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Vahan · 07-14-2013, 01:30 PM

Apologies if this thread has been made before, but a recent thread on least-favorite Beatles songs had me thinking:

What would you say is the most underrated Beatles song ever made?

For me it would have to be Revolution 1 from The White Album. Though slower and more gentle than the better-known single version, I actually found myself enjoying this version a lot more. On a side-note, according to Beatles historians (like Mark Lewisohn in his book The Complete Beatles Recording Sessions), Revolution 1 was the very first song recorded for The White Album.

Therefore, Revolution 1 was the original version of the song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPpLgnGA-cc

tv star collector · 07-14-2013, 01:41 PM

"In My Life" (from the album Rubber Soul, my favorite Beatles album)

UMFaninMD · 07-14-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tv star collector

"In My Life" (from the album Rubber Soul, my favorite Beatles album)

That was the song my brother and my sister-in-law danced to at their wedding reception and my mom's favorite Beatles song.

I think My Guitar Gently Weeps is pretty underrated. I hardly ever hear it on the radio.

dlemond · 07-14-2013, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by UMFaninMD

That was the song my brother and my sister-in-law danced to at their wedding reception and my mom's favorite Beatles song.

I think My Guitar Gently Weeps is pretty underrated. I hardly ever hear it on the radio.

In My Life was my wedding song.

While My Guitar Gently Weeps is not underrated.
It is pretty widely recognized as a classic, and one of Harrison's best.
Growing up (late 70s, early 80s) i heard this on classic rock stations all the time.

I'll Be Back from A Hard Day's Night is underrated.
Sexy Sadie from The White Album.
This Boy (Past Masters)
You're Gonna Lose That Girl from Help!

gilligan fanatic · 07-15-2013, 04:14 PM

I always liked "I'll Follow the Sun", short and simple

catlover79 · 07-15-2013, 04:48 PM

"I'll Be Back" always seems to get lost in the shuffle. I love that song.

Vahan · 07-16-2013, 01:01 AM

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"I'll Be Back" always seems to get lost in the shuffle. I love that song.

You wouldn't know it, but that song was really a reworking of Del Shannon's Runaway.

Lennon (circa 1980): "I'll Be Back is me completely. My variation of the chords in a Del Shannon song."

-All We Are Saying, David Sheff

catlover79 · 07-16-2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Vahan

You wouldn't know it, but that song was really a reworking of Del Shannon's Runaway.

Lennon (circa 1980): "I'll Be Back is me completely. My variation of the chords in a Del Shannon song."

-All We Are Saying, David Sheff

I didn't know that, thanks for sharing.

Penny Lane · 07-16-2013, 04:03 PM

I've always loved "Yes It Is" John sings it with so much feeling! I never hear it anymore.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-O-wmVqFD4w

Penny Lane · 07-16-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

"I'll Be Back" always seems to get lost in the shuffle. I love that song.

Great song! But then again I'm prejudiced!

TheCars1986 · 07-16-2013, 06:14 PM

Not a huge Beatles fan, but my friend is a die hard Beatles fan and his favorite underrated tune is "Rain". Mine would have to be "With a Little Help From my Friends".

Tubehead · 07-16-2013, 10:35 PM

my favorite is Eleanor rigby that song give me the creeps I like it

MrCleveland · 07-19-2013, 09:45 AM

For an underrated John Song...

Perhaps the 4 original songs of "Yellow Submarine" album as well.

For an underrated Paul Song...

Great example of Baroque Rock, with McCartney playing a clavichord and Alan Civil on French horn.

For an underrated George Song...

It's a dramatic song, sounds more dramatic with the orchestrations.

Now for Ringo...

...****...he only had 2 songs!

tv star collector · 07-20-2013, 01:46 PM

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Now for Ringo...

...****...he only had 2 songs!

Ringo only WROTE two Beatles songs ("Don't Pass Me By" and "Octopus's Garden"). Of course, he sang lead on many songs, incl. "What Goes On," for which he got a byline shared with Lennon & McCartney. When asked how much he wrote, Ringo modestly replied, "About five words."

cleverfun3000 · 07-21-2013, 07:14 AM

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Vahan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2008 Posts: 2,712	Most underrated Beatles song Apologies if this thread has been made before, but a recent thread on least-favorite Beatles songs had me thinking: What would you say is the most underrated Beatles song ever made? For me it would have to be Revolution 1 from The White Album. Though slower and more gentle than the better-known single version, I actually found myself enjoying this version a lot more. On a side-note, according to Beatles historians (like Mark Lewisohn in his book The Complete Beatles Recording Sessions), Revolution 1 was the very first song recorded for The White Album. Therefore, Revolution 1 was the original version of the song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPpLgnGA-cc

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