Comments - The American Rivals to the Beatles - Warning its a long blog... - BEATLES ABBEY ROAD // A Place for Beatles Fans To Come Together2024-03-28T12:40:42Zhttp://beatlesabbeyroad.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=6286498%3ABlogPost%3A3659&xn_auth=noThanks for sharing that link,…tag:beatlesabbeyroad.ning.com,2012-02-04:6286498:Comment:132002012-02-04T20:23:30.535ZSadiehttp://beatlesabbeyroad.ning.com/profile/LovelySexySadieRita
<p>Thanks for sharing that link, Beatle Girl. I never really understood the whole rival of Beatles vs. Stones thing. I love both bands, my favorite band is actually a tie between The Beatles and The Who. My second favorite band is The Rolling Stones and my third is The Doors. To me nobody rivals The Beatles though, but alot come close. :]</p>
<p>Thanks for sharing that link, Beatle Girl. I never really understood the whole rival of Beatles vs. Stones thing. I love both bands, my favorite band is actually a tie between The Beatles and The Who. My second favorite band is The Rolling Stones and my third is The Doors. To me nobody rivals The Beatles though, but alot come close. :]</p> Here's an interesting article…tag:beatlesabbeyroad.ning.com,2012-02-04:6286498:Comment:131992012-02-04T03:10:13.261ZAnnalina Lennon McCartneyhttp://beatlesabbeyroad.ning.com/profile/beatlegirl
<p>Here's an interesting article/video I found!</p>
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<p>Keith Richards explains how the feud between The Beatles and The Rolling Stones was actually quite the opposite:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/celebritology/post/keith-richards-says-the-beatles-and-the-rolling-stones-werent-rivals/2011/05/12/AF4fpm0G_blog.html">http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/celebritology/post/keith-richar...</a></p>
<p>Here's an interesting article/video I found!</p>
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<p>Keith Richards explains how the feud between The Beatles and The Rolling Stones was actually quite the opposite:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/celebritology/post/keith-richards-says-the-beatles-and-the-rolling-stones-werent-rivals/2011/05/12/AF4fpm0G_blog.html">http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/celebritology/post/keith-richar...</a></p> I agree Sadie! :-D
JP, I go…tag:beatlesabbeyroad.ning.com,2011-07-26:6286498:Comment:39242011-07-26T14:33:38.470ZBeatleBobhttp://beatlesabbeyroad.ning.com/profile/BeatleBob
<p>I agree Sadie! :-D</p>
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<p>JP, I got what this Blog was all about! Yes, the American bands kept to their American roots rock style. And a lot of them indeed had a heavy political theme to their music to reflect the times! And yes, I agree both the American and British bands had their own distinctive style. And both groups contributed so much Fantastic music! Thanks again for the informative and interesting Blog!</p>
<p>I agree Sadie! :-D</p>
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<p>JP, I got what this Blog was all about! Yes, the American bands kept to their American roots rock style. And a lot of them indeed had a heavy political theme to their music to reflect the times! And yes, I agree both the American and British bands had their own distinctive style. And both groups contributed so much Fantastic music! Thanks again for the informative and interesting Blog!</p> Obviously, the Beatles don't…tag:beatlesabbeyroad.ning.com,2011-07-25:6286498:Comment:36852011-07-25T23:54:50.670ZJohn Paulhttp://beatlesabbeyroad.ning.com/profile/JohnPaul
<p>Obviously, the Beatles don't have a close rival. However, like i mentioned, i think some 60s bands have either one or two years where they competed with The Beatles fairly well both artistically and in popularity. They were not as consistent as the Fab Four, but should be acknowledged. </p>
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<p>I do like to separate the "American" bands from the "British bands" (not because i am racist or anything). I believe most groups for the most part had their own distinctive style. While…</p>
<p>Obviously, the Beatles don't have a close rival. However, like i mentioned, i think some 60s bands have either one or two years where they competed with The Beatles fairly well both artistically and in popularity. They were not as consistent as the Fab Four, but should be acknowledged. </p>
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<p>I do like to separate the "American" bands from the "British bands" (not because i am racist or anything). I believe most groups for the most part had their own distinctive style. While many of the British bands in the 60s where focusing on experimenting (which eventually led to progressive rock in the 70s), the American bands kept their "American" or "roots rock" style. American bands also have a heavy political theme to their music, especially with USA's involvement in the Vietnam War at that time. At the end, both groups contributed so much great music, no matter what kind of style they portrayed their music.</p> I could make a list and descr…tag:beatlesabbeyroad.ning.com,2011-07-25:6286498:Comment:36792011-07-25T19:38:04.352ZSadiehttp://beatlesabbeyroad.ning.com/profile/LovelySexySadieRita
I could make a list and description of 60s music, both British and American, 10 times longer than this. LOL. The Sixties is my favorite time for music, I also like alot of 70s too. I like some songs by all of the people mentioned by JP, BeatleGirl, and Beatlebob, but I can't say there is any rival to The Beatles ever. Although I admit there are some that come close. They are still above all to me.
I could make a list and description of 60s music, both British and American, 10 times longer than this. LOL. The Sixties is my favorite time for music, I also like alot of 70s too. I like some songs by all of the people mentioned by JP, BeatleGirl, and Beatlebob, but I can't say there is any rival to The Beatles ever. Although I admit there are some that come close. They are still above all to me. Thanks Beatle Girl! I also li…tag:beatlesabbeyroad.ning.com,2011-07-25:6286498:Comment:36712011-07-25T14:38:54.160ZBeatleBobhttp://beatlesabbeyroad.ning.com/profile/BeatleBob
<p>Thanks Beatle Girl! I also liked your addition to this blog too! And would enjoy to see a second part of this blog!</p>
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<p>And I agree, there will be No Rival for the Beatles for me as well! I Really Enjoyed a lot of bands and solo artists from both the U.S. and England over the years. But, no other band or solo artist can Rival the Beatles for me! </p>
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<p>I enjoyed the Beach Boys very much over the years! With "God Only Knows" this song touched me from day one! It's a…</p>
<p>Thanks Beatle Girl! I also liked your addition to this blog too! And would enjoy to see a second part of this blog!</p>
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<p>And I agree, there will be No Rival for the Beatles for me as well! I Really Enjoyed a lot of bands and solo artists from both the U.S. and England over the years. But, no other band or solo artist can Rival the Beatles for me! </p>
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<p>I enjoyed the Beach Boys very much over the years! With "God Only Knows" this song touched me from day one! It's a beautiful song! And Brian's brother Carl, who did the lead vocal sounded so beautiful! Carl's voice really shines here. I myself had been obsessed with this song too! Always sent chills down my spine every time I listen to this song! And yes, I consider Brian a musical genius as well. Even though he was tone deaf in one ear his lyrics, melodies, arranging, and a bit later on production of the Beach Boys songs were incredible! </p>
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<p>Bob Dylan's song writing and poetic abilities were pure magic! He truly reflected the times and touched so many people and inspired so many musicians! And when he went electric he could really Rock too! So many great songs! He inspired John as well as the other Beatles around the time of Revolver to enhance their music further in many ways.</p>
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<p>I agree with what you said about Simon & Garfunkel! I couldn't have said it any better. You were Spot On about them!</p>
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<p>I couldn't agree more with you about I'd rather listen to any band/duo/artists from the 60's and 70's than what we get with today's music!! And agree with the rest of the things you mentioned here!!</p>
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<p>I Enjoyed your addition to this blog! :-D</p> I read the whole thing, too!…tag:beatlesabbeyroad.ning.com,2011-07-24:6286498:Comment:40082011-07-24T20:41:58.444ZAnnalina Lennon McCartneyhttp://beatlesabbeyroad.ning.com/profile/beatlegirl
<p>I read the whole thing, too! Good blog JP :-)</p>
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<p>Even though I have given all these bands/duo a listen, there will be no "rival" for the Beatles for me. The closest band that I've even almost enjoyed as much as The Beatles are the Beach Boys. Even then, I haven't listened to all the Beach Boys albums, nor do I own <em>any</em> album of the bands listed here. (Mostly because I don't have the money to spend, and I'm too busy on the…</p>
<p>I read the whole thing, too! Good blog JP :-)</p>
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<p>Even though I have given all these bands/duo a listen, there will be no "rival" for the Beatles for me. The closest band that I've even almost enjoyed as much as The Beatles are the Beach Boys. Even then, I haven't listened to all the Beach Boys albums, nor do I own <em>any</em> album of the bands listed here. (Mostly because I don't have the money to spend, and I'm too busy on the Beatles.)</p>
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<p>Bob Dylan comes next for the artist I'm most interested in. People scuff him off as some junkie who wrote poems and sounds like ass and doesn't even sound like himself anymore. I truly admire his songwriting/poetic abilities, and that does't stop me from complimenting his musicianship.</p>
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<p>About Beach Boys' "God Only Knows". I read that Paul said that this song was his favorite love song. I read it on a page on SongFacts.com. It must be a favorite of people, because I, myself, had been obsessed with this song -- would play it for hours. I'd even cry with some Beach Boys songs because of how sentimental and sweet and just so pure their songs are. Brian Wilson is, in my spectrum, one of the "geniuses". Even other artists who would usually mention Lennon or McCartney as their idols, would next, mention Brian Wilson as one of the greats.</p>
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<p>Simon & Garfunkel would next come to touch me on a musical/emotional level. Their soothing, soft melodies and deep-in-thought lyrics can easily touch my heart almost immediately.</p>
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<p>Not meaning to disregard the other bands listed here, so I'll come to say that I'd rather listen to any band/duo/artists from the 60s or 70s or 50s instead of the songs we get today. Not saying that no one today is as talented anymore -- it's just that the music that the media feeds us just doesn't do it for me.</p>
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<p>There are bands from England too that I admire more or less as their American counterparts.</p>
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<p>I also like music from other decades, too. Man, everything back then was just better!</p>
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<p>If I drifted off from the "American rivals to the Beatles" topic it's just that I don't see the difference whether they were American or what. All these artists were talented and gave us really great music. The Beatles had almost, all, American influences. And they sounded 'American' when they sang, too, Lol!</p>
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<p>For seeing anyone in concert, I have seen Brian Wilson before and I'd like to see Bob Dylan. Would definitely also try to see S&G.. S or G, whichever :-) </p>
<p>But if given a choice, I'd see Paul McCartney over any artist or band or duo! I'm sure they would too. LOL</p>
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<p>I agree with Beatle Bob - definitely do a second part. Would like to know your thoughts on the other bands! I also like Beatle Bob's addition to this blog. Great info & response!</p> I Really Enjoyed this Blog! V…tag:beatlesabbeyroad.ning.com,2011-07-24:6286498:Comment:39022011-07-24T16:38:09.910ZBeatleBobhttp://beatlesabbeyroad.ning.com/profile/BeatleBob
<p>I Really Enjoyed this Blog! Very Good Read! I'll have to check out Youtube on "Love". I don't remember them. But, listening to them on Youtube, I might?</p>
<p>Talking about the Beach Boys:</p>
<p>Brian Wilson's "home demo" of Surf's Up. Listen to his voice here! It sends chills down my spine!</p>
<p><a href="http://youtu.be/3tPs5f3kkFY" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/3tPs5f3kkFY</a></p>
<p>Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys had some Great songs!</p>
<p>"God Only Knows" and "Good Vibrations"…</p>
<p>I Really Enjoyed this Blog! Very Good Read! I'll have to check out Youtube on "Love". I don't remember them. But, listening to them on Youtube, I might?</p>
<p>Talking about the Beach Boys:</p>
<p>Brian Wilson's "home demo" of Surf's Up. Listen to his voice here! It sends chills down my spine!</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://youtu.be/3tPs5f3kkFY">http://youtu.be/3tPs5f3kkFY</a></p>
<p>Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys had some Great songs!</p>
<p>"God Only Knows" and "Good Vibrations" were Fantastic Songs! Paul McCartney once said "God Only Knows" was his Favorite Song. And Paul played the "Pet Sounds" album over and over again for the other Beatles. Inspired Paul to make Sgt. Pepper! Paul and Brian Wilson became very good friends. </p>
<p>The Doors were Incredible! Ray Manzarek was a wizard on the keyboards and the Base in most of their songs was Ray using the pedals. Robbie Krieger played fantastic Slide on a lot of their songs. John Densmore always tried to incorporate a jazz or a latin beat to their songs. And of course Jim! His voice, looks, and lyrics were always at the forefront! A poet!</p>
<p>Some Great Songs I enjoyed were Break On Through, Soul Kitchen, Light My Fire, Back Door Man, The End, Love Me Two Times, When The Music's Over, Five To One, Wild Child, Road House Blues, The WASP "Texas Radio and the Big Beat". The were so many others! One of my Favorite Bands!</p>
<p>Simon & Garfunkel were Fantastic song writers with Great harmonies! Simon & Garfunkel songs I Loved: America, The Boxer, "The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)", A Hazy Shade of Winter, Homeward Bound, Kathy's Song, Scarborough Fair, The Sound of Silence, and so many more! Loved them!</p>
<p>CSN&Y: Four Way Street and Deja Vu were my Favorite Albums from them. Some of my Favorite songs from CSN and CSN&Y were: Woodstock, Long Time Gone, Wooden Ships, Suite Judy Blue Eyes, Carry On, Ohio, Almost Cut My Hair, Find The Cost Of Freedom, Guinnevere, Southern Man, and so many more! Their harmonies were Great, and their songs surely Reflected The Times! </p>
<p>CCR: Some of my favorite songs: Fortunate Son, Who'll Stop The Rain, Born On The Bayou, Lodi, Suzie Q, I Put A Spell On You, Long As I Can See The Light, Up Around The Bend, and many more! John Fogerty had a Great Voice and with their hard driving songs through their blend of country, blues, and rock, made them a Great Band! </p>
<p>..You mentioned Jimi Hendrix at the end. I was lucky enough to see Jimi with his Band of Gypsies Live at the Filmore East on New Years Eve 1969-70. My older cousin turned me on to the Fillmore east in 1969. Some Great songs from that concert were: Machine Gun, Power of Soul, Message of Love, Them Changes, Hear My Train A Comin, Foxy lady, and some other great songs! Also seen Van Morrison, Dr. John, and The Vanilla Fudge at the Fillmore in 1969.</p>
<p>There was no other like Jimi when it came to Guitar! Some might have come close at times like Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, and some others. But Jimi was the Best and will always be! "Sorry for getting off subject here"! </p>
<p>If you do a Second Part to this blog some other Great bands from the 60's: The Band, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Janis Joplin/Big Brother & Holding Company, Bob Dylan, The Byrds, Mamas & The Papas, Jefferson Airplane, Buffalo Springfield, The Turtles, Santana, and so many more! Great Blog! Thanks!</p>
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