![]() ![]() The review that Paul was referring to was reportedly about the October 1967 released single by The Who entitled “ I Can See For Miles,” which indeed pushed the envelope at the time when it came to raw energy on a pop record. The above quote from Paul came from a November 1968 interview with Tony Macarthur, Programme Director of Radio Luxembourg. So we did it like that, because I like noise." So I thought, 'Oh, well, we'll do one like that, then.' And I had this song called 'Helter Skelter' which is just a ridiculous song. It wasn't rough and screaming and tape echo at all. Must be great - a really screaming record.' And then I heard their record and it was quite straight, and it was sort of very sophisticated. "I'd read a review of a record where it said, 'And this group' - it was about some group I don't remember - 'this group really goes wild, there's echo on everything, they're screaming their heads off.' And I just remember thinking, 'Oh, it'd be great to do one like that. The ground they broke with “ Yesterday” on one end of the spectrum was only topped by “Helter Skelter” on the other end of the spectrum. It may not be as melodically satisfying as the other songs mentioned above, but the sheer energy displayed on “Helter Skelter” shows The Beatles to be as capable as anyone in offering the most ear-splitting and raucous piece of recorded music on display at that time. Daily playlists on Classic Rock radio stations around the world include later Beatles classics such as “ Revolution,” “ Come Together” “ Back In The U.S.S.R.” and “ While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” Without a doubt, however, “Helter Skelter” can easily be referred to as the hardest and heaviest Beatles song within their entire catalog. ![]() Nonetheless, The Beatles aren't forgotten within this genre. They are not ranked among the likes of Cream, Jimi Hendrix, The Who or Led Zeppelin, all of which are viewed as heavy hitters of the genesis of what has become known as "classic rock" today. Note: When you embed the widget in your site, it will match your site's styles (CSS).The Beatles aren't primarily known as "hard rock" artists of the 60's, but as more of a trend setting group for popular music as a whole. Kite2.I Am the Walrus3.In My LifeGeorge Martin Lyrics provided by Get the embed code George Martin - Miscellaneous Album Lyrics1.Being for the Benefit of Mr. ![]()
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