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Posted on 2/20/15 at 9:56 am to
Posted by chickman1313
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Posted on 2/20/15 at 9:56 am to
I was going to start a Beatles thread today, but I'll just throw this in here...

I can't get into them at all. I figure as loved as they are, I would like their music. My parents didn't really listen to the Beatles so I haven't grown up with them. I try to like them but I just can't really feel it. Maybe I am just not listening to the right songs... but you know when you are listening to a song and you think to yourself, "man, this is some good stuff", I've never done that with any Beatles song, but there are probably tons I haven't listened to. I thought it was an era thing, but there are other 60's bands I really like.
Posted by Baloo
Formerly MDGeaux
Member since Sep 2003
49645 posts
Posted on 2/20/15 at 10:20 am to
I find Boomer nostalgia to be truly repugnant. I just have no interest in these old farts refusing to let younger generations have their turn at being young (which they are gonna do anyway, so it's fruitless as well).

Now, I do think the Beatles are one of the most influential and greatest bands in pop music. We are playing, largely, in a sandbox they built. And I don't think there's anything wrong in acknowledging that or saying thank you. And to give credit, Paul seems more comfortable with younger artists than his fans are. He shows up to the Grammys and the like to give his endorsement to whatever it is they are doing. He's not usually just clinging to past glories. And if he can still sell out a stadium, good on him. I don't get mad at Tony Bennett for keeping going.

But the more myopic fans need to get over themselves. Music has moved on. A new band being great does not impugn the Beatles. It's okay to look forward.
Posted by SystemsGo
Member since Oct 2014
2774 posts
Posted on 2/23/15 at 11:59 pm to
quote:

I was going to start a Beatles thread today, but I'll just throw this in here...

I can't get into them at all. I figure as loved as they are, I would like their music. My parents didn't really listen to the Beatles so I haven't grown up with them. I try to like them but I just can't really feel it. Maybe I am just not listening to the right songs... but you know when you are listening to a song and you think to yourself, "man, this is some good stuff", I've never done that with any Beatles song, but there are probably tons I haven't listened to. I thought it was an era thing, but there are other 60's bands I really like.


It's completely okay to not like the Beatles. You aren't the only one.
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