Sunday, September 18, 2016

September 18 - Ticket To Ride

Last Friday, there was a "new" release by The Beatles - a remastered version of their Live At Hollywood Bowl, originally released in 1977. The new version accompanies the new movie, 8 Days A Week, which has Ron Howard exploring their touring years, which ended 50 years ago, in 1966. The sound on the recording is very dominated by screaming girls - and the booklet has news stories from the time of the concert that helps put things in perspective. It is also very moving to read George Martin's original liner notes - it so clearly shows his genuine affection and appreciation for his"boys."

When I listened to Ticket To Ride from the Hollywood Bowl, I was once again struck by Ringo's drumming, how he is consistently just behind the beat on his toms during the verse. It is there in other versions as well, such as the one from the Beatles Anthology vol. 2. Ringo is often maligned, but the truth is that his drumming, largely self-taught, was an important aspect of their sound, and Ticket To Ride really shows this.


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