If you are going to do a medley of Beatles songs, then make sure you are a pretty good act in the first place otherwise you are going to come off a distant second best.
Fortunately this act is (was):
Take That - Beatles Medley
I totally agree - I hated the Take That Beatles medley (even though I was lucky enough to only get to watch the Ultimate Tour one - having said that - the earlier ones they did were much worse). I was praying that on this latest tour they'd drop it ... and thankfully ... they did!
You see - I don't like everything Take That does - apart from one or two numbers - I can't even stand the Take That and Party album. I do take exception to you saying that Take That are 'not a good act' though (or words to that ilk). I think a comment like that is a bit petty and beneath you - because they are without doubt one of the best live-acts I've seen - and I've seen some pretty good ones.
But record-cover wise - I think the album 'All This And World War II' takes some beating for the sheer number of Beatles songs covered 'cr apply' (by artists that should have known better) in one sitting! :lol: :lol:
In all honesty - I only like Beatles songs sung by the Beatles. I only like Bob Dylan songs sung by Bob Dylan and I only like Johnny Cash songs sung by Johnny Cash. Some artists just do their own songs justice more than any 'tribute' could.
The only one exception I find is Joe Cocker's cover of 'A Little Help From My Friends' - it betters the original.
Norma
Edited by Sheila_Blige
You see - I don't like everything Take That does - apart from one or two numbers - I can't even stand the Take That and Party album. I do take exception to you saying that Take That are 'not a good act' though (or words to that ilk). I think a comment like that is a bit petty and beneath you - because they are without doubt one of the best live-acts I've seen - and I've seen some pretty good ones.
????????????? WTF :arrr:
Can't you read or understand English. I was praising them, otherwise I would not have used the word Fortunately in that context to clearly show my appreciation of the greatest boy band of all-time.
I'm pretty pissed off with your comments to be honest especially as I've previously posted on this site on more than one occasion that I regard Back For Good as the best pop song of the last 15 years (since Duran Duran's Ordinary World) & my high opinion of Gary Barlow as a songwriter, and the fact I prefer his voice to the more charismatic & better performer but less talented Robbie Williams.
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I totally agree - I hated the Take That Beatles medley (even though I was lucky enough to only get to watch the Ultimate Tour one - having said that - the earlier ones they did were much worse). I was praying that on this latest tour they'd drop it ... and thankfully ... they did!
You see - I don't like everything Take That does - apart from one or two numbers - I can't even stand the Take That and Party album. I do take exception to you saying that Take That are 'not a good act' though (or words to that ilk). I think a comment like that is a bit petty and beneath you - because they are without doubt one of the best live-acts I've seen - and I've seen some pretty good ones.
Norma
I think you need to re-read what TIP said, as you obviously got the wrong end of the stick ;)
????????????? WTF :arrr:
Can't you read or understand English. I was praising them, otherwise I would not have used the word Fortunately in that context to clearly show my appreciation of the greatest boy band of all-time.
I'm pretty pissed off with your comments to be honest especially as I've previously posted on this site on more than one occasion that I regard Back For Good as the best pop song of the last 15 years (since Duran Duran's Ordinary World) & my high opinion of Gary Barlow as a songwriter, and the fact I prefer his voice to the more charismatic & better performer but less talented Robbie Williams.
Ooops I apologise COD (you can see by the time of my post it was first thing in the morning - bleary eyes). That is a sincere apology by the way ... so please accept it!
Having said that - I must disagree with you then ... because I still think the Take That Beatles medley was rubbish. Have always said so!
Norma
I think you need to re-read what TIP said, as you obviously got the wrong end of the stick ;)
Oops - I did Brian! I've apologised but as COD and I have disagreed most times on things I automatically assume he's on the attack. I was wrong on this occasion! I doubt he'll accept my apology but at least I've offered it.
I still think the Take That Beatles medley is pants though! And I'm so glad they will never be doing it again.
Norma
Kathy,
Apologies is accepted.
I actually thought the Beatles melody was pretty good compared to some of the other tributes done over the years (Eternal's Supreme tribute springs to the front of my mind).
If you think Take That's Beatles melody was terrible then you really should check this out for a musical horror show.....
Eastenders' Beatles Melody :puke2:
As for Beatles covers albums, I agree All This & World War II (1977) was not the best, a far better Beatles tribute soundtrack was the I Am Sam soundtrack from 2001.....
Which included....
Sheryl Crow - Mother Nature's Son
Rufus Wainwright - Across The Universe
Eddie Vedder - You've Got To Hide Your Love Away
Sarah McLachlan - Blackbird
3 months later...
BUMP:
Here are two really good covers of Beatles related songs IMHO:
Queen + Paul Rodgers - Imagine
^ Much better than Madonna's attempt at this song.
But this is quite possibly the best live performance of a Beatles song that I have ever seen thanks to the sensational guitar playing of his Royal Purpleness (from 3:30 onwards).
Geoorge Harrison tribute (Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty & Prince) - While My Guitar Gently Weeps
BUMP:
Here are two really good covers of Beatles related songs IMHO:
Queen + Paul Rodgers - Imagine
^ Much better than Madonna's attempt at this song.
Agreed! Great cover - Paul Rodgers works really well with Brian and Roger!
But this is quite possibly the best live performance of a Beatles song that I have ever seen thanks to the sensational guitar playing of his Royal Purpleness (from 3:30 onwards).
Geoorge Harrison tribute (Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty & Prince) - While My Guitar Gently Weeps
What a tribute! Jeff and Tom's vocals are great and Prince' fantastic guitar playing lifts it even higher Superb!
Thanks for the 'While My Guitar ....' I will forever be in love with Jeff Lynne's voice.
Norma
Thanks for the 'While My Guitar ....' I will forever be in love with Jeff Lynne's voice.
Norma
You'll like this then:
Jeff Lynne - The Inner Light
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Great performance by Prince, love the bit where he leans back and a minder supports him :D
these would be my fav beatles covers:
The Libertines - Eight Days A Week
Carlos Barat and Peter Doherty - A Day In The Life
Jeff Lynne - A Little Help From My Friends / Nowhere Man - from All This And World War II. I still have this album though I must say ... apart from Jeff's contribution it is a bit pants.
I totally agree - I hated the Take That Beatles medley (even though I was lucky enough to only get to watch the Ultimate Tour one - having said that - the earlier ones they did were much worse). I was praying that on this latest tour they'd drop it ... and thankfully ... they did!
You see - I don't like everything Take That does - apart from one or two numbers - I can't even stand the Take That and Party album. I do take exception to you saying that Take That are 'not a good act' though (or words to that ilk). I think a comment like that is a bit petty and beneath you - because they are without doubt one of the best live-acts I've seen - and I've seen some pretty good ones.
But record-cover wise - I think the album 'All This And World War II' takes some beating for the sheer number of Beatles songs covered 'cr apply' (by artists that should have known better) in one sitting! :lol: :lol:
In all honesty - I only like Beatles songs sung by the Beatles. I only like Bob Dylan songs sung by Bob Dylan and I only like Johnny Cash songs sung by Johnny Cash. Some artists just do their own songs justice more than any 'tribute' could.
The only one exception I find is Joe Cocker's cover of 'A Little Help From My Friends' - it betters the original.
Norma
Edited by Sheila_Blige
????????????? WTF :arrr:
Can't you read or understand English. I was praising them, otherwise I would not have used the word Fortunately in that context to clearly show my appreciation of the greatest boy band of all-time.
I'm pretty pissed off with your comments to be honest especially as I've previously posted on this site on more than one occasion that I regard Back For Good as the best pop song of the last 15 years (since Duran Duran's Ordinary World) & my high opinion of Gary Barlow as a songwriter, and the fact I prefer his voice to the more charismatic & better performer but less talented Robbie Williams.
I think you need to re-read what TIP said, as you obviously got the wrong end of the stick ;)
Ooops I apologise COD (you can see by the time of my post it was first thing in the morning - bleary eyes). That is a sincere apology by the way ... so please accept it!
Having said that - I must disagree with you then ... because I still think the Take That Beatles medley was rubbish. Have always said so!
Norma
Oops - I did Brian! I've apologised but as COD and I have disagreed most times on things I automatically assume he's on the attack. I was wrong on this occasion! I doubt he'll accept my apology but at least I've offered it.
I still think the Take That Beatles medley is pants though! And I'm so glad they will never be doing it again.
Norma
Kathy,
Apologies is accepted.
I actually thought the Beatles melody was pretty good compared to some of the other tributes done over the years (Eternal's Supreme tribute springs to the front of my mind).
If you think Take That's Beatles melody was terrible then you really should check this out for a musical horror show.....
Eastenders' Beatles Melody :puke2:
As for Beatles covers albums, I agree All This & World War II (1977) was not the best, a far better Beatles tribute soundtrack was the I Am Sam soundtrack from 2001.....
Which included....
Sheryl Crow - Mother Nature's Son
Rufus Wainwright - Across The Universe
Eddie Vedder - You've Got To Hide Your Love Away
Sarah McLachlan - Blackbird
BUMP:
Here are two really good covers of Beatles related songs IMHO:
Queen + Paul Rodgers - Imagine
^ Much better than Madonna's attempt at this song.
But this is quite possibly the best live performance of a Beatles song that I have ever seen thanks to the sensational guitar playing of his Royal Purpleness (from 3:30 onwards).
Geoorge Harrison tribute (Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty & Prince) - While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Agreed! Great cover - Paul Rodgers works really well with Brian and Roger!
What a tribute! Jeff and Tom's vocals are great and Prince' fantastic guitar playing lifts it even higher
Superb!
Thanks for the 'While My Guitar ....' I will forever be in love with Jeff Lynne's voice.
Norma
You'll like this then:
Jeff Lynne - The Inner Light
these would be my fav beatles covers:
The Libertines - Eight Days A Week
Carlos Barat and Peter Doherty - A Day In The Life
Jeff Lynne - A Little Help From My Friends / Nowhere Man - from All This And World War II. I still have this album though I must say ... apart from Jeff's contribution it is a bit pants.
Norma