I dig all of the LPs, although I have always been particularly enamored of "Beatles '65" (Not on the poll list). It's a really nicely balanced album of originals and well chosen & compelling covers. A lot has been made of The Beatles' love of R&B, but their influences didn't begin or end there. The inclusion of two Carl Perkins songs [well sung by Ringo ("Honey Don't") and George ("Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby")] prove that more attention should be payed to their RAB side. The originals (I feel right in pointing out "I Feel Fine", "She's A Woman", "I'm A Loser" and "Baby's In Black" in particular) are extremely well thought out and executed. Then there's John's covers of "Mr. Moonlight" (Roy Lee Johnson) and "Rock And Roll Music" (Chuck Berry). What's not to like? A great album, overall.
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