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OFKU0 · 01-03-2005, 07:34 PM

When I was younger I really thought they were overated. As I listen now, they did have some remarkable moments (many) and plenty of nonsense stuff also, but in a good way.

Were they good or lucky? They were good and lucky. Were they virtuosos on their instruments, no, but they wrote some great songs that stuck and have stood the test of time.

I have often wondered myself if they would have retained their popularity over the years had it not been for Sir George Martin and his arrangements. If Nelson Riddle made Frank Sinatra then George Martin certainly made the Beatles, IMO.

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OFKU0 Junk	When I was younger I really thought they were overated. As I listen now, they did have some remarkable moments (many) and plenty of nonsense stuff also, but in a good way. Were they good or lucky? They were good and lucky. Were they virtuosos on their instruments, no, but they wrote some great songs that stuck and have stood the test of time. I have often wondered myself if they would have retained their popularity over the years had it not been for Sir George Martin and his arrangements. If Nelson Riddle made Frank Sinatra then George Martin certainly made the Beatles, IMO. __________________ " In Canada, you can tell the most blatant lie in a calm voice, and people will believe you over someone who's a little passionate about the truth." David Warren, Western Standard. Last edited by OFKU0; 01-03-2005 at 07:38 PM..