One thing I hate not about the song but the fans that say is nothing but a drug song and the lyrics were dreamed by John while tripping on LSD but the lyrics are so personal about John's confusion over life, insecurities and him being so different unable to releate to other children and people The acid helped him be introspective over himself So yeah John you were definetly a genius and the musical invention on SFF was just something like I never heard before the 72 hours in the studio definetly paid off And that's why SFF is my one of my Top 3 favourite Beatles songs
Yea both are true acid makes you super introspective and ponderous and also much more able to express yourself without any insecurities, subconscious or no. If you do drugs and you create something it shouldnt be attributed to the drugs, when my mom beat cancer we didnt say "Well she was doing chemo soo.."
I totally agree with you George Guja, although Lennon was taking acid at the time,to call it a drug song does a huge disservice to one of the greatest tracks ever created, and a pure Lennon masterpiece. As you have said, the lyrics are about his insecurities,his confusion, the way he sees the world,is he a genius?, he's not sure,is he mad?he doesn't know, it's brilliant the way he puts this down into great lyrics. To me Lennon was a genius,he was innovative,bold, creative and lmaginitive.
Very nice dissertation from a very nice person. However, #Paul died in the Fall of 1966 and #SFF represents #John's self analysis psychology coming to terms with this horrible event and the introduction of #BillyShears (#BillyShepeard) as Paul in the video! Much subsequent #Beatles music deals with this. #SgtPepper was the #funeral for the Beatles as we knew them, with #FAUL, (#FakePaul) now becoming the co-captain of the enterprise!
@@walkinthrutheparkbymr.melo3905 youre insane. You need some “help!” But, lets just play along and say that paul died... “billy shears” ended up writing and singing the most iconic Beatles songs and albums from revolver to abbey road, to the wings and beyond. If paul really died, then his replacement kicked his ass in song writing and singing😂
One uninteresting fact about Strawberry Fields Forever - it's my favorite Beatles song. If you haven't heard all of the outtakes, they're a real treat. From the demo forwards. All of them. Especially the first couple takes...and take 25, I think it is. It's the one that's sped up.
The version on Love is great too. The first part is a version that's not available elsewhere and the 2nd part seems to be at the actual speed and pitch take 26 was recorded in (F#) but I'm still unsure about that.
@@stitchgrimly6167 Love is one of my favorite albums to listen to, full stop. The sheer amount of details and small references to their body of works makes each piece fascinating to listen to, along with the fact you can listen to the whole thing with no hard cuts between songs
"Strawberry Fields Forever" is a song for everyone that sometime in life feels lost and in need for a place to spend some time alone. John Lennon had his place immortalized in this hauting and beautiful song. It might go against the tide, but after listenning to the first recorded takes, when the song was gentle and acoustic, I started thinking that if this "gentle spirit' was more present in the released version, the song would probably have been The Beatles´ greatest song ever.
Very nice dissertation from a very nice person. However, #Paul died in the Fall of 1966 and #SFF represents #John's self analysis psychology coming to terms with this horrible event and the introduction of #BillyShears (#BillyShepeard) as Paul in the video! Much subsequent #Beatles music deals with this. #SgtPepper was the #funeral for the Beatles as we knew them, with #FAUL, (#FakePaul) now becoming the co-captain of the enterprise!
@@walkinthrutheparkbymr.melo3905 still you got hand it to fake paul writing many of the beatles best songs. really, if Paul died in 66, the imposter wrote better songs than the original.
@@walkinthrutheparkbymr.melo3905 Listen, I get it the conspiracy story is cool and it adds an aura of mystique and flavor to a franchise that’s already top notch but please no. You mean to tell me Paul (being one of the GREATEST musical talents of ALL time statistically. Having 11 Beatles #1 hits vs. John’s 6 although lets be be honest there’d be no hits if either one of them wasn’t present. But what I’m getting at is creative ability isn’t something taught. You can go through singing lessons and you’ll improve and even maybe be great at singing but can you be Paul McCartney? Absolutely not, you wouldn’t be able to go back in time and write a song like that. And then on top of that command the crowd as he did. Him and John both knew how to control the crowd lol. John threw in comedic acts while Paul threw in some charm with his little jigs and head shakes. Unfortunately its pretty unlikely that you’re going to find a Paul look alike, with equal to or better musical talents (singing, instruments, and live performances) even to this day Paul can still give a great performance. If you genuinely think Paul is dead then you’re saying some guy who happened to look identical to Paul, has the same ability as paul (as far as performing, singing, playing his instruments etc) similar accent. Do I keep going? Thats just my two cents not that you asked but genuinely curious here.
@Henrique Matheus: Strawberry Fields Forever was my favorite Beatle's song when I was young. I still haven't grown tired of it. An absolute, timeless masterpiece!
Two points of interest. The video of Strawberry Fields was released in February, 1967, six months after their last live concert in US. Their fans were disheartened to see how they had changed from the mop top lads into hirsute young men. As well, the song sounded gloomy and introspective compared to their previous material. However, the Beatles had thrown down a creative gauntlet that challenged fans to embrace their new direction. Like a Titan rocket, they fired the second stage in their musical journey. In May, 1967, Sgt. Pepper's propelled them into the stratosphere and signaled a bemused and creative response from the industry in its wake.
Very nice dissertation from a very nice person. However, #Paul died in the Fall of 1966 and #SFF represents #John's self analysis psychology coming to terms with this horrible event and the introduction of #BillyShears (#BillyShepeard) as Paul in the video! Much subsequent #Beatles music deals with this. #SgtPepper was the #funeral for the Beatles as we knew them, with #FAUL, (#FakePaul) now becoming the co-captain of the enterprise!
8:36... John playing the introduction to Strawberry Fields in 1964 wtf...3 years before Paul unconsciously came up with the intro to the ACTUAL John song. Blew me away... another example of that intangible Beatle magic...😯
When I was a child, in the late 60s and early 70s, we had all the Beatles albums in the family record collection. I always assumed they were my brothers, but learned a few years ago they weren't. I can only assume they were my mothers now, but I guess I'll never know now because all the people who would have known are gone. Having them as the first music I ever heard was amazing.
I was UK born (1948) Canadian raised from age 5. My parents brought us up on Classical and military band music. When the Beatles hit Ed Sullivan in 64, my mum went a bit crazy. She started collecting the 45's etc and when the b/w Beatle cards came out she would give me extra money to go by more packs. I got the bubble gum. So yes it is a good chance the albums were your mum's. Peace and Love and best wishes
I actually LOVE the ''Love'' album version of 'Strawberry Fields Forever' it might be even preferred one over the final version presented in 1967 just because the acoustic sound in the beginning and how well you can hear true voice of John more often than not brings me to tears.
'Strawberry Fields' is a masterpiece, and is my second-favorite Beatles song. I would really like to see a similar video on 'A Day in the Life', my favorite Beatles song. Thanks for posting this.
@@sandervdbrink84 You're kidding right? Please tell me you're being sarcastic. That song is an utter piece of shite...and I like quirky 'experimental' stuff.
@@West_Kagle for real. I used to dislike the song, until I heard the cover version by the Pixies. Then I realized it's a pretty damn good song. Simple, but with a great rhythm and it has some trance effect. Now I only dislike Yellow Submarine.
@@sandervdbrink84 I never really liked Yellow Submarine myself, but it's 1,000x better than Wild Honey Pie. ...however to each his own, and I suppose I could be missing something, I am not a musical genius by any stretch.
Always loved this song, was 9 when it came out, epitomised the Beatles for me. Was amazed to learn that the video was filmed in Knole Park, that was my play ground until the family left Sevenoaks when I was 12. Don’t know how I missed them 🤔
Nice video mate. Although there are 2 factual errors in it. The Salvation Army home in Liverpool is called Strawberry Field not Fields and says so in plain English on the Red gates. John added the 's'. He used Strawberry Fields as an image. The Swedish director's name was Peter Goldmann not Tony Bramwell. Tony Bramwell was an employee of NEMS originally then he became The Beatles Tour Manager. He assisted Peter Goldmann by designing the set used for the video. The piano with wires connecting to the tree was his creation
I can't help but wonder: would Dwight really be into Strawberry Fields Forever? I feel like he would dismiss it with some goofy, pretentious remark, like "Music like that is for hippies and drug addicts who try to impress people with their weird, confusing taste in music. In my opinion, The Rolling Stones were better by far--pure, straight edge rock'n'roll. The Beatles during that time seemed a little too close for my comfort, if you know what I mean, all horny and drugged out on acid."
These vid essays are so fun. I often get tongue-tied talking about Beatles history cos it's so dense and intertwined, but now, I just direct people to your vids. I may get tongue-tied talking.. but I'm a "Dead-eyed Shot Shooting". 🤟🏿✌🏿
9:59 - This editing process was NOT so unusual at that time! Rotating tape heads had been around for many years to solve tempo and pitch problems in movies and other projects. David Seville and the Chipmunks (Ross Bagdasarian) used that technique to raise his voice to imitate his chipmunk characters that he became famous for! He first used the technique in his novelty record, "Witch Doctor" back in 1958! The "speed control" on these tape machines can use the rotating head to change the pitch of whatever is recorded on the tape. By cleverly changing the speed with which the tape passes by the head and the speed of the rotation of the head itself, you can change both the tempo and the pitch of the recorded material. By 1967 this technique was well understood and a good sound engineer like George Martin would be well aware of how to accomplish such a feat!
In my childhood I was familiar with "She Loves You" and " I Want To Hold Your Hand". I remember the impact that " Strawberry Fields Forever" had on me when I heard for the first time. It sounded very strange and mysterious.I will never forget that day!
Me too! It was the first song that I had heard that had such great/weird music and confusing lyrics. I absolutely loved it. It was so cool that they made little movies along with some of their songs. I know that they must have gave the idea and started MTV. Such imaginative minds.
This song was composed by John in the city where I ´m living. (Almería -Spain) This song was composed by John while filming "How I Won the War" (1967) The main phrase is inspired by the popular song "Fandanguillo de Almería"
Totally unrelated to the video, but I think it would be cool if you did videos on why Jeff Lynne wrote his songs for the ELO. If ur not into that kinda thing thats ok!
I agree it was a brilliant and pivotal song; however... John may have ruminated over the lyrics and recording of Strawberry Fields, but it’s worth noting that later in his career, John was less than pleased with the recording. John once said there’s not a single song he wouldn’t like to re-record, and when George Martin asked him, "Even Strawberry Fields,?” John replied, “ESPECIALLY Strawberry Fields.”
George Martin also wrote in his book "Summer Of Love", that when John first ran through the song with the acoustic guitar, it was so good and atmospheric, he wished he had recorded it and released the track as it was.
I write songs myself and it’s impossible to be objective about them, most Beatles fans are united in their opinion of this musical masterpiece..Lennon genius that he was could never see the wood for the trees in a manner of speaking
Hey man, just want to say how much I appreciate your Beatles content. After all these years, I still finding myself listening to them every day, and finding a new hidden gem to play along with on guitar. These insights you post about the albums and songs are awesome! Thank you sir!
I know that you’re content is focused mainly on bands but I would love seeing these videos for some of the Beatles solo songs, like John Lennon’s, “How Do You Sleep At Night”
If y’all wanna hear John Lennon coming up with the song (older than the anthology’s) than search up John Lennon - Not too bad (the working title) and hear him create this incredible track
Milena Korovljev well it’s my opinion. So why should it matter. I love both of them so much for different reasons. They both bands that define my taste in music. What do you want me to say, that Talking Heads is better than The Beatles? No way, they have done more than TH. But at least I didn’t choose a crappy artist like nickel back or spice girls and say their better than the Fab Four. I would be ashamed of myself for than kind of statement. Talking Heads is just brilliant in their unique way and they get me hyped everytime I hear a song from them. But not saying they are better than The Beatles in influence of music.
I cant thank you enough I became a Beatles fan since the start of quarantine and you've helped me sooooooo much with facts and the backstory of the band I'd love to meet you your my favourite youtuber good job on all your videos
me too, I got into The Beatles in March, I've listened to all their songs and I've bought 4 biographies (I've still to read them) but I was researching Beatles songs to listen to first and someone said a good way to discern whether you lean more towards John or Paul is to listen to Strawberry Fields and Penny Lane; I had Strawberry Fields on repeat all day. I just couldn't get over how nostalgic it sounded.
Re Paul’s mellotron intro and possibly having heard it when John played it on the mellotron The Major/ major 7th/ 7th chord sequence is fairly common in music It’s even the first three chords of George’s “Something”!
Strawberry Fields Forever has been a lifelong favorite of mine (neck and neck with Tomorrow Never Knows). Like you mentioned for yourself, it's been a well i return to, that somehow refreshes my creative outlook, and retriggers that initial inspiration that it provided me, when I first decided to become a songwriter, over 40 years ago. One of the many things I've gleaned from Strawberry Fields, is not only allowing a stream of consciousness, as opposed to imposing a narrative, etc., but also in SUBTRACTION. I think part of my love in songwriting (not in posts, lol), is brevity and imagery that holds layers of meaning, at least for me, even if it's oblique to the listener. I'm loathe to name drop, but I'll say that, being in my mid 50's, from Seattle, and as a part of that music community from the mid 80's, through the 90's, I'll just say that many of my friends who I suspect you might be familiar with their music, each love/loved the Beatles, and especially this song (as we've had numerous discussions over this and other songs). One in particular, whose lyrics were praised, especially later, learned the values of brevity, abstraction, and ambiguity using familiar words, much of that from John Lennon's songs, and this song being a beacon among them. Also, fun fact, this song (again, and TNK), along with Ben Burtt and Walter Murch and their sound designs in films, helped inspire and motivate me as I pursued my first degree in audio engineering, back in the analog era of the 80's. The exact famous edit you cited, between the two versions in different keys and tempi, I used as a specific example in a presentation of tape cutting/editing, and how to negotiate various problems through various techniques/"tricks", and how successful the results can be (Strawberry Fields). Thank you again for always making solid content, both in your videos and your songs. I'm currently working on 3 albums at once (long story - 2 seperate equipment failures, resulting in these 45+ songs all needing to be refined, rewritten in some cases, replaced by stronger songs, etc, let alone recording/re-recording all of the various parts). Obviously with that quantity, but fully committed, I experience many moments of... "low fuel" - Strawberry Fields Forever is one of a batch of songs that "fill" that creative "tank", and assists my perspective, regardless of what my current role is (songwriter, instrumentalist/vocalist, audio engineer, producer, and even attempt to separate and be an objective listener of my own material) - songs like Strawberry Fields help clear the mental palette, open up perspective, set a bar, and a sense of atmosphere. Even if my song is in a radically different style, listening to SFF beforehand, or on a break, during mixing, helps with my "deeper listening". Sorry for my novella comment. Thanks for all you do!
The last minute of this song has a series of clanks, squeaks and whistles remind me of steam locomotives shunting at Edge Hill marshaling yard in Liverpool before the end of British Rail steam in 1968
One thing you failed to mention is that when the Beatles met Bob Dylan, the latter told them that while he enjoyed their melodies, the lyrics were lacking. "She loves you yeah, yeah, yeah." and he suggested that they would reach a higher state as song writers if they would start to write about real things. Of course that lit a fire in both John and Paul, but with Paul starting to write about everyday people ("Eleanor Rigby", "Penny Lane", "The fool on the hill") John started to look at himself and where he stood in life: He was in his twenties, the biggest rock star in the world, his marriage was falling apart, the world was closing in on him: Needless to say, he had a LOT to write about: Such as - Nowhere man Is about John himself, how he's locked in this merry go round with being a Beatle, he goes to these amazing countries but can't even leave his hotel room. How freaked out and increasingly unhappy he was with all of it. But it's also a song of hope, a pat on his shoulder, there was better times coming. On the shooting of the Video for "Strawberry fields forever" long time friend of the Beatles, Klaus Voorman was there and he told in the documentary of the making of "Imagine" about John bursting into tears with how unhappy he was with the situation. He was breaking under the pressure.
They say people with autism can't feel or show emotions... Here's a little personal details which very few know about me, possibly because I find it painful or embarrassing or some other adjective which I shall let you choose. I grew up, like so many did, listening to my parents record collections. Now, my mother was a HUGE audiophile. Her tastes were completely across the board. She had boxes and piles of LPs, EPs, 12" and 7" vinyl. And I guess I went through most of it eventually in my early years. Rock, blues, country, classical, opera, electronic, goth, instrumental, choral, baroque, soundtracks, spoken word....et infinitum. And they were all in mint condition, with protective sleeves and were treated like newborn babies. One section I constantly returned to was The Beatles and associated solo projects. Sgt. Pepper lit the fuse for my love for prog and rock. But Rubber Soul and Revolver, widely acknowledged as the ball-breaker albums which changed things forever, brought so much joy. They were played to death and I'm surprised I didn't manage to damage them in some way! I still play them often, and feel the same exhilaration that I did then. The hairs stand up on my neck, the shudder runs down my spine, it's like hearing them for the first time every time. I try not to watch any stuff that comes up on TV or TH-cam. There must be year's worth of stuff out there-documentaries, videos, concerts, studio recordings, media events... The reason, I get so emotional just talking about them. I am now! Put them on the screen and my emotions break COMPLETELY. I always seem to end up with tears running down my cheeks. Why? Happy childhood memory in a sea of torment and bullying? Possibly. I don't get emotional over much. Sick ferrets, injured animals, wars, illness in friends and family. There's probably a few. Definitely watching birds, especially wildfowl and closely connected birds. Things that give me real happiness, away from the madness and darkness of this world. Away from technology and people. Anyone the same? Being a wee lad brought up with a love for the countryside and all of the beauty, bounty, gifts and secrets it holds, it's not surprising that I often shun humans in favour of feathers and fur. My dad mentioned to me on a recent visit that my face has 'mellowed'. Does that mean I'm getting old??? Cheers mate! Maybe. But maybe also because I've take all of the shit in my life and put in a box...stored it right in the furthest corner of my mind. Whatever the reason, the Fab Four will always be special. It's sad to think that so many of the new generation don't know who George Harrison was, even more so that we now live in a society run my electronic communications which are often totally faces and void if emotion. And you wonder why people who troll are so cruel? I've finally realised what true happiness is. It's not a bank account, it's not an expensive car, it's not being popular (I was never in fashion!). It's just being. And the sad fact is, it took 46 precious years to work that out...
As someone who has had 10 years learning, week by week, how to understand my emotions, I saw it and then felt anger then quickly checked my response there and then. We learn how to respond to situations. No one can 'make you' angry.How YOU 'react' makes, yourself, angry. To let your self get angry means 'they' have won. So I saw it and responded in my mind "Ya cheeky 'monkey', what a cheap shot. I don't think much of your work." So I feel better about myself and feel less of them.
@@dwashington1333 John looks like about 10 diff people between 1965 and 1970 and ive never heard any claims saying he was dead before he actually did die. People age people change there appearence all the time there noses most likely possibly changed in looks due to drug use especially after 1967. Like I look diff then i did 5 years ago does that mean I died and was replaced with a double? There appearences also changed due to the style at the time and or stress
I always have been blown away by the Magical Mystery Tour album since I first heard it when it came out in the 1960`s, still probably my favorite Beatles album, then Revolver. But in the 1970`s a friend of mine told me that there is a Morse code in the song. It is at the beginning just after the first line "Let me take you down cause I`m going to" then there is what sounds like a guitar hitting one note. I don`t know Morse code so not sure if it is, but I was told that it is a phone number and when you call it a message says "You have reached the Bermuda Triangle connection". While after all these years the phone number likely is for somebody else, I still wonder if it really is Morse code and a phone number or if I was just told a line. Maybe somebody here would know if it is the real deal or not.
Living is easy with eyes closed
Misunderstanding all you see
It's getting hard to be someone
But it all works out
It doesn't matter much to me
let me take you down because im GOING TO strawberry fields
Nothing is real
@@sgt.strawberrylane2899 and nothing to get hung about
The lyrics without rhymes and, apparently, without sense, most famous and most memorized without effort, in pop / rock history.
these are my favorite lyrics to a song :)
Your hair gives me 70s Paul McCartney vibes idk if that was intentional or not
With the right suit he could appear on the rooftop as well!
Sander vd Brink Good point
the rooftop sessions
@@bruhlollmao560 more like the Get Back Sessions, as the Rooftop Concert was part of this.
I think he resembles Dingo.
MY DUDE BE LOOKIN LIKE PAUL IN 1970 !
Alfie Cavanagh don’t mean to be rude but I think that is what he was going for
He's pablo McCartney
Who ever this man is he is inspiring & pure gorgeous.
He's *Batman* !!! 🦇
🤫 (Shhhhhhh... don't tell!)
One of the reasons that The Beatles were so influential was because they broke the mold a great example was Strawberry Fields Forever
Why, you’re looking very McCartney, circa 1969, good sir. ✌🏽🌼 🎫
PS - Hope you weren’t going for a more Lennonesque vibe. 🍓 ☮️ 👓
LeNNonEsQuE
Lennonesque
One thing I hate not about the song but the fans that say is nothing but a drug song and the lyrics were dreamed by John while tripping on LSD but the lyrics are so personal about John's confusion over life, insecurities and him being so different unable to releate to other children and people
The acid helped him be introspective over himself
So yeah John you were definetly a genius and the musical invention on SFF was just something like I never heard before the 72 hours in the studio definetly paid off
And that's why SFF is my one of my Top 3 favourite Beatles songs
Yea both are true acid makes you super introspective and ponderous and also much more able to express yourself without any insecurities, subconscious or no. If you do drugs and you create something it shouldnt be attributed to the drugs, when my mom beat cancer we didnt say
"Well she was doing chemo soo.."
I totally agree with you George Guja, although Lennon was taking acid at the time,to call it a drug song does a huge disservice to one of the greatest tracks ever created, and a pure Lennon masterpiece. As you have said, the lyrics are about his insecurities,his confusion, the way he sees the world,is he a genius?, he's not sure,is he mad?he doesn't know, it's brilliant the way he puts this down into great lyrics. To me Lennon was a genius,he was innovative,bold, creative and lmaginitive.
Very nice dissertation from a very nice person. However, #Paul died in the Fall of 1966 and #SFF represents #John's self analysis psychology coming to terms with this horrible event and the introduction of #BillyShears (#BillyShepeard) as Paul in the video! Much subsequent #Beatles music deals with this. #SgtPepper was the #funeral for the Beatles as we knew them, with #FAUL, (#FakePaul) now becoming the co-captain of the enterprise!
@@walkinthrutheparkbymr.melo3905 youre insane. You need some “help!”
But, lets just play along and say that paul died... “billy shears” ended up writing and singing the most iconic Beatles songs and albums from revolver to abbey road, to the wings and beyond. If paul really died, then his replacement kicked his ass in song writing and singing😂
Top3 I agree in my life,something,n a day n the life r best also walrus is complicated along with sff2of toughest songs written!!
No wonder John chose dakota in New york. It looks exactly like the strawbery fields building
Holy shit
Lovely. Nostalgia.
I like his photo in cap.
Oh〜! it moves!
wow!
You are very observant, very good.
One uninteresting fact about Strawberry Fields Forever - it's my favorite Beatles song. If you haven't heard all of the outtakes, they're a real treat. From the demo forwards. All of them. Especially the first couple takes...and take 25, I think it is. It's the one that's sped up.
Nope, I guess it's take 26.
take 7😻
Couldn’t agree more
The version on Love is great too. The first part is a version that's not available elsewhere and the 2nd part seems to be at the actual speed and pitch take 26 was recorded in (F#) but I'm still unsure about that.
@@stitchgrimly6167 Love is one of my favorite albums to listen to, full stop. The sheer amount of details and small references to their body of works makes each piece fascinating to listen to, along with the fact you can listen to the whole thing with no hard cuts between songs
"Strawberry Fields Forever" is a song for everyone that sometime in life feels lost and in need for a place to spend some time alone. John Lennon had his place immortalized in this hauting and beautiful song. It might go against the tide, but after listenning to the first recorded takes, when the song was gentle and acoustic, I started thinking that if this "gentle spirit' was more present in the released version, the song would probably have been The Beatles´ greatest song ever.
Very nice dissertation from a very nice person. However, #Paul died in the Fall of 1966 and #SFF represents #John's self analysis psychology coming to terms with this horrible event and the introduction of #BillyShears (#BillyShepeard) as Paul in the video! Much subsequent #Beatles music deals with this. #SgtPepper was the #funeral for the Beatles as we knew them, with #FAUL, (#FakePaul) now becoming the co-captain of the enterprise!
U maybe rite it's a wonder if what song2categorize of them it's more likeable than not2like his voice becomes alike n other song
@@walkinthrutheparkbymr.melo3905 still you got hand it to fake paul writing many of the beatles best songs. really, if Paul died in 66, the imposter wrote better songs than the original.
@@walkinthrutheparkbymr.melo3905 Listen, I get it the conspiracy story is cool and it adds an aura of mystique and flavor to a franchise that’s already top notch but please no. You mean to tell me Paul (being one of the GREATEST musical talents of ALL time statistically. Having 11 Beatles #1 hits vs. John’s 6 although lets be be honest there’d be no hits if either one of them wasn’t present.
But what I’m getting at is creative ability isn’t something taught. You can go through singing lessons and you’ll improve and even maybe be great at singing but can you be Paul McCartney? Absolutely not, you wouldn’t be able to go back in time and write a song like that. And then on top of that command the crowd as he did. Him and John both knew how to control the crowd lol. John threw in comedic acts while Paul threw in some charm with his little jigs and head shakes.
Unfortunately its pretty unlikely that you’re going to find a Paul look alike, with equal to or better musical talents (singing, instruments, and live performances) even to this day Paul can still give a great performance. If you genuinely think Paul is dead then you’re saying some guy who happened to look identical to Paul, has the same ability as paul (as far as performing, singing, playing his instruments etc) similar accent. Do I keep going?
Thats just my two cents not that you asked but genuinely curious here.
But it is their greatest song.
Greatest song of all time not gonna lie.
Very bold of you but understandable
@Henrique Matheus: Strawberry Fields Forever was my favorite Beatle's song when I was young. I still haven't grown tired of it. An absolute, timeless masterpiece!
Nah, I don’t no if I just don’t understand the song but it’s one of the worst Beatles songs for me.
Nah that’s Day in the Life
@@sonnyfox60 Have you ever used drugs?
I’m like the biggest Beatles fan and I didn’t even know how deep this song is. RIP John Lennon ✌️
And RIP George and Paul+🌹🌹
Two points of interest. The video of Strawberry Fields was released in February, 1967, six months after their last live concert in US. Their fans were disheartened to see how they had changed from the mop top lads into hirsute young men. As well, the song sounded gloomy and introspective compared to their previous material. However, the Beatles had thrown down a creative gauntlet that challenged fans to embrace their new direction. Like a Titan rocket, they fired the second stage in their musical journey. In May, 1967, Sgt. Pepper's propelled them into the stratosphere and signaled a bemused and creative response from the industry in its wake.
Very nice dissertation from a very nice person. However, #Paul died in the Fall of 1966 and #SFF represents #John's self analysis psychology coming to terms with this horrible event and the introduction of #BillyShears (#BillyShepeard) as Paul in the video! Much subsequent #Beatles music deals with this. #SgtPepper was the #funeral for the Beatles as we knew them, with #FAUL, (#FakePaul) now becoming the co-captain of the enterprise!
John being a perfectionist, always felt he could improve. He did not realize how truly talented he was.
@@walkinthrutheparkbymr.melo3905 did you opt to do a copy pasta cause your'e lazy or is it because you have no respect for yourself and what you do?
You look like McBeardy in 1970
8:36... John playing the introduction to Strawberry Fields in 1964 wtf...3 years before Paul unconsciously came up with the intro to the ACTUAL John song. Blew me away... another example of that intangible Beatle magic...😯
That instrument John played had a similar sound to the melatron, but the melody was completely different.
Your channel brings me so much joy. Thank you.
When I was a child, in the late 60s and early 70s, we had all the Beatles albums in the family record collection. I always assumed they were my brothers, but learned a few years ago they weren't. I can only assume they were my mothers now, but I guess I'll never know now because all the people who would have known are gone. Having them as the first music I ever heard was amazing.
I hope you were able to hold on to them.
I was UK born (1948) Canadian raised from age 5. My parents brought us up on Classical and military band music. When the Beatles hit Ed Sullivan in 64, my mum went a bit crazy. She started collecting the 45's etc and when the b/w Beatle cards came out she would give me extra money to go by more packs. I got the bubble gum. So yes it is a good chance the albums were your mum's. Peace and Love and best wishes
I actually LOVE the ''Love'' album version of 'Strawberry Fields Forever' it might be even preferred one over the final version presented in 1967 just because the acoustic sound in the beginning and how well you can hear true voice of John more often than not brings me to tears.
it's every good take strung into one song. It's starts light, ends heavy. That is by FAR my favorite song ever!
I’ve been waiting for this video for probably..way too long ngl
'Strawberry Fields' is a masterpiece, and is my second-favorite Beatles song. I would really like to see a similar video on 'A Day in the Life', my favorite Beatles song. Thanks for posting this.
Both dealing with the #DEATHofPAUL.
Do an episode on the history of The One After 909...
Not before Wild Honey Pie
@@samuell4528 Wild Honey Pie is just a genius song. One of my favorites on that album.
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You're kidding right? Please tell me you're being sarcastic. That song is an utter piece of shite...and I like quirky 'experimental' stuff.
@@West_Kagle for real. I used to dislike the song, until I heard the cover version by the Pixies. Then I realized it's a pretty damn good song. Simple, but with a great rhythm and it has some trance effect. Now I only dislike Yellow Submarine.
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I never really liked Yellow Submarine myself, but it's 1,000x better than Wild Honey Pie.
...however to each his own, and I suppose I could be missing something, I am not a musical genius by any stretch.
Always loved this song, was 9 when it came out, epitomised the Beatles for me. Was amazed to learn that the video was filmed in Knole Park, that was my play ground until the family left Sevenoaks when I was 12. Don’t know how I missed them 🤔
Nice video mate. Although there are 2 factual errors in it. The Salvation Army home in Liverpool is called Strawberry Field not Fields and says so in plain English on the Red gates. John added the 's'. He used Strawberry Fields as an image. The Swedish director's name was Peter Goldmann not Tony Bramwell. Tony Bramwell was an employee of NEMS originally then he became The Beatles Tour Manager. He assisted Peter Goldmann by designing the set used for the video. The piano with wires connecting to the tree was his creation
A masterpiece. One of the best songs ever recorded.
“Strawberry fields forever is where nothing Is real”
Thank you dwight, very cool
Lillio Thank you
I can't help but wonder: would Dwight really be into Strawberry Fields Forever? I feel like he would dismiss it with some goofy, pretentious remark, like "Music like that is for hippies and drug addicts who try to impress people with their weird, confusing taste in music. In my opinion, The Rolling Stones were better by far--pure, straight edge rock'n'roll. The Beatles during that time seemed a little too close for my comfort, if you know what I mean, all horny and drugged out on acid."
Chance Phillips some Beatles music was hippie like music
Acid
I want to hug John and tell him everything is going to be okay.RIP John lennon and George Harrison.❤
Kinda of like in the movie Yesterday!!!
7/10 domain name, would not renew
WOAH I HAVENT WATCHED HOLLYHOBS IN 9 MONTHS AND HE LOOKS DIFFERENTTTTTT.
I remember being on the school bus (I was around 8) and a girl telling me Paul was dead. The Sergeant Pepper album cover seemed to confirm this.
Ten Interesting Facts about Jimi Hendrix?
No
Everything was interesting about Jimi
Omg yaas 😍
Yes!
Strawberry Field Forever... but not a single strawberry in the video.
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Love the song thanks for doing this 👍👍😍
These vid essays are so fun. I often get tongue-tied talking about Beatles history cos it's so dense and intertwined, but now, I just direct people to your vids.
I may get tongue-tied talking.. but I'm a "Dead-eyed Shot Shooting". 🤟🏿✌🏿
YOOO THIS IS MY FAVORITE SONG EVER THANK YOU FOR THIS
9:59 - This editing process was NOT so unusual at that time! Rotating tape heads had been around for many years to solve tempo and pitch problems in movies and other projects. David Seville and the Chipmunks (Ross Bagdasarian) used that technique to raise his voice to imitate his chipmunk characters that he became famous for! He first used the technique in his novelty record, "Witch Doctor" back in 1958! The "speed control" on these tape machines can use the rotating head to change the pitch of whatever is recorded on the tape. By cleverly changing the speed with which the tape passes by the head and the speed of the rotation of the head itself, you can change both the tempo and the pitch of the recorded material. By 1967 this technique was well understood and a good sound engineer like George Martin would be well aware of how to accomplish such a feat!
In my childhood I was familiar with "She Loves You" and " I Want To Hold Your Hand". I remember the impact that " Strawberry Fields Forever" had on me when I heard for the first time. It sounded very strange and mysterious.I will never forget that day!
Me too! It was the first song that I had heard that had such great/weird music and confusing lyrics. I absolutely loved it. It was so cool that they made little movies along with some of their songs. I know that they must have gave the idea and started MTV. Such imaginative minds.
This song was composed by John in the city where I ´m living. (Almería -Spain)
This song was composed by John while filming "How I Won the War" (1967)
The main phrase is inspired by the popular song "Fandanguillo de Almería"
Soon after Beatles quit touring he didn't waste time becoming a hippie did he almost overnight
This is your best post yet. Well edited, enigmatically presented when John is composing, great quotes. Good luck with the composing yourself!
hey, thank you for your vids, ive learned a lot about the Beatles thanks to you 🤗
Totally unrelated to the video, but I think it would be cool if you did videos on why Jeff Lynne wrote his songs for the ELO.
If ur not into that kinda thing thats ok!
Great work! The amount of research you put in is really impressive. Looking forward to the next one! :)
Interesting trivia...at 2:50 the guy with the fake rifle is Ronald Lacey - the melting guy in Raiders Of The Lost Ark.
Nice Debussian touch at the end!
2 views, 6 likes wow
Btw hi 👋
@@sgt.strawberrylane2899 I love to watch your videos. They're great
Hey hannah ❤️ thank you, i’m really glad that you love the videos I upload ☺️
@@sgt.strawberrylane2899 You are welcome
That's how it should be!
I agree it was a brilliant and pivotal song; however... John may have ruminated over the lyrics and recording of Strawberry Fields, but it’s worth noting that later in his career, John was less than pleased with the recording. John once said there’s not a single song he wouldn’t like to re-record, and when George Martin asked him, "Even Strawberry Fields,?” John replied, “ESPECIALLY Strawberry Fields.”
George Martin also wrote in his book "Summer Of Love", that when John first ran through the song with the acoustic guitar, it was so good and atmospheric, he wished he had recorded it and released the track as it was.
He was so bitter about the past years later, I don’t understand why
I write songs myself and it’s impossible to be objective about them, most Beatles fans are united in their opinion of this musical masterpiece..Lennon genius that he was could never see the wood for the trees in a manner of speaking
Hey man, just want to say how much I appreciate your Beatles content. After all these years, I still finding myself listening to them every day, and finding a new hidden gem to play along with on guitar. These insights you post about the albums and songs are awesome! Thank you sir!
I know that you’re content is focused mainly on bands but I would love seeing these videos for some of the Beatles solo songs, like John Lennon’s, “How Do You Sleep At Night”
If y’all wanna hear John Lennon coming up with the song (older than the anthology’s) than search up John Lennon - Not too bad (the working title) and hear him create this incredible track
I love that song so much it makes me cry. An absolute, total masterpiece.
As always a very interesting and well constructed video
fact 1: its the best song
fact 2: its the best song
fact 3: its the best song
fact 4: its the best song
fact 5: its the best song
Can I have your bass in the background?😂
"all those years ago, when he was just a boy growing up in Liverpool"
i see what you did there
Perhaps the greatest 4 minutes of sound ever captured. I love the film as well. Never tire of that one. Thanks for a fine dive into this classic.
Make a video about the Kinks Shangri-La, Lola, Apeman or one of their other great songs
I love the way you talk about the story of the songs
This TH-cam channel has been saving my quarentine. Thank you so much for the great videos.
I was wait long all week for a new post, your vids are great!
Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. JACK MALIKKK,
Also it inspired Nick Nicely's underrated single Hilly Fields (1892), written in 1982.
Do something in the benefit of Mr kite
I just learned this on guitar for my granddaughter. A thrilling song with awesome lyrics. Thank you, John.
Highest marks for your choice and blending of images and film--perfect companion piece to a Lennon masterpiece!
You should do a top ten facts about The Talking Heads. They’re my second favorite band after The Beatles
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Sounds good. Talking Heads were so creative. Really good top 2 bands
Letting your days go by, eh?
....are you serious...comparing Talking heads with Beatles ???!!!
Milena Korovljev well it’s my opinion. So why should it matter. I love both of them so much for different reasons. They both bands that define my taste in music. What do you want me to say, that Talking Heads is better than The Beatles? No way, they have done more than TH. But at least I didn’t choose a crappy artist like nickel back or spice girls and say their better than the Fab Four. I would be ashamed of myself for than kind of statement. Talking Heads is just brilliant in their unique way and they get me hyped everytime I hear a song from them. But not saying they are better than The Beatles in influence of music.
Next do a top ten interesting facts about Bob Dylan cud b hard to find ten he is a pretty elusive guy
I cant thank you enough I became a Beatles fan since the start of quarantine and you've helped me sooooooo much with facts and the backstory of the band I'd love to meet you your my favourite youtuber good job on all your videos
me too, I got into The Beatles in March, I've listened to all their songs and I've bought 4 biographies (I've still to read them) but I was researching Beatles songs to listen to first and someone said a good way to discern whether you lean more towards John or Paul is to listen to Strawberry Fields and Penny Lane; I had Strawberry Fields on repeat all day. I just couldn't get over how nostalgic it sounded.
Love the song
Instantly clicked the video seeing it was strawberry fields
thanks you rock bro good luck on your music !!,Tommy from Chinacat Jubilee .You Tube !!!!
Dude he’s saying I buried Paul it’s clear lol
Thank you - yet again. You really should be English with your knowledge and understanding of the Beatles.
Check out the Ancient Greek concept of Muses. It answers the question regarding John’s and Paul’s musical “influences”.
Re Paul’s mellotron intro and possibly having heard it when John played it on the mellotron
The Major/ major 7th/ 7th chord sequence is fairly common in music
It’s even the first three chords of George’s “Something”!
Do 10 interesting facts about Led Zeppelin's whole lotta love
Good video
This just is confirming how one of the singers were killed, burnt and beheaded at that same tree.
Another smashing video. Very thorough and informative. Thnx, Hollyhobs.
*That hair* is giving me Paul McCartney 1970 *vibes*
I *love* it! Lol
Easily in my top 5 favourite Beatles songs
Cheers for doing a video on it
Easily my favorite song on Magical Mystery Tour. It puts you in a trance in a beautiful way
John Lennon was the Genius
I'm not a musician, I'm a comic. The best jokes have a root of truth and show vulnerability.
Strawberry Fields Forever has been a lifelong favorite of mine (neck and neck with Tomorrow Never Knows).
Like you mentioned for yourself, it's been a well i return to, that somehow refreshes my creative outlook, and retriggers that initial inspiration that it provided me, when I first decided to become a songwriter, over 40 years ago.
One of the many things I've gleaned from Strawberry Fields, is not only allowing a stream of consciousness, as opposed to imposing a narrative, etc., but also in SUBTRACTION.
I think part of my love in songwriting (not in posts, lol), is brevity and imagery that holds layers of meaning, at least for me, even if it's oblique to the listener.
I'm loathe to name drop, but I'll say that, being in my mid 50's, from Seattle, and as a part of that music community from the mid 80's, through the 90's, I'll just say that many of my friends who I suspect you might be familiar with their music, each love/loved the Beatles, and especially this song (as we've had numerous discussions over this and other songs).
One in particular, whose lyrics were praised, especially later, learned the values of brevity, abstraction, and ambiguity using familiar words, much of that from John Lennon's songs, and this song being a beacon among them.
Also, fun fact, this song (again, and TNK), along with Ben Burtt and Walter Murch and their sound designs in films, helped inspire and motivate me as I pursued my first degree in audio engineering, back in the analog era of the 80's.
The exact famous edit you cited, between the two versions in different keys and tempi, I used as a specific example in a presentation of tape cutting/editing, and how to negotiate various problems through various techniques/"tricks", and how successful the results can be (Strawberry Fields).
Thank you again for always making solid content, both in your videos and your songs.
I'm currently working on 3 albums at once (long story - 2 seperate equipment failures, resulting in these 45+ songs all needing to be refined, rewritten in some cases, replaced by stronger songs, etc, let alone recording/re-recording all of the various parts).
Obviously with that quantity, but fully committed, I experience many moments of... "low fuel" - Strawberry Fields Forever is one of a batch of songs that "fill" that creative "tank", and assists my perspective, regardless of what my current role is (songwriter, instrumentalist/vocalist, audio engineer, producer, and even attempt to separate and be an objective listener of my own material) - songs like Strawberry Fields help clear the mental palette, open up perspective, set a bar, and a sense of atmosphere. Even if my song is in a radically different style, listening to SFF beforehand, or on a break, during mixing, helps with my "deeper listening".
Sorry for my novella comment. Thanks for all you do!
I look forward to each new video you put out, much the way I looked forward to each new Beatles single.
The last minute of this song has a series of clanks, squeaks and whistles remind me of steam locomotives shunting at Edge Hill marshaling yard in Liverpool before the end of British Rail steam in 1968
Hollyhobs, Who was your favorite Beatle?
I've always been partial to John.
He was just the epitome of Cool.
Thank you so much for this I love your vids keep on going!
You are good:- Well thought out - you portray The Beatles artistry in a beautiful and passionate way
One thing you failed to mention is that when the Beatles met Bob Dylan, the latter told them that while he enjoyed their melodies, the lyrics were lacking. "She loves you yeah, yeah, yeah." and he suggested that they would reach a higher state as song writers if they would start to write about real things.
Of course that lit a fire in both John and Paul, but with Paul starting to write about everyday people ("Eleanor Rigby", "Penny Lane", "The fool on the hill") John started to look at himself and where he stood in life: He was in his twenties, the biggest rock star in the world, his marriage was falling apart, the world was closing in on him: Needless to say, he had a LOT to write about: Such as
- Nowhere man
Is about John himself, how he's locked in this merry go round with being a Beatle, he goes to these amazing countries but can't even leave his hotel room. How freaked out and increasingly unhappy he was with all of it. But it's also a song of hope, a pat on his shoulder, there was better times coming.
On the shooting of the Video for "Strawberry fields forever" long time friend of the Beatles, Klaus Voorman was there and he told in the documentary of the making of "Imagine" about John bursting into tears with how unhappy he was with the situation. He was breaking under the pressure.
Hey could you do a guide on how to get that hair?
They say people with autism can't feel or show emotions...
Here's a little personal details which very few know about me, possibly because I find it painful or embarrassing or some other adjective which I shall let you choose.
I grew up, like so many did, listening to my parents record collections. Now, my mother was a HUGE audiophile. Her tastes were completely across the board. She had boxes and piles of LPs, EPs, 12" and 7" vinyl. And I guess I went through most of it eventually in my early years. Rock, blues, country, classical, opera, electronic, goth, instrumental, choral, baroque, soundtracks, spoken word....et infinitum.
And they were all in mint condition, with protective sleeves and were treated like newborn babies.
One section I constantly returned to was The Beatles and associated solo projects. Sgt. Pepper lit the fuse for my love for prog and rock. But Rubber Soul and Revolver, widely acknowledged as the ball-breaker albums which changed things forever, brought so much joy. They were played to death and I'm surprised I didn't manage to damage them in some way!
I still play them often, and feel the same exhilaration that I did then. The hairs stand up on my neck, the shudder runs down my spine, it's like hearing them for the first time every time.
I try not to watch any stuff that comes up on TV or TH-cam. There must be year's worth of stuff out there-documentaries, videos, concerts, studio recordings, media events...
The reason, I get so emotional just talking about them.
I am now!
Put them on the screen and my emotions break COMPLETELY. I always seem to end up with tears running down my cheeks. Why? Happy childhood memory in a sea of torment and bullying? Possibly.
I don't get emotional over much. Sick ferrets, injured animals, wars, illness in friends and family. There's probably a few. Definitely watching birds, especially wildfowl and closely connected birds. Things that give me real happiness, away from the madness and darkness of this world. Away from technology and people.
Anyone the same? Being a wee lad brought up with a love for the countryside and all of the beauty, bounty, gifts and secrets it holds, it's not surprising that I often shun humans in favour of feathers and fur.
My dad mentioned to me on a recent visit that my face has 'mellowed'. Does that mean I'm getting old??? Cheers mate! Maybe. But maybe also because I've take all of the shit in my life and put in a box...stored it right in the furthest corner of my mind.
Whatever the reason, the Fab Four will always be special. It's sad to think that so many of the new generation don't know who George Harrison was, even more so that we now live in a society run my electronic communications which are often totally faces and void if emotion. And you wonder why people who troll are so cruel?
I've finally realised what true happiness is. It's not a bank account, it's not an expensive car, it's not being popular (I was never in fashion!).
It's just being.
And the sad fact is, it took 46 precious years to work that out...
Can you do one about Pete best I’m interested in that Beatles story
John wrote about growing up in Strawberry Fields and Paul did with Penny Lane. It was almost a competition.
The fact someone wrote Paul is dead in big white writing on the gates of strawberry fields makes me mad
Lol
Lots of those whackadoodles around.
As someone who has had 10 years learning, week by week, how to understand my emotions, I saw it and then felt anger then quickly checked my response there and then. We learn how to respond to situations. No one can 'make you' angry.How YOU 'react' makes, yourself, angry. To let your self get angry means 'they' have won. So I saw it and responded in my mind "Ya cheeky 'monkey', what a cheap shot. I don't think much of your work." So I feel better about myself and feel less of them.
Why? It's true, you'll soon find out. They have been giving you clues since Sgt. Peppers.
@@dwashington1333 John looks like about 10 diff people between 1965 and 1970 and ive never heard any claims saying he was dead before he actually did die. People age people change there appearence all the time there noses most likely possibly changed in looks due to drug use especially after 1967. Like I look diff then i did 5 years ago does that mean I died and was replaced with a double? There appearences also changed due to the style at the time and or stress
everybody going to listen to strawberry fields forever after this video
John clearly says “I buried Paul” just before saying “cranberry sauce”. You can’t un hear it once you’ve heard it. Ec
Omg, your bread just looks almost looks like Let it Be Paul McCartney
I was just there earlier today, feels sureal....like nothing is real
Thanks for another great vid
I always have been blown away by the Magical Mystery Tour album since I first heard it when it came out in the 1960`s, still probably my favorite Beatles album, then Revolver. But in the 1970`s a friend of mine told me that there is a Morse code in the song. It is at the beginning just after the first line "Let me take you down cause I`m going to" then there is what sounds like a guitar hitting one note. I don`t know Morse code so not sure if it is, but I was told that it is a phone number and when you call it a message says "You have reached the Bermuda Triangle connection". While after all these years the phone number likely is for somebody else, I still wonder if it really is Morse code and a phone number or if I was just told a line. Maybe somebody here would know if it is the real deal or not.
John was playing the beggining of the song in 1964 and Paul wants us to believe it was his idea.
Classic maca