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• The Ultimate Solution! - Lawrence of Suburbia 10:26:30 05/14/06 (2)
  In Reply to: if i were to buy only one beatles cd, which should it be ? posted by zuki on May 13, 2006 at 10:14:31:

  A bit cheeky perhaps, but "the Beatles box" or whatever it's called; neat roll-top case, and contains every official Beatles album on CD (sans "hits" complilations) plus the "Past Masters" pair. Around $330, IIRC. *All* Beatles albums are essential!

  Of course, the entire catalog is being digitally remastered soon, so I'd wait on a big splash like that; in the meantime, particularly if you've got a treble knob on yer stereo, "Beatles 1".
  
  

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  • Re: The Ultimate Solution! - LongPlay 18:36:13 05/14/06 (0)
    In Reply to: The Ultimate Solution! posted by Lawrence of Suburbia on May 14, 2006 at 10:26:30:

    That is the only asnwer. There is no such thing as the greatest Beatles album. Their ouevre is a complete whole that one needs to progress through chronlogically. It is the story of the growth of a band and the powerful impact they had on a whole generation of the world's populace.
    
    

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  • I heard a rumor that zuki's uncle, upon hearing of his dilemna, - Bruce Kendall 16:04:41 05/14/06 (0)
    In Reply to: The Ultimate Solution! posted by Lawrence of Suburbia on May 14, 2006 at 10:26:30:

    decided to give him some primers. Abbey Road, Rubber Soul and Disc 2 of The White Album. But that is just a rumor I heard. Oops, they were all UK versions, so it was just a rumour I heard.
    
    

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• Huh! No one selected the most ballyhooed album of all, subject of analysis in some of the most... - clarkjohnsen 10:18:05 05/14/06 (8)
  In Reply to: if i were to buy only one beatles cd, which should it be ? posted by zuki on May 13, 2006 at 10:14:31:

  ...erudite little magazines in the two U. countries -- and not a bad one either -- *and*, tellingly, the first to include the same song selection in both countries. I refer to -- Sgt. Pepper!

  clark
  
  

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  • Re: Sorry to disagree with you on this one CJ, but - LongPlay 17:59:35 05/14/06 (1)
    In Reply to: Huh! No one selected the most ballyhooed album of all, subject of analysis in some of the most... posted by clarkjohnsen on May 14, 2006 at 10:18:05:

    Sgt. Pepper's is the most over rated and balyhooed album in rock history. Hope you still need me and feed me (all your great Classical music knowledge) when I'm 64.
    
    

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    • Re: The Greatest rock album of ALL TIME, - LongPlay 18:10:20 05/14/06 (0)
      In Reply to: Re: Sorry to disagree with you on this one CJ, but posted by LongPlay on May 14, 2006 at 17:59:35:

      "London Calling" The Clash!!!!
      
      

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  • Re: Huh! No one selected the most ballyhooed album of all, subject of analysis in some of the most... - musetap 11:05:32 05/14/06 (3)
    In Reply to: Huh! No one selected the most ballyhooed album of all, subject of analysis in some of the most... posted by clarkjohnsen on May 14, 2006 at 10:18:05:

    I think the "novelty" of SPLHCB has worn off for most true Beatles music fans, leaving the musically superior, more sumptously crafted "Abbey Road" near the top, along with the honesty of "Rubber Soul" and magnificence of "Revolver". For me, I'll take the "K" versions of the "U" countries you mention, and I grew up on the "S" versions...
    
    *** Q:Why's the chicken cross the road?
    ***A: Fats Waller: They don't, they all stay on my side now...***
    
    

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    • I am probably the most rabid Beatles fan you could find, - Bruce Kendall 15:00:14 05/14/06 (1)
      In Reply to: Re: Huh! No one selected the most ballyhooed album of all, subject of analysis in some of the most... posted by musetap on May 14, 2006 at 11:05:32:

      And their albums least likely to see any play by me are Sgt Peppers (yes, a masterpiece, but I played it 10,000,000 times already), Magistal Mystery Tour and Yellow Submarine (I pull that out only to play Bulldog) and Yesterday and Today.
      
      

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      • Re: I am probably the most rabid Beatles fan you could find, - musetap 15:27:56 05/14/06 (0)
        In Reply to: I am probably the most rabid Beatles fan you could find, posted by Bruce Kendall on May 14, 2006 at 15:00:14:

        I'm with ya! At this point Sgt. Pepper's is more of a "nostalgia" listen - the LEAST likely reason I'll listen to anything. I still dig MMT at times though.

        There's just somethig about "I Am The Walrus..."

        
        *** Q:Why's the chicken cross the road?
        ***A: Fats Waller: They don't, they all stay on my side now...***
        
        

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    • I'm with ya bro'! nt - clarkjohnsen 12:01:47 05/14/06 (0)
      In Reply to: Re: Huh! No one selected the most ballyhooed album of all, subject of analysis in some of the most... posted by musetap on May 14, 2006 at 11:05:32:

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  • At least two of us did :) [nt] - Ted Smith 11:03:57 05/14/06 (1)
    In Reply to: Huh! No one selected the most ballyhooed album of all, subject of analysis in some of the most... posted by clarkjohnsen on May 14, 2006 at 10:18:05:

    
    
    

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    • Huh! As the "single CD"? Guess I missed that. nt - clarkjohnsen 12:03:04 05/14/06 (0)
      In Reply to: At least two of us did :) [nt] posted by Ted Smith on May 14, 2006 at 11:03:57:

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• I'll take Abbey Road any day of the week - Quint 09:05:56 05/14/06 (0)
  In Reply to: if i were to buy only one beatles cd, which should it be ? posted by zuki on May 13, 2006 at 10:14:31:

  As close to a perfect album as I've ever heard.
  
  

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• How about 'The Beatles greatest hits', or 'best of the Beatles'? Serious answer is Revolver. [nt] - chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com 04:17:54 05/14/06 (0)
  In Reply to: if i were to buy only one beatles cd, which should it be ? posted by zuki on May 13, 2006 at 10:14:31:

  nt
  Best Regards,
  Chris redmond.
  
  

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• Re: if i were to buy only one beatles cd, which should it be ? - Coffeecupman 02:25:46 05/14/06 (0)
  In Reply to: if i were to buy only one beatles cd, which should it be ? posted by zuki on May 13, 2006 at 10:14:31:

  
  The better my stereo gets, the more I love my Sgt Pepper's LP.

  ccm
  
  

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• Revolver (nt) - laznos 23:58:27 05/13/06 (3)
  In Reply to: if i were to buy only one beatles cd, which should it be ? posted by zuki on May 13, 2006 at 10:14:31:

  
  
  

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  • 4th (nt) - dwill123 15:30:43 05/14/06 (0)
    In Reply to: Revolver (nt) posted by laznos on May 13, 2006 at 23:58:27:

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  • Re: 3rd (nt) - Gregg 12:03:13 05/14/06 (0)
    In Reply to: Revolver (nt) posted by laznos on May 13, 2006 at 23:58:27:

    nt
    
    

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  • 2nd (nt) - ppopp 10:24:48 05/14/06 (0)
    In Reply to: Revolver (nt) posted by laznos on May 13, 2006 at 23:58:27:

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• Buy this one! - www.records 20:05:15 05/13/06 (0)
  In Reply to: if i were to buy only one beatles cd, which should it be ? posted by zuki on May 13, 2006 at 10:14:31:

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  • http://cgi.ebay.com/BEATLES-Another-The-Beatles-Story-3-CD-Set-NEW-JAPAN_W0QQitemZ4875811780QQcategoryZ307QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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• I think that part of the longevity of the Beatles is... - BJordan 19:30:16 05/13/06 (0)
  In Reply to: if i were to buy only one beatles cd, which should it be ? posted by zuki on May 13, 2006 at 10:14:31:

  that there is a range to their music that enables one to have something that appeals to you that may be different for someone else. So it is up to you to find what you like most.
  
  

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• If you have most of the albums memorized like I do - edta 19:01:32 05/13/06 (0)
  In Reply to: if i were to buy only one beatles cd, which should it be ? posted by zuki on May 13, 2006 at 10:14:31:

  You would go for the white album. Their best? Dunno, but it is their most diverse and a splendid showcase for the individual talents of each individual. Ok, I'm also very fond of the very first Beatles' album I purchased: Rubber Soul. In that one they grew up and left behind that Love me do shit. Abbey Road may be their very finest and it is right up there with these other faves of mine.

  So now you know my 3 favorite Beatle albums. I would not be without any of them. If you want to decide among them, that is your decision.
  
  

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• Abbey Road . . . the only one I have . . . no Stones, either. * - mr grits 18:30:17 05/13/06 (0)
  In Reply to: if i were to buy only one beatles cd, which should it be ? posted by zuki on May 13, 2006 at 10:14:31:

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  Ex nihilo, nihil fit . . .
  
  

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• Either Rubber Soul or Revolver (nt) - Sondek 18:29:54 05/13/06 (1)
  In Reply to: if i were to buy only one beatles cd, which should it be ? posted by zuki on May 13, 2006 at 10:14:31:

  
  
  

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  • Absoloodley! - Poindexter 18:37:33 05/13/06 (0)
    In Reply to: Either Rubber Soul or Revolver (nt) posted by Sondek on May 13, 2006 at 18:29:54:

    
    
    

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• How can anyone who likes The Beatles only want/have one album? But maybe this if you only want ‘one’……. - three_sox 18:09:21 05/13/06 (4)
  In Reply to: if i were to buy only one beatles cd, which should it be ? posted by zuki on May 13, 2006 at 10:14:31:

  

  ........I have em all so it is hard for me to choose.

  Smile

  Sox
  
  
  

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  • That reminds me. - Bruce Kendall 18:20:50 05/13/06 (3)
    In Reply to: How can anyone who likes The Beatles only want/have one album? But maybe this if you only want ‘one’……. posted by three_sox on May 13, 2006 at 18:09:21:

    I thought someone was working on an album of B sides. I must have been smoking something or something. Or something.
    
    

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    • That reminds me........... - three_sox 18:28:05 05/13/06 (2)
      In Reply to: That reminds me. posted by Bruce Kendall on May 13, 2006 at 18:20:50:

      ..........…I thought you quit? :P

      Or are you speaking of a life past?

      Or maybe I have no idea what you mean?

      Smile

      Sox
      
      
      
      

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      • Oooh look! There is s stork! - Bruce Kendall 19:31:46 05/13/06 (1)
        In Reply to: That reminds me........... posted by three_sox on May 13, 2006 at 18:28:05:

        In the friggin' desert! I'm going to go catch him!
        
        

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        • ‘Twas the night before ………… - three_sox 21:27:24 05/13/06 (0)
          In Reply to: Oooh look! There is s stork! posted by Bruce Kendall on May 13, 2006 at 19:31:46:

          .........………the next day.

          Not a creature was stirring except for some rabid stork catcher. The blissful tranquillity of the desert had finally succumbed to LA.

          Please insert a dollar to continue.........

          Smile

          Sox
          
          
          
          

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• If you want their singlular masterpiece, get "Abbey Road", if - musetap 17:32:35 05/13/06 (0)
  In Reply to: if i were to buy only one beatles cd, which should it be ? posted by zuki on May 13, 2006 at 10:14:31:

  you want just a collection of great Beatles' songs get the blue collection. Get the red collection if you want to hear their interpretations/influences/roots. If you want to experience the breadth of their writing talents get the "White" album. If you want to hear two great Beatles records get "Revolver" and "Rubber Soul". Timely and a marvelous concept recording is "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band".

  "Abbey Road " I choose to never be without...
  
  *** Q:Why's the chicken cross the road?
  ***A: Fats Waller: They don't, they all stay on my side now...***
  
  

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• Whichever had the song ......In My Life - Joe M 16:37:18 05/13/06 (1)
  In Reply to: if i were to buy only one beatles cd, which should it be ? posted by zuki on May 13, 2006 at 10:14:31:

  RUBBER SOUL my fav

  
   
  Lyrics for: In My Life
   
  There are places I remember
  All my life, though some have changed
  Some forever not for better
  Some have gone and some remain

  All these places have their moments
  With lovers and friends I still can recall
  Some are dead and some are living
  In my life I've loved them all

  But of all these friends and lovers
  There is no one compares with you
  And these memories lose their meaning
  When I think of love as something new

  Though I know I'll never lose affection
  For people and things that went before
  I know I'll often stop and think about them
  In my life, I love you more

  (Instrumental)

  Though I know I'll never lose affection
  For people and things that went before
  I know I'll often stop and think about them
  In my life, I love you more

  In my life, I love you more
  
  
  

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  • That would be Rubber Soul. -t - Bruce Kendall 16:54:35 05/13/06 (0)
    In Reply to: Whichever had the song ......In My Life posted by Joe M on May 13, 2006 at 16:37:18:

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• Re: if i were to buy only one beatles cd, which should it be ? - clio09 15:24:43 05/13/06 (0)
  In Reply to: if i were to buy only one beatles cd, which should it be ? posted by zuki on May 13, 2006 at 10:14:31:

  White Album. I think it's the most diverse in terms of musical influences.
  
  

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• Depending on whether you want the band... - dave c 15:18:51 05/13/06 (0)
  In Reply to: if i were to buy only one beatles cd, which should it be ? posted by zuki on May 13, 2006 at 10:14:31:

  ... diving into psychedelia, their horizons expanding(Revolver) or emerging on the other side older an more mature, and also knowing it was all over (Abbey Road).
  These are definitely my favourites.
  
  

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• "Help!" for "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" nt - RobertB53 15:17:28 05/13/06 (0)
  In Reply to: if i were to buy only one beatles cd, which should it be ? posted by zuki on May 13, 2006 at 10:14:31:

  nt
  
  

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• Flip a quarter. - Ted Smith 10:56:06 05/13/06 (0)
  In Reply to: if i were to buy only one beatles cd, which should it be ? posted by zuki on May 13, 2006 at 10:14:31:

  Howdy

  "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" or "Abby Road" in my book :)

  -Ted
  
  

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• Flip a quarter. - Bruce Kendall 10:21:12 05/13/06 (5)
  In Reply to: if i were to buy only one beatles cd, which should it be ? posted by zuki on May 13, 2006 at 10:14:31:

  Heads means Rubber Soul, tails means Abbey Road.
  
  

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  • Re: Flip a quarter. - zuki 10:40:21 05/13/06 (4)
    In Reply to: Flip a quarter. posted by Bruce Kendall on May 13, 2006 at 10:21:12:

    every time i hear the song yesterday.

    i always think about how i never did anything with my life
    and how i have nothing to look forward to,
    except when i get dirt thrown in my face and grey hair i already have.

    ha
    
    

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    • That song was written with all of the wisdom of a 21-year old. - Bruce Kendall 10:58:42 05/13/06 (3)
      In Reply to: Re: Flip a quarter. posted by zuki on May 13, 2006 at 10:40:21:

      You know, when you have such deep dark thoughts of despair, and 20 minutes later you are laughing your ass off over the Three Stooges.
      
      

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      • Yep, that sums up rock'n'roll. (nt) - SalD 22:09:04 05/13/06 (0)
        In Reply to: That song was written with all of the wisdom of a 21-year old. posted by Bruce Kendall on May 13, 2006 at 10:58:42:

        nt
        
        

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      • Re: That song was written with all of the wisdom of a 21-year old. - zuki 12:19:28 05/13/06 (1)
        In Reply to: That song was written with all of the wisdom of a 21-year old. posted by Bruce Kendall on May 13, 2006 at 10:58:42:

        
        i don't have cable tv

        
        ha
        
        

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        • Okay......laughing at Animaniacs then. - Bruce Kendall 12:25:06 05/13/06 (0)
          In Reply to: Re: That song was written with all of the wisdom of a 21-year old. posted by zuki on May 13, 2006 at 12:19:28:

          Pinky and The Brain maybe?
          
          

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