Since no one else will say it, I will. The Beatles sucked and so does dry wine.
I agree with the OP. He's a smart man.....
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May 31, 2019, 08:47 PM
vinnybass
First I'll say, I like pop music, but the Beatles aren't my favorite by a long shot.
With that said, I'll cite this as the reason I believe McCartney is due his accolades. This composition is assessed far better in the link than I could.
The fact that the complexity of this tune could be presented so simply and (IMO) amusingly is testament to his prowess.
BTW, I like cabernet. As always, opinions vary.
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May 31, 2019, 08:58 PM
shovelhead
And while disliking their earlier albums and losing interest in anything they did it all changed with Sgt. Pepper's
At first it too did not make an impression on me, I pretty much ignored it. Until one day in driver's education class. I still remember it, we were on State at William Streets, downtown Ann Arbor in the summer of 1967. WJR was analyzing the album, forgot who's show it was and they started playing "When I'm 64". Well at 15 you think that is a million years away, our instructor said "It's really not that far off". He was a great instructor, used to take his students to breakfast or lunch depending if the class met at that time. And we could obviously listen to the radio, he wanted us to experience driving as it really was.
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May 31, 2019, 10:19 PM
mr kablammo
Frank Zappa said that the Shaggs are better than the Beatles. The Ruttles... maybe. Here's the Shaggs...
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May 31, 2019, 10:28 PM
Ripley
quote:
Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL: Cannot agree with that. I am older than you. Everybody looked like that back then. Look at Sly and the Family Stone or the exciting series, Mod Squad. LOL
It was a hell of a time to be a H.S. kid for so many reasons. The Beatles were in the middle of it all so there's that. I'm glad I was there for it. Wine really sucks.
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May 31, 2019, 10:32 PM
SevenPlusOne
I always call them the Shitty Beatles.
I've never drank, so no idea about wine.
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May 31, 2019, 10:50 PM
the Hudge
I can not disagree with the op.
June 01, 2019, 01:06 AM
chongosuerte
Wine, horrid.
Beatles, good.
Rum, and anything with a fiddle, better.
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June 01, 2019, 01:37 AM
Rey HRH
Complaining about the Beatles? In 2019?
Don't worry. I don't think they are going to get everybody back together for a comeback tour.
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June 01, 2019, 07:17 AM
Micropterus
quote:
Originally posted by Rey HRH: Complaining about the Beatles? In 2019?
Don't worry. I don't think they are going to get everybody back together for a comeback tour.
I wanted to make sure I didn't experience karma. That's why I wanted so long. Oh, and that new movie, "Yesterday." (Which actually looks kinda funny.)
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June 01, 2019, 07:23 AM
Ronin1069
To the OP:
Congrats on creating a genuine clickbait thread.
You don’t like The Beatles? Cool.
But the influence that The Beatles, and to a lesser extent The Beach Boys and Harry Nilsson had on music is incalculable.
To say they “sucked” is an ignorant statement.
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June 01, 2019, 07:51 AM
kz1000
On the cusp of fame, Sept '62 they had no peers live.
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“Description: Jack Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter in an English seaside town whose dreams of fame are rapidly fading, despite the fierce devotion and support of his childhood best friend, Ellie. After a freak bus accident during a mysterious global blackout, Jack wakes up to discover that The Beatles have never existed. Performing songs by the greatest band in history to a world that has never heard them, Jack becomes on overnight sensation with a little help from his agent.”
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June 01, 2019, 10:22 AM
Denny220
I preferred the Dave Clark Five rather than the Beatles. But then again I didn't like Stroh's beer either. I guess I was quite the contrarian back then.
June 01, 2019, 10:33 AM
smschulz
I never say "sucked" when it comes to music tastes. I think the Beatles are/were the most influential Rock Band in history. However, they were/are no where near my favorite.
Wine tastes vary - don't drink it then.
June 01, 2019, 11:29 AM
V-Tail
quote:
Originally posted by Ronin1069:
the influence that The Beatles . . . had on music is incalculable.
To say they “sucked” is an ignorant statement.
Nah, not "ignorant statement." It's an opinion. Everybody is entitled to one.
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June 01, 2019, 11:48 AM
sandman76
I like the Abbey Road album. A few other Beatles songs as well. They were influential even though some of their stuff did suck.
Wine, or liking it is entirely a taste thing. I fucking love single malt scotch and bourbon. Some people don't. Wine , I can take it or leave it but it usually best with food.
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June 01, 2019, 11:57 AM
bendable
I respect your opinion, ( even if I don't agree)
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June 01, 2019, 11:59 AM
P220 Smudge
Do you like The Rolling Stones?
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June 01, 2019, 01:02 PM
ZSMICHAEL
quote:
Do you like The Rolling Stones?
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Nah he is probably a Boy George fan. Just kidding, I would suspect Duran Duran and Sting. IDK he is playing it close to his vest.