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  1. 1. Which is the better band



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Thankfully none of my 3 boys have succumbed to the temptations of drugs. And our conversations on drugs is nowhere near candid, it's pretty upfront

 

 

How candid have your conversations been with the 22 year old on the topic of drugs?

 

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Stones were never great musicians, though. McCartney and Harrison were masters of their crafts. I consider both of them to be seriously underrated bassists/guitarists, respectively, and thoroughly listening to their music would lead any musician to agree, in my opinion.

 

Not knocking the Stones at all. As I stated in an earlier post, I believe they defined Rock-n-Roll. But I truly believe that the Beatles were exponentially superior musicians.

 

I could understand people arguing against Harrison's guitar-playing talent (mostly music fans of the Rush variety). He's no virtuoso, he doesn't play "hard," he doesn't play fast and wild BUT his style and his playing is VERY distinguishable, meaning you can hear a lick, a riff or a solo, even if it's not a Beatles song, and know right away that Harrison had something to do with it.

 

When I was in college--with no context--I was listening to the Badfinger song "Day After Day" and noted that the guitar stylings sounded like a distinct pairing of "Badge" and "Something." Then I learned Harrison played on "Badge" (Cream) and had a heavy hand in writing/producing "Day After Day."

 

Never has my musical ear been more validated!

 

Thankfully none of my 3 boys have succumbed to the temptations of drugs. And our conversations on drugs is nowhere near candid, it's pretty upfront

 

 

Upfront? So...candid? :nana:

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I always thought candid meant the opposite...i guess the old candid camera(ie hidden camera) made me misunderstand the word, but now that i think of it, 'can i be candid with you' i guess does mean, can i be honest and upfront

 

Upfront? So...candid? :nana:

 

 

 

 

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I always thought candid meant the opposite...i guess the old candid camera(ie hidden camera) made me misunderstand the word, but now that i think of it, 'can i be candid with you' i guess does mean, can i be honest and upfront

 

I'm sure many people share your confusion given "candid's" most well-known usage, as you've mentioned. What's confusing is that it's NOT the camera that's "candid" it's the behavior the camera captures. Very confusing.

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Call me a cynic, that song is overrated. Beautiful melody, but other than that, just hippie blathering.

 

So anyone who has a dream of world peace is a hippie? What does that make everyone else?

 

I'll proudly declare myself a hippie with your definition.

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So anyone who has a dream of world peace is a hippie? What does that make everyone else?

 

I'll proudly declare myself a hippie with your definition.

Lennon said this song is "virtually the Communist Manifesto." That's usually the last we see of the quote, but Lennon added: "even though I am not particularly a communist and I do not belong to any movement."

 

http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=1094

 

There are more reliable sources if you need them, but they're all blocked from my work.

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Lennon said this song is "virtually the Communist Manifesto." That's usually the last we see of the quote, but Lennon added: "even though I am not particularly a communist and I do not belong to any movement."

 

http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=1094

 

There are more reliable sources if you need them, but they're all blocked from my work.

So Hippies were Communist? I'm confused.

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The Beatles were more innovative, wrote a wider variety of songs, were superior vocalists....

 

But the Stones take me to a place that I really want to hang out. Stonesville is a cooler state of mind, a more interesting, sexual, gritty place. A better soundtrack for my life.

 

I love both bands, but find myself listening to the 1963-1969 Rolling Stones more often.

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It asked who was the better band, not who created the best rock and roll. Considering the only instrument Mick can play is his lips -- the Beatles are clearly the winner.

 

Why make a statement like this when you don't really know what you are talking about?

 

MIck plays LOTS of harmonica, piano, and guitar. He has written the riffs to MANY of the Stones songs, particularly by the late 70's.

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Fixed.

 

I read Keith's autobiography. He said him and Paul had a conversation recently, which is like five years ago, but somewhat recent compare to their "prime years." They both agreed that The Beatles were a more vocal band. They had two very good lead singers, Plus George and Ringo weren't too shabby either.

 

The Stones on the other hand, were musicians. They had one lead singer, but the band could play. They were also more raw. The Beatles were more innovative, but The Stones didn't have to be. They were old fashioned rock and roll. Rock, blues, country. They did it all, and did it well.

 

I said Brian Johnson??? #@&%#!!!!!

 

For the record, the Beatles were indeed very raw and focused very heavily on old-fashioned rock & roll, but that was back in their club days. They had adopted a blend of the old R&R mixed with folk when they began focusing on their own material.

 

I can just imagine Brian Johnson of AC/DC playing guitar and backing vocals in the Stones. :lol:

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Keith is my hero. You read "Life?"

He was one of my heroes too until about 25 years ago. Yeah, I read it... I'm against the whole idea of him having to write a book, but I'll admit it was an interesting read.
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not to take ANYTHING away from DSOTM(incredible album), but Sgt. Pepper, Abbey Road, Revolver, Rubber Soul, Sticky Fingers, Let it Bleed, Exile on Main St....to name just a few are as good as Dark Side(in my humble opinion)...

 

 

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