Singles - Ticket To Ride.

[Kevin]

A magnificent, strident, modern single. The first song that has some ambiguity in it's meaning (something that would become their trademark.)
And to me this sounds like the first personal single, not a hit they've knocked out for a hits sake. It goes place previous Beatle singles didn't.
Another great leap forward for the band.

[I_Will]

I love this song, a lot. I especially love the beat during the verses and the way the tempo changes in the middle eight. (and the guitar riff in the middle eight).

[Bobber]

I never really got the hook of Ticket To Ride. I can understand that it is a great song and the leap forward and all that, but I never added the song to my favourites. It seems out of place in the time with Help and We Can Work It Out coming even after Ticket To Ride. It looks as if the song is a step forward and then a few steps back are taken. The song should fit better between We Can Work It Out/Day Tripper and Paperback Writer to my logical ears.

[Kevin]

IIt seems out of place in the time with Help and We Can Work It Out coming even after Ticket To Ride. It looks as if the song is a step forward and then a few steps back are taken. The song should fit better between We Can Work It Out/Day Tripper and Paperback Writer to my logical ears.

Agree with that. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. I'm just glad Lennon went for a big electric number rather than some sub-Dylan accoustic the-world-hates-me moan (that's still to come    )

[Mairi]

I really do like the electric guitars in this song. I think it's a very distinctive and memorable song, and the ambiguity of the lyrics is also good. But there's one thing that's always bothered me about it: it's just a touch too slow. I feel like it needs to be just a half-step faster. I don't know why. Otherwise, it's a great song and I think the beginning of a new era for the Beatles.

[Kevin]

I really do like the electric guitars in this song.

Yep. Sideline fiddly-diddly George and his country guitar, put Macca up front and you have a modern, thundering, confident (if a tad slow) rock masterpiece.

[nyfan(41)]

the rhythm/beat sounds alot like a girlgroup song -
bom . . bom bom . . BAM   bom . . bom bom . . BAM

such as 'Leader of the Pack" by Shangrilas or "Be My Baby" by Ronettes

i love ticket to ride - especially before the last chorus when john sings "AHHHWWWWWW, shes gotta . . . "  ;yes

[tkitna]

I dont know what to say about this song. Its been a pretty neutral song for me in terms of liking it. On one side, it sounds a little more mature then the earlier tunes, but then again, the earlier singles sound better to me or they dont have some of the warts this song has. I like the beat and drums as its different then anything they've done before. Georges guitar tone and playing pisses me off. Its an aggravating sound to me. The tone is to high pitched during the breaks and it sounds labored. The ending is even worse (if thats in fact George and not John). Its like he's trying his hardest to play it clean, but its beyond him if you get my drift. Johns falsetto at the end grates on me too. One other thing I dislike is the tamborine. I realize they needed something to fill the space, but I think a piano or something would have served the song better.

It sounds like I picked the song apart and was pretty negative towards it, but really, thats not the case. I like it, but dont love it.

[pc31]

i  adore this duet....it's in my top 3.....The Beatles-Ticket To Ride it rules tight hamonies and lennon being sincere....

[Mairi]

I thought this was amusing:

http://chickentoride.ytmnd.com/

[I_Will]

I thought this was amusing:

http://chickentoride.ytmnd.com/

HAHAHAHA oh my gosh, that made me laugh so much more than it should. I'll liken it to the fact that it's late and I'm tired

[Kevin]

IIt sounds like I picked the song apart and was pretty negative towards it, but really, thats not the case. I like it, but dont love it.

Take comfort though that you listen much deeper than me, and make me aware of things I haven't heard. I shall have to give it another listen.

[Yarvelling]

HAHAHAHA oh my gosh, that made me laugh so much more than it should. I'll liken it to the fact that it's late and I'm tired

Mum & Dad used to call it 'Chicken To Ride' back when it first came out!  That used to make me laugh; I was only 4... 
Great song though.
Steve.

[breedofrandy]

^ I really like this song, it always makes me happy!  Tis a great tune!

[emmi_luvs_beatles]

.The Beatles-Ticket To Ride

Gah Paul in this video... he's so perfect... (I know I'm weird, okay?)

anyways I love Ticket To Ride, awesome tune