Beatle or solo songs that annoy.

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 5:37 am

I like the cheesy Brian Jones Sax solo at the end of You know my name, look up de number.
even the title is funny, haha!

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 8:02 am

Interesting that nobody has mentioned "Yes It Is"...back in the 60s (when it was current) everybody I knew HATED it but I thought it was a very good and unique ballad for that time. And John sings his little heart out in the middle eight...

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 8:17 am

Hey! I loved "Yes It Is" and still do.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 8:32 am

Ditto...

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 9:02 am

Maybe I should read your posts a little better.
I loved the way Lennon sang the middle of "This Boy" on "The Ed Sullivan Show" Miami I think? really put some feeling into it, he was a great singer when he let go.

stubby · Post by **stubby** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 9:10 am

I love Lennon's voice on Mr. Moonlight...

mikestop · Post by **mikestop** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 9:22 am

"Little Child" Absolute worst!! 'Nuff said..

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 9:26 am

Ahhh, you're breaking my heart! That's my favorite album (Capitol of course)and there isn't a bad song on it. Although they could have mixed the bass a little higher on that particular song.

revolver323 · Post by **revolver323** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 9:33 am

Has anyone mentioned that even the Beatles "worst" songs were still invariably better than a lot of the other stuff on radio at that time?

wayang · Post by **wayang** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 9:45 am

I know I mentioned it at least once somewhere...can't remember the thread, though...maybe that one about thongs? Nah, sorry, I fergit...

revolver323 · Post by **revolver323** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 10:20 am

So much for that "thongs for the memories" song ...

nattiep · Post by **nattiep** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 12:19 pm

Why did Paul write two songs called "Hold Me Tight"? One on With The Beatles and the other in the medley on Red Rose Speedway. Both suck. I love the Wildlife album! The song sucks but the rest I love.

"Cook of the House" and "Sea Side Woman". 'Nuff said. Although I love Linda, those songs are awful. "I Am Your Singer" is good though...

beefandbones · Post by **beefandbones** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 12:33 pm

I don't think the Beatles had any real horrible clunkers, but some songs seem more... pointless than others. Like Savoy Truffle or Bungalow Bill. They're not exactly *bad* songs, but...

These post-Beatles songs almost always get the needle lifted:

It's So Hard
I Don't Wanna Be A Soldier
How Do You Sleep? (can't stand the acrimony!)
Woman is the Nigger of the World

Kreen Akore
Singalong Junk (again, pointless)
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Live and Let Die (like a coked up Uncle Albert)

scottpro1969 · Post by **scottpro1969** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 3:24 pm

"Live and Let Die (like a coked up Uncle Albert)"

What???? While I might agree with your other points, Ethan, this one is puzzling to me. Live and Let Die is one of the most rocking and fun songs to hear and play to me. I fail to see any connection musically between these songs.....coked up, notwithstanding.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 3:57 pm

I can see Ethan's point. I'm no fan of either for the same reasons, too many hooks, too many tempo changes, overblown instrumentation...