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Re: Over 40 yrs ago (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider
Cool story, Susie!
Don :)
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Jul 10 '06
5:56 am PDT
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Over 40 yrs ago (Reply to this comment)
by susiewho
My sister completely covered her walls and mirrors with pictures of the Beatles-I mean COMPLETELY-she was crazy about them-me I was a Baez fan
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Jul 09 '06
12:50 pm PDT
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Re: As always... (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider
Vasilis,
Thanks for reading the review and for your comments.
Given the choice, I'll always take listening to the original Beatles' recordings over any cover versions.
Don :)
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Sep 10 '05
1:54 am PDT
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As always... (Reply to this comment)
by lammet
...a most comprehensive and helpful review. Great job Don.
But. A compilation of other singers performing Beatles songs? Hmmm...
I mean, we're talking the Beatles here. Not some composer of note or maybe a successful songwriter but - the Beatles. Part of the immense joy of listening to their songs is their performing them. They, not somebody else. They, in their unique instrument playing, their inimitable singing and, in later years, even their own engineering. When someone else performs a Beatles song all we have is a rendition of the melody - all else is lost.
I can happily discuss whether Kleber's reading of Beethoven's 7th (as an example) is 'tighter' than Karajian's; but to debate whether the Kings version of 'For noone' (as an example) is (even) as enjoyable as the original, seems kind of pointless. What have the Kings done - changed the horn to a trumpet - or did away with it altogether?
To be fair, I haven't listened to the album/s you review. Maybe every track is as far removed from the original and as musically worthy as Joe Cocker's stunning 'With a little help from my friends'. Somehow, reading the list of performers, I suspect not.
Just my take, of course :o)
Vasilis
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Sep 08 '05
5:21 pm PDT
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Re: Hi There Dan (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider
Virginia,
Thanks for the comments. Your son is so lucky to have those special memories to look back on --- very cool!!!
Don :)
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Nov 24 '04
7:30 am PST
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Hi There Dan (Reply to this comment)
by Granniemose
Sorry I am late to rate this, but I have to tell you that it is a great review. It brings back memories. My oldest boy was in a high school band at the time that did pretty well locally. They played for high school dances, College frat house parties, teen birthday parties and such. My son put himself through his first year at Ohio State from what he earned with that band. The point of this is that one of the kid's father was a policeman who was assigned to guard the Beetles when they played in Cleveland. He got some great shots of the group behind the scenes, and you can imagine how the boys treasured those pictures - and their girl friends even more. I loved every word of your review - Great job as always.
Virginia
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Oct 25 '04
6:07 am PDT
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Re: fan here too (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider
Thank you, Jan!
Don :)
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Oct 02 '04
6:38 am PDT
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fan here too (Reply to this comment)
by jankp
Stellar job, Don!
Jan
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Sep 24 '04
12:40 am PDT
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Re: The Beatles defined my generation (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider
Hey Robin,
I wish I had seen The Beatles on stage --- I can only imagine how exciting that was.
Don :)
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Sep 12 '04
7:39 am PDT
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The Beatles defined my generation (Reply to this comment)
by RobinLynn
Sounds like a CD I need to get. I'm showing my age, but I actually got to see the Beatles when they performed on their very first U.S. tour in '64 on Miami Beach for the Ed Sullivan show. Yes, I was one of those insane girls with the funny glasses that they always show in those grainy old black and white films! I am sure I would really enjoy this tribute to them.
Great review!
Robin
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Sep 12 '04
3:39 am PDT
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Re: Were you a Laura Branigan fan? (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider
Hey Fraz,
I did like Laura's music. I'll have to see what's out there on CD for review --- thanks!
Don :)
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Sep 10 '04
11:50 pm PDT
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Were you a Laura Branigan fan? (Reply to this comment)
by frazzledspice
(Yes, I know it doesn't have anything to do with the Beatles...)
We just loved listening to Branigan, and couldn't believe she had died so suddenly.
Might you be reviewing one of her albums soon?
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Sep 10 '04
10:25 am PDT
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Re: 40 years (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider
Hi Barbara,
Thanks for the comments. Time does fly, doesn't it?
Don :)
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Sep 08 '04
6:20 pm PDT
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40 years (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
Oh My God, it's so hard to believe time passes so quickly...
This was a great tribute, I enjoyed reading it immensely,
Cheers,
Barbara
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Sep 08 '04
9:54 am PDT
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Re: The Big 4-OH!!! (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider
Hey AJ,
I *wish* I had seen The Beatles --- you got to see them!!! Very cool!
I have seen Ringo's All-Star Band, though... okay, it's just not the same...
Don :)
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Sep 07 '04
7:31 pm PDT
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The Big 4-OH!!! (Reply to this comment)
by AinsleyJo
It's amazing that it's really been 40 years since I was standing on a folding chair, waving my sweater, and screaming--and almost wetting my pants when George looked in my direction (not literally--just an expression! LOLOLOL)!!!
Thanks for alerting me to this album! Gotta get it into my life!!!
Hugs!
AJ :o)
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Sep 07 '04
7:19 pm PDT
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Re: Very thorough (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider
Hi Richie,
I think this would make a cool gift for a Beatles' fan --- I'm enjoying it.
Don :)
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Sep 07 '04
2:35 pm PDT
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Re: howdy don (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider
Hi Danny,
Thanks for the comments. Hmmm, "Don Krider, Rock Historian" --- does have a ring to it at that!
Don :)
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Sep 07 '04
2:32 pm PDT
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Very thorough (Reply to this comment)
by hrdude65
My friend is a Beatles fan and has a birthday coming up. Now I know what to get him. In fact, I want to get this myself. Cool review.
-Richie :P
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Sep 07 '04
2:19 pm PDT
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howdy don (Reply to this comment)
by yippeskipee
nother nice review. Have you applied for like historian status on everything you like? you could probabaly make big bucks!
peace and love
danny
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Sep 07 '04
9:31 am PDT
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Re: . (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider
The Epinions.Com Category rocks and we salute you!!!
Don :)
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Sep 07 '04
6:17 am PDT
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by lambchops
You are welcome as always.
Shelly.
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Sep 07 '04
5:08 am PDT
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