The Beatles Bible - Topic: If you could change ONE thing about the Beatles, what would it be?

robert on If you could change ONE thing about the Beatles, what would it be?

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:10:44 +0000

I will clarify, by saying a reunion – I meant a reunion based on the perspective of mature adults who reach the point that they realize that indeed love could overcome their differences (the majority of which were petty).

Jack Douglas said that during the recording of Double Fantasy John was talking openly about "getting the boys back together" for Ringo's next album.

To me the lack of a sincere reunion almost (I am saying almost) undermines their core message of love.

John and George died completely unreconciled with each other. They were not friends, they were former friends. John and Paul were ...

Happiness is a warm gun on If you could change ONE thing about the Beatles, what would it be?

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:27:25 +0000

kedame said:

I don't think I'd change anything. I know this sounds blasphemous, but I'm glad they broke up when they did. It gave George the freedom to create his own music without input or scorn from the others. It gave John the time he desired with his wife and time to make his political/angry/venting music that wasn't really suited to The Beatles image. It gave Paul the opportunity to have a nice family life and make his music his way, without having to deal with others getting frustrated over his songs being virtually completed before they could add much ...

seaglass eyes sunny smile on If you could change ONE thing about the Beatles, what would it be?

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:03:00 +0000

I've done meditation at school, in chapels and religion classes (I go to an Episcopal school) also my dance class which I take for sports.

It's very calming and nice. Really improves my day.

I think people aren't big on TM because they see it as mysticism/brainwashing.

This could be an amazing anti-crime pro-peace-n'-love idea. There's a homeless shelter in my neighborhood, I've volunteered there before, I might check there and talk to them about it.

GniknuS on If you could change ONE thing about the Beatles, what would it be?

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:34:32 +0000

seaglass eyes sunny smile said:

GniknuS, that was a deep and beautiful post. I agree with you, I wouldn't want them to get back together either. I'm glad they all became friends again, at least relatively, but a reunion would have just felt wrong.

That Transcendental Meditation thing is amazing, I live in Washington and I've never heard about it. If sitting around meditating does so much…what would teaching people in tough situations how to meditate, spreading the movement if you will, do? What kind of an impact would meditation sessions at, for instance, homeless shelters have? This is getting ...

meanmistermustard on If you could change ONE thing about the Beatles, what would it be?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:24:35 +0000

Zig said:

On the HELP! album, I would have replaced "Act Naturally" with "If You've Got Trouble". I know I'm in the minority here, but I really like that song. Besides, the version heard on Anthology is only the first take.

Sometimes when the whole song stinks you have to walk away. The lyrics were/are terrible and so was the musicianship. Admittedly the words to Its Only Love are also terrible but it sounds great.

Zig on If you could change ONE thing about the Beatles, what would it be?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:19:00 +0000

On the HELP! album, I would have replaced "Act Naturally" with "If You've Got Trouble". I know I'm in the minority here, but I really like that song. Besides, the version heard on Anthology is only the first take.

mr. Sun king coming together on If you could change ONE thing about the Beatles, what would it be?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:11:41 +0000

As in have kept them only as solo Lennon songs.

seaglass eyes sunny smile on If you could change ONE thing about the Beatles, what would it be?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:02:18 +0000

Not have recorded them for Anthology, you mean? I'm a little confused.

mr. Sun king coming together on If you could change ONE thing about the Beatles, what would it be?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:01:08 +0000

I probably answered this earlier, but you really know what I'd change? The existence of Free As A Bird and Real Love as Beatles songs. Such a waste.

seaglass eyes sunny smile on If you could change ONE thing about the Beatles, what would it be?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:56:33 +0000

GniknuS, that was a deep and beautiful post. I agree with you, I wouldn't want them to get back together either. I'm glad they all became friends again, at least relatively, but a reunion would have just felt wrong.

That Transcendental Meditation thing is amazing, I live in Washington and I've never heard about it. If sitting around meditating does so much…what would teaching people in tough situations how to meditate, spreading the movement if you will, do? What kind of an impact would meditation sessions at, for instance, homeless shelters have? This is getting me thinking… a-hard-days-night-ringo-7

GniknuS on If you could change ONE thing about the Beatles, what would it be?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:24:50 +0000

Right, I think it sort of adds to the mystique that they didn't get back together. Like it was only a time period thing, it could have only happened in the experimental 60's where they tried so much together. The thing that I always come back to is how much they tried, not just drugs but life in general. They had all of these different interests that only expanded over time, it started innocently right from the beginning with John and Paul always being interested in poetry and things like that and obviously expanded into Indian culture and avant garde stuff and ...

kedame on If you could change ONE thing about the Beatles, what would it be?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 02:16:59 +0000

I don't think I'd change anything. I know this sounds blasphemous, but I'm glad they broke up when they did. It gave George the freedom to create his own music without input or scorn from the others. It gave John the time he desired with his wife and time to make his political/angry/venting music that wasn't really suited to The Beatles image. It gave Paul the opportunity to have a nice family life and make his music his way, without having to deal with others getting frustrated over his songs being virtually completed before they could add much to them. ...

robert on If you could change ONE thing about the Beatles, what would it be?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:36:27 +0000

The lack of a reunion

meanmistermustard on If you could change ONE thing about the Beatles, what would it be?

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:51:27 +0000

There isnt much. They split at the right time, still at the top having produced one of their best albums Abbey Road, and there were too many problems and differences to keep it all going. I agree Brian living longer would definately be up there and as also said previously a role with the beatles would have been there for him. They wouldnt ever cast him aside as they were very loyal.

I would change how they split. All the acrimony and hell all 4 went thru to become individuals was a horrid way for the Beatles as a group to break up.

beatle ed on If you could change ONE thing about the Beatles, what would it be?

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:23:30 +0000

Their longevity as a band. Although several factors played a role in the early breakup, Paul was the one who officially put the nail in the coffin with his lawsuit. John and George just wanted an extra outlet for songs not deemed commercial enough to be included on a Beatles' release. I enjoy most of their solo releases but the music these four guys from Liverpool created together was pure magic.