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8.09pm
18 November 2011
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Anyone know why John played guitar on this one throughout 1966, even though the Vox organ was usually set up on stage?
9.14pm
12 April 2012
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Possibly they didn't care anymore in 1966 if the song sounds live as it sounded in studio. Also in 1965 paul played yesterday on guitar with an orchastra, in 1966 the whole band played it with paul on bass
9.58pm
1 May 2011
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Also maybe they couldnt be bothered lugging it about from city to city for 1 song – by '66 they didnt give a monkeys about their shows (well Paul was still trying to be enthusiastic) so what did it matter.
10.21pm
1 December 2009
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Isn't SofineSunshine implying that they DID set the organ up onstage thru '66, only to ignore it during "I'm Down"? (Whether that's true or not)
11.08pm
1 May 2011
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Never noticed it before but the organ is on stage during the Essen, Germany and Japan shows, have seen those about 8 times each as well. Dear me (*hangs head in shame*).
John did say he felt naked on stage without playing his guitar so maybe he didnt fancy it but i would go with couldnt be bothered switching and playing it.
Oh why not. This thread gives me the perfect opportunity to post my fave performance of Im Down and one of the most fun beatles live versions – its such a shambles its a delight to watch. So here is Im Down live in Essen, Germany and you can see the organ next to John.
11.43pm
12 March 2010
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meanmistermustard said
its such a shambles its a delight to watch.
Hahaha, yeah, they really messed that one up!
Funny, how Paul realizes he's doing the wrong verse at 1.05, and the break afterwards.
Sounds cool with the second guitar, very rocky.
Nice screaming, nice soloing by George!
11.51pm
1 May 2011
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Is it such a great idea to turn to John for the right words? He was always forgetting his own songs what chance did he have of getting Pauls right?
And their first Japan performance is seen as being worse!!
2.43am
10 August 2011
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Flubs are the best.
(I think there's a thread here somewhere to that effect).
9.36pm
26 July 2011
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Into the Sky with Diamonds said
Flubs are the best.(I think there's a thread here somewhere to that effect).
If there isn't, there sure as heck should be! Great idea!
11.29pm
26 March 2012
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Has any male here ever seriously tried to keep up with Paul's singing on "I'm Down"? I'm a tenor and have pretty good high notes but Paul's stamina is really in a league of its own. One of his best vocals.
11.36pm
1 December 2009
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I have no vocal ability except at low volume, alone in the shower…
11.40pm
26 March 2012
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I'm feeling in an impulsive mood- I may post a recording of myself attempting to vocally cover it (and guitar possibly).
8.47am
12 March 2010
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Ben Ramon said
I'm feeling in an impulsive mood- I may post a recording of myself attempting to vocally cover it (and guitar possibly).
Yeah, you do that!!
8.48am
12 March 2010
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Ben Ramon said
Has any male here ever seriously tried to keep up with Paul's singing on "I'm Down"? I'm a tenor and have pretty good high notes but Paul's stamina is really in a league of its own. One of his best vocals.
I think I could manage the regular song, if not as spectacular as Paul.
But his screaming parts are just out of my league.
10.02pm
14 April 2010
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This is one of the songs that I will start over if I flub even one of the words. It is such a rocking bluesy tune that is incredibly fun to sing.
The screaming however, is out of my league as well. I settle for a loud and boisterous "wooooo" instead.
To the fountain of perpetual mirth, Let it roll for all its worth.
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5.12pm
18 November 2011
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Not to bump my ancient thread, but I've always wondered… What exactly is it about the studio version of this that lacks the energy of the live versions? By all intent, it should be a hard rocker, but I always felt that the recording never quite gets off the ground.
6.59pm
14 December 2009
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I don't think it's unusual for a band to want to be less restrained live than in the studio, at least while they still had the heart to not just go through the motions. Also take into consideration how many studio takes of "I'm Down" they tried before arriving at a master. (Don't know how many they did offhand, suppose I could look it up…)
10.00pm
1 May 2011
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7 Takes of Im Down were recorded (ive got a book next to me with the answer). I thinks its easier to get energized by a live crowd which generates more electricity in the performance (if the audience is awake); i cant think of a live recording the beatles did which was lifeless and by that time they were on the verge of being bored senseless in concert.
Oh ok the first night in Japan they sound beyond not interested verging on giving up entirely and having a sit down.
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