[QUOTE=guitrguy]The influence was also reversed. I remember reading an article say ing the they were really impressed with The Beatles, when they came to America.[/QUOTE]

I saw a series of movies (the History of Rock and Roll) that had Brian Wilson saying that when the Beatles came to America the Beach Boys were starting to be eclipsed by them, so the Beach Boys had to do something to make themselves musically better than the Beatles(IMO they didn't quite succeed), and that inspired them to make Pet Sounds.

[QUOTE=jeremy_a]Better than John Lennon?[/QUOTE]

In my opinion, yes.

[QUOTE=DeusExMachina]In my opinion, yes.[/QUOTE]

wait are we talking about paul or harrison?

Harrison, when were we talking about Paul?

We never mentioned Paul's solo career too much.

I've never heard anything from Paul's solo career...although my dad asked me if I'd want to go to a Paul McCartney concert if he comes around this area again(which I would love to go to)

*just had to add this in, Michigan City/Westville, IN was on the news!(that's where I live) 20-26 inches of snow baby! with more coming soon :D )*

yea ur right, it wasn't that spectacular. ringo, now there's a solo career... the conductor on thomas the tank engine. ah i love ringo!

[QUOTE=xxxRoCkJuNkiExxx]I've never heard anything from Paul's solo career...although my dad asked me if I'd want to go to a Paul McCartney concert if he comes around this area again(which I would love to go to)

*just had to add this in, Michigan City/Westville, IN was on the news!(that's where I live) 20-26 inches of snow baby! with more coming soon :D )*[/QUOTE]
Paul's most famous hit, although not a solo career was Band On The Run

or the song "Live and Let Die", that was pretty famous.

[QUOTE=Kingadamx]or the song "Live and Let Die", that was pretty famous.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, but that was a soundtrack :p

I still like Paul. He's an awesome guy. A little bit of a control freak (a la Waters) but not nearly as bad, and he got over it. Plus, he was just a cool guy all around.

[QUOTE=guitrguy]I like MMT more then Abbey Road, but don't get me wrong Abbey Road is awesome. I think songs like [B]I'm Only Sleeping[/B], [B]Blue Jay Way[/B], Your Mother Should Know are what gives MMT.
Especially the bolded songs.[/QUOTE]

I'm only sleeping is on Revolver, and god there is something about that song thats just soo... well, it might be my favorite on revolver

Don't forget paul's "Silly Love Songs" I love the bass on that

If there is no mention of paul's solo career, then there is NONE of Ringo's
I think my parents saw him in '94 or so, and he may have come out with a new album quite recnetly
Poor old ringo haha

Ringo had one solo album that I know of, it was just called "ringo"

Ringo is more for show, I think. I wouldn't say his solo career is exactly mind blowing. It's just funny little music.

technically those songs are really from McCartney & Wings

[QUOTE=DeusExMachina]Ringo is more for show, I think. I wouldn't say his solo career is exactly mind blowing. It's just funny little music.[/QUOTE]
like yellow submarine

Ringo sang on Octopus's Garden. So we know he can sing. He's not much in the ways of songwriting though.

I really like The Beatles. I definitely like John the most then George. I don't like Paul is much, because his songs are just not as interesting to me. I think Lennon just had more of an edge to him. As for favorite albums, I'd say that they would be Abbey Road, Rubber Soul, and Revolver. Favorite songs would be Nowhere Man, Octopus's Garden, and Help!.

Ringo didn't do all the singing on Octopus' Garden. He only had a 5 note range. So, he really can't even sing all that well. Or so I'm told.

that heavy british accent doesn't help much either

[QUOTE=Little_wing]that heavy british accent doesn't help much either[/QUOTE]George's accent was pretty heavy.

George was a super genius. Ringo wasn't so much.

[QUOTE=guitrguy]George's accent was pretty heavy.[/QUOTE]
not nearly as heavy as Ringo's

I don't know why everybody says ringo is a great drummer, he is ok but not the best. all his beats are basically the same.

[QUOTE=Little_wing]I don't know why everybody says ringo is a great drummer, he is ok but not the best. all his beats are basically the same.[/QUOTE]
I'd like to know the "everybody" you are refering to.

I think he was great for The Beatles. I honestly think having a Keith Moon or a John Bonham would have detracted from them.

His beats were simple and lively, which fit their music.

Yeah, I couldn't imagine a Day In The Life with a 10 minute drum solo. I think Ringo fit the bill just fine.

I'm not talking about drum solos. I'm saying everyone rants about how great he is when it is just the samething over and over. You have to put a little more creativity into drumming. I do like his drumming but dont love it

[QUOTE=Little_wing]I'm not talking about drum solos. I'm saying everyone rants about how great he is when it is just the samething over and over. You have to put a little more creativity into drumming. I do like his drumming but dont love it[/QUOTE]
I don't hear any one rave over him. Send some links, im starting to not believe you.

[QUOTE=Little_wing]I'm not talking about drum solos. I'm saying everyone rants about how great he is when it is just the samething over and over. You have to put a little more creativity into drumming. I do like his drumming but dont love it[/QUOTE]
I dont love it either, it's just that he did well with the skills he had.

Meh. To each their own. He did show that he was a very talented drummer on some recordings. At least, I think he did. But I don't drum, so I could be completely off base. But he got not so good in the later years, according to the Anthology book. I love Harrison's lead playing. The guitar solo on Something is just unbelievably good.

Yeah, that is a great guitar solo, and Paul's bass playing on that song was fantastic also. George got into a fight with him about it though. He said Paul was overdoing it.

Really? Didn't know that. Well, it was George's song, its up to him how it goes.

[QUOTE=DeusExMachina]Really? Didn't know that. Well, it was George's song, its up to him how it goes.[/QUOTE]
I agree, but that's how they kinda broke up.

Hmm... true. What're you gonna do. It's hard to be a genius in a group of other genius', because all of you have such great ideas. I wish I was a genius like that... :upset:

[QUOTE=DeusExMachina]Hmm... true. What're you gonna do. It's hard to be a genius in a group of other genius', because all of you have such great ideas. I wish I was a genius like that... :upset:[/QUOTE]
Ha, plural of genius, who knows :lol:

Ha. I should look it up...
Arg. Its geniuses. ****.

You haven't Read the Let It Be...Naked booklet have you.

[QUOTE=guitrguy]You haven't Read the Let It Be...Naked booklet have you.[/QUOTE]
Is that relevant? Because I have, and I dont know if I'm missing something.