I was in 8th grade and like everyone got swept up in the Beatlemania wave. My first bands we didn't play Beatles, really wasn't dance music for the teen dances we played, we did James Brown and lots of R&B.
At first the music seemed simplistic but as they went on the variety and complexity of the music grew. I now look at them as the biggest influence in pop music in history. And don't forget the huge contributions of their producer George Martin.
Their music has lasted better than any other pop artists and still influences younger generations. My Nephew, who I gave all my original Beatles vinyl to, has the coolest tattoo I've ever seen. The Beatles crossing Abbey Road on his forearm

I'm in the process of watching, about half way through. It's unbelievable those 20 something year old's in the span of 2 weeks and a scheduled show that was going to feature all new music, were able to produce a new album.

Included in that album was Paul McCarthy's "Get Back". A song he seemed to compose "on the fly"



Lots of cool interactions on this Disney+ documentary. They did not always get along and often bickered, as perfectionist do. Another note, Paul and John could both play keyboards, but decided they needed a dedicated organ player for certain songs. Billy Preston, yes Billy Preston, accepted the invitation, taking the rehearsals and finished product over the top.

So yes, highly recommend "Get Back" It's just fascinating. These guys worked, and worked hard, and that is on display in this flick, and is one reason they were, maybe the best group, of all time.

BTW, did you know the Beatles broke up BEFORE they ALL were the age of 30 ! All those many enormous, huge classic hit songs, written and played before they were 30, is just hard to believe.

I was 17, in college and playing society kind of music at Officer's clubs on military bases.

I was already into lite jazz playing. As Beatles music became more complex, I was hooked.

No question; one of the major musical influences in my life and in the lives of millions of others.

Still play Yesterday, Her, there and everywhere and My love does it good almost every night.

LOVE it!

R.

The addition of Billy Preston was amazing! He was just a 22 year old kid from Texas , and musicians are still analyzing/transcribing his solos from that album today. I heard that Paul wanted to make him a 5th Beatle. I often wonder what would have happened if they had gone in that direction.