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Post by jarvitronics on Nov 29, 2008 22:39:32 GMT -5
We are expected to believe that in the course of 2.5 years (1964 through mid 1966) The Beatles toured extensively, made a zillion TV appearances, starred in two full-length motion pictures, and still had time to write and record more than 70 original songs; and not just any songs, but 70 of the most beloved songs ever written.
How realistic is that from a sheer hours-in-the-day perspective?
-j
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Post by JoJo on Nov 29, 2008 23:26:55 GMT -5
The movies were scripted, and the first one was shot fast, the second one not so much. The TV appearances were many this is true, but they'd already performed the songs live many times, easy to just do it one more time.. Not saying you don't have a point, and I'm not naive enough to believe there isn't a support organization behind pop groups that shoot to the top. (The Monkees were way more up-front about it, or were forced to be) I think they were clearly adept at playing, they had enough time to practice in those German and Liverpool nightclubs, I've heard enough to decide that's true. What John and Paul had to do in the beginning was create a style, and crank out songs at the rapid pace that seemingly is implausible. Some would say they imitated a style, that of the girl groups popular at the time.. Could John and Paul work fast enough to crank them out at that pace? I'd say for the most part yes, but possibly with some help.. (I won't say from their friends)  |
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