The Beatles Bible - Topic: I'm Down http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/ Simple:Press Version 5.2.6 meanmistermustard on I'm Down http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/#p57778 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/#p57778 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.

]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 22:00:46 +0100 Von Bontee on I'm Down http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/#p57774 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/#p57774 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...)

]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 18:59:05 +0100 RunForYourLife on I'm Down http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/#p57769 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/#p57769 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.

]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:12:01 +0100 Zig on I'm Down http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/#p56181 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/#p56181 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.blue-meanie

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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.

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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!!

]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 08:47:23 +0100 Ben Ramon on I'm Down http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/#p55938 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/#p55938 I'm feeling in an impulsive mood- I may post a recording of myself attempting to vocally cover it (and guitar possibly).

]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 23:40:42 +0100 vonbontee on I'm Down http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/#p55936 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/#p55936 I have no vocal ability except at low volume, alone in the shower...

]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 23:36:31 +0100 Ben Ramon on I'm Down http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/#p55935 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/#p55935 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.

]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 23:29:30 +0100 IMDeWalrus on I'm Down http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/#p55920 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/#p55920

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!

]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:36:25 +0100 Into the Sky with Diamonds on I'm Down http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/#p55834 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/#p55834 Flubs are the best.

(I think there's a thread here somewhere to that effect).

]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 02:43:34 +0100 meanmistermustard on I'm Down http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/#p55828 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/#p55828 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!!

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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!

]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 23:43:01 +0100 meanmistermustard on I'm Down http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/#p55820 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/#p55820 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 ...]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 23:08:39 +0100 vonbontee on I'm Down http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/#p55813 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/im-down/#p55813 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)

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