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| Track Listing DISC 1: 1. Strawberry Fields Forever 2. Penny Lane 3. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - (live) 4. With a Little Help From My Friends - (live) 5. Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds 6. Day in the Life, A 7. All You Need Is Love 8. I Am the Walrus 9. Hello, Goodbye 10. Fool on the Hill, The 11. Magical Mystery Tour 12. Lady Madonna 13. Hey Jude 14. Revolution DISC 2: 1. Back in the USSR 2. While My Guitar Gently Weeps 3. Ob-la-di, Ob-la-Da 4. Get Back 5. Don't Let Me Down 6. Ballad of John and Yoko, The 7. Old Brown Shoe 8. Here Comes the Sun 9. Come Together 10. Something 11. Octopus's Garden 12. Let It Be 13. Across the Universe 14. Long and Winding Road, The
Album Notes The Beatles: John Lennon, George Harrison (vocals, guitar); Paul McCartney (vocals, piano, bass instrument); Ringo Starr (vocals, drums). Additional personnel include: Billy Preston (organ). The companion piece to the 1962-1966 singles compilation, this set (often called "the blue album," as opposed to its chronological predecessor "the red album"), brings together the Beatles best known songs from 1967 through 1970. The Beatles were fiercely, relentlessly experimental during these years, and the swirling, visionary soundscapes of "Strawberry Fields Forever," which opens the collection, sets the tone with its effects-heavy production and backward tape loops. John Lennon's psychedelic songwriting, which emphasized crystalline melodies and surreal wordplay, can be heard on tracks like "Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds" and "Across the Universe." Paul McCartney's fascination with English music hall and novelty numbers is clear on "Penny Lane" and "Ob-la-Di, Ob-la-Da," and the set also has some of his finest ballads, including the mega-hits "Let It Be" and "Hey Jude." George Harrison emerged as a fine songwriting talent during these years with "Something" and "Here Comes the Sun." Yet despite evidence of their diverging individual directions, the Beatles still rock as a band on cuts like "Revolution." (The set includes the single versions of "Revolution," "Lady Madonna," and "Hey Jude"). The Beatles set the tenor of the late-'60s with this spectacular soundtrack, and it remains--even after years of overplaying--original, beautiful music. Editorial Reviews New Musical Express (09/18/1993) Melody Maker (10/09/1993) Q Magazine (10/01/1993) | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||||||||||
Reviews  The BEATLES blue album (on CD) I bought the CD because my teenage daughter has been 'discovering' the Beatles and wanted to have some of the songs that were in the Blue Album. Ok, I'm an indulgent father. She recently was graduated from high school, does not use drugs or tobacco, and is a really fine young lady. Ok, I'm not real comfortable with the tatoos on her current boyfriend but over all, she's a good kid and popping for an album of classic Beatles probably won't push her over the edge. What is amazing about the Beatles is the quality of the song writing. Where are the 'pop culture' composers of today that consistently turn out new tunes that not only intrigue the ear but will withstand the test of time? Answer: the world is sorely lacking such creative individuals. The evolution of the art into Rap may be seen as a boost for poetry but in reality has only given rise to a generation of performers that have gained fame and fortune with considerably less talent than was required in the past. The Beatles set a high standard in song writing and it is good for today's youth to spend a little time with their work. Review ID: 10000000008172654 Was this review helpful? Report this review Nothing to be blue about here.Review created: 06/12/08 by: The Beatles greatest hits from 1967-1970. These have got to be some of the greatest songs ever written for the popular music genre. I owned this as a 2-disc record album back in the early 80's. It was great then and it is still great now. Having refined their musical talents through the years, these are a collection of some of the best songs made before their break-up. Not as pop as many of their early efforts, but more of an extension into their own musical ability and lyrical meaning. I have been looking for this 2-disc set used for a long time, but never have been able to find it for a decent price. A testiment to the albums longevity, nobody ever wants to get rid of it. And you won't either. Review ID: 10000000007569935 Was this review helpful? Report this review Amazing!Review created: 06/10/08 by: This is by far one of the best Beatles albums ever. It has most of their greatest songs and I listen to it every day. DO NOT HESITATE TO BUY! Also, if you like this one you have to get "The Beatles 1962-1966." It's just as good. Review ID: 10000000007546687 Was this review helpful? Report this review Collection of great songs, sure to please any fan.I decided to buy this CD after watching Across the Universe. The Good: The songs are some of the greatest of the era. If you like the Beatles, to any degree, I would recommend this compilation. The Bad: There aren't more songs. If you have some favorites that are not really well known, they won't be here. Review ID: 10000000007465812 Was this review helpful? Report this review Fab Four ForeverThe greatest collection of Beatle music with experimental sounds and bewitching lyrics in such songs as Strawberry Fields Forever, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, and I am the Walrus. Truly provocative. Review ID: 10000000007137330 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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