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Were the Beatles over rated?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Right I'm having a serious debate with a friend off here about this subject, I'm interested in your opinion but I won't express mine just yet.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Yes

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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts

not at all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Completely different era of music back then.

Personally I don’t think they’d stand a chance in today’s market. But back then they were ground breaking.

Most people thought guitar music was about to die and then the Beatles came along

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Absolutely and the most overrated Beatle was McCartney.Have you heard the frog song..Jesus titty Christ it makes me ears bleed.He even had his Mrs up on stage.

Theyre probably the most overrated band of all time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Completely different era of music back then.

Personally I don’t think they’d stand a chance in today’s market. But back then they were ground breaking.

Most people thought guitar music was about to die and then the Beatles came along "

Agreed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Our opinion absolutely shite

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By *ooby birdWoman
over a year ago

North West

Yes

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Ok mixed views but I see everyone's point. As for competing with today, I think they'd do really well as I can't think of any current music that compares it's all manufactured.

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By *itzhallMan
over a year ago

birchington

Yes

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By *retty womanWoman
over a year ago

Near Bournemouth

Definitely not over rated.

But Elvis was.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Absolutely and the most overrated Beatle was McCartney.Have you heard the frog song..Jesus titty Christ it makes me ears bleed.He even had his Mrs up on stage.

Theyre probably the most overrated band of all time."

Yes that was pretty awful but he's written alot for other people. I can't bare him he annoys me but I have to give it to his song writing.

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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago

Hillside desolate


"Definitely not over rated.

But Elvis was."

I like you

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By *retty womanWoman
over a year ago

Near Bournemouth


"Definitely not over rated.

But Elvis was.

I like you "

Thank you

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Our opinion absolutely shite "

Respect your honesty and your opinion.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Absolutely and the most overrated Beatle was McCartney.Have you heard the frog song..Jesus titty Christ it makes me ears bleed.He even had his Mrs up on stage.

Theyre probably the most overrated band of all time."

Are you thinking of Wings?

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon

Certainly not overrated at all. Fantastic songs and an incredible influence on styles and culture around the world.

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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts


"Ok mixed views but I see everyone's point. As for competing with today, I think they'd do really well as I can't think of any current music that compares it's all manufactured. "

and today, they have loads of electronic wizardry that was not available in those days, all they really had was 4 track recording too, unlike todays layering that makes todays music sound good

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hard to say.

Some of their stuff was just amazing and some was just utter tosh, that said at the time their was nothing like it.

I personally like about 75% of the stuff they released.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Ok mixed views but I see everyone's point. As for competing with today, I think they'd do really well as I can't think of any current music that compares it's all manufactured.

and today, they have loads of electronic wizardry that was not available in those days, all they really had was 4 track recording too, unlike todays layering that makes todays music sound good"

Exactly, it was more plug in and play back then.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don’t think so, although I’m not a fan I can see why they were lauded so much in their era.

I’d agree that music in general owes them much.

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

No

Rain

A Day in the Life

Tomorrow Never Knows

Here, There and Everywhere

In My Life

The Fool on the Hill

And Your Bird Can Sing

Plus loads more....

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Hard to say.

Some of their stuff was just amazing and some was just utter tosh, that said at the time their was nothing like it.

I personally like about 75% of the stuff they released. "

I think early stuff wasn't that good and George Martin had alot to do with the influence in arrangement but from rubber soul onwards it just got better all the time, better better better.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Absolutely and the most overrated Beatle was McCartney.Have you heard the frog song..Jesus titty Christ it makes me ears bleed.He even had his Mrs up on stage.

Theyre probably the most overrated band of all time.

Are you thinking of Wings? "

of course the frog song is from that era .My point is people think he's a great song writer yet the frog song is horrendous.I could list many songs McCartney wrote that are pure shite but that one boils my piss..

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"No

Rain

A Day in the Life

Tomorrow Never Knows

Here, There and Everywhere

In My Life

The Fool on the Hill

And Your Bird Can Sing

Plus loads more...."

Love it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Definitely not over rated.

But Elvis was.

I like you "

So do I

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nah, not at all. They were innovators!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I don’t think so, although I’m not a fan I can see why they were lauded so much in their era.

I’d agree that music in general owes them much."

A good view even though you're not a fan.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes queen were better

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

God yes

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By *ickyRoosterMan
over a year ago

Uppendown

Watch the documentary with George Martin when he gets various 'celebs' to sing his own favourite Beatles tracks. The best bits are when he talks about how the original tracks were put together. The rest of it isn't bad either.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Nah, not at all. They were innovators!"

Amen

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"Right I'm having a serious debate with a friend off here about this subject, I'm interested in your opinion but I won't express mine just yet. "

get out!!!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Watch the documentary with George Martin when he gets various 'celebs' to sing his own favourite Beatles tracks. The best bits are when he talks about how the original tracks were put together. The rest of it isn't bad either."

I love when he asked George Harrison what he didn't like and George replied well I don't like your tie for a start.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think the 2 with the most talent are the 2 who are no longer with us..

And why they made ringo a knight i have no idea..

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By *os19Man
over a year ago

Edmonton

I don’t think they were overrated how many of today stars will we remember in 10 years time.

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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts


"Yes queen were better "

different era

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tell you what Grime Music is overrated

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don’t think they were overrated how many of today stars will we remember in 10 years time."

I’ll tell you next century

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By *ickyRoosterMan
over a year ago

Uppendown


"I think the 2 with the most talent are the 2 who are no longer with us..

And why they made ringo a knight i have no idea.."

It was for his outstanding work on Thomas the Tank Engine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It was a different era then, in their time they were good. But a lot of the songs were run of the mill really. Plenty of other brilliant stuff came out when they were about. Yes I think they were overrated and Elvis too. XXX

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester


"Right I'm having a serious debate with a friend off here about this subject, I'm interested in your opinion but I won't express mine just yet. "

Yes

Never really got the hype but then nor did Elvis

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Massively over rated.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I think the 2 with the most talent are the 2 who are no longer with us..

And why they made ringo a knight i have no idea.."

George is my hero, such a lovely guy. John was a rogue but love him. Ring one of the most underrated drummers.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes,

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By *retty womanWoman
over a year ago

Near Bournemouth


"Definitely not over rated.

But Elvis was.

I like you

So do I "

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"It was a different era then, in their time they were good. But a lot of the songs were run of the mill really. Plenty of other brilliant stuff came out when they were about. Yes I think they were overrated and Elvis too. XXX"

Yes there were like the searchers and the hollies who were brilliant at harmonizing.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

The One Direction of their time.

Utter shatpank!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"The One Direction of their time.

Utter shatpank!"

How very dare you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nah.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Nah. "

Come on jim you can't do better than that.

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By *eep.Man
over a year ago

Just a background character


"Definitely not over rated.

But Elvis was."

I agree - never got the whole Elvis thing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The One Direction of their time.

Utter shatpank!"

You are probably right

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Right I'm having a serious debate with a friend off here about this subject, I'm interested in your opinion but I won't express mine just yet.

get out!!!!! "

Sorry

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

800 million McCartney is worth apparently. I think he needs to start spending a bit more!

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By *retty womanWoman
over a year ago

Near Bournemouth


"Definitely not over rated.

But Elvis was.

I agree - never got the whole Elvis thing. "

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"800 million McCartney is worth apparently. I think he needs to start spending a bit more! "

True, on what though?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Definitely not over rated.

But Elvis was.

I agree - never got the whole Elvis thing. "

What are you mad theres a reason hes the king pure master at performing and involving the fans

All the bugs did was bob there heads like they were winston the dog

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Definitely not over rated.

But Elvis was.

I agree - never got the whole Elvis thing.

What are you mad theres a reason hes the king pure master at performing and involving the fans

All the bugs did was bob there heads like they were winston the dog

"

Ooohhh harsh words my heart can't take it.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"800 million McCartney is worth apparently. I think he needs to start spending a bit more!

True, on what though? "

He could buy a tropical island, or build a hospital...or several! He could build a lot of social housing for 800 million....or I'd quite like a horse farm if he has some spare change!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Nah.

Come on jim you can't do better than that. "

The Beatles back catalogue speaks for itself.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7UjvdZm-Tu8

Tomorrow Never Knows - The Beatles - YouTube

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No. Not in the slightest. They were a huge inspiration to so many youngsters, they made music accessible to a whole new raft of bands who followed in their footsteps.

John Lennon was a musical genius, they sang gorgeous harmonies and made people smile with their style and charm. McC is a tit, but musically gifted, he wrote some fab stuff, also utter tosh, but most bands have some shit they'd rather remove from their catalogue of hits, surely?

Ringo can just fuck off, but Harrison was another gifted creator. They owe alot to the inventive creative genius that was George Martin.

Of their time, they were game changers. Now, would they stand a chance against modern music, it's open for debate for me, it's a yes from me. Why?

They wrote their own material

They could sing without auto tune

They didn't need gimmicks on stage

They played instruments

They were involved in actually producing the music too

Those things matter to me.

I could go on and on, but won't.

Definitely not over rated.

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By *retty womanWoman
over a year ago

Near Bournemouth


"Definitely not over rated.

But Elvis was.

I agree - never got the whole Elvis thing.

What are you mad theres a reason hes the king pure master at performing and involving the fans

All the bugs did was bob there heads like they were winston the dog

"

King of what? Stealing a genre!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No. Not in the slightest. They were a huge inspiration to so many youngsters, they made music accessible to a whole new raft of bands who followed in their footsteps.

John Lennon was a musical genius, they sang gorgeous harmonies and made people smile with their style and charm. McC is a tit, but musically gifted, he wrote some fab stuff, also utter tosh, but most bands have some shit they'd rather remove from their catalogue of hits, surely?

Ringo can just fuck off, but Harrison was another gifted creator. They owe alot to the inventive creative genius that was George Martin.

Of their time, they were game changers. Now, would they stand a chance against modern music, it's open for debate for me, it's a yes from me. Why?

They wrote their own material

They could sing without auto tune

They didn't need gimmicks on stage

They played instruments

They were involved in actually producing the music too

Those things matter to me.

I could go on and on, but won't.

Definitely not over rated.

"

Internet,

Meet Beatles’s spokesperson

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hard to say.

Some of their stuff was just amazing and some was just utter tosh, that said at the time their was nothing like it.

I personally like about 75% of the stuff they released.

I think early stuff wasn't that good and George Martin had alot to do with the influence in arrangement but from rubber soul onwards it just got better all the time, better better better. "

True, and of course we have them to thank for Matthew St / Cavern Quarter

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"No. Not in the slightest. They were a huge inspiration to so many youngsters, they made music accessible to a whole new raft of bands who followed in their footsteps.

John Lennon was a musical genius, they sang gorgeous harmonies and made people smile with their style and charm. McC is a tit, but musically gifted, he wrote some fab stuff, also utter tosh, but most bands have some shit they'd rather remove from their catalogue of hits, surely?

Ringo can just fuck off, but Harrison was another gifted creator. They owe alot to the inventive creative genius that was George Martin.

Of their time, they were game changers. Now, would they stand a chance against modern music, it's open for debate for me, it's a yes from me. Why?

They wrote their own material

They could sing without auto tune

They didn't need gimmicks on stage

They played instruments

They were involved in actually producing the music too

Those things matter to me.

I could go on and on, but won't.

Definitely not over rated.

"

I knew I could rely on you, x

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By *itty9899Man
over a year ago

Craggy Island

Oasis are overrated the Beatles are Not

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Hard to say.

Some of their stuff was just amazing and some was just utter tosh, that said at the time their was nothing like it.

I personally like about 75% of the stuff they released.

I think early stuff wasn't that good and George Martin had alot to do with the influence in arrangement but from rubber soul onwards it just got better all the time, better better better.

True, and of course we have them to thank for Matthew St / Cavern Quarter "

Our band used to play flannigans alot but pain in the arse getting gear in and out.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Oasis are overrated the Beatles are Not "

Very true, good man

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No. Not in the slightest. They were a huge inspiration to so many youngsters, they made music accessible to a whole new raft of bands who followed in their footsteps.

John Lennon was a musical genius, they sang gorgeous harmonies and made people smile with their style and charm. McC is a tit, but musically gifted, he wrote some fab stuff, also utter tosh, but most bands have some shit they'd rather remove from their catalogue of hits, surely?

Ringo can just fuck off, but Harrison was another gifted creator. They owe alot to the inventive creative genius that was George Martin.

Of their time, they were game changers. Now, would they stand a chance against modern music, it's open for debate for me, it's a yes from me. Why?

They wrote their own material

They could sing without auto tune

They didn't need gimmicks on stage

They played instruments

They were involved in actually producing the music too

Those things matter to me.

I could go on and on, but won't.

Definitely not over rated.

Internet,

Meet Beatles’s spokesperson "

Nah BananaMan, the daughter of a musician who was totally inspired by them, enough to start his own band as a working class lad. Spent my life hearing stories about them, rubbed off on me hugely.

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By *loswingersCouple
over a year ago

Gloucester


"No. Not in the slightest. They were a huge inspiration to so many youngsters, they made music accessible to a whole new raft of bands who followed in their footsteps.

John Lennon was a musical genius, they sang gorgeous harmonies and made people smile with their style and charm. McC is a tit, but musically gifted, he wrote some fab stuff, also utter tosh, but most bands have some shit they'd rather remove from their catalogue of hits, surely?

Ringo can just fuck off, but Harrison was another gifted creator. They owe alot to the inventive creative genius that was George Martin.

Of their time, they were game changers. Now, would they stand a chance against modern music, it's open for debate for me, it's a yes from me. Why?

They wrote their own material

They could sing without auto tune

They didn't need gimmicks on stage

They played instruments

They were involved in actually producing the music too

Those things matter to me.

I could go on and on, but won't.

Definitely not over rated.

"

Absolutely , and the fact that almost fifty years after their last record was made we are still talking about them proves that .

Same goes for Elvis who had such a look , a magnificent voice and such charisma .

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"No. Not in the slightest. They were a huge inspiration to so many youngsters, they made music accessible to a whole new raft of bands who followed in their footsteps.

John Lennon was a musical genius, they sang gorgeous harmonies and made people smile with their style and charm. McC is a tit, but musically gifted, he wrote some fab stuff, also utter tosh, but most bands have some shit they'd rather remove from their catalogue of hits, surely?

Ringo can just fuck off, but Harrison was another gifted creator. They owe alot to the inventive creative genius that was George Martin.

Of their time, they were game changers. Now, would they stand a chance against modern music, it's open for debate for me, it's a yes from me. Why?

They wrote their own material

They could sing without auto tune

They didn't need gimmicks on stage

They played instruments

They were involved in actually producing the music too

Those things matter to me.

I could go on and on, but won't.

Definitely not over rated.

Internet,

Meet Beatles’s spokesperson

Nah BananaMan, the daughter of a musician who was totally inspired by them, enough to start his own band as a working class lad. Spent my life hearing stories about them, rubbed off on me hugely. "

That's lovely to hear, I might know him.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hard to say.

Some of their stuff was just amazing and some was just utter tosh, that said at the time their was nothing like it.

I personally like about 75% of the stuff they released.

I think early stuff wasn't that good and George Martin had alot to do with the influence in arrangement but from rubber soul onwards it just got better all the time, better better better.

True, and of course we have them to thank for Matthew St / Cavern Quarter "

Totally. GM was a truly gifted dude in his own right.

Have to say though, Octopuses Garden.... Some fucker should be whipped for that five chord piece of shite. My arse is more musical after baked beans than that pile of cat vomit.

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By *oshmoleCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire

Hugely overrated. Without George Martin they'd have been nothing.

Favourite Lennon quote - when asked if Ringo was the best drummer in the world, he replied, " Ringo is not even the best drummer in the Beatles".

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By *ookingforlustMan
over a year ago

northants


"Our opinion absolutely shite "

I concur

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don’t start me on this.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think the 2 with the most talent are the 2 who are no longer with us..

And why they made ringo a knight i have no idea..

George is my hero, such a lovely guy. John was a rogue but love him. Ring one of the most underrated drummers. "

Just a shame he is probably better known as the voice of Thomas the Tank Engine

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Hugely overrated. Without George Martin they'd have been nothing.

Favourite Lennon quote - when asked if Ringo was the best drummer in the world, he replied, " Ringo is not even the best drummer in the Beatles".

"

I was talking about that quote today with my dad.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I think the 2 with the most talent are the 2 who are no longer with us..

And why they made ringo a knight i have no idea..

George is my hero, such a lovely guy. John was a rogue but love him. Ring one of the most underrated drummers.

Just a shame he is probably better known as the voice of Thomas the Tank Engine "

He's done quite a bit with Joe Walsh out of the eagles though.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Don’t start me on this."

Come on tame lad, give it to me.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Hard to say.

Some of their stuff was just amazing and some was just utter tosh, that said at the time their was nothing like it.

I personally like about 75% of the stuff they released.

I think early stuff wasn't that good and George Martin had alot to do with the influence in arrangement but from rubber soul onwards it just got better all the time, better better better.

True, and of course we have them to thank for Matthew St / Cavern Quarter

Totally. GM was a truly gifted dude in his own right.

Have to say though, Octopuses Garden.... Some fucker should be whipped for that five chord piece of shite. My arse is more musical after baked beans than that pile of cat vomit. "

Yeh but the best bit of that song is Georges riff at the beginning.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, they were shit.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hard to say.

Some of their stuff was just amazing and some was just utter tosh, that said at the time their was nothing like it.

I personally like about 75% of the stuff they released.

I think early stuff wasn't that good and George Martin had alot to do with the influence in arrangement but from rubber soul onwards it just got better all the time, better better better.

True, and of course we have them to thank for Matthew St / Cavern Quarter

Totally. GM was a truly gifted dude in his own right.

Have to say though, Octopuses Garden.... Some fucker should be whipped for that five chord piece of shite. My arse is more musical after baked beans than that pile of cat vomit.

Yeh but the best bit of that song is Georges riff at the beginning. "

It's the only part worth listening to.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Absolutely not, 50 years on and their music is still talked about and repeatedly played on the radio, which current group will repeat this?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Yes, they were shit."

Ok Drago, thank you for opinion I've now got to count all these up and if I lose it's gonna cost me dinner.

Any chance of changing your mind?

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By *uddlybear2015Man
over a year ago

BEDFORD

In the eye,or ear,of the beholder I guess.Not a personal fave of mine but that they wrote some great songs is undeniable.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"In the eye,or ear,of the beholder I guess.Not a personal fave of mine but that they wrote some great songs is undeniable. "

Thank you.

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over a year ago


"Absolutely not, 50 years on and their music is still talked about and repeatedly played on the radio, which current group will repeat this? "

I can't think of any current group, I think Coldplay are probably most well known but have become to commercialised.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not a fan personally

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Not a fan personally "

Ok, so overrated or not?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hard to say.

Some of their stuff was just amazing and some was just utter tosh, that said at the time their was nothing like it.

I personally like about 75% of the stuff they released.

I think early stuff wasn't that good and George Martin had alot to do with the influence in arrangement but from rubber soul onwards it just got better all the time, better better better.

True, and of course we have them to thank for Matthew St / Cavern Quarter

Our band used to play flannigans alot but pain in the arse getting gear in and out. "

I do like it there, always a good night.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Hard to say.

Some of their stuff was just amazing and some was just utter tosh, that said at the time their was nothing like it.

I personally like about 75% of the stuff they released.

I think early stuff wasn't that good and George Martin had alot to do with the influence in arrangement but from rubber soul onwards it just got better all the time, better better better.

True, and of course we have them to thank for Matthew St / Cavern Quarter

Our band used to play flannigans alot but pain in the arse getting gear in and out.

I do like it there, always a good night. "

Yeh always a good atmosphere.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think the 2 with the most talent are the 2 who are no longer with us..

And why they made ringo a knight i have no idea.."

My god! Have you not seen Thomas The Tank Engine?!?!?

Oh, and The Beatles rocked by the way

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon


"Definitely not over rated.

But Elvis was.

I agree - never got the whole Elvis thing. "

Why would you, you weren’t born.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I think the 2 with the most talent are the 2 who are no longer with us..

And why they made ringo a knight i have no idea..

My god! Have you not seen Thomas The Tank Engine?!?!?

Oh, and The Beatles rocked by the way "

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By *hubaysiWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

They were fitting for their era.

Eleanor Rigby is an excellent song.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

It's a bit like asking was the steam train a polluting mode of transport or was the industrial revolution environmentally friendly because with hindsight the answer or opinion is swayed by the time since etc..

At the time they were ground breaking because at the time it was a different scene musically and culturally than it is now..

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"They were fitting for their era.

Eleanor Rigby is an excellent song."

That's a very marmite song, thank you. X

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"It's a bit like asking was the steam train a polluting mode of transport or was the industrial revolution environmentally friendly because with hindsight the answer or opinion is swayed by the time since etc..

At the time they were ground breaking because at the time it was a different scene musically and culturally than it is now.. "

I've always wondered was most of it a hype because of change in cultural society but I do think the later years were just genius.

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over a year ago

Early stuff was bouncy crap.

Later on their lyrics were incredible last 3 it 4 years together were their best

There were musicians around at the time who were way better than they were The Beatles were just marketed better

Elvis, like Michael Buble etc are glorified karaoke singers

Ringo Starr was an innovative drink drummer who has inspired many of today’s drumming greats. The jive about her m not being the best drummer in the Beatles was supported by he wasn’t the best in his own house. His son would replace Keith Moon in the Who

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay

For those asking whose music will last 50 years.

What about the Rolling Stones? Formed in 62 and out on tour this year.

And far better than the Beatles.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Early stuff was bouncy crap.

Later on their lyrics were incredible last 3 it 4 years together were their best

There were musicians around at the time who were way better than they were The Beatles were just marketed better

Elvis, like Michael Buble etc are glorified karaoke singers

Ringo Starr was an innovative drink drummer who has inspired many of today’s drumming greats. The jive about her m not being the best drummer in the Beatles was supported by he wasn’t the best in his own house. His son would replace Keith Moon in the Who "

Yes, didn't He also drum for oasis for a while?

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


"It's a bit like asking was the steam train a polluting mode of transport or was the industrial revolution environmentally friendly because with hindsight the answer or opinion is swayed by the time since etc..

At the time they were ground breaking because at the time it was a different scene musically and culturally than it is now..

I've always wondered was most of it a hype because of change in cultural society but I do think the later years were just genius. "

It needs to be looked at or just from the music, I like most of their stuff but not all but for the kids who in the late 50s and early 60s who had no multi channel TV, no radio 1 even then such bands were a light in the greyness that was this country music and culture wise..

Since then we have pretty much seen many new genre's but before then it was a dirth of pop music and they were at that time something different..

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"It's a bit like asking was the steam train a polluting mode of transport or was the industrial revolution environmentally friendly because with hindsight the answer or opinion is swayed by the time since etc..

At the time they were ground breaking because at the time it was a different scene musically and culturally than it is now..

I've always wondered was most of it a hype because of change in cultural society but I do think the later years were just genius.

It needs to be looked at or just from the music, I like most of their stuff but not all but for the kids who in the late 50s and early 60s who had no multi channel TV, no radio 1 even then such bands were a light in the greyness that was this country music and culture wise..

Since then we have pretty much seen many new genre's but before then it was a dirth of pop music and they were at that time something different..

"

I wonder if a band from today if take back in time could achieve that and it would be interesting to see how their influence could have had the same impact.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Yes, they were shit.

Ok Drago, thank you for opinion I've now got to count all these up and if I lose it's gonna cost me dinner.

Any chance of changing your mind? "

Happy to help, but no I really never liked them...

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

Whether you like The Beatles or not, not sure how anyone could say they were overrated - their legacy and influence lives on in so many artists today for one thing. Just the sheer volume of hits, and record sales they had is another indicator. Sure the early years were a bit "boy band" but get past that to Revolver, Rubber Soul and beyond and they came into their own.

The fact there's probably a tiny minority of people on the planet that couldn't name a Beatles song is another factor in just how huge they were - you couldn't say that about many artists either past or present.

All of the above and more show they weren't overrated - whether they were/are liked by everyone is a completely different (and subjective) matter.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well they lasted how long compared to the rolling Stones?

I think The Who were more influential

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Hell yes. They sound like they're singing nursery rhymes.

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff


"Hugely overrated. Without George Martin they'd have been nothing.

Favourite Lennon quote - when asked if Ringo was the best drummer in the world, he replied, " Ringo is not even the best drummer in the Beatles".

I was talking about that quote today with my dad. "

It’s bollocks though. I think Ringo is a bit of a tit, but the idea that he was a crap drummer was way off the mark.

He’s actually a pretty unique, amazing drummer. Don’t take it from me - there’s a YouTube clip where the likes of Dave Grohl, Jim Keltner, Stuart Copeland and other greats queue up to say how good he was.

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit


"Hell yes. They sound like they're singing nursery rhymes."

Agree some of the early stuff can sound that way but how you could say that about the likes of A Day In The Life, Fool On The Hill, Something, Taxman and many more is beyond me

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By *hips n FursMan
over a year ago

Huddersfield

They have their place in music history,but four years late along came one of the most influential bands...THE KINKS.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No

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By *loswingersCouple
over a year ago

Gloucester


"Hell yes. They sound like they're singing nursery rhymes.

Agree some of the early stuff can sound that way but how you could say that about the likes of A Day In The Life, Fool On The Hill, Something, Taxman and many more is beyond me"

And helter skelter , Get Back , Let it Be , Hey Jude and so many more . It’s beyond me too .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, they went from mundane to self indulgent,

Give me the Stones, or the Links, music which still moves me.

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over a year ago

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

Mind you st least they aren't dragging themselves back.

Unlike Abba....why Oh why?

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham


"Hell yes. They sound like they're singing nursery rhymes.

Agree some of the early stuff can sound that way but how you could say that about the likes of A Day In The Life, Fool On The Hill, Something, Taxman and many more is beyond me"

Yeah of course I don't mean all their songs. But plenty of their 'radio friendly' 'popular' tunes.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Well they lasted how long compared to the rolling Stones?

I think The Who were more influential "

The who again? I love them but don't know about being more influential.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Hugely overrated. Without George Martin they'd have been nothing.

Favourite Lennon quote - when asked if Ringo was the best drummer in the world, he replied, " Ringo is not even the best drummer in the Beatles".

I was talking about that quote today with my dad.

It’s bollocks though. I think Ringo is a bit of a tit, but the idea that he was a crap drummer was way off the mark.

He’s actually a pretty unique, amazing drummer. Don’t take it from me - there’s a YouTube clip where the likes of Dave Grohl, Jim Keltner, Stuart Copeland and other greats queue up to say how good he was."

He has the best solid timing ever.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"They have their place in music history,but four years late along came one of the most influential bands...THE KINKS."

Kinks were class but not many tunes though.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"No"

Thank you jane.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm not a big fan but only people who know little about popular music would say that the Beatles were overrated.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Personally I love them but that's just taste I guess.

Overrated, well if you care to watch interviews with countless fellow musicians you'll see they were highly respected amongst they're peers which says more than randomers on here with personal opinions, on another side note practically everybody who's anybody in music has covered beetle songs so again that's not a sign of an overrated band or talentless musicians.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hugely overrated. Without George Martin they'd have been nothing.

Favourite Lennon quote - when asked if Ringo was the best drummer in the world, he replied, " Ringo is not even the best drummer in the Beatles".

I was talking about that quote today with my dad.

It’s bollocks though. I think Ringo is a bit of a tit, but the idea that he was a crap drummer was way off the mark.

He’s actually a pretty unique, amazing drummer. Don’t take it from me - there’s a YouTube clip where the likes of Dave Grohl, Jim Keltner, Stuart Copeland and other greats queue up to say how good he was.

He has the best solid timing ever. "

Ringo isn’t a bad drummer at all, nor is he a great drummer. What boosts him in most people’s eyes is a pair of rose tinted glasses and a big dose of nostalgia.

He was a fitting drummer for the style of music they played.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Personally I love them but that's just taste I guess.

Overrated, well if you care to watch interviews with countless fellow musicians you'll see they were highly respected amongst they're peers which says more than randomers on here with personal opinions, on another side note practically everybody who's anybody in music has covered beetle songs so again that's not a sign of an overrated band or talentless musicians."

Totally agree!

Think of your favourite artists...the chances are they will cite the Beatles as one of their major influences. And that includes musicians from all genres, whether it be punk or pop or anything in between. You might not like them personally but, there is no denying the influence they have had on everything that came after. That's not the legacy of an over rated band. So, definitely not over rated in my opinion or, any of the other musicians I love and listen too!

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over a year ago


"Personally I love them but that's just taste I guess.

Overrated, well if you care to watch interviews with countless fellow musicians you'll see they were highly respected amongst they're peers which says more than randomers on here with personal opinions, on another side note practically everybody who's anybody in music has covered beetle songs so again that's not a sign of an overrated band or talentless musicians.

Totally agree!

Think of your favourite artists...the chances are they will cite the Beatles as one of their major influences. And that includes musicians from all genres, whether it be punk or pop or anything in between. You might not like them personally but, there is no denying the influence they have had on everything that came after. That's not the legacy of an over rated band. So, definitely not over rated in my opinion or, any of the other musicians I love and listen too!"

.

In my life and something and quite possibly the two greatest songs ever written.

There simplicity at its purest form

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