The Beatles — In My Life
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There are places I remember
All my life, though some have changed
Some forever, not for better
Some have gone and some remain
All these places had their moments
With lovers and friends I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life I've loved them all
But of all these friends and lovers
There is no-one compares with you (ooh-ooh-ooh)
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new (ooh-ooh-ooh)
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life I love you more
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life I love you more
In my life I love you more
All my life, though some have changed
Some forever, not for better
Some have gone and some remain
All these places had their moments
With lovers and friends I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life I've loved them all
But of all these friends and lovers
There is no-one compares with you (ooh-ooh-ooh)
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new (ooh-ooh-ooh)
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life I love you more
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life I love you more
In my life I love you more
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There must be some really, really strange people listening to RP. Who else could possibly rate this a 1? I wonder if there is anything they like.
Outstanding 10
kishar wrote:
It's the Beatles paradox. I agree that they are the most overrated band in history, but they are simultaneously also the greatest band in history.
Most overrated band in musical history.
It's the Beatles paradox. I agree that they are the most overrated band in history, but they are simultaneously also the greatest band in history.
Most overrated band in musical history.
xrdstv wrote:
Up where?
Name it!!
Up where?
Name it!!
Shit hot. No other words required.
belegato wrote:
Perfect as is.
I really dislike the speeded up piano/harpsichord middle 8 bit. I read Lennon liked it but I think it wrecks the song. A nice acoustic guitar bit would have been much better.
Perfect as is.
As Godlike as it gets. A solid 10+
The Fab Four with a 10
niggy45 wrote:
I'd give you ten thunbs up if I could.
Up where?
I'd give you ten thunbs up if I could.
Up where?
If this isn't a 10, nothing is.
We girls would sing this aloud at slumber parties in the 8th grade. I can still remember the way that 'anticipatory nostalgia' felt.
This is high up there in my Top 10 Best Beatles songs (if there's ever sucha thing..)
There should be a different scale for Beatles songs, cause this way above 10+.
There should be a different scale for Beatles songs, cause this way above 10+.
belegato wrote:
blame George Martin for that
I really dislike the speeded up piano/harpsichord middle 8 bit. I read Lennon liked it but I think it wrecks the song. A nice acoustic guitar bit would have been much better.
blame George Martin for that
DW4554 wrote:
on Hulu and added to My List....thanks.
It's comments like this that really enriches my musical knowledge. Reading Geoffery Emerick's memoir of his time with the Beatles, another suggestion found on these forums.
Thanks to BillG (and Rebecca) for the bestest music streaming community.
LLRP!!!
McCartney 3,2,1 with Rick Rubin is a must see 6 part series. A true masterwork.
It's comments like this that really enriches my musical knowledge. Reading Geoffery Emerick's memoir of his time with the Beatles, another suggestion found on these forums.
Thanks to BillG (and Rebecca) for the bestest music streaming community.
LLRP!!!
In my life I was fortunate enough to meet George Harrison....a cherished memory.
Memories of a friend 40 years gone. Her favorite song.
I really dislike the speeded up piano/harpsichord middle 8 bit. I read Lennon liked it but I think it wrecks the song. A nice acoustic guitar bit would have been much better.
Dedicated to me for our first dance by my daughter at her wedding.
Heaven on earth.
A perfect song.
Happy birthday John !
Ipse_Dixit wrote:
According to Wikipedia: George Martin contributed the piano solo bridge, which was sped up to sound like a harpsichord.
The song was recorded on 18 October 1965, and was complete except for the instrumental bridge. At that time, Lennon had not decided what instrument to use, but he subsequently asked George Martin to play a piano solo, suggesting "something Baroque-sounding". Martin wrote a Bach-influenced piece that he found he could not play at the song's tempo. On 22 October, the solo was recorded with the tape running at half speed, so when played back at normal pace the piano was twice as fast and an octave higher, solving the performance challenge and also giving the solo a unique timbre, reminiscent of a harpsichord.
Lawd. TMI. Wait 'til the kids find out love has ratings.
According to Wikipedia: George Martin contributed the piano solo bridge, which was sped up to sound like a harpsichord.
The song was recorded on 18 October 1965, and was complete except for the instrumental bridge. At that time, Lennon had not decided what instrument to use, but he subsequently asked George Martin to play a piano solo, suggesting "something Baroque-sounding". Martin wrote a Bach-influenced piece that he found he could not play at the song's tempo. On 22 October, the solo was recorded with the tape running at half speed, so when played back at normal pace the piano was twice as fast and an octave higher, solving the performance challenge and also giving the solo a unique timbre, reminiscent of a harpsichord.
Lawd. TMI. Wait 'til the kids find out love has ratings.
DW4554 wrote:
According to Wikipedia: George Martin contributed the piano solo bridge, which was sped up to sound like a harpsichord.
The song was recorded on 18 October 1965, and was complete except for the instrumental bridge. At that time, Lennon had not decided what instrument to use, but he subsequently asked George Martin to play a piano solo, suggesting "something Baroque-sounding". Martin wrote a Bach-influenced piece that he found he could not play at the song's tempo. On 22 October, the solo was recorded with the tape running at half speed, so when played back at normal pace the piano was twice as fast and an octave higher, solving the performance challenge and also giving the solo a unique timbre, reminiscent of a harpsichord.
George Martin on harpsichord. Beautiful bit of brilliance to augment the killer vocal harmony.
McCartney 3,2,1 with Rick Rubin is a must see 6 part series. A true masterwork.
According to Wikipedia: George Martin contributed the piano solo bridge, which was sped up to sound like a harpsichord.
The song was recorded on 18 October 1965, and was complete except for the instrumental bridge. At that time, Lennon had not decided what instrument to use, but he subsequently asked George Martin to play a piano solo, suggesting "something Baroque-sounding". Martin wrote a Bach-influenced piece that he found he could not play at the song's tempo. On 22 October, the solo was recorded with the tape running at half speed, so when played back at normal pace the piano was twice as fast and an octave higher, solving the performance challenge and also giving the solo a unique timbre, reminiscent of a harpsichord.
George Martin on harpsichord. Beautiful bit of brilliance to augment the killer vocal harmony.
McCartney 3,2,1 with Rick Rubin is a must see 6 part series. A true masterwork.
McCartney 3,2,1 with Rick Rubin is a must see 6 part series. A true masterwork.
beasty7 wrote:
No
10 + 10 + 10…..you know what I mean!!!
No
Dazzerb wrote:
I'd give you ten thunbs up if I could.
this is just awful music.
I'd give you ten thunbs up if I could.
PopKombo wrote:
on second listening, you are correct i predict these guys will never do anything of real note or ever influence anyone in anyway i mean, just look at their ridiculous hair styles
I agree with Dazzerb - awful
on second listening, you are correct i predict these guys will never do anything of real note or ever influence anyone in anyway i mean, just look at their ridiculous hair styles
I agree with Dazzerb - awful
Danced with my mom to this song at my wedding.
Now I sing it to my daughters at bedtime.
Now I sing it to my daughters at bedtime.
My favorite song of all time, by any band, ever. It was our wedding song.
40 yrs since is approaching
Still so beautiful touching
hagz21 wrote:
Ooo, look. Someone who thinks Johnny Cash can sing. I've heard of people like that.
. Just funnin'...sorta.
I will thank the Beatles for writing this song, but I will thank Johnny Cash for singing it better than anyone else.
Ooo, look. Someone who thinks Johnny Cash can sing. I've heard of people like that.
. Just funnin'...sorta.The Beatles wrote beautiful love songs.
10
Elroweho wrote:
26 years ago my wife and I were wed as well and this song was our first dance. Together we hear it randomly either on RadioParadise or elsewhere (on rare occasions I listen to other sources) about every six months creating special random moments. Earlier this year my daughter surprised us by dedicating her rendition of this song to us in a public performance. Not a dry eye in the house. My wife seated next to me wept but remarkably was still able to provide physical support in my moment of need.
This is one of 3 songs played by live musicians at my wedding over 26 years ago! So needless to say a very special song to me and my wife!
26 years ago my wife and I were wed as well and this song was our first dance. Together we hear it randomly either on RadioParadise or elsewhere (on rare occasions I listen to other sources) about every six months creating special random moments. Earlier this year my daughter surprised us by dedicating her rendition of this song to us in a public performance. Not a dry eye in the house. My wife seated next to me wept but remarkably was still able to provide physical support in my moment of need.
Dazzerb wrote:
on second listening, you are correct i predict these guys will never do anything of real note or ever influence anyone in anyway i mean, just look at their ridiculous hair styles
this is just awful music.
on second listening, you are correct i predict these guys will never do anything of real note or ever influence anyone in anyway i mean, just look at their ridiculous hair styles
Dazzerb wrote:
More than an earful, you said?
It's only a classic.
We're sorry the time taxi forgot to pick you up.
this is just awful music.
More than an earful, you said?
It's only a classic.
We're sorry the time taxi forgot to pick you up.
this is just godlike music
this is just awful music.
CoYoT51 wrote:
Couldn't be said better.
That is why we all listen to RP right?
Couldn't be said better.
That is why we all listen to RP right?
Dinges,_the_Dude wrote:
All that was missing was the French accents
In de '70s we went on holidays to France. In our car we already had a cassetteplayer but we forgot to take our cassettes with us, so we only had 1 cassette: I was still a little child and I heard The Beatles so often that I thought they were French. Still now this song makes me think of that vacation... 
All that was missing was the French accents
tulfan wrote:
Couldn't be said better.
When choosing Beatles songs, this is rarely a choice but it is always satisfying when heard.
Couldn't be said better.
10 + 10 + 10…..you know what I mean!!!
When choosing Beatles songs, this is rarely a choice but it is always satisfying when heard.
Everybody in my homeless camp loves this profound and beautiful song, and this entire album...
10, next
In de '70s we went on holidays to France. In our car we already had a cassetteplayer but we forgot to take our cassettes with us, so we only had 1 cassette: I was still a little child and I heard The Beatles so often that I thought they were French. Still now this song makes me think of that vacation...
sirdroseph wrote:
I have never said a band the caliber of The Beatles was overrated whether I like them or not. Maybe someone like Pearl Jam, but that would mean you were equating PJ with The Beatles something that I would not recommend.
Look at you get all high and mighty standing on principle now!
What about Smashing Pumpkins? Beatles were over-rated. That does not mean they weren't a great band, it just means a bunch of delusional followers have closed their ears and minds to all reason and blow it all way out of proportion.
I have never said a band the caliber of The Beatles was overrated whether I like them or not. Maybe someone like Pearl Jam, but that would mean you were equating PJ with The Beatles something that I would not recommend.
Look at you get all high and mighty standing on principle now!
What about Smashing Pumpkins? Beatles were over-rated. That does not mean they weren't a great band, it just means a bunch of delusional followers have closed their ears and minds to all reason and blow it all way out of proportion.
My favorite Beatles song.
rdo wrote:
Sid, you're kidding, right? The guy took a page out of your book. Give it a rest.
I have never said a band the caliber of The Beatles was overrated whether I like them or not. Maybe someone like Pearl Jam, but that would mean you were equating PJ with The Beatles something that I would not recommend.
Sid, you're kidding, right? The guy took a page out of your book. Give it a rest.
I have never said a band the caliber of The Beatles was overrated whether I like them or not. Maybe someone like Pearl Jam, but that would mean you were equating PJ with The Beatles something that I would not recommend.
Pretty sure I still love this song and album.
hencini wrote:
Johnny Cash sucks.
His bad singing and lyrics didn't get any better just because he's dead.
Johnny Cash's cover of this is stunning.
Johnny Cash sucks.
His bad singing and lyrics didn't get any better just because he's dead.George Martin was the quiet genius behind this.
Wow, how they really could SING! Their ability to get an orchestra's worth of sound into every song was perhaps unmatched. Endorphins!
This was a bit of a challenge for Ringo's drumming ability, but he did a stellar job.
Johnny Cash's cover of this is stunning. This one isn't bad either.
This is my favorite Beatles album really shows their growth as composers.
my favorite song off "buddy holly '65"!! 
This is a delightful pop song. It's aged with me in ways I did and didn't imagine.
I put it on a mix tape (dating myself) duplicated for friends at my high school graduation. I'm not a facebooker, but when I hear tracks from that tape (and various others) I wonder what became of the recipients I've lost touch with. That's a piece of the song right there (except for the facebook part).
I put it on a mix tape (dating myself) duplicated for friends at my high school graduation. I'm not a facebooker, but when I hear tracks from that tape (and various others) I wonder what became of the recipients I've lost touch with. That's a piece of the song right there (except for the facebook part).
. What can one say? They changed everything.
hagz21 wrote:
I think not. Nice jumping on the trendy JC bandwagon though.
... I will thank Johnny Cash for singing it better than anyone else.
I think not. Nice jumping on the trendy JC bandwagon though.
I can still play this on the guitar to this day... but when I sing it, I sound like my father— Elvis Presley...
love this song... love this album...
marvelous... what a beautiful song... what a great album...
I will thank the Beatles for writing this song, but I will thank Johnny Cash for singing it better than anyone else.
Everybody in my church loves this song soooo much...
sirdroseph wrote:
Wow...................just wow.
Sid, you're kidding, right? The guy took a page out of your book. Give it a rest.
Wow...................just wow.
Sid, you're kidding, right? The guy took a page out of your book. Give it a rest.
hencini wrote:
Johnny crushes this version (sacrilege!). But the years on his voice give every line much more meaning. He takes it from a pretty good pop ballad to transcendent.
8—>9
Johnny Cash version is different but also most excellent-to-outstanding...
Johnny Cash version is different but also most excellent-to-outstanding...
Johnny crushes this version (sacrilege!). But the years on his voice give every line much more meaning. He takes it from a pretty good pop ballad to transcendent.
Grammarcop wrote:
Is that is because you are a context-sensitive grammar cop?
Suddenly feeling melancholy and introspective.
Is that is because you are a context-sensitive grammar cop?
Grammarcop wrote:
OMG, me too.
Suddenly feeling melancholy and introspective.
OMG, me too.
I love the baroque accords that come from the keyboard in this song 
Suddenly feeling melancholy and introspective.
I remember asking my mom about this song...trying to wrap my head around how he could say, "there is no one compares with you," and I was pretty darned sure my English teacher at school wouldn't condone such grammar...but then that same new teacher proceeded to turn and let us be turned on to all kinds of Beatles songs...Life is an exquisite tapestry, a matrix of magnetic magic, a swirl and twirl of energies, and it sure is a lot more fun to DANCE and SWOON to it than not...and RP affirms!
My favorite album and song by far!!!
The_Enemy wrote:
The soloist on this beauty
pinto wrote:
George Martin
Fab Five?
George Martin
The soloist on this beauty
Amazing wonderful poignant beautiful
And the only harpsichord solo I know by heart.
And the only harpsichord solo I know by heart.
This is one of 3 songs played by live musicians at my wedding over 26 years ago! So needless to say a very special song to me and my wife!
romeotuma wrote:
soooo beautiful and profound... love it...
Do you actually live in a hotel in LV?
soooo beautiful and profound... love it...
Do you actually live in a hotel in LV?
sublime
For those who love to slag on Ringo, think of how many late-60's ballads ripped off this drum groove
Our politicians of today would be well-advised to emulate the deep social conscience that John possessed.
Great tune, but it is not on past masters, it is on Rubber Soul. Always was, even on the original American version.
8—>9
Johnny Cash version is different but also most excellent-to-outstanding...
Johnny Cash version is different but also most excellent-to-outstanding...
jktravl wrote:
I am so sorry for you. It must be lonely for you to suffer in your life.
highly overated. blah, meh
I am so sorry for you. It must be lonely for you to suffer in your life.
jktravl wrote:
Wow...................just wow.
highly overated. blah, meh
Wow...................just wow.
A favorite of a dear friend. Played at her memorial service. Not to be forgotten.
highly overated. blah, meh
Great song, and I really don't consider myself a Beatles fan...
The_Enemy wrote:
Ah, of course. . .the fifth Beatle.
pinto wrote:
George Martin
Fab Five?
George Martin
Ah, of course. . .the fifth Beatle.
pinto wrote:
George Martin
Fab Five?
George Martin
dayjob wrote:
It's amazing to see how many peoples lives were touched by the Fab Five's sound. Being borned in "51" also loaned me this experience. You could hardly wait for the next 45 record to come out and generally a hit on both sides. I'm still a huge fan.
DJ
pinto wrote:
Fab Five?
Maybe dayjob was referring to the late Stu Sutcliffe?
pinto wrote:
Maybe dayjob is Pete Best's handle. ; )
Fab Five?
Maybe dayjob is Pete Best's handle. ; )
I sang many Beatle tunes to my kids every night when they were babies.
I Will is another fav of mine for this.
Tonic for the soul!
ICHawk wrote:
I did exactly the same thing with my daughter.
I Will is another fav of mine for this.
Tonic for the soul!
ICHawk wrote:
I did exactly the same thing with my daughter.
Nothing much to say about this one of value that people do not already know.
dayjob wrote:
Fab Five?
It's amazing to see how many peoples lives were touched by the Fab Five's sound. Being borned in "51" also loaned me this experience. You could hardly wait for the next 45 record to come out and generally a hit on both sides. I'm still a huge fan.
DJ
DJ
Fab Five?
It's amazing to see how many peoples lives were touched by the Fab Five's sound. Being borned in "51" also loaned me this experience. You could hardly wait for the next 45 record to come out and generally a hit on both sides. I'm still a huge fan.
DJ
DJ
Any song on this album takes me back to my high school days... I drove my dad's classic 1977 Cadillac Seville with an 8 track player in it ... this was one of the only 8 tracks I had... it had lots of play time!
Good times!
Good times!
romeotuma wrote:
Absolutely timeless, this song will be great for infinity... love it...
Haha, love the vocals and "harpsichord" on one side of the stereo mix and everything else on the other side...
...it was a Beatles experiment!
lol
...it was a Beatles experiment!
lol
cool i can sing along to lily. i really hope she learns to love JL and the beatles.
when i was about 5 years old, the lyrics to this song would make me cry, thinking of my family and friends and how lucky I am for all of them
ICHawk wrote:
You are correct. Martin played the passage on the piano at 1/2 tempo and then speeded up the tape to match the tempo of the song. Thus the 'harpsichord' effect.
All of these little George Martin insertions make me respect him that much more - He's truly the fifth Beatle! Take that Donovan!
You are correct. Martin played the passage on the piano at 1/2 tempo and then speeded up the tape to match the tempo of the song. Thus the 'harpsichord' effect.
All of these little George Martin insertions make me respect him that much more - He's truly the fifth Beatle! Take that Donovan!
SavetheTuna wrote:
. . . And they always will.
Unbelievable how well these guys hold up over the years
. . . And they always will.
jimbaca wrote:
I think I read someplace that this is not really a harpsichord, but rather a piano "speeded up." Apparently, George Martin's idea. I may be misremembering.
You are correct. Martin played the passage on the piano at 1/2 tempo and then speeded up the tape to match the tempo of the song. Thus the 'harpsichord' effect.
I think I read someplace that this is not really a harpsichord, but rather a piano "speeded up." Apparently, George Martin's idea. I may be misremembering.
You are correct. Martin played the passage on the piano at 1/2 tempo and then speeded up the tape to match the tempo of the song. Thus the 'harpsichord' effect.
skyguy wrote:
I think I read someplace that this is not really a harpsichord, but rather a piano "speeded up." Apparently, George Martin's idea. I may be misremembering.
"8" just for the harpsichord
I think I read someplace that this is not really a harpsichord, but rather a piano "speeded up." Apparently, George Martin's idea. I may be misremembering.
casey1024 wrote:
I did exactly the same thing with my daughter.
I remember sitting in the dark with my baby girl in my arms, rocking her back to sleep while softly singing this song to her...
I did exactly the same thing with my daughter.
I remember sitting in the dark with my baby girl in my arms, rocking her back to sleep while softly singing this song to her...
ANNE_MARIE wrote:
If they're anything like my teenage children, they'll prefer to hear the real thing..
a very fine tune to sing to children. LOVE it!
If they're anything like my teenage children, they'll prefer to hear the real thing..
What can I say that hasn't already been said. Perfection, plain and simple. A perfect 10.
If John Lennon couldn't make fanny packs cool, then no one ever will.
calypsus_1 wrote:
calypsus_1 wrote:
"8" just for the harpsichord
treatment_bound wrote:
As much as a do love it, this the one Beatles song that has fallen prey, IMO, to Classic Rock status. I prefer to not hear it as often as I can.
They had James Taylor crooning this over the "dead actors montage" at the Oscars 3 weeks ago, and it really didn't work. Sorry James.
As much as a do love it, this the one Beatles song that has fallen prey, IMO, to Classic Rock status. I prefer to not hear it as often as I can.
Unbelievable how well these guys hold up over the years
The Beatles 1969 photo sessions by rising70
https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_first_rays/
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All rights reserved treatment_bound wrote:
Buried my uncle (61!) last week while a video of his family photos and scenes from a 45 year marriage played to this song.
Worked in every way. Love you always, Eddie.
They had James Taylor crooning this over the "dead actors montage" at the Oscars 3 weeks ago, and it really didn't work. Sorry James.
Buried my uncle (61!) last week while a video of his family photos and scenes from a 45 year marriage played to this song.
Worked in every way. Love you always, Eddie.
romeotuma wrote:
I play this song on the guitar all the time... of course, I don't hold a candle to the original... this is a fantastic song, by one of the best song writers of all time... miss you, John...
Laurence Juber's arrangement of this one (as with his other Beatles takes) is excellent. It's in standard -a fluke of sorts for a guy who resides in DADGAD and hangs out in several other non-standards throughout much of his extensive repertoire.
That said, the Beatles creation is delightful.
I play this song on the guitar all the time... of course, I don't hold a candle to the original... this is a fantastic song, by one of the best song writers of all time... miss you, John...
Laurence Juber's arrangement of this one (as with his other Beatles takes) is excellent. It's in standard -a fluke of sorts for a guy who resides in DADGAD and hangs out in several other non-standards throughout much of his extensive repertoire.
That said, the Beatles creation is delightful.
heartbreakingly beautiful.
Danced to this song with my dad at my wedding... still makes me smile to hear it -10