MALEK MALEK MALEK (Beatles question)

[Phoenix Dark]

Didn't the Beatles do a version of Mrs Robinson?

[Flannel Boy]

Never heard it. Maybe there's a bootleg of them doing it in the studio, but I don't think they released it or anything.

edit: there are a lot of sites that claim the Beatles EVEN WROTE IT, but this is pure nonsense. THe Beatles did not even cover it.

[TVC15]

Dude, you are talking about the popular, well known version of the song, right?  The one everyone knows?  THAT IS SIMON AND GARFUCKNEL

[Flannel Boy]

Dude, you are talking about the popular, well known version of the song, right?  The one everyone knows?  THAT IS SIMON AND GARFUCKNEL

He asked if they did a version of it.

The Beatles did not do any covers after Help (1965) and Mrs. Robinson was released in 1968. So there is no way they did a cover of Mrs. Robinson.

[TVC15]

Dude, you are talking about the popular, well known version of the song, right?  The one everyone knows?  THAT IS SIMON AND GARFUCKNEL

He asked if they did a version of it.

Yeah, but in the doors thread, he listed it as an example of a great beatles song.  We all know that the original is the version everyone knows, and that has to be the one he's talking about.  Even if the Beatles did a bootleg, never released cover, he wouldn't have heard it.

[CajoleJuice]

 

[Flannel Boy]

Dude, you are talking about the popular, well known version of the song, right?  The one everyone knows?  THAT IS SIMON AND GARFUCKNEL

He asked if they did a version of it.

Yeah, but in the doors thread, he listed it as an example of a great beatles song.  We all know that the original is the version everyone knows, and that has to be the one he's talking about.  Even if the Beatles did a bootleg, never released cover, he wouldn't have heard it.

Just read the thread, which somehow descended into Beatles bashing.
But yeah, lol at Dark. 

[Ecrofirt]

I'm with Phoenix on the stupid train.

I REALLY thought The Beatles did that song. Christ, I even thought it was them doing it when I went to Wikipedia and listened to the 23 second sample of the song. I'll be damned.

I hang my head in shame

[Van Cruncheon]

you know why you thought it sucked? because it was nasty folksy 60s rubbish and you instinctively associate nasty folksy 60s rubbish with the beatles. you KNOW they suck on a primal level, which conclusively proves that any feigned respect for the beatles is pure cognitive dissonance.

you have done a great thing for anti-beatles trolls this day, pd.

[Flannel Boy]

Mrs. Robinson is a good song, but it is a distinctive Simon and Garfunkel type song. To some it may sound somewhat Beatlesque, but I think that term is ridiculous anyway since the Beatles composed such a variety of songs in many different genres. It doesn't seem like there is a definitive Beatles sound. Unless you're going to tell me I Am the Walrus, Helter Skelter, When I'm 64, Yer Blues and I Want to Hold Your Hand sound alike.

[Flannel Boy]

A list of covers by the Beatles

1    A Shot of Rhythm and Blues    The Beatles    1994    Originally by Arthur Alexander
2    A Taste of Honey    The Beatles    1963-03-22    Originally by Billy Dee Williams
3    Act Naturally    The Beatles    1965-08-06    Originally by Buck Owens
4    Ain't She Sweet    The Beatles    1961-06    Originally by Lou Gold & His Orchestra
5    Anna (Go to Him)    The Beatles    1963-03-22    Originally by Arthur Alexander
6    Baby It's You    The Beatles    1963-03-22    Originally by Shirelles
7    Bad Boy    The Beatles    1965-06-14    Originally by Larry Williams
8    Be-Bop-A-Lula    The Beatles    1977-05-01    Originally by Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps
9    Blue Suede Shoes    The Beatles    1996-10-28    Originally by Carl Perkins
10    Boys    The Beatles    1963-03-22    Originally by Shirelles
11    Chains    The Beatles    1963-03-22    Originally by The Cookies
12    Devil in Her Heart    The Beatles    1963-11-22    Originally by The Donays
13    Dizzy Miss Lizzy    The Beatles    1965-06-14    Originally by Larry Williams
14    Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby    The Beatles    1964-12-04    Originally by Carl Perkins
15    Honey Don't    The Beatles    1964-12-04    Originally by Carl Perkins
16    I Got a Woman    The Beatles    1994-11-30    Originally by Ray Charles and His Band
17    Long Tall Sally    The Beatles    1964-04-10    Originally by Little Richard
18    Money (That's What I Want)    The Beatles    1963-11-22    Originally by Barrett Strong
19    My Bonnie    Tony Sheridan and the Beat Boys    1961-10    Originally written by J.T. Wood, traditional
20    Please Mr. Postman    The Beatles    1963-11-22    Originally by The Marvelettes
21    Rock and Roll Music    The Beatles    1964-12-04    Originally by Chuck Berry
22    Roll Over Beethoven    The Beatles    1963-11-22    Originally by Chuck Berry
23    The Saints    Tony Sheridan and the Beat Boys    1961-10    Originally written by James M. Black, Katherine E. Purvis
24    Take Good Care of My Baby    The Beatles    1982-09-10    Originally by Bobby Vee
25    Three Cool Cats    The Beatles    1982-09-10    Originally by The Coasters
26    Till There Was You    The Beatles    1963-11-22    Originally by Barbara Cook
27    Twist and Shout    The Beatles    1963-03-22    Originally by Top Notes
28    You Really Got a Hold on Me    The Beatles    1963-11-22    Originally by The Miracles

I like how many of them start with the letters A or B.

Martin: Boys I have a list of songs that I want you to read through. Pick out one song from the list and we'll record a cover version.

Lennon: Done.

Martin: But you only read the first page.

Lennon: I said done.

[TVC15]

Mrs. Robinson is a good song, but it is a distinctive Simon and Garfunkel type song. To some it may sound somewhat Beatlesque, but I think that term is ridiculous anyway since the Beatles composed such a variety of songs in many different genres. It doesn't seem like there is a definitive Beatles sound. Unless you're going to tell me I Am the Walrus, Helter Skelter, When I'm 64, Yer Blues and I Want to Hold Your Hand sound alike.

I think Beatlesque is an adequate enough descriptor to use, although I am somewhat hesitant to try to define it.  For example, some Elliot Smith songs have Beatlesque melodies, although the songs in question don't sound very Beatlesy.

[Flannel Boy]

Mrs. Robinson is a good song, but it is a distinctive Simon and Garfunkel type song. To some it may sound somewhat Beatlesque, but I think that term is ridiculous anyway since the Beatles composed such a variety of songs in many different genres. It doesn't seem like there is a definitive Beatles sound. Unless you're going to tell me I Am the Walrus, Helter Skelter, When I'm 64, Yer Blues and I Want to Hold Your Hand sound alike.

I think Beatlesque is an adequate enough descriptor to use, although I am somewhat hesitant to try to define it.  For example, some Elliot Smith songs have Beatlesque melodies, although the songs in question don't sound very Beatlesy.

Don't know too much about him, but from his Wiki page it is clear that they must have influenced him.

In 1998, Smith recorded and contributed a cover version of the Beatles song "Because" to the American Beauty soundtrack, which can be heard during the closing credits of the film. Although this was the only Beatles song that Smith ever officially released, he was known to have recorded at least one other ("Revolution", during the sessions for XO), and played many during his live concerts. Among the songs he is known to have played during concerts are "Blackbird", "Yer Blues", "I Me Mine", "For No One", "Something", "I'm So Tired", "Long, Long, Long", and "I'm Only Sleeping". He also played from the Beatles members' solo careers including the John Lennon song "Jealous Guy", and the George Harrison songs "Give Me Love", "My Sweet Lord", and "Isn't it a Pity?".

This is a good cover http://youtube.com/watch?v=t0uiL0OZ8mY
as is this http://youtube.com/watch?v=gT_Xr8L4V1U

[TVC15]

I miss him a lot.  I wish I had gotten to see him live.

[TVC15]

Here's an example of one of his originals that I think is Beatlesque.  Listen to the whole thing.



oops forgot the URL, lol.

[Flannel Boy]

Yeah, I can hear it.

[Phoenix Dark]

SHIT

[xnikki118x]

I'm with Phoenix on the stupid train.

I REALLY thought The Beatles did that song. Christ, I even thought it was them doing it when I went to Wikipedia and listened to the 23 second sample of the song. I'll be damned.

I hang my head in shame

*cries in terror*

[BobbyRobby]

Malek, maybe you'd know who recorded this.  It is a pretty badass Day in the Life Instrumental, that was on one of my friend's mixed CDs.  I have been wondering who did it for a couple of years now.

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=2B825E4E56CB9B09

[Ecrofirt]

I'm with Phoenix on the stupid train.

I REALLY thought The Beatles did that song. Christ, I even thought it was them doing it when I went to Wikipedia and listened to the 23 second sample of the song. I'll be damned.

I hang my head in shame

*cries in terror*

Leave me alone, devil woman.

[Flannel Boy]

Malek, maybe you'd know who recorded this.  It is a pretty badass Day in the Life Instrumental, that was on one of my friend's mixed CDs.  I have been wondering who did it for a couple of years now.

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=2B825E4E56CB9B09

Jeff Beck.

edit: live performance http://youtube.com/watch?v=3uwvBizKAwc

[xnikki118x]

I'm with Phoenix on the stupid train.

I REALLY thought The Beatles did that song. Christ, I even thought it was them doing it when I went to Wikipedia and listened to the 23 second sample of the song. I'll be damned.

I hang my head in shame

*cries in terror*

Leave me alone, devil woman.

Troll.



I know they didn't, but it would have been nice to hear The Beatles cover Mrs. Robinson.

[BobbyRobby]

Malek, maybe you'd know who recorded this.  It is a pretty badass Day in the Life Instrumental, that was on one of my friend's mixed CDs.  I have been wondering who did it for a couple of years now.

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=2B825E4E56CB9B09

Jeff Beck.

edit: live performance http://youtube.com/watch?v=3uwvBizKAwc

awesome.  thanks

[Error Macro]

Simon and Garfunkel's first album is fantastic.  After that, ehh, they were okay, even having some great songs here and there, but I liked them much better before they "went electric."  The soothing acoustic folk of the first album is for me.

[xnikki118x]

Simon and Garfunkel's first album is fantastic.  After that, ehh, they were okay, even having some great songs here and there, but I liked them much better before they "went electric."  The soothing acoustic folk of the first album is for me.

Yes.

[drozmight]

"EL OH EL Pheonix Dark. LOLOL!"

[Flannel Boy]

Malek, maybe you'd know who recorded this.  It is a pretty badass Day in the Life Instrumental, that was on one of my friend's mixed CDs.  I have been wondering who did it for a couple of years now.

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=2B825E4E56CB9B09

Jeff Beck.

edit: live performance http://youtube.com/watch?v=3uwvBizKAwc

awesome.  thanks

You are welcome sir.

Simon and Garfunkel's first album is fantastic.  After that, ehh, they were okay, even having some great songs here and there, but I liked them much better before they "went electric."  The soothing acoustic folk of the first album is for me.

Yes.

I'm with you guys.