I absolutely love that too! They could hear each other that way. Remember,they didn’t have stage monitors or a sound man. Ask anyone that plays in a band if they will get on stage without monitors or sound man! 😂
I had over 200 albums stolen from my storage unit ~ there were four boxes left behind. I opened them the other day, not knowing which albums I’d find. I cried when I saw all of my original Beatles albums!!!!
@@emilymartinez6961 ~ I'm sorry for your loss ~ it sucks! I'm also sorry that there are people in this world who are thieves ~ ! I went to a local independent record store the other day and found an album I bought 59 years ago (it was one of the stolen albums) and I couldn't help but wonder if was mine to begin with!! 😄☹
I'm with you on that!. - The riff is great and the lyrics too. - It would have fit well on the white album but I think being on the yellow submarine soundtrack it got a bit overlooked. It's always been in my top ten of beatles songs.
Hey Bulldog became an instant favorite the first time I heard it. I especially love Lennon's maniacal laughter at the end. I believe that the entire exchange between Lennon and McCartney was adlibbed.
This version of And Your Bird Can Sing always puts a big smile on my face, it's just amazing to hear how much fun they had recording it. And for Hey Bulldog, man, one of the most underrated songs in his entire discography, each Beatle shines for his skills on his respective instruments, it's not for nothing that Dave Grohl loves this song and it is one of the ones that most inspired him to become a musician.
You may have read, but Bulldog was only recorded because they needed something to play in the studio while they were filmed for a Lady Madonna video. That song was later dubbed over the film. In "And your bird can sing" the guitar solos were Paul and George playing in unison.
But, who played the guitar solo on Hey Bulldog? Now you have me thinking it was also both Paul and George, but there are people convinced it was one of the other...
According to Paul: Paul: "I have to admit it's getting better." John: "It can't get no worse." They had in common the deaths of their mothers at the worst times of their lives. And had in common that they were both writing songs before they met.
Thank you, Lee, for reminding this very old man why I am so lucky to have grown up in the sixties with the best band of all time (my uncle bought me a “Beatles suit” in 1964. It’s still in my wardrobe).
Hey Bulldog was one of my favorite Beatles songs ever since I heard it when I was a kid. And as I got older, and as a musician, and knowing more about how their lives would unfold, it just meant more and more to me. I love that it is piano-driven and it has so much tension to it, and yet it's hilarious when John and Paul just start goofing off on the dog motif. Despite later conflict, you shouldn't underestimate how close they all were. It had a lot to do with how tight they were.
So, u have a TINY bit of an idea of what a 14yrold felt when he saw&heard this band for the very 1st time, on their American tv debut, on The Ed Sullivan Show!? Then, for the next 6 years, he, along with literally the rest of the world, followed their every move, musically & whatever! We couldn't wait for their next release, whether it was a single or an album! And, everything seem to mature with each release, and, didn't realize, that he was also growing&maturing at the same time! When they stopped touring, (who stops touring?) it was a blow! But, they announced, they did it so they could focus more on their music! And we were happy for that! And, yes, their music took strides, were still so ahead of everyone, and it just blew us away! I've always loved their studio versions bc, like this version of AND YOUR BIRD CAN SING, these are rough cuts of what will lead to the polished studio versions! And, many bands would've taken some of their rough cuts as finished products! Not the Beatles! Everything they did was to THEIR exact specifications! When they split up, I, along with everyone else, was heartbroken! After their last release, we had NOTHING to look forward to! I was upset at them so I literally quit listening to them as solo artists and it took awhile b4 I consciously even made an effort to "listen" to them! I'm 74 now and it's been several decades that I finally allowed them into my life but, honestly, I'm happy ur one of many that are taking delight in discovering what we felt&witnessed so long ago! I think you might understand why we STILL hang on to their music! It's still young to us! It helped us grow into the ppl we are today! Keep on keeping on!❤
Anytime a Beatles reaction video mentions George Martin, I have to give props. He truly was the fifth Beatle. Only fate could have matched him with the Beatles because no other producer would have added so much to the band's development and innovation. They fed off each other and the result was.... well, legendary.
Geoff Emerick deserves a nod as well. He was responsible for many innovative ideas that helped the Beatles further develop their sound. Emerick contributed in numerous ways such as close-micing the drums-which was prohibited by the studio at the time-and other instruments, putting blankets inside Ringo's bass drum to muffle the sound, as well as helping Lennon find ways to distort his voice on various recordings. I believe he invented ADT (Automatic Double Tracking) that was used on vocals to make them sound fuller.
@scottandrewbrass1931 I stand corrected. I had checked about ADT with Wikipedia beforehand and was certain it had referred to Geoff Emerick. It now mentions Ken Townsend, so perhaps Wiki revised the page after the fact. Thanks for the clarification.
I always get goosebumps when John sings You Can Talk To Me. You feel like you really could have. He was open to interacting with the public and that's what took his life.
The Beatles brought so much joy to our lives and we couldn't wait for them ro put out new songs. My cousin had Sargent Peppers and we played over and over...people went crazy for it because it was unlike anything else, even their previous songs.
I’m so glad you’re enjoying discovering the Beatles. As if their music wasn’t fully entertaining and satisfying, their story, their personalities, everything about them is fascinating! Ps the “middle stuff” is incredible. Another amazing thing about the Beatles is that every step they took forward musically and culturally, the majority of their fans followed. That’s rare also.
Hey Bulldog is a rocker one of my favs in the Beatles catalog always loved their clowning around it made it endearing ... they truly were best friends and it was the business side of the Beatles that did them in more than anything else basically it wasn't fun anymore.. and left them irritated and grumpy..so tempers were easily flared
This song has a special worth because shows every Beatle skills on playin their instruments. Plus this, the riff is amazingly innovative. But beyond all this, John's and Paul's vocals singing together are incredible powerfull.
"Hey Bulldog" was recorded in February of 1968 - during the same time period as "Lady Madonna" and "Across The Universe". The Beatles left for India to spend time with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi - shortly after recording these tracks. They would write most of the songs that would be on the White Album during their stay in India - and they began recording that double album after getting back from India. They also made their huge selling hit single ("Hey Jude"/"Revolution") during the summer of 1968 and released it on August 28, 1968. It became their longest running #1 song in the US - staying at the top for 9 weeks.
Back in the ‘90’s, in Dallas, there was an indie music station (I say “indie” coz the station was independent, not a lean towards the music it played) called “Fab 104” and all the dude played was everything Beatles. It was amazing. I mention it because as much as I loved the Beatles “Hey Bulldog” wasn’t exactly prominent and the first time I heard it was driving down the freeway listening to that station. I was like “this is the Beatles?” What a great track, and a great memory. I appreciate your reaction and my chance to reminisce
The mix of 'Hey Bulldog' was vastly improved in 1999 with the release of Yellow Submarine Songtrack. In the original John's vocal was mixed way down in the verses for some reason. Along with this correction Neil Aspinall oversaw the unearthing of the Hey Bulldog video. The song took off in popularity thereafter. The song was also omitted from early versions of the Yellow Sub film in USA. So yes it was overlooked.
@@gettinhungrig8806 I still have my first-release of the "Yellow Submarine" vinyl LP. It was only overlooked by LATER GENERATIONS who, for "reasons," have a problem with the fact that "The Beatles" didn't limit themselves to the narrow-minded confines of LATER GENERATIONS, who MOCKED the SONG "Yellow Submarine" instead of understanding the obvious: It is a CHILDREN'S song. And Side 2 of the LP is all George Martin music -- and no "real" rock fan would listen to THAT crap. The song has ALWAYS been on the "Yellow Submarine" LP -- which according to many LATER GENERATIONS is their worst LP. Therefore the song has ALWAYS been available. So it was "overlooked" by LATER GENERATIONS based on their own SELF-limitations. And you should get your hearing tested, or learn to engage with a song instead of having to turn up the volume in order to hear it: I've never had any difficulty hearing Lennon's vocal in the original mix. Last but not least: that the song sequence was NOT in the "Yellow Submarine" film got our attention, so we gave GREATER attention and focus to the song on the "Yellow Submarine" LP.
And Your Bird Can Sing giggles, makes me laugh 🙂 (I’ve been there) Hey Bulldog, I’m so glad the footage was needed! Thank you, Clay for putting these two songs together! The Beatles were being so free. Lee, the animosity wasn’t deep because they were brothers! Thank you for diving deeply into Beatles! ❤
So-called "animosity": what happened was they got older, got married, had kids, bought and hung out in individual homes, and increasingly pursued individual interests, so didn't hang out as much together. (The "animosity" was over McCartney's efforts to keep it going, whereas John and George were losing interest.) John explained it by quoting the title of an old song: "Those Wedding Bells are Breaking Up that Old Gang of Mine". But they do sound tired on the "Let it Be" LP.
The Mark Lewisohn book you have there is the ‘extended special edition’ of The Beatles- All These Years- Tune In Volume 1. It has 1700 pages and , if you can believe it, only takes us up to the end of 1962. "Love Me Do" has been out for about 2 months. Beatles fans the world over have been waiting patiently for about a decade for Volume 2 . Mark Lewisohn says it is coming up, but impossible to predict when. Oh yeah, the book is beyond amazing. For casual fans, the regular edition is approx 800 pages.
I love the riff on Hey Bulldog and although I probably heard it for the first time 50 years ago, I still find myself humming that riff out of the blue. And I agree, it is so heartwarming to see John and Paul singing together and having fun. It's also a reminder to me of how much they changed their sound and song writing in those few years they were together, by always wanting to push the envelope and do something new and different. This is why they, for me, stand out from all other bands; you never knew what to expect from them, and they just kept making incredible music. Thanks for your reactions - I love them.
Around 1997, my family would frequent a restaurant. Wonder Bar in Worcester Ma. They had an old school Jukebox with controls at every booth. Put in 25¢ in the 1966 Seeburg SC1-4 Consolette "Wall Box" I chose a Beatles song I had never heard... Hey Bulldog. The 45 rpm single record played from master system. Amazing technology for the time dating back to the 1960s, not unlike the song itself. The first time I heard Hey Bulldog.
Like all bands the four guys argued but always patched it up. They were like four brother who fought like cats and dogs. When Brian Epstein passed away in 1967, The Beatles were without a manager, and they really didn’t know what to do because Brian had always been there for them. As Ringo recently stated, without Paul, the band wouldn’t have made the last three albums. Paul was a workaholic and he took the reins and became the force that pushed them forward. He became the de-facto producer of the band. As you can imagine the other three resented his role as they were all strong personalities. But Paul had to actually coax them to come into the studio to make an album. The truth is that they all really loved one another, but like all bands, they broke up. Hey Bull Dog is an example of how much fun they all had together and if you watch the movie Get Back, you’ll see that even up to the end there were many moments of fun and togetherness. Paul and John worked out all of their differences and in the last few years of John’s life Paul visited him at the Dakota many times. If you listen to John’s interview, which he gave to Rolling Stone the day before he was murdered, he stated that the band would not get together to play live, but if they had something to say, he was open to making another album. A reunion would have been amazing, but at least we have an incredible body of work to enjoy over and over again. The Beatles are the GOAT. 🕊️❤️🎼
If you like listening to The Beatles banter around in the recording studio, I put together the following medley from every source I could find: The Beatles - Beatles Banter in the Recording Studio (isolated tracks) - th-cam.com/video/VweIV7TqDq0/w-d-xo.html The Beatles - Beatles Banter in India (a much shorter version with pictures of The Beatles visiting India in 1968): th-cam.com/video/h7nwyR4FKgM/w-d-xo.html
You are so right. It is great seeing them playing & having fun. Takes me back to some great moments at gigs with bands, where everything just gelled, the crowd were bouncing the vibes back at the group, the lyrics meant something to us all, & the music flowed. Thanks Lee. Love Light & Music.
We Beatles fans really, really want the Beatles legacy to last long after we're gone, so we will bombard you with everything possible so you will do the same, including support you. We've done it with our kids and grandkids too. Thank you for humouring us - you make us very happy. Plus, I just think you're a sweetie. Cheers!
Actually, not that much animosity except for small period after breakup. Majority of their relationship was very warm, as Paul and Ringo have continually attested to. And yes, I love this clip very much, because seeing the fun all four were having makes their music even more engaging and timeless.
What's great about the Hey Bulldog music video, they were supposed to make a music video/ music promotional film and mime to their song "Lady Madonna". For some odd reason they just decided to use the time to record John's new son Hey Bulldog. The music video was edited as Lady Madonna, thankfully all the unused footage was saved. 30 years later they rediscovered the complete film reels and made a music video for Hey Bulldog. This is only one of four footage of the group being filmed while recording a studio track [BEFORE filming for the Let It Be film]. The other songs being the Hey Jude rehearsals,, All You Need Is Love, and "And I Love Her".
Notice during the dog barking impersonations you hear Paul mention careful, "I want to have grand children" as if a dog bite in the wrong place might put a stop to that. Their engineer said recording this was the last time they really enjoyed themselves in the studio. Maybe because it happened so quick.
If someone put a gun to my head & said I had to pick my three top favorite Beatles` tunes (a near impossibility) "Hey Bulldog" would in there every time.
And Your Bird Can Sing was written by John, aimed at Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones, a friend/rival. The word "bird" was synonymous with "girl" or "girlfriend." The bird being referred to was singer Marianne Faithfull, who at the time was Mick's girlfriend. She recorded the song As Tears Go By, which was a big hit. It was written by Mick and Keith. The Stones also recorded a version but didn't release it as a single.
@@kevinpolito1529 Dunno. It was said to be a response to Sinatra insulting them and their music. (He later had nothing but praise for the song "Something," which he erroneously credited to Lennon-McCartney.) Elvis too was intimidated by them, and -- drugged up and as "Fat Elvis" -- asked Nixon to have them deported. Jerk.
This is why most American Beatle albums have different song lists. In England The Beatles early albums usually had 14 songs and the single was not on the album. The group thought it was unfair for their fans who had paid money for a single had to rebuy it on an album. In America the same album had only 11 or 12 songs. That way Capitol would accumulate unused tracks which added to singles would create a new album and make more profits.
Ringo always sounded a bit different which he attributes to the fact he's a left handed drummer but played a kit set up for a right handed drummer. He wasn't as flashy as some but always played in a way that enhanced the track. For someone who only played one solo in his entire time with The Beatles it is noticeable that you can still recognise his drumming. Come Together and Get Back are particular favourites of mine.
I love the doubling on the piano, bass and guitar! It adds so many layers to the song!❤ BTW, this song was supposed to be called HEY, BULLFROG...until Paul started barking during the recording.
I've heard this story before, it is pretty well known. When rehearsing, Paul started barking because he though John was say Bulldog in the 1st verse, but he says Bullfrog.. John used Bulldog in the song, but kept the original Bullfrog in the 1st verse, but changed to chorus to Bulldog from Bullfrog before they did the final take.
@phillydisco Yeah, I don't think that's how it happened. But, then, I read so many things that aren't true under both Beatles' and Beatles' solos comments. It's will how inaccurate so many things are about them.
That is close... It seems common with Beatles' lore for 'well-known stories' to lose a little in translation at times. Happens to me too. Paul had seen John's notes he'd written up for the song, so he knew it was 'bullfrog'. Doesn't seem like he misheard the lyric when he had seen and read them from John's notes, and they had rehearsed it for so long. He did misread a line in the song from John's notes that was ultimately kept in: measured out in news' became 'measured out in you'. Paul made 'a barking sound' while John and he were both ad-libbing *on the final take*. They decided to change the title at that point. This is from the Beatles' bible.
emi is a global corporation. it owns several record labels throughoput the world. in britain the emi label is called "parlophone" and in the states it was "capitol records." "odeon" was the name of another emi label. in canada it was "capitol" and japan was the only country to release BOTH british and american versions of beatles' albums. emi had no publishing rights to beatles songs. most beatle songs were published by "northern songs ltd." harrison wrote a song "only a northern song" that, like "hey bulldog" and "its all too much,' appeared on the "yellow submarine" album and in the film. emi had the rights to beatle RECORDINGS not the songs themselves. the beatles label "apple records," owned by the beatles corporation, launched in 1968 with the "hey jude/revolution" single, was a part of emi. but i don't know if it still is or if it went independent. thanks for the video.
You’re expressing everything we admire about them and the way they brought that kinda music to the world, and they’re immense popularity grabs you because they gave re world a new sound to music
I have never seen that video of hey bulldog before. Thank you so much. I'm sure people have told you that throughout the Get Back sessions you can see them playing and creating music, being serious, goofing around, and some of the best Jam sessions. Let it Be was more vague. But good performances as well. But the jam session of "Dig it" was super awesome and was long. Both culminated in the Rooftop concert. It looks like when Peter Jackson made the Get Back videos he did not repeat a lot what was happening in the Let it Be film. There is a bit of overlap. Thank you
I read a lot of books about the Beatles. They were very close in the beginning. The rift started between John and Paul mainly. The story goes that it started when Paul started writing and performing mega hits all by himself while in the Beatles. For example, “Yesterday.” Up to that point, the two always collaborated together on songs, so they could say that the album credits of Lennon/McCartney writing team was correct. So, when Paul came out with Yesterday, Lennon was pissed because he knew he couldn’t claim any part of the song. After that the competition began.
John and Paul do a lot of great cracking up while lip synching in the video for the song “We Can Work It Out.” John is being hysterical and Paul can’t hold it together. Good times!
Towards the end when they start barking and screaming it's their Producer George Martin who says "Quiet, Quiet." Then they go back to the chorus during the fade out. Just having fun in the studio. That song and Lady Madonna were the last two songs recorded before they took off to India, where they would write most of the White Album.
EVERY track of EVERY LP was played on Top 40 AM radio. On local radio stations the LPs were #1 on BOTH LP and SINGLES charts. THAT is only one measure of how MASSIVE their impact. "Ticket to Ride" was TOWERING on mono AM radio. I'm enjoying your exploration -- it almost brings me back to what it was like to anticipate a new single or LP. One didn't know what to expect next, and was always surprised and thrilled because it would be totally unpredictable and unexpected. And always an ADVANCE. Yeah, don't limit yourself to the singles, or the half dozen or so that mostly get played. EVERY track of EVERY LP, and every single, is worth more than one listen. And at core: they were fun -- and beyond that, joyous. And always the ENERGY! It's also in the PERFORMANCE.
I've done a bunch of full albums but they are only on patreon. Most of the later stuff. The first album. I have to get to rubber soul and help! And Yellow Submarine and such...
@@L33Reacts Don't buy the dismissals of "Beatles for Sale". My top three are: "Beatles for Sale" "Rubber Soul" "The Beatles' (aka "White" album). But in no fixed order. "Beatles for Sale" shows where they came from (covers), where they were at that moment, and where they were going. The "'Yesterday' and Today" LP was actually a good LP -- and it included tracks from "Revolver," which hadn't yet been released in the UK. Basically as for US LPs: the first, on Capitol, "Meet The Beatles," had 12 tracks. That, and every Capitol LP, incorporated songs from UK LPs, and the most recent singles. And every LP after the first, up until "Sgt' Pepper's," had 11 tracks. "Sgt. Pepper's" was complete, except for the "inner groove" bit. "The Beatles'" humor: they grew up on "Goon" comedy (that explains the humor on "The Beatles"). The next generation after the "Goons" had "Monty Python" and "Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band". (Harrison, in particular, had friendships with both of those.) If you do a Google search on "goon comedy" you'll find some . . . Small world coincidences: George Martin produced the "Goons" recordings. Film director Richard Lester ("A Hard Day's Night" and "Help!") brought the "Goons" to TV. It was the "Goon" commonality that initially made the relationship between Martin and "The Beatles": after showing them around the studio during their first visit, Martin asked, "Is there anything you don't like?" and George Harrison responded, "Yeah, I don't like your tie." So in virtually everything they recorded there is humor; you'll learn to hear it. When asked during their first US visit whether they'd ever break up, the response was: "When it stops being fun."
Gotta disagree with you on the superiority of the "giggle version" . . . yes, it was delightful & it was intriguing to hear different chords emphasized, but listen to the final version again . . . Paul's bass line on the album version was one of his best ever. & the harmonizing lead guitar chords were absolutely beautiful. & yes, the final vocal harmonies were perfect. Again, the giggle version was cool, but it was basically just _different_ IMO...
It definitely screams "Sean Connery bond title card music"... which is the best bond. Goldfinger. Dr.no. from Russia with love. God what a great series 👏
I really like what you said about their songs getting "stuck in your bones" if not on first listen then on third or forth listen. That's happened to me more than a few times with this band. Thank you!
The facility they had, comes from hamburg, 12 hours of gigging and regular rehearsal will do it. When you open your mouth and what comes out is predictable and you can rely upon it, that feeling is magical!
You know, the Beatles changed the world of music. It would be interesting to see you react to them in their different phases in one reaction. Like, She loves you, from their earliest stage. Drive my car, from the next stage when they began doing music that were good for real. A day in the life, where they took music to the next level, and Come together, from their last album. Just to see the progression of the band. I think of the first four albums as their boy band period. The next three up till Revolver as their middle period with music that would last and the rest as a gift to the world. Thanks for a great channel.
I bought a whole album of theirs just to get “Hey Bulldog”. I believe it was on The Yellow Submarine album, which I wasn’t crazy about. But I had to have Hey Bulldog. I love John. He always brought the edge and the wacky humor to their music.
Both great Lennon songs. Weed induced giggling on And Your Bird. Hey Bulldog is a gem. Complex and with some killer bass from Paul and that excellent riff.
To see john lennon and Paul McCartney singing side by side is one of the best things in life
See live performances of "This Boy" with all three -- John, Paul, and George -- on one microphone.
I absolutely love that too! They could hear each other that way. Remember,they didn’t have stage monitors or a sound man. Ask anyone that plays in a band if they will get on stage without monitors or sound man! 😂
I had over 200 albums stolen from my storage unit ~ there were four boxes left behind. I opened them the other day, not knowing which albums I’d find. I cried when I saw all of my original Beatles albums!!!!
Glad you’ve still got your Beatles albums, but so sorry you’ve lost so many more. 😢
For a minute, l thought you were my husband writing this because we had our albums stolen from our storage unit as well. They only lifted 3 boxes😩👎😪
@@emilymartinez6961 ~ I'm sorry for your loss ~ it sucks! I'm also sorry that there are people in this world who are thieves ~ ! I went to a local independent record store the other day and found an album I bought 59 years ago (it was one of the stolen albums) and I couldn't help but wonder if was mine to begin with!! 😄☹
I had an original White Album, it was recently lost in storage unit..it was so old I called it "The off-white Album" ✌️
My heart broke when my old albums were stolen from our garage. It’s wonderful that you still have your Beatles.
"Hey Bulldog" has been one of my favorite Beatles songs for decades!
I'm with you on that!. - The riff is great and the lyrics too. - It would have fit well on the white album but I think being on the yellow submarine soundtrack it got a bit overlooked. It's always been in my top ten of beatles songs.
Hey, Bulldog was ignored in the 60’s. A favorite.
I believe it lost out to Lady Madonna on the album
Hey Bulldog became an instant favorite the first time I heard it. I especially love Lennon's maniacal laughter at the end. I believe that the entire exchange between Lennon and McCartney was adlibbed.
Great bass playing on Hey Bulldog.
Check out the drumming.
Great bass lines on BOTH songs. Paul was no slouch. He won Best Bass Player awards more than a few times.
My favorite Beatles bass line! I love the way it slides and jumps all over the place.
This version of And Your Bird Can Sing always puts a big smile on my face, it's just amazing to hear how much fun they had recording it. And for Hey Bulldog, man, one of the most underrated songs in his entire discography, each Beatle shines for his skills on his respective instruments, it's not for nothing that Dave Grohl loves this song and it is one of the ones that most inspired him to become a musician.
Same here. Made me very happy to see/hear them happy. And having a blast in the studio.
"Being really popular *and* really good is like one of the rarest feats in the world" 👍 Nail on head!
You may have read, but Bulldog was only recorded because they needed something to play in the studio while they were filmed for a Lady Madonna video. That song was later dubbed over the film. In "And your bird can sing" the guitar solos were Paul and George playing in unison.
But, who played the guitar solo on Hey Bulldog? Now you have me thinking it was also both Paul and George, but there are people convinced it was one of the other...
John and Paul were very close friends… brothers…..always…. Brothers do fight sometimes but they always loved each other!❤️
I’ve never heard anybody say it, but I believe John and Paul were more alike than they were different
You’re right
They were Yin and Yang to each other.
According to Paul:
Paul: "I have to admit it's getting better."
John: "It can't get no worse."
They had in common the deaths of their mothers at the worst times of their lives.
And had in common that they were both writing songs before they met.
@@jnagarya519 They also both are British.
Paul is a song and dance man whereas John is a rocker and roller.
The Beatles' music has been imprinted on my DNA since I was a child. I can't remember what life was like before then!
.. can you imagine that Hey Bulldog " was a throwaway song??!...for the Beatles, of corse!!
I read that it was written, learned, and recorded in about a span of 10 hours.
I’ve always loved Bulldog. Paul’s bass is absolutely killer!
hearing the bass on Hey Bulldog makes me grin ear to ear..... always did.
Thank you, Lee, for reminding this very old man why I am so lucky to have grown up in the sixties with the best band of all time (my uncle bought me a “Beatles suit” in 1964. It’s still in my wardrobe).
I would have died for a Beatlles suit and also Beatle boots! I did have a Beatle cap, like the ones they wore in "Help!".
Hey Bulldog was one of my favorite Beatles songs ever since I heard it when I was a kid. And as I got older, and as a musician, and knowing more about how their lives would unfold, it just meant more and more to me. I love that it is piano-driven and it has so much tension to it, and yet it's hilarious when John and Paul just start goofing off on the dog motif. Despite later conflict, you shouldn't underestimate how close they all were. It had a lot to do with how tight they were.
So, u have a TINY bit of an idea of what a 14yrold felt when he saw&heard this band for the very 1st time, on their American tv debut, on The Ed Sullivan Show!? Then, for the next 6 years, he, along with literally the rest of the world, followed their every move, musically & whatever! We couldn't wait for their next release, whether it was a single or an album! And, everything seem to mature with each release, and, didn't realize, that he was also growing&maturing at the same time! When they stopped touring, (who stops touring?) it was a blow! But, they announced, they did it so they could focus more on their music! And we were happy for that! And, yes, their music took strides, were still so ahead of everyone, and it just blew us away! I've always loved their studio versions bc, like this version of AND YOUR BIRD CAN SING, these are rough cuts of what will lead to the polished studio versions! And, many bands would've taken some of their rough cuts as finished products! Not the Beatles! Everything they did was to THEIR exact specifications! When they split up, I, along with everyone else, was heartbroken! After their last release, we had NOTHING to look forward to! I was upset at them so I literally quit listening to them as solo artists and it took awhile b4 I consciously even made an effort to "listen" to them! I'm 74 now and it's been several decades that I finally allowed them into my life but, honestly, I'm happy ur one of many that are taking delight in discovering what we felt&witnessed so long ago! I think you might understand why we STILL hang on to their music! It's still young to us! It helped us grow into the ppl we are today! Keep on keeping on!❤
Wao, excelente comentario.
The very stoned version of And Your Bird Can Sing. 😅
Yes, that is definitely the THC version
Anytime a Beatles reaction video mentions George Martin, I have to give props. He truly was the fifth Beatle. Only fate could have matched him with the Beatles because no other producer would have added so much to the band's development and innovation. They fed off each other and the result was.... well, legendary.
Geoff Emerick deserves a nod as well. He was responsible for many innovative ideas that helped the Beatles further develop their sound. Emerick contributed in numerous ways such as close-micing the drums-which was prohibited by the studio at the time-and other instruments, putting blankets inside Ringo's bass drum to muffle the sound, as well as helping Lennon find ways to distort his voice on various recordings. I believe he invented ADT (Automatic Double Tracking) that was used on vocals to make them sound fuller.
@@tdgallagher218 agreed.
@@tdgallagher218 It was Ken Townsend who invented ADT .
@scottandrewbrass1931 I stand corrected. I had checked about ADT with Wikipedia beforehand and was certain it had referred to Geoff Emerick. It now mentions Ken Townsend, so perhaps Wiki revised the page after the fact. Thanks for the clarification.
@@tdgallagher218 👍
The bass in Your Bird can Sing is amazing!
Both songs the bass was kicking! God I love this band 😂👍
@@L33Reacts And those classic duet harmonies on And Your Bird Can Sing are just sublime!
I always get goosebumps when John sings You Can Talk To Me. You feel like you really could have. He was open to interacting with the public and that's what took his life.
That giggle track of “And Your Bird Can Sing” always makes me laugh. It’s still fun hearing them having such a good time.
Hey Bulldog is by far my favorite Beatles song. Thank you!
The Beatles brought so much joy to our lives and we couldn't wait for them ro put out new songs. My cousin had Sargent Peppers and we played over and over...people went crazy for it because it was unlike anything else, even their previous songs.
Now listen to "Hey Bulldog" again, and focus on the bass playing.
Les Claypool before there was a Les Claypool.
Paul at the top of his form.
Lead is not bad either.
I’m so glad you’re enjoying discovering the Beatles. As if their music wasn’t fully entertaining and satisfying, their story, their personalities, everything about them is fascinating! Ps the “middle stuff” is incredible. Another amazing thing about the Beatles is that every step they took forward musically and culturally, the majority of their fans followed. That’s rare also.
Hey Bulldog is a rocker one of my favs in the Beatles catalog always loved their clowning around it made it endearing ... they truly were best friends and it was the business side of the Beatles that did them in more than anything else basically it wasn't fun anymore.. and left them irritated and grumpy..so tempers were easily flared
This song has a special worth because shows every Beatle skills on playin their instruments. Plus this, the riff is amazingly innovative. But beyond all this, John's and Paul's vocals singing together are incredible powerfull.
"Hey Bulldog" was recorded in February of 1968 - during the same time period as "Lady Madonna" and "Across The Universe". The Beatles left for India to spend time with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi - shortly after recording these tracks. They would write most of the songs that would be on the White Album during their stay in India - and they began recording that double album after getting back from India. They also made their huge selling hit single ("Hey Jude"/"Revolution") during the summer of 1968 and released it on August 28, 1968. It became their longest running #1 song in the US - staying at the top for 9 weeks.
Lennons charisma was off the charts...they were all very charismatic guys
Back in the ‘90’s, in Dallas, there was an indie music station (I say “indie” coz the station was independent, not a lean towards the music it played) called “Fab 104” and all the dude played was everything Beatles. It was amazing. I mention it because as much as I loved the Beatles “Hey Bulldog” wasn’t exactly prominent and the first time I heard it was driving down the freeway listening to that station. I was like “this is the Beatles?” What a great track, and a great memory. I appreciate your reaction and my chance to reminisce
I actually have the part "You Can Talk to me" from this song as my ringtone. It does have a great riff.
You’re absolutely right. Stuck in my bones for 60 years now. Great reaction.
"Hey Bulldog" was not overlooked by us who grew up with them. What was overlooked later was the LP it is on.
Thank you for the clarification ☺️
The mix of 'Hey Bulldog' was vastly improved in 1999 with the release of Yellow Submarine Songtrack. In the original John's vocal was mixed way down in the verses for some reason. Along with this correction Neil Aspinall oversaw the unearthing of the Hey Bulldog video. The song took off in popularity thereafter. The song was also omitted from early versions of the Yellow Sub film in USA. So yes it was overlooked.
@@gettinhungrig8806 I still have my first-release of the "Yellow Submarine" vinyl LP. It was only overlooked by LATER GENERATIONS who, for "reasons," have a problem with the fact that "The Beatles" didn't limit themselves to the narrow-minded confines of LATER GENERATIONS, who MOCKED the SONG "Yellow Submarine" instead of understanding the obvious:
It is a CHILDREN'S song.
And Side 2 of the LP is all George Martin music -- and no "real" rock fan would listen to THAT crap.
The song has ALWAYS been on the "Yellow Submarine" LP -- which according to many LATER GENERATIONS is their worst LP. Therefore the song has ALWAYS been available. So it was "overlooked" by LATER GENERATIONS based on their own SELF-limitations.
And you should get your hearing tested, or learn to engage with a song instead of having to turn up the volume in order to hear it: I've never had any difficulty hearing Lennon's vocal in the original mix.
Last but not least: that the song sequence was NOT in the "Yellow Submarine" film got our attention, so we gave GREATER attention and focus to the song on the "Yellow Submarine" LP.
And Your Bird Can Sing giggles, makes me laugh 🙂 (I’ve been there)
Hey Bulldog, I’m so glad the footage was needed!
Thank you, Clay for putting these two songs together! The Beatles were being so free.
Lee, the animosity wasn’t deep because they were brothers! Thank you for diving deeply into Beatles! ❤
So-called "animosity": what happened was they got older, got married, had kids, bought and hung out in individual homes, and increasingly pursued individual interests, so didn't hang out as much together. (The "animosity" was over McCartney's efforts to keep it going, whereas John and George were losing interest.)
John explained it by quoting the title of an old song: "Those Wedding Bells are Breaking Up that Old Gang of Mine". But they do sound tired on the "Let it Be" LP.
@@jnagarya519 Yes. I understand it was life happening to all four…
Let It Be felt disjointed…
The Mark Lewisohn book you have there is the ‘extended special edition’ of The Beatles- All These Years- Tune In Volume 1. It has 1700 pages and , if you can believe it, only takes us up to the end of 1962. "Love Me Do" has been out for about 2 months. Beatles fans the world over have been waiting patiently for about a decade for Volume 2 . Mark Lewisohn says it is coming up, but impossible to predict when. Oh yeah, the book is beyond amazing. For casual fans, the regular edition is approx 800 pages.
Great book. Excellent way to start learning about The Beatles.
I love the riff on Hey Bulldog and although I probably heard it for the first time 50 years ago, I still find myself humming that riff out of the blue. And I agree, it is so heartwarming to see John and Paul singing together and having fun. It's also a reminder to me of how much they changed their sound and song writing in those few years they were together, by always wanting to push the envelope and do something new and different. This is why they, for me, stand out from all other bands; you never knew what to expect from them, and they just kept making incredible music. Thanks for your reactions - I love them.
Around 1997, my family would frequent a restaurant. Wonder Bar in Worcester Ma. They had an old school Jukebox with controls at every booth.
Put in 25¢ in the 1966 Seeburg SC1-4 Consolette "Wall Box"
I chose a Beatles song I had never heard... Hey Bulldog. The 45 rpm single record played from master system.
Amazing technology for the time dating back to the 1960s, not unlike the song itself.
The first time I heard Hey Bulldog.
Paul's Base line in Bulldog is amazing, especially for the 60s.
I first heard hey bulldog when I was was tripping , we played it over and over again 2006
Like all bands the four guys argued but always patched it up. They were like four brother who fought like cats and dogs.
When Brian Epstein passed away in 1967, The Beatles were without a manager, and they really didn’t know what to do because Brian had always been there for them.
As Ringo recently stated, without Paul, the band wouldn’t have made the last three albums. Paul was a workaholic and he took the reins and became the force that pushed them forward. He became the de-facto producer of the band.
As you can imagine the other three resented his role as they were all strong personalities. But Paul had to actually coax them to come into the studio to make an album.
The truth is that they all really loved one another, but like all bands, they broke up.
Hey Bull Dog is an example of how much fun they all had together and if you watch the movie Get Back, you’ll see that even up to the end there were many moments of fun and togetherness.
Paul and John worked out all of their differences and in the last few years of John’s life Paul visited him at the Dakota many times.
If you listen to John’s interview, which he gave to Rolling Stone the day before he was murdered, he stated that the band would not get together to play live, but if they had something to say, he was open to making another album.
A reunion would have been amazing, but at least we have an incredible body of work to enjoy over and over again. The Beatles are the GOAT. 🕊️❤️🎼
The fact that you chose one of my favs is a fever dream. Thank you so much
They were requests. both are a couple of my favorites!
Interesting .. watching them having fun playing their music
Excellent point about the deep cuts. When I was young, back in the Pleistocene, some of my favorite tracks were the B-sides.
LOVE HEY!BULLDOG!
If you like listening to The Beatles banter around in the recording studio, I put together the following medley from every source I could find:
The Beatles - Beatles Banter in the Recording Studio (isolated tracks) - th-cam.com/video/VweIV7TqDq0/w-d-xo.html
The Beatles - Beatles Banter in India (a much shorter version with pictures of The Beatles visiting India in 1968): th-cam.com/video/h7nwyR4FKgM/w-d-xo.html
You are so right. It is great seeing them playing & having fun. Takes me back to some great moments at gigs with bands, where everything just gelled, the crowd were bouncing the vibes back at the group, the lyrics meant something to us all, & the music flowed. Thanks Lee. Love Light & Music.
We Beatles fans really, really want the Beatles legacy to last long after we're gone, so we will bombard you with everything possible so you will do the same, including support you. We've done it with our kids and grandkids too. Thank you for humouring us - you make us very happy. Plus, I just think you're a sweetie. Cheers!
Do not suppose that these guys couldn't play live. Perfect every time.
Actually, not that much animosity except for small period after breakup. Majority of their relationship was very warm, as Paul and Ringo have continually attested to. And yes, I love this clip very much, because seeing the fun all four were having makes their music even more engaging and timeless.
What's great about the Hey Bulldog music video, they were supposed to make a music video/ music promotional film and mime to their song "Lady Madonna". For some odd reason they just decided to use the time to record John's new son Hey Bulldog. The music video was edited as Lady Madonna, thankfully all the unused footage was saved. 30 years later they rediscovered the complete film reels and made a music video for Hey Bulldog. This is only one of four footage of the group being filmed while recording a studio track [BEFORE filming for the Let It Be film]. The other songs being the Hey Jude rehearsals,, All You Need Is Love, and "And I Love Her".
I agree I always heard a James Bond vibe in this great song!
Notice during the dog barking impersonations you hear Paul mention careful, "I want to have grand children" as if a dog bite in the wrong place might put a stop to that. Their engineer said recording this was the last time they really enjoyed themselves in the studio. Maybe because it happened so quick.
There's plenty of footage in Get Back, that says otherwise.
@@robinfoster7597 hey, just reporting what geoff emerick said
"Don't look at me man. I only have grandchildren".
@@genegarrett3372 In the book he didn't actually write, you mean?
@@scottandrewbrass1931 Don't look at me, man. I only have 10 children.
Glad to have you on the Beatles plain man!
..."you think you know me but you haven't got a clue". Love that line.
Bulldog is one of my favorites! Cool riff for sure.
Elvis, Dylan and Beatles.
The holy trinity.
"Beatles," Dylan, Buddy Holly.
again reminded of what we missed because song lengths were restricted to fit between radio ads. "Hey Bulldog" could've been one hell of a jam...
God knows WHAT made them laugh!!!😂 The Beatles are on a league of their own!
Pot.
If someone put a gun to my head & said I had to pick my three top favorite Beatles` tunes (a near impossibility) "Hey Bulldog" would in there every time.
They were absolutely amazing 🤩
Weird and wild take but "And Your Bird Can Sing" is my favourite Beatles song. It just slaps.
It's definitely one of my favorites, but then I have many with them!
And Your Bird Can Sing was written by John, aimed at Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones, a friend/rival. The word "bird" was synonymous with "girl" or "girlfriend." The bird being referred to was singer Marianne Faithfull, who at the time was Mick's girlfriend. She recorded the song As Tears Go By, which was a big hit. It was written by Mick and Keith. The Stones also recorded a version but didn't release it as a single.
There are reports that the song was aimed at Frank Sinatra, who had insulted "The Beatles".
@@jnagarya519 This report must have come from Sinatra's son Ronan Farrow.
@@kevinpolito1529 Dunno. It was said to be a response to Sinatra insulting them and their music. (He later had nothing but praise for the song "Something," which he erroneously credited to Lennon-McCartney.)
Elvis too was intimidated by them, and -- drugged up and as "Fat Elvis" -- asked Nixon to have them deported. Jerk.
I love Hey Bulldog!
A couple of my favorite, lesser known Beatles songs. Great choices.
That was great Lee. Thanks, have never seen that one. There was sooo much documented on them. ❤😊
Glad you enjoyed ❤️ loved seeing the lads happy.
"Seeps into your soul", "Gets stuck in your bones" - yup.
This is why most American Beatle albums have different song lists. In England The Beatles early albums usually had 14 songs and the single was not on the album. The group thought it was unfair for their fans who had paid money for a single had to rebuy it on an album. In America the same album had only 11 or 12 songs. That way Capitol would accumulate unused tracks which added to singles would create a new album and make more profits.
Lee you need to watch Help, it’s a fun, goofy plot with some of their most stupendous tracks.
Ringo always sounded a bit different which he attributes to the fact he's a left handed drummer but played a kit set up for a right handed drummer. He wasn't as flashy as some but always played in a way that enhanced the track. For someone who only played one solo in his entire time with The Beatles it is noticeable that you can still recognise his drumming. Come Together and Get Back are particular favourites of mine.
I love the doubling on the piano, bass and guitar! It adds so many layers to the song!❤ BTW, this song was supposed to be called HEY, BULLFROG...until Paul started barking during the recording.
Not quite how/why it got changed, but it's all good. :)
I've heard this story before, it is pretty well known. When rehearsing, Paul started barking because he though John was say Bulldog in the 1st verse, but he says Bullfrog.. John used Bulldog in the song, but kept the original Bullfrog in the 1st verse, but changed to chorus to Bulldog from Bullfrog before they did the final take.
@phillydisco Yeah, I don't think that's how it happened. But, then, I read so many things that aren't true under both Beatles' and Beatles' solos comments. It's will how inaccurate so many things are about them.
That is close... It seems common with Beatles' lore for 'well-known stories' to lose a little in translation at times. Happens to me too.
Paul had seen John's notes he'd written up for the song, so he knew it was 'bullfrog'. Doesn't seem like he misheard the lyric when he had seen and read them from John's notes, and they had rehearsed it for so long.
He did misread a line in the song from John's notes that was ultimately kept in: measured out in news' became 'measured out in you'.
Paul made 'a barking sound' while John and he were both ad-libbing *on the final take*. They decided to change the title at that point.
This is from the Beatles' bible.
This songs video is that sweet spot between the white album & the rooftop songs.
emi is a global corporation. it owns several record labels throughoput the world. in britain the emi label is called "parlophone" and in the states it was "capitol records." "odeon" was the name of another emi label. in canada it was "capitol" and japan was the only country to release BOTH british and american versions of beatles' albums.
emi had no publishing rights to beatles songs. most beatle songs were published by "northern songs ltd." harrison wrote a song "only a northern song" that, like "hey bulldog" and "its all too much,' appeared on the "yellow submarine" album and in the film. emi had the rights to beatle RECORDINGS not the songs themselves. the beatles label "apple records," owned by the beatles corporation, launched in 1968 with the "hey jude/revolution" single, was a part of emi. but i don't know if it still is or if it went independent. thanks for the video.
You’re expressing everything we admire about them and the way they brought that kinda music to the world, and they’re immense popularity grabs you because they gave re world a new sound to music
A fab B-side from the middle period is "Rain". Ringo's best drumming ever!!! Great bass too. And for the first time backwards guitars.
Rain is incredible especially thinking that the actual recorded speed was by 2..
But i'd say She Said She Said doesnt let its place too
Hey Bulldog is one of my faves.
I remember that day! The sun peaked through at perfect timing!
I have never seen that video of hey bulldog before. Thank you so much.
I'm sure people have told you that throughout the Get Back sessions you can see them playing and creating music, being serious, goofing around, and some of the best Jam sessions. Let it Be was more vague. But good performances as well. But the jam session of "Dig it" was super awesome and was long. Both culminated in the Rooftop concert. It looks like when Peter Jackson made the Get Back videos he did not repeat a lot what was happening in the Let it Be film. There is a bit of overlap.
Thank you
I can never get sick of this Hey Bulldog video. I can watch Paul bop to that tambourine all day.😜
None of us saw these videos when they came out.
This is the 1st time zo have seen this.
The music of my childhood - always playing somewhere, on some radio...
I read a lot of books about the Beatles. They were very close in the beginning. The rift started between John and Paul mainly. The story goes that it started when Paul started writing and performing mega hits all by himself while in the Beatles. For example, “Yesterday.” Up to that point, the two always collaborated together on songs, so they could say that the album credits of Lennon/McCartney writing team was correct. So, when Paul came out with Yesterday, Lennon was pissed because he knew he couldn’t claim any part of the song. After that the competition began.
John and Paul do a lot of great cracking up while lip synching in the video for the song “We Can Work It Out.” John is being hysterical and Paul can’t hold it together. Good times!
Towards the end when they start barking and screaming it's their Producer George Martin who says "Quiet, Quiet." Then they go back to the chorus during the fade out. Just having fun in the studio. That song and Lady Madonna were the last two songs recorded before they took off to India, where they would write most of the White Album.
That "quite, quite" thing is not true.
EVERY track of EVERY LP was played on Top 40 AM radio. On local radio stations the LPs were #1 on BOTH LP and SINGLES charts.
THAT is only one measure of how MASSIVE their impact.
"Ticket to Ride" was TOWERING on mono AM radio.
I'm enjoying your exploration -- it almost brings me back to what it was like to anticipate a new single or LP. One didn't know what to expect next, and was always surprised and thrilled because it would be totally unpredictable and unexpected. And always an ADVANCE.
Yeah, don't limit yourself to the singles, or the half dozen or so that mostly get played. EVERY track of EVERY LP, and every single, is worth more than one listen.
And at core: they were fun -- and beyond that, joyous. And always the ENERGY! It's also in the PERFORMANCE.
I've done a bunch of full albums but they are only on patreon. Most of the later stuff. The first album. I have to get to rubber soul and help! And Yellow Submarine and such...
@@L33Reacts Don't buy the dismissals of "Beatles for Sale". My top three are:
"Beatles for Sale"
"Rubber Soul"
"The Beatles' (aka "White" album).
But in no fixed order.
"Beatles for Sale" shows where they came from (covers), where they were at that moment, and where they were going.
The "'Yesterday' and Today" LP was actually a good LP -- and it included tracks from "Revolver," which hadn't yet been released in the UK.
Basically as for US LPs: the first, on Capitol, "Meet The Beatles," had 12 tracks. That, and every Capitol LP, incorporated songs from UK LPs, and the most recent singles. And every LP after the first, up until "Sgt' Pepper's," had 11 tracks. "Sgt. Pepper's" was complete, except for the "inner groove" bit.
"The Beatles'" humor: they grew up on "Goon" comedy (that explains the humor on "The Beatles"). The next generation after the "Goons" had "Monty Python" and "Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band". (Harrison, in particular, had friendships with both of those.) If you do a Google search on "goon comedy" you'll find some . . .
Small world coincidences: George Martin produced the "Goons" recordings. Film director Richard Lester ("A Hard Day's Night" and "Help!") brought the "Goons" to TV. It was the "Goon" commonality that initially made the relationship between Martin and "The Beatles": after showing them around the studio during their first visit, Martin asked, "Is there anything you don't like?" and George Harrison responded, "Yeah, I don't like your tie."
So in virtually everything they recorded there is humor; you'll learn to hear it.
When asked during their first US visit whether they'd ever break up, the response was: "When it stops being fun."
Gotta disagree with you on the superiority of the "giggle version" . . . yes, it was delightful & it was intriguing to hear different chords emphasized, but listen to the final version again . . . Paul's bass line on the album version was one of his best ever. & the harmonizing lead guitar chords were absolutely beautiful. & yes, the final vocal harmonies were perfect. Again, the giggle version was cool, but it was basically just _different_ IMO...
Good observation about Bulldog having a James Bond kind of sound!
It definitely screams "Sean Connery bond title card music"... which is the best bond. Goldfinger. Dr.no. from Russia with love. God what a great series 👏
My pals and I were skeptical of this album (YS) when it came out since the Beatles were already broken up. This song, Hey Bulldog blew me away.
hey bulldog is fantastic
Paul McCartney's solo career, also with his band Wings for sure, it will be such a long and great emotional trip!!
I really like what you said about their songs getting "stuck in your bones" if not on first listen then on third or forth listen. That's happened to me more than a few times with this band. Thank you!
The facility they had, comes from hamburg, 12 hours of gigging and regular rehearsal will do it. When you open your mouth and what comes out is predictable and you can rely upon it, that feeling is magical!
I love Hey Bulldog and have for a long time. Wikipedia needs to catch up!
You know, the Beatles changed the world of music. It would be interesting to see you react to them in their different phases in one reaction. Like, She loves you, from their earliest stage. Drive my car, from the next stage when they began doing music that were good for real. A day in the life, where they took music to the next level, and Come together, from their last album. Just to see the progression of the band. I think of the first four albums as their boy band period. The next three up till Revolver as their middle period with music that would last and the rest as a gift to the world. Thanks for a great channel.
I bought a whole album of theirs just to get “Hey Bulldog”. I believe it was on The Yellow Submarine album, which I wasn’t crazy about. But I had to have Hey Bulldog.
I love John. He always brought the edge and the wacky humor to their music.
FYI, there is also a non giggling version of that take on the Super Deluxe set. The outtakes of Revolver on the Super deluxe set are some.
Both great Lennon songs. Weed induced giggling on And Your Bird. Hey Bulldog is a gem. Complex and with some killer bass from Paul and that excellent riff.
Paul had an infectious giggle, probably weed-inspired. 😀
they were the best at what they did and they were the most popular at what they did
That bass! Wow