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The Beatles (White Album) (Nov. 22, 1968) - The Beatles

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Since I could remember, the Beatles were always considered the best rock and roll band of all time. In fact, they got so overplayed in place of newer acts in the late 70s/early 80s I came close to getting tired of them.

But now, I hardly ever hear the Beatles. Although I confess I do not listen to the radio much, it just seems like the Beatles have almost been forgotten.

Which brings me to this record, officially called The Beatles but better known as The White Album. This record belongs in every collection, no matter what kind of music you like. It is an amazing piece of work encompassesing blistering rock ("Revolution"), quiet ballads ("Julia,"), tone-stretching guitar blams ("Helter Skelter"), and all-time classics ("While My Guitar Gently Weeps"). All of this packaged under one roof that has weathered many rock and roll storms but still stands.

If you have this and haven't listened to it in awhile, go pull if off the shelf and slap it on this Saturday night. You will be glad you did.

-- 29 April 2005 (DD)

The Beatles (White Album) Original Tracks

1. Back in the U.S.S.R.
2. Dear Prudence
3. Glass Onion
4. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
5. Wild Honey Pie
6. The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill
7. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
8. Happiness Is a Warm Gun
9. Martha My Dear
10. I'm So Tired
11. Blackbird
12. Piggies
13. Rocky Raccoon
14. Don't Pass Me By
15. Why Don't We Do It in the Road?
16. I Will
17. Julia
18. Birthday
19. Yer Blues
20. Mother Nature's Son
21. Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey
22. Sexy Sadie
23. Helter Skelter
24. Long, Long, Long
25. Revolution 1
26. Honey Pie
27. Savoy Truffle
28. Cry Baby Cry
29. Revolution 9
30. Good Night

Vintage Deaconlight Playlists with songs from The Beatles - The Beatles (White Album)

• Tuesday Deaconlight - 3 January 1978
• Tuesday Deaconlight - 14 March 1978
• Saturday Deaconlight - 18 March 1978
• Saturday Deaconlight - 7 November 1981
• Sunday Deaconlight - 19 December 1981

More Beatles at Deaconlight.com

• The Beatles – Let It Be: Released 1970
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