THE BEATLES - NOW AND THEN | REACTION
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Years of Beatlemania was the best generation to be alive. They will always be a part of my very soul.
I agree 💯 percent. I don't like getting old but I am so glad I grew up when I did. The Beatles will always be number one. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it.
Great reaction. I hope The Beatles have returned as being your favourite all time band. 😊👍
I think so. They were so ahead of their time. It's just such a shame that John was killed because I think they would have made so much more music together. They just remind me of when I was a young kid witch I love. Thanks Eliza for watching I really appreciate it. I still listen to all my Beatles albums when I am in the cellar doing things.
I listened to this when it came out and it it brought tears to my eyes. The Beatles were the band. I still listen to their songs.
Me too. When I'm down in the cellar I always listen to all my albums and C.D.s including the Beatles. Seeing John and George made me cry. Thanks William and take care.
This song & video gives me such nostalgic vibes. I grew up with the Beatles music as a young girl. This also makes me a little sad since John & George are no longer with us (John was murdered in 1980 & George died of cancer in 2001). But I like the video showing them all together. I am sure Paul & Ringo loved doing this tribute & it must have brought back a lot of fond memories for them. The Beatles had a great sense of humor that is shown by some of the flashbacks & like seeing the costumes from Sgt. Pepper's album.
I agree with everything you said. It bought a lot of memories to me also. What is a shame that had John not been killed I think they would have made much more music together at least until George passed. This video did bring tears to my eyes since I am getting old and so many people I know have died. It's amazing what they can do with technology. Thanks Dagmar for watching and taking the time to comment.
Mate, I shed a few tears watching all these epic reactions to this historical song 😎👍🎹
Thanks Tony for watching I really appreciate it. The Beatles were and still are the greatest and most influencial band ever. Someone pointed out to me and you really never think about it, they were only together for a short 10 years. Thanks again and take care.
Kathy here - just found your channel and so glad I did. I have not heard of this one before now. What an awesome, breathtaking, and beautiful tribute Paul and Ringo did with this song, honoring their bandmates, John and George. I can't imagine how difficult it must have been for them. But it was so beautiful. And a little sad, knowing they are gone. Thank you for your reaction to this beautiful song.
Thanks Kathy for watching and taking the time to comment. I hope you will enjoy some of my reactions in the future and I have done some great artists and bands in the last year and a half. Yes this was sad, at my age to many friends and family have passed and to see John and George really hit me hard. Best band ever and forever. Thanks again Kathy and I hope to hear from you again soon.
I loved your reaction. When I saw this originally the scene that struck me the most was the dismantling of Ringos drum kit where the old Ringo and Paul are playing. Then all 4 young are on or pass by George grabs two symbols and is off screen. John rolls a key board off screen. Young Paul grabs a cymbal but they cut the camera before he walks off. The drum kit being taken apart represents the Beatles being parted by death. John and George were off screen, and Paul and Ringo are still on screen, playing and still alive.
Great observation. I will have to watch it many more times because you don't always see everything on the 1st view. This video was absolutely amazing and spectacular but also so sad. We all miss George and John. At my age I have lost so many family members and friends that it is so sad getting old. Thanks Sue for watching and your great comment. Take care.
Great reaction. Thanks. To think how after only being active for 10 years, they have had such an ongoing impact and are still so well known and loved. Says it all!
That's a great point. I really don't think about how short of a time they were together. They were so ahead of their time it's unbelievable. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it.
Lifetime Beatles fan as well. I really love your comments and facts- and I literally have tears every time I watch the video. It’s such a beautiful gift to the world and a wonderful tribute to John and George. I think they both would be proud of the band's final bow.
Thank you for your sincere reaction. Take care
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Thanks Lorri for watching I appreciate it. As you could see I got emotional also. They are the greatest of all time. Seeing the old clips reminds me when I was a young kid. A lot of great memories. Thanks again and take care.
❤❤❤ such a storied past. People that admired them from the beginning will get the most from this song.
Sad that as one ages you see entertainers, friends & family fade away. ty
I agree 💯 percent. At our age we are losing to many friends and family.
Being a 73 yr old Beatles fan I can’t listen to this song without crying.
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Thanks Hans for watching I really appreciate it. The Beatles will always be number one. The GREATEST of ALL TIME. Merry Christmas 🎁⛄
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Simply Brilliant 👏. I'm cry my eyes out
Thanks Martin for watching I appreciate you. Yes this was sad. Too many people I idolized and loved are gone.
Hello from Germany, thanks for your real Reaction. I was born 1967. The Beatles are my Soul Safer. Many Greetings 🙂
Thanks for watching in the beautiful country of Germany. I love the Beatles and will always love them. My son and his wife have been to Germany and other countries in Europe and loved Germany the most. Thanks again and please take care.
Such a great Heartfelt reaction. I was born in 1966. In 1969 i was sitting on the couch and listening to Johnny Cash. I told my Mom to put another record on. When she did, it was the Beatle's, OMG I was hooked!!! My Daughter Love's them as well. She is a Preschool teacher and plays Beatle's songs everyday. The kids LOVE IT!!!
Thanks Kenneth for watching and telling me your great story. The Beatles are absolutely timeless and I'm glad your daughter is exposing the young kids to the greatest band of all time. Like I said I was 6 or 7 when I first heard them and I never stopped listening. Thanks again and take care.
A beautiful reaction.. The video felt like I saw my life passing by.. Can you believe Paul is 81 and Ringo 83 here.. I cried too
Thanks Rita for watching I really appreciate it. Yes that is true about watching your life go bye. Where does the time go. It's sad to see John and George and know they have been gone a long time. At my age I have lost so many friends and family members it makes me sad. Beatles will always be the best. Thanks again and take care.
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That’s the Beatles for you
That's for sure. The greatest band of all time. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
There isn’t a bad Beatles song. Learned a lot from your reaction. Great vid.
I agree with you James.
4:24 Seeing John and George together in Shea Stadium and realizing they are both gone brings tears to my eyes every time i see this video
Me too. I was taught that men don't cry but I cry all the time anymore. This video was fabulous but sad and as you could see I cried also. Thanks so very much for watching I really appreciate it. Take care Michael.
You forgot to mention they’re best-selling artists of all time 😉 You should really listen with headphones because that’s the only way to hear all the layers of the song…. the old Beatles harmonies lifted from Because, Here, There and Everywhere and Eleanor Rigby… Paul’s weeping slide guitar for George… George’s guitar flourishes that sneak in… Paul’s killer bass line… and those strings! It’s overwhelming, a freakin’ masterpiece! I’ve listened hundreds of times and have cried every single listen. Wish I was alive in the 60s but grateful I was born into a Beatles-loving family. Literally the soundtrack to my life. 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
Yes I am thankful I grew up when I did. Even though I was young I got to see them on Ed Sullivan and buy their albums when they would just come out. I have advised about headphones but I hate things in or over my ears. I'm just a little weird. I have put hear buds in for a couple artists and can tolerate them for a couple minutes. I will definitely put them in and relisten to this great song. Thanks Reina for watching and taking the time to have a wonderful comment. Beatles will be always number one.
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I really loved that reaction, especially your comments near the end. I just subscribed. Try to do more Beatles although well this one is not being blocked, generally it's difficult. But people do it on the regular I think it just ends up taking two or three months sometimes.
Put in the meantime man check out some Elvis Presley like if I Can Dream from 1968 Comeback Special and he's in a white suit with a red tie, and it is a tribute to mostly Martin Luther King
Thanks Steve for watching and taking the time to comment. I have Elvis on this week's fan vote Friday poll. Maybe he will win. The Beatles will always be the best band of all time. They were so influencial to so many people including me. I will definitely try to do some more Beatles in the future. I did do Hay Jude and it came up and was taken down after 1 day. Thanks again and take care.
I have a pair of Beatles boots made after the fact by this incredible Italian cobbler in 1987 in Melbourne, Australia. I keep them dusted off in a cupboard for special occasions; hard to run away in.
You belie your "handle", 71 yo crying with you... I was 12 when they debuted on Ed Sullivan... we've been there for it all!
Thanks Debbie for watching I really appreciate it. The Beatles definitely stand the test of time. It's sad to see John and George and know they are not here anymore. I remember watching them on Sullivan also and my dad would say turn this crap off but I always watched them when I could. Thanks again and please take care.
I’m a computer scientist who’s the same age as you and like you I’m more of a 70s prog/heavy guy but the Beatles were a founding influence. I’ve watched 10s of times and still cry.
Thanks Dave for watching and taking the time to comment. I don't know what a computer scientist is but it sounds like you have to be pretty darn smart. Me I barely got through H.S. but I have had a great life. The Beatles will always be the best and greatest band of ALL time. This video was fabulous and yes it was sad to see George and John. Thanks again and please take care.
My mother assembled John Lennon’s - 1964 325 C-64 “Miami” Rickenbacker Guitar.
My mother... Dorothy J. Tandle “Dotty” was working at (RIC) Electro Strings Rickenbacker Guitars back in February 1964 in Santa Ana California. There was only 10 employees at the time and two woman. I believe mom was the first woman factory worker hired at Rickenbacker.
Francis C. Hall, CEO of Ric had the idea to meet with the Beatles when they came to do the Ed Sullivan Show and give them some new guitars. Mr. Hall gave Harrison a new twelve string guitar when he met them. (assembled by Dotty)
When Francis C. Hall got back from N.Y., after talking to John, Paul and Ringo he had a new guitar made for John.
F.C. Hall presented Lennon with a new 325 to replace his road weary 1958 one during the group's first trip to New York City. Rush shipped to the Hotel Deauville in Miami where it was used for the second performance in "Ed Sullivan Show" on February 16th. Nicknamed at the factory… “Miami Special”
John used the new guitar on The Beatles second Sullivan appearance and on the group's subsequent tours and albums.
The phone rang at our house at 6:10AM with the GM of Ric Ward Deaton asking if my mom could come in ASAP to work on a special rush order guitar
My mother was asked to follow Lennon’s Custom guitar from start to finish.
This was the Black & White semi-hollow bodied “Miami” model (serial number db122, d=1964, b=Feb.).
After the woodshop cut out the body, she sanded the body, then worked on the neck & fret board, then she assembled the guitar after the finish was applied.
She did all the work herself. She did the same for many custom orders at that time.
She was trained in all areas except the wood shop and finishes.
She did all the sanding, fret board assembly, hand cut the pick guard, electronics soldering and put all the other pieces on John Lennon’s Custom 325.
Mom said she was surprised at how small the guitar was and asked if it was a child’s model because it is so little compared to the Ric Bass she worked on the most.
She liked John’s guitar because it didn’t have an f hole or edge binding to fuss with.
She said it is all that she worked on that day in February 1964.
After finishing the guitar, she gave it to the tuner/inspector. He was a good friend and gave mom a ride home three times per week. He asked my mother “Since you built it, what song would you like to hear?” My mother said…“Peanut Butter And Jelly”.
That was a song she wrote and the tuner knew the cords. My mother sang the song as it was being played. SO… The very first song ever played on John Lennon’s famous 325 was a song my mother wrote about the messes I made as a child.
There is a “GREEN” check mark inside the guitar.
The guitar assembled in February 1964 by Dotty custom made specially for John to replace his 1958 model 325 “Capri“ was dropped and the head was damaged, later repaired.. It now hangs on display at the Rock N Roll HOF. It is priceless.
John’s “Miami” was replaced with a “1996” Fire-glo model from the Rickenbacker London sales rep/dealer Rose-Morris Ltd. It is most likely mom worked on that guitar, at least did the soldering on the electronics.
My mom “Dotty” made most of special order famous RIC guitars of that era.
Harrison‘s, Lennon’s, Townsend’s & McGuinn’s 12 strings. The first time she had to put strings on a 12 string with the double tuning head style she had to ask Ward (GM) how to do it and it took him three tries to get it right. Harrison’s 360/12 was the second 12 string ever made, but the first with new tuning design and the model the rest were made after making it the real first Production Model.
At their New York meeting, Lennon asked Hall to make him a twelve-string model to match his 325, and in March '64, Rickenbacker shipped a 325-12 Jet-glo guitar to him in London that she did much of the work on, and later worked on Paul's Left handed 4001 Bass. Ward Deaton told my father on numerous occasions that my mom did the best detailed finish work at the factory. That is why she was picked to do some of the most famous guitars at that time. Ward Deaton at the time called mom’s work… “Meticulously Perfect.”
She deserves the credit, she did the work.
“Dotty gives our guitars the woman’s touch, that’s why they are so sexy looking” - Ward Deaton GM at RIC 1964. Ward would give her the materials and she would assemble it. My mom loves the Rock n Roll from those days. She played music all the time in our house. She loved the groups that used RIC'S.
When the radio was on she used to often say... "That's a "RIC" in that song. I can tell"
The BEATLES have been her favorite forever. My Father was the insurance man for "RIC" for 19 years. He used to go Bowling a lot with Ward Deaton, the GM at the time. (“Kona Lanes“, Harbor Blvd Santa Ana) I was there many times with them. Dad told Ward that Mom did soldering at Rockwell International and was very good. Ward hired mom to solder their guitars. She went to the factory with Dad and was shown what they wanted her to do, she thought it would be simple. My dad asked if she could assemble the parts at home with her five young children after her full time job. Ward agreed to pay her by the units produced, “Under The Table” cash. She did just soldering at first but soon developed a system and could produce four days worth of production compared to the past, after 3 months she wanted to quit working full time and asked if she could do more for RIC but continue working for cash/no taxes, so she asked for something else to do when she was ahead. Ward Deaton GM agreed and she worked at her own bench with no record on the Books, later she was added to the official records due to insurance liabilities. Ward liked the work she did and trained her to do everything she was comfortable doing.
In the 1974, I worked for “Fender Musical Instruments” in Fullerton California.
I made two Fender Rhodes Electric Pianos for John Lennon/Apple Studios.
The one used on “Walls and Bridges”
“Well if they’re gonna send one, send two cause I’d like one as well”
John Lennon ordering a Fender Rhodes Electric Piano at the Apple studios.
(Elton John recorded “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” with the same piano)
My mother and myself are the only mother/son that both built an instrument for John Lennon.
My mother made guitars for many famous Rockers, including the red guitar that was smashed by Peter Townsend of the WHO and is in the Rock HOF. Dotty worked on Bass guitars for Paul McCartney, Paul later painted his left-handed 1964 4001S FG Rickenbacker Bass psychedelic. McCartney’s bass was the first left - handed ever made. It was given to him in August 64 at the Hollywood Bowl concert. John Entwistle, Chris Squire, Roger Waters, Maurice Gibb, Carl Wilson and many others. George Harrison’s 12 String. Roger McGuinn 12 string and many others.
I have built pianos for “You name it”
just about everyone IE: “Pink Floyd” on “Dark Side Of The Moon”
It is our little contribution to Classic Rock.
I’m very proud of that fact.
You should be VERY proud of your mother and of yourself. What a great story, I really enjoyed it. I remember when you could get paid under the table and not worry about it. But of course liability and lawyers got involved and you can't do that anymore. The Beatles will always be number one and so influencial all these years later. Thanks so very very much for watching and your FABULOUS comment. Take care.
Not so grumpy anymore ...God bless you.
Thanks Terry for the watching I really appreciate it. No I'm not anymore. I retired and all this spectacular music is making me smile. Take care.
Beatles firsts: First to declare themselves as "artists" vs performers, (now, EVERYBODY is an "artist"!) first to use guitar feedback in a rock/pop song, first to use a Sitar in a rock/pop song, first to use tape reversal as an effect, first to have two hit singles without the use of guitars or drums, (Elenor Rigby, and, She's Leaving Home) first to have all members inducted into the "Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame" as a band member AND also as a solo artist, first AND ONLY band to hold top 5 spots on the Billboard Top 10 all at the same time, only band to hold the Guinness Book of Records for most covered pop/rock song in history, (Yesterday), most top 10 hits, most records sold than any pop/rock band.
The Beatles taught others to be creatively free which was probably their greatest contribution to the evolution of Rock and Roll. From them the genres' of Heavy Metal, Punk, Grunge, Disco, Alternative and whatever you call the stuff being played today on the radio owes, at least in some part their genre' to the spirit and creativity that The Beatles opened the doors too. They were the first "modern" Pop/Rock and Roll band! It all started with them, and they couldn't read music, had no education in music theory or music composition, it all just came naturally to them. Awesome! Incredible!
Wow that's great information. I knew some of those facts but not all of them. Every band and artist has been influenced by them. They will always be the best band of all time even 100 years from now. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it and thanks for taking the time to write such a great comment. Take care.
I was born in 56...we have a special perspective - thanks for sharing!
Thanks William for watching I really appreciate it. My wife was born in 56 also. Always will love the Beatles till the day I die. Take care.
Good on ya Tom! I know. It’s heavy. I cried too. Just now watched this one. Probably could have found it when I recommended it a few days ago if I was smarter. I heard you say you were born in ‘58. I was born on December first ‘48. Just to show you how much my clutch is slipping, I woke up yesterday and wondered why I didn’t hear the guys working in the pallet yard close by. They start at 5:00 AM sharp. Then I thought it must be a Mexican holiday of some kind like Cinco be Mayo. When I got out on the street to go to Walgreens for milk I was really curious about no traffic. The store was locked up when I got there. Then I thought “Oh wow. Maybe it’s another riot and shut-down.” When I got out to read the sign on the door it said “Closed for Thanksgiving” Duh. Okay, I get it. I can’t keep up with normal dates, much less holidays. I guess that should be expected since I’ve retired and not working. Apart from being stoopid that is.😊
Thanks Gary I appreciate you. Yes me and my wife sometimes are not sure what day it is. They do street sweeping in our small town on Thursday and Friday on our street so I have to know what day it is or I'll get a ticket. Anyway The Beatles are and always will be my deep down favorite band. Well Happy early birthday and I'm sure I'll talk to you before Christmas ⛄. Take care my friend.
Billy Preston was only on the Get Back/Let It Be sessions and a couple of tracks on Abbey Road, all recorded in between Winter and Spring 1969. He was not there a lot.
Thanks for clearing that up for me. I have watched a bunch of documentaries and they called Billy the 5th Beatle. Thanks so very much for watching I really appreciate it.
Grumpy old guy turned into emotional old guy. Love the Beatles, love the song and video and a great bookend to their phenomenal careers ❤
Yes I am not to grumpy anymore but I am very emotional. The Beatles will always be the greatest of all time. Thanks so very much for watching I really appreciate it. Welshlad mean your from Wale's??? My Grandma came over from Wale's in the 1910s.
Stu Sutcliffe died. Very sad story. Stayed in Germany with Astrid. They made a movie...
Thanks Bob for watching. I'm going to have to look up Stus biography. Thanks again and take care
Yes i am so conflicted😂 beatles,led zep, AC/DC. Not always in that order. Depends on the day🤭i’m having. Then theres lennons solo music ❤️🤘 but beatles will always be my first love of music
Thanks Brandi for watching I really appreciate it. The Beatles were my 1st group I ever listened to. They to will always be my favorite. Zeppelin and Deep Purple are also right there to. I got more into hard rock in the 70s after the Beatles broke up. Thanks again and take care.
Excellent
Thanks so very much for watching I really appreciate it.
haha! Mate. I love the facts.
"5th Beatle" term was generally applied to George Martin.
Thanks Norman for watching I really appreciate it. That is true but I have heard in some documentaries that Billy was the 5th. Who ever it was The Beatles were the greatest ever. Without George Martin they may have never got were they did. Thanks again.
G'day grumpy. Born in 58? I am only 10 years older than you. Rock on!
I was born in 58 also. I always will ROCK ON. Thanks and take care.
Very soon after Stuart Sutcliffe quit the Beatles, he died of a brain tumour.🇬🇧🎶🎶
I didn't realize he died that young. Thanks so very much for watching I really appreciate it. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 and take care.
Bloody hell! Who invented this stuff? Apart from the obvious, we all need to thank that genius filmmaker from New Zealand (my commonwealth next door neighbour), Mr Peter Jackson of Get Back and Lord of the Rings fame, to name but a few. Love the TV up on the wall, btw.
Thanks for watching I appreciate it. I remember having a T.V. like that. It was black and white with rabbit ears and only got 4 channels. Thanks again and take care.
I know most people don't say anything positive about Pete Best but he did serve his time in the group so he does deserve a nod. Unfortunately, he doesn't get any of that in this amazing video. You will notice they do include a shot of the band in their leather gear (when Pete would have been the drummer) during the end of the video. I understand why they want to pretend that Ringo was always part of JohnPaulGeorgeandRingo (almost seen as one entity) but historically that isn't exactly true. Of course Pete had nothing to do with this. Stu got a little nod from the Sgt. Pepper scene he was in as a cutout. Still love the song.
Yes I agree with you. Pete was there at the beginning and who knows what would have happened if he had never been there. I am going to have to rewatch it a bunch more and try and pick out little details. The Beatles will always be at the top of my list since they were my 1st band I ever listened to. Plus they ARE and ALWAYS will be the best. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it and take care.
Stu Sutcliffe died of a brain tumer at a young age
Thanks Michael for the info. I didn't realize he died so young. Thanks again and Happy New Year 🎊.
Thanks Michael for the info. I didn't realize he died so young. Thanks again and Happy New Year 🎊.
You should use headphones, GOG!
Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱.
I have had a lot of people say that. I am a little weird and hate having things over or in my ears. Even when I was working outside I wore a hat but not over my ears . I always depend on my long hair to keep my ears a little warm. I have a lot of quirks. Thanks again