BEATLES FOR SALE BY THE BEATLES FIRST LISTNE + ALBUM REVIEW

HEY! Today I'll be listening to the Beatles fourth studio album "Beatles For Sale" from 1964 for the very first time!

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[patticrichton]

That drum on "EVERY LITTLE THING" is called a TYMPANI ( pronounced "TIM pa knee") also known as a 'KETTLE DRUM" which is usually used in symphony orchestras. It has a deep sound. Look it up and you will see photos of what it looks like, if you are not already familiar with how it looks.

[angelatheriault]

The thing I find most fascinating about the Beatles is there’s always something for everyone. Everyone’s tastes are so different from everyone else’s but there’s always something that will appeal to someone. Side note: writing seemingly simple, catchy lyrics is not as easy as it looks. I appreciate hearing your perspective.

[barbarjinx]

Part of John’s gift/genius is his ability to make you feel his feelings. He was the first to really let you inside and say hey this is me and I’m hurting and pissed. But he does it in the catchiest way. The songs will grow on you and you never know when you may get in one of those moods.

And it’s the dichotomy with Paul that makes their stuff hit because of that balance.

[Hudson]

In regards to the end of the video: Instead of the Red Album (which is good for what it is.), there’s a better compilation album to react to called “Past Masters” which is split into two volumes. Actually, Volume 1 leaves off at a point where you can react to it between Help and Rubber Soul. This is better because as opposed to the Red and Blue albums where there are tracks from albums and some non-album hits sprinkled in, this album is dedicated to 100% all songs they released that weren’t on albums ranging from big hits to hidden gems and everything in between. So yes, bottom line: If you want to react to songs not on the albums, the “Past Masters” compilation is the way to go.

[jimcomvideos]

Yes, you were asking how it was to listen to this stuff in the 60's. I was 8 years old in 1964 and The Beatles at that point were regarded by many as more of a "boy band" like "In Sync" or "Boy to Men", that kind of thing. The hype was huge and it didn't matter what they did. It was magic.

[reinacarbetta]

What You’re Doing is my favorite track on this album. It’s a hidden gem!

[doplinger]

I do enjoy your reaction and commentaries, Jesse - I think, like it is with a lot of music, if you continue to listen to these albums, your opinions and enjoyment will change, some for the better, some worse. We all have favorites. And, you have a LONG WAY to go with the Beatles. I look forward to you seeing/hearing how they mature and develop during their time together. The best is yet to come, but the early albums certainly have their place and I think over time you'll come to appreciate them even more.

[dennydowling]

The origin story for “Eight Days a Week” is at least somewhat in dispute by Paul himself. Final version of the story, according to Paul, is he got the idea for the song from a chauffeur who drove him to over to John Lennon’s house one day. Paul asked him how it was going and he replied that he was very busy… working eight days a week.

[johnturner]

They were worn out when they made this. EMI were demanding a new album for Christmas, so they had to do it. But they'd been touring the US and elsewhere, appearing in the UK, on TV and radio and had little time for themselves. Yet they still produced a great album.

[markydh]

You’re right about Beatles for Sale being a bit all over the place, though as a huge fan I still love it! You do seem to be gravitating towards songs that were mostly written by Paul McCartney, and as time goes by he definitely becomes the most optimistic of the four.

The next album marks the start of their middle period. They had more time to work on it and it shows. Also the start of Paul becoming more of a musical director in the studio (which would come to piss the others off), playing a shitload of instruments including some of the lead guitar parts. But anyway, I won’t spoil it too much haha.

[Uetti]

I totally ADORE What You're Doing!

[brucedillinger]

I love Mr. Moonlight 🌙 and in particular, the opening. ✌

[robertrouse]

The Beatles, 52 years after their final album was recorded, are still more relevant and truer to great music than all who came after. Starting in 1965, they never did the same music style twice. No one else since has been able to do that.

[dcmphotog]

The red and blue albums were relased after the Beatles broke up as a greatest hits package. I would suggest you skip them. Instead, I would suggest you look at the two albums "Past Masters I" and "Past Masters II" They include the songs that were released as singles and do not appear on the original album releases. Past Masters I basically covers material up to the album "Help" and maybe should be reviewed after Help. Past Masters II should could be reviewed after finishing all their studio albums.

[yis]

Go for PAST MASTERS, Vols. # 1 and # 2, Jesse. They were specifically designed to fill the gaps between the albums. :)

[davidfisher]

Like everyone else, I recommend skipping their greatest hits albums and go to the Past Masters, which has all of the non-album hits and singles which help bridge their albums together. Beatles for Sale is an odd album. Several fantastic songs surrounded by covers and weaker efforts. The soon recovered, every album from here on is a classic!

[Bullfrog]

You need listen "Help", then "Past masters vol.1", "Rubber Soul", "Revolver", "Sgt. Pepper's...", "Magical Mystery Tour", "The Beatles (White Album)", "Yellow Submarine", "Abbey Road", "Let it be" and the latest "Past Masters vol.2"

[christophersimons]

See I enjoy every Beatles track ever written..but I appreciate your take on things as well..

[Holywell]

Like other viewers you need to listen to Past Masters, if you listen to that and all their albums then you will have listened to every song they officially released from 1962 to 1970

[PONTIACGTO]

I predict that "Words of Love" will grow on you... I'm pretty sure it inspired "What You're Doing", which is a Beatles "deep cut" favourite of mine... Buddy Holly wrote scores of great songs before his tragic death at the age of 22, and he is one of the Beatles' major influences... another great Buddy Holly song similar to "What You're Doing" and "Words of Love" is called "Listen to Me".... Beatles For Sale is basically a bit of calm before the storm of "Help" and then "Rubber Soul" (which is the album where the Beatles enter a different level of greatness)..