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White Album, when's your last listen?

Okay, I have a vinyl copy purchased in 68 or 69 which of course was worn out long ago. Now I'm on my second cd copy after one of my daughters "borrowed" my first copy, and my grandson is listening to it now.
Well the other night I popped in the first cd and sat down to listen. When it finished I hit play again. The music truly is timeless. The next night I did the same with cd #2.
Absolutely wonderful stuff. The biggest surprise was on the song "I Will." My "BeatleSong" book says this was recorded by Paul and Ringo with Ringo on drums and backing vocal and Paul playing the rest. While listening I noticed Paul mimicking the bass line with "doo doo doo" in the right speaker. Impossible to guess how many times I've listened to this through speakers or headphones but never noticed this before, wow.
Think I'll try Sgt. Pepper next.
timrhu
lindisfarne
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When you have 3 of the best songsmiths in rock history, it is hard not to be at the top of the heap. No other group I can think of has 3 great writers.

They were the best of the best. Always will be.

With specific reference to the White Album, I think I'll echo Ringo's sentiments. It is their best work.
timrhu OP
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Although Abbey Road gets my vote as the best album side of all time, The White album is my favorite Beatles album. Probably because the music is so diverse and there is so much of it. Yes there are a lesser quality Beatles' songs on The White album but the abundance of truly magical numbers make up for them.
It's also my sentimental favorite as I purchased my copy shortly after its release. The photos and poster with lyrics were a major plus at that time.
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mapman
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I've listened to a lot of music over the years + have many favorites. I always find I come back to the Beatles body of work as my reference standard... the all time best + timeless.

"I Will" is an all time classic love song...one of the many great lesser known Beatles tunes. It is in my mind a perfect piece of art/pop. It is hard to beat for what it is, yet, due to the volume of great music they produced, "I Will" seldom makes any top Beatles song countdown lists...amazing!

If you have small kids, I recommend singing them this one regularly before bedtime.....

If you can make out the "doo doo doo" bass line clearly, that's a good indicator that your system is doing some things pretty well.
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abucktwoeighty
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I have a friend whose father gave him the original copy, still sealed. He told me about it when I was talking about my system one day. He is not an audiophile, and his system is lo-fi. I told him to hang on to it, keep it sealed. He knows what it's worth, and will.
cmo
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I can never decide what my favorite Beatles record is..... I go through phases. Sometimes I won't listen to their music for weeks and then I can't get enough.

I think they are still the most important, and profound musical influence for me..... And that's even when I factor in Louis Armstrong, Robert Johnson, Bob Dylan, The Stones, Miles, etc...... Probably crazy, but I think it's just that they are a huge part of my growing up (and they had all gone solo by the time I was three).

Chris

PS Does anyone else think that Paul absolutely rocked the super bowl a couple years back?!? THose halftime shows usually suck...... But Paul... Guy had it going on!
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