Definitely the most underrated Beatles' song. This is such a masterpiece. For me it is as brilliant as Yesterday, but doesn't have a quarter of its fame.
I know! For No One is better than Yesterday, there's no intimacy in Yesterday, just complaining in a beautifully written song (not that I'm dissing Yesterday in any way).
Jealous of your era but it brought harm to us, the future generations. The music is the only good thing that came of it, and civil rights respectfully.
No idea how men so young and without the life experience could have written songs like this. I am 53 and have yet to get my mind around a lot of the intellectual concepts about love these young men were singing. It is why it will be timeless and forever treasured.
They had life experience. When they were in their late teens, they were playing in clubs in (then) West Germany. The clubs they played in were located in a crime- and vice- ridden district of Hamburg. Life in Liverpool was no picnic either for the youth of that era. John Lennon was the only Beatle who had an even vaguely middle class upbringing.
I love the tone of Paul’s voice in this version. It reverberates, a little bit, sounding emotional. Great performance! What a sweet voice he has! Real sadness.
Yes. Just heard this for first time, right after listening to Revolver version. I've heard him put on an American accent in interviews, and in this vid he sounds a bit more like that in contrast.
For sheer volume he must be in the top 5. For other categories such as meaningful lyrics Leonard Cohen is far above him. But that is just my personal taste and there are no absolute values.
Whenever I hear a Lennon/McCartney composition (whether separate or together), it never ceases to amaze me how extraordinarily gifted these two young fellas from ordinary upbringings in Liverpool turned out to be. How fortuitous it was that they were thrown together... we are truly blessed to have their musical legacy.
Imagine writing these kind of lyrics when your only 24 years old "In her eyes you see nothing, no sign of love behind the tears, cried for no one" incredible natural talent!
As much as I love this song, the mesmeric thing about this video is the belated arrival of the bearded, balding, bespectacled French horn player, his absolutely unhurried extraction of the instrument from its case (as MacCartney sings, 'She takes her time and doesn't feel she has to hurry' - it's as if the horn player is illustrating the lyric), and the fact he's ready and so focused and calm when his solo is due. He then plays it with perfect accuracy and aplomb. It's comical - and delicious.
That had to be staged. No one would start a recording session 'til all the musicians were there... and warmed up! You don't play those notes on a French (or English) horn without warming up the instrument and those lips! Still, as you say, a cool touch.
Your day breaks, your mind aches You find that all her words of kindness linger on When she no longer needs you She wakes up, she makes up She takes her time and doesn't feel she has to hurry She no longer needs you And in her eyes, you see nothing No sign of love behind the tears Cried for no one A love that should have lasted years You want her, you need her And yet you don't believe her When she says her love is dead You think she needs you And in her eyes, you see nothing No sign of love behind the tears Cried for no one A love that should have lasted years You stay home, she goes out She says that long ago she knew someone But now he's gone, she doesn't need him Your day breaks, your mind aches There will be times when all the things she said will fill your head You won't forget her And in her eyes, you see nothing No sign of love behind the tears Cried for no one A love that should have lasted years
If they threw it away we wouldn't know about it. It was on Revolver.
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@@nickharrison1604 to be really honest, the Beatles themselves (John chiefly) would often diss some of their songs as throwaways, including some which had made their way onto an album ... and afterwards. While it could be viewed as some sort of hypocrisy, that encourages to think about what makes a throwaway, what songs are, and who's legitimate to say so
One of the things that I absolutely love about his talent is his ability to compose instrumental solos, like Hope of Deliverance spanish guitar solo and Somedays french horn solo. Melodically he is a genius. I always wondered how is he able to create so much with so little. Take the simplicity of My Valantine for example... That's one of the things most of bands pursued in the 60s but few were able to accomplish. The only guy I know from that time gifted with the same genius was... John Lennon.
When my wife of 20 years left me - I spent 3 months in a remote rental playing many songs on my ukulele - trying to figure it all out. Thanks you guys...this was a great meditation.
It's a terribly common story these days... saw it 'happen' to many of my friends over the years, then, surprise, surprise...! How could this happen to me...?
If anyone ever doubts the genius of Paul McCartney, just listen to this one song. Never mind the extraordinary Beatles catalog, just this one will do. Always a fan, forever will be.
Can we please say brilliance instead of genius? Einstein was a genius who saw what no one else could see. Paul was a brilliant singer, songwriter, and musician. Thanks for indulging me...
I truly believe, that when this great-but-unassuming man---a true historical figure in World culture--dies, billions of people everywhere will be stricken with grief, remembering how he triggered in them so many GOOD, WARM and LOVING emotions.
There's an entire monochrome movie of love and loss in this one song. This may be my most favorite Paul song of all. And yet so few people seem to know it.
So this is one of my dads most favorite songs, and he sings it a lot, he sounds just like Paul and he looks like Paul does in this video, he is the literally the best dad. He has been singing Beatles for me as long as I can remember.
When I was a kid, it was just another Beatle song. It is a heart-breaking song, very powerful. "Your day breaks" could be a double-entendre, as your mind aches the minute you wake up-daybreak- or everytime you see she no longer needs you, your day breaks.
This is my anthem. Tossed to the curb by my wife of 8 years. Beautiful song, has always been one of my favorites. I would sing it to her when it came up on XM. Was it a premonition? She took me for granted, but nothing could prepare me for the hate she dished out at the end. So many songs take on a life of their own during a break-up.
Such a beautifully sad song. It's the sad songs that move us so meaningfully, that take us into the world of our depth and vulnerability. Thank you Paul for being willing to venture into that world and bring some light into it.
this my friends is the speed at which Beatles songs were put together and recorded. Beautifully.The french horn player is still assembling his instrument until his entry- and he completely nails it- no tuning, warming up or time to prepare himself. One take. Perfection.
One of the very best songs written by Paul McCartney ever.......And that's a lot to say, you know. Glorious melody, brilliant lyrics, sublime instrumental arrangements (that french horn solo)..... An unbeatable masterpiece.
All my respects for Sir Paul Mc Cartney. One of the greatest writter of melodies . Friendly from France. A true fan of the BEATLES since I was a child and a teenager.
Paul sings with so much 💔 emotion on this masterpiece!! A hauntingly beautiful song further elevated by the french horn and violins!! Love this phenomenal song written by a living legendary genius!! 💔
I love this song...the beauty of this song to me is that it comes off like something written in the moment and just like anything else that is written in the moment. It is not refined and incomplete. The song ends abruptly, like a lyrical poem.
Incredible piece. Lyrics and melody mirror each other. Each can stand on their own. Paul’s brilliant 😥. Just arranged this piece on my 12 string. Including french horn
Such a wonderful version of this song. As a musician I can tell you it is extremely difficult to get the right emotion and musical performance in the studio when there are so many technical components that have to be just perfect. I like this video very much.. GO BEATLES!!
There is a fun story around this song. Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits recorded at Abbey Road studios and he went into the Beatles studio one night when nobody was around and found a tape canister hand labeled what he thought read "FOR NOONE" and he brought it home. He then says he brought it back with apologies the next day when the misunderstanding about the tape labeled "For No One" was cleared up. True story...
Have to wonder what Noone was doing wandering around alone at Abbey Road when no one else was there and went into the Beatles studio (which was none of his business at all). It doesn't sound like something Peter Noone would be doing. But maybe it did happen.
Is there a source for this story? I'm not saying that I'm certain it didn't happen, but I've never heard of it, and it has the feel of an urban legend. Couldn't find any sources in a quick online search.
Though others might not agree, I actually prefer this version to the one on the Revolver album, the strings make it stand out more and capture the emotion of the song better, and that French horn is wonderful. 🎶
I’ve always loved this version more, a MCartney song has a certain vibe to it that doesn’t always fill its potential with the other boys in it tbh, and this is for sure one of them
I absolutely love this song! I read in an interview that McCartney actually whistled the piccolo solo to the person playing it! He truly is a modern-day Bach or Motzart.
"There will be times when all the things she said will fill your head; you won't forget her." This just might be the single most powerfully emotional lyric in any Beatle song. And some people say McCartney couldn't write good lyrics. It just doesn't get much better than this.
aBeatleFan4ever what about Lennon’s powerful “Imagine” lyrics,40 years+ they’re still leading the way for the peace movements of the 🌎 world.and I think his brilliant,genius words in “Strawberry Fields” are unequalled.Just roll these words around in your brains,”living with eyes closed is very easy,it’s understanding all you see!”MY god,who could sit down one day,thinking to yourselves,this is easy,I’m going to sit here and make up the worlds most unforgettable lyrics for just TWO songs! Go ahead,I dare you,try and do it! It’s like asking a novel or any other commercial writer to try and come with the world’s most unforgettable writing essay,or book if you think you could pound out a 500-600 pages book for all time!
I just played along with my piano with this song from Revolver............that hanging ending was it......I burst into tears after that...........for many, many reasons, not the least of which is the beauty and miracle of this song on record...................Alan Civil, RIP...........excuse spelling
I agree TOTALLY........I Love this song, but the Best part of it to me is the Ending.....you just start to Glide in and then it just Slows Down and lets you MARINATE on It !!!
Can I tell you something? I've been around long enough to remember when the Beatles came on the scene. British Invasion, Ed Sullivan, and so forth. I've owned their records, yes, records, and I've been a fan these near 60 years. I've listened to every Beatles song countless times, and now I must say - I don't really know the words to this one. Oh sure, the hooks, but I just realized that I get so caught up in the "feel" of the song, the harmonies of the instrumentation, that wonderful French horn, and the melodic hypnotism of it all, I find that I'm listening to the song, and not the words. I don't know if that makes sense to anyone but me...
Broken love song to which everyone can relate. The lyrics go right the core and the French horn hones into the melancholy. The melody well, Paul is the king of it.
@@johnzaccardi526 But not on this '83 recording - it is Jeffrey Bryant (of the Royal Phil. Orch.) playing the horn. Also on Eleanor Rigby with the Gabrielli String Quartet.
Not to take anything away from George Martin (he really was the 5th Beatle) but in this case, the French horn was Paul's idea. This is Paul demonstrating "For No One" for George Martin for the first time and actually inserting vocalized French horn suggestions into the demo. th-cam.com/video/cbJrXqrLtMw/w-d-xo.html
This is actually my favourite McCartney Beatle song....incredibly deep psychologically! There is a real touch of genius in the abrupt ending, which perfectly matches the lyric telling us of the too soon ending of a love "that should have lasted years"! I can't help thinking that his rocky relationship with Jane Asher brought out some of his most poignant song-writing. I'm Looking Through You and Things We Said Today come to mind. The friction caused both of them lots of pain...but we benefitted greatly from the musical fallout!
The Beatles themselves were like ordinary men but their music channeled magic and messages from beyond the mind. Google "Truth Contest" and read the top entry. The Beatles section started on page 59.
Sad song but the way you sing mis mesmerizes me the way you sing it. So glad you are my cousin even tho I will probably never meet you. Your songs are never old. And you will always look fabulous to me. It's that smile - always that smile
These McCartney songs aren't just pop songs, they're world class compositions. Macca has such a love for classical music first heard in Yesterday, then Eleanor Rigby. Stunning arrangements on this track too, and also Here There and Everywhere. I think Eleanor Rigby is truly one of the very best songs ever written, and then we have the brilliant string section on She's Leaving Home. Where do you stop with this man? Brilliant video. Thanks for sharing.
I completely agree with everything you said. Eleanor rigby is 4th in my favorite beatles songs and here, there and everywhere is my favorite. He got the love for classical music from George Martin, and while 3 other beatles liked it, he explored it, and in "a day in the life", the greatest song of all time, the crecendo was his idea and he helped George Martin conduct the 41 people who played the classical instruments. Best musician of all time and a genius of melody.
@AndyEssex Greetings :D Concurring with all of you regarding GMartin-Classical-Paul influence to usage in Beatles recordings, etc... Therefore, I'm confident that you will find this performance of "She's Leaving Home" by The Analogues quite honorable ~ Enjoy! :D th-cam.com/video/lVOrmNhKgns/w-d-xo.html Eleanor Rigby ~ th-cam.com/video/h8omT4YlhIM/w-d-xo.html Within You Without You (powerful display of Harrison's Classical Indian element in Beatles music = amazing how the diversity in their songs fit together with magical chemistry!!) ~ th-cam.com/video/FhvrsWMLUBg/w-d-xo.html A Day In The Life ~ th-cam.com/video/sCbZ15JpxPg/w-d-xo.html
this is almost my favorite paul song. how can anyone make a song with this simple line?? there are many acoustic songs, but he made this song dramatic using french horn and even its melody is also simple
Definitely the most underrated Beatles' song. This is such a masterpiece. For me it is as brilliant as Yesterday, but doesn't have a quarter of its fame.
His songs all work so well, lyrics fit the music perfectly every time. How does someone do that?
MrSahansdal I've always wondered that too.
Matheus Mello
Well, he said he dreamed up Yesterday. It's a gift.
I know! For No One is better than Yesterday, there's no intimacy in Yesterday, just complaining in a beautifully written song (not that I'm dissing Yesterday in any way).
Matheus Mello Let's not forget George Martin.
I’m 71, and been listening to The Beatles since 1964. This is my fave Beatles song. A masterpiece, timeless…now and then🎸
Me too.
Cely Palac, you are actually an experienced Beatle fan.
Me too
I’m a newer fan, I am very fond of this one as well.
Jealous of your era but it brought harm to us, the future generations. The music is the only good thing that came of it, and civil rights respectfully.
No idea how men so young and without the life experience could have written songs like this. I am 53 and have yet to get my mind around a lot of the intellectual concepts about love these young men were singing. It is why it will be timeless and forever treasured.
They were true poets.
I read that Paul wrote this song when Jane Asher dumped him after a 4-yr courtship. He was feeling the pain! 💔
They had life experience. When they were in their late teens, they were playing in clubs in (then) West Germany. The clubs they played in were located in a crime- and vice- ridden district of Hamburg. Life in Liverpool was no picnic either for the youth of that era. John Lennon was the only Beatle who had an even vaguely middle class upbringing.
I love the tone of Paul’s voice in this version. It reverberates, a little bit, sounding emotional. Great performance! What a sweet voice he has! Real sadness.
Yes. Just heard this for first time, right after listening to Revolver version. I've heard him put on an American accent in interviews, and in this vid he sounds a bit more like that in contrast.
This is a perfect song to describe a broken heart, a perfect example of sadness of an unloved heart. Greetings from Chihuahua, México 🇲🇽
For anyone whose heart has been crushed in this way, this song really digs deep
Yup
One of Paul McCartney most mature composition in baroque pop stile. French horn by Alan Civil is mesmerising !🎼
He must have warmed up at home 😂
This is Jeff Bryant, not Alan Civil
@@chielvooijs2689 I suppose it's a horn with a high F, but do you know what make and model it uses? Thank you
genius does as genius is. The guy has almost no equal. Like a modern day Mozart.
Check out Joanna Newsom! Way out there but as important as the beatles IMO You'll either love her or run and hide!
cian loughnane Discovered her several years ago. Am a big fan.
For sheer volume he must be in the top 5. For other categories such as meaningful lyrics Leonard Cohen is far above him. But that is just my personal taste and there are no absolute values.
Tied with Prince
he is an amazing talent!
The incredible arrangements on so many different songs makes them unique even to this day!
Whenever I hear a Lennon/McCartney composition (whether separate or together), it never ceases to amaze me how extraordinarily gifted these two young fellas from ordinary upbringings in Liverpool turned out to be. How fortuitous it was that they were thrown together... we are truly blessed to have their musical legacy.
Synchronicity I believe.
I love George's music too. He rarely wrote, but when he did...!
Universal forces brought them together....
@@alexgreen5064 Agree. Universal forces x5, to include George Martin. A once in many lifetimes combination of just the right ingredients...
@jonathanbirch2022 for me its a good song and thats all. not even the best on the white album
A masterpiece both of melody and lyrics.
Imagine writing these kind of lyrics when your only 24 years old "In her eyes you see nothing, no sign of love behind the tears, cried for no one" incredible natural talent!
23!
As much as I love this song, the mesmeric thing about this video is the belated arrival of the bearded, balding, bespectacled French horn player, his absolutely unhurried extraction of the instrument from its case (as MacCartney sings, 'She takes her time and doesn't feel she has to hurry' - it's as if the horn player is illustrating the lyric), and the fact he's ready and so focused and calm when his solo is due. He then plays it with perfect accuracy and aplomb. It's comical - and delicious.
tal cual!
That had to be staged. No one would start a recording session 'til all the musicians were there... and warmed up! You don't play those notes on a French (or English) horn without warming up the instrument and those lips!
Still, as you say, a cool touch.
Horn player is Jeff Bryant - on the original it's Alan Civil. Both legends, the part is extremely difficult.
Those lyrics sum up most relationships that end after a number of years together.
A lesson to all songwriters. Just write what you feel….
Your day breaks, your mind aches
You find that all her words of kindness linger on
When she no longer needs you
She wakes up, she makes up
She takes her time and doesn't feel she has to hurry
She no longer needs you
And in her eyes, you see nothing
No sign of love behind the tears
Cried for no one
A love that should have lasted years
You want her, you need her
And yet you don't believe her
When she says her love is dead
You think she needs you
And in her eyes, you see nothing
No sign of love behind the tears
Cried for no one
A love that should have lasted years
You stay home, she goes out
She says that long ago she knew someone
But now he's gone, she doesn't need him
Your day breaks, your mind aches
There will be times when all the things she said will fill your head
You won't forget her
And in her eyes, you see nothing
No sign of love behind the tears
Cried for no one
A love that should have lasted years
A gem!
The pure, absolute, and eternal genius of Paul McCartney.
Beatles a band so amazing they had songs like this as throw aways.
I wouldn't exactly call a song that ended on f***ing Revolver a throwaway
If they threw it away we wouldn't know about it. It was on Revolver.
@@nickharrison1604 to be really honest, the Beatles themselves (John chiefly) would often diss some of their songs as throwaways, including some which had made their way onto an album ... and afterwards. While it could be viewed as some sort of hypocrisy, that encourages to think about what makes a throwaway, what songs are, and who's legitimate to say so
Just because it wasn't a hit, doesn't necessarily mean it was a "throwaway" imo.
This was not a "throwaway," it was an album track. Plenty of Beatles fans like me love it.
Listening thousands times after 28th April this year.
One of the things that I absolutely love about his talent is his ability to compose instrumental solos, like Hope of Deliverance spanish guitar solo and Somedays french horn solo. Melodically he is a genius. I always wondered how is he able to create so much with so little. Take the simplicity of My Valantine for example... That's one of the things most of bands pursued in the 60s but few were able to accomplish. The only guy I know from that time gifted with the same genius was... John Lennon.
Don't forget Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys
...who inspired both McCartney and Lennon.
+ms8596 But only after they'd both done the same for him. Lucky us to have those three inspiring one another.
+carmaj156 That is the Hallmark of a Genius. But, Carol King is way up there too, considering the way it was back then.
+carmaj156 And Ray Davies.
Heartbreaking song. And the horn segment really adds a distinct sense of life going on irrespective of the turmoil the singer feels.
You nailed it about the horn!
When my wife of 20 years left me - I spent 3 months in a remote rental playing many songs on my ukulele - trying to figure it all out. Thanks you guys...this was a great meditation.
Ducksoup67 - She waited for the kids to be grown, the wife , that is, left me too at 20 years.
It's a terribly common story these days... saw it 'happen' to many of my friends over the years, then, surprise, surprise...! How could this happen to me...?
If anyone ever doubts the genius of Paul McCartney, just listen to this one song. Never mind the extraordinary Beatles catalog, just this one will do. Always a fan, forever will be.
So right EDDIE.....not just the lyric...but the WORDS are just so true when you connect them to a relationship BREAKDOWN....STAY WELL
I've always thought this and John's "In My Life" were their two best songs.
Definitely sounds more American in this performance for some reason.
his voice is my childhood 57 here
Can we please say brilliance instead of genius? Einstein was a genius who saw what no one else could see. Paul was a brilliant singer, songwriter, and musician. Thanks for indulging me...
I truly believe, that when this great-but-unassuming man---a true historical figure in World culture--dies, billions of people everywhere will be stricken with grief, remembering how he triggered in them so many GOOD, WARM and LOVING emotions.
There's an entire monochrome movie of love and loss in this one song. This may be my most favorite Paul song of all. And yet so few people seem to know it.
So this is one of my dads most favorite songs, and he sings it a lot, he sounds just like Paul and he looks like Paul does in this video, he is the literally the best dad. He has been singing Beatles for me as long as I can remember.
You are very fortunate Jorgan :)
You should upload it. :)
aw!
Lucky you! :-D
I'm so happy for you, Jorgan Morgan! : ))
When I was a kid, it was just another Beatle song. It is a heart-breaking song, very powerful. "Your day breaks" could be a double-entendre, as your mind aches the minute you wake up-daybreak- or everytime you see she no longer needs you, your day breaks.
crying again. I forget sometimes how brilliant some of the Beatles compositions are. Just incredible.
This is my anthem. Tossed to the curb by my wife of 8 years. Beautiful song, has always been one of my favorites. I would sing it to her when it came up on XM.
Was it a premonition? She took me for granted, but nothing could prepare me for the hate she dished out at the end. So many songs take on a life of their own during a break-up.
Simple brilliance by Sir Paul.
Mixed emotions as I’m crushed with my feeble attempts at even playing guitar 😂
Jesús!, I was twelve by then (I'm 70 by now). Love from Guadalajara, México.
Such a beautifully sad song. It's the sad songs that move us so meaningfully, that take us into the world of our depth and vulnerability.
Thank you Paul for being willing to venture into that world and bring some light into it.
this my friends is the speed at which Beatles songs were put together and recorded. Beautifully.The french horn player is still assembling his instrument until his entry- and he completely nails it- no tuning, warming up or time to prepare himself. One take. Perfection.
One of the very best songs written by Paul McCartney ever.......And that's a lot to say, you know.
Glorious melody, brilliant lyrics, sublime instrumental arrangements (that french horn solo)..... An unbeatable masterpiece.
What a great little song!! So simple yet melodic and with great lyrics!!! 😁😁😁🇬🇧
Paul McCartney is great song writer. Really poetic and I love his singing tone, a sad song but genuinely moving,
One of the few songs that leaves me behind totally quiet, because it is so genius
I’m so proud that i’ve seen him live with my children....h’es a living classic!
There's no comfort in the truth... so find comfort in a beautiful song about letting go...
That french horn solo conveys all sorts of emotions
Only Paul McCartny can put such a powerful emotion in a song so perfectly. Love the strings in this version too!
I can't listen to this song without crying. It moves me so much. And I've listened to it 100 times ! So much beauty and simplicity
All my respects for Sir Paul Mc Cartney. One of the greatest writter of melodies . Friendly from France. A true fan of the BEATLES since I was a child and a teenager.
I have about 170 Beatles songs in my music library and this song is my #1 favorite Beatles song.
The most beautiful music ever played.. As i love Paul John George and Ringo…the most beautiful music ever played ..❤️
Paul sings with so much 💔 emotion on this masterpiece!! A hauntingly beautiful song further elevated by the french horn and violins!! Love this phenomenal song written by a living legendary genius!! 💔
...no sign of love behind the tears...
A heartbreaking masterpiece of a song, and that French horn!
I love this song...the beauty of this song to me is that it comes off like something written in the moment and just like anything else that is written in the moment. It is not refined and incomplete. The song ends abruptly, like a lyrical poem.
Absolutely a magnificent song...
And thank you Paul for singing it so beautifully
Incredible piece. Lyrics and melody mirror each other. Each can stand on their own. Paul’s brilliant 😥. Just arranged this piece on my 12 string. Including french horn
Such a wonderful version of this song. As a musician I can tell you it is extremely difficult to get the right emotion and musical performance in the studio when there are so many technical components that have to be just perfect. I like this video very much.. GO BEATLES!!
That is such a meaningful and beautiful song. Such a genius, as was John and George. Ringo was great too.
One of the 20 best Beatle songs ! The melody is unbelivable !!!
I just love the french horn. What a magical touch.
This song is from their best album, Revolver.
I listened to it when it came out.
Great memory. I was 10.
REAL instruments--what a concept. Brilliant.
There is a fun story around this song. Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits recorded at Abbey Road studios and he went into the Beatles studio one night when nobody was around and found a tape canister hand labeled what he thought read "FOR NOONE" and he brought it home.
He then says he brought it back with apologies the next day when the misunderstanding about the tape labeled "For No One" was cleared up.
True story...
Ha ha! That's funny -- I could understand the mistake. I never heard about this before. Thanks for sharing.
@@kiethblack3870 And apparently John Lennon called him Peter No One from that day on, Noone loved it.
Have to wonder what Noone was doing wandering around alone at Abbey Road when no one else was there and went into the Beatles studio (which was none of his business at all). It doesn't sound like something Peter Noone would be doing. But maybe it did happen.
Is there a source for this story? I'm not saying that I'm certain it didn't happen, but I've never heard of it, and it has the feel of an urban legend. Couldn't find any sources in a quick online search.
One of my fav. Masterpiece
Though others might not agree, I actually prefer this version to the one on the Revolver album, the strings make it stand out more and capture the emotion of the song better, and that French horn is wonderful. 🎶
I’ve always loved this version more, a MCartney song has a certain vibe to it that doesn’t always fill its potential with the other boys in it tbh, and this is for sure one of them
Magnificent.
Another seemingly casual masterpiece he thought up during the lunch-break…
The counterpoint melody between the vocal line and the strings/horn is so impressive.
I absolutely love this song! I read in an interview that McCartney actually whistled the piccolo solo to the person playing it! He truly is a modern-day Bach or Motzart.
The solo was played on French horn.
And piccolo trumpet on Penny Lane.
I met David Mason and also his sister Noreen who played the flute.
Another beatles classic. The french horn is a really nice touch in this song.
The world owes Paul so much musically ♫
Beautiful, beautiful song. Unbelievable the quality of songs they wrote.
"There will be times
when all the things she said
will fill your head;
you won't forget her."
This just might be the single most powerfully emotional lyric in any Beatle song.
And some people say McCartney couldn't write good lyrics. It just doesn't get much better than this.
aBeatleFan4ever Agree wholeheartedly. When all thats left are memories and words, you dont forget them
Jim Bafaro whats worse is that you CANT forget them. This song hits the lonely hearts
This has to sum up true love perfectly.
Powerful*
aBeatleFan4ever what about Lennon’s powerful “Imagine” lyrics,40 years+ they’re still leading the way for the peace movements of the 🌎 world.and I think his brilliant,genius words in “Strawberry Fields” are unequalled.Just roll these words around in your brains,”living with eyes closed is very easy,it’s understanding all you see!”MY god,who could sit down one day,thinking to yourselves,this is easy,I’m going to sit here and make up the worlds most unforgettable lyrics for just TWO songs! Go ahead,I dare you,try and do it! It’s like asking a novel or any other commercial writer to try and come with the world’s most unforgettable writing essay,or book if you think you could pound out a 500-600 pages book for all time!
One of my favorites on 60's...just Great.
Strings, French horn, true innovation: these were a rock n roll band! 😮🥰
@JamesPaulMcCartney-ek1uw England originally: now in Australia.
I just played along with my piano with this song from Revolver............that hanging ending was it......I burst into tears after that...........for many, many reasons, not the least of which is the beauty and miracle of this song on record...................Alan Civil, RIP...........excuse spelling
I agree TOTALLY........I Love this song, but the Best part of it to me is the Ending.....you just start to Glide in and then it just Slows Down and lets you MARINATE on It !!!
Genius of songs, melodies and arrangement
Magnificent. All these years later.
Can I tell you something? I've been around long enough to remember when the Beatles came on the scene. British Invasion, Ed Sullivan, and so forth. I've owned their records, yes, records, and I've been a fan these near 60 years. I've listened to every Beatles song countless times, and now I must say - I don't really know the words to this one. Oh sure, the hooks, but I just realized that I get so caught up in the "feel" of the song, the harmonies of the instrumentation, that wonderful French horn, and the melodic hypnotism of it all, I find that I'm listening to the song, and not the words. I don't know if that makes sense to anyone but me...
It makes perfect sense.
It does but the words to this song are as good as the melody, harmonies and feel. Beautiful truth here.
Of course it makes sense!! Just their melodies alone are genius!
Not really - lyrics are crucial to me for a song to be truly great - its like you’re missing part of the song
Only a small percentage of people take the time to actually listen to the words , most just talk over them !
It’s their loss !
Just lovely. Baroque influenced.
Em minha opinião essa é provavelmente uma das dez mais belas canções da história da música popular..Verdadeiro clássico
I had never heard this song. It's so hauntingly beautiful. How did I miss this through out the years since they first debuted?
Broken love song to which everyone can relate. The lyrics go right the core and the French horn hones into the melancholy. The melody well, Paul is the king of it.
Wow speaks of the life and death of a ..... love. Beautiful Song!
Oh yes,I love so much this brilliant group from Liverpool so with their music,ever since I'm 14.I'm now 72 going on 73 this May 30.
One of the most underrated of all Beatles songs.
The king of melody...supreme...Along with John, the best composer duo of all time...The Beatles are in the pantheon of music...
What a song. Nothing further can be said.
The French horn is what makes this song. George Martin was a genius to think of that.
Horn played by Alan Civil, the first non-Beatle to be credited playing on a Beatle's song.
@@johnzaccardi526 But not on this '83 recording - it is Jeffrey Bryant (of the Royal Phil. Orch.) playing the horn. Also on Eleanor Rigby with the Gabrielli String Quartet.
Not to take anything away from George Martin (he really was the 5th Beatle) but in this case, the French horn was Paul's idea. This is Paul demonstrating "For No One" for George Martin for the first time and actually inserting vocalized French horn suggestions into the demo. th-cam.com/video/cbJrXqrLtMw/w-d-xo.html
@@CeltCraic I'm sorry to say but it's from the 83 Give my regards to Broad Street feature film, not from '66...
@@CeltCraic Thanks
I song i learned and still play since my wife left many years ago. Very sad memories
Beautiful song that stands up. right there with "Yesterday" !
This is actually my favourite McCartney Beatle song....incredibly deep psychologically! There is a real touch of genius in the abrupt ending, which perfectly matches the lyric telling us of the too soon ending of a love "that should have lasted years"! I can't help thinking that his rocky relationship with Jane Asher brought out some of his most poignant song-writing. I'm Looking Through You and Things We Said Today come to mind. The friction caused both of them lots of pain...but we benefitted greatly from the musical fallout!
This is one of my favourites!!!! For me it's simply perfect!
Paul is the music genious, Ringo the perfect balance, George the mistery and deepness; John, the clever, sarcastic and brilliant mind.
This has ways been one of my favorite songs. It is sad but so beautiful. Just love the song.
The Beatles themselves were like ordinary men but their music channeled magic and messages from beyond the mind. Google "Truth Contest" and read the top entry. The Beatles section started on page 59.
+Jesus Christ Jesus has spoken. Thank you Jesus
John’s most fav song
@JamesPaulMcCartney-ek1uw I’m Welsh, British
Dear Sir Paul a classic masterpiece from the past when I was young from your broadstreet tape
Paul's ear was formed by his father, a fine musician.
Mozart would give " thumbs up ".
Sad song but the way you sing mis mesmerizes me the way you sing it. So glad you are my cousin even tho I will probably never meet you. Your songs are never old. And you will always look fabulous to me. It's that smile - always that smile
Timeless. "A Love that should've lasted years". .......
These McCartney songs aren't just pop songs, they're world class compositions. Macca has such a love for classical music first heard in Yesterday, then Eleanor Rigby. Stunning arrangements on this track too, and also Here There and Everywhere. I think Eleanor Rigby is truly one of the very best songs ever written, and then we have the brilliant string section on She's Leaving Home. Where do you stop with this man? Brilliant video. Thanks for sharing.
I completely agree with everything you said.
Eleanor rigby is 4th in my favorite beatles songs and here, there and everywhere is my favorite.
He got the love for classical music from George Martin, and while 3 other beatles liked it, he explored it, and in "a day in the life", the greatest song of all time, the crecendo was his idea and he helped George Martin conduct the 41 people who played the classical instruments.
Best musician of all time and a genius of melody.
the mans a genius,but you can't have a favourite Beatles song,just put another album on on and you've got several more "favourites".
@AndyEssex Greetings :D
Concurring with all of you regarding GMartin-Classical-Paul influence to usage in Beatles recordings, etc... Therefore, I'm confident that you will find this performance of "She's Leaving Home" by The Analogues quite honorable ~ Enjoy! :D th-cam.com/video/lVOrmNhKgns/w-d-xo.html
Eleanor Rigby ~ th-cam.com/video/h8omT4YlhIM/w-d-xo.html
Within You Without You (powerful display of Harrison's Classical Indian element in Beatles music = amazing how the diversity in their songs fit together with magical chemistry!!) ~ th-cam.com/video/FhvrsWMLUBg/w-d-xo.html
A Day In The Life ~ th-cam.com/video/sCbZ15JpxPg/w-d-xo.html
Yeah, I think John was jealous of Paul's Classical melodies...
@@ksjoyjespeace It took him a while to get over Yesterday. He was impressed.
masterpiece, anyone who ever felt broken hearted, this is for you
Pure McCartney genius. One of my Beatles favourites.
this is almost my favorite paul song. how can anyone make a song with this simple line?? there are many acoustic songs, but he made this song dramatic using french horn and even its melody is also simple
Dear Sir Paul a classic timeless masterpiece I wish you still did such good music Les
Any list of the greatest Baroque pop songs must include this, and include it very high indeed.