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Nighthawk76 · 08-16-2007, 10:29 PM

Which of the four Beatles do think had the best solo work? For me the choice in easy...John. Paul has some good solo stuff, but overall his career has been really uneven. I think that George got off to a great start, but I think his solo work was only good until about the mid-70's. I've never liked any of Ringo's solo songs.

catlover79 · 08-16-2007, 11:58 PM

John...hands down. What a fascinating life he had! What a talented musician. It's so sad he didn't have a happy ending.

I like McCartney/Wings, too, but that music didn't seem nearly as personal as John's.

AB · 08-17-2007, 06:53 PM

1. John
2. George
3. Ringo
4. Paul

I didn't care much for P.M. & Wings.

Nighthawk76 · 08-17-2007, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by annball1957

1. John
2. George
3. Ringo
4. Paul

I didn't care much for P.M. & Wings.

Really? I think that Paul's Wings music from the 1970's was by far his best solo work. I thought his 1980's music was he worst. I hated that album he did with Elvis Costelllo.

Already Gone · 08-17-2007, 07:28 PM

Paul McCartney
George Harrison
John Lennon
Ringo Starr

Mikado · 08-17-2007, 07:47 PM

John was the best with the Beatles ( He was the one who wrote the best songs and had the best voice...nice the way Paul is trying to take all the credit, now that John's dead ), and he was the best one without them....Imagine, Starting over, Beautiful Boy, Give Peace A Chance, Happy Xmas.....all classics that were as good as anything he did in the Beatles days, John was and always be the leader and soul of the Beatles!

Ireneparalegal · 08-17-2007, 07:51 PM

Yay!!!!! John is listed FIRST! My man John Lennon Rulez!!!!!!! Though his murder was and always will be a shocking moment, he lives on in my heart with his music. Yoko Ono was a lucky woman to have such a loving man. LONG LIVE JOHN LENNON!!!!!

Zoneboy · 08-17-2007, 07:59 PM

Ringo, It Don't Come Easy is by far my favorite song from any solo Beatle.
Paul
John
George

AB · 08-17-2007, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Blair's Number #1 Fan

Really? I think that Paul's Wings music from the 1970's was by far his best solo work. I thought his 1980's music was he worst. I hated that album he did with Elvis Costelllo.

I just never cared for P. M. and Wings. I can't explain it; they just didn't appeal to me. I guess I'm in the minority on this one.

Ireneparalegal · 08-17-2007, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blair's Number #1 Fan

Really? I think that Paul's Wings music from the 1970's was by far his best solo work. I thought his 1980's music was he worst. I hated that album he did with Elvis Costelllo.

I'm with you on that one. Paul's solo work of the 70's brings back memories, especially of summer.

Mikado · 08-17-2007, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by annball1957

I just never cared for P. M. and Wings. I can't explain it; they just didn't appeal to me. I guess I'm in the minority on this one.

i thought Wings were pure shlock....just like Pauls Beatles stuff: Michelle, Baby you can drive my car and Norweigan wood, for examples

Mikado · 08-17-2007, 08:07 PM

in order i liked:
John
Ringo
George
Paul< big shock, huh?

coffield3 · 08-17-2007, 08:10 PM

JOHN of course! then george! then ringo.
Paul is a tit!

Nighthawk76 · 08-17-2007, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

i thought Wings were pure shlock....just like Pauls Beatles stuff: Michelle, Baby you can drive my car and Norweigan wood, for examples

"Norweigan Wood" is a John song. One of his best, I think.

catlover79 · 08-17-2007, 11:51 PM

Wasn't Yesterday a Paul song? Getting back to John - my personal favorite of his solo songs is Woman. I hope someday that the man of my dreams will sing it to me (if he can carry at tune, that is. If not, then play the recording for me over a candlelight dinner). My other favorites include Starting Over, Whatever Gets You Thru the Night, Beautiful Boy, I'm Losing You, and Beautiful Boy. His cover of Ben E. King's Stand By Me was awesome! John was a musical genius and is missed to this day by millions.

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08-16-2007, 11:58 PM	#2
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08-17-2007, 07:59 PM	#8
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08-17-2007, 08:10 PM	#13
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08-16-2007, 10:29 PM	#1
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Favorite Solo Beatle? Which of the four Beatles do think had the best solo work? For me the choice in easy...John. Paul has some good solo stuff, but overall his career has been really uneven. I think that George got off to a great start, but I think his solo work was only good until about the mid-70's. I've never liked any of Ringo's solo songs.

08-17-2007, 06:53 PM	#3
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	1. John 2. George 3. Ringo 4. Paul I didn't care much for P.M. & Wings.

08-17-2007, 07:28 PM	#5
Already Gone Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 31, 2004 Posts: 2,587	Paul McCartney George Harrison John Lennon Ringo Starr

08-17-2007, 07:47 PM	#6
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	John was the best with the Beatles ( He was the one who wrote the best songs and had the best voice...nice the way Paul is trying to take all the credit, now that John's dead ), and he was the best one without them....Imagine, Starting over, Beautiful Boy, Give Peace A Chance, Happy Xmas.....all classics that were as good as anything he did in the Beatles days, John was and always be the leader and soul of the Beatles!

08-17-2007, 08:07 PM	#12
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	in order i liked: John Ringo George Paul< big shock, huh?

08-17-2007, 11:51 PM	#15
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Wasn't Yesterday a Paul song? Getting back to John - my personal favorite of his solo songs is Woman. I hope someday that the man of my dreams will sing it to me (if he can carry at tune, that is. If not, then play the recording for me over a candlelight dinner). My other favorites include Starting Over, Whatever Gets You Thru the Night, Beautiful Boy, I'm Losing You, and Beautiful Boy. His cover of Ben E. King's Stand By Me was awesome! John was a musical genius and is missed to this day by millions.