Every Sound There Is: How a Revolver Deep Cut Maps The Beatles' Past, Present and Future

As is the case most weeks, I went in to this one unsure of whether I'd have anything to say about this song. Sure, I like it, but what's to explore beyond that?
And as is the case most weeks, a single listen told me everything I needed to know and then some. It turns out that this might be a song about Hamburg, about Mozart, and about artistic evolution. Or maybe it's just about Frank Sinatra and his you-know-what. Who can say for sure? Oh, and stick around for updates about a certain yellow sub.
I enjoyed this episode for all the normal reasons, but also because I got to play one of THE best Beatle riffs, as well as not one, not two, but three separate, grade-A bass lines for the same song. Damn, Mr. McC. I guess they don't call him "Sir" for naught.
Also, the cat tried to eat the microphone again.
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Happy Friday, folks!
0:00 hello!
1:08 what's it all about, Johnny?
3:12 musical motif #1
7:05 an unintentional digression
8:32 an intentional difression
10:21 musical motif #2
12:03 evolution of a song
15:55 in sum!
17:40 a giggle among friends
18:20 a submarine update!
18:46 goodbye!
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  • @fathommusicnz
    @fathommusicnz20 күн бұрын

    When in their career do you think the Beatles were at their peak?

  • @theasphaltworld849

    @theasphaltworld849

    20 күн бұрын

    They produced some great work throughout their career, but for me Rubber Soul and Revolver are "the peak" While they were undoubtedly massive in 1964 circa A Hard Day's Night, and for all the enduring work they created afterwards, on Rubber Soul and Revolver you get the best of both worlds: innovation and consistently strong songwriting played with the energy of a white hot live band and the enthusiasm of four guys who still enjoyed being Beatles.

  • @alexcant2310

    @alexcant2310

    20 күн бұрын

    For me abbey road demonstrates all of they could do, it's got the classic songs, it's got the psychedelic jams and the band is as tight as it was, with amazing stereo production and the best mixing they've had

  • @nigeldelrocket

    @nigeldelrocket

    20 күн бұрын

    Every new disc! There were many peaks. Aside from this McCartney was at the top of his game in 1968. My opinion.

  • @davidcarter5038

    @davidcarter5038

    20 күн бұрын

    For me, as time passes the beatles skills and ambitions increase but as they develop, they do so in different directions and become less of a band and more of four individuals and a backing group. Revolver is the peak in the curve where skill, ambition and group unity come together to produce a cohesive piece of work.

  • @scottrumsbymusic

    @scottrumsbymusic

    20 күн бұрын

    If I had to take only one album it would be Abbey Road 🚶🏼‍♂️🚶🏻‍♂️🚶🏼‍♀️ 🚶🏼

  • @chrisdelisle3954
    @chrisdelisle395419 күн бұрын

    Those "Revolver"-era guitar sounds were the best guitar sounds they ever came up with. Specifically, this song, "Rain," "She Said She Said" and "Paperback Writer."

  • @paulbadoo9326

    @paulbadoo9326

    19 күн бұрын

    Also the drum sounds of Revolver are outstanding. The "Tomorrow never knows" drum loop was so influential.

  • @vinceinhouston4338

    @vinceinhouston4338

    19 күн бұрын

    I think it was in the Anthology where Paul talked about the symbiosis between the Beatles and the Byrds. He says something about the Byrds being influenced by them and adding "that jangly thing" presumably the 12 string Rickenbacker. Then the Beatles heard them and were influenced adding "the jangley thing". This song an Mr. Tambourine, to me have similarities because of the Beatle sounding falsetto harmonies as well as the signature Rickenbacker sound. While I like the Byrds, I have to say, there is something about the presense in Beatles songs that lands closer to my heart. Call it the hook or the musicality, but there is something about the Beatles' songwriting that speaks to me more. Be it the choice of subject matter or the turn of phrase in the actual lyrical word choices, the words comfortable. The same goes for the music. That goes beyond growing up listening to their songs and being familliar with them, as someone suggested to me before. I remember as a teen in the '80s, getting my first British import versions of Rubber Soul and Revolver and getting to hear the tracks cut off of the American releases. I had never heard the non single songs like, Dr. Roberts, And Your Bird Can Sing, If I Needed Someone etc. Even though I may not have heard those songs, they immediately "fit" into my musical lexicon.

  • @BigBri550

    @BigBri550

    19 күн бұрын

    "She Said She Said" stands apart. The guitars are fantastic (original mono mix)

  • @huskyjerk

    @huskyjerk

    18 күн бұрын

    I agree. Well said. Well spoken, young man.

  • @robphilpott43

    @robphilpott43

    18 күн бұрын

    Plus And Your Bird Can Sing

  • @joejohnston3591
    @joejohnston359119 күн бұрын

    The whole album is a magical bridge, from the past, to forever!

  • @blacksunfish
    @blacksunfish18 күн бұрын

    AYBCS is not just my favorite Beatles track, it is my all-time favorite song. The harmony guitars launched a thousand ships. This song not only invented power pop, it perfected it, never to be surpassed.

  • @adamsacks5525

    @adamsacks5525

    16 күн бұрын

    Bravo!

  • @patricksmith4424

    @patricksmith4424

    12 күн бұрын

    The lead riff, itself is out on its own and is actually really difficult to play. Yet another first for the fabs.

  • @atgdcommish608

    @atgdcommish608

    4 күн бұрын

    My younger brother is a heavy metal guitarist and thought he didn't like the Beatles. When I played this song for him, his eyes lit up.

  • @jnagarya519
    @jnagarya51919 күн бұрын

    That guitar riff FLOORED guitarists of the day.

  • @204776439

    @204776439

    13 күн бұрын

    Yes this is one of their songs I kinda skipped over when I was a kid discovering them, so much music and I went for all their more rocking or weird stuff. But some like this one I didn’t get until much later and yes knowing what I know about guitar playing today I see that is some wicked genius double riffing

  • @MrModway

    @MrModway

    12 күн бұрын

    The riff is all George John had no part in it

  • @jnagarya519

    @jnagarya519

    12 күн бұрын

    @@MrModway The riff is BOTH Paul and George. Gad, the BS defenses of little put-upon puppy-dog George that necessitates attacking John. The song originates with JOHN, like it or not. The lyrics and music are John's LEARN the basic facts: John had a band. Paul wanted in. He auditioned by playing a song for John. John made the decision to let him in. Paul had a friend, George Harrison, who followed Paul (and John) around like a puppy dog. Paul finally had George AUDITION for the band TO JOHN. It was JOHN who made the decision to let George join JOHN'S band. Paul and John's songwriting success was phenomenal, and it made sense not to screw with it. And George's songwriting was not up to their standard. And the "Do You Want to Know a Secret" was written FOR George, and its limited melody range is because, as John said, George had LIMITED vocal range. The original story about George's song -- the MUSICAL performance of which is awesome, because Paul and John could focus exclusively on playing without singing -- "Don't Bother Me" was that others, in view of John and Paul's success as songwriters, were asking him why he wasn't writing songs, and his response was, "Don't bother me". George did have the luck, though, of being right there when John and Paul were writing hugely successful songs, so got FREE LESSONS in how to write songs. And yet, as late as the "Get Back" sessions, John had to tell George a basic of how to write a lyric: in view of the fact that writing is REwritng, if one doesn't get the right words the first time around, one uses some approximation or place-holder until during rewrites the writing comes more and more together. It isn't bad enough that George fans -- like Paul fans -- can't handle the least criticism of either; George fans have to exaggerate George's talents and accomplishments because they feel the need to do his passive-aggressive whining for him.

  • @rrdream2400

    @rrdream2400

    11 күн бұрын

    @@jnagarya519 John wrote the chords, melody and most of the lyrics but Paul and George both wrote and played that guitar riff. That comment didn't sound like an attack nearly as much as you calling George a puppy-dog, think about it.

  • @jnagarya519

    @jnagarya519

    10 күн бұрын

    @@rrdream2400 George was like a puppy-dog following John and Pal around. That continued with the disregard of his songwriting. And his songwriting was not up to their standard until much later. There's a difference between you and I: I was there. You're a newbie.

  • @maynardchapman2759
    @maynardchapman275919 күн бұрын

    That's a great breakdown of why they were revolutionary.

  • @jamesarmstrong9845
    @jamesarmstrong984517 күн бұрын

    Your love of the Beatles is contagious. Happy and fresh you are.

  • @thomasoa
    @thomasoa19 күн бұрын

    I, born in the mid 60s was raised on Beatles - it was our bedtime music. But being in the states, we didn't get this song on our version of Revolver, so when I heard it in the 80s, it was like finding a new Beatles song.

  • @vinceinhouston4338

    @vinceinhouston4338

    19 күн бұрын

    Exactly my experience. While Yesterday, Day Tripper, Nowhere Man, Drive My Car and We Can Work It Out got a lot of radio play as singles or even B-sides, the other songs were "new" to me when I finally got the import versions with the original track listings. That's when I first learned about the Butcher Cover version of Yesterday and Today and the symbolism of the cover that was later denied (Capitol having "cut up" their albums/babies) It seems preposterous that it was done, but now at least the albums can be bought in tact as was meant to be.

  • @davidholden4543
    @davidholden454319 күн бұрын

    Thank you algorithm for bringing me here. As a lifelong musician, i appreciated the depth this video went into. Subscribed! ❤

  • @vincentcrici1560
    @vincentcrici156018 күн бұрын

    I am so impressed with your insight on the guitar and vocal harmonies-you are right on about the 3 voices making a 4th element to their sound...especially coming from such a young musician... you also get an A+

  • @evanleehome2178
    @evanleehome217819 күн бұрын

    This song has been recognized and dissected a lot lately -- and deserves it. More than 60 years on, discoveries anew. Excellent and informative reaction, Fathom.

  • @GDawg2K2
    @GDawg2K219 күн бұрын

    I've been playing Beatle songs for 50yr. While spending many hours discussing & pondering what it was that hooked me & millions of others that Sun night watching Ed Sullivan. Best I can determine it was the blend of their voices that turned a would-be major league baseball player into a long hair gtr player in just under 1hr. Much to the horror of my parents!

  • @delmarrosa8596
    @delmarrosa859617 күн бұрын

    Wow, what a fabulous breakdown of a great song! I'm almost 60, and I'm still learning something new about one of my favorite bands on the planet! Great job, thank you!!!

  • @michaelselfe5320
    @michaelselfe532018 күн бұрын

    I could listen/watch you talking about Beatles songs all day!

  • @253spkelly253
    @253spkelly25319 күн бұрын

    Wow, I’m half way through the video and think I found a new favorite channel… the mix of knowledge, fascination, and appreciation is wonderful!

  • @charlesfenton2063

    @charlesfenton2063

    16 күн бұрын

    Oh yeah. I found her recently. She's very good!

  • @markboyd9275
    @markboyd927519 күн бұрын

    This is quickly becoming one of my favorite channels. Too talented for KZread…

  • @jabberbone1

    @jabberbone1

    19 күн бұрын

    I wholly agree with that assessment.

  • @mikeforbes7705
    @mikeforbes770520 күн бұрын

    AYBCS is about, IMHO, a metaphor for materialism. The girl has everything, been everywhere, but shows little interest in the singer, and only gets unhappy when her new bright & shiny toy no longer works. It's actually a pretty forward-looking song considering our addiction to devices and the way we accumulate and collect the latest, shiny object. Great video! I love your channel so much.

  • @roberthubal6278

    @roberthubal6278

    19 күн бұрын

    I saw video on frank Sinatra and your bird. It was pretty convincing.

  • @Riddim4

    @Riddim4

    19 күн бұрын

    I’m very impressed with the depth and quality of your video, your musical knowledge and ability to play what you reference, your video production chops, and what must have been a ton of time and effort in gathering all the referenced video clips. Much respect.

  • @alanstein5930

    @alanstein5930

    19 күн бұрын

    Yes, I have thought EXACTLY the same thing for a while. I believe the essence of that message lies in these lines: "When your prized possessions/ Start to weigh you down Look in my direction/ I'll be 'round I'll be 'round" I believe the narrator is telling his girlfriend (or "bird" in 60's English vernacular) that if or when she changes her priorities, and realizes that materialism is not what's of central importance in life, then perhaps they'll be able to re-connect at that time.

  • @rayedenpoet6774
    @rayedenpoet677419 күн бұрын

    This was both entertaining and very enlightening. Your joy in what you're doing comes across really well.

  • @nolarobert
    @nolarobert19 күн бұрын

    As a tight, coherent group working together, I agree that Revolver was the creative peak for the band. They would still create high-level work on future albums but more as individuals with the others as their session musicians versus active collaborators.

  • @TheJayson8899

    @TheJayson8899

    18 күн бұрын

    Not entirely true, to the point where I’d call this a myth, and if it started anywhere, it’d be Revolver.

  • @V.U.1
    @V.U.115 күн бұрын

    Oh! It’s a good day. How great to stumble on to this video. I’m 64, and so grew up listening to my older siblings playing Beatles records. This song’s vocal harmonies and ultra cool guitar riff always fascinated me. Maybe my favorite Beatles song. (🤔) I still play this album all the time. So great to hear a young person/musician have great appreciation for it as well. I’m a new subscriber!

  • @fredkrissman6527
    @fredkrissman652719 күн бұрын

    I'm not sure why, but it brings me such joy watching/hearing Nancy talk about the music she loves like a big nerd... And, luv that sub!!!

  • @babylonian.captivity
    @babylonian.captivity19 күн бұрын

    I love how you've chosen this song. I've always pointed this as song as perhaps the most condensed essence of the Beatles. If I had to pick one song of theirs to serve as an example as to what they were all about, this would definitely be a leading candidate. Precisely as you say, it represents the past, present and future of the band. Hear, hear!

  • @jameskelly8586
    @jameskelly858619 күн бұрын

    For me this track is The Beatles. Back in the 1970s I was watching (in colour) the Beatles cartoon show (which I'd seen in b&w in the 1960s) and this song was featured in an episode. I'd forgotten it existed, but as soon as I heard it, I had to go to the old LPs and listen to it again. It's the Beatles coming together as a band where they all are involved in making a beautiful noise. Other tracks are great for featuring one of them backed by the others. But this one isn't John backed by the other four, even though his is the lead voice. It's all of them collaborating to make something greater than the sum of its parts. Thanks for your analysis.

  • @TomKozlowski2
    @TomKozlowski219 күн бұрын

    As a lifelong Beatles fan since age 9 (I turn 70 this year), I appreciate your thoughtful analysis, as well as your admiration for their many contributions. Loved your submarine, too! The Beatles inspired me to learn guitar and write my own songs, which I continue to this day. Thank you for sharing your insights with us. Your enthusiasm is a joy to watch.

  • @vsmicer
    @vsmicer18 күн бұрын

    According to Neil Aspinall, the song was about a very posh 'bird' who introduced herself to John at a film party, and whom John at first fancied, almost as much as she fancied him...but, as the conversation developed and she bragged on about her lineage, home in the country, possessions etc, John went off her rather quickly and walked off leaving her stupefied, and not adding himself to her possessions - 'you don't get me'.

  • @204776439

    @204776439

    13 күн бұрын

    Nice info. So it’s about meeting a girl, being attracted to her, then seeing that she’s totally materialistic and walking away. So much more depth in content than most other pop bands of that time. I’d say this song reflects the influence Dylan had on Lennon - he started touching on subjects more serious than holding hands with a girl and moved toward more real life things, reflective or introspective things like this one, nowhere man, even help.

  • @limboigah

    @limboigah

    10 күн бұрын

    Was about Mia Farrow, whom Frank Sinatra was dating at the time.

  • @GlennOchs

    @GlennOchs

    7 күн бұрын

    @@limboigah married tp

  • @TheJayson8899
    @TheJayson889918 күн бұрын

    A perfect song. A genuinely perfect song. The bassline is killer, that vocal bit is wonderfully Beatles and that riff is supreme. The melody is the kind of thing I would kill to write. I love your energy. Great video.

  • @joeypadilla8167
    @joeypadilla816716 күн бұрын

    Im glad someone else is as passionate about this song as i am. Great video!

  • @aukevandenbergvandenberg2559
    @aukevandenbergvandenberg255919 күн бұрын

    Love how she suddenly picks up the guitar herself, playing the riff effortlessly - and caresses her cat in the next shot

  • @RandyHall324
    @RandyHall32420 күн бұрын

    There's so much going on in this tune, and I don't think I had any idea of how complex the harmonies were until I was aware of the earlier takes and could hear the evolution of the track. I've got the entire Beatles catalog and this tune has always been among my favorites. Great job with the analysis! Really enjoying your channel.

  • @admin-cjbanonymous1211
    @admin-cjbanonymous121119 күн бұрын

    When i try to show someone the magic of the Beatles, this album is always what I go to first. it has a little of everything, and this song is a perfect example of that

  • @westfield90
    @westfield9018 күн бұрын

    Magnificent analysis. Thank you. Just absolutely love your passion and ability to spot the details for what are the genius of the Beatles for many of us. I’m sharing this video with all my friends.

  • @francovani393
    @francovani39320 күн бұрын

    It's probably one of the first to use harmony guitar lines predating bands like The Naz ie Todd Rundgren's band and The Allman Brothers. Truely a guitar masterpiece( courtesy of George and Paul)

  • @stevehoran5595

    @stevehoran5595

    17 күн бұрын

    Or Fleetwood Mac, who would later influence the Beatles' Sun King.

  • @tyfrey_

    @tyfrey_

    17 күн бұрын

    Love naz! Open my eyes is an amazing song

  • @dimitreze
    @dimitreze16 күн бұрын

    wow, the amount of editing on this is amazing

  • @atquinn1975
    @atquinn197514 күн бұрын

    Revolver is when the Beatles got great to me. So many songs on there that are still mind-blowing today.

  • @gaizkasalazarrodriguez5054
    @gaizkasalazarrodriguez505419 күн бұрын

    WONDERFUL!!😆😆😆that SONG put me on the right way of real music. The parase:”You tell me that you’ve heard every sound there is” IS PURE GOLD TO ME! ❤ only BEATLES could make that music!!!!

  • @buddyneher9359
    @buddyneher935919 күн бұрын

    All hail the mighty Algorithm for ushering you across my path. Subscribed, so I don't lose you again! What a fabulous breakdown of the musical elements of this song, and the clips of later "influencees" were excellent. I haven't read all through the comments yet... so at the risk of duplication I'll say that as you were describing the tightness and camaraderie of the band, still having fun.... during the recording dates of Apr. 6 - June 21, 1966 ... the thought crossed my mind that this was right when they were deciding to stop touring, and also just before John met Yoko. Maybe relevant. 🤔 Also, your yellow submarine is fabtabulous! 🚤

  • @amandagerrish5892
    @amandagerrish589216 күн бұрын

    As a guitar player, I've always loved "And Your Bird Can Sing", with it's lovely harmonized guitar lines. I appreciate the time and effort it took to write those guitar lines and get play them well. This song may be one of the Beatles more underappreciated tracks, but not by me. Your analysis was fascinating and increased my appreciation of the song. Thanks!

  • @RayGalindo
    @RayGalindo19 күн бұрын

    As a songwriter and recording enthusiast, I have one question to ask you. Where have you been all my life? This blew my mind wide open and changed everything about the way I perceive my own music.

  • @JamieBuckingham369
    @JamieBuckingham36918 күн бұрын

    Greatest album ever! More diverse, more inventive, moving the needle more then any other album.

  • @davepowers8189
    @davepowers818919 күн бұрын

    Excellent comparative musical analysis (from a dude that only knows how to play the radio)! And your musical skills are amazing! Your take on this album is unique, refreshing, and you deserve to have 100x the followers that you have. Keep up your fantastic work! ✌🏼☮️

  • @EddieReischl
    @EddieReischl18 күн бұрын

    Good to see your channel blow up a bit with more subscribers this weekend, including myself. You deserve the extra attention. Your passion for music is contagious, and what better band to be passionate about. The Beatles and Van Halen have always been my two favorite bands.

  • @klausguenther130
    @klausguenther13018 күн бұрын

    That was a spectacular analysis. Thank you!

  • @SawTomorrow
    @SawTomorrow19 күн бұрын

    Ooooh. Your channel is gonna grow so with more vids like this. Thank you

  • @1rsalc
    @1rsalc19 күн бұрын

    I loved your detailed analysis of musical motifs!

  • @montysmith1004
    @montysmith10048 күн бұрын

    just before the "beautiful backing vocals in the final verse" almost our whole family was like: "wait, it's coming, wait , now, ahh!" It is the peak of this fantastic song! Now I know why - descending melody lines. Thank you so much for this brilliant video.

  • @artbyisaiahmonteiro
    @artbyisaiahmonteiro19 күн бұрын

    I interpreted this song as saying that material items aren’t what define us, and how money can’t buy what’s most valuable (which is character and authentic human connection imo).

  • @aureliande2659
    @aureliande265915 күн бұрын

    This is a sensational analysis of a great song. I'm in awe (and I've been trying to analyse and understand Beatles songs for more than five decades). So many valuable insights, presented with so much joy! Thank you!

  • @benoitrenaud519
    @benoitrenaud51918 күн бұрын

    Where has this person been all my KZread life? Love the in depth analysis of my favorite band!

  • @Woodtyper
    @Woodtyper7 күн бұрын

    I love that you so appreciate the musicality of my favorite group ever. Thank you! What great insights you provide! I hope that you reach your and other generations with the wonder of the Beatles, as you say, at their peak. What's better than the two back-to-back albums, Revolver and Rubber Soul!

  • @curtandoscar
    @curtandoscar13 күн бұрын

    Where have you been all my life?? The internet isn't all bad, it turns out. We need more deep dive, smart, loving investigations into Beatles' songs like this. Entire video wonderful, making this life long Beatles fan hear this song in a new way. Thank you.

  • @tooleyoclock
    @tooleyoclock7 күн бұрын

    Perfect Beatle song to dissect. In fact, your analysis itself is as much a work of brilliance as the musical piece that has got you so geeked. You’re my Spirit KZreadr.

  • @heyheyjk-la
    @heyheyjk-la19 күн бұрын

    One of my favorite bass lines to play and such a great song.

  • @TheJayson8899

    @TheJayson8899

    18 күн бұрын

    The bass is one of the band’s best.

  • @elicoats
    @elicoats19 күн бұрын

    Wow. Whenever I listen to Revolver now, I'll be closing my eyes during this song to fully take in all of the beautiful elements you've explored here. (AWESOME sub btw - totally takes me back to my childhood watching this movie on TV!!)

  • @white.lodge.dale.cooper
    @white.lodge.dale.cooper8 күн бұрын

    That. Was. Spectacular. I stumbled on this right after waking up this morning. Made my day already. :)

  • @patbrennan6572
    @patbrennan65726 күн бұрын

    You are so delightful and articulate , thanks dear.

  • @cohaagenup
    @cohaagenup13 күн бұрын

    What a GREAT video, I loved the format. Fantastic work!

  • @michaelheydon5266
    @michaelheydon526615 күн бұрын

    What an awesome thesis! So thoughtful and spirited! You are quite a talent! I almost didn’t give you a chance but I’ve never been so unexpectedly astonished by a yt presentation.

  • @philspear73
    @philspear7319 күн бұрын

    This is great, one of my favorite Beatle songs that I didn't really get into until recently. Really enjoyed the deep dive and you drove home the concept!

  • @PeterJDeVault
    @PeterJDeVault19 күн бұрын

    Yes - this is the kind of knowledgeable breakdown Rick Beato used to do a lot more often. Great perspective and very well done.

  • @fathommusicnz

    @fathommusicnz

    18 күн бұрын

    Thank you very much! And boy, do I miss the breakdowns! Far more interesting to me than the spotify top 10s.

  • @TheJayson8899

    @TheJayson8899

    18 күн бұрын

    @@fathommusicnzI third this sentiment

  • @michaelt6218
    @michaelt621819 күн бұрын

    The best explanation I've heard about the lyrics is that it's a veiled reference to John's dissatisfaction with his marriage to Cynthia, and what he perceived (wrongly, no doubt) as her shallowness and materialism. Read the words that way, describing a man feeling trapped in an unhappy relationship, and they make a lot of sense.

  • @TheJayson8899

    @TheJayson8899

    18 күн бұрын

    “(wrongly, no doubt)” You’re that certain, despite having never met the woman personally as opposed to John who was *married* to her for a number of years?

  • @michaelt6218

    @michaelt6218

    18 күн бұрын

    @@TheJayson8899 I've read dozens of books about the Beatles and watched numerous interviews including both John and Cynthia. I'm sure John had what he thought were good reasons for being unhappy in his marriage, and I'm sure Cynthia has some faults. But she is not shallow, nor she does she seem overly materialistic.

  • @7919AEM
    @7919AEM14 күн бұрын

    Super cool video explaining and dissecting one of my favorite Beatles songs! You have a new subscriber and thank you so much from a huge Beatles fan!

  • @vinceinhouston4338
    @vinceinhouston433819 күн бұрын

    Another Revolver track I was always intrigued by was Got To Get You Into My Life. It was re-released in the '70s when the Motown like horn sound was picked up by bands like Chicago and brought to the US charts, giving that wonderful song a new life. To me, the Anthology version without the horns at all still holds magic and I really like it as it stands as such a stark difference from the released version. It is so wonderful and includes the almost completely acapella harmonies with only the keyboard note of accompanyment. Captivating and charming.

  • @Kieop

    @Kieop

    18 күн бұрын

    Got to Get You Into My Life was the first Beatle track I ever remember hearing on the radio when it was released as a single in 1976 to promote the Rock and Roll compilation and as such it has a special place in my heart and I usually rank it as my favourite. I thought it was brand new. After all Paul McCartney was all over the radio at the time and the horns were current.

  • @vinceinhouston4338

    @vinceinhouston4338

    18 күн бұрын

    @@Kieop I didn't know it was a rerelease, I just remember it getting a lot of radio play and sounding so much like the style of 25 or 6 to 4 - my favorite Chicago song. The Beatles were undeniable trend setters, even when it took 10 years for others to catch up with some of their contributions.

  • @Kieop

    @Kieop

    16 күн бұрын

    @@vinceinhouston4338 I'm not sure it was technically a re-release, since it hadn't been a single before, but yeah, if I understand you correctly, then it was the same for me. I didn't realize that the song was 10 yrs old either since it fit in so well with what was on the radio.

  • @vinceinhouston4338

    @vinceinhouston4338

    16 күн бұрын

    @@Kieop Oh yes, they put it out as a single again. They've been releasing remasters and remixes now, but putting it out again for public consumption would be a rerelease I think. At 6 years old in '76, I didn't know it. Live and learn 😀

  • @tonygatos1
    @tonygatos117 күн бұрын

    I just found your site and I love what you have done with Revolver . You made it so interesting and refreshing!

  • @peckermusic
    @peckermusic18 күн бұрын

    That was great! Thank you so much for your insight. My favourite Beatles album and such a fabulous song.

  • @Slydeil
    @Slydeil19 күн бұрын

    Excellent video, incredibly interesting and thoughtful insights.

  • @JonSmithsVoyages
    @JonSmithsVoyages16 күн бұрын

    I thoroughly enjoyed your analysis on this song! I always thought this was an underrated gem too. I love that you pointed out the theme of descending lines; that last verse with the descending harmony and bass part is such a fantastic bit.

  • @willparker9874
    @willparker987412 күн бұрын

    I've always loved this song so much and felt it's the most revolvery song on revolver - this deepbcut is so good too!!

  • @chuckiec20

    @chuckiec20

    9 күн бұрын

    It's very very revolvery. Lies by the knickerbockers is revolvery considering theyre not from England.

  • @calebhooper4266
    @calebhooper426614 күн бұрын

    I never cared much for this song but I definitely have a greater appreciation for it now!

  • @jsullivan2112
    @jsullivan211218 күн бұрын

    That song is so goddamn good. It's always a toss-up between that one and Taxman for my favourite track.

  • @johnbe8810
    @johnbe881019 күн бұрын

    Brilliant analysis of an overlooked masterpiece. Among your many astute (and delightfully presented) observations, it does seem like the likely source of those great 70s harmonized guitar solos. Thank you from a new subscriber!

  • @Kieop

    @Kieop

    18 күн бұрын

    Yeah, it never even occurred to me, but now, it's like, of course!

  • @raystaar
    @raystaar19 күн бұрын

    Back in the day, I worked for The Association's road crew, they of 'Never My Love,' 'Cherish' and 'Windy,. Part of my job was to be in the studio while they were recording in case anyone needed anything. I distinctly remember the guys spending what seemed like an inordinate amount of time ensuring that their sibilances matched. When it came down to the mix, I realized all that "misplaced" scrutiny was anything but misplaced. The devil is in the details. Paying attention to musical minutiae is what makes a great record.

  • @mikeevans4585
    @mikeevans458519 күн бұрын

    Thank you for showing a clip of the "picnic" cover video, wonderful version painstakingly done which the outtakes at the end show he took like eleven tries(!) to get right, and thank you for showing the melodic complexity through your own skillful playing... kudos, Nancy!

  • @simonizenaugahyde877

    @simonizenaugahyde877

    19 күн бұрын

    Picnic cover: m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/hoR11qmphcLeiZs.html&pp=ygUiSm9zaCB0dXJuZXIgYW5kIHlvdXIgYmlyZCBjYW4gc2luZw%3D%3D

  • @ericoutofsight
    @ericoutofsight17 күн бұрын

    This is my favourite song in Revolver with Dr. Robert and every other song. Your video and analysis was great! You’re a great guitarist!

  • @magiccarpetmusic5977
    @magiccarpetmusic597718 күн бұрын

    Great analysis! You totally nailed the heart of this fabulous song, by I would say the most consistently and generally excellent to superb band in the rock realm

  • @andrewlicciardo7480
    @andrewlicciardo748011 күн бұрын

    Love your Beatles videos🎉 Please keep making more👍

  • @Gino65
    @Gino653 күн бұрын

    You have a great ear. I was mesmerized by that song when I was 9 years old. I played it on a stereo for the first time at a block party in Brooklyn in 1974. It came alive in stereo. I heard it previously from a TV speaker from their cartoon series. Thanks Grandpa for giving me permission to handle my uncle's stereo and vinyl.

  • @clinteldorado
    @clinteldorado19 күн бұрын

    Best song on the album for my money. This would be any other band’s biggest hit; for the Beatles, it was just another album track. Phenomenal level of quality. Best part of it for me is that last verse you mentioned, and the way Paul’s glorious descending bassline matches the vocal harmonies underneath John’s lead vocal. I’m so glad you highlighted it. If heaven is real, that’s what it sounds like. P.S. It might also be the most satisfying Beatles song to play on guitar and bass (although “Lovely Rita” runs it close on bass).

  • @fathommusicnz

    @fathommusicnz

    19 күн бұрын

    Great comment! As for Lovely Rita, I am constantly being reminded on the top 50 Paul McCartney bass lines video I did that Rita should have won a spot. A big regret there!

  • @christopherward5065
    @christopherward506517 күн бұрын

    Thank you! Coincidentally I listened to this today before I saw your review. I was mesmerised by so much of what there was in the recording and what the band was doing. I loved the progression of the piece and the adventurous execution of the parts. It’s just magical to listen to. Sublime.

  • @briandewyre9446
    @briandewyre944618 күн бұрын

    Wow!! Excellent work breaking down one of my fav songs! great work! I will look for more analyses from you.

  • @luissampaio2104
    @luissampaio210414 күн бұрын

    Revolver is flawless!! P.S. Your Beatles content is top tier, just subscribed!

  • @richieboy6825
    @richieboy682519 күн бұрын

    Damn girl ! Listening to your stuff on Spotify. You’ve got one lucky cat to get to be around such a beautiful & talented person. My band played this song for years and I never once contemplated all the intricacies within. Nice work!!!

  • @JusteJC
    @JusteJC18 күн бұрын

    Fabulous demonstration, I learned things and enjoyed every minutes of it. Bravo !

  • @DRF-rg5qy
    @DRF-rg5qy18 күн бұрын

    Wonderful commentary on one of my personal favorite songs from Revolver. I was fortunate to have lived through my adolescent years in the 60s, and it's impossible for those who weren't there to fully appreciate how deeply each successive Beatles album affected my generation to its core. Revolver, in particular, hit the airwaves like something from another dimension. Amazing. Soul-altering. And, like you said, the band then continued to evolve from there.

  • @EddieReischl
    @EddieReischl19 күн бұрын

    This is a fantastic song, definitely Bach-influenced. John was maybe being critical of his lyrics, but the other guys really showed up on this one, and he should have said something on the order of that, complimenting the quality of the work of his bandmates, and saying he felt like he let them down with his lyrics in his criticisms of it. It's musically wonderful. Love that chromatic descent, Abm, Abm(#7), Abm7, Db9 (similar to Abm6, I play Db9) and how well that switches to E, Gbm, B and E.

  • @Garnansoa
    @Garnansoa18 күн бұрын

    Great breakdown, awesome guitar playing AND the Yellow Submarine looks great!

  • @buzzawuzza3743
    @buzzawuzza374319 күн бұрын

    Everything you say is totally correct and is what I've thought about this recording for many decades. This is the best video I've ever seen by someone I know nothing of. I will watch your other videos based off the excellence of this one. Over the long years I have hipped people to the vocal harmonies and the playing on this track and you've summed it all up perfectly in twenty minutes. Well done. Also, if this song is not the starting point to Power Pop what song is? The takeaway I get from the lyrics is that the person Lennon is singing about is doing some cool things and some uncool things as well and Lennon is leaving the door open to them that when they figure that out he will be there for them. Should also mention that you blew me away when you started to play the parts of the song on guitar and bass. Well Done!!! Rock on!

  • @ken-eh5ps
    @ken-eh5ps6 күн бұрын

    The 3 singing together is the key to their sound. This is why the few songs George sings lead sound so unlike the bulk of their other songs.

  • @stevenmont4659
    @stevenmont46593 күн бұрын

    Bravo! Couldn't agree more! A very well done and entertaining deconstruction of a complex song that sounds simple and effortless !

  • @JWD1992
    @JWD199216 күн бұрын

    I have always loved this song. The guitar work is fantastic. I love how you broke it down.

  • @lemontiki
    @lemontiki16 күн бұрын

    I fricking love this song!! Especially as the opener to the 3rd season of the Beatles Cartoons 😊❤

  • @matthewmcclure3181
    @matthewmcclure318116 күн бұрын

    Really impressive job of breaking down one of the Beatles most underrated songs. Made me consider recording a cover. Looking forward to seeing what songs you deconstruct in the future. Thanks!

  • @fredmcveigh9877
    @fredmcveigh98777 күн бұрын

    I've just subscribed after watching your amazingly interesting and entertaining video. Fantastic playing of the instruments to.

  • @johnmorano6095
    @johnmorano609518 күн бұрын

    Great presentation, I really enjoyed it. Thanks!

  • @kenharvey8946
    @kenharvey894614 күн бұрын

    Love your insights which I seldom hear on Utube. Really enjoyed it.

  • @goffredo
    @goffredo14 күн бұрын

    I love how you love the lads - and this song, which I agree is one of their greatest!

  • @magsterz123
    @magsterz12318 күн бұрын

    Yesssssssss to all of your fantastic points. So illuminating on multiple levels.

  • @mlwestphal1
    @mlwestphal114 күн бұрын

    I actually have NO idea who you are BUT, seeing you play all the parts with ease is just great fun and now I'm a subscriber......

  • @allengray5748
    @allengray574819 күн бұрын

    Holy Smokes lady!! I've never been more impressed!! Great work! Going to share you (😮) with a friend who is a BEATLES Fan adict!! Peace 🕊️☮️

  • @guitarbrad
    @guitarbrad15 күн бұрын

    You are terrific! What an excellent dive into this wonderful song! You reference Classical music, other bands and go on to demonstrate how great the Beatles were at song writing and performing multiple versions and takes until it was as perfect as humanly possible. (With a little help from their friends like George Martin & Geoff Emerick.)

  • @Scotlanz
    @Scotlanz6 күн бұрын

    I’ve always known that this song was way more special and intricate than it sounds on first listen. Great breakdown. 😀👍