For those who don't rate the Beatles

[HHP]

Originally Posted by SongwriterFan

Are you saying that THIS isn't the BEST cover of a Beatles tune EVER?

Probably not as it was written by Bernie Taupin and Elton John.

[SongwriterFan]

Originally Posted by ecguitar44

He's a GREAT player. Technically. But almost like a player-piano on the guitar.

Gotta disagree about Chet.

He and Jerry Reed were two of the best guitarists on the planet, IMO. And that's not just technically.

[ecguitar44]

Originally Posted by SongwriterFan

Gotta disagree about Chet.

He and Jerry Reed were two of the best guitarists on the planet, IMO. And that's not just technically.

Let's put it this way...neither of them have played something that made me cry.

[SongwriterFan]

Originally Posted by HHP

Probably not as it was written by Bernie Taupin and Elton John.

Well, THAT explains a lot.

[tnvol]

Originally Posted by ecguitar44

He's a GREAT player. Technically. But almost like a player-piano on the guitar.

I've never purchased any of his music and I don't seek it out to listen to it. Would have loved to have seen him play live...but, alas, I'm too young.

And there are a hundred players "better" than Chet, and I don't care for their music or musicianship.

I hear you. I feel the same way about a lot of high profile players. Was just curious.

[SongwriterFan]

Originally Posted by ecguitar44

Let's put it this way...neither of them have played something that made me cry.

You've never heard them play THIS?

http://www.allmusic.com/song/bridge-...r-mt0006448660

No Youtube of that one, unfortunately . . and that clip is too brief.

[ecguitar44]

Originally Posted by SongwriterFan

You've never heard them play THIS?

http://www.allmusic.com/song/bridge-...r-mt0006448660

No Youtube of that one, unfortunately . . and that clip is too brief.

Hey...that's not too shabby.

Now, if only they'd written it to begins with.

[SongwriterFan]

Originally Posted by ecguitar44

Let's put it this way...neither of them have played something that made me cry.

Here's one from Jerry Reed



And this one should make ANY man cry

[Transylvania]

I just listened to Chet's version of "The Boxer"--unbelievable. Sounds as if he was very respectful of the Beatles. I bet they were even more respectful of him.

[Drubbing]

Great musicians? Undeniably.

Overhyped by a whole generation, abetted by the budding development of media, and the subsequent focus on self and youth? Definitely.

[00-28]

Originally Posted by ecguitar44

Let's put it this way...neither of them have played something that made me cry.

That Karen Carpenter Beatles song made me cry. . ......Mike

[Dave T]

Originally Posted by Drubbing

Great musicians? Undeniably.

Overhyped by a whole generation, abetted by the budding development of media, and the subsequent focus on self and youth? Definitely.

Spot on Drubbing, spot on.

Dave

[ecguitar44]

Originally Posted by 00-28

That Karen Carpenter Beatles song made me cry. . ......Mike

I'm not familiar with reference. Care to share?

[zabdart]

The great Canadian pianist Glenn Gould often expressed his preference for Petula Clark over the Beatles. As with everything Gould, you could never quite tell whether he was being serious or just provocative.

[mc1]

Originally Posted by Transylvania

I just listened to Chet's version of "The Boxer"--unbelievable. Sounds as if he was very respectful of the Beatles. I bet they were even more respectful of him.