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Hi (Reply to this comment)
by vmadwop1
Thanks for the review, I was 13 when President Kennedy was killed. You brought back some good and bad memories. I'll cherish the Beatles. I got to see them in 1965 in Chicago. Thanks Stella
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Sep 02 '08
10:37 am PDT
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Re: Hiya (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider,  in Music
Hiya Smorgy,
Thanks very much for the comments. You made my day!
Don :)
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Mar 22 '08
6:45 am PDT
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Hiya (Reply to this comment)
by smorg
Every review you write is so special, bro! Thanks for sharing your life experience along with great music, too. :o)
I thought I knew my Beatles, but there are a few songs here I either haven't tried or have forgotten! I think I'll have to go raid my brother's music shelves for some Beatles recordings and fix that in a hurry!
Hope things are going well your way!
Cheerio,
Smorgy :o)... happily humming Black Bird to myself now
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Mar 21 '08
4:33 pm PDT
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Re: Browsing back through your back pages.. (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider, in Music
The Beatles truly are the soundtrack of our lives, Nick. Thanks for the neat comments.
Don :)
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Aug 02 '07
10:14 am PDT
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Browsing back through your back pages.. (Reply to this comment)
by NFP
...I couldn't resist reading this one and commenting. How can one find 20 songs to pick from among the hundreds of wonders these guys penned?
I guess I'd try and squeeze "Strawberry Fields" in there if I could. Like everyone else, I have so much personal nostalgia and history tied in to their songs that it's difficult to judge them on their objective merits. "Here Comes The Sun" and "Blue Jay Way" are such counterpoints and superb works that play to my moods. "Norwegian Wood" titillates if you let it. "Let It Be" is a timeless piece that was played at the funeral of the teenage son of friends of mine that brought everybody in the place to their knees from emotion. "Lady Madonna" and "Hey, Jude." And on and on.
So many songs, so many songs. Amazing. The best rock band ever, period. They redefined the genre.Sigh. Thanks, Don, I needed this.
nick
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Aug 01 '07
4:44 pm PDT
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Re: Soduk! (Kudos backwards!) (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider, in Music
LOL! Thanks for the great comments, Mike. I'm betting you could write a great "20 Fave Fab Four Songs Write-Off" Entry, too (I'm thinking that late entries would be cool with this Write-Off's sponsor Alex).
Have A Fab Weekend!
Don :)
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Jul 26 '07
6:11 am PDT
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Soduk! (Kudos backwards!) (Reply to this comment)
by seth25
Really heartfelt intro into those times, Don (yours and theirs).
Great selection too- it's always a tough one with them because there's just so damned many!
Beatles 65/Help/Revolver and Let it Be remain the constants for me- Let it Be being the most significant from the standpoint that, although they were falling apart, the album remains littered with some of the strongest, purest and most direct playing, composing and group contributions from each on the other's songs.
ie: Paul's bass work on I Me Mine and his piano on For You Blue (Georges stuff)
Ringo's tom work and George's lead on Let it Be
(Paul's had some good to great players- and even some icons play this song- no one has ever touched what those two committed on the original recording of this: pure, simple, direct and powerful)
John's scatting riffs and leadwork on Paul's Get back and Paul's bass work on John's Don't Let Me Down.
Good stuff.
Mike
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Jul 25 '07
10:04 am PDT
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Re: Singing here... (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider, in Music
Mia,
Thanks for the comments. Music bonds us all together, I think.
Don ;)
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Apr 21 '06
4:09 am PDT
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Singing here... (Reply to this comment)
by MamaMiaEtc
and thinking how amazing that I can sing every song on your list without a moment's hesitation, and I bet there are millions out there just like me, that's how powerful the Beatles' legacy is. My kids (ages 15 and 21) also were weaned on the Beatles, and have grown up to love music from Art Brut to Miles Davis. Thanks for your essay, it was great reading.
~Mia
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Apr 20 '06
9:58 am PDT
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Re: Great list! (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider, in Music
Tam,
Thanks!
Don :)
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Jan 09 '06
4:35 am PST
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Great list! (Reply to this comment)
by goodmama
My Dad played a lot of these songs on guitar when I was little. Love them!!! Great choices. -Tam
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Jan 08 '06
5:13 pm PST
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Re: It's so (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider, in Music
Marcy,
Thanks for those very sweet comments.
I loved Karen Carpenter, too --- she had one of best voices I've ever heard, and I miss her.
Don :)
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Jan 07 '06
3:54 am PST
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It's so (Reply to this comment)
by craftswoman
hard to choose a favorite from the Beatles. I had the Rubber Sole Album and a babysitter stole it from me. : (
I liked Ticket to Ride and I was thrilled when Karen Carpenter recorded it and put her own stamp on it. I'm a fan of her too.
I also like Got To Get You Into My Life and If I Fell or I'm Looking Through You (these are probably all from Rubber Sole ; )
That's a sweet story about your dad that you two saluted each other. Somebody blew up the photo of John-John when he was saluting his dad's casket and pasted it on a transformer box by a school near me. I pass it whenever I drive to the highway. It's a bit faded from the weather, making it appear a little ghostly.
Ringo did a PBS special not that long ago with George Harrison's son and Eric Clapton I think. I can't remember who else. Ringo is so likeable.
I enjoyed your review.
Marcy
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Jan 06 '06
4:13 pm PST
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Re: Can you believe. (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider, in Music
Susie,
You know, one of my favorite rock memories is from 1973 and watching NBC-TV's broadcast of "Elvis: Live From Hawaii" --- I was blown away by his stage presence and by his performance. If ever a guy commanded the world stage, he sure did.
Thanks for the comments.
Don :)
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Nov 30 '05
5:53 am PST
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Can you believe. (Reply to this comment)
by Susie-34668
I was born in England and loved Elvis. The Beatles didn't exist for me while he was around. I was so upset that he didn't come to England.
As I grew older I did buy Beatles 45's and 33's and appreciated the music they wrote.
18 years ago when we came to America to live, I gave away all my records except for the Elvis ones. I didn't find out until after I was here awhile that they were worth a lot of money.
You win some you lose some.
Great review.
Susie.
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Nov 30 '05
5:28 am PST
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Re: Hi (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider, in Music
Hi,
I appreciate the kind comments. Happy Holidays!
Don :)
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Nov 28 '05
11:58 pm PST
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Hi (Reply to this comment)
by northeastgal
Enjoyed reading your very well written review.
Wishing you the best.
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Nov 28 '05
10:17 pm PST
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Re: Brought back the days (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider, in Music
Hi Mike,
Thanks for those comments. "Norwegian Wood" is one of my all-time favorites, a list which in the case of Beatles' music changes a lot --- it's a beautiful song.
Don :)
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Nov 27 '05
11:58 am PST
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Brought back the days (Reply to this comment)
by mike.holmes
This was not only a trip down an autobiographical memory lane (and not boring in the least), that's an excellent list of songs. I would have added "Norwegian Wood" being the jazz nut that I am. It's been covered by numerous jazz folks (as have many of the songs you listed). Great music is great music no matter the genre employed. Thanks.
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Nov 27 '05
10:29 am PST
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Re: About This Review (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider, in Music
Virginia,
You are a very sweet person --- thanks!
Don :)
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Nov 25 '05
6:12 pm PST
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About This Review (Reply to this comment)
by Granniemose
Four words come to mind. Fascinating, Heartwarming, historical, and beautiful.
Virginia
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Nov 25 '05
3:06 pm PST
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Re: Don (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider, in Music
Paul,
Hearing from you in Iraq really makes this Thanksgiving a special one, my friend.
I hope the chow hall food was good. I think of all you guys "over there" all the time. Be safe.
Don :)
To everyone else, read Paul's most recent posting: http://www.epinions.com/content_4516847748
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Nov 25 '05
10:05 am PST
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Don (Reply to this comment)
by colonialpara
Actually got some internet access and was able to get here to epinions. Thanks for your comments on my last posting. And I really enjoyed this one, especially the references to your Dad's service.
Hope you and yours had a great Thanksgiving. I got a few hours off and actually had a great dinner (in a chow hall, can you believe it?).
Have a safe and Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
Cheers,
Paul
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Nov 25 '05
8:58 am PST
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: I believe this is... (Reply to this comment)
by AinsleyJo
Awllllllll...
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Nov 25 '05
12:49 am PST
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Re: What A Great Read! (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider, in Music
Deb,
Those comments really mean a lot to me --- thank you!
Don :)
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Nov 24 '05
11:20 pm PST
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: I believe this is... (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider, in Music
AJ,
Yep, when I blush, I really blush...
Don :)
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Nov 24 '05
11:18 pm PST
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What A Great Read! (Reply to this comment)
by ruby950
You certainly have come back strong with this very creative and touching review. I just loved it, Don!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Deb~
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Nov 24 '05
8:07 pm PST
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Re: Re: Re: Re: I believe this is... (Reply to this comment)
by AinsleyJo
You look like a fair-skinned person in your picture, so I bet it shows! You just might have to change your user name to Don Tomato!!! =)
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Nov 24 '05
4:31 pm PST
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Re: Re: Re: I believe this is... (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider, in Music
AJ,
I'm starting to blush...
Don :)
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Nov 24 '05
11:13 am PST
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Re: Very Interesting Review (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider, in Music
Casey,
Thanks very much, and all the best to you this holiday season.
Don :)
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Nov 24 '05
11:12 am PST
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