The Beatles - Help! (1965)

rogerrayenz · 04-08-2010, 03:50 AM

This album holds an interesting place in The Beatles' catalogue. While the writing (particularly on songs such as "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" and "Ticket to Ride") was maturing, the collection as a whole brings to mind their earlier efforts. HELP! would mark the last time (save for a snippet of "Maggie Mae" on LET IT BE) that a non-original song was included on a Beatles album. This one would be worth owning just for the historical perspective it gives.

But there is the music.

The Beatles' greatest asset was always the strength of their writing. This album shows it to be in fine form. The seven songs from the film are all standouts and one of them, "I Need You", marks the return of George Harrison as composer. Of the remaining songs, "You Like Me Too Much" and "Tell Me What You See" would be my favorites.

Good film. Great album. But things really got interesting after this.

04-08-2010, 03:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
rogerrayenz Groupie Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 5	This album holds an interesting place in The Beatles' catalogue. While the writing (particularly on songs such as "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" and "Ticket to Ride") was maturing, the collection as a whole brings to mind their earlier efforts. HELP! would mark the last time (save for a snippet of "Maggie Mae" on LET IT BE) that a non-original song was included on a Beatles album. This one would be worth owning just for the historical perspective it gives. But there is the music. The Beatles' greatest asset was always the strength of their writing. This album shows it to be in fine form. The seven songs from the film are all standouts and one of them, "I Need You", marks the return of George Harrison as composer. Of the remaining songs, "You Like Me Too Much" and "Tell Me What You See" would be my favorites. Good film. Great album. But things really got interesting after this. __________________ m3 ds real