The Beatles.

[ando]

I quite realize how influential they have been for over 60 years and respect them as I would any other group of musicians. But their music doesn't move me. Couple of cute (what I consider) novelty numbers are catchy and their "experimentation" with "World Music" is equally as novel but, frankly, forgettable. I'd much rather hear ragas, for instance, performed by the everyday practioners of the art than a Beatles excursion.

However, I've greatly admired them as individual artist/musicians over the years, particularly John, Paul and George. Their solo projects are among some of my favorite albums. I suppose those accomplishments couldn't have occurred without the gestation period of The Beatles but at least they got there.   

[Karl Henning]

I quite realize how influential they have been for over 60 years and respect them as I would any other group of musicians. But their music doesn't move me. Couple of cute (what I consider) novelty numbers are catchy and their "experimentation" with "World Music" is equally as novel but, frankly, forgettable. I'd much rather hear ragas, for instance, performed by the everyday practioners of the art than a Beatles excursion.

However, I've greatly admired them as individual artist/musicians over the years, particularly John, Paul and George. Their solo projects are among some of my favorite albums. I suppose those accomplishments couldn't have occurred without the gestation period of The Beatles but at least they got there.   

Which are your favorite solo albums?

[Pohjolas Daughter]

Who is the poster and what do you know about her musical background?

PD

[ando]

Which are your favorite solo albums?

All Things Must Pass, George Harrison
Band on the Run, Paul McCartney
Double Fantasy, John Lennon

Did find an interesting album-by-album retrospective in their own words. Pretty cool and brief. 

[Pohjolas Daughter]

...and @Brian...well, I don't think that (these days anyway) that I really have a favorite.  Probably, years and years (Many) ago, I probably would have said Paul; however, I've really come to appreciate their different voices and approaches to music/views on life, politics, etc. ...particularly George and John.  How could you not like their songs?  Ringo is the one that I know the least of in terms of his music.

PD

[Karl Henning]

All Things Must Pass, George Harrison
Band on the Run, Paul McCartney
Double Fantasy, John Lennon

All solid. Nice!

[Karl Henning]

Who is the poster and what do you know about her musical background?

PD

I know nothing as yet, PD. In fact, I've paused the vid for the time being.

[Pohjolas Daughter]

I know nothing as yet, PD. In fact, I've paused the vid for the time being.

I found this:  https://en.everybodywiki.com/Aimee_Nolte

PD

p.s.  And me too...as it's rather long!

[San Antone]

My favorite single released by the Beatles was Paperback Writer b/w Rain - but tied with Strawberry Fields Forever b/w Penny Lane.

[Karl Henning]

I found this:  https://en.everybodywiki.com/Aimee_Nolte

PD

p.s.  And me too...as it's rather long!

It pretty much rolls along, though. Not the deepest dive, but an enjoyable pastime.

[Karl Henning]

Did find an interesting album-by-album retrospective in their own words. Pretty cool and brief. 

Fun.

[Pohjolas Daughter]

Paul McCartney reunited with guitar stolen 51 years ago.

"Sir Paul McCartney has been reunited with the bass guitar he used on Beatles hits including Love Me Do and She Loves You, 51 years after it was stolen from the back of a van in London."

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68312355

PD

[Karl Henning]

Paul McCartney reunited with guitar stolen 51 years ago.

"Sir Paul McCartney has been reunited with the bass guitar he used on Beatles hits including Love Me Do and She Loves You, 51 years after it was stolen from the back of a van in London."

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68312355

PD

Nice!

[San Antone]

Now, if only I could be reunited with my upright bass that was stolen out of a van in NYC 42 years ago, the circle would be complete.

  

[Pohjolas Daughter]

Now, if only I could be reunited with my upright bass that was stolen out of a van in NYC 42 years ago, the circle would be complete.

  

Augh!  I'm so sorry!

PD

[Szykneij]

Now, if only I could be reunited with my upright bass that was stolen out of a van in NYC 42 years ago, the circle would be complete.

  

Not the easiest instrument to hide under your coat.

[Karl Henning]

OT @Pohjolas Daughter your in box is full. thanks for yr msg
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[Pohjolas Daughter]

OT @Pohjolas Daughter your in box is full. thanks for yr msg
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Sorry about that!  Have deleted a bit...more to do.

PD

[Pohjolas Daughter]

OT @Pohjolas Daughter your in box is full. thanks for yr msg
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Should be room now.

PD

[Karl Henning]

I found this:  https://en.everybodywiki.com/Aimee_Nolte

PD

p.s.  And me too...as it's rather long!

One item that was news to me: I had heard a Rahsaan Roland Kirk track, "High Heel Sneakers:

It's so funked out, it hadn't occurred to me that there might be an R&B original, so a tip of the hat to Ms. Nolte!