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robo2448 09-08-2005 02:32 PM

[QUOTE=sandman420]Its an amazing song. Come Together is about the Beatles each verse describes each of them.[/QUOTE]

I don't think so. Timothy Leary, an LSD pioneer back in the day, was running for president or some other political office and he asked John Lennon to write him a campaign song around the slogan "Come Together" John couldn't think of anything so he just wrote this nonsense song around the slogan. I'm pretty sure that's what the Beatles Anthology said about it.

I've also heard that the lyrics are just a sexual joke by John.

sandman420 09-08-2005 04:19 PM

[QUOTE=robo2448]I don't think so. Timothy Leary, an LSD pioneer back in the day, was running for president or some other political office and he asked John Lennon to write him a campaign song around the slogan "Come Together" John couldn't think of anything so he just wrote this nonsense song around the slogan. I'm pretty sure that's what the Beatles Anthology said about it.

I've also heard that the lyrics are just a sexual joke by John.[/QUOTE]

The song started out to be for Timothy Leary as a campaign song. Although, the lyrics seem to be talking about each of them

BlackDeathMetalJazz or really ANYTHING else please- 09-08-2005 05:04 PM

[QUOTE]I don't think so. Timothy Leary, an LSD pioneer back in the day, was running for president or some other political office and he asked John Lennon to write him a campaign song around the slogan "Come Together" John couldn't think of anything so he just wrote this nonsense song around the slogan. I'm pretty sure that's what the Beatles Anthology said about it. [/QUOTE] It was for Cal. govenor I think. I had no idea it was Leary though. That's cool as hell! I'd vote for him at least but I think Nixon threw him out or something because he took him as a threat. :rolleyes:

Leper 09-08-2005 11:43 PM

Most of you probably already know this, but apparently Coca Cola filed a law-suit against the Beatles way back in the day for mentioning their product name in "Come Together." I couldn't believe how stupid they'd be the first time I heard that. You're getting free advertising from the biggest rock band in the world, and you don't want the song to be allowed on the radio?? Makes no sense whatsoever.

Special Brew 09-08-2005 11:47 PM

[QUOTE=leppermessiah]Most of you probably already know this, but apparently Coca Cola filed a law-suit against the Beatles way back in the day for mentioning their product name in "Come Together." I couldn't believe how stupid they'd be the first time I heard that. You're getting free advertising from the biggest rock band in the world, and you don't want the song to be allowed on the radio?? Makes no sense whatsoever.[/QUOTE]
The Beatles were rock music, which was looked down upon by many and Coca-Cola probably wanted to promote a wholesome family type appearance.

Illmatic 09-08-2005 11:48 PM

[QUOTE=leppermessiah]Most of you probably already know this, but apparently Coca Cola filed a law-suit against the Beatles way back in the day for mentioning their product name in "Come Together." I couldn't believe how stupid they'd be the first time I heard that. You're getting free advertising from the biggest rock band in the world, and you don't want the song to be allowed on the radio?? Makes no sense whatsoever.[/QUOTE]

As Damien Rhodes says, Coca-Cola was trying to maintain a kind of "wholesome" image, and by the time Abbey Road came out, the Beatles were anything but wholesome.

Speaking of Abbey Road, I think "Something" is my favorite Beatles song.

Leper 09-08-2005 11:53 PM

Ya I guess that's true. Coca Cola's still pretty much that way as far as marketing goes. Completely unlike Pepsi (Britney Spears, Dave Chappelle, Beyonce marketing)

Mean Mr Mustard 09-09-2005 12:03 AM

Sorry off topic, but That is just an "image" they want. Coca-Cola exploits workers in South America. Very "Wholesome"

Illmatic 09-09-2005 12:06 AM

[QUOTE=Mean Mr Mustard]Sorry off topic, but That is just an "image" they want. Coca-Cola exploits workers in South America. Very "Wholesome"[/QUOTE]

No one here ever said that Coca-Cola was a wholesome and honest company, nor did we want to hear your Rage Against the Machine-inspired rant.

Mean Mr Mustard 09-09-2005 12:50 AM

[QUOTE=Illmatic]No one here ever said that Coca-Cola was a wholesome and honest company, nor did we want to hear your Rage Against the Machine-inspired rant.[/QUOTE]

1. I know.

2. I dont like Rage Against The Machine

3.Rage Against The Machine is about Government I am talking about a Corporation.

4. It wasnt really a rant :)

Special Brew 09-09-2005 12:55 AM

It was slightly out of place though.

Mean Mr Mustard 09-09-2005 01:17 AM

Ok then just forget about it. :)

Back to more Beatles chatter. :thumb:

blue3 09-09-2005 01:31 AM

I like RATM.. Anyways, I learned Come Together and a bunch of other Beatles songs on guitar a few days ago.

Flaminghotchino 09-09-2005 10:14 AM

Come Together is one of those songs thats just cool. It's not a bad song in particular, but it doesn't really invoke any feeling, it just has a cool feel to it.
I haven't really given AR a good listen so my opinion on it isn't the best I suppose..

All I need is..Sgt Peppers, MMT, Revolver, and Rubber Soul.. =)

DeusExMachina 09-09-2005 02:19 PM

[QUOTE=Flaminghotchino]Come Together is one of those songs thats just cool. It's not a bad song in particular, but it doesn't really invoke any feeling, it just has a cool feel to it.
I haven't really given AR a good listen so my opinion on it isn't the best I suppose..

All I need is..Sgt Peppers, MMT, Revolver, and Rubber Soul.. =)[/QUOTE]
Need as in you couldn't live without them, or as in you don't own them? If you don't own, I can upload later, but I'm assuming you have them, because those are the best ones.

I agree about Come Together. It's not an amazing song, but it's fun to listen to.

Seafroggys 09-09-2005 03:04 PM

[QUOTE=leppermessiah]What's your favourite song on Abbey Road Seafroggys?[/QUOTE]

Probably Here Comes the Sun. But other kick *** songs include Oh Darling, I want you, Polythene Pam, and Then End. Other absolutly fantastic songs inlcude Come Together, Something, Octopus's Garden, Mean Mr. Mustard, She Came in through the bathroom window, Carry that weight....

okay I"m gonna list the entire album, I gotta stop.

Illmatic 09-09-2005 03:09 PM

I'm really not fond of Sgt. Pepper's :-\

I can respect it, but I just plain don't like it at all.

I listen to Revolver, Rubber Soul, Abbey Road, Magical Mystery Tour, parts of The White Album, and I have to wonder why Sgt. Pepper's was such a huge miss (and, along those lines, how it got so big).

Walrus Gumboot 09-09-2005 03:09 PM

[QUOTE=Illmatic]No one here ever said that Coca-Cola was a wholesome and honest company, nor did we want to hear your Rage Against the Machine-inspired rant.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Damien Rhodes]It was slightly out of place though.[/QUOTE]

/uneccessary flaming

I love the lyrics in Come Together. Of course you could probably tell


/Should change name to Mojo Filter
/Wanted to change it to China Cat Sunflower but the name was taken by my friend who only made four posts

Jacaranda 09-09-2005 04:12 PM

Ohhh, Mojo Filter is a good name.

DeusExMachina 09-09-2005 04:18 PM

Mojo Filter is a very cool name. I was thinking for a bit of changing my name, but I don't know what I would change it to.

Does anyone else think Her Majesty is a really cool song? I mean, it's short and simple, but I really like it. I think it's the perfect ending.

Jacaranda 09-09-2005 04:27 PM

My favorite song from AR is She Came In Through the Bathroom Window, such a great song I wish it was longer. But everything after Because seems to sound like a long song they flow really well.

robo2448 09-09-2005 04:36 PM

Mine is Octupus's Garden or Here Comes the Sun. I think I might have already said that like a page ago though.

Jacaranda 09-09-2005 04:39 PM

Ya I we talked about that not long ago but I was to busy being a Negative Nancy.

dr._feelgood 09-09-2005 05:10 PM

Never heard of Smokin' Mojo Filters. I've been listening to the Beatles a lot lately.

NP: Happiness Is A Warm Gun :thumb:

Johnlennon11 09-09-2005 05:23 PM

bang bang shoot shoot *Closes eyes tilts head back while holding my index fingers up and moving them back and forth*

BludgeonySteve 09-09-2005 06:05 PM

[QUOTE=Seafroggys]Probably Here Comes the Sun. But other kick *** songs include Oh Darling, I want you, Polythene Pam, and Then End. Other absolutly fantastic songs inlcude Come Together, Something, Octopus's Garden, Mean Mr. Mustard, She Came in through the bathroom window, Carry that weight....

okay I"m gonna list the entire album, I gotta stop.[/QUOTE]

Hehe. It's jam packed with great songs.

Here Comes The Sun is my favorite song from it.

thickasabrick 09-09-2005 06:26 PM

Here Comes the Sun is one of my favourite songs of all time, although it's probably not my favourite Beatles song. I love playing it on guitar except I lost my capo so it's not the same anymore.

DeusExMachina 09-09-2005 06:30 PM

I'm usually to lazy to grab a capo when I play Here Comes the Sun, so I use barre chords instead of open chords so I can stay in key.

Walrus Gumboot 09-09-2005 06:37 PM

[QUOTE=DeusExMachina]Mojo Filter is a very cool name. I was thinking for a bit of changing my name, but I don't know what I would change it to.

Does anyone else think Her Majesty is a really cool song? I mean, it's short and simple, but I really like it. I think it's the perfect ending.[/QUOTE]


DeusExMachina is definatly one of the better names on this forum

I am barre chord challenegd

BludgeonySteve 09-09-2005 09:43 PM

[QUOTE=thickasabrick]Here Comes the Sun is one of my favourite songs of all time, although it's probably not my favourite Beatles song. I love playing it on guitar except I lost my capo so it's not the same anymore.[/QUOTE]

Ouch. No capo, no HCTS unless you're really awesome at barres.


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