HELP was the last Beatles album to feature a cover version (Larry Williams's "Dizzy Miss Lizzie"), and is considered a turning point in the quality of their songwriting. Like the previous album's "Im a Loser", "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" was Lennon's nod to the influence of Bob Dylan. McCartney's gift for melody was obvious in "I've Just Seen A Face". And Harrison's songwriting contributions grew to two tracks. Instrumentally, "Ticket To Ride"'s off-beat rhythm was Ringo's masterpiece, while the string quartet in the huge hit "Yesterday" was unusual for a rock band at that time; it was the start of a stellar series of McCartney ballads with strings ("Eleanor Rigby", "She's Leaving Home").
the very best album the beatles made songs and music to die for words are a thing of genius and lookto the past for a mastered song choice from the very best group ever
exellent music for all beatles fans relax and go back in time the music is so special the songs of now day are contrived of music played through fake instruments
I am replacing my vinyl collection and this was one of the rcords on my 'hit list'. A classic collection of early beatles masterpieces, the film was rubbish but I couldn't resist!
The film came out while I was at school, I was 13, and it was seemed so ahead of its time. Saw the film again recently and it is still magic! Not too dated. The album was a necessary addition to my modest CD collection.
I must admit I saw the film from which this is a sound track & it remindered me of the brillant music that was written all those years ago & still stands the test of time excallent
The Beatles help soundtrack, one of their best albums from the early years (60's) tracks from the film and some extras. What else is there to say, the fab four at their fabest with some classic tracks. Bought it after watching the film ( again) and have had it in the player ever since
Well what can one say about the Beatles that has'nt already been said,we all know what an excellent band they were, even after they broke up and went their separate ways, in their own right they became still more famous. The Beatles will always go on generation after generation. And their vinyl records will now become a rarity to collectors, now everything is on cd. Like the title of one of their records "Yesterday" that is exactly what they are a "Yesterday group" and a very good one.
The Beatles are perhaps the greatest popular musicians of all time, and when you listen to this album you will understand why. Not their best album, but still plenty of incredible songs on here - that will never go out of date. Incredible Stuff. Guaranteed something for everyone. Everything from the Sleeve to the music is Legendary - Plus in HMV/Virgin these beatles albums are always around 12-15 so grab yourself a bargain.
What do you have to say, a turning point in the career of the most creative band ever. Without John Lennon and Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr music would be still controlled by the suits in Tin Pan Alley. The songs they all wrote, individually or with partner writers are still fresh today. The Love Album (2006) demonstrates that. George Martin and his son Giles recreated the music but without the 'song' they would not have been able to bring the material alive. Back to 'Help', the title track says it all. God rest John and George. One the drive, the other the spiritual soul. Amen