Comments on: 7 Profound Insights From the Beatles http://www.raptitude.com/2009/04/7-profound-insights-from-the-beatles/ The gentle art of sanity amidst civilization Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:44:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: The Fuddler http://www.raptitude.com/2009/04/7-profound-insights-from-the-beatles/#comment-21525 The Fuddler Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:20:05 +0000 http://www.raptitude.com/?p=794#comment-21525 You forgot "Tomorrow Never Knows". The title of that song says as lot as do the lyrics ("Turn off your mind, relax and float downstream/It is not dying, it is not dying"). Which may have just been a very lyrical way of saying "Hey, lighten up! It won't kill ya!" Granted, the music and sound-effects *behind* those lyrics aren't very relaxing! But they do get your attention, don't they? You forgot “Tomorrow Never Knows”. The title of that song says as lot as do the lyrics (“Turn off your mind, relax and float downstream/It is not dying, it is not dying”). Which may have just been a very lyrical way of saying “Hey, lighten up! It won’t kill ya!” Granted, the music and sound-effects *behind* those lyrics aren’t very relaxing! But they do get your attention, don’t they?
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]]> By: John http://www.raptitude.com/2009/04/7-profound-insights-from-the-beatles/#comment-13629 John Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:13:33 +0000 http://www.raptitude.com/?p=794#comment-13629 I came across your site by sheer accident. What an encouraging breath of fresh air. Like rgdaniel, I experienced them in real time. I was fortunate enough to have been living in Germany as a teenager in the early 60's. I missed them when they played in Hamburg. Like so many young Americans, my musical taste were very diverse. I enjoyed everything from The Beatles, to The Beach Boys, Soul Music (aka Motown), The Letterman, Bob Dylan, etc. There are only two kinds of music: Good and Bad! My favorite Beatles song is "Across the Universe" which I feel could be added to your list. Another group that comes to mind from this "baby boomer" is the Moody Blues. They have a very similar journey. Anyway, keep up the great work. I came across your site by sheer accident. What an encouraging breath of fresh air. Like rgdaniel, I experienced them in real time. I was fortunate enough to have been living in Germany as a teenager in the early 60′s. I missed them when they played in Hamburg.

Like so many young Americans, my musical taste were very diverse. I enjoyed everything from The Beatles, to The Beach Boys, Soul Music (aka Motown), The Letterman, Bob Dylan, etc. There are only two kinds of music: Good and Bad!

My favorite Beatles song is “Across the Universe” which I feel could be added to your list. Another group that comes to mind from this “baby boomer” is the Moody Blues. They have a very similar journey. Anyway, keep up the great work.

]]> By: Beatles Fan in Boulder http://www.raptitude.com/2009/04/7-profound-insights-from-the-beatles/#comment-11028 Beatles Fan in Boulder Thu, 05 Aug 2010 05:26:40 +0000 http://www.raptitude.com/?p=794#comment-11028 Thank you for this beautiful, heartfelt post! Thank you for this beautiful, heartfelt post!

]]> By: the art of war http://www.raptitude.com/2009/04/7-profound-insights-from-the-beatles/#comment-7231 the art of war Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:08:58 +0000 http://www.raptitude.com/?p=794#comment-7231 <strong>the art of war...</strong> ...He wrote that . . .... the art of war…

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]]> By: David http://www.raptitude.com/2009/04/7-profound-insights-from-the-beatles/#comment-2170 David Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:01:41 +0000 http://www.raptitude.com/?p=794#comment-2170 I just put it on my to-read list. Thanks Peter! I just put it on my to-read list. Thanks Peter!

]]> By: Peter Elbeshausen http://www.raptitude.com/2009/04/7-profound-insights-from-the-beatles/#comment-2168 Peter Elbeshausen Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:49:37 +0000 http://www.raptitude.com/?p=794#comment-2168 If you're a music fan and now a Beatles- Fan here is THE book for you: Revolution in the Head by Ian Macdonald. Read it and discover the music all over again. If you’re a music fan and now a Beatles- Fan here is THE book for you: Revolution in the Head by Ian Macdonald. Read it and discover the music all over again.

]]> By: David http://www.raptitude.com/2009/04/7-profound-insights-from-the-beatles/#comment-2080 David Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:01:19 +0000 http://www.raptitude.com/?p=794#comment-2080 Hi Ian, At first I only liked their later stuff, but now I sure do love the early, poppier tunes. It really was high-quality stuff, full of energy. I love Twist and Shout. Must have been a blast to do the twist at one of those early live shows. Helter Skelter is another great one if you're looking for visceral screaming. Hi Ian,

At first I only liked their later stuff, but now I sure do love the early, poppier tunes. It really was high-quality stuff, full of energy.

I love Twist and Shout. Must have been a blast to do the twist at one of those early live shows. Helter Skelter is another great one if you’re looking for visceral screaming.

]]> By: Ian | Quantum Learning http://www.raptitude.com/2009/04/7-profound-insights-from-the-beatles/#comment-2076 Ian | Quantum Learning Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:24:23 +0000 http://www.raptitude.com/?p=794#comment-2076 David The Beatles first album 'Please, Please Me' was at number one in the UK album charts on the day I was born. They were one of the first groups that hooked me on music, despite not 'discovering' them until a few years after they split up. Thank you for dispelling the myth that they are soft and fluffy with little depth. Nothing could be further from the truth. And if you want to hear their raw musical power - try Twist and Shout. John took some time for his voice to recover after that! David

The Beatles first album ‘Please, Please Me’ was at number one in the UK album charts on the day I was born. They were one of the first groups that hooked me on music, despite not ‘discovering’ them until a few years after they split up. Thank you for dispelling the myth that they are soft and fluffy with little depth. Nothing could be further from the truth. And if you want to hear their raw musical power – try Twist and Shout. John took some time for his voice to recover after that!

]]> By: David http://www.raptitude.com/2009/04/7-profound-insights-from-the-beatles/#comment-2057 David Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:31:35 +0000 http://www.raptitude.com/?p=794#comment-2057 Yes, I did. I was wary of it at first; I am not really a fan of musicals, or Beatles covers, but I was really impressed. I especially liked Joe Cocker's version of <i>Come Together</i> Yes, I did. I was wary of it at first; I am not really a fan of musicals, or Beatles covers, but I was really impressed. I especially liked Joe Cocker’s version of Come Together

]]> By: Angus http://www.raptitude.com/2009/04/7-profound-insights-from-the-beatles/#comment-2049 Angus Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:12:36 +0000 http://www.raptitude.com/?p=794#comment-2049 Great post David. Did you see "Across the Universe"? If not, get it immediately—you'll love it. cheers, Angus Great post David. Did you see “Across the Universe”? If not, get it immediately—you’ll love it.

cheers,
Angus

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