening song on their debut on The Ed Sullivan Show on 9 February 1964

McCartney originally envisioned it as a country & western song, and George Harrison added a Nashville-style guitar solo. John Lennon's rhythm guitar track uses quickly strummed triplets similar to "Da Doo Ron Ron" by The Crystals, a song that was popular at the time. McCartney added a walking bass line.

Lennon expressed his esteem for the song in his 1980 Playboy interview:

LENNON:"All My Loving" is Paul, I regret to say. Ha ha ha.
 
PLAYBOY: Why?

LENNON: Because it's a damn good piece of work. ... But I play a pretty mean guitar in back.
 

It has been hypothesized that the piece draws inspiration from the Dave Brubeck Quartet's 1959 song "Kathy's Waltz".



Personnel

Paul McCartney – double-tracked vocal, bass, harmony and backing vocals
John Lennon – backing vocal, rhythm guitar
George Harrison – backing vocal, lead guitar
Ringo Starr – drums
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: blmeanie on June 18, 2014, 01:53:20 AM
Epic early
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: Moogmodule on June 18, 2014, 02:56:24 AM
This is a great one. Terrific feel, melody.  Simple but well formed lyrics.  Excellent instrumentation.  Neat guitar solo.

Three thumbs up.

Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: KelMar on June 18, 2014, 03:02:52 AM
It was the first song most Americans ever heard the group sing as it was the opening song on their debut on The Ed Sullivan Show on 9 February 1964

I always think of that fact when I hear this wonderful song. But I also think of something else. I found a "Meet the Beatles" 8-track at a yard sale when I was in college and I literally wore it out driving back and forth on the weekends. It was always difficult to hear "All My Loving" as my fiancé and I drove off in opposite directions on Sunday nights. Years later we drove off in opposite directions again but fortunately we both turned around before it was too late.
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 18, 2014, 03:20:02 AM
This song is an early example of how Jane Asher served as the muse for Paul's love songs.  George is playing the guitar solo in the style of one of his idols, Chet Atkins.  And this song is special in that the bridge is written for a solo and is completely different than other parts of the song.

All My Loving was one of The Beatles songs being played frequently on New York City radio just prior to their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.  It was nice to see them play this song after being introduced by Ed Sullivan for the first time...


The Beatles' First Ed Sullivan Show [Audio Only] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhkg_m4fjiY#ws)
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: oldbrownshoe on June 18, 2014, 08:45:28 AM
'All My Loving' is another of the received Top 50 Fabs' tunes that wouldn't get in my own Top 50; my wife loves it though!
Likeable enough, I simply prefer many others from '62-'64, though it's interesting to hear an American perspective on it.

I do like the way an instrumental version is used in 'Magical Mystery Tour' (in the beach scene I think).
All this chat about mono LPs is all very fine, but I'd value more a proper 'Magical Mystery Tour' soundtrack CD with all the incidental music included.
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: nimrod on June 18, 2014, 11:44:22 AM
How about a nice laid back acoustic version  ;)

https://soundcloud.com/kevin_james_walker/all-my-loving

Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: Mr Mustard on June 18, 2014, 12:18:22 PM
A buoyant, wonderfully crafted pop gem; the outstanding "single-that-never-was" from their early canon of work and a great choice as the benign battering ram with which to announce themselves Stateside.

There is a refreshing momentum to this track, fuelled in large part by John's terrific guitar triplets which serve to underline the fact that he always was an underrated player. George's goofy C&W style solo is brilliant. Lennon & Harrison combine well to provide a fine backing vocal behind Paul who handles the stridently ascending/descending lead vocal and rolling bassline with panache. The whole thing is underpinned by Ringo's sublime, shuffling backbeat.

Brimming with charm and confidence, it's a tour-de-force effort from all four lads and that magical chemistry is firing on all cylinders.

No wonder the Yanks surrendered.  ;)
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: Brynjar on June 18, 2014, 12:56:04 PM
Interesting.

Beatles - All My Loving Lead Guitar Secrets (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxleFuVzFic#ws)
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: Klang on June 18, 2014, 01:42:40 PM

Yep. Another goodie. The best has been said above.

 roll:)

Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: Brynjar on June 18, 2014, 04:08:31 PM
Isn´t it rather strange that such a strong and catchy song wasn’t issued as a single in Britain or America?!
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: Klang on June 18, 2014, 04:19:59 PM
Isn´t it rather strange that such a strong and catchy song wasn’t issued as a single in Britain or America?!

I feel that way about 'I Saw Her Standing There' from the first album. 'Love Me Do' and 'P.S. I Love You' are snoozers in comparison. As lovely as they are, of course.

 :)

Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: ibanez_ax on June 18, 2014, 06:55:40 PM
I feel that way about 'I Saw Her Standing There' from the first album. 'Love Me Do' and 'P.S. I Love You' are snoozers in comparison. As lovely as they are, of course.

 :)


I agree, but they didn't (until Abbey Road) release singles from albums after the album was released on Parlophone.  Capitol was smart by making it the b-side of I Want To Hold Your Hand.
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: Normandie on June 18, 2014, 07:35:39 PM
A buoyant, wonderfully crafted pop gem; the outstanding "single-that-never-was" from their early canon of work and a great choice as the benign battering ram with which to announce themselves Stateside.

Brimming with charm and confidence, it's a tour-de-force effort from all four lads and that magical chemistry is firing on all cylinders.


Couldn't agree more! Love this song.
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: tkitna on June 19, 2014, 12:23:37 AM
Its a good song, but I've always been lukewarm with it for some reason. Just one of those that never knocked my socks off. I'm not sure why.
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: Dcazz on June 19, 2014, 02:23:48 AM
This is probably my favorite early Beatle song! It just never lets you down!
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 19, 2014, 03:04:43 AM
I do like the way an instrumental version is used in 'Magical Mystery Tour' (in the beach scene I think).


Yes!  A poignant scene, beautifully orchestrated...


The Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour FULL MOVIE HQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Whc9VxdP2E#noexternalembed)
21:29
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: Moogmodule on June 19, 2014, 08:07:41 AM
How about a nice laid back acoustic version  ;)

[url]https://soundcloud.com/kevin_james_walker/all-my-loving[/url]


Very nice version. Shows how well it works even stripped of the beat group tempo.

Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: nimrod on June 19, 2014, 12:35:59 PM
Very nice version. Shows how well it works even stripped of the beat group tempo.

cheers moog, does anyone know has Paul ever done an acoustic version of it ?

its a lovely song.
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: KelMar on June 20, 2014, 02:03:51 AM
cheers moog, does anyone know has Paul ever done an acoustic version of it ?


This is as close as I could find Kev:

http://youtu.be/MrD2aD9-kS8 (http://youtu.be/MrD2aD9-kS8)

Yours is much better!  ;) Seriously, Kevin, I really love the way you did that.
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: nimrod on June 20, 2014, 03:22:51 AM
Many thanks Kelley

all compliments are extremely welcome  :P

I always felt it was a beautiful song that deserves to be savoured in a kind of ballady way more than just a catchy pop song

seriously, well done Paul.
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 20, 2014, 05:49:54 AM
Very, very well done, Kevin!!  You have a hit on your hands, mate!   ;)
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: nimrod on June 20, 2014, 11:44:23 PM


Thank you Baz   ;D

If only Id written it  roll:)
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: KelMar on June 21, 2014, 09:05:29 PM
Many thanks Kelley

all compliments are extremely welcome  :P


I'll compliment you again if I get to hear "Honey Don't". hint, hint  ;)
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: nimrod on June 22, 2014, 06:03:37 AM
that can be arranged Kelley  ;D
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: Moogmodule on June 22, 2014, 06:27:05 AM
Many thanks Kelley

all compliments are extremely welcome  :P

I always felt it was a beautiful song that deserves to be savoured in a kind of ballady way more than just a catchy pop song

seriously, well done Paul.


I think it can be taken too far down the ballad route though...

http://youtu.be/sD-tNlIcjl8 (http://youtu.be/sD-tNlIcjl8)
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: Mairi on June 22, 2014, 04:56:45 PM
It's a perfect song. It just hits the sweet spot, you know what I mean?
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: KelMar on June 22, 2014, 06:04:00 PM
that can be arranged Kelley  ;D

Cool!
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: nimrod on June 22, 2014, 11:15:40 PM
I think it can be taken too far down the ballad route though...

[url]http://youtu.be/sD-tNlIcjl8[/url] ([url]http://youtu.be/sD-tNlIcjl8[/url])


HaHa Ive never heard that before moog, judging from the collars on his shirt maybe 70's ? sounds a bit sugary but he has a nice velvety voice, not keen on the backing, sounds like a Casio keyboard
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: Moogmodule on June 23, 2014, 12:48:26 AM
HaHa Ive never heard that before moog, judging from the collars on his shirt maybe 70's ? sounds a bit sugary but he has a nice velvety voice, not keen on the backing, sounds like a Casio keyboard

Johnny used to host Young Talent Time (a 70s and 80s show which was the springboard for Australian musical luminaries such as Danni Minogue, Tina Arena and Jamie Redfern). He used to close each show with this.



Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: Hello Goodbye on October 14, 2022, 10:13:21 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR8guQ8RYqw# (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR8guQ8RYqw#)
Live on Dutch TV   1964

George and Paul's harmony vocals at 1:12 are magnificent!

Jimmie Nicol is substituting for Ringo Starr hospitalized with tonsillitis.
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: Normandie on October 15, 2022, 06:45:44 AM
George and Paul's harmony vocals at 1:12 are magnificent!

Wow, they are exquisite.  :)

I see that at ~00:30 George is mouthing the lyrics.
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: zipp on October 15, 2022, 09:20:29 AM
I didn't read your comment but at one point I was wondering if it was Dave Clark bashing away on drums.

And then Jimmie Nicol came into view ...

Nice video though, so thanks for that.
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Post by: blmeanie on October 15, 2022, 11:56:04 AM
wonder how much trouble it was to find a suit for Jimmy, quickly, in his size?

videos like this one, show their joy of being when they were in the early stages of success.  Watch their expressions when they catch each others eyes.  So joyous
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: Normandie on October 15, 2022, 06:43:42 PM
videos like this one, show their joy of being when they were in the early stages of success.  Watch their expressions when they catch each others eyes.  So joyous

Yes indeed. It's too bad that touring ended up being so frustrating for them, especially the fact that they could barely be heard over the screaming fans. In the recent biography of George I just finished, the author (Graeme Thomson) described in interesting detail how grueling their overall schedule was (recording, touring, films, interviews, etc.) during those early years and physically and emotionally worn out they were by the time of their last live performance (not counting the rooftop concert, of course). I got more of a sense of that than I have from any other Beatles-related book I've read so far. I felt tired just reading about it.

I really love this video; their joy is infectious! It makes me smile.

I see that at ~00:30 George is mouthing the lyrics.

Or is he singing? All I hear is Paul.
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: Moogmodule on October 15, 2022, 11:59:08 PM


Or is he singing? All I hear is Paul.

I think for the first verses he’s just singing along out of microphone range. Maybe to warm up or something. I certainly can’t hear him and there’s no reason he’d be singing with Paul at that point in the song.

It’s a very nice performance overall.
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: Hello Goodbye on October 19, 2022, 12:56:31 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woVXHgscvNE# (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woVXHgscvNE#)
Morecambe and Wise Show   2 December 1963

This live performance featured the same Paul and George harmonizing vocals.


Here's the entire show...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw9dJG8GnmY# (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw9dJG8GnmY#)

This Boy  5:34
All My Loving   7:54
I Want To Hold Your Hand   25:44

Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: nimrod on October 19, 2022, 01:39:39 AM
I think for the first verses he’s just singing along out of microphone range. Maybe to warm up or something. I certainly can’t hear him and there’s no reason he’d be singing with Paul at that point in the song.

It’s a very nice performance overall.

Wonder what happened to Jimmy Nichol, famous for 2 weeks  :-\

What he said about it..

Nicol himself expressed his disillusionment several years later: "Standing in for Ringo was the worst thing that ever happened to me. Until then I was quite happy earning £30 or £40 a week. After the headlines died, I began dying too." He resisted the temptation to sell his story, stating in a rare 1987 interview: "After the money ran low, I thought of cashing-in in some way or other. But the timing wasn't right. And I didn't want to step on the Beatles' toes. They had been damn good for me and to me."



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Post by: Normandie on October 19, 2022, 02:58:43 AM
He resisted the temptation to sell his story, stating in a rare 1987 interview: "After the money ran low, I thought of cashing-in in some way or other. But the timing wasn't right. And I didn't want to step on the Beatles' toes. They had been damn good for me and to me."

That's nice. He sounds like a classy guy.
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: Moogmodule on October 19, 2022, 07:50:14 AM
Wonder what happened to Jimmy Nichol, famous for 2 weeks  :-\


There’s a whole book on it. Called the Beatle who vanished or something like that. Been tempted to read it.
Title: Re: Song Of The Week - All My Loving
Post by: nimrod on October 19, 2022, 10:10:47 PM
There’s a whole book on it. Called the Beatle who vanished or something like that. Been tempted to read it.

of course there is   ;D