The Beatles “Now And Then” My Reaction & Breakdown

In todays episode I give you my reaction and breakdown of the new Beatles song called "Now And Then".

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[brianhansen]

I think Now & Then is not meant to compete with the Beatles history but is really a gift to all of us Beatle fans IMHO. For me, it's like finding a photograph or video recording you didn't know existed of an old friend or family member that is no longer with us, and feeling the joy of seeing or hearing them again. Nothing short of amazing what they were able to do with the new technology. I love the sound of John's voice.

[sebastiangronkvist]

I see this song as 2 older men paying homage, remembering their old friends and celebrating their friendship through this song. And that thought is so strong for me. That verse is amazing.

[ResidentWiseacre]

I love Paul and Ringo’s “old” voices on this track. They’re the Now, John and George are the Then.

[selineey]

My dad loved the Beatles. He passed unexpectedly this summer. When I heard this song, the sadness was immense. He would have loved it.

[eduardorajabally]

To hear John's voice in a NEW Beatles song in 2023 is just priceless and sooo emotional. In the end it turned out that "Now and Then" is much more than a song. It's a poem of love from Paul and Ringo to the other two and to all of us. In the video, John stares at the sunset and we hear his voice singing "...and if I make it through it's all because..." - ... than Paul appears on the screen looking right at him and says "...of you..."! Beautiful to think of all the history behind this band. So many different times and personalities brought together almost by magic. And it worked for me!

[BlokHeadAnim]

I personally liked how the song sounded like a mix of modern, 70s, and 90s recording styles. It's literally called "Now and Then". The song feels like trying to remember something that happened to you a long time ago and you don't quite get all the details but you remember how it made you feel.

[vinyl_blues]

The Beatles still disbanded at the top of their game. This song doesn’t change that for me. Now & Then, and the other two songs from the Anthology, are simply bonuses for fans who want a little more. Or folks like me who were born after 1970 and never got to live through the excitement of a new Beatles release. This track is a beautiful swan song for the group. It fits as a solid bookend. And for that I’m grateful.

[danytoob]

So I'm old. I was 13 when I Want to Hold Your Hand exploded ... everything (lol). Up till then guitar (Duane Eddy, Dick Dale, etc.) instrumentals ("Pipeline", "Walk Don't Run", etc.) and surf music in general (yes, a So. Cal. kid) dominated my ears. And it all changed with The Beatles. For those who didn't live through it, sadly you'll never know...nothing/no one has ever been remotely close to their global effect. And still to this day they remain on the pedestal. Brought a little tear to my eyes on 1st listening.
I feel privileged to have lived when I did...(if you were there you know what I mean).

[kenangerstein]

Like it has been said in the comments previously, this is a gift to us from Paul and Ringo. But, from what I heard in the video, they felt like, for the last time, they were together. This is their "farewell" and I say THANK YOU to Paul and Ringo. Also thank you to John and George, Yoko, Sean, Julian and Dhani.

[as]

The fact that the song climbed to top ten 53 years after the band stopped playing together and about 25 years after the last reunion proves that they are the best band ever.

[TheAuteurist]

Like many, I cried on the first few listens. I felt grateful to Paul for wanting to get this done. They've done a wonderful job, and you're right Rick, it sounds very modern in terms of production but it still sounds like The Beatles. Giles did a great job of balancing that very fine line. What a great time to be a Beatles fan!

[ptk]

John was taken, George is gone, and Paul and Ringo both have more long and winding roads behind them than in front of them. I think this is an exquisite way for both Ringo and Paul to stop, reminisce, and give a proper goodbye not only to sections of their own lives but also to sections of the lives of Beatles fans everywhere. It’s one last piece of love made to balance out all the love that has been taken throughout the existence of The Beatles. It is truly The End. Congratulations, lads, you certainly passed the audition.

[Jinkabel]

After my Dad passed away from cancer in the 70's, my Mom never erased his voice on the answering machine (look it up, kids.) Written words and photos are one thing, but to hear a lost one's voice is next-level powerful. This release is like a voice from the past.

[UnderDarkSkies]

Even with their last song they did something which never one did before: The first band who time-travelled. Love that song 💟

[stefanocatalano]

We live in such an amazing time where we can witness Rick Beato commenting a "new" Beatles song ❤️

[davewarren]

That " time travel" across 5 decades IS why it's such a beautiful tune!

[OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xblo]

At 70 y/o, I'm so thankful I was alive in this one, unrepeatable era to witness the Beatles from start to finish. They're like a dear old friend to me, and I just got to see that friend one last time. Thank you to all who had a hand in this heartfelt reunion. For this old man, it was that one last smile and one final tear before we

[glantont]

The sound of 80 year old Paul harmonising with a 40 year old John has moved me to my core. I think it's absolutely beautiful. Maybe I'm just hearing what I want to hear but that lyric sounds to me like John was missing and appreciating his old mate. I can imagine Paul loved it and that he would have really wanted to get this song done. What a gift this technology is. Not that it doesn't scare me too. I worry that before we know it we'll be listening to AI Elvis singing advertising jingles, K Pop and Baby Shark. But this first step, what a beautiful thing. John and Paul, and a piece of music that perfectly encapsulates the forty years tragically stolen from John. Beautiful.

Oh, and McCartney's slide guitar solo absolutely slays.

[kakikukeko]

For a song called "now and then", I think having this juxtaposition of modern production and vocals from the 70s is perfect... I personally found this song, its lyrics, and all it represents so touching..I'm really glad it's out there.

[catfips]

Look how many people love it. That's all the answer you need.