Almost every other band would have a constant drum pattern, but not The Beatles. That's exactly why I've always liked them. They know how to wring every emotion perfectly.
No one explored song dynamics like the Fab 4. You could never say the Beatles sounded redundant. 200+ written pieces of music and they were all unique. They were a true phenomenon.
This is why I have a strong and clear opinion about The Beatles - they are the best band in music history. Probably not the most records seller band but definitely their creativeness, the way they made music, put them on the top of all time, at least in my top. How lucky we were those 4 genius made a band
Like you I've only recently discovered much of the Beatles' output, having grown up only with the hits that made it onto the radio in the 1960's. I've been amazed by Harrison's contributions in their later years. His spiritual awakening in 1967/8 seems to have raised him to a higher level, which continued into his solo work. Long, Long, Long is profound - it is now one of my favourites.
Many years ago, I was listening to Long Long Long with friends in one of their attic bedrooms. Not gonna lie. We were totally mashed on grass and lying around on the floor. His dad came into the room just as the wail started. He looked around at the desolation of his son's friend group, shook his head sadly, turned and walked out.
The ending of 'Long, Long, Long' was a fortuitous accident, as George Martin's assistant Chris Thomas later recalled. There's a sound near the end of the song which is a bottle of Blue Nun wine rattling away on top of a Leslie speaker cabinet. It just happened. Paul hit a certain note and the bottle started vibrating.
Lennon isn't on this track. Just George, Paul, and Ringo. No sitar either - that's just acoustic guitar. I thought it was mellotron also but apparently it was a Hammond organ pumped through a Leslie speaker, which creates such an eerie sound. One of my favorites of theirs.
You know I thought of God's reply to George: 'George why don't you get off those drugs and find happpiness with your self instead of attempting to spend your life trying to find yourself when you are not there due to always being else where on junk thinking you lost me when really it was yourself who you lost'.
I love this song. Your comments and insights were greatly appreciated. You had me laughing at myself when you noted the sitar part. I always thought they just threw a dimestore guitar with a bad bridge in there as a joke or something. Liked the video
Great reaction bro. I would like to give a little info about this song: It was recorded on October 7, 8, 9, 1968. You can also find more info in the Mark Lewinsohn's The Beatles Complete Recording Sessions book. Keep up the good reactions! The song that you reacted to is the 2009 Remastered version which you can hear the hissing sound from the master tapes very clearly! The original one sounds almost quiet (I mean the hissing sounds, lol). There's also a 2018 version but sound it's a little more higher than expected, two editions were released : Deluxe and Super Deluxe Edition!
I got the White Album when I was just stationed at Ellsworth AFB So. Dak. Dec. 1968. Rocky Raccoon singing about "Black Mountain Hills of Dakota" when I could look out the barracks window and see them. I was 19.
George Harrison said that rattle was made by a paper cup that was left sitting on top of a monitor and started vibrating. They decided to leave it in. I miss those guys so much.
And I'll tell you what even people who really love the Beatles and no songs off each album they don't know about this song. And you're the only one that's reacted to it
Today must be un block Dax reactions day LOL! Another good reaction! Think a cover of this song by Grace would rock, it would IMO be excellent with her voice.
* You need to let the song PLAY through FIRST, interrupting the (any song) RUINS the "mood" play a second time, then commentary....a little research will give you instruments used. at 66 years young, purchased in 1969 never gets old.. Sorry you missed all those years of great music...
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Very nice reaction to my favourite Beatles song. I loved this when I was a 16 year old, I’m now 41 and still love it
I was 12 yrs old it was Christmas morning 1968 when I first heard this song.
the white album was what made me realize these guys were NOT just the fab 4. but as close to musical gods as humans can be.
Ringo's drumming is superb, minimalistic and perfect timing.
I've never understood the criticism of Ringo's drumming. He was the perfect percussionist for the Beatles' musical structure.
Almost every other band would have a constant drum pattern, but not The Beatles. That's exactly why I've always liked them. They know how to wring every emotion perfectly.
This song is PERFECT
No one explored song dynamics like the Fab 4. You could never say the Beatles sounded redundant. 200+ written pieces of music and they were all unique. They were a true phenomenon.
'The Beatles sounded redundant'. LOL You shouldn't test The Fates. It is some times like waving a red flag at a bull.
This is why I have a strong and clear opinion about The Beatles - they are the best band in music history. Probably not the most records seller band but definitely their creativeness, the way they made music, put them on the top of all time, at least in my top. How lucky we were those 4 genius made a band
Like you I've only recently discovered much of the Beatles' output, having grown up only with the hits that made it onto the radio in the 1960's. I've been amazed by Harrison's contributions in their later years. His spiritual awakening in 1967/8 seems to have raised him to a higher level, which continued into his solo work. Long, Long, Long is profound - it is now one of my favourites.
Many years ago, I was listening to Long Long Long with friends in one of their attic bedrooms. Not gonna lie. We were totally mashed on grass and lying around on the floor. His dad came into the room just as the wail started. He looked around at the desolation of his son's friend group, shook his head sadly, turned and walked out.
LOL
The ending of 'Long, Long, Long' was a fortuitous accident, as George Martin's assistant Chris Thomas later recalled. There's a sound near the end of the song which is a bottle of Blue Nun wine rattling away on top of a Leslie speaker cabinet. It just happened. Paul hit a certain note and the bottle started vibrating.
Too funny!
Thought the Leslie was coming apart. Perfect timing. Blue Nun ? yuk!
One of my favorite Beatles song. It's so short and perfect. That is George on lead vocals.
Lennon isn't on this track. Just George, Paul, and Ringo. No sitar either - that's just acoustic guitar. I thought it was mellotron also but apparently it was a Hammond organ pumped through a Leslie speaker, which creates such an eerie sound. One of my favorites of theirs.
I concur with every point you made.
Hauntingly beautiful.
George Harrison has been quoted as saying he wrote this song as an expression of happiness for finding God.
You know I thought of God's reply to George: 'George why don't you get off those drugs and find happpiness with your self instead of attempting to spend your life trying to find yourself when you are not there due to always being else where on junk thinking you lost me when really it was yourself who you lost'.
I just love the way Harrison played it on a guitar with fret buzz. That's like........ nobody does that
I love this song. Your comments and insights were greatly appreciated. You had me laughing at myself when you noted the sitar part. I always thought they just threw a dimestore guitar with a bad bridge in there as a joke or something. Liked the video
Beautiful song, one of the very best in the White Album.
Great reaction bro. I would like to give a little info about this song: It was recorded on October 7, 8, 9, 1968. You can also find more info in the Mark Lewinsohn's The Beatles Complete Recording Sessions book. Keep up the good reactions!
The song that you reacted to is the 2009 Remastered version which you can hear the hissing sound from the master tapes very clearly! The original one sounds almost quiet (I mean the hissing sounds, lol). There's also a 2018 version but sound it's a little more higher than expected, two editions were released : Deluxe and Super Deluxe Edition!
I got the White Album when I was just stationed at Ellsworth AFB So. Dak. Dec. 1968. Rocky Raccoon singing about "Black Mountain Hills of Dakota" when I could look out the barracks window and see them. I was 19.
My favorite Beatles song
wow.your so lucky.id love to discover the depth of the beatles for the first time again.its a wonderful mind boggling experience for sure.
George Harrison said that rattle was made by a paper cup that was left sitting on top of a monitor and started vibrating. They decided to leave it in. I miss those guys so much.
It was a actually a wine bottle on Pauls piano
When I was a child in the 70s I wasn't too impressed by the song and considered it a let down but since then it has grown on me.
Personally my fave white album track.
And I'll tell you what even people who really love the Beatles and no songs off each album they don't know about this song. And you're the only one that's reacted to it
Today must be un block Dax reactions day LOL! Another good reaction! Think a cover of this song by Grace would rock, it would IMO be excellent with her voice.
You should listen to their full LPs, in chronological order as released from their first.
That ain't a sitar, it's just an acoustic guitar with tons of fret buzz on the one note
That IS George's vocal, not John's.
That rattling sound at the end was a paper cup sitting on top of a speaker that started vibrating. George decided to leave it in.
yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
I don't hear any sitar in this. And I've been listening to it since first released.
😂
I just know this from the Helter Skelter movie.
6:49 My first thought was “Is that George or Yoko?” 😂
George's voice was double tracked John was not singing one great song beautiful
A song about a spiritual journey culminating in finding Shri Krishna - Hari Krishna George x
Only George on vocals.
I have white album No 017172
It isn't 'psychedelic folk". "The Beatles" made music; they didn't do "genre". Listen to "Helter Skelter" from the same LP.
* You need to let the song PLAY through FIRST, interrupting the (any song) RUINS the "mood" play a second time, then commentary....a little research will give you instruments used. at 66 years young, purchased in 1969 never gets old.. Sorry you missed all those years of great music...
Was that Yoko at the end. Paul is Billy Shears not Paul McCartney.
Stop the stupid hoax!