Song Of The Week - Im A Loser

[Hello Goodbye]

Ive never been keen on Moonlight myself Baz, its a bit plodding for me, I hate the organ, it reminds me of a working mans club in 70's England.

I don't mind the organ.  But it gives the song an ice skating rink feel to it.

This is more like it...


The Beatles Mr. Moonlight StarClub 1962


But there's no MISTERRRRRRR MOONLIGHT to start it off.

[KelMar]

But there's no MISTERRRRRRR MOONLIGHT to start it off.

But we do get to hear John say Hear I am on my nose, begging if you please...twice. 

When I was listening to Beatles for Sale earlier I decided to pretend I was listening to Mr. Moonlight for the first time, to see if I really liked it or it was just a habit. I do like it. I never thought maybe I shouldn't until I came here! LOL

[Normandie]

"I'm a Loser" would definitely be in my top 10 list of absolute favorites. I love everything about it. Love the vocals, can identify so much with the lyrics. A great, great song.

In regard to Mr. Moonlight.......

I don't mind the organ.  But it gives the song an ice skating rink feel to it.

I have always thought the exact same thing!   ha2ha

[Dcazz]

Years ago I read an interview from George about this period where he said that they were always amazed at the guitar sounds they heard from the USA but they had no clue how to make them. George said he just started bending strings and changing time to imitate the sounds he heard. I think that's where he got this unique C/W twang we hear on this and a few others (Baby's in Black). Later they learned how to use pedals. Very innovative.

[Normandie]

"I'm a Loser" would definitely be in my top 10 list of absolute favorites. I love everything about it. Love the vocals, can identify so much with the lyrics. A great, great song.

Huh. I had no idea they'd played this live. It doesn't strike me as one they would choose to perform. Goes to show how much I know. 

Anyway, I'm posting this now in case anyone needs a quick Beatles pick-me-up:

https://youtu.be/ukWRRNqMAZ4

[nimrod]

Thanks for posting that K. I really like Paul's Bass line on that and they look so happy !! Paul is looking at John like he's in awe of him.

[Hello Goodbye]

Paul is looking at John like he's in awe of him.

Paul was probably thinking who John reminded him of...






Yes, John Lennon was entering his Bob Dylan phase...

[nimrod]

Even had the mouth organ round his neck 

I think The Beatles really loved Dylan, maybe except Ringo.

[Normandie]

I really like Paul's Bass line on that and they look so happy !!

They do, don't they?  Just watching that clip makes me smile.

Even had the mouth organ round his neck 

I've always been impressed by musicians who can play harmonica simultaneously with another instrument. I'm one of those people who can't walk and chew gum at the same time. 

[Hello Goodbye]

I've always been impressed by musicians who can play harmonica simultaneously with another instrument.

Playing harmonica while playing rhythm guitar isn't difficult.  It's important that the harmonica is in the correct key...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ44hcHvNSQ#

[Hello Goodbye]

Even had the mouth organ round his neck 

And the Wayfarers and shirt...











https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_V6y1ZCg_8#



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvKZDbAgh4Y#

[nimrod]

Surely that's a Beatle shirt Baz  roll:)

[Hello Goodbye]

You're right Kev.  The photo of John Lennon was taken in November 1964.  The photo of Bob Dylan was taken in January 1965.