my reaction to helter skelter by @TheBeatles #thebeatles #helterskelter #reaction #heavymetal #hardrock #paulmccartney
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@spreet656 ай бұрын
They went from Please Please Me to Helter Skelter in 5 short years. Has there ever been such an immense transition & effect on music in general than The Beatles?
@bobbybrettel54226 ай бұрын
Underrated Beatles songs.......Think for yourself.......another song Yer Blues
@stevevasell4296 ай бұрын
YER BLUES! A fantastic piece!
@jeffmartin10266 ай бұрын
"You may be a lover but you ain't no.......dancer" - one of the best lines ever in R&R.
@jnagarya5196 ай бұрын
What I find intriguing is the Liverpudlianism in the McCartney song "Penny Lane": "coral fish-and-finger pies in Summer". What do you think that means, in view of the fact of male chauvinism?
@jeffmartin10266 ай бұрын
@@jnagarya519 "A four of fish and finger pies" - a fourpennyworth of fish and chips. The Boys were always trying to slip in sexual inuendoes to the songs so maybe this is one of those instances.
@jnagarya5196 ай бұрын
@@jeffmartin1026 Exactly my point. The were a bit more blatant in "Girl".
@MJ16 ай бұрын
Paul came into the studio one day after hearing Pete Townsend say The Who had just recorded the hardest rock n roll song ever. So Paul took that as a challenge.
@manny45526 ай бұрын
The Beatles never recorded a bad album.. they were all really great . Their solo careers had alot of great songs but only some of the lps were great... They are five really talented and brilliant guys when you add in George martin... And in the days prior to the Internet they were still so huge they were known by everyone.. the Beatles didn't need a website
@erickvermeulen97346 ай бұрын
Some years ago I saw Paul McCartney perform this song in Amsterdam, still great on the vocals. Amazing. Pete Townshend said in 1967 that the Who''s I can See for Miles was the loudest song ever, so then Paul McCartney wrote Helter Skelter with raw vocals and loud drums, which gave Ringo blisters on his fingers.
@BlazinRiver15 ай бұрын
Paul didnt play bass on this
@erickvermeulen97345 ай бұрын
@@BlazinRiver1 Paul did play bass on this song at live concerts, for instance at Live 8 in 2005 or so.
@Poetic_Justice19626 ай бұрын
Great honest reaction. The Beatles' other heavy song is on Abbey Road and titled I Want You, which was also ahead of it its time by 25+ years, thinking about Grunge. The Beatles will always be "rediscovered" by new generations of people interested in the history of popular music.
@willrohan72564 ай бұрын
Try Oh Darling!. the BEST track on Abbey Road.
@jamespuleo32696 ай бұрын
Congrats on playing a whole Beatles cut uninterrupted, and NOT having it blocked !! You must live a charmed existence ~~~~~
@vovindequasahi3 ай бұрын
wtf are you talking about? Since Paul bought back the rights from the Michael Jackson estate nobody is blocking anything!
@caprad6 ай бұрын
I'll never forget, when Paul was invited to play the Grammy's in 2014...and he played his pop-ish "Fine Line"...and everyone thought that was it...and then he said he wanted to "Rock A Bit"...and busted out "Helter"...the place went NUTS...and...at home...so did I...volume to 99
@beckygrant22586 ай бұрын
The first heavy metal music, or yes, even punk music…hard rock! They were so innovative, then other bands ran with that style, which became a genre.
@ajaxfilms6 ай бұрын
Great song, great reaction. More heavy Beatles: Revolution, Yer Blues, I Want You (she's so heavy), Its All Too Much, The End, I've Got A Feeling...
@johntiggleman46866 ай бұрын
@ajaxfilms As far as "It's All Too Much," there is a version on KZfaq that clocks in at almost 8 minutes. I submit that the one on "Yellow Submarine" was edited down maybe a minute and a half.
@joannerichards17506 ай бұрын
Yes, anyone who provides commentary on pop music must know and appreciate the entire Beatles catalogue.
@jnagarya5196 ай бұрын
And they MUST understand that "pop" is short for "popular," as in "Pop Charts," which included various "genre". Including jazz and folk. How many times have we seen "The Beatles" disparaged as "pop music" by fans of "The Rolling Stones" -- who ALSO had hits on the Pop Charts. Didn't that make "The Rolling Stones" ALSO a "pop group"? Yes, it did: it made their music "pop music". So much nonsense in MARKETING labels masquerading or mistook for "genre".
@jnagarya5196 ай бұрын
"The Beatles" played extended jams in Hamburg. They were a kick-ass band -- listen to the BBC recordings.
@beholdmessiah65266 ай бұрын
Awesome track, Beatles can cover any style.
@markastoforoff78385 ай бұрын
The Beatles invented styles, yes they borrowed from others but they made it different with their innovativeness.
@genebaughbba34796 ай бұрын
The impetus for the heaviness of this song was Peter Townsend of the who saying they had just written the heaviest song ever. And The Beatles said Oh yeah?
@stevevasell4296 ай бұрын
If you want hard rock, with the performers really having fun, check out the beatles " Hey Bulldog ".
@andyallan29096 ай бұрын
And watch the official video/promo of "Hey Bulldog" which is basically the Beatles in the studio recording the song.
@wayback4796 ай бұрын
Luved the reaction mate . Try Oh Darling by the Beatles , another Paul screamer 😊
@jamespuleo32696 ай бұрын
Yes, he screams by the second time thru the bridge. But the song is classic rock and roller~~~ it could have been just as effective (and appropriate) if they'd done it as a "retro" 1950's Doo-Wop tune ~~~
@genebaughbba34796 ай бұрын
It's always a good time to revisit The Beatles.
@falconsooner6 ай бұрын
Incredible vocal performance
@wakinossin6 ай бұрын
Listen to the other versions of Helter Skelter on the relatively recent White Album Sessions album. Take 2 is so very different, and take 17 is absolutely frantic, Paul goes nuts.
@OneRaxy6 ай бұрын
Please react to Beatles - I've got a feeling (live on rooftop)
@josephthomas39126 ай бұрын
Nice reaction. If you would like another rocking surprise from McCartney, check out the song "Soily" from "Wings Over America Live". And listen for Paul's 'heavy metal scream' - along with Jimmy's scorching guitar.
@vtbn536 ай бұрын
Helter Skelter is incredible and enjoyed by Americans even when they don't understand what the phrase "helter skelter" means
@oneisnone73505 ай бұрын
On the same album, “Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except for Me and My Monkey” is pretty hard also.
@jonnno2436 ай бұрын
Another heavy song around this time, Small Faces, Wham Bang Thank You Mam.
@richardjacobs76325 ай бұрын
Another cool John song in this vain is, “Everybody’s Got Something To Hide Except For Me and My Money”!
@luigitrotti60236 ай бұрын
I grew up with the beatles ..starting with the cartoons when i was a little boy ...all through the 70s i even sort of disliked them too ...but time and again i came back to them to the point that i now consider them the best band of their time and the most influential in modern music even today ....whatever reasons one might have for disliking them or even hating them eventually comes to having to admit that their song writing ability ..their constant moving forward to unexplored territory...pushing the boundaries ...the quality of their songs and production .its pure magic ..it was mindblowing...so even if you might feel that you like other bands a lot more (and everyone has a right to their own preferences in music ) it is nevertheless unexceptable to not give them the huge credit they deserve ...because what they did has magic written all over it and represents a huge gift to the music lovers of the world
@Kieop4 ай бұрын
It's interesting that you say your parents hated The Beatles. My parents didn't hate The Beatles, but they weren't fans. They had the Rock and Roll compilation album and that was pretty much it really. So, like you, I had to discover The Beatles on my own. Luckily for me, I am older so I was able to meet The Beatles through their solo work on the radio and then "discover" them that way. I've always loved their eclecticism; they pretty much have something for everyone.
@MisterWondrous6 ай бұрын
This was my wedding song. Kidding. In your eyes was. It was new. We were too. "Revolution 9" was pretty out there too.
@patticrichton11356 ай бұрын
@MisterWondrous. People always refers to "Revolution 9" as a "song" Which it isn't, it's what they call a "SOUND COLLAGE" which is why it is interesting if you approach it as such.
@tdgallagher2186 ай бұрын
McCartney said that the inspiration for this song was because he heard that The Who was the loudest band in rock at the time, so he decided to outdo them. Harrison recalled that at one point during the recording session, the atmosphere got a bit crazed, and he lit a small fire in an ashtray and danced around the studio, holding the ashtray above his head. For me, the White Album is one of my favorite LPs. It's got a little bit of everything for everybody. And yes, I thoroughly enjoy Revolution #9, although I certainly wouldn't call it a song. Perhaps the correct term might be an 'avant-garde audio collage'.
@bartstarr1006 ай бұрын
The Who NEVER STOPPED being the loudest band.
@tdgallagher2186 ай бұрын
@@bartstarr100 And Townsend can testify to that.
@genabourassa79625 ай бұрын
Did they forget Deep Purple are in the Guiness Book of World records as the loudest live Band ever @@tdgallagher218
4 ай бұрын
@@bartstarr100loud doesn't make great which is why the who were no Beatles (or stones or experience, or zeppelin)
4 ай бұрын
@@tdgallagher218Pete was/is a delusional narcissist, the guy compares himself to Hendrix even tho Pete was a rhythm guitarists 😂😂😂😂
@patticrichton11355 ай бұрын
I never understood how ANY one could say they "HATE" the Beatles. It is SUCH a STRONG word, They did so much different types of music, that something might have appealed to them. I don't "HATE" any music. I dislike or don't care for a few types of music, but never felt so strongly that I would say I HATE it.
@brettkowalewski95355 ай бұрын
There are some standouts from their career that make you say wow. Polythene Pam, Hey Bulldog, etc. The range covered over 6 years was pretty huge.
@carlgrove87936 ай бұрын
I never heard that song at all in the 60s -- I am wondering if the BBC censored it!
@Kieop4 ай бұрын
"It's almost like they heard what Hendrix and Cream were doing and said, let's try that." Yes!! Paul always tells the story of how he was trying to best The Who after reading an article about their "heavy" sound. But yeah, The Beatles were heavily influenced by ALL their peers and, of course, Eric Clapton from Cream appears on While My Guitar Gently Weeps (George also co-wrote Badge for Cream) and would go on to play Yer Blues with John Lennon in Dec 68 for The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus. Then he would be a member of The Plastic Ono Band when Cold Turkey was premiered in Toronto Sept 69. Paul has cited Hendrix as his favourite guitarist and plays Foxy Lady at his concerts. It is said that Paul was the one who got Hendrix on the bill for Monterey Pop and Jimi played on Paul's brother's album in 1968, which Paul produced. So Cream and Jimi were very much on The Beatles' radar in 1968 when Helter Skelter was made.
@cjmacq-vg8um6 ай бұрын
"revolution" and the video verson of the song, which was released as a b-side to the single "hey jude," was also a heavy, hard rock sound. the single was released in conjunction with "the white album." "revolution 1" is the slowed down, bluesy version of the song that appears on the album. "revolution 9" wasn't really a "song." it was an experimental, avant gard piece. the mono version of "helter skelter" leaves out the "i've got blisters on my fingers" ending. thanks for the video.
@ritagryphon2226 ай бұрын
Someone mentioned Yer blues and yeah try it.. and Abbey Road of course Nice reaction (:
@beatlesarebest5 ай бұрын
What a ride. Love these guys!!!!
@genebaughbba34796 ай бұрын
And by the way this is an actual slide in London where you can go and slide down the Helter skelter.
@patticrichton11356 ай бұрын
@genebaughbba3479 You can find the Helter Skelter slide all over the UK in most amusement parks/fairgrounds. I saw one back in 1968 and 1972 when visiting my Liverpool in-laws, in Blackpool. For those that don't know it's a slide that encircles a cone shaped structure ( like a lighthouse shape. Google it and you will see photos of what they look like. Type in : photos of the Helter Skelter amusement park ride in the UK. "
@nazfrde6 ай бұрын
That's Lennon playing bass (on a Fender VI). Macca and George are doing the guitars.
@DJ-bj8ku6 ай бұрын
Great bass playing.
@brianjones87516 ай бұрын
Actually it was Paul on lead guitar
@betsyab1216 ай бұрын
That's Ringo screaming "I have blisters on my fingers!" They did 18 takes of this song in a row and Ringo waa going full bore each time until his fingers got blistered!
@frugalseverin22826 ай бұрын
Siouxsie & the Banshees did a nice cover of this song on their 1st album "Scream". Give a fresh listen to the Lennon-led 'Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey' also on The White Album. For another Beatles rocker I recommend 'It's All Too Much' from the "Yellow Submarine" album.
@wilhelmignis13145 ай бұрын
The Birthday of Heavy Metal. Paul's reaction to an article reporting that Pete Townsend said The Who were the hardest band. Paul read this and thought: "Well, we will see..."
@jackcade6820 сағат бұрын
If i could ask Paul one question it would be; why the fade out/fade in at the end? There is a meaning to that.
@santanamauricio6 ай бұрын
the only way to understand the Beatles is to listen to the music with an open mind, it will always be interesting
@97warlock16 күн бұрын
The very first Heavy Metal song ever, imo
@philshorten32216 ай бұрын
BTW this was late '68 so way ahead of the curve, you also had Pink Floyd doing "The Nile Song" early' 69 as kinda proto-metal Before the arrival of Black Sabbath who just absolutely nailed it
@alfredoramirez10225 ай бұрын
Yer blue next song pls
@johnandrews31516 ай бұрын
You should take a deep dive into all of the Beatles albums starting with the first one. If you have heard them, just call it a review instead of a reaction. The Beatles are still the best!😮😊
@allannancarrow80345 ай бұрын
It was called the first heavy metal song
@JohnMcaulay-gp6nb6 ай бұрын
This track was Led Zeppelin before there was a Led Zeppelin. Don't tell me Plant & Page didn't hear the vocal style & guitar style.
@dannyshelton15014 ай бұрын
That's why LZ was salty about The Beatles, they could really do about anything. 😊
@DJ-bj8ku6 ай бұрын
People have said this song spawned heavy metal.
@markastoforoff78385 ай бұрын
I am a huge Beatles fan but not only would I put Revolution 9 as my very most despised song by the Beatles (only song I despise by them) but I would rank it as in my bottom songs from anyone including annoying children's singers, although to be fair I will put it above any opera song. Helter Skelter on the other hand is a great song, I'd probably put it in my top 40 Beatles songs. That's not a slag against the song it's just that their entire discography is amazing.
@lewistaylor19656 ай бұрын
You can see why this song was recorded like this when you hear the story behind it's creation...
@Marlenefanclubsimone6 ай бұрын
❤️🤘🇮🇹
@michaelparks6120Ай бұрын
The Beatles invented heavy metal with this one song.
@philshorten32216 ай бұрын
Try The Beatles "Revolution" (the rock version not Rev 1 & NOT Rev 9) Or for something with a good sprinkle of Jazz The Beatles "I Want You (she's so heavy)"
@andya94876 ай бұрын
I remember listening to U2's version...weak attempt from the self labelled 'Bono Vox' who couldn't match half of mccartneys notes
@manny45526 ай бұрын
I believe the original version was over 11 minutes..
@rodneygriffin76666 ай бұрын
✌️♥️🍏
@rickc6616 ай бұрын
the White Al. is really strong. duh. with a couple blips. thanks be the guys were back to playin their guitars. My fave ( 74 now ) was / is Revolver.
@robertscola47626 ай бұрын
Try revolution
@gailg23275 ай бұрын
Talking to John or the Beatles generally, frustration maybe, it seems. Thanks
@annakermode66466 ай бұрын
You must listen to I want you/she’s so heavy.
@marcusserrano24313 ай бұрын
Acid Hard Rock
@kellywann37946 ай бұрын
I hope you will do Revolution #9. You will truly see how experimental The Beatles really were. Thanks.
4 ай бұрын
A Beatles straight up rock is is live Revolution
@timbaker65406 ай бұрын
RINGO
@carolmeindl95086 ай бұрын
I understood it was a response to the Rolling Stones. They want to write something with an even “dirtier” sound than theirs.
@patticrichton11356 ай бұрын
@carolmeindl9508, no it was the WHO, not the Stones.
@MrDiddyDee6 ай бұрын
Don't waste your time on 'Revolution 9', it's the worst self indulgence they ever put on record, it's not even a song, just a sound collage. For me they only have a handful of really bad contenders in their whole career, but, whatever their questionable merits, the others on my list at least can actually be classed as songs. There's a ponderous 'Beach Boys style' version of 'Revolution' that also appears on the White album, but the version that really rocks is the one that was released as a single, which is the one you should definitely check out next.
@andyallan29096 ай бұрын
This is the first heavy metal song.
@bartstarr1006 ай бұрын
Except for Jimi Hendrix, Steppenwolf, and Cream . Among others.
@barbarjinx38026 ай бұрын
Sounds like your dad has issues. I learned to never trust anyone who didn’t like the Beatles. Either they were jerks are damaged. Don’t let his issues affect you. They were amazing songwriters who developed extraordinarily in the 7 years they recorded. You should listen to Please Please Me and carry on from there. Obviously you’re a music fan. Listen to what directly influenced most of the bands and people you like. It comes from these guys and their first album. Before them bands wrote songs written by studios of songwriters and maybe they’d have a single. Beatles changed that by writing their own right from the beginning. 4 out 5 of their first albums are half covers though. Still they did some covers better than the original. Good luck.
@jnagarya5196 ай бұрын
After "The Beatles" broke up rock splintered into all sorts of labels -- fake "genre". An example was "Alternative Rock". To what was it "Alternative"? To ROCK. "Hard Rock" was just another focus on a fragment of the whole of rock. So much pseudo-intellectual hogwash.
@MsAppassionata6 ай бұрын
I couldn’t agree more. I’m sick of all these genres and sub-genres. It’s all rock n roll to me.
@brigidsingleton15966 ай бұрын
😮 you make it sound like The Beatles were capable of making a bad song ... You're wrong, if so. Any house without The Beatles is _not_ a home fit for humans. Instead it's full of monsters. (Imho).
@brigidsingleton15966 ай бұрын
Whaaaaaaaast the ******* **** you're _not_ a Beatles fan ?!!!! 🥺😮😮😮🤐😱 That's that's that's just _blasphemy_!!🏴
@36karpatoruski6 ай бұрын
You can confidently skip Rev #9. A mistake since ‘68.
@patticrichton11356 ай бұрын
@36karpatoruski I totally disagree, he should listen to it. It's not a "song" in the first place. It was very experimental and that sort of thing was called a "sound collage" No way can it qualify as a "song" It's very interesting, there is so much going on in it, that with repeated listens you will hear something you didn't notice before. I have seen other reactors tackle it and a lot of them did find it interesting and were glad they DID listen to it. Let him decide for himself. If he doesn't like it, fine. But he might like it. Give him a chance.
@user-tr9de6gm8k5 ай бұрын
They did this and moved on.
@abc456f6 ай бұрын
Seriously dude, Revolution #9 is a waste of time. The rest of the white album is well worth a listen. Amazing variation of styles.
@MsAppassionata6 ай бұрын
I disagree. It makes great use of sound. I love the way the sound travels from ear to ear, something that was used by other bands (Led Zeppelin comes immediately to mind) later on. It’s supposed to represent the sound of a revolution.
@97warlock16 күн бұрын
worst lead ever lol
@paulrebori23956 ай бұрын
Could care less bout some kid who has no idea bout the beatles