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Which Beatle had the best solo music?
Posted on 6/26/15 at 10:56 am
Posted on 6/26/15 at 10:56 am
After the band split up, which Beatle had the best solo music?
My vote goes to George. All Things Must Pass is one of the greatest albums of all time. John's music was good too, and Imagine is 10/10 awesome. I thought Paul was better with the band than without-his solo music seemed to lack a strong depth. And admittedly I haven't listened to a ton of Ringo.
My vote goes to George. All Things Must Pass is one of the greatest albums of all time. John's music was good too, and Imagine is 10/10 awesome. I thought Paul was better with the band than without-his solo music seemed to lack a strong depth. And admittedly I haven't listened to a ton of Ringo.
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Posted on 6/26/15 at 11:07 am to TheIndulger
Overall: Paul
Best single: Ringo/George
Best single: Ringo/George
Posted on 6/26/15 at 12:14 pm to TheIndulger
They all have produced memorable music post-Beatles. But Paul probably wins due to volume of output. It has not been consistently good, but there is enough that is good though to claim the prize.
Posted on 6/26/15 at 12:32 pm to TheIndulger
Paul but George had the GOAT post Beatles album
Posted on 6/26/15 at 2:42 pm to TheIndulger
George. There is just no getting past the absolute shitshow McCartney put on in the 80s
Posted on 6/26/15 at 4:18 pm to TheIndulger
paul
Posted on 6/26/15 at 7:26 pm to TheIndulger
Overall IMO: Paul
Best Album: George by a long shot, again, in my humble opinion.
Best Album: George by a long shot, again, in my humble opinion.
Posted on 6/26/15 at 10:26 pm to TheIndulger
John (minus Yoko)
George
Paul
Ringo
George
Paul
Ringo
This post was edited on 6/26/15 at 10:27 pm
Posted on 6/26/15 at 11:29 pm to TheIndulger
Paul then George
The John and Yoko collaboration is the bane of my existence. Most is absolute shite.
The John and Yoko collaboration is the bane of my existence. Most is absolute shite.
Posted on 6/26/15 at 11:42 pm to TheIndulger
mccartney
Posted on 6/26/15 at 11:42 pm to TheIndulger
For my personal tastes:
George
Ringo's cheesy tunes like Photograph
John
Paul
As a more unbiased critic:
Paul
John/George
Ringo
George
Ringo's cheesy tunes like Photograph
John
Paul
As a more unbiased critic:
Paul
John/George
Ringo
This post was edited on 6/26/15 at 11:43 pm
Posted on 6/27/15 at 12:51 am to TheIndulger
I always think of how good the next Beatle record would have been if they had stayed together. Think of the solo hits being on it.
Posted on 6/27/15 at 10:20 am to TheIndulger
George
Posted on 6/27/15 at 11:05 am to TheIndulger
quote:
My vote goes to George. All Things Must Pass is one of the greatest albums of all time. John's music was good too, and Imagine is 10/10 awesome. I thought Paul was better with the band than without-his solo music seemed to lack a strong depth. And admittedly I haven't listened to a ton of Ringo.
This
There are several songs on All Things Must Pass that were rejected by John and Paul to include on Beatles albums. It's on par with some of the Beatles' very best.
This post was edited on 6/27/15 at 11:07 am
Posted on 6/27/15 at 11:14 am to TheIndulger
Their solo careers reflected their influence and style within the band:
Paul - most prolific, most catchy - best pop sensibilities
John - most biting, most political, most densely packed lyrical content
George - most thoughtful, most introspective, most spiritual
Ringo - most fun, most upbeat, most positive (although this is close with Paul's solo work)
And they clearly influenced each other to a certain degree - take "Watching the Wheels" and "Woman" - by John, as 2 examples - although clearly John, those songs have a very George vibe to them. George's "Got my mind set on you" - sounds almost like John singing a song written by Paul, from a pure stylistic standpoint.
Ringo's huge hit "Photograph" was co-written with George, so that's an obvious influence there.
So - this is very subjective - and if you liked Paul's songs with the Beatles, you're probably going to prefer his solo work and so on.
Heck, is "Photograph" the best single by a solo Beatle? Maybe. And it is by the least valuable from a musical standpoint and clearly the worst singer.
Paul - most prolific, most catchy - best pop sensibilities
John - most biting, most political, most densely packed lyrical content
George - most thoughtful, most introspective, most spiritual
Ringo - most fun, most upbeat, most positive (although this is close with Paul's solo work)
And they clearly influenced each other to a certain degree - take "Watching the Wheels" and "Woman" - by John, as 2 examples - although clearly John, those songs have a very George vibe to them. George's "Got my mind set on you" - sounds almost like John singing a song written by Paul, from a pure stylistic standpoint.
Ringo's huge hit "Photograph" was co-written with George, so that's an obvious influence there.
So - this is very subjective - and if you liked Paul's songs with the Beatles, you're probably going to prefer his solo work and so on.
Heck, is "Photograph" the best single by a solo Beatle? Maybe. And it is by the least valuable from a musical standpoint and clearly the worst singer.
Posted on 6/27/15 at 11:25 am to TheIndulger
Paul. Not even close.
Posted on 6/27/15 at 1:29 pm to TheIndulger
From a critical standpoint I would say John Lennon. His Imagine is regarded as one of the greatest songs of all-time. Paul McCartney had more hits though.
Posted on 6/27/15 at 4:49 pm to TheIndulger
George Harrison was the only Beatle worth a shite.
The real Paul McCartney died around 1967 so the guy releasing music under his name doesn't actually count as a "solo" Beatle, although he's had some solid stuff. (Still not as good as George anyway)
The real Paul McCartney died around 1967 so the guy releasing music under his name doesn't actually count as a "solo" Beatle, although he's had some solid stuff. (Still not as good as George anyway)
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