Remember it coming out as I loved the cover....anyway I downloaded it today and I still enjoyed it.
I was having a drink before a Who concert at the Royal Albert Hall a few years ago and we shared a table with another couple. We didn't have a conversation, other than "is anyone sitting there" and "thanks". I was sure I recognised the guy but just couldn't place him. During the concert he was introduced to the audience, it was Peter Blake, the artist who designed the cover.
it's a classic album. helped by one of the finest and iconic cover art ever. personally not my favourite album by them. then again I might not be best qualified as one of my favourite songs by the Beatels is "I saw her standing there" which to me seems as close to a perfect pop song you can get.
There is absolutely no need to apologise for loving "I Saw Her Standing There"! It is, indeed, one of the best pop songs of all time. And John Lennon and Elton John's live version from 1974 is incredible.
Agree with the other comments about Sgt Pepper. It's difficult for us today to imagine just what a huge cultural event it was - I don't know if any other album release has had such an impact.
The Beatles and Beach Boys were huge rivals and both pushed the other to excel even further.
Brian Wilson eulogises about "Revolver" and Paul McCartney has often stated that "Pet Sounds" is his favourite album and "God Only Knows" his favourite track.
Sadly the pressure to then surpass Pepper (plus drug issues) broke Brian Wilson :-(
Agreed in part. I say that because, in my opinion, the Subsequent album "SMiLE" excelled "Pet Sounds"
Love everything the Beatles did. Strange to feel such a strong connection to a band that wasn't even still around when I was born.
Only realised the other day that they were only writing hits over an 8 year period which shows how prolific they were in such a relatively short period.
Something inexplicably comforting and grounding about them and their music along with Charlton and only fools and horses repeats.
The Beatles and Beach Boys were huge rivals and both pushed the other to excel even further.
Brian Wilson eulogises about "Revolver" and Paul McCartney has often stated that "Pet Sounds" is his favourite album and "God Only Knows" his favourite track.
Sadly the pressure to then surpass Pepper (plus drug issues) broke Brian Wilson :-(
Agreed in part. I say that because, in my opinion, the Subsequent album "SMiLE" excelled "Pet Sounds"
The proper Smile album never emerged until decades after though, and from then on Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys were never the same again
If you are into the Beatles this is really worth a visit. Somehow through my good lady wife we managed to get an invite to the preview night and we ended up making an unexpected investment. Got to speak at length with the photographer, David Magnus, who had some fascinating insight as to what the Fab Four were really like behind the camera and I think that is borne out by some of the candid photographs on view.
Impossible for those not around in the 60's to grasp what a truly massive day to day involvement The Beatles had on teenage culture in the Western World. There has never been a band to come even close....and yes, they were more popular than Jesus...... down my way!
If you're ever in Liverpool, the Beatles museum in Albert Docks is well worth a visit, as is The Cavern Club, especially when they have the house Beatles cover band on.
The Beatles and Beach Boys were huge rivals and both pushed the other to excel even further.
Brian Wilson eulogises about "Revolver" and Paul McCartney has often stated that "Pet Sounds" is his favourite album and "God Only Knows" his favourite track.
Sadly the pressure to then surpass Pepper (plus drug issues) broke Brian Wilson :-(
Agreed in part. I say that because, in my opinion, the Subsequent album "SMiLE" excelled "Pet Sounds"
The proper Smile album never emerged until decades after though, and from then on Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys were never the same again
Yep - SMiLE was released in 2004 by Brian and his band. Premiered at the Royal Festival Hall. My dog (border collie) is named "Wilson", after the great man.
And rips through the guitar too! Massive Neil Young fan and Beatles fan. Not seen this before - thanks - saw Pegi was on xylophone. Was shocked when he divorced her after 36 years...but see he is now with Darryl Hannah...
And rips through the guitar too! Massive Neil Young fan and Beatles fan. Not seen this before - thanks - saw Pegi was on xylophone. Was shocked when he divorced her after 36 years...but see he is now with Darryl Hannah...
happy birthday lucky enough to still have all the Beatles on vynil . my pride and place is a bootleg copy of the Beatles Live at the Star club Hamburg . a double album with the story so far Includes Stuart Sutcliff and Pete Best . I picked it up in a second hand record shop on the corner by Crayford dog track . blimey seems a lifetime ago . still plays well
Sgt Pepper is still my favourite album. But then I still hear it the way I did when I was 13 years old. I imagine that if you weren't aged between 13 and 30 in May 1967 it may be difficult to appreciate it's impact and cultural significance at the time. Judged now without that context as a collection of songs compared to all that has come since it loses that impact. In the space of 5 years The Beatles developed their unique sound from the relative simplicity of Love Me Do to the sophistication of A Day in the Life. Where they led the rest followed and Pepper was the pinnacle of their development and achievement imo. They left the competition in their wake. Brian Wilson collapsed under the weight of his ambition to compete or surpass them. Dylan copped out completely took time with his family out to recover from his motorbike accident. The Stones, completely out of their depth, were reduced to a pale imitation (though Satanic Majesties does have it's charm. At least they weren't going through the motions back then) The Who had nothing. The Kinks eschewed psychedelia completely (ironically their album's timeless quality has served it well). After Pepper there was nowhere new for the Beatles to go - they still made some great records but so did the competition. Pepper reminds me of the time when England still seemed to rule the world in music and fashion; when we were the current World Cup holders and most of my life was still ahead of me. Happy days.I play it and I'm there.
I am a child of the 60's. for years have loved Sgt Peppers. Recent years I am not so sure. What was the Beatles input? Was it just George Martin's technical input. Some tracks have little Fab Four input.
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Agree with the other comments about Sgt Pepper. It's difficult for us today to imagine just what a huge cultural event it was - I don't know if any other album release has had such an impact.
Only realised the other day that they were only writing hits over an 8 year period which shows how prolific they were in such a relatively short period.
Something inexplicably comforting and grounding about them and their music along with Charlton and only fools and horses repeats.
Can't stand it
Somehow through my good lady wife we managed to get an invite to the preview night and we ended up making an unexpected investment.
Got to speak at length with the photographer, David Magnus, who had some fascinating insight as to what the Fab Four were really like behind the camera and I think that is borne out by some of the candid photographs on view.
https://howtospendit.ft.com/art/200352-rare-beatles-photographs-go-on-sale-at-chelseas-proud-gallery
There has never been a band to come even close....and yes, they were more popular than Jesus......
down my way!
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/apr/05/sgt-pepper-is-50-new-documentary-beatles-alan-g-parker
Go watch it / buy it / press the red button
It IS very good if you're a Beatles fan
The Beatles have four numbers in their repertoire that start with the words 'You say'. What are the song titles?
N.B. The Dave Clark Five also have one - best we don't mention it though.
And your bird can sing
err, give me time
Edit. Fail. Dave Mehmet got the other one
But then I still hear it the way I did when I was 13 years old.
I imagine that if you weren't aged between 13 and 30 in May 1967 it may be difficult to appreciate it's impact and cultural significance at the time.
Judged now without that context as a collection of songs compared to all that has come since it loses that impact.
In the space of 5 years The Beatles developed their unique sound from the relative simplicity of Love Me Do to the sophistication of A Day in the Life.
Where they led the rest followed and Pepper was the pinnacle of their development and achievement imo.
They left the competition in their wake.
Brian Wilson collapsed under the weight of his ambition to compete or surpass them.
Dylan
copped out completelytook time with his family out to recover from his motorbike accident.The Stones, completely out of their depth, were reduced to a pale imitation (though Satanic Majesties does have it's charm. At least they weren't going through the motions back then)
The Who had nothing.
The Kinks eschewed psychedelia completely (ironically their album's timeless quality has served it well).
After Pepper there was nowhere new for the Beatles to go - they still made some great records but so did the competition.
Pepper reminds me of the time when England still seemed to rule the world in music and fashion; when we were the current World Cup holders and most of my life was still ahead of me.
Happy days.I play it and I'm there.
Typical of CL though, already answered, well done @Six-a-bag-of-nuts and @DaveMehmet.
Hello Goodbye
Birthday
Revolution
Things we said today.