Comments on: The Beatles release iTunes compilation Tomorrow Never Knows

By: Keith

Keith — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:27:21 +0000

I’ve been laying low amidst the controversy of TNK. After roughly a month now, my initial reaction has not changed. I think the hardcore Beatles fans and “purists” (of which I consider myself to be both) are missing the point. The compilation isn’t for us, nor was it ever the intention. Rather, an inexpensive intro to lesser known Beatles tracks to the younger generation to give them an option over Justin Bieber and One Direction. It is not, IMO, a “shameless cash-in” considering that it is a download-only, budget-priced compilation. I could see crying “foul” if it were released on physical media with some little bonus feature to try to rope in the longtime fans. But it’s not. So, I applaud Apple/Apple for giving the kids an affordable collection to turn them on to some terrific music. This is my story both humble and true, tear it to pieces and mend it with glue.

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:16:52 +0000

Whoa, let’s not get ageist here. I was born after the Beatles broke up, but if I were in charge of their releases (a dream job, if you ask me), I would treat them with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Besides, plenty of suits were exploiting them and their music who WERE alive while these albums were being recorded.

By: kevin

kevin — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 06:50:10 +0000

Beatles music is being handled by people who were not alive when it was being recorded

By: kjdell

kjdell — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 04:04:25 +0000

Actual mix..I’d be interested to hear comments regarding the mix of this release..I flicked from my cd master copy of Savoy Truffle and then to the store preview and the sound quality is really, really crisp and the detail is finer than say my cd copies..some of the stereo mixes such as you cant do that & back in the USSR are cleaner..any thoughts?

By: robert

robert — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 11:01:15 +0000

tkv.ktue – thank you! Yes I own every one of these tunes, as well as the songs that I think are missing and I can burn them anytime I want and in any order I want!!

This is beyond shameless and is, in my opinion, contrary to the Beatles ethos – especially the original Apple Corps ethos of not allowing some businessman in a suit in an office to make you get on your knees so you can make music.

All this is is an opportunity to spend $7.99.

Friends, it is time cue the slow bells from Plastic Ono Band – because indeed ‘the dream is over’

By: tkv.ktue

tkv.ktue — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:23:05 +0000

so not only did they assemble a compilation of stuff that every Beatles fan most likely has already, but they left out a bunch of songs that would classify as “rocking”, and the compilation title doesn’t even fit well… nice try (not really), Apple…

By: paulsbass

paulsbass — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 12:06:35 +0000

Damn, I forgot to mention “Everybody’s got something to hide except for me and my monkey”, one of their very hardest rocking tunes.
And “Birthday” as well.

By: Jakob

Jakob — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:08:30 +0000

I would have chosen Rain over Paperback Writer for this album. And what about Happiness Is A Warm Gun?
It is an awesome playlist however, and I’d definitely buy it if they release it as an Lp

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:08:22 +0000

OK collection, but wrong title for this group of songs. This should have been the title of a collection of Beatles’ psychedelic tunes. TNK, She Said, She Said,I Want To Tell You, Lucy in The Sky, Fixing a Hole, Within You, Without You, A Day in The Life, Walrus, Strawberry Fields, Baby You’re a Rich Man, Inner Light, Rev No 9, and wind it out with You Know My Name.

You get the idea. If they wanted to make a hard rock album, not sure TNK even belongs on it. I Want You does, though. So does Come Together. And Old Brown Shoe, And I Dig A Pony.

Just sayin’

By: paulsbass

paulsbass — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 07:17:42 +0000

Come together would have been nice.
But what the heck did they think when they left out I want you (She’s so heavy)?!
Instead of Savoy truffle (GREAT song, but not really THAT rocking) I would’ve chosen Old Brown Shoe.
Why don’t we do it in the road? is definitely missing, as well as Yer Blues.
Rain should have been included as well.

So, while I appreciate ANY project that gives the spotlight to TNK there’s a LOT missing.

By: GeorgeTSimpson

GeorgeTSimpson — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:56:50 +0000

I think it sounds quite good, th song collection is possibly the best ever done.The hey bulldog video is already at number one in the music-video-itunes charts in austria: I didn’t (and won’t) buy this compilation because I’ve got every song on cd, but is the I’v got a feeling version really the naked version, it says naked version on itunes but the running time is the one of let it be. Can anyone tell me who bought the album?

By: James

James — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:53:18 +0000

This is NOT another “shameless Apple Corps cash-in”! Its much worse: an Apple INC/iTunes cash-in!! Apple Inc has tried to completely take control of the Beatles affairs and this is perfect proof. They won the lawsuit against Apple Corps in 2007 only by outspending them severely and now, as a result, they own the complete rights to the name “Apple” and even the Granny Smith apple logo… This is a disgrace and they should not be allowed to milk the Beatles’ legacy like this by enslaving Apple Corps (which is nearly a decade older than Apple Inc)!

By: Preston

Preston — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:50:19 +0000

As a playlist of hard rocking Beatles songs, it works. Not essential, and not really for newcomers, but still tons of fun. Think of it as this generation’s version of 1976′s Rock ‘n’ Roll Music comp. Personally I would added more stuff to what’s already here, such as Come Together, Yer Blues, and I Want You.