This is for my own karma really, as I feel I've been a tad negative lately. I do actually like The Beatles you know.
Just a few;
Lennon/McCartney are the greatest songwriting duo ever, of any time or any place.
They are the coolest most photogenic band of all time.
Rubber Soul is my favourite album of all time.
McCartney is a bassist par excellence
After 40 years Lennons vocal on a Day In The Life still sends a shiver down my spine and Walrus is genius.
George has great hair.
Tomorrow Never Knows is a work of genius in combining unlistenable avante garde with pop.
Rain, Hey Jude, Eleanor Rigby, Ticket To ride, Paperback Writer......
  

You can play six Beatles albums in a row and never skip a track.
You can do the housework to Rubber Soul and enjoy it.
You have to give Paul and Ringo points for not ever doing a real job and getting to pension age.
John liked cats.
George produced some good films  

I should probably add to this, as I suspect that there are a few people here who think I don't like The Beatles at all!

You can listen to ANY Beatles album, and enjoy the housework.

Though I'm often critical of Lennon's solo career, he seems to have written most of my favourite Beatles songs.

If it hadn't been for The Beatles, I probably would not have got into music at such a young age. Therefore I'd probably have ended up a Chris De Burgh fan!

The opening riff to Paperback Writer is still the best I've ever heard.

I first got talking to Mrs BM because of The Beatles.

I seem to have 'met' some very nice people on a Beatles forum!

PS. Great thread Kev!

Hey guys, this is nice.

I never fail to enjoy running my fingers over the very same incredible fret patterns they employed.
There is no place like home.....The Beatles are my musical home.
never fail to enjoy singing every harmony at one time or another.
They are just so darn bloody admirable.
After all these years i am still not bored of them.

Quoted from An Apple Beatle

Hey guys, this is nice.
After all these years i am still not bored of them.

And you can't say that about many artists. I'm not bored with The Kinks either, but then I've probably only listened to them about a tenth of the amount of time.

Quoted from BlueMeanie

And you can't say that about many artists. I'm not bored with The Kinks either, but then I've probably only listened to them about a tenth of the amount of time.

Yep. Even on the few occassions I find them bad (Maxwells Silver Hammer, Octopuses Garden, Only A Northern Song, Good Morning Good Morning) they always stay interesting. Except Savoy Truffle. Damn. But if you're ever in a quiz about Beatle songs that check place names Montelimar is always good for a sneeky point.

Quoted from Kevin

they always stay interesting. Except Savoy Truffle. Damn.

Shame, it's a great little song in the making. Just bloody awful lyrics! Though I know some people here adore it. And I'm supposed to be being nice.

Quoted from BlueMeanie

Shame, it's a great little song in the making. Just bloody awful lyrics! Though I know some people here adore it. And I'm supposed to be being nice.

the beatles are the coolest and most interesting band
what other band could i dedicate a whole day to watching a listening to there stuff ?
they have the greatest songwriting team ever
the best bassist ever ( maybe not technically but melodically appealing to my taste)
trend setters
there music can shift my mood like no other band
The Beatles got me through a very tough time.
they saved me.

and brought me to here

Fantastic thread but i dont think youre alone quite a few us have all been a little negative on the beatles lately pointing out there flaws or nitpicking rather than celebrating what they did do and what they gave us.
also ive been hardest on George in a lot of topics and would like to add George was a great person more than anything, had great feeling in his music, had great dance moves and was always witty in interviews.

peace

Quoted from fendertele

Fantastic thread but i dont think youre alone quite a few us have all been a little negative on the beatles lately pointing out there flaws or nitpicking rather than celebrating what they did do and what they gave us.

That's all part of the fun when people start hero worshipping! But it makes a change to have a 'love in'!

Btw fenders, where did you get the images for your sig? I've seen them before, of course, but never as drop tones like that.

Quoted from BlueMeanie

That's all part of the fun when people start hero worshipping! But it makes a change to have a 'love in'!

Btw fenders, where did you get the images for your sig? I've seen them before, of course, but never as drop tones like that.

i have it in full wallpaper res something like 1279 x 996

if you would like me to upload it

Quoted from fendertele

i have it in full wallpaper res something like 1279 x 996

if you would like me to upload it

Great. Thanks.

no worries

http://www.megafileupload.com/en/file/35542/beatles-bmp.html

there ya go

Pattie Boyd is a babe  

There were the coolest, least pretentious group of musical geniuses who truly brought out the best in each other.  They were never content to rest on their laurels.  And though they were human, like all of us with our faults and foibles, they seemed to promote love, unity, tolerance, understanding and freedom in their work.   Not much to argue with there.

^I completely agree with that, nice post!

-They can completely 100% switch by mood from this:   to this:  
-I feel very proud and honored to play the same notes, chords, and songs they did on guitar
-What else would I be doing right now, and every single day? They're my life.
-I've become interested in other people and bands because of them
-John has a kick-butt rock 'n' rolly voice and he's an amazing songwriter
-They cause you to meet a new friend (ever notice how all of their fans are usually nice people?)
-They serve as heroes in many ways and a lot of us wanna be just like 'em
-Paul has the honor of being my first and only crush (don't get me wrong though, they all are VERY good-looking!) and he's one of the best bassists ever with a beautiful voice
-Their music is the soundtrack of our lives, you find a song to fit ANY situation
-George, in my eyes, is the best guitarist of all-time, "Something" alone proves it
-I never get bored with them, their music, books, movies...
-Ringo's drum beat is just perfect for the Beatles and he's just an all-around awesome guy
-None of them could ever be replaced by someone else, those four guys were meant to be!
-They're all four funny, charming, cool, and great people that aren't spoiled by fame
-Every time I see their faces or hear their voices, I smile  

Great thread, by the way!

Aw, what a nice thread!  

You could say the Beatles invented MTV.
They were almost entirely responsible for kicking off the British Invasion.
Sgt. Pepper is often referred to as the most important album in the evolution of modern rock n' roll.

And above all,

Quoted from Kevin

George has great hair.

Everyone talks about them even almost 40 years they disbanded.
Every place they were is now a real myth.
Their records are available even in the crapiest record store. (I know that!   )
You couldn't turn off the radio if one of their songs is being played. (At least that happens to me)

Quoted from wingsman

Their records are available even in the crapiest record store. (I know that!   )

I'm not sure if that sounds like a compliment!

they saved me from losing my mind
they are the only band i can watch and listen to for hours without getting the least bit bored
there is so much to be learned from them
they brought peace in my life when i needed it the most
gave me a completely different outlook on life
they brought me to this fabulous website!!!

and i must add that . . .

THEY ARE THE SEXIEST HUMANS TO EVER WALK THE EARTH!!!

The Beatles are the greatest group ever!!!!!!!!

They always get me through bad times, i always look to the
fabs for help!

Listening to a Beatles record is the most amazing feeling ever!!

Macca & Ringo are still amazing at their age!!!

For me they're the best group of the 20th century.
Paul Mc Cartney is the true bass god.
I never get tired of listening their songs.
I am the walrus is just fantastic
Strawberry fields forever transports me to a wonderful place.
They are the band with more songs in my iPod.

Quoted from Dark Phoenyx

Strawberry fields forever transports me to a wonderful place.
They are the band with more songs in my iPod.

those two facts are totally me as well!  

"I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together . . . ."

One of the greatest opening lines of any song ever.  A line that both epitomizes the 60s youth rebellion religious questing yet later the song seems to deconstruct the whole idea.  

The Beatles make be feel part of something bigger at the same time make me feel more myself.  

These guys had some powerful mojo.  

They're one of these few bands that you can hear their CD's without skipping a song.  Even those not so great songs can be heard.

They make the 60's , such a standout decade .
They look so cool in black and white film.
They produced such quality recordings in such a short space of time , the mind boggles , and you don't need drugs to appriciate the fact , they took them for you  

Quoted from Dark Phoenyx

They're one of these few bands that you can hear their CD's without skipping a song.  Even those not so great songs can be heard.

Revolution 9 comes to mind!  

hot    

Here goes......

The Beatles gave me the biggest inspitation in my life.....to play and write music
Everyone of them is  a hero in his own rite.
Nearly all of the songs they wrote where happy and made you think about what was around you.
Great hair
Great guitars
Johns wit was sublime......the sharpest and funniest man ever.
Its amazing to think that,since the Beatles no-one has ever came close and never will i reckon.

They gave me love so I love them in return.

They are the BEST Band Ever.Period.

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The Beatles got me through a very tough time.
they saved me.

Same here =]

They brought me to this forum where i met all you lovely people

The Beatles are the best band ever

The Beatles girls are very pretty

Paul McCartneys nice

George Harrisons gorgeous

John Lennons very talented

Ringo Starr has nice eyes

Theyre all amazing people.

I feel much better now

The chord at the beginning of "A Hard Day's Night."