As a 71 year old first generation fan , I love everything you've said about The Beatles, One of my greatest memories that I can still see in my minds eye is walking to my local record store to buy the I Want To Hold Your Hand single and as I walked in , I stopped to stare at the Beatles "Rocking Heads" display in their Beatles window , God that was so cool !! I wished I had the foresight to ask the store manager if I could have it when they were done with it LOL , I know you'll have a wonderful time enjoying your new records ...
What a wonderful memory. I like to think that someone still has that old display. What an amazing time to grow up. ♥️ Thank you for sharing that. Take care.
I'm 70 years old and have been a Beatles fan since the early weeks of 1964! Saw them with my family on The Ed Sullivan Show on 9th February 1964. My Dad got tickets for my Mom, sister, cousin and me for the show at Shea Stadium in NYC on 15th August 1965. The newly mixed Red and Blue albums with the song "Now and Then" sound magnificent. My family is gone, but I love sharing my love of The Fab Four. ❤
Oh wow! You certainly have some awesome memories. I'm sorry for your losses. I hope The Beatles reminds you of the wonderful times you were able to experience. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
later i would do that whenever a album was released witha great cover they had big posters in the window and i asked if i could come and get it after they take it from the store window, some were already asked and others i brought them home to display in my living room when younger, when Iron maiden released their second album with bruce dickinson i had a big poster of the band menbers sitting in a traditional big table and inside the silver platter was a big brain for them to eat and i put it almost from the ceiling to the floor on my living room ,friends would ask if i was a metal head to wich i would reply, "from now on i will only listen to heavy metal" they were amazed but i had already lot´s of old rock bands and after i heard the number of the beast album when it came out from a older cousin i would start to listen more and more to that album and piece of mind i bought it as it was released, later i bought the first two with paul dianno at the vocals and the other day someone was saying that the sound of the record was horrible ,well it was perfect still sounded like 70´s production of rock bands don´t know where the guy on youtube get a bad recorded copy and at the time i started to buy more heavy rock bands like metallica first and second album ,where they look like kids but heard loud those records are incredible, i remenber them playing a concert in a summer festival after Elton John, in his Nikita phase, nikita and after for whom the bells tools, it mixes perfect the two diferent sounds,(it comes some minuts in a home video released by metallica when clif burdon died in a very unlucky way). I only had seen Elton John in 72 and in 76 ,it was like a calm guy with melody for a crazy drug adict guy with lot´s of quality playing the piano very fast, today maybe they have to build piano´s with larger keys so he´s fingers would fit
One of my favorite scenes on the old show "Mad Men" is when Don Draper tells his daughter Sally (who is upset with him at the moment) that he got her tickets to see The Beatles at Shea Stadium. Her reaction is so genuine to the way a teenage girl in the 1960s might have reacted th-cam.com/video/3Fn_Zrrc_0Q/w-d-xo.html
I’m one of those old baby boomers who lived through the Beatles era of the 1960’s when each new Beatles release became a worldwide event, and that is no exaggeration. It’s a lasting memory for sure. Enjoyed your review. Nice job.
I always used to envy baby boomers for living when the Beatles and the Stones were active. I am Gen X and was born in the late 70`s. I got into the Beatles when i was 10 years old, and i`ve LOVED them ever since. I`ve seen Paul McCartney twice in concert, and i had the time of my life.
great review. Seen McCartney twice here in Denmark and the Stones once. Paul's events touched me like crazy. The Stones left me cold for some reason.@@yellyman5483
I am an old Baby boomer myself, born in 1953, so I grew up with them as well. Saw them on Ed Sullivan and must have watch the movie Hard Day's Night a dozen times when it came out. What I guess surprises me is that even today 60 years after their first releases people is how their music still affects people. I once heard one young person in a super market saying to her friend, how she wished she had been around back then when they first came out😃
@@coleparker Got you beat by 3 years, Cole. I was 13 when they appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show. I have the vivid memory of my entire family in front of the TV set to watch the band perform. It was quite the event. I had just purchased the “Meet The Beatles” album a few days before. I still have it to this day. But then, I have them all.
I was born in 59 so I was 5 when the Beatles were on Ed Sullivan. I still remember watching that show as I was sitting on the back of the couch in our living room and banging on the cushions to the beat of the music. It’s the reason I became a musician! Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeaaaaah!🎸 I also ordered the colored vinyl, love it!
@@lionheartroar3104YOU ARE SO UNGRATEFUL ....CAN I HAVE THE ALBUMS PLEASE,I WILL BUY THEM CYEAPER FROM YOU AS YOU THINK THEY ARE POOR...AND I CAN;T AFFORD THEM AT THOSE PRICES ....YOU PEOPLE DO NOT APPRECIATED A BRILLIANT JOB GILES DID HERE,MAN ...AS I SAID....YOU ARE SO SELFISH AND UNGRATEFUL 👍🤔😠
I have 4 different pressings of those albums and one CD set. And at first I though do I really need another copy. But shortly after I broke down and ordered the coloured vinyls. I grew up with the Beatles since I was 7 and watched them change the world with their music. I can't imagine that happening again for a long long time. It was an amazing piece of history. I'm waiting for my copy to arrive and am just as thrilled as the first Beatles record I bought as a child. I am so grateful to be have lived in that time period and experienced it.
The red 1962/66 album was my entry point into The Beatles back when I was 16 in 1982. So I will always have an emotional connection to this album. I agree about some of the remixes....I like the fact George has more of his songs included on the albums. With Or Without you is a highlight on the Sgt Pepper album. Love the Beatles hoody by the way. Keep well.
Thank you for the compliment. The red album is wonderful - so many great songs. ♥️ More George Harrison is always a good thing. Thank you and take care.
i think that never happened and George had lot´s of the best Beatles songs but never putted asside or please enlight me about it, and in music sound in cd the bass that was singular played by sir paul isn´t heard
The Red/Blue album is the most important album in my Beatles history. My brother bought the Red/Blue cassettes in the mid 80s. I knew of the Beatles, heard their songs but never really listened to them. I listened to those cassettes ad nauseam. I bought all the Beatles cassettes then the cds, then the new cds, then the new, new cds. I'm looking forward to the new new new cds. Great video!
The Red Album was the first record I ever bought with my own money. 9 years old, from Ayr-Way in Evansville. Devoured it. Subsequently bought the rest of their catalog from there. Had 'em all (U.S. albums) by the time I reached high school. 48 years later The Beatles are still comfort food for my ears.
Oh wow! I used to go shopping at Ayr Way in Evansville as well. That was so long ago. I think they are Target stores today but I could be wrong. Thank you and take care.
Love your channel, Melinda! I grew up with the Beatles. I remember sitting around the TV with my parents and sisters for the first of three Ed Sullivan shows in February 1964, waiting giddily for Ed Sullivan to say "Ladies and gentlemen, The Beatles" Amidst the screams of delight from the audience, they broke into "All My Loving" It was incredible! Goose bumps! Then, later that year, on September 13, 1964, on my 14th birthday, I saw the Beatles live in Baltimore, MD. A birthday I will never forget! The Beatles have always been the soundtrack of my life, even now at 73 years young! I just received my box set and am even more super-excited to listen to it after your review! Thanks for everything you bring to our vinyl community. BEATLES FOREVER!!
Wow! You grew up in the best time for music. If only I could time travel. ♥️ I'm happy that you have such wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing. Take care.
The best thing about growing up with The Beatles was getting the music in real time and being able to listen over and over and enjoy it for a few months until the next album came out and blew our minds all over again. Love the hoodie! My colored box will be here soon.
It really was exciting to hear those records as they were released. Since radio was central to everything then, there was always excitement whipped up by radio DJs to mark each release as special event. When I was 13 a local station played each side of The Beatles (white album) uninterrupted, and I sat next to the console stereo in wrapt attention as the rest of the family watched whatever they were watching on television. To this day it remains my favourite Beatles album...
My mother got me into the Beatles when i was 9 with the red album. But my aunt got me into their later era when i was 12 with the blue album and it changed my life. Appreciate your review. 👍
Hi Melinda, Thank you, for another interesting video. Glad you got the new blue and red vinyl. I just got the new, Beatles’s, single “7’, ‘Now and Then’, on blue vinyl. Tune in next time. Take Care.🎤🎸🎵🎹🥁
I was 10 when the boys did Ed Sullivan. From I Want to Hold Your Hand to She’s So Heavy I grew up with them. I remember the day Sgt. Pepper came out. What an incredible experience…. Lyrics printed, inserts, cool album liner…. And knowing millions of others were also listening to it the first time. Wow! I was very fortunate to experience them. And now a new tune!
You are very lucky, when they were on the Ed Sullivan show for the first time in February 1964,it was 5 months before I was even conceived! But I started collecting their albums at age 9, I got my first Beatles book for my 11th birthday,and I had all of their albums by age 13.
I can't wait to hear those remixes! I didn't know Giles Martin had remixed and expanded those old favorites - The "Red" and "Blue" Beatles collections turned on an entire new generation of Beatles fans back in 1973 - I remember Wings' "Red Rose Speedway" was released at the same time and Paul grumped about lost sales - I'm so glad Giles Martin has the keys to The Beatles Archive - I'm sure he reads his Dad's notes on all the recordings which is something nobody else would do - Great video Melinda as always❤See you next week!
And I'm with you about how the Beatles influenced and touch me. I was born in the late sixties. So I've gone through a hell of a lot of different types of music I've embraced (and dropped to varying degrees) - glam rock, disco, punk, ska, post punk, new romantic, new wave, various indie darlings like the Smiths, and finally onto acid house and rave. Yet despite going crazy for these and then souring somewhat on some, the Beatles have ALWAYS been something that never once diminished for me. They've been with me since my very first memories of music. I can still recal the smell of the old valve Dansette record player and a couple of the Beatles EPs I would play as a mere three year old.
I can’t wait until my box set gets here. I had seen all the bad pre-arrival videos blasting this release, but I was undeterred. I’m so glad I went with my gut. I had these on cassette back in the day, and just loved them. I have streamed the release and really like most of the mixes and just can’t wait to get my vinyl colored set. Like you, many of these songs represent special moments throughout my life. I cannot imagine another band having that much individual talent and influence.
I LOVED the re-mixes. I listened through both the red and blue today, and it was amazing. There were some odd choices on there, like "Roll over Beethoven" "You`ve really got a hold on me" and etc. The mix of "She loves you" was the only bad one for me. The rest is good.
I thought the same for She Loves You. My least favorite too. Kind of quiet & not powerful, also had a tad of distortion. It was interesting the stereo effect though. It's not terrible, but the other songs pop a lot more than this song.
@@MelindaMurphy Thank you for making this video. You have deep insight and knowlegde that i highly appreciate. As far as "She loves you" which is one of my favorite Beatles songs. "She loves you" did the same thing for the Beatles in Europe that "I want to hold your hand " did for the Beatles in the U.S. It created beatle mania in Europe. Suddenly over night people were screaming their heads off at their concerts, and they were met by thousands whenever they arrived at a airport. The original version of "She loves you" is so vital and energetic. The re-mix destroyed the energy, and made is sound quiet too me. That is why i prefer the original version to this. I know people who have the original vinyl single from 1963 and it sounds AMAZING. But that is the only criticism i have of the red album. I agree with your points on the blue album. "Magical mystery tour" did not sound good at all. "The fool on the hill" was ok. Many people have complained about "I am the the walrus" as well. But overall, i really enjoyed the blue album. Its the Beatles. How could you not love a greatest hits compilation by them. Their new song "Now and then" has gone to no.1 in both the UK, and in Germany, and is no.1 on the Billboard download chart. The only reason for why it is not a no.1 on the actual Billboard hot hundred is that it is not played on the radio in the U.S. which is sad. It is set on high rotation on the radio in the U.K. and in Germany and other European countries. Anyway. Thank you for making this video, and for sharing you thoughts. I really enjoyed it.
These albums are my very first memory of having the "do I really need them" argument in my own head. I already had the standard red and blue albums, and then in the mid-late 70's I think it was, when I was around 15/16 they came out on red and blue colored vinyl. Being a teenager I had very little money but I ended up buying them anyway because, ya know, I just had to...🙂
I was kind of not looking forward to buying this set, but I did. I got the CD's, and I really find it worth while, I really like the new mixes, makes the music sound fresh & different. I really like the Red album a lot, it's nice not having all the vocals panned to one speaker, that right there is a big plus. The sound quality is very good, I am pleasantly surprised by these albums, so a big thumbs up! I was born in late 1959, so I did get to witness a lot of the Beatles mania, even though a little young, collected 45's by them at the time, I remember them appearing on the Ed Sullivan show, but not allowed to watch it, past bedtime. I did listen to it though, I listened through the heater grate, lol. I did get the albums Abbey Road & Let It Be in real time. Thanks for your content Melinda!
I wish I had the memories of seeing The Beatles on Ed Sullivan. Wow! I agree that these, especially the red album sound so good. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Also, I do love coloured vinyl especially these days. There's a lot of ones I love the colurs of - the Kraftwerk reissues, Killing Joke 12"s, but there's one that really plays with my mind- David Bowie's "Diamond Dogs". The red colour is so perfect but it's the same shade as Strawberry Bootlace candy, so I REALLY REALLY want to eat it.
@@marktait2371 My favourite one is the Record Store Day reissue of "Turn to Red". Not only one of my true favourite tunes, but it's a really lovely translucent red that's something else.
Really nice sweatshirt, especially the back - looks great on you! So glad you're having a good time with this, and it was fun to see this colored vinyl edition for the very first time! Who is better than Giles to remix these? Paul Hicks, for my money!
Thank you for the kind compliment Joe. I consider you a Beatles expert and if you say Paul Hicks is a better choice, I will trust you on that. ♥️🤗 Have a wonderful weekend.
I appreciate this thoughtful review. The original Beatles recordings are actually superb. I feel no pressing need to listen to remastered versions myself. Plus, owning the original albums kind of makes this greatest hits release superfluous . I'd rather listen to the songs in the way they were supposed to be heard, as part of an album. ❤
Good day Melinda, I follow you from Paris in France, and I thank you very much for this great and always sincere video. I saw some bad reviews, which really made me hesitate, but I know a little about your sensitivity and I relate to it, I am going to order my box as I had planned, I no longer have any hesitation thanks to you. THANK YOU !
From 1960 I just missed the Beatles craze by 10 years but they are my favorite band. The Stones has a great collection of songs. But you're lucky to find 2 great songs on their albums while you'll only get 2 middle of road the songs on any Beatles album. As you say, it's almost overwhelming with that many great songs. I have listened to so many scratched Beatles albums and bought some of them 2 or 3 times that I'm 100% for CD's. I still enjoy the fake stereo of the old songs but I must say that overall these remixes sound great, they sound fresh, cleaner and more up date. I was surprised though, that they didn't remove the background noise on Day Tripper (its gone on 1+ and Past Masters second edition). How could they leave it there? Hard to believe they didn't notice. I've never noticed it before but with the remix I maybe listened more carefully. It is very obvious. And with the AI tech - a piece of cake to remove it... hmmm But, that is a very small detail. My only true disappointment is that Free as a bird and Real Love are not included. Now & Then makes me cry every time I hear or see it. That has never happened before. But all the youtubers also cry......I think it's absolutely beautiful. It certainly reminds us what we have been missing for the paste 50+ years. And then to realize they can still do a great #1 song. That is unbelieveable but testimony to their class. Perhaps Now & Then will turn out to the the ultimate love song? it touches so many strings in the human experience and existence. What's next? I hope for special editions of their remaining albums. In particular Rubber Soul. And perhaps an update with another Anthology disc.
I haven't received my box set yet and I was at first not going to buy them since I have the vinyl red and blue I bought in 1973 and the the CD versions I bought in 1993. But after watching the official video of making "Now And Then" I had to get the blue 7" and the 2023 box set. Hearing how they were able to separate John's voice from that cassette recording blew my mind, and hearing him alone is rather heart rending.
I have the original releases of these two album sets, along with remastered copies that were released years later. I am a Beatles fan, and do have all of their albums. So now I question myself, how many copies/versions of these songs do I really want or need? The box set you shared with us today (colored vinyl) is what I consider to be very expensive, for music I already have in my library. Knowing you are a true and dedicated fan of the Beatles, you also hold the sentimental value of having these in your collection. I get it! Bravo to you for making this purchase, and may you enjoy the music for a long time to come! 👏😁👍
I have the same struggles as you and almost didn't buy this set. I do have an emotional connection to the music but I still ask myself how many copies of their albums I truly need. Thank you and take care.
Melinda I bought them as well! I lived through the Beatles I was a fan from 1964 aged 4 😆 I agree people my age still tell me we lived at the right time musically! My favourite band is the Stranglers I was 16 when I discovered them!! But the Beatles first band I loved!! Great stuff Melinda
When I was a kid, I found the blue album someone was chucking out in the trash by the curb in the 'hood. The album cover is a bit beat up but the vinyl plays perfect to this day.
Melinda, The Beatles in my opinion are the Best Band Ever!!!! I'm 53, I have a older brother (9 years older than me) he got me into the Beatles at a early age. I remember (I had to be 7 or 8 years old) and he would come home late at night and wake me up and show me the Let It Be album and quiz me on who John Paul Ringo and George was LOL! I'm a Zepp and Doors, Van Halen, Queensryche guy but The Beatles are always number 1. Love your Beatles hoodie! Looks great on you!. All the best to you and your husband! Love your Channel! Oh! I just got the MoFi Studiodeck! replaced my old ATLP120, Holy Crap it is Amazing!! Thought my LP's sounded good but now I hear things I never knew existed. Just Amazing! I'm a John guy, my wife is a Paul girl. John is a little more gritty in my opinion.
I'm so glad you love your MoFi Studiodeck. I love my MoFi speakers as well. ♥️ What wonderful memories to have of your brother and The Beatles. Thank you and take care.
Melinda, you are so articulate on camera. Loved your review of these albums. I wasn't planning on buying them, however my original red and blue are pretty worn so now its off to the record store with that push from your review. Cheers
For someone "fairly new" to The Beatles, you just did a remarkable in-depth review of Red & Blue. I grew up with Van Halen too--along with the other rock bands of the era. But I've been a Beatles fan since the mid-70's. I heard of them earlier than that, of course. But I was too young to really appreciate them back in my early elementary days. But once I got my first Beatle album (Revolver), I became an instant huge fan that my mother often wondered what had happened to me. I was collecting everything Beatles, may it be magazines, newspaper clippings, books, t-shirts, their solo albums, videos, etc. As the saying goes: you can't keep a good band down. And I'm still enjoying my ticket to ride till this very day. All we need is love, folks.❤️🤍💙💚
Thanks so much for the great review! Put this on my Xmas list, hopefully Santa thinks I've been a good boy this year. I appreciate all the detailed info, and your reflections on the music and what it means to you. Thank you!
Love your commentary and review - but I have to say, Magical Mystery Tour and I Am The Walrus are two of my favorite remixes. All these new remixes, like all recent ones, are my go to mixes from now on. Definitive for me. Great hoodie by way!!
Thank you for the kind compliments. I'm probably not in the majority when it comes to those remixes. Obviously, Giles Martin and those involved were happy with them too. 🤗 Thank you and take care.
I’ve been anxiously waiting for your review for this box set! The Beatles are also my all time favorite band. I was 4 or 5 when I first watched them on Ed Sullivan. My parents bought the first album “Meet The Beatles” and played it all the time. My folks even bought my brother and I Beatles wigs (yes the actually sold Beatles wigs) so we could look like a Beatle while we sang along. Not sure why I shared that. 😂 I agree with you 100%! Everything you said was absolutely true. I couldn’t have said it better myself. The Eagles are my favorite sentimental band like Van Halen is for you. But The Beatles are the greatest band of all time. I too got emotional when I heard Now and Then but when I saw the video I was bawling. The slow fade out of The Beatles at the end just did me in. 😭 It’s not one of their best songs but in the end knowing it is the very last song we’ll ever get from them makes it more sentimental to me. I haven’t gotten my records yet. I also ordered the colored albums. I can’t wait to get them! Thank you for a great video. I loved everything you said about The Beatles. You look very beautiful today and I really love the hoodie! Btw I have something I’d like to send to you. Can I send it to the same address you gave me a few years ago? Thanks again for this video. It means a lot. Have a great weekend ❤️Debbie
Hello! What great memories you have of The Beatles. I bet you had so much fun wearing those wigs.♥️ Van Halen will always be my favorite band but The Beatles were definitely the best. My address is still the same. It's very sweet of you to want to send something. Thank you in advance. ♥️🤗 I hope you enjoy your new records. The colored vinyl is beautiful. Take care.
I was already married when The Beatles made it big so we had very little money to buy records. A forgotten group of the same era is The Mama's and Pappas had an album called The Mama's And Pappas Deliver. If you ever get to hear it, go for it! It's a fantastic album! And great job on this video!
I got the Blue album yesterday, the Red is on its way still. Overall the album sounds fantastic. The additional songs are a nice touch and make a more complete picture. For me I was floored by “I Want You (She’s So Heavy)”. I have the Abbey Road box set, but in the context of this set, the song is a standout. Somehow it was like hearing the song for the first time. “Now And Then” has really grown on me. Previously I’d only heard it on TH-cam or the radio, it sounds SO much better on my home equipment. Can’t wait for the Red album to show up!
I have the original red and blue albums, but i think it is worth getting them again as it is nice to have the third disc with extra tracks and the coloured vinyl looks very nice. Also the sweatshirt looks really cool.
It’s better to have than to have not. I used to own the Red and Blue LPs. Now I will buy the new CDs package set. It’s really a greatest hits compilation. Yes, the Beatles are the best. My favorite band is still the Police who I saw live. However, I do love the Beatles too! 😊
@@MelindaMurphy Thanks for the reply. Every Breath You Take has been played literally a Billion times on the Internet. Even the Beatles don’t have that record. I love all their 5 albums. Especially Regatta and Zenyatta. Synchronicity was great too and they ended on a peak. The Doors are also a band that I love. Starting with a brilliant debut album and ending with the incredible L.A. Woman album. What a career! I also love Led Zeppelin. They didn’t put out a bad album either. Amazing band! Those are my views and opinions. You take care too! I like Eddie Van Halen’s guitar 🎸 playing. He was a genius! It’s sad that he’s gone now but he left quite a legacy.
Nothing better then listening to something and having an emotional connection to the music. I don’t have that connection with the Beatles but I appreciate those that do. It doesn’t matter who the group or artist is, it’s the connection that they creat with you is what is most important
I agree with you Steve. The Beatles have a few songs that are very touching. My dad wanted In My Life played at his funeral so that one brings that all up for me. It was also touching to hear Paul play a solo in the way he thought his dear friend George would. It's hard to believe Paul is in his 80's and still does everything he does. ♥️ Thank you and have a great week.
Like you, I’m a second generation Beatles fan. I was 6 when the broke up, but started buying their records in the mid-to-late 70s, right up to today. I also sprung for the color vinyl box, though mine hasn’t arrived yet. I listened to streaming versions of some the new mixes and think your analysis is spot-on. Overall good to very good, but the MMT mixes left me wanting. I guess they can;t all be winners, but overall a good package, from what I’ve heard so far.
I love the MMT album so that was a bit of a disappointment. Overall, they did a great job. The vinyl is beautiful and quiet. ♥️ I think you'll be pleased. Thank you and take care.
I’ve been waiting to see if you would do a reaction video. I’m glad that you did! Great review. Of the older songs, “A Hard Day’s Night” really grabbed me-if you listen with headphones, you get to hear Ringo’s impressive drumming in a way that we’ve never heard before. And I would agree with you about Magical Mystery Tour and I am the Walrus-they also seemed flat to me.
Excellent review, I love all of their music even if it has been altered by others some 50 years later. I will buy this box set like I have with anything that comes out with their name.😊
You probably didn't NEED it, but you sure WANTED it:) Want is the key to enjoying your passion. Don't mind the haters who will always say that you don't need this or that. It's not a matter of needing something, but wanting to have something that makes you feel happy. Take care, Melinda! :)
Coloured vinyl set was same price as black set in U.K. However it was/is a limited edition and sold out in about 2 hours after release (LE set only available on Beatles official shop).
Great video Melinda! Love the sweat shirt! Like you mentioned, they will always be the greatest band ever. They were so ahead of their time. Hope all is well, and hope you and family are having a great weekend! 🥰🥰🥰☮
I have been sick this weekend but I appreciate the kind wishes. 🤗 Thank you for the kind compliment. The Beatles were the best. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda, Great review! My colored vinyl set is out for delivery today. I did pick up the CD’s on Friday because I couldn’t wait. Could not go to sleep until hearing all. Loved every song in its own new way. Can’t wait for the warm vinyl. First Generation life long fan from the first night I saw them on Ed Sullivan. Yes, so lucky to have witnessed the show. Don’t feel bad, you will be around a lot longer to see what The Beatles hold for the future. Thank you.
Oh wow! You lived through some amazing times. What a historic moment to see them on The Ed Sullivan Show. ♥️ I hope you have the records by now and they make you happy. Thank you and take care.
Now & Then nailed me in the heart too😢! I was 11 years old when they played the Hollywood Bowl. Didn’t get to go, Dad didn’t want to spring for the $5 Hollywood Bowl seat ticket! Thanks for your video. I was going to buy it but because of your video I’m rushing out to get it…!! Thanks again- BEATLES FOR EVER!!!!
I'm getting mine today. The previous versions of these were from analog masters but can't wait to hear stereo versions of early Beatles. Ive been a Beatles fan since my mom got me US hard day's night from a chain store called " 2 Guys"...back in 1980...lol Cheers!
Appreciate the review. Interesting that another "reviewer" was sharing how great Magical Mystery Tour sounded now. Basically, it seems to come down to each listener's taste and no song, no matter how good it is, will please everyone. Thanks again.
Hello Melinda I love the sweatshirt by the way. The colored versions does really look cool. I just purchased the 12 inch single and enjoying the single at the moment. This new release would be an interesting comparison with the originals even though it is like comparing apples to oranges so to speak as they are totally not the same. Anyways great video as always. Too bad your husband is not chiming in on this video. Would love to see his take on this box set. Take care!
Great review Melinda as always, it's nice to see The Beatles and The Stones at the top of the charts with Taylor, wow, who would've thunk? Hope you and your family have great Veterans day, The 11th hour of the 11th day, of the 11th month. Peace.
I got the albums this morning, only CD's as the vinyl was a bit expensive here in the UK, it will be interesting to compare these CD 2023 remix compared to my original UK vinyl pressings from the 1970's
DARLING ...NOW AND THEN ISN;T GOOD !...IT IS MAGICAL, AWESOME (SPECIALLY BACKED UP WITH THAT MAGICAL ORCHESTRA)😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱🔥💥💖🎵😭😭😭😭✌️🙏...IT MADE ME CRY,MAN
(This is Tom, not Sandra.) Very nice video about this new box set from The Beatles. Thank you for your honest and candid views on the set itself, the tunes and the photos included inside. I'm glad you are happy with your purchase, Mam. Yes, The Beatles Are The Best Ever!!!! I grew up with them. I was 5 years old when l first saw them on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in Feb. 1964. So l was lucky in that respect. I'm sorry you weren't around then to experience that. Take care, Mam. May GOD bless you and yours.
I would have loved to have seen The Beatles perform on the Ed Sullivan show. What a moment in history. ♥️ I'm glad you were old enough to remember it. Thank you and God bless.
Born in 64. Saw Yellow Submarine at the movies. Bought the red & blue albums when they came out. I also bought Live at the Hollywood Bowl. I enjoy hearing the remixes but, my favorite listening experience is the remastered mono set with stereo Abbey Road/Let it Be. Those were priority mixes just before pressing, so it feels like I’m getting the definitive vision but, with a bit of a modern-day tweak. It’s fun to pick out different things in the early stereo versions, but it’s also distracting at times. I like when Giles takes the chance to not pan tracks as they did back in the day …hard left and right. He’s brilliant btw… Just listen to the Love album. That said, I’m happy to see the world still talking about this most amazing band… and it’s beautiful that future generations will experience their magic in a fresh new way. Long Live The Beatles. Great review!
I agree. I gained so much respect for Giles Martin when I heard the Love album. It's incredible. For the most part, I think he is doing a wonderful job. Thank you and take care.
Hello Melinda here in Yorkshire, England. I've heard a few tracks off the new red and blue albums and I'm so impressed with the red. So many of the early tracks '63/64 are now amazing. Gone is the horrible stereo with vocals in one channel and instruments in the other. It's like 3d against the old 2d recordings. Here in UK regular prices of the vinyl is £75, and the cd about £35, although Amazon UK is selling with a good discount for both formats. Definitely the red cd,the new tracks are inserted chronologically unlike the blue. See what Christmas says!
I have the vinyl six pack coming. I’ll report if my wife doesn’t throw me out for spending, but, gee… It’s Beatles! I like the Revolver Giles M mix to the extent that Revolver finally has a soundstage. Sounds glorious on some songs and at least only slightly regrettable on others. ✌️
I agree. Giles Martin gets a lot of things right but has a few missteps. For the most part I am happy with his work. Best wishes with your wife. Lol. I completely understand. Thank you and take care.
I owed you a comment on this Melinda... I remember Abbey Road being brand new. I was 11 years old. My next door neighbor's older brother bought a copy and I remember asking him about it. A very cool Beatles memory. You did great here. Your love of the group was very moving for me. The Beatles red was the catalyst for my full blown Beatlemania. Blessings for you and the family. 🥰
Thank you Rachel. I'm envious that you grew up when they were still together and Abbey Road was brand new. I guess if there is a downside, you also had to live through their break up. That must have been hard on their first generation fans. Thank you and blessings to you and Sue. ♥️
First, I want to congratulate you again on a fine review. Your presentation was nice and relaxed and conversational. I could hear all your words. So many TH-camrs talk at breakneck speed, and I have to go back to get what they said. It was also very informative. Simply put, I enjoyed it, as I do all your reviews. This is the first review of the set that I have watched because there are zillions. I'm a huge Beatles fan. They are my favorite group. Their music changed my life. I'm fairly knowledgeable about the Beatles, and I try to add some useful information in a bit. I'll try to be as short as possible, but it's going to be hard. I was not of the Beatles generation. I lived in a small town in thePhilippines with my parents, who were medical missionaries, from 1961-1965. So the height of Beatlemania was over, and I was only 9 1/2. We lived in a couple of small towns and were getting reaccustomed to the US. I didn't even know who the Beatles were. When I was sophomore, we moved to Birmingham, which was a big change. Besides The Carpenters, Seals and Croft, Bread, and a few other artists, the airwaves were dominated by hard rock, which I had a difficult time relating to. Then a Beatles group played in the gym of our high school middle of junior year. I had never heard such rock music before. It was gloriously harmonic. I went out and bought the Red album, the first album I ever bought. This was in 1974, a year after the two albums were released. I played both the Red and later Blue albums hundreds of times. My mother, who was in the kitchen next to the living room, where our high-quality H. H. Scott console was located, came to know their music too. I'm not sure she related to a lot of it, but she especially liked 'Hey Jude' and "Here Comes the Sun.' One time after playing 'Hey Jude,' she came to me and said, "Rusk, you see, that song was about helping a young man getting over his fear of girls," which could be one interpretation. You see, I have never had a date at that time, and my mother was trying to encourage me. I had a great mother. Now on to the albums. I have not purchased them yet so I really can't comment on them too much. What I instead was buy the unremastered versions in CD form, just tonight. I did that because I'm fearful they might have flubbed it. I have heard some songs from it. They are different. The positions of the instruments and vocals have been altered. I do not believe that should have been done. That should have been left alone. What George Martin did with the Beatles was the original intent of the artists. When you change positioning and loudness, you essentially change the original music. It is no longer what the Beatles then. Now a little history. In 1987, George Martin went back and remastered all the albums. He said that he cleaned up and tightened up all the albums up to 'Sgt. Peppers' using modern technology. After that, he just made sure that the transfers to CD were good. Here's some inside information. In 1977, George Martin went back and remastered 'Sgt. Peppers', on the 10th anniversary of its release. He just used modern technology to tighten everything up. I bought that album again, and it was a bit cleaner. But nothing in the music had been changed--not a drop. On a side note, I have a picture disc of 'Sgt. Peppers' that was released about a year later. It had some of the cover art on the front and back of the vinyl. It was a colored disc, but with art. I've only played a couple of times. I'm not really into money, but I suspect it's worth a good bit. I also have a Mobile Fidelity record of 'Abbey Road.' It sounds fabulous. The bass is so powerful. It's the only Beatles record that Mobile Fidelity ever did. Now, there a few songs here and there that I different mono and stereo versions. Now those songs a fair game for remastering. Some of the versions that got released on certain albums and in certain markets were not the masters intended. My mother was fortunate enough to spot a collection of all the Beatles singles for sale in the classifieds. It was a couple from Australia who were near retirement age and moving back to Australia. They were singles released in Australia. Most of the single are identical, but there are a few that are from different takes. So there are different versions of some songs floating around. Two of the most notable are 'Paperback Writer" and 'Rain'. There's tons more reverb on the single versions than what we got in the US. In that case they should be restored to their original single versions. Now you said that the best albums would be to have the original UK pressings. I understand your reasoning, but I disagree. The reason is that the quality control and just plain quality of British pressing plants is sub-par. I experienced this myself when I bought a UK pressing of 'Help.' I bought it because it had more songs than the US version. But the pressing wasn't good. There was lots of distortion on it. Of course, this was around 1980, and the pressings in Britain might have been better in the 60s. But there's another big issue with all Beatles's recordings. Britain did not have very many people with stereo playback until 1968 or thereabouts. But the US did, so the US distributors of the Beatles records released them in stereo. And George Martin knew that by 1967 if not before. That's why you have a big controversy about 'Sgt. Peppers' and the remaster. This is what happened. The Beatles only heard it in mono. They never heard it in stereo. But George Martin and Geof Emerick, the engineer for most of the Beatles's records, got together after the recordings were a wrap, and secretly put together a stereo mix and had that distributed in the US. And they also slowed down 'She's Leaving Home.' So if you've ever heard the panning on 'A Day in the Life,' where they move the sound slowly from one side to the other in the middle of the song, it's something the Beatles never heard. Personally, I think it's fabulous. And I think George Martin knew the impact it would have in the US. Paul heard it in recent years and was not happy. So they remastered 'Sgt. Peppers a few years ago and it more like mono and upset most Americans, who were accustomed to hearing it in stereo. There was a big "I Protest" campaign of sorts in the US. I'm lucky enough to have it in both the stereo vinyl and non-remastered CD version. To me, it sounds great. I have not heard the remix. So that's the other issue. We in the US had the capability of stereo playback, while most people in Britain didn't. Okay, I'll wind up here. I will say that Paul McCartney is also my favorite solo artist. Oh, and 'And I Love Her,' was the first Beatles song to be totally acoustic. I didn't know that until recently. I don't know how Paul recorded his bass to make it all acoustic, but apparently he did. At least that's what Guitar Trooper says. The strings on 'Now and Then' were written by Paul, wholly or mainly, and he sat in on the recording session of it. And there might still be another Beatles's song out there. According to Paul, he put together an experimental piece around the time of 'Sgt. Peppers,' which might have been supposed to be on it, but there wasn't room. He's stated that's he's determined to get it released someday. So, it's possible the remasters might have fumbled the ball some here. Others seem to be complaining about 'I Am the Walrus.' But if all else fails, you might be able to find the non-remastered songs on iTunes. I know that's not as fun as vinyl. For me, if I had to have only one album, it would be the Red, though I'm not sure about its current form. Regardless, I again want to congratulate you on your excellent presentation. Trivia: The Beatles, mainly George Harris, discovered James Taylor. George also helped the Indian sitar player, Ravi Shankar, achieve worldwide fame. Norah Jones is Ravi Shankar's daughter. Ringo is left-handed, part of what gives him his distinctive style, a style that contributed significantly to the Beatles's sound. Queen Elizabeth was an enormous Beatles fan. Economists have estimated that at their peak, all associated industries with the Beatles made up 2/3 of Britain's economy.
Wow! What great information. 🤗♥️ I loved the story you shared about your mom. She gave you a pep talk but let The Beatles say it in a song. Lol. I'm glad you have great memories of your mom. I feel the same way about mine. ♥️ The George Martin mixes will always be the definitive versions. That will never change. What Giles has done is interesting and will probably appeal to a younger crowd. I personally find these remixes interesting and enjoyable but no one can touch George Martin. I will say I also like the MoFi version of Abbey Road but my favorite is the UK first pressing. Great trivia information. A lot of the people that The Beatles touched went on to be stars in their own right. Thanks again for sharing your stories about The Beatles. Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda. I haven't been in touch for a while, but I always watch your posts. I really appreciate your review of this box set. I hope Giles Martin and company take note of your thoughts on the Magical Mystery Tour tracks. (I'm looking forward to that remastered release.) I also pre-ordered this colored vinyl set, but still haven't received it. When I contacted The Beatles Store online, I was told delivery would take another six weeks due to "delayed processing." Obviously, I would be waiting for a re-press of this "limited edition," so I canceled the order. Disappointing, but I'm glad to have the 12" Now and Then/Love Me Do single. Please keep posting!
I'm sorry you didn't get your copy on the first run. They probably didn't press the full quantity the first time and sold them faster than expected. I appreciate your kind words and I thank you for your support. I hope you enjoy the single. Take care. 🤗♥️
Hi Melinda thanks for a wonderful and honest review on the Red and Blue Albums. Yes I’m another first generation Beatles fan and remember vividly during the mid to late 1960’s tuning into my local radio station to hear the first playing of a new Beatles record and then after school going to the record store to order a copy and saving my allowance so I could pay for it. My Beatles collection is reasonably extensive and have the original Red and Blue vinyl and later the CD pressings of the albums. I only received the new versions of the Red And Blue (CD’s) today. My first impressions are very positive especially on the red Album when all of a sudden I hear a new guitar cord or louder drums or bass etc that I’ve never heard before and then I get goosebumps. Beatles music no matter how you hear it is magic but to hear a slightly different sound that your not used too just gets me a little emotional. October and November have been very special for me this year firstly in October celebrating a special birthday and later in the month seeing Paul live on the Got Back tour here in Australia and the then this month with the new Beatles releases . My bank balance has suffered a little but I couldn’t be happier!
Seeing Paul in concert is such an amazing experience. ♥️ I'm so happy for you. Happy birthday. I also enjoy the remixes. They don't replace the originals but they are very interesting and enjoyable to listen to. You grew up in an amazing time for music. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
Not sure what is more beautiful these new vinyl packages or Melinda iin that lovely sweatshirt! Good featture Beatles still never bettered by any other band
I have been a Beatles fan since as long as I can remember, one of my earliest memories was jumping around in a London flat as a toddler to She Loves You in the very early 60's. I still have most of my Beatles records though some have disappeared over the years, I admit I never bought the red and blue albums until about 2 years ago when I came across them both on CD in a music store at a price I just couldn't pass up. I have to say my fav album is Rubber Soul, with Please, Please Me a close 2nd, even as a Mono album it's content was one of their best and the same photo as the Red Album.
I first got these on 8-track as a birthday gift from my father for my 11th birthday. I have resisted getting these over the years on CD or LP. However, hearing Geils and his team had taken a shot at many of the older songs made this set a must have in my collection. For convenance sake I got them on CD, that said I will likely get them on LP in the near future. I absolutely love what the team has done with their music, and look forward to the Deluxe editions coming in the future!
Wow! How cool would the 8 tracks be? ♥️🤗 The red album is so good. I really enjoy both of these very much. I hope you will too. Thank you and take care.
I was born in 1984 and I love 8 track tapes as my main favorite format. I have those Beatles albums on 8 track too. I just got those deluxe editions on CD today at my Walmart. I even have the original versions on CD too.
"when a new Beatles record came out [they] went to the store and bought it" - yeah, that describes me at age 16 in 1963. Back in that day, young fans bought 45s, also referred to as "singles" - small size records that played at 45 rpm on a turntable. Singles were what folks bought for the hit songs, with a side A (the hit song) and a reverse side B (a secondary song). We all did that with great anticipation of playing that record over and over and over and.... well, you get it. Following in the food chain were the releases of albums, much larger-size, playing at 33 rpm and containing 12-14 songs. With the advent of The Beatles, not only were the singles instantly snapped up at record stores but the buying of albums made giant strides in the market, as Beatlemania took hold and young fans wanted every word of every song. With The Beatles, the hit singles were sold individually and not included on the albums. Naturally the fans bought both. The record companies loved it. Can you imagine "I Want To Hold Your Hand" as a side A with a side B being "I Saw Her Standing There"? The Beatles were the first to have double Side A's with two hits, one on each side of the 45 - no side B. Also, which songs were on which albums varied if the album was released in the USA or Britain.
@@jackwezesa1081 the UK versions of the albums had more tracks, often 14, than the USA version, usually 12 - early albums were variable - UK didn't have "Something New" album at all - nor did UK have LP of "Magical Mystery Tour" but an EP (extended play) - "Hard Day's Night" album had only 8 tracks of the Beatles plus three instrumentals - Canada and US had "Beatles 65" (11 tracks) album as well as "Beatles for Sale" (14 tracks) with a number of duplicated songs later US and UK albums identical to each other such as the White , Abbey Rd and Get Back - believe me, as a early collector in that day, the divergencies with the released content were not appreciated much
Hello Melinda, Not only did we get a record review, we got a fashion show too! As for the LPs, I have the original "red" album; I used to have the "blue" album but got rid of it. Though the new release has some appeal, I don't think I'll be getting it, as I have a self-imposed moratorium on LP purchases plus I'm wary of remixes in general; I'd want what I've heard before, and better-sounding. I am old enough to have seen the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show back in 1964 and 1965; I also have the DVD set with the complete shows they performed in. I'm a fan, but not a fanatic, but given the choice I'd choose the Beatles over the Stones, if that tells you anything.
What an incredible moment in history that you were here to witness. ♥️ After this purchase, my vinyl buying will be a lot less. I have to have money for holiday spending. 😀 Thank you and take care.
I just got my colored vinyl box set version delivered today and was so impressed with how high quality and heavy duty the whole package is. Nice, glossy thick cardstock jackets and a hardbox outer slipcase with foil lettering. Gorgeous!
Thank you so much for your wonderful from the heart review. I can tell how much you love this music, as I do too. The Beatles are in my DNA, they are so much part of my life and I grew up listening to the Red album and still have my original 1973 UK pressing and that album is such a musical touchstone for me. I like you, was really unsure that I needed yet another copy of both of these brilliant albums and in the end went for the CD versions, but really wanted the red and blue vinyl versions. I have really enjoyed listening to the CDs this weekend and they sound great, but I just know that I will end up buying the red and blue vinyl versions as they just look so beautiful. And you reminded me that it’s all about what the heart wants and not the head. Your review was so heartfelt and honest and I agree entirely on your views on Giles Martin’s remixes, as he has done a fantastic job, as have you with your review here.
Thank you so much for the kind words. I didn't need this box set either but I honestly do think I will be returning to it quite often.♥️ Thank you and take care.
Thanks for the great review, Melinda. I received the red album on black vinyl yesterday; not sure I will order the blue (I too own the German pressing of Magical Mystery Tour; it's the best). I also received the red cd. I'm thrilled with most of the new mixes; there is an exception or two, but they still sound slightly better than before. The 'Revolver ' tracks sound great but seem redundant because the Revolver box set was released just months ago, it seems. The red cd sounds incredible in my car, just enjoyed it this morning. I am a first generation Beatles fan. I never got to see them in person, though I saw Paul McCartney about ten years ago. I'll never forget seeing 'A Hard Day's Night' in 1964 at a local theater. The girls' screams in the audience were deafening! What a great time to be alive. Thanks and take care.
It must be a wonderful memory to have seen A Hard Days Night when it was a new movie. Incredible!!! Overall, I'm happy with the remixes too. Thank you and take care.
Hi, Melinda. I was a young Liverpool teen when the Beatles hit the record scene. Hear 'Love Me Do' on the telly and although it's a very simple song, at the time it really stood out from the rest. Then my cousin brought the 'Please Please Me' album to my house and I was BLOWN AWAY! From the very first, 'One, Two,Three, Four' I was hooked. (In fact, I couldn't believe the Beatles had written that song. It sounded so American to my naive ears). Long story short I bought each album on release. And the strange thing is that as the Beatles took us along, we just took for granted the amazing progress that they made! We all learned to expect an almost vaudeville selection with each album. So, no surprise when ' Eleanor Rigby' was released with 'Yellow Submarine' on the b-side. Also, by the time 'Revolver' appeared with a mix of tracks from 'Taxman' 'Eleanor Rigby' 'Yellow Submarine' 'Love You Too' and the amazing, 'Tomorrow Never Knows'!!! My goodness! We just expected it from them. Its only now, in retrospect, that I am constantl AMAZED! I play it now and have to remind myself that this is 1966! Four blokes in their early twenties!!!! Nothing will ever be made like this again.
I agree. There will never be another band like The Beatles. You got to grow up with The Beatles. I can't imagine anything better than that. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
The Winter of 1968 began my journey with The Beatles, I was 7 years old, my brothers and cousins sat around the Christmas Tree and sang every word of every song on the White album, because the lyrics were printed and the songs were fun and varied! Have to thank my aunt Doris...after all, it was her album, she was hip. My mom had no intention of ever buying a Beatles record! So when I went to the record store I used to see all these older albums, and I really didn't know what order they were released, couldn't afford them all anyway. By 1976 when Red & Blue sets came out, I didn't even realize the Beatles had broken up...we had no internet, and no one told me...But in reality it didn't matter. The Beatles' music lived on forever. I WAS Also impressed with VAN HALEN, 1978, got to see them Sep 78, my closest buddy and I heard Roth and Anthony would be signing autographs at the concert hall at 2pm, They were rollerskating around the parking lot, And we got them to sign a Zildjian Cymbal(no clue what ever happened to it).
Wow! Incredible stories. The one positive about not being a first generation Beatle is that I only knew them after they broke up so I didn't have to live through the sadness that fans were feeling. I'm glad you were spares of that as well. ♥️ I would love to meet a member of Van Halen. To meet them at that time must be such a cool memory. 😍 Thank you and have a great weekend.
Thanks for another great video and review, I am a first generation Beatles fan and the excitement of a new record back then was a real thing but not just albums the singles were just as special, with all of the great music at that time it was essential to stay relevant and present on the radio as well as in the minds of fans, so they were a constant presence during our youth. I can't believe that at 72 I'm still buying Beatles albums, but I love it. On another topic a different video review presented the observation that all of these reissue remixes are different from the original albums and if someone wanted to walk into a store and buy a original mix, as it was released album, they could not buy one and experience that sound.
It's so wonderful that you have been able to experience The Beatles first hand. ♥️ I'm glad we are still getting new Beatles releases. A lot of people are mentioning that these remixes that are coming out today by Giles Martin are in the stores while the original mixes aren't. Beatles purists believe that they should keep pressing both versions (the original mix and the remixes) so that we can buy and enjoy both. Thank you and take care.
Thank you for presenting these albums Melinda. Yes as you say, I feel The Beatles are the best band still. The new song now and then is growing on me as I listen to it. Thank you for your insights into the new mixes of the songs too. This will help me decide if I'm going to buy this box set or not. My car needs new tyres so it's going to be difficult. Hopefully your prediction that the standard black vinyl versions will be discounted comes true. You look really great in The Beatles sweatshirt too. Best wishes and keep enjoying listening.
Thank you for the kind compliment. 🤗♥️ The tires should definitely come first. I do hope that these albums will go on sale during the holidays and you have a chance to pick them up if you wish. Thank you and take care.
I remember the old 45. version of "I amThe Walrus"with extra beats in the middle.That full Stereo version was on the Beatles "Rareties "album.Congratulations on obtaining the Red and Blue Albums.Enjoy.
I grew up in a home without hi-fi, just a cheap little record player and a box of 45's, though my mother played piano and exposed me to various instruments during the 60's and 70's. Like many kids back then I was assigned various chores by my parents which had to be completed before I was allowed to go out to play on Saturday mornings. My childhood friend Don had older siblings who were Beatle fanatics and his parents had a glorious console stereo in the living room so when I heard my first "hi-fi" I was hooked to the point where I would go to extreme lengths to make certain my chores were completed by bedtime on Friday night so that I could go over to my friends house to get a listen. I'd knock on the door and when invited inside I'd take a kitchen chair into the living room and park myself right in the middle between left and right and just take it all in. Of course my friend was busy doing his chores but I wasn't bothered at all. Take your time my friend, I'm in no hurry. I was probably about 7 years old at the time, Sgt. Pepper's had recently been released, I heard the discussions of Paul's possible demise and all of the other speculation. There will never be another band like The Beatles because they happened at the right time and they were good. Very, very good.
I have been a Beatles fan since I was 3 yrs old in 1963 I'm now 62 yrs old, thanks to my dad with a reel to reel tape recorder that , he used to tape the Beatles on the top 40 in the uk the weekly charts as well as 60s music as well , that's my greatest gift my late father ever gave me in my life 🥰🙏🏻🎸🎸🎸🥁🎤 but the greatest band since the Beatles, was Queen and Freddie Mercury, my favourite British band is QUEEN and then the Beatles, these are my favourite bands, I was lucky to of met the band and saw them in concert with Freddie Mercury
Melinda, we both love the same bands. My fav all time is VH, (Roth era), but The Beatles are on a different planet for me that makes them purely sentimental, as I am with Elvis. Enjoy your Beatles albums as I am mine. 😊
I was too young for The Beatles at their peak and I got into them when my mum bought the Blue album in 1973. I was tempted by the coloured vinyls but the prices are insane for me as an “admirer” rather than a collector! 😊
I agree that these were pretty pricey. I wasn't even going to buy them but I got the fever. 😳 In the end, I'm happy and I know I will be playing these a lot. Thank you and take care.
Hi, I stumbled upon this video and it really hit a chord with me. Am 56, and though I did not grow up with The Beatles, I was a fanatic til age 30, then put my focus on my family. The group touched my heart. That passion transferred over to Mccartney music, who I have seen live 2x. He is better live than on record. You taught me a few things in the video, and yes I had tge original 1973 albums. I have my own music channel, and play several Beatles and Paul songs on piano. You are as pretty as you are smart....keep up the great videos
Thank you so much for the kind comments. I'm a big Paul fan as well and even at his age, he is still terrific live. ♥️ Like you, I put music aside when I had my daughter. I let her control the radio until she was gone and it dawned on me that I could listen to the music I love. It's been fun to return to my roots and enjoy the music of my life. ♥️ Thank you and have a wonderful day. Take care.
@@MelindaMurphy Many of Paul's songs, especially his overlooked 1980s tunes, were his best. On same caliber as any Beatle song...Only Love Remains, No more Lonely Nights ect...am grateful my daughters who are 24, can experience a new Beatles song release, like yours can am sure. I subscribed today to your channel, you are cool :) Melinda
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As a 71 year old first generation fan , I love everything you've said about The Beatles, One of my greatest memories that I can still see in my minds eye is walking to my local record store to buy the I Want To Hold Your Hand single and as I walked in , I stopped to stare at the Beatles "Rocking Heads" display in their Beatles window , God that was so cool !!
I wished I had the foresight to ask the store manager if I could have it when they were done with it LOL , I know you'll have a wonderful time enjoying your new records ...
What a wonderful memory. I like to think that someone still has that old display. What an amazing time to grow up. ♥️ Thank you for sharing that. Take care.
I'm 70 years old and have been a Beatles fan since the early weeks of 1964! Saw them with my family on The Ed Sullivan Show on 9th February 1964. My Dad got tickets for my Mom, sister, cousin and me for the show at Shea Stadium in NYC on 15th August 1965. The newly mixed Red and Blue albums with the song "Now and Then" sound magnificent. My family is gone, but I love sharing my love of The Fab Four. ❤
Oh wow! You certainly have some awesome memories. I'm sorry for your losses. I hope The Beatles reminds you of the wonderful times you were able to experience. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
later i would do that whenever a album was released witha great cover they had big posters in the window and i asked if i could come and get it after they take it from the store window, some were already asked and others i brought them home to display in my living room when younger, when Iron maiden released their second album with bruce dickinson i had a big poster of the band menbers sitting in a traditional big table and inside the silver platter was a big brain for them to eat and i put it almost from the ceiling to the floor on my living room ,friends would ask if i was a metal head to wich i would reply, "from now on i will only listen to heavy metal" they were amazed but i had already lot´s of old rock bands and after i heard the number of the beast album when it came out from a older cousin i would start to listen more and more to that album and piece of mind i bought it as it was released, later i bought the first two with paul dianno at the vocals and the other day someone was saying that the sound of the record was horrible ,well it was perfect still sounded like 70´s production of rock bands don´t know where the guy on youtube get a bad recorded copy and at the time i started to buy more heavy rock bands like metallica first and second album ,where they look like kids but heard loud those records are incredible, i remenber them playing a concert in a summer festival after Elton John, in his Nikita phase, nikita and after for whom the bells tools, it mixes perfect the two diferent sounds,(it comes some minuts in a home video released by metallica when clif burdon died in a very unlucky way). I only had seen Elton John in 72 and in 76 ,it was like a calm guy with melody for a crazy drug adict guy with lot´s of quality playing the piano very fast, today maybe they have to build piano´s with larger keys so he´s fingers would fit
i think better only jerry lee lewis in early 70´s
One of my favorite scenes on the old show "Mad Men" is when Don Draper tells his daughter Sally (who is upset with him at the moment) that he got her tickets to see The Beatles at Shea Stadium. Her reaction is so genuine to the way a teenage girl in the 1960s might have reacted th-cam.com/video/3Fn_Zrrc_0Q/w-d-xo.html
I’m one of those old baby boomers who lived through the Beatles era of the 1960’s when each new Beatles release became a worldwide event, and that is no exaggeration. It’s a lasting memory for sure. Enjoyed your review. Nice job.
I always used to envy baby boomers for living when the Beatles and the Stones were active. I am Gen X and was born in the late 70`s. I got into the Beatles when i was 10 years old, and i`ve LOVED them ever since. I`ve seen Paul McCartney twice in concert, and i had the time of my life.
You are a very fortunate person. What wonderful memories they must be. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
great review. Seen McCartney twice here in Denmark and the Stones once. Paul's events touched me like crazy. The Stones left me cold for some reason.@@yellyman5483
I am an old Baby boomer myself, born in 1953, so I grew up with them as well. Saw them on Ed Sullivan and must have watch the movie Hard Day's Night a dozen times when it came out. What I guess surprises me is that even today 60 years after their first releases people is how their music still affects people. I once heard one young person in a super market saying to her friend, how she wished she had been around back then when they first came out😃
@@coleparker Got you beat by 3 years, Cole. I was 13 when they appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show. I have the vivid memory of my entire family in front of the TV set to watch the band perform. It was quite the event. I had just purchased the “Meet The Beatles” album a few days before. I still have it to this day. But then, I have them all.
I was born in 59 so I was 5 when the Beatles were on Ed Sullivan. I still remember watching that show as I was sitting on the back of the couch in our living room and banging on the cushions to the beat of the music. It’s the reason I became a musician! Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeaaaaah!🎸 I also ordered the colored vinyl, love it!
That's such a cool memory. You are very fortunate. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
The remixes are largely superb and the CD’s sound great to me
I agree. 🤗♥️ Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
Blue album sounds mostly bad. Only a handful of remixes are any good. The rest sound saturated with bass and lack high endcdynamics...very poor imo.
@@lionheartroar3104YOU ARE SO UNGRATEFUL ....CAN I HAVE THE ALBUMS PLEASE,I WILL BUY THEM CYEAPER FROM YOU AS YOU THINK THEY ARE POOR...AND I CAN;T AFFORD THEM AT THOSE PRICES ....YOU PEOPLE DO NOT APPRECIATED A BRILLIANT JOB GILES DID HERE,MAN ...AS I SAID....YOU ARE SO SELFISH AND UNGRATEFUL 👍🤔😠
I have 4 different pressings of those albums and one CD set. And at first I though do I really need another copy. But shortly after I broke down and ordered the coloured vinyls. I grew up with the Beatles since I was 7 and watched them change the world with their music. I can't imagine that happening again for a long long time. It was an amazing piece of history. I'm waiting for my copy to arrive and am just as thrilled as the first Beatles record I bought as a child. I am so grateful to be have lived in that time period and experienced it.
You grew up in an amazing time. 🤗♥️ There will never be another band like this. Thank you and take care.
FACTS MELINDA💖😱😱😱😱😱😭😭😭🎵🎵🎵🐐🐐🐐🐐
You bought coloured albums, not vinyls. That’s isn’t even a word but a millennial term so you lost your boomer cred!😊
@@flyingburritobro68I would say coloured records. Im 57 BTW 🎸
coloured are not vinyl but wax, and by that time was wax for sure, and till today that i had heard of are still made of wax
The red 1962/66 album was my entry point into The Beatles back when I was 16 in 1982. So I will always have an emotional connection to this album. I agree about some of the remixes....I like the fact George has more of his songs included on the albums. With Or Without you is a highlight on the Sgt Pepper album. Love the Beatles hoody by the way. Keep well.
Thank you for the compliment. The red album is wonderful - so many great songs. ♥️ More George Harrison is always a good thing. Thank you and take care.
i think that never happened and George had lot´s of the best Beatles songs but never putted asside or please enlight me about it, and in music sound in cd the bass that was singular played by sir paul isn´t heard
The Red/Blue album is the most important album in my Beatles history. My brother bought the Red/Blue cassettes in the mid 80s. I knew of the Beatles, heard their songs but never really listened to them. I listened to those cassettes ad nauseam. I bought all the Beatles cassettes then the cds, then the new cds, then the new, new cds. I'm looking forward to the new new new cds. Great video!
I have bought the vinyl versions over and over again as well. I don't regret buying these. ♥️🤗 They are great. Thank you and have a wonderful weekend.
The Red Album was the first record I ever bought with my own money. 9 years old, from Ayr-Way in Evansville. Devoured it. Subsequently bought the rest of their catalog from there. Had 'em all (U.S. albums) by the time I reached high school. 48 years later The Beatles are still comfort food for my ears.
Oh wow! I used to go shopping at Ayr Way in Evansville as well. That was so long ago. I think they are Target stores today but I could be wrong. Thank you and take care.
Love your channel, Melinda! I grew up with the Beatles. I remember sitting around the TV with my parents and sisters for the first of three Ed Sullivan shows in February 1964, waiting giddily for Ed Sullivan to say "Ladies and gentlemen, The Beatles" Amidst the screams of delight from the audience, they broke into "All My Loving" It was incredible! Goose bumps! Then, later that year, on September 13, 1964, on my 14th birthday, I saw the Beatles live in Baltimore, MD. A birthday I will never forget! The Beatles have always been the soundtrack of my life, even now at 73 years young! I just received my box set and am even more super-excited to listen to it after your review! Thanks for everything you bring to our vinyl community. BEATLES FOREVER!!
Wow! You grew up in the best time for music. If only I could time travel. ♥️ I'm happy that you have such wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing. Take care.
The best thing about growing up with The Beatles was getting the music in real time and being able to listen over and over and enjoy it for a few months until the next album came out and blew our minds all over again. Love the hoodie! My colored box will be here soon.
You grew up in the most incredible time. I wish I could have been there. Thank you and I hope you enjoy your new records. Thank you and take care.
It really was exciting to hear those records as they were released. Since radio was central to everything then, there was always excitement whipped up by radio DJs to mark each release as special event. When I was 13 a local station played each side of The Beatles (white album) uninterrupted, and I sat next to the console stereo in wrapt attention as the rest of the family watched whatever they were watching on television. To this day it remains my favourite Beatles album...
What an incredible memory. I wish I was alive to experience that. Thank you and take care.
I bought them both on vinyl as well.Very happy with my purchase!Excellent pressings (black vinyl is what I got).Love the sweatshirt!
I'm so glad to hear you are happy with it as well. I have no regrets ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
My mother got me into the Beatles when i was 9 with the red album. But my aunt got me into their later era when i was 12 with the blue album and it changed my life. Appreciate your review. 👍
You must have had a very smart mom and aunt. ♥️ Thank you for sharing your memories. Take care.
Nice looking box. Glad you were able to add another set of Red & Blue albums to your collection!
Haha! It definitely wasn't something I needed but I am overall very pleased. Thank you and have a wonderful weekend. ♥️🤗
Hi Melinda, Thank you, for another interesting video. Glad you got the new blue and red vinyl.
I just got the new, Beatles’s, single “7’, ‘Now and Then’, on blue vinyl.
Tune in next time.
Take Care.🎤🎸🎵🎹🥁
The blue vinyl version is so pretty. 🤗🩵 Thank you and take care.
I was 10 when the boys did Ed Sullivan. From I Want to Hold Your Hand to She’s So Heavy I grew up with them. I remember the day Sgt. Pepper came out. What an incredible experience…. Lyrics printed, inserts, cool album liner…. And knowing millions of others were also listening to it the first time. Wow! I was very fortunate to experience them. And now a new tune!
Wow! What incredible memories. ♥️🤗 You are very fortunate. Thank you and take care.
You are very lucky, when they were on the Ed Sullivan show for the first time in February 1964,it was 5 months before I was even conceived!
But I started collecting their albums at age 9, I got my first Beatles book for my 11th birthday,and I had all of their albums by age 13.
I’m probably going to get the red for the remixes, that’s all the pre-Help! Beatles I need. Giles does a great job.
I think it's worth having. Thank you! 🤗♥️
I can't wait to hear those remixes! I didn't know Giles Martin had remixed and expanded those old favorites - The "Red" and "Blue" Beatles collections turned on an entire new generation of Beatles fans back in 1973 - I remember Wings' "Red Rose Speedway" was released at the same time and Paul grumped about lost sales - I'm so glad Giles Martin has the keys to The Beatles Archive - I'm sure he reads his Dad's notes on all the recordings which is something nobody else would do - Great video Melinda as always❤See you next week!
I'm sure Giles Martin does read everything his dad wrote. It must be very cool to be walking in his dad's shoes. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
Thanks for your view, Melinda! I can't wait to listen to them when I get my copies next week.
Thank you very much! ♥️🤗
And I'm with you about how the Beatles influenced and touch me. I was born in the late sixties. So I've gone through a hell of a lot of different types of music I've embraced (and dropped to varying degrees) - glam rock, disco, punk, ska, post punk, new romantic, new wave, various indie darlings like the Smiths, and finally onto acid house and rave.
Yet despite going crazy for these and then souring somewhat on some, the Beatles have ALWAYS been something that never once diminished for me. They've been with me since my very first memories of music. I can still recal the smell of the old valve Dansette record player and a couple of the Beatles EPs I would play as a mere three year old.
I love what you said. The Beatles truly never go out of style. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
I can’t wait until my box set gets here. I had seen all the bad pre-arrival videos blasting this release, but I was undeterred. I’m so glad I went with my gut. I had these on cassette back in the day, and just loved them. I have streamed the release and really like most of the mixes and just can’t wait to get my vinyl colored set. Like you, many of these songs represent special moments throughout my life. I cannot imagine another band having that much individual talent and influence.
Good for you. I doubt you will have any regrets picking these up. The Beatles made so many classic hits. Thank you and take care.
I LOVED the re-mixes. I listened through both the red and blue today, and it was amazing. There were some odd choices on there, like "Roll over Beethoven" "You`ve really got a hold on me" and etc. The mix of "She loves you" was the only bad one for me. The rest is good.
I thought the same for She Loves You. My least favorite too. Kind of quiet & not powerful, also had a tad of distortion. It was interesting the stereo effect though. It's not terrible, but the other songs pop a lot more than this song.
I agree. For the most part, I'm happy with it. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
@@MelindaMurphy Thank you for making this video. You have deep insight and knowlegde that i highly appreciate. As far as "She loves you" which is one of my favorite Beatles songs. "She loves you" did the same thing for the Beatles in Europe that "I want to hold your hand " did for the Beatles in the U.S. It created beatle mania in Europe. Suddenly over night people were screaming their heads off at their concerts, and they were met by thousands whenever they arrived at a airport. The original version of "She loves you" is so vital and energetic. The re-mix destroyed the energy, and made is sound quiet too me. That is why i prefer the original version to this. I know people who have the original vinyl single from 1963 and it sounds AMAZING. But that is the only criticism i have of the red album. I agree with your points on the blue album. "Magical mystery tour" did not sound good at all. "The fool on the hill" was ok. Many people have complained about "I am the the walrus" as well. But overall, i really enjoyed the blue album. Its the Beatles. How could you not love a greatest hits compilation by them. Their new song "Now and then" has gone to no.1 in both the UK, and in Germany, and is no.1 on the Billboard download chart. The only reason for why it is not a no.1 on the actual Billboard hot hundred is that it is not played on the radio in the U.S. which is sad. It is set on high rotation on the radio in the U.K. and in Germany and other European countries. Anyway. Thank you for making this video, and for sharing you thoughts. I really enjoyed it.
Loved this Melinda. Sharing your person stories always adds to you presentations. They are fun box sets. ✌🏻
Thank you Mazzy. I look forward to watching your video soon. You did write the book (or one of them) on The Beatles. ♥️ Take care.
These albums are my very first memory of having the "do I really need them" argument in my own head. I already had the standard red and blue albums, and then in the mid-late 70's I think it was, when I was around 15/16 they came out on red and blue colored vinyl. Being a teenager I had very little money but I ended up buying them anyway because, ya know, I just had to...🙂
Exactly! 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
I was kind of not looking forward to buying this set, but I did. I got the CD's, and I really find it worth while, I really like the new mixes, makes the music sound fresh & different. I really like the Red album a lot, it's nice not having all the vocals panned to one speaker, that right there is a big plus. The sound quality is very good, I am pleasantly surprised by these albums, so a big thumbs up! I was born in late 1959, so I did get to witness a lot of the Beatles mania, even though a little young, collected 45's by them at the time, I remember them appearing on the Ed Sullivan show, but not allowed to watch it, past bedtime. I did listen to it though, I listened through the heater grate, lol. I did get the albums Abbey Road & Let It Be in real time. Thanks for your content Melinda!
I wish I had the memories of seeing The Beatles on Ed Sullivan. Wow! I agree that these, especially the red album sound so good. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Also, I do love coloured vinyl especially these days. There's a lot of ones I love the colurs of - the Kraftwerk reissues, Killing Joke 12"s, but there's one that really plays with my mind- David Bowie's "Diamond Dogs". The red colour is so perfect but it's the same shade as Strawberry Bootlace candy, so I REALLY REALLY want to eat it.
Haha! The red vinyl is perfect. Thank you and take care.
crunchycool.i sawthe killing joke reissue today had the yellow record forget title and a few 12 inch ones
@@marktait2371 My favourite one is the Record Store Day reissue of "Turn to Red". Not only one of my true favourite tunes, but it's a really lovely translucent red that's something else.
Really nice sweatshirt, especially the back - looks great on you! So glad you're having a good time with this, and it was fun to see this colored vinyl edition for the very first time! Who is better than Giles to remix these? Paul Hicks, for my money!
Thank you for the kind compliment Joe. I consider you a Beatles expert and if you say Paul Hicks is a better choice, I will trust you on that. ♥️🤗 Have a wonderful weekend.
I played all 4 CDs last night and this morning. Absolutely fantastic. I’m still not sure if I like the ending to I Am The Walrus, however
I'm not a fan of the way they ended that song. The sound quality picked up a little though. The beginning was just flat. Thank you and take care.
Aahhh…love the additions to both collections. Thanks for the heads up abut them! Another splendid video Melinda. Thanks!
Thank you so much! ♥️🤗
I appreciate this thoughtful review. The original Beatles recordings are actually superb. I feel no pressing need to listen to remastered versions myself. Plus, owning the original albums kind of makes this greatest hits release superfluous . I'd rather listen to the songs in the way they were supposed to be heard, as part of an album. ❤
I completely understand. That makes perfect sense. Thank you and take care.
To be fair, many of the songs were not on an actual album.
Good day Melinda,
I follow you from Paris in France, and I thank you very much for this great and always sincere video.
I saw some bad reviews, which really made me hesitate, but I know a little about your sensitivity and I relate to it, I am going to order my box as I had planned, I no longer have any hesitation thanks to you. THANK YOU !
Thank you so much for the kind words. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Take care. ♥️🤗
From 1960 I just missed the Beatles craze by 10 years but they are my favorite band. The Stones has a great collection of songs. But you're lucky to find 2 great songs on their albums while you'll only get 2 middle of road the songs on any Beatles album. As you say, it's almost overwhelming with that many great songs. I have listened to so many scratched Beatles albums and bought some of them 2 or 3 times that I'm 100% for CD's.
I still enjoy the fake stereo of the old songs but I must say that overall these remixes sound great, they sound fresh, cleaner and more up date. I was surprised though, that they didn't remove the background noise on Day Tripper (its gone on 1+ and Past Masters second edition). How could they leave it there? Hard to believe they didn't notice. I've never noticed it before but with the remix I maybe listened more carefully. It is very obvious. And with the AI tech - a piece of cake to remove it... hmmm But, that is a very small detail.
My only true disappointment is that Free as a bird and Real Love are not included.
Now & Then makes me cry every time I hear or see it. That has never happened before. But all the youtubers also cry......I think it's absolutely beautiful. It certainly reminds us what we have been missing for the paste 50+ years. And then to realize they can still do a great #1 song. That is unbelieveable but testimony to their class. Perhaps Now & Then will turn out to the the ultimate love song? it touches so many strings in the human experience and existence.
What's next? I hope for special editions of their remaining albums. In particular Rubber Soul. And perhaps an update with another Anthology disc.
Now and Then is very emotional. ♥️ I agree that Free As A Bird and Real Love should have been included. Thank you and take care.
I haven't received my box set yet and I was at first not going to buy them since I have the vinyl red and blue I bought in 1973 and the the CD versions I bought in 1993. But after watching the official video of making "Now And Then" I had to get the blue 7" and the 2023 box set. Hearing how they were able to separate John's voice from that cassette recording blew my mind, and hearing him alone is rather heart rending.
What they were able to do is incredible. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
I have the original releases of these two album sets, along with remastered copies that were released years later. I am a Beatles fan, and do have all of their albums. So now I question myself, how many copies/versions of these songs do I really want or need? The box set you shared with us today (colored vinyl) is what I consider to be very expensive, for music I already have in my library. Knowing you are a true and dedicated fan of the Beatles, you also hold the sentimental value of having these in your collection. I get it! Bravo to you for making this purchase, and may you enjoy the music for a long time to come! 👏😁👍
I have the same struggles as you and almost didn't buy this set. I do have an emotional connection to the music but I still ask myself how many copies of their albums I truly need. Thank you and take care.
Melinda I bought them as well! I lived through the Beatles I was a fan from 1964 aged 4 😆 I agree people my age still tell me we lived at the right time musically! My favourite band is the Stranglers I was 16 when I discovered them!! But the Beatles first band I loved!!
Great stuff Melinda
You are very fortunate to live at that time. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
When I was a kid, I found the blue album someone was chucking out in the trash by the curb in the 'hood. The album cover is a bit beat up but the vinyl plays perfect to this day.
What a great story. I'm so glad you saved that treasure. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
Melinda, The Beatles in my opinion are the Best Band Ever!!!! I'm 53, I have a older brother (9 years older than me) he got me into the Beatles at a early age. I remember (I had to be 7 or 8 years old) and he would come home late at night and wake me up and show me the Let It Be album and quiz me on who John Paul Ringo and George was LOL! I'm a Zepp and Doors, Van Halen, Queensryche guy but The Beatles are always number 1. Love your Beatles hoodie! Looks great on you!. All the best to you and your husband! Love your Channel! Oh! I just got the MoFi Studiodeck! replaced my old ATLP120, Holy Crap it is Amazing!! Thought my LP's sounded good but now I hear things I never knew existed. Just Amazing! I'm a John guy, my wife is a Paul girl. John is a little more gritty in my opinion.
I'm so glad you love your MoFi Studiodeck. I love my MoFi speakers as well. ♥️ What wonderful memories to have of your brother and The Beatles. Thank you and take care.
Melinda, you are so articulate on camera. Loved your review of these albums. I wasn't planning on buying them, however my original red and blue are pretty worn so now its off to the record store with that push from your review. Cheers
If you did buy them, I hope you are enjoying them. Thank you for the kind words. Take care. 🤗♥️
For someone "fairly new" to The Beatles, you just did a remarkable in-depth review of Red & Blue. I grew up with Van Halen too--along with the other rock bands of the era. But I've been a Beatles fan since the mid-70's. I heard of them earlier than that, of course. But I was too young to really appreciate them back in my early elementary days. But once I got my first Beatle album (Revolver), I became an instant huge fan that my mother often wondered what had happened to me. I was collecting everything Beatles, may it be magazines, newspaper clippings, books, t-shirts, their solo albums, videos, etc. As the saying goes: you can't keep a good band down. And I'm still enjoying my ticket to ride till this very day. All we need is love, folks.❤️🤍💙💚
Great comments and play on words. ♥️ Thank you for the sweet compliment. Take care.
Thanks so much for the great review! Put this on my Xmas list, hopefully Santa thinks I've been a good boy this year.
I appreciate all the detailed info, and your reflections on the music and what it means to you. Thank you!
I hope Santa brings this to you. 🤗♥️ Thank you for the kind words. Take care. ♥️🤗
Love your commentary and review - but I have to say, Magical Mystery Tour and I Am The Walrus are two of my favorite remixes. All these new remixes, like all recent ones, are my go to mixes from now on. Definitive for me. Great hoodie by way!!
Depends on the quality of your equipment - and ears!
Equipment is premium and ears are sharp. lol. All I listen to is new indie , and The Beatles for over 50 years. Thanks for caring. @@stevena9305
Thank you for the kind compliments. I'm probably not in the majority when it comes to those remixes. Obviously, Giles Martin and those involved were happy with them too. 🤗 Thank you and take care.
I’ve been anxiously waiting for your review for this box set!
The Beatles are also my all time favorite band. I was 4 or 5 when I first watched them on Ed Sullivan. My parents bought the first album “Meet The Beatles” and played it all the time. My folks even bought my brother and I Beatles wigs (yes the actually sold Beatles wigs) so we could look like a Beatle while we sang along. Not sure why I shared that. 😂
I agree with you 100%! Everything you said was absolutely true. I couldn’t have said it better myself. The Eagles are my favorite sentimental band like Van Halen is for you. But The Beatles are the greatest band of all time.
I too got emotional when I heard Now and Then but when I saw the video I was bawling. The slow fade out of The Beatles at the end just did me in. 😭
It’s not one of their best songs but in the end knowing it is the very last song we’ll ever get from them makes it more sentimental to me.
I haven’t gotten my records yet. I also ordered the colored albums. I can’t wait to get them!
Thank you for a great video. I loved everything you said about The Beatles.
You look very beautiful today and I really love the hoodie!
Btw I have something I’d like to send to you. Can I send it to the same address you gave me a few years ago?
Thanks again for this video. It means a lot.
Have a great weekend
❤️Debbie
Hello! What great memories you have of The Beatles. I bet you had so much fun wearing those wigs.♥️
Van Halen will always be my favorite band but The Beatles were definitely the best.
My address is still the same. It's very sweet of you to want to send something. Thank you in advance. ♥️🤗
I hope you enjoy your new records. The colored vinyl is beautiful. Take care.
I was already married when The Beatles made it big so we had very little money to buy records. A forgotten group of the same era is The Mama's and Pappas had an album called The Mama's And Pappas Deliver. If you ever get to hear it, go for it! It's a fantastic album!
And great job on this video!
Tell me about it! Loved John Phillip’s songs. He was amazing!
Thank you. The harmonies of The Mamas and the Papas were so beautiful. ♥️ Thank you for the suggestion. Take care.
I got the Blue album yesterday, the Red is on its way still. Overall the album sounds fantastic. The additional songs are a nice touch and make a more complete picture. For me I was floored by “I Want You (She’s So Heavy)”. I have the Abbey Road box set, but in the context of this set, the song is a standout. Somehow it was like hearing the song for the first time. “Now And Then” has really grown on me. Previously I’d only heard it on TH-cam or the radio, it sounds SO much better on my home equipment. Can’t wait for the Red album to show up!
Now and Then has grown on me too and sounds great on vinyl. I Want You is a classic rocker and sounds great on this set. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
I have the original red and blue albums, but i think it is worth getting them again as it is nice to have the third disc with extra tracks and the coloured vinyl looks very nice.
Also the sweatshirt looks really cool.
I agree. I have no regrets. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
It’s better to have than to have not. I used to own the Red and Blue LPs. Now I will buy the new CDs package set. It’s really a greatest hits compilation.
Yes, the Beatles are the best. My favorite band is still the Police who I saw live.
However, I do love the Beatles too! 😊
The Police are incredible. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
@@MelindaMurphy Thanks for the reply. Every Breath You Take has been played literally a Billion times on the Internet. Even the Beatles don’t have that record. I love all their 5 albums. Especially Regatta and Zenyatta. Synchronicity was great too and they ended on a peak.
The Doors are also a band that I love. Starting with a brilliant debut album and ending with the incredible L.A. Woman album. What a career!
I also love Led Zeppelin. They didn’t put out a bad album either. Amazing band!
Those are my views and opinions. You take care too!
I like Eddie Van Halen’s guitar 🎸 playing. He was a genius! It’s sad that he’s gone now but he left quite a legacy.
Good Morning Melinda 🌞 - I am enjoying my Blue & Red Redux reissues very much 👍
I'm so glad to hear that. Take care. 😳
Nothing better then listening to something and having an emotional connection to the music. I don’t have that connection with the Beatles but I appreciate those that do. It doesn’t matter who the group or artist is, it’s the connection that they creat with you is what is most important
I agree with you Steve. The Beatles have a few songs that are very touching. My dad wanted In My Life played at his funeral so that one brings that all up for me. It was also touching to hear Paul play a solo in the way he thought his dear friend George would. It's hard to believe Paul is in his 80's and still does everything he does. ♥️ Thank you and have a great week.
Like you, I’m a second generation Beatles fan. I was 6 when the broke up, but started buying their records in the mid-to-late 70s, right up to today. I also sprung for the color vinyl box, though mine hasn’t arrived yet. I listened to streaming versions of some the new mixes and think your analysis is spot-on. Overall good to very good, but the MMT mixes left me wanting. I guess they can;t all be winners, but overall a good package, from what I’ve heard so far.
I love the MMT album so that was a bit of a disappointment. Overall, they did a great job. The vinyl is beautiful and quiet. ♥️ I think you'll be pleased. Thank you and take care.
@@MelindaMurphy Thanks, can’t wait.✌️
Great video ! I think it’s impressive to be a young beatles fan like yourself ! You explain very well why they are so appealing!
Thank you very much. ♥️🤗
I’ve been waiting to see if you would do a reaction video. I’m glad that you did! Great review. Of the older songs, “A Hard Day’s Night” really grabbed me-if you listen with headphones, you get to hear Ringo’s impressive drumming in a way that we’ve never heard before. And I would agree with you about Magical Mystery Tour and I am the Walrus-they also seemed flat to me.
I'm glad we get to hear Ringo better in these remixes. ♥️ Walrus is definitely the biggest disappointment. Thank you and take care.
Excellent review, I love all of their music even if it has been altered by others some 50 years later. I will buy this box set like I have with anything that comes out with their name.😊
In the end, I couldn't resist either. Thank you and take care.
Melinda, we will love them together.
You probably didn't NEED it, but you sure WANTED it:) Want is the key to enjoying your passion. Don't mind the haters who will always say that you don't need this or that. It's not a matter of needing something, but wanting to have something that makes you feel happy. Take care, Melinda! :)
Beautifully said. It was definitely a want for me. I'm glad I bought it. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Coloured vinyl set was same price as black set in U.K. However it was/is a limited edition and sold out in about 2 hours after release (LE set only available on Beatles official shop).
That's cool. I had to pay extra for mine. 🤔 Oh well. I have been told it's sold out here as well. Thank you and take care.
Great video Melinda! Love the sweat shirt! Like you mentioned, they will always be the greatest band ever. They were so ahead of their time. Hope all is well, and hope you and family are having a great weekend! 🥰🥰🥰☮
I have been sick this weekend but I appreciate the kind wishes. 🤗 Thank you for the kind compliment. The Beatles were the best. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
@@MelindaMurphy Hope you feel better soon. Best wishes always. ♥
Hi Melinda,
Great review! My colored vinyl set is out for delivery today. I did pick up the CD’s on Friday because I couldn’t wait. Could not go to sleep until hearing all. Loved every song in its own new way. Can’t wait for the warm vinyl. First Generation life long fan from the first night I saw them on Ed Sullivan. Yes, so lucky to have witnessed the show. Don’t feel bad, you will be around a lot longer to see what The Beatles hold for the future. Thank you.
Oh wow! You lived through some amazing times. What a historic moment to see them on The Ed Sullivan Show. ♥️ I hope you have the records by now and they make you happy. Thank you and take care.
Now & Then nailed me in the heart too😢! I was 11 years old when they played the Hollywood Bowl. Didn’t get to go, Dad didn’t want to spring for the $5 Hollywood Bowl seat ticket!
Thanks for your video. I was going to buy it but because of your video I’m rushing out to get it…!!
Thanks again-
BEATLES FOR EVER!!!!
Thank you so much for the kind words. 🤗♥️ I'm sure if your dad only knew, he would have bought those tickets. Take care.
they look amazing. even though im not a big Beatles fan i still appreciate the review melinda 👍your sweatshirt looks great beautiful melinda
Thank you for the kind compliment. Have a great day!
@MelindaMurphy you're welcome beautiful melinda
I'm getting mine today. The previous versions of these were from analog masters but can't wait to hear stereo versions of early Beatles. Ive been a Beatles fan since my mom got me US hard day's night from a chain store called " 2 Guys"...back in 1980...lol
Cheers!
I hope you enjoy the new mixes. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
Appreciate the review. Interesting that another "reviewer" was sharing how great Magical Mystery Tour sounded now. Basically, it seems to come down to each listener's taste and no song, no matter how good it is, will please everyone. Thanks again.
I agree. It's our own personal tastes in combination with our stereo equipment. It's very subjective. Thank you and take care.
Hello Melinda I love the sweatshirt by the way. The colored versions does really look cool. I just purchased the 12 inch single and enjoying the single at the moment. This new release would be an interesting comparison with the originals even though it is like comparing apples to oranges so to speak as they are totally not the same. Anyways great video as always. Too bad your husband is not chiming in on this video. Would love to see his take on this box set. Take care!
The 12" single would be great to have for sound quality. ♥️ Thank you for the kind words. Take care.
Great review Melinda as always, it's nice to see The Beatles and The Stones at the top of the charts with Taylor, wow, who would've thunk? Hope you and your family have great Veterans day, The 11th hour of the 11th day, of the 11th month. Peace.
It's cool to see these incredible bands on the charts again. Thank you! 🤗♥️
I got the albums this morning, only CD's as the vinyl was a bit expensive here in the UK, it will be interesting to compare these CD 2023 remix compared to my original UK vinyl pressings from the 1970's
That should be a lot of fun. I hope you enjoy this new set. ♥️ Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
DARLING ...NOW AND THEN ISN;T GOOD !...IT IS MAGICAL, AWESOME (SPECIALLY BACKED UP WITH THAT MAGICAL ORCHESTRA)😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱🔥💥💖🎵😭😭😭😭✌️🙏...IT MADE ME CRY,MAN
I do love the beautiful music. ♥️
(This is Tom, not Sandra.)
Very nice video about this new box set from The Beatles. Thank you for your honest and candid views on the set itself, the tunes and the photos included inside. I'm glad you are happy with your purchase, Mam. Yes, The Beatles Are The Best Ever!!!! I grew up with them. I was 5 years old when l first saw them on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in Feb. 1964. So l was lucky in that respect. I'm sorry you weren't around then to experience that. Take care, Mam. May GOD bless you and yours.
I would have loved to have seen The Beatles perform on the Ed Sullivan show. What a moment in history. ♥️ I'm glad you were old enough to remember it. Thank you and God bless.
@@MelindaMurphy, thank you!!!!
Born in 64. Saw Yellow Submarine at the movies. Bought the red & blue albums when they came out. I also bought Live at the Hollywood Bowl. I enjoy hearing the remixes but, my favorite listening experience is the remastered mono set with stereo Abbey Road/Let it Be. Those were priority mixes just before pressing, so it feels like I’m getting the definitive vision but, with a bit of a modern-day tweak. It’s fun to pick out different things in the early stereo versions, but it’s also distracting at times. I like when Giles takes the chance to not pan tracks as they did back in the day …hard left and right. He’s brilliant btw… Just listen to the Love album. That said, I’m happy to see the world still talking about this most amazing band… and it’s beautiful that future generations will experience their magic in a fresh new way. Long Live The Beatles. Great review!
I agree. I gained so much respect for Giles Martin when I heard the Love album. It's incredible. For the most part, I think he is doing a wonderful job. Thank you and take care.
Hello Melinda here in Yorkshire, England. I've heard a few tracks off the new red and blue albums and I'm so impressed with the red. So many of the early tracks '63/64 are now amazing. Gone is the horrible stereo with vocals in one channel and instruments in the other. It's like 3d against the old 2d recordings. Here in UK regular prices of the vinyl is £75, and the cd about £35, although Amazon UK is selling with a good discount for both formats. Definitely the red cd,the new tracks are inserted chronologically unlike the blue. See what Christmas says!
The red album is definitely the star of this show. The remixes are wonderful - especially for Rubber Soul. Thank you and take care.
I have the vinyl six pack coming.
I’ll report if my wife doesn’t throw me out for spending, but, gee… It’s Beatles!
I like the Revolver Giles M mix to the extent that Revolver finally has a soundstage. Sounds glorious on some songs and at least only slightly regrettable on others. ✌️
I agree. Giles Martin gets a lot of things right but has a few missteps. For the most part I am happy with his work. Best wishes with your wife. Lol. I completely understand. Thank you and take care.
Lovely video. Love these remixes especially the red album
I agree about the red album. Thank you very much. 🤗♥️
I owed you a comment on this Melinda... I remember Abbey Road being brand new. I was 11 years old. My next door neighbor's older brother bought a copy and I remember asking him about it. A very cool Beatles memory. You did great here. Your love of the group was very moving for me. The Beatles red was the catalyst for my full blown Beatlemania. Blessings for you and the family. 🥰
Thank you Rachel. I'm envious that you grew up when they were still together and Abbey Road was brand new. I guess if there is a downside, you also had to live through their break up. That must have been hard on their first generation fans. Thank you and blessings to you and Sue. ♥️
Thanks for this review also nice sweater!❤🫶🏾
First, I want to congratulate you again on a fine review. Your presentation was nice and relaxed and conversational. I could hear all your words. So many TH-camrs talk at breakneck speed, and I have to go back to get what they said. It was also very informative. Simply put, I enjoyed it, as I do all your reviews.
This is the first review of the set that I have watched because there are zillions.
I'm a huge Beatles fan. They are my favorite group. Their music changed my life. I'm fairly knowledgeable about the Beatles, and I try to add some useful information in a bit. I'll try to be as short as possible, but it's going to be hard.
I was not of the Beatles generation. I lived in a small town in thePhilippines with my parents, who were medical missionaries, from 1961-1965. So the height of Beatlemania was over, and I was only 9 1/2. We lived in a couple of small towns and were getting reaccustomed to the US. I didn't even know who the Beatles were.
When I was sophomore, we moved to Birmingham, which was a big change. Besides The Carpenters, Seals and Croft, Bread, and a few other artists, the airwaves were dominated by hard rock, which I had a difficult time relating to.
Then a Beatles group played in the gym of our high school middle of junior year. I had never heard such rock music before. It was gloriously harmonic. I went out and bought the Red album, the first album I ever bought. This was in 1974, a year after the two albums were released. I played both the Red and later Blue albums hundreds of times. My mother, who was in the kitchen next to the living room, where our high-quality H. H. Scott console was located, came to know their music too. I'm not sure she related to a lot of it, but she especially liked 'Hey Jude' and "Here Comes the Sun.' One time after playing 'Hey Jude,' she came to me and said, "Rusk, you see, that song was about helping a young man getting over his fear of girls," which could be one interpretation. You see, I have never had a date at that time, and my mother was trying to encourage me. I had a great mother.
Now on to the albums. I have not purchased them yet so I really can't comment on them too much. What I instead was buy the unremastered versions in CD form, just tonight. I did that because I'm fearful they might have flubbed it. I have heard some songs from it. They are different. The positions of the instruments and vocals have been altered. I do not believe that should have been done. That should have been left alone. What George Martin did with the Beatles was the original intent of the artists. When you change positioning and loudness, you essentially change the original music. It is no longer what the Beatles then.
Now a little history. In 1987, George Martin went back and remastered all the albums. He said that he cleaned up and tightened up all the albums up to 'Sgt. Peppers' using modern technology. After that, he just made sure that the transfers to CD were good. Here's some inside information. In 1977, George Martin went back and remastered 'Sgt. Peppers', on the 10th anniversary of its release. He just used modern technology to tighten everything up. I bought that album again, and it was a bit cleaner. But nothing in the music had been changed--not a drop. On a side note, I have a picture disc of 'Sgt. Peppers' that was released about a year later. It had some of the cover art on the front and back of the vinyl. It was a colored disc, but with art. I've only played a couple of times. I'm not really into money, but I suspect it's worth a good bit. I also have a Mobile Fidelity record of 'Abbey Road.' It sounds fabulous. The bass is so powerful. It's the only Beatles record that Mobile Fidelity ever did.
Now, there a few songs here and there that I different mono and stereo versions. Now those songs a fair game for remastering. Some of the versions that got released on certain albums and in certain markets were not the masters intended. My mother was fortunate enough to spot a collection of all the Beatles singles for sale in the classifieds. It was a couple from Australia who were near retirement age and moving back to Australia. They were singles released in Australia. Most of the single are identical, but there are a few that are from different takes. So there are different versions of some songs floating around. Two of the most notable are 'Paperback Writer" and 'Rain'. There's tons more reverb on the single versions than what we got in the US. In that case they should be restored to their original single versions.
Now you said that the best albums would be to have the original UK pressings. I understand your reasoning, but I disagree. The reason is that the quality control and just plain quality of British pressing plants is sub-par. I experienced this myself when I bought a UK pressing of 'Help.' I bought it because it had more songs than the US version. But the pressing wasn't good. There was lots of distortion on it. Of course, this was around 1980, and the pressings in Britain might have been better in the 60s.
But there's another big issue with all Beatles's recordings. Britain did not have very many people with stereo playback until 1968 or thereabouts. But the US did, so the US distributors of the Beatles records released them in stereo. And George Martin knew that by 1967 if not before. That's why you have a big controversy about 'Sgt. Peppers' and the remaster. This is what happened. The Beatles only heard it in mono. They never heard it in stereo. But George Martin and Geof Emerick, the engineer for most of the Beatles's records, got together after the recordings were a wrap, and secretly put together a stereo mix and had that distributed in the US. And they also slowed down 'She's Leaving Home.' So if you've ever heard the panning on 'A Day in the Life,' where they move the sound slowly from one side to the other in the middle of the song, it's something the Beatles never heard. Personally, I think it's fabulous. And I think George Martin knew the impact it would have in the US. Paul heard it in recent years and was not happy. So they remastered 'Sgt. Peppers a few years ago and it more like mono and upset most Americans, who were accustomed to hearing it in stereo. There was a big "I Protest" campaign of sorts in the US. I'm lucky enough to have it in both the stereo vinyl and non-remastered CD version. To me, it sounds great. I have not heard the remix. So that's the other issue. We in the US had the capability of stereo playback, while most people in Britain didn't.
Okay, I'll wind up here. I will say that Paul McCartney is also my favorite solo artist. Oh, and 'And I Love Her,' was the first Beatles song to be totally acoustic. I didn't know that until recently. I don't know how Paul recorded his bass to make it all acoustic, but apparently he did. At least that's what Guitar Trooper says. The strings on 'Now and Then' were written by Paul, wholly or mainly, and he sat in on the recording session of it. And there might still be another Beatles's song out there. According to Paul, he put together an experimental piece around the time of 'Sgt. Peppers,' which might have been supposed to be on it, but there wasn't room. He's stated that's he's determined to get it released someday.
So, it's possible the remasters might have fumbled the ball some here. Others seem to be complaining about 'I Am the Walrus.' But if all else fails, you might be able to find the non-remastered songs on iTunes. I know that's not as fun as vinyl. For me, if I had to have only one album, it would be the Red, though I'm not sure about its current form. Regardless, I again want to congratulate you on your excellent presentation.
Trivia: The Beatles, mainly George Harris, discovered James Taylor. George also helped the Indian sitar player, Ravi Shankar, achieve worldwide fame. Norah Jones is Ravi Shankar's daughter. Ringo is left-handed, part of what gives him his distinctive style, a style that contributed significantly to the Beatles's sound. Queen Elizabeth was an enormous Beatles fan. Economists have estimated that at their peak, all associated industries with the Beatles made up 2/3 of Britain's economy.
Wow! What great information. 🤗♥️ I loved the story you shared about your mom. She gave you a pep talk but let The Beatles say it in a song. Lol. I'm glad you have great memories of your mom. I feel the same way about mine. ♥️
The George Martin mixes will always be the definitive versions. That will never change. What Giles has done is interesting and will probably appeal to a younger crowd. I personally find these remixes interesting and enjoyable but no one can touch George Martin. I will say I also like the MoFi version of Abbey Road but my favorite is the UK first pressing.
Great trivia information. A lot of the people that The Beatles touched went on to be stars in their own right. Thanks again for sharing your stories about The Beatles. Thank you and take care.
@@MelindaMurphy Thank you for your kind words.
Hi Melinda. I haven't been in touch for a while, but I always watch your posts. I really appreciate your review of this box set. I hope Giles Martin and company take note of your thoughts on the Magical Mystery Tour tracks. (I'm looking forward to that remastered release.) I also pre-ordered this colored vinyl set, but still haven't received it. When I contacted The Beatles Store online, I was told delivery would take another six weeks due to "delayed processing." Obviously, I would be waiting for a re-press of this "limited edition," so I canceled the order. Disappointing, but I'm glad to have the 12" Now and Then/Love Me Do single. Please keep posting!
I'm sorry you didn't get your copy on the first run. They probably didn't press the full quantity the first time and sold them faster than expected. I appreciate your kind words and I thank you for your support. I hope you enjoy the single. Take care. 🤗♥️
Beautiful!!! Oh, and very cool sweatshirt! 🙂 Love hearing your thoughts on the songs of this re-release.
Thank you very much! 🤗♥️
Hi Melinda thanks for a wonderful and honest review on the Red and Blue Albums.
Yes I’m another first generation Beatles fan and remember vividly during the mid to late 1960’s tuning into my local radio station to hear the first playing of a new Beatles record and then after school going to the record store to order a copy and saving my allowance so I could pay for it.
My Beatles collection is reasonably extensive and have the original Red and Blue vinyl and later the CD pressings of the albums.
I only received the new versions of the Red And Blue (CD’s) today. My first impressions are very positive especially on the red Album when all of a sudden I hear a new guitar cord or louder drums or bass etc that I’ve never heard before and then I get goosebumps.
Beatles music no matter how you hear it is magic but to hear a slightly different sound that your not used too just gets me a little emotional.
October and November have been very special for me this year firstly in October celebrating a special birthday and later in the month seeing Paul live on the Got Back tour here in Australia and the then this month with the new Beatles releases .
My bank balance has suffered a little but I couldn’t be happier!
Seeing Paul in concert is such an amazing experience. ♥️ I'm so happy for you. Happy birthday. I also enjoy the remixes. They don't replace the originals but they are very interesting and enjoyable to listen to. You grew up in an amazing time for music. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
Thanks for the reply Melinda you’re very kind.😊
Not sure what is more beautiful these new vinyl packages or Melinda iin that lovely sweatshirt!
Good featture Beatles still never bettered by any other band
Awww! Thank you very much. 🤗♥️ The Beatles were the best. Take care.
I have been a Beatles fan since as long as I can remember, one of my earliest memories was jumping around in a London flat as a toddler to She Loves You in the very early 60's. I still have most of my Beatles records though some have disappeared over the years, I admit I never bought the red and blue albums until about 2 years ago when I came across them both on CD in a music store at a price I just couldn't pass up. I have to say my fav album is Rubber Soul, with Please, Please Me a close 2nd, even as a Mono album it's content was one of their best and the same photo as the Red Album.
I first got these on 8-track as a birthday gift from my father for my 11th birthday. I have resisted getting these over the years on CD or LP. However, hearing Geils and his team had taken a shot at many of the older songs made this set a must have in my collection. For convenance sake I got them on CD, that said I will likely get them on LP in the near future. I absolutely love what the team has done with their music, and look forward to the Deluxe editions coming in the future!
Wow! How cool would the 8 tracks be? ♥️🤗 The red album is so good. I really enjoy both of these very much. I hope you will too. Thank you and take care.
I was born in 1984 and I love 8 track tapes as my main favorite format. I have those Beatles albums on 8 track too. I just got those deluxe editions on CD today at my Walmart. I even have the original versions on CD too.
"when a new Beatles record came out [they] went to the store and bought it" - yeah, that describes me at age 16 in 1963. Back in that day, young fans bought 45s, also referred to as "singles" - small size records that played at 45 rpm on a turntable. Singles were what folks bought for the hit songs, with a side A (the hit song) and a reverse side B (a secondary song). We all did that with great anticipation of playing that record over and over and over and.... well, you get it. Following in the food chain were the releases of albums, much larger-size, playing at 33 rpm and containing 12-14 songs. With the advent of The Beatles, not only were the singles instantly snapped up at record stores but the buying of albums made giant strides in the market, as Beatlemania took hold and young fans wanted every word of every song. With The Beatles, the hit singles were sold individually and not included on the albums. Naturally the fans bought both. The record companies loved it. Can you imagine "I Want To Hold Your Hand" as a side A with a side B being "I Saw Her Standing There"? The Beatles were the first to have double Side A's with two hits, one on each side of the 45 - no side B. Also, which songs were on which albums varied if the album was released in the USA or Britain.
Thank you for sharing those memories. What an amazing time to be young. ♥️ Take care.
The 33 rpms I recall only had 8 to ten tracks max , just sayin ‘ !
@@jackwezesa1081 the UK versions of the albums had more tracks, often 14, than the USA version, usually 12 - early albums were variable -
UK didn't have "Something New" album at all - nor did UK have LP of "Magical Mystery Tour" but an EP (extended play) -
"Hard Day's Night" album had only 8 tracks of the Beatles plus three instrumentals -
Canada and US had "Beatles 65" (11 tracks) album as well as "Beatles for Sale" (14 tracks) with a number of duplicated songs
later US and UK albums identical to each other such as the White , Abbey Rd and Get Back -
believe me, as a early collector in that day, the divergencies with the released content were not appreciated much
Hey Melinda , as you know I'm not much into Box Sets but as they say Never say Never. This one looks like a winner. p.s. Love Van Halen too 👍🏻
I think most people are happy with this. Overall, I am as well. Van Halen and The Beatles are wonderful. Thank you and take care.
Hello Melinda,
Not only did we get a record review, we got a fashion show too! As for the LPs, I have the original "red" album; I used to have the "blue" album but got rid of it. Though the new release has some appeal, I don't think I'll be getting it, as I have a self-imposed moratorium on LP purchases plus I'm wary of remixes in general; I'd want what I've heard before, and better-sounding. I am old enough to have seen the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show back in 1964 and 1965; I also have the DVD set with the complete shows they performed in. I'm a fan, but not a fanatic, but given the choice I'd choose the Beatles over the Stones, if that tells you anything.
What an incredible moment in history that you were here to witness. ♥️ After this purchase, my vinyl buying will be a lot less. I have to have money for holiday spending. 😀 Thank you and take care.
I just got my colored vinyl box set version delivered today and was so impressed with how high quality and heavy duty the whole package is. Nice, glossy thick cardstock jackets and a hardbox outer slipcase with foil lettering. Gorgeous!
I'm glad to hear you're a happy customer. 🤗 Thank you and take care.
An excellent analysis of these albums. Thank you.
Thank you very much! ♥️🤗
Thank you so much for your wonderful from the heart review. I can tell how much you love this music, as I do too. The Beatles are in my DNA, they are so much part of my life and I grew up listening to the Red album and still have my original 1973 UK pressing and that album is such a musical touchstone for me. I like you, was really unsure that I needed yet another copy of both of these brilliant albums and in the end went for the CD versions, but really wanted the red and blue vinyl versions. I have really enjoyed listening to the CDs this weekend and they sound great, but I just know that I will end up buying the red and blue vinyl versions as they just look so beautiful. And you reminded me that it’s all about what the heart wants and not the head. Your review was so heartfelt and honest and I agree entirely on your views on Giles Martin’s remixes, as he has done a fantastic job, as have you with your review here.
Thank you so much for the kind words. I didn't need this box set either but I honestly do think I will be returning to it quite often.♥️ Thank you and take care.
Thanks for the great review, Melinda. I received the red album on black vinyl yesterday; not sure I will order the blue (I too own the German pressing of Magical Mystery Tour; it's the best). I also received the red cd. I'm thrilled with most of the new mixes; there is an exception or two, but they still sound slightly better than before. The 'Revolver ' tracks sound great but seem redundant because the Revolver box set was released just months ago, it seems. The red cd sounds incredible in my car, just enjoyed it this morning.
I am a first generation Beatles fan. I never got to see them in person, though I saw Paul McCartney
about ten years ago. I'll never forget seeing 'A Hard Day's Night' in 1964 at a local theater. The girls' screams in the audience were deafening! What a great time to be alive. Thanks and take care.
It must be a wonderful memory to have seen A Hard Days Night when it was a new movie. Incredible!!! Overall, I'm happy with the remixes too. Thank you and take care.
HI MELINDA GREAT REVIEW AND FOR SHOWING THE BEATLES RED AND BLUE VINYL BOX SET. I AM WAITING FOR MINE THRU THE MAIL. ENJOY AND TAKE CARE. 😊
I hope your copy arrives very soon. I think you will like it. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
Hi, Melinda. I was a young Liverpool teen when the Beatles hit the record scene. Hear 'Love Me Do' on the telly and although it's a very simple song, at the time it really stood out from the rest. Then my cousin brought the 'Please Please Me' album to my house and I was BLOWN AWAY! From the very first, 'One, Two,Three, Four' I was hooked. (In fact, I couldn't believe the Beatles had written that song. It sounded so American to my naive ears). Long story short I bought each album on release. And the strange thing is that as the Beatles took us along, we just took for granted the amazing progress that they made! We all learned to expect an almost vaudeville selection with each album. So, no surprise when ' Eleanor Rigby' was released with 'Yellow Submarine' on the b-side. Also, by the time 'Revolver' appeared with a mix of tracks from 'Taxman' 'Eleanor Rigby' 'Yellow Submarine' 'Love You Too' and the amazing, 'Tomorrow Never Knows'!!! My goodness! We just expected it from them. Its only now, in retrospect, that I am constantl AMAZED! I play it now and have to remind myself that this is 1966! Four blokes in their early twenties!!!! Nothing will ever be made like this again.
I agree. There will never be another band like The Beatles. You got to grow up with The Beatles. I can't imagine anything better than that. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Excellent review Melinda!
Thank you so much! ♥️🤗
The Winter of 1968 began my journey with The Beatles, I was 7 years old, my brothers and cousins sat around the Christmas Tree and sang every word of every song on the White album, because the lyrics were printed and the songs were fun and varied! Have to thank my aunt Doris...after all, it was her album, she was hip. My mom had no intention of ever buying a Beatles record! So when I went to the record store I used to see all these older albums, and I really didn't know what order they were released, couldn't afford them all anyway. By 1976 when Red & Blue sets came out, I didn't even realize the Beatles had broken up...we had no internet, and no one told me...But in reality it didn't matter. The Beatles' music lived on forever. I WAS Also impressed with VAN HALEN, 1978, got to see them Sep 78, my closest buddy and I heard Roth and Anthony would be signing autographs at the concert hall at 2pm, They were rollerskating around the parking lot, And we got them to sign a Zildjian Cymbal(no clue what ever happened to it).
Wow! Incredible stories. The one positive about not being a first generation Beatle is that I only knew them after they broke up so I didn't have to live through the sadness that fans were feeling. I'm glad you were spares of that as well. ♥️
I would love to meet a member of Van Halen. To meet them at that time must be such a cool memory. 😍 Thank you and have a great weekend.
My favorite band is Van Halen too and I also think the Beatles are the best band ever. Good review
Very cool. Van Halen will always be my favorite band but The Beatles are great. Thank you and take care.
It’s so worth it!! Sounds great on my stereo!!
I agree. I'm very pleased. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Thanks for another great video and review, I am a first generation Beatles fan and the excitement of a new record back then was a real thing but not just albums the singles were just as special, with all of the great music at that time it was essential to stay relevant and present on the radio as well as in the minds of fans, so they were a constant presence during our youth. I can't believe that at 72 I'm still buying Beatles albums, but I love it.
On another topic a different video review presented the observation that all of these reissue remixes are different from the original albums and if someone wanted to walk into a store and buy a original mix, as it was released album, they could not buy one and experience that sound.
It's so wonderful that you have been able to experience The Beatles first hand. ♥️ I'm glad we are still getting new Beatles releases.
A lot of people are mentioning that these remixes that are coming out today by Giles Martin are in the stores while the original mixes aren't. Beatles purists believe that they should keep pressing both versions (the original mix and the remixes) so that we can buy and enjoy both. Thank you and take care.
Thank you for presenting these albums Melinda. Yes as you say, I feel The Beatles are the best band still. The new song now and then is growing on me as I listen to it.
Thank you for your insights into the new mixes of the songs too. This will help me decide if I'm going to buy this box set or not. My car needs new tyres so it's going to be difficult. Hopefully your prediction that the standard black vinyl versions will be discounted comes true.
You look really great in The Beatles sweatshirt too. Best wishes and keep enjoying listening.
Thank you for the kind compliment. 🤗♥️ The tires should definitely come first. I do hope that these albums will go on sale during the holidays and you have a chance to pick them up if you wish. Thank you and take care.
I remember the old 45. version of "I amThe Walrus"with extra beats in the middle.That full Stereo version was on the Beatles "Rareties "album.Congratulations on obtaining the Red and Blue Albums.Enjoy.
Thank you very much! 🤗♥️
My original Capitol copy is probably the worst sounding Beatle’s album I own. Pet Sounds also on Capitol is very overrated sound quality wise.
I was referring to Magical Mystery Tour.
I grew up in a home without hi-fi, just a cheap little record player and a box of 45's, though my mother played piano and exposed me to various instruments during the 60's and 70's. Like many kids back then I was assigned various chores by my parents which had to be completed before I was allowed to go out to play on Saturday mornings. My childhood friend Don had older siblings who were Beatle fanatics and his parents had a glorious console stereo in the living room so when I heard my first "hi-fi" I was hooked to the point where I would go to extreme lengths to make certain my chores were completed by bedtime on Friday night so that I could go over to my friends house to get a listen. I'd knock on the door and when invited inside I'd take a kitchen chair into the living room and park myself right in the middle between left and right and just take it all in. Of course my friend was busy doing his chores but I wasn't bothered at all. Take your time my friend, I'm in no hurry. I was probably about 7 years old at the time, Sgt. Pepper's had recently been released, I heard the discussions of Paul's possible demise and all of the other speculation. There will never be another band like The Beatles because they happened at the right time and they were good. Very, very good.
Oh wow! What wonderful memories to think back on. You became an audiophile and Beatles fan very early in life. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
I have been a Beatles fan since I was 3 yrs old in 1963 I'm now 62 yrs old, thanks to my dad with a reel to reel tape recorder that , he used to tape the Beatles on the top 40 in the uk the weekly charts as well as 60s music as well , that's my greatest gift my late father ever gave me in my life 🥰🙏🏻🎸🎸🎸🥁🎤 but the greatest band since the Beatles, was Queen and Freddie Mercury, my favourite British band is QUEEN and then the Beatles, these are my favourite bands, I was lucky to of met the band and saw them in concert with Freddie Mercury
It must have been great to grow up with The Beatles. I love Queen as well. Freddie was an unbelievable singer. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
Melinda, we both love the same bands. My fav all time is VH, (Roth era), but The Beatles are on a different planet for me that makes them purely sentimental, as I am with Elvis.
Enjoy your Beatles albums as I am mine. 😊
Oh wow! I agree that the Dave years were amazing. Thank you and take care.
I was too young for The Beatles at their peak and I got into them when my mum bought the Blue album in 1973. I was tempted by the coloured vinyls but the prices are insane for me as an “admirer” rather than a collector! 😊
I agree that these were pretty pricey. I wasn't even going to buy them but I got the fever. 😳 In the end, I'm happy and I know I will be playing these a lot. Thank you and take care.
Hi, I stumbled upon this video and it really hit a chord with me. Am 56, and though I did not grow
up with The Beatles, I was a fanatic til age 30, then put my focus on my family. The group touched my heart. That passion transferred over to Mccartney music, who I have seen live 2x. He is better live than on record.
You taught me a few things in the video, and yes I had tge original 1973 albums.
I have my own music channel, and play several Beatles and Paul songs on piano.
You are as pretty as you are smart....keep up the great videos
Thank you so much for the kind comments. I'm a big Paul fan as well and even at his age, he is still terrific live. ♥️ Like you, I put music aside when I had my daughter. I let her control the radio until she was gone and it dawned on me that I could listen to the music I love. It's been fun to return to my roots and enjoy the music of my life. ♥️ Thank you and have a wonderful day. Take care.
@@MelindaMurphy Many of Paul's songs, especially his overlooked 1980s tunes, were his best. On same caliber as any Beatle song...Only Love Remains, No more Lonely Nights ect...am grateful my daughters who are 24, can experience a new Beatles song release, like yours can am sure. I subscribed today to your channel, you are cool :) Melinda