I learned Something on harmonica this afternoon. It sounds wierd, but pretty good. Come Together is really fun to play on harmonica.

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[QUOTE]Originally Posted by [B]robo2448[/B]
[I]I learned Something on harmonica this afternoon. It sounds wierd, but pretty good. Come Together is really fun to play on harmonica[/I].[/QUOTE]
I wish I knew how to play the harmonica.

Playing live shows would definitely be fun, but I would definitely thrive on working in the studio. I love the concept of experimentation which the studio allows you to do. I don't think I'd find many things more fun than tinkering with my songs until I thought they were perfect.

EDIT: Two "definitely's" in one sentence really hammers the point home doesn't it?:p

I think I would greatly enjoy both, depending on what style of music I played. The thought of jamming live in a Cream sense really sounds awesome, but experimenting in the studio the way the Beatles did with their later stuff fascinates me.

[QUOTE=magicbus]I think I would greatly enjoy both, depending on what style of music I played. The thought of jamming live in a Cream sense really sounds awesome, but experimenting in the studio the way the Beatles did with their later stuff fascinates me.[/QUOTE]

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It would be very interesting. Performing is fun but experimenting in the studios like The Beatles would be awesome.

[QUOTE=guitrguy]Sad thing is the second disc always falls out of my rotation, but Sexie Sadie is awesome.[/QUOTE]


Ya same here man.The full White album is so trippy...it just seems to go up and down and all around different muscial genres.Just listen to "Goodnight" or "Cry baby cry".Brilliant.

Number 9. Number 9. Number 9. Number 9.

That song seriously creeped me out the first time I listened to it all the way through. I wanted to turn it off so many times but forced myself not to.

The white album is incredible.

Did ya'll know that Paul played drums on Back in U.S.S.R?

I actually did know that. One of my favourite comments regarding that instance:

Journalist: John, is Ringo the best drummer in the world?
John: Ringo isn't even the best drummer in the band.

b-b-burn!

Ringo did kinda suck...

but he fit in good

Haha. Yeah I read that somewhere.

Meh I really don't know much about drumming so I can't even really comment on his skill. I wouldn't have it any other way than John, Paul, George and Ringo though.

Yeah.

So Paul was the better drummer? Right?

Amen

now who was it who asked such a dumb question?

What?

I meant who was it that asked if ringo was the best drummer?

[QUOTE]So Paul was the better drummer? Right?[/QUOTE]

Yes.

[QUOTE]now who was it who asked such a dumb question?[/QUOTE]

I dunno exactly. Some star-struck journalist I suppose.

Man, what's with all the Ringo bashing? He may not be the best drummer of all time, but he's still was the one of the best of that time frame.

No He's not

[QUOTE=Britton]No He's not[/QUOTE]

Could you imagine if The Beatles kept Pete Best?

I could imagine a lot of lame jokes involving his last name would show up.

[QUOTE=Magical_Mystery_Tour]but he's still was the one of the best of that time frame.[/QUOTE]

I'll gave you that until 1966 (maybe). Because then Baker and Moon showed up on the scene.

What about bonham?

He was good but never anywhere near the best ask
any drummer in the world and they'll tell you that

Led Zeppelin didn't form until 1968, so I wouldn't count him until then.

No matter what you say, he's been extremely successful, and also proves you don't have to be a virtuoso to be in one of the biggest bands ever.

[QUOTE=Lunch]Led Zeppelin didn't form until 1968, so I wouldn't count him until then.[/QUOTE]


When did this interview take place?

And no you don't have to be incredibly talantad to have a great band

[QUOTE=RobJones]No matter what you say, he's been extremely successful, and also proves you don't have to be a virtuoso to be in one of the biggest bands ever.[/QUOTE]

None of the Beatles are exactly "virtuosos" of their instruments.

But George is incredibly talented.

just cause ringo isnt a flashy drummer doesnt mean he isnt good, he kept a steady beat, didnt try to out do himself, he did exactly what a drummer should do, and drummers that can actually keep a beat are becoming ever more rare.
the beatles were virtuoso song writers without a doubt....

[QUOTE=JonG]But George is incredibly talented.[/QUOTE]
yeah you have to give george a lot of credit, he was the most artful soloist i have ever heard, hendrix and clapton were incredible and on a completely different level technically, but harrison just sounded so natural and right... except on all you need is love, its beyond me what happened there.

[QUOTE=JonG]But George is incredibly talented.[/QUOTE]

yeaok.

[QUOTE=rojo01]just cause ringo isnt a flashy drummer doesnt mean he isnt good, he kept a steady beat, didnt try to out do himself, he did exactly what a drummer should do, and drummers that can actually keep a beat are becoming ever more rare.
the beatles were virtuoso song writers without a doubt....[/QUOTE]

123 man, 123.

[QUOTE=Britton]When did this interview take place?

And no you don't have to be incredibly talantad to have a great band[/QUOTE]

What are you talking about? I never said the Beatles weren't a great band, I'm just saying that Ringo is hardly one of the best drummers of his time period.

[QUOTE=Lunch]What are you talking about? I never said the Beatles weren't a great band, I'm just saying that Ringo is hardly one of the best drummers of his time period.[/QUOTE]

Every band needs a member that isn't very flashy, one who is just happy to be there, and thats Ringo. He kept a quick, up-tempo beat and never did any flashy drum solo's. Above all else, he was a key part of the Beatles. Would it have worked as well with "John Paul George and insert horrible name here?"

Alot of people like to say Ringo was a poor drummer whilst only looking back into the 60's. What most people dont realize is that he grew and became and even better drummer. You can hear in alot of the later albums (The White Album, Abbey Road & Let it Be) that he really stepped his drumming up a notch. Songs specifically like "Helter Skelter" "Yer Blues" "Ive Got a Feeling" and "Oh Darling" really show his true ability. Theres still a handful of other songs.

Also, I saw Mr. McCartney in columbus Ohio on the 22nd of October, and let me just say, it was the most incredible performance i have ever seen. 3 hours, non stop, no intermitions, just straight live hits.

Some of the noteables were "Fixing a hole" (Done solo on piano) "I will" (solo Acoustic) "Please Please Me" and "Helter Skelter". I highly suggest buying the DvD when it comes out. Youll thank yourself for doing so.
(Or you could always buy a bootleg tape off of Ebay)

[QUOTE=Magical_Mystery_Tour]Every band needs a member that isn't very flashy, one who is just happy to be there, and thats Ringo. He kept a quick, up-tempo beat and never did any flashy drum solo's. Above all else, he was a key part of the Beatles. Would it have worked as well with "John Paul George and insert horrible name here?"[/QUOTE]
Probably. If Ringo had never been in it, John Paul George and Pete would've been the names. Why does the name matter at all?

Ringo is probably one of the best drummers in terms keeping time. His style was very simple but he kept time and fit in perfectly with the music.

George was the most instrumentally talented Beatle IMO, he was great at so many instruments. Paul was a great bassist and a great pianist. He also played guitar and as previously mentioned, drummed on Back in the USSR. John was a very solid musician, but was not as instrumentally talented as George and Paul. Then you have to factor in songwriting talent.

Hi everybody! I'm new here but have always loved reading your views!..
I would like to point out that Paul McCartney actually may have recorded a few of the drum tracks for Ringo. Paul can play all instruments also in one interview John was asked "Is Ringo the best drummer in the world?" and John replied as a joke, "He isn't even the best drummer in the band!"