"The Beatles saved the world from boredom." -George Harrison Why can't we make a band in my generation that is the Beatles for Gen X or Y? They are simply the best band out there in my humble opinion and this compilation reminded me of why.
Their songs form a tapestry of the background of modern pop culture. "A little help from my friends" and I was instantly transported to childhood watching Kevin and Winnie on "The Wonder Years." A few songs later, "All you Need is Love" brought back all the smiles of my favorite Christmas movie "Love Actually." No matter where you turn, the Beatles are there. "Here comes the Sun" makes me think of my beloved friend Jenny and the sunshine she brings to her students every year when they sing this song at Red Rocks on the main stage. "Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da" transported me back to watching "Life Goes On" with my dad on Sunday nights. Every song triggered some sort of a recollection! A few surprises on the album still--the weird ending to "Strawberry fields"--I think they forgot to turn off the recording as they jammed. Why were the Beatles obsessed with weird animals? "Octopus's Garden" and "I am the Walrus" made me ask this question (along with what drug was their favorite.) My favorite song of this album still has to be "Let it Be." It is so easy in life to get hung up on what is wrong, but we have to let it go and let it be. The beautiful vocals remind me to take a breath and keep on going. Life will be good again--just turn on this album and it will remind you of that!
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