The White Album or Abbey Road?

[WorsterMan]

Seattle Seahawk All-Pro wide receiver Steve Largent, when asked which record he will treasure the most when he retires, replied: "Probably the Beatles' 'White' album.' "

I have always remembered this quote and thought it was a brilliant response for a highly praised and pretty humble NFL star.

The White Album was released in early October 1968.
Abbey Road was released in early Sept. 1969.

So, for you posters that have an opinion, especially our more "more mature" posters, which is it for you?

I have wrestled with this in my mind as both were incredible pieces of works from the Beatles and spoke to me at key times in my life. I don't really want to have to choose one over the other but, if I had to only take one to a Pacific Island for the rest of my life, it would probably be Abbey Road.

As a side note, Abbey Road GREATLY reminds me of the incredible 11 game win streak that UT parlayed toward a National Championship in the incredible fall of 1969!

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So which do you say?

 

[Texanne]

I love both, but I prefer Abbey Road. Side 2 is a masterpiece.

 

[14tokihorn]

Trick question...
-Max volume: White Album , by way of 'Glass Onion'.

 

[WorsterMan]

Trick question...
-Max volume: White Album , by way of 'Glass Onion'.

Not sure I understand the question but I will jump in anyway. Glass Onion is a Lennon song, as is Happiness is a Warm Gun - a song inspired by a syringe filled with herion. I think look into a Glass Onion was something similar for Lennon - maybe looking into a glass syringe or something?

I did learn the Walrus was Paul but the identity of the Eggman was not revealed in the song....

OK so I am out of guesses - please explain the trick question.

 

[OldHippie]

WorsterMan.

I liked Abby Road better because the best songs on Abby Road were better than the best songs on the White Album. The White Album was a double record album and there were a lot of good songs there but also many more not so good songs.

I might have liked the albums Help, Revolver, and Rubber Soul better than either Abby Road or the White Album.

 

[WorsterMan]

WorsterMan.

I liked Abby Road better because the best songs on Abby Road were better than the best songs on the White Album. The White Album was a double record album and there were a lot of good songs there but also many more not so good songs.

I might have liked the albums Help, Revolver, and Rubber Soul better than either Abby Road or the White Album.

Yeah, I have to agree overall. The White Album had some GREAT music but I think the producers used a lot of other songs on it that I will call fillers. Abbey Road was all-meat, no fillers IMO.

 

[14tokihorn]

Not sure I understand the question but I will jump in anyway. Glass Onion is a Lennon song, as is Happiness is a Warm Gun - a song inspired by a syringe filled with herion. I think look into a Glass Onion was something similar for Lennon - maybe looking into a glass syringe or something?

I did learn the Walrus was Paul but the identity of the Eggman was not revealed in the song....

OK so I am out of guesses - please explain the trick question.

Here's my long answer, I know I was insufficient -

Now-a-days, with a 200 W. Amp and some 'hot' speakers (circa '85), it's possible to really hear the Beatles music. Back when these albums came out, with my Sears one-piece turntable and speakers... well you know how it was. McCartneys bass work is absolutely incredible (or superbly production mixed). IMHO. So I suppose you can tag me as a Beatles Renaissance man and the bass work on Glass Onion is just another example (check out George's 'Old Brown Shoe' !!!) Actually, AR is the hands-down superior commercial product.

As far as Lennon's lyrics and artistry, Read:
http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=154

and
http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=149

Your take on Lennon's imagery is fine with me.

 

[WorsterMan]

OK, 14okihorn... I will accept that answer as obla de obla da.

Glass Onion referred to several Beatles songs if I recall. Strawberry Fields, Fixing a Hole in the Road and Fool on the Hill come to mind first.

 

[uisge beatha]

Helter Skelter just popped up in my playlist while I was pondering the question. So I'm guessing the universe just answered the question for me