WARNING: THIS BLOG WAS NOT CREATED FOR BEATLEMANIACS!
If you’re on the fence about the Beatles or if you just don’t like them,
this blog is for you. My goal is not to convert you; it’s to expose you
to the lesser-known Beatles songs we don’t hear day in and day out.
These great tunes will show you just how amazing the Beatles are.
Of course, if you are a Beatles fan, pull up a chair and enjoy the tunes!
Welcome back to Feb Fab Faux Four.
Now it’s time for something completely different. I got a request to feature today’s song; if I get a request and I have room, I’ll post it. Too bad requests didn’t start coming in until just the other day. Regarding requests …. I will give you some info about the original song but will not comment on the cover.
So, just what the hell is this song about anyway? For John Lennon, the answer was simple: “That was just a sort of nice line that I made into a song. It was about me and Yoko. Everybody seemed to be paranoid except for us two, who were in the glow of love. Everything is clear and open when you’re in love.“
Additionally, the lyrics contain sayings the Beatles heard from Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. In further comments on the song, John said it addressed his bandmates’ initial reaction to his relationship with Yoko. There is also wide speculation that the title of the song as well as some of the lyrics reference John and Yoko’s heroin use during ’68.
Recorded early in the sessions for the White Album, the track typifies the Beatles’ return to a rock sound in 1968 after their psychedelic period.
I had originally programmed Soundgarden’s cover of this song but when the request came in, I went with that instead.
Ok, enough chitchat. Here we go.
Here are the Beatles with “Everybody’s Got Something To Hide Except For Me And My Monkey”.
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Today’s requested remake of the Beatles’ song with the longest name as done by Fats Domino.
Just for fun, here’s Soundgarden:
Discuss amongst yourselves.
That’s it for today, kids. I’m outta here.
See you on the flip side. 😎
NAR©2024
PS – If any video won’t play for you, I’ve provided the name of the song and who did it so you can find it on YouTube. It’s a pain in the ass but it does happen from time to time. My apologies.
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This song got on my nerves by The Beatles. Fats was nicer to my ears. Soundgarten was just as annoying as the first 😉
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Fats got a good reception here. It was a nice change of pace.
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His voice is so rich and soothing after the “screeching” of the others 😉
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Beatles….
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Seems to be the popular consensus.
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Glad I was able to contribute!
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Thanks! Me too, John.
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Mmmm! Not sure I like any of them that much!
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That’s the beauty of music; there’s something for all of us.
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Agree!
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I was surprised to hear that Soundgarden version
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Surprised good or surprised bad? 😁
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Not half as good as the original
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I enjoyed Fats a lot, quite different, but not better than the original. Soundgarden didn’t come close.
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I liked both covers but not as much as the original. Thanks, D.
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The Fats Domino version was very refreshing.
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Yep, that’s was nice & easy.
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Not my favourite Beatles song but I still think theirs is the best version. I’d never heard either cover before: I quite liked Fats Domino, but Soundgarden were awful!
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It’s one of their “gimmicky” songs, I think. I liked Soundgarden but Fats was better …. just a cool little number.
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Meh to all three. Sorry.
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No need to feel sorry for expressing your opinion.
I didn’t write the music, just the blog.
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that is definitely an interesting title, and song! ❤
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That it is, CA!
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