Monday, February 22

February 22, 2016 - The Beatles - Nowhere Man (1966)


It's not easy to find the original album recordings of Beatles songs on youtube. They are untouchables. So, here's a live version from some place, somewhere, typical screaming audience throwing stuff.

Just so there's no confusion, my little talk here is about the Rubber Soul recording. The opening a capella harmonies are breathtaking - 'He's a reeeeeel nowhere man.' The guitars are all jangly 1966 rickenbacker ringing, everything clocks along at a nice jog, Lennon's lyrics are poetic and meaningful. Love the guitar solo, it really chimes out, and then there's the sweet lil harmonic at the end. Ding!

And don't forget Jeremy, the little nowhere man character in the Yellow Submarine film:


1 comment:

  1. One of my favorite animated feature films!!!
    Forget about all the hype Fantasia gets!!!

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