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It's time to discuss America's favorite band, The Beatles. As surprising as it may sound, I have really never gotten all that into this band, they're way too mainstream. No, I'm completely kidding, but I really do know shockingly little about this band other than what we have learned in class. I did, however, perform a dance to "A Hard Day's Night" in kindergarten, so there's something.

One thing I really dig about the Beatles' music, particularly their early work, is their heavy use of harmonica. I. LOVE. Harmonica. I don't really know why, maybe it's that wild west vibe, but I have not found a song with harmonica in it that I don't love. I also love everyone of their voices, they are all such talented guys, and their harmonization is absolutely flawless and beautiful. Also, I was supremely impressed to learn that they made their first album in only one day. I honestly didn't even know that the Beatles sang Twist and Shout until I saw the track on their album, because his voice is so drastically different. And you know what, I actually like John Lennon's voice ten times better when it's super scratchy and raspy like that. It gives them an edge that I think is rather desperately needed, as I often find them a bit cookie-cutter. I also noticed, especially in Twist in Shout, that the Beatles have a bit of Little Richard influence in their work, specifically when they do the high "woo" between Lenon's verses,

While I do think this band is, deservingly so, one of the most talented of all time, their music is not something I honestly would listen to on a regular basis.

Here are some of my favorites that we haven't discussed in class yet:


Here, of course, is Hey Jude, which I recently found out was actually written for Lennon's son, to cheer him up through out his parents divorce, very sad. However, this song, is also a great spirit-lifter.


But of course, the Beatles will never be able to top the cuteness factor of this little guy.


And finally, my all time favorite Beatles' song will forever be Obladi Oblada. I used to jam out to this song when I was a tot, it is so happy so and catchy. I love the sharp/ old timey piano, it gives it a retro/ nostalgic vibe.