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Carole R.
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 18/05/2008 : 21:44:27
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Brian has controversially announced that "The Beach Boys were better than The Beatles"
Before I go and beat him up , I'm wondering what the rest of 'us' think?..
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Earthbound Gypsy
Wishing And Hoping
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - 18/05/2008 : 21:47:38
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I agree that the Beach Boys had a lot of great summer sounds. But hands down, I have to the Beatles.
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pandy063
Wishing And Hoping
USA
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Posted - 18/05/2008 : 22:13:58
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Beatles.. bigger! They are played everywhere in the world. Beatles, imho... BUT right at the moment my radio station just played 'Help me Rhonda" and now playing 'Little Deuce Coup' respectively, but the Beatles are played many times over on just about ALL of the Air Waves...
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Brian
Something Special
United Kingdom
1875 Posts |
Posted - 18/05/2008 : 22:25:26
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Firstly I would like to say I was never really a fan of The Beatles, much preferring The Rolling Stones as musicians
I respect others opinions though, and there is no doubt most people like them....BUT, the harmonies of The Beach Boys were second to none.
I KNOW I'm on a loser here , so I'm phoning my friend in the Welsh Valleys for support..."Help me Rhondda"
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pandy063
Wishing And Hoping
USA
247 Posts |
Posted - 18/05/2008 : 22:32:43
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That's okay Brian... you are NOT a loser here... you like the Beach Boys and Stones. Two awesome groups!
pandy063
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Sara
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18/05/2008 : 22:33:27
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I love The Beach Boys, they were one of the influences on The Carpenters too
But I love the Beatles even more
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Carole R.
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
13245 Posts |
Posted - 18/05/2008 : 23:04:04
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Yep...The Stones, The Beatles, The Beach boys,The Dave Clark Five,
Not to mention The Who, Manfred Mann and The Animals...etc, etc....All churning out quality stuff.
Thats without all the Motown Groups.
How lucky were we?
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dave d
Wishing And Hoping
United Kingdom
788 Posts |
Posted - 18/05/2008 : 23:05:13
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well i've just had a count up and i have more beach boys than beatles cd's/records- and probably play more beach boys than beatles
beach boys it is for me
Gotta know for sure
A broken heart don't have a cure
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treking
Wasn't Born To Follow
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19/05/2008 : 16:15:54
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Beatles followed by the Stones and the Beach Boys.
I have more Beatles albums than Beach Boys but these days I probably play the BB's just as much as the Beatles.
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Carla
Wishing And Hoping
Netherlands
282 Posts |
Posted - 25/05/2008 : 00:24:29
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Definitely The Beatles, i was a hugeeeeee Beatle fan, till they went bonkers..but always quite liked, and still do The Beach Boys too.
Carlaaa
I will come to you if it takes everyday left in my life
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David
Wishing And Hoping
USA
694 Posts |
Posted - 25/05/2008 : 16:54:15
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I ADORE The Beach Boys, but The Beatles are my favorite rock band of all time. No one compares to them.
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Memphis
Wishing And Hoping
United Kingdom
525 Posts |
Posted - 25/05/2008 : 18:13:46
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Gotta be the Beatles for their creative brilliance although I prefer listening to the Beach Boys (Brian Wilson's really) master work Pet Sounds to Sgt Pepper.
Memphis
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ruthdavis
Wishing And Hoping
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/05/2008 : 22:10:45
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The influence of The Beatles! they are in so much of the music you hear, there will never be such a crazy time imo ... all those screaming girls, The Hollywood Bowl I get nervous just watching
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Earthbound Gypsy
Wishing And Hoping
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - 25/05/2008 : 23:04:46
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Hello Ruthdavis, I agree that the Beatles really did change the direction of music and the rest is history! As for the girls screaming before the Beatles, there was Elvis and before that Frank Sinatra. I wonder if there will ever be another singer or group to have this kind of following?
I'm with you Carla, I was the biggest Beatle fan ever, until they went shall I say over the deep end.
Marty
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Originally posted by ruthdavis
The influence of The Beatles! they are in so much of the music you hear, there will never be such a crazy time imo ... all those screaming girls, The Hollywood Bowl I get nervous just watching
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David
Wishing And Hoping
USA
694 Posts |
Posted - 25/05/2008 : 23:26:01
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What do you mean they went "over the deep end"? I guess y'all mean their "white album"? And maybe some of Let it Be?
I think the evolution of The Beatles is fascinating, and I like it all, from start to finish. The Beach Boys got pretty trippy for awhile there, too, btw.
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noidea1960
Wishing And Hoping
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/05/2008 : 23:57:20
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Beatles were artistically way ahead of the Beach Boys.
But for me Hendrix was way ahead of the Beatles. When Beatles sang When I'm 64 in 1968 - Hendrix was singing about Voodoo Chile and Burning of the Midnight Lamp.
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peter
Brand New Me
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/05/2008 : 00:27:07
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I have always thought that it is futile to pitch one artist against another. Every act has its own fans who will champion their own cause - we do it with Dusty - and that is right and to be commended.
But, it doesn't mean that one artist is better than another. We each have our own preferences.
I admire and respect both The Beach Boys and The Beatles (seen them both live) but, if I had to choose, it would be The Beatles for me (which in no way diminishes my respect for The Beach Boys).
Oh, and by the way, I would vote for Dusty Springfield (if you've heard of her) in the Female category. |
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The Beachboys v The Beatles.
