I really like Savoy Truffle. Based on a box of chocolates. (Can any other Britlanders remember Good News chocolates?). And, a 'hidden' spiritual message? 'We all know ob-la-di-bla-da, but can you show me where you are?'

Quoted from Kevin

I cringe when I think of how I desecrated albums. I had a zipper Sticky fingers and a round Odgens Nut Gone Flake. All ended up on my wall. But a day of release numbered White Album? How do you sleep??  

Kevin, my sister still has her zipper Sticky Fingers, in pretty decent shape too.  As for my serial number White Album, I gave it to a girlfriend at the time.  When I bought another a year later, it had no serial number.  Who knew what it all meant in those days.

I'm content with my vinyl Beatles collection.  All were bought within a week or two of release (eg. "The Beatles Again") and survived the years.

Quoted from GreenApple

I really like Savoy Truffle. Based on a box of chocolates. (Can any other Britlanders remember Good News chocolates?). And, a 'hidden' spiritual message? 'We all know ob-la-di-bla-da, but can you show me where you are?'

I remember them. Claptons favourite chocolates, were't they? Still don't like the song though. Or the chocolates!!!

P.S. Where did you get the word: Britlanders?

Quoted from BlueMeanie

I remember them. Claptons favourite chocolates, were't they? Still don't like the song though. Or the chocolates!!!

P.S. Where did you get the word: Britlanders?

Yes, A Hard Day's Write says that Clapton loved chocolate and George told him that one more soft-centred chocolate would mean he would have to have his teeth pulled out. I think it was Raxo who invented 'Britlander'. I took to it because I'm a 'British first' Welshman.   And it just sounds good anyway.

Quoted from BlueMeanie

I remember them. Claptons favourite chocolates, were't they? Still don't like the song though. Or the chocolates!!!

P.S. Where did you get the word: Britlanders?

Quoted from GreenApple

Yes, A Hard Day's Write says that Clapton loved chocolate and George told him that one more soft-centred chocolate would mean he would have to have his teeth pulled out. I think it was Raxo who invented 'Britlander'. I took to it because I'm a 'British first' Welshman.   And it just sounds good anyway.

Well, this subject was discussed here   ...
http://www.dmbeatles.com/forums/b-books/m-1133866563/s-all/  (reply 12)

Quoted from GreenApple

Yes, A Hard Day's Write says that Clapton loved chocolate and George told him that one more soft-centred chocolate would mean he would have to have his teeth pulled out. I think it was Raxo who invented 'Britlander'. I took to it because I'm a 'British first' Welshman.   And it just sounds good anyway.

Never heard it before. Sounds good though, yes.

It all comes back to me as I read. Thanks to PC31.  

I see poor PC had a bit of a crises back then. I do hope he managed to repair himself.

Still, he obviously has his alter ego to fall back on.  

I don't think White Album was too long at all, the only complaint I have is that it's too much of a mish-mash. There are no flow in the tracks except side 1 from Back In The U.S.S.R. to Happiness Is A Warm Gun.

Quoted from Tatterdemalion

, the only complaint I have is that it's too much of a mish-mash. There are no flow in the tracks except side 1 from Back In The U.S.S.R. to Happiness Is A Warm Gun.

You made me think about that. Revolver certainly doesn't flow and Pepper can be a bit bumpy at times (the switch from Indian raga to music hall can be a bit harsh.) And they're supposed to be the best.
I guess everything up to Rubber Soul and a good hunk of Abbey Road flows. MMT (the EP) too.

Quoted from Kevin

You made me think about that. Revolver certainly doesn't flow and Pepper can be a bit bumpy at times (the switch from Indian raga to music hall can be a bit harsh.) And they're supposed to be the best.
I guess everything up to Rubber Soul and a good hunk of Abbey Road flows. MMT (the EP) too.

WYWY was out of place on Sgt. Pepper. OANS would have fitted better. But apparently it was left out because George was complaining about his lower status in the band in that song. Published by Northern Songs in which he got a much smaller royalty dividend than John and Paul. Not sure if GM,GM was right on that either. John admitted it was a minor composition. Nice and heavy though.

Quoted from GreenApple

WYWY was out of place on Sgt. Pepper. OANS would have fitted better. ... Nice and heavy though.

For me, if there is a song out of place its WI64. I think WYWY is a great opener for side 2 and fits the album nicely. My appreciation of it grows daily. I don't think Pepper would be any worse off if WI64 wasn't there, but it would if it lost WYWY. Never really like OANS. Nor Blue Jay Way. A bit of a lean time for George IMO

Just for the record, regarding your quote of my words, I said GM, GM was nice and heavy.   WYWY is a fine song. And innovative. Excellent combination of western and Indian classical instruments. Sir George found it difficult combining the two. But he did a great job.

Quoted from GreenApple

Just for the record, regarding your quote of my words, I said Sir George did a great job.

Sorry - didn't mean to change the meanning. Just making it smaller.

Quoted from Kevin

Sorry - didn't mean to change the meanning. Just making it smaller.

As I thought. But, so any other readers would get it right.