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Anyone ❤️ The Beatles Abbey Road? Just been playing it via Alexa. Memories eh? ?

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TwiceAsNice Thu 11-Feb-21 19:47:02

I do like the Beatles and Abbey Road but think I like the Rubber Soul CD the best . However if I’m absolutely honest the Stones do it more for me . Seen them 3 times live.Mick Jagger on stage is amazing

Kate1949 Thu 11-Feb-21 19:38:25

We're trying to do this jigsaw at the moment. It's not going too well.

NotAGran55 Thu 11-Feb-21 19:32:51

I forgot to attach the pic

NotAGran55 Thu 11-Feb-21 19:31:57

I love it Urmstongran . My original copy is framed along with a few other classics albums and hangs on my kitchen wall.

I had the honour a few years ago to be involved in the recording of a charity song ? at Abbey Road studios in the famous studio 2 . A truly awesome day .

grandmajet Thu 11-Feb-21 19:29:14

Loved the Stones too. Even more, in fact.

Urmstongran Thu 11-Feb-21 19:12:35

No ‼️

Jaxjacky Thu 11-Feb-21 19:02:11

Rolling Stones for me.

Urmstongran Thu 11-Feb-21 18:59:21

Aw .. the last track, Ringo Starr ‘The End’ -

The song ends with the memorable final line, "And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make"

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Urmstongran Thu 11-Feb-21 18:51:36

Kudos to you Kate1949 ‼️
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Kate1949 Thu 11-Feb-21 18:39:28

No I don't think they are Urms. I have the original Sergeant Pepper with all the cardboard cutouts etc. So have many other people it seems.

Kate1949 Thu 11-Feb-21 18:37:40

Trisha Our daughter was rather indoctrinated with them I think! My nephews, who are in their 30s love The Beatles and are very impressed with my many escapades regarding them. At least I think they are!

Urmstongran Thu 11-Feb-21 18:34:56

Just out of curiosity. Are the vinyl copies fetching good money these days? Anyone know?

Not that I have mine anymore!
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Artaylar Thu 11-Feb-21 18:30:28

Love all of side 2 of Abbey Road where all 8 tracks transition seamlessly into one another. Sublime.

infoman Thu 11-Feb-21 18:29:18

the Let it Be film,never released on video or DVD.

Glad I video recorded it way back in 1982.

tanith Thu 11-Feb-21 18:27:56

I’ve got some of their albums and DH bought a retro style turntable so we could play them. I still do occasionally it certainly evokes many memories.
When I was still working I used to drive over that zebra crossing and past the studio several times a day people were always in the middle of the road simulating that album cover they were always appreciative if we patiently waited while they took pics.

Trisha57 Thu 11-Feb-21 18:21:08

MyOH is also Beatles fanatic. Not only does he have all the original albums, he has some that are in mono AND stereo plus all the CDs and recordings of them on radio! He never got to see them live, though, and would be very jealous of you Kate1949! Our daughters grew up knowing all the words of most of their songs, and when GS aged 4 was in nursery last year, his (very young) teachers asked my daughter what was the song he had been singing all day called "Hey Bulldog"! Yellow Submarine is his favourite film of all time (GS that is, not OH smile).

Fennel Thu 11-Feb-21 18:15:54

ps correction to my last post - I think the guitar solo that I was thinking of was While my Guitar Gently Weeps.

Kate1949 Thu 11-Feb-21 18:09:27

I still have most of them on vinyl.

Kate1949 Thu 11-Feb-21 18:08:37

I love it but then I love all (well most) if their albums. I was and still am a fanatical Beatles fan.
I saw them five times live and have a photo of myself sitting behind them on stage. George (my absolute favourite) chatted to me and a few fans once. As my daughter says 'Don't start mom off on the Beatles'. blush

Fennel Thu 11-Feb-21 18:01:15

Have to admit that I don't remember most of the tracks - except for Something. That guitar solo from George is classic, I still often replay it now.
In the distant past I bought a book of sheet music for piano and guitar with all the Beatles songs. When I could no longer play the piano I gave the book to younger son who was a Beatles fan and had just bought a guitar. He wore specs like Jofn Lennon.

grandmajet Thu 11-Feb-21 17:51:27

Yes, I still have the vinyl, but no means of playing it.
Her majesty’s a pretty nice girl but she doesn’t have a lot to say.
Or have I just imagined that little bit, at the end.

Urmstongran Thu 11-Feb-21 17:44:53

Wowzer!

GrannyGravy13 Thu 11-Feb-21 17:42:52

It’s my favourite Beatles Album, I have the vinyl in the loft.

Urmstongran Thu 11-Feb-21 17:36:28

Sorry. 1969!

Urmstongran Thu 11-Feb-21 17:35:21

1969.
I bought the vinyl LP. Gave it way at some stage to the younger brother of Himself, who was delighted. Then years later, I regretted it. But. Now with modern technology I’m listening to all those great tracks. The Beatles! Wonderful encyclopaedia of music to enjoy all these years later.

The zebra crossing, with EMI Studios in the background in 196o. Apple Records creative director Kosh designed the album cover. It is the only original UK Beatles album sleeve to show neither the artist name nor the album title on its front cover, which was Kosh's idea, despite EMI claiming the record would not sell (!) without this information. He later explained that "we didn't need to write the band's name on the cover ... They were the most famous band in the world"

My favourites:

Something - George Harrison
You Never Give Me Your Money
Carry That Weight

Just loving listening to this album again.
Anyone else a fan?