Four on the Floor..Some of the Greatest solo Beatles efforts...

[Seymouro]

Wow...it's not enough that the Beatles could put SO much together as a group from basically 1963-1969, but the solo works are also astounding. A critic, in fact, commented that after the "break-up" that the works would be multiplied by 3.5 times ( a playful snap at the drummer Ringo). To a degree, the man had a valid point.

especially after we rehash and argue my four "picks"...one per member. Agree with me. Disagree with me. Hey, help yourself! In this debate, NOBODY could possibly lose.

Strap on the headphones. What fun!

John performs "Jealous Guy" from "Imagine". This is an emotional, introspective all-time classic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lLs2dC9NaE&feature=related

Ringo does "It Don't Come Easy". Mark knows how much I loved my father (Mark did too). The first song that was tuned in on dad's big Caddy after Toledo, on the way back from his one-and-only vacation from FLA in 1973 was RINGO! We both loved it. My "Renaissance" pop and me!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7-2Etc6c_0

Paul McCartney. Always loved "Uncle Albert, Admiral Halsey". Typically "pop" Paul. Not meant derisively. After all, who would truly be your "KING OF POP"? Paul or a pedophile?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c2b8IcrQu4

Finally, this one is a bit lengthy. The LATE, GREAT George Harrison. The focus is on "All Things Must Pass", (the song, not the album) but we had to include George's narrative here with regard to the album, and a tribute to "Wah Wah". I loved George's comments about "I grew up with a microphone and a tape recorder and I was very comfortable with that" (look at the practices within the ailing "industry today, for a striking and disturbing contrast, non stop "sampling", which I view as out-and-out theft, but don't tell that to the "Chiffons"...) George thought Spector's approach was too "echo"y, and there is a lot of truth in that, but, what an awesome sound! Phil Spector is a disgrace close to the level of O.J. Simpson, but the "wall of sound" was actually pretty cool, wasn't it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_jFtNMH5UY

These cuts and pastes BETTER WORK!

Good evening, or is it morning?

Whatever...God Bless.

[Mark M]

IMO, this was your best post to date. Very thought provoking and could debate forever on this one.

All were great post Beatles including Ringo who, to my knowledge, still tours with his "All Starr Band". Also, don't forget Ringo's other works including the following "Thomas the Tank Engine" shows that I used to watch with my nephue Ryan, who was a train fanatic as a young boy, and I enjoyed very much:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lsUeY-dbSI&feature=PlayList&p=080A8B1ECBA5288D&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=5

George was my personal favorite Beatle both in and out of the band but that said there wasn't much beyond "All things must pass" that I enjoyed a whole lot. "Bangaladesh" is the only other stand out.

All said (and heard) in the end I think that they all will be remembered as having had a positive impact on the world for the most part preaching love and peace, etc.

[Seymouro]

Oh boy did you get me started with the "Thomas the Tank Engine" link. The link plays continuous episodes. I watched over an hour of them! I watch the show on PBS every weekend when I am not at work. IMO, it represents the one best programs that has ever been produced for children. There are so many great lessons for kids in these episodes (adults too, I might also add).

Ringo indeed was and remains a very underrated talent. George Harrison never got over the "Chiffons" plagiarism lawsuit (He's So Fine, My Sweet Lord). Very sad because the case was frivolous at best, a "money-grab" by a one-hit wonder. It really deeply hurt George because it impugned his honesty. And we are talking about a man with incredible faith.

Anyway, thanks so much for the "Thomas" link and I am glad you enjoyed the post as much as you did.

[Big Jer]

Very enjoyable videos Dave! The Beatles were great together & as individual artists, plus were all class acts!

From what I heard though, I'm not sure I'll like the re-do of All Things Must Pass. I think it's a classic as-is!

I even enjoyed the Thomas video.  Thanks for sharing guys!

[JoeMan]

Yesss...an excellent post indeed Mr. Franks.  Hats off to the Beatles collectively as well as individually.  

Thanks especially for posting It Don't Come Easy, and Uncle Albert...likely my favs by each artist.  I remember as an 8 or 9 year old, playing in the neighbors basement (Mark, it was Dominskis), and listening to Ram...and I loved Uncle Albert because it was just so cool.  That was 4 or 5 years before I'd ever lay a hand on a guitar, but the music connected for me at a young age.

I think it's worth mentioning here...when my friend Hans (violin) and I play out in downtown Greenville, we always do "And I Love Her" as well as "Norweigan Wood".  Those usually bring a few smiles from older guys like us.

And yes...Thomas the Tank.  I still stop to watch that show, and I agree how good it is for "kidults".  Ringo wins the award for best narrator.

And hey...let me add yet more value to this excellent thread.  Let's not forget this GEM as well!!!  "The Point", the coolest cartoon "musical" ever, narrated by none other!  (1971)

(you need to watch at least a few mins, especially if you've not seen it in decades...)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGFlACG6qvI

[Mark M]

Ha!  I have not seen "The Point" since sometime in the early seventies. Very cool.

[Seymouro]

JoeMan,

No dude. I did not have to watch this video (The Point) for ten seconds to relate. I remembered it almost immediately. I love George Washington's pointed head on the dollar bill!

Oblio, though..."He had no point. He had no point at all!"

Great find!