POLL Those Years Ago: The Beatles Solo Careers Poll Results Thread

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holy shit is the rollout gonna be over before i even leave for my camping trip, this is awesome!

obviously DLC (Karl Malone), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:15 (five years ago) link

86. Fame - David Bowie (feat. John) (400 points, 6 votes)
http://www.davidbowieworld.nl/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/david-bowie-fame.jpg

Οὖτις, Monday, 4 June 2018 17:16 (five years ago) link

Oh my god. "One of These Days" was my #2. So vividly conveys resigned melancholy, I love its simplicity in words & music, and little touches in the recording, like the slapback echo in the left channel and Paul tapping his acoustic guitar in between verses to keep time. At a loss for words now, but that song is very special to me, and one of his very very best.

flappy bird, Monday, 4 June 2018 17:16 (five years ago) link

i was one of the votes for "greenfield", above. yoko's POB is a real trip. i have to say, though, that when i put my spotify ballot/playlist on shuffle mode it is JARRING when the the more experimental yoko tracks show up

obviously DLC (Karl Malone), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:16 (five years ago) link

still one of the most incredible moments in American pop history when "Fame" topped the chart (twice!) – like, it has nothing to do with what else is happening, how did this happen

morning wood truancy (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:17 (five years ago) link

aaaaaand George's first appearance!

85. Crackerbox Palace - George Harrison (feat. George) (407 points, 6 votes)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/d9/George_Harrison_-_Crackerbox_Palace.jpg/220px-George_Harrison_-_Crackerbox_Palace.jpg

Οὖτις, Monday, 4 June 2018 17:18 (five years ago) link

Decent song, too!

Le Baton Rose (Turrican), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:19 (five years ago) link

aw, my favorite solo George song

flappy bird, Monday, 4 June 2018 17:19 (five years ago) link

I like "Crackerbox Palace" a lot more now than I did 20 years ago

morning wood truancy (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:20 (five years ago) link

I dunno about the EES TRUE EES TRUE part though

morning wood truancy (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:20 (five years ago) link

84. I'd Have You Anytime - George Harrison (feat. George) (412 points, 8 votes)
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/5a/3d/e5/5a3de5224ff28989bd4f25619512f0ac.jpg

Οὖτις, Monday, 4 June 2018 17:21 (five years ago) link

83. I Won't Back Down - Tom Petty (feat. George) (417 points, 6 votes)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/af/TP_-_I_Wont_Back_Down_single.jpg

Οὖτις, Monday, 4 June 2018 17:23 (five years ago) link

oh come on

808s & Deep States (voodoo chili), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:24 (five years ago) link

"i'd have you anytime" is legit too low

flamenco blorf (BradNelson), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:24 (five years ago) link

well George's harmonies and Ringo's drums ARE prominent

morning wood truancy (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:24 (five years ago) link

fame and won't back down are obviously great songs but i'd much rather a couple more actual solo beatles tracks sneak into the 99th and 100th spots

808s & Deep States (voodoo chili), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:25 (five years ago) link

agreed brad, i'd have you anytime is one of my ATMP favorites

808s & Deep States (voodoo chili), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:25 (five years ago) link

I dunno about the EES TRUE EES TRUE part though

― morning wood truancy (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, June 4, 2018 5:20 PM (five minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

Yeah, that part's wack.

Le Baton Rose (Turrican), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:26 (five years ago) link

The b-side placing higher than the a-side!

82. Remember Love - John Lennon (feat. John) (423 points, 8 votes)
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71x5rX2OwPL._SY355_.jpg

Οὖτις, Monday, 4 June 2018 17:27 (five years ago) link

oh good

flamenco blorf (BradNelson), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:27 (five years ago) link

81. When We Was Fab - George Harrison (feat. George) (428 points, 9 votes)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/0b/When_We_Was_Fab.jpg/220px-When_We_Was_Fab.jpg

Οὖτις, Monday, 4 June 2018 17:28 (five years ago) link

i looooooooooooove "when we was fab"

flamenco blorf (BradNelson), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:28 (five years ago) link

well George's harmonies and Ringo's drums ARE prominent

― morning wood truancy (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, June 4, 2018 1:24 PM (two minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

Ringo's in the video, but that's Phil Jones playing on the track.

Montgomery Burns' Jazz (Tarfumes The Escape Goat), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:28 (five years ago) link

There's something eerie about the sleeves to 'Give Peace a Chance' and 'Cold Turkey' ...

Le Baton Rose (Turrican), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:29 (five years ago) link

lol @ three images - all of Paul - on this sleeve

80. C Moon - Wings (feat. Paul) (429 points, 8 votes)
http://images.45cat.com/wings-hi-hi-hi-apple-13.jpg

Οὖτις, Monday, 4 June 2018 17:29 (five years ago) link

There's something eerie about the sleeves to 'Give Peace a Chance' and 'Cold Turkey' ...

Faust cover connections

Οὖτις, Monday, 4 June 2018 17:30 (five years ago) link

SWEET BANANA

morning wood truancy (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:31 (five years ago) link

can't remember if i voted for c moon or if it was one of my final cuts, but it like it. charming nonsense.

808s & Deep States (voodoo chili), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:32 (five years ago) link

"When We Was Fab" is one of my least favorite Harrisingles – something about the nostalgia clashes with his nature, producing a tentative song

morning wood truancy (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:33 (five years ago) link

Man let it roll is the best Harrison song ever

synonym toast crunch (Ross), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:33 (five years ago) link

listen i love tom petty but i'm going through the playlist rn and i can't believe i'm about to hear "i won't back down"

flamenco blorf (BradNelson), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:34 (five years ago) link

"fame," sure

flamenco blorf (BradNelson), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:34 (five years ago) link

79. Magneto and Titanium Man - Wings (feat. Paul) (433 points, 8 votes)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/91/Magneto_and_Titanium_Man_cover.jpg/220px-Magneto_and_Titanium_Man_cover.jpg

Οὖτις, Monday, 4 June 2018 17:38 (five years ago) link

hell yeah *snaps fingers*

flamenco blorf (BradNelson), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:39 (five years ago) link

78. Got My Mind Set On You - George Harrison (feat. George) (441 points, 7 votes)
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/gPsAAOSwoydWpgmd/s-l300.jpg

Οὖτις, Monday, 4 June 2018 17:39 (five years ago) link

it's called adamantium, paul

808s & Deep States (voodoo chili), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:39 (five years ago) link

77. Don't Let Me Wait Too Long - George Harrison (feat. George, Ringo) (451 points, 7 votes)
http://images.45worlds.com/f/ab/george-harrison-apple-17-ab.jpg

Οὖτις, Monday, 4 June 2018 17:40 (five years ago) link

too low

flamenco blorf (BradNelson), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:40 (five years ago) link

it's called adamantium, paul

? no it isn't

Οὖτις, Monday, 4 June 2018 17:40 (five years ago) link

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanium_Man

Οὖτις, Monday, 4 June 2018 17:41 (five years ago) link

making a joke, not nearly deep into marvel lore to realize that titanium man was a thing

808s & Deep States (voodoo chili), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:41 (five years ago) link

76. Run of the Mill - George Harrison (feat. George, Ringo) (456 points, 7 votes)
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/43/47/41/4347414f4e6044a6a29c006ebe874561.jpg

Οὖτις, Monday, 4 June 2018 17:44 (five years ago) link

75. Look at Me - John Lennon (feat. John) (471 points, 7 votes)
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0067/2072/products/R-6782548-1426549730-1369.jpeg_grande.jpg?v=1448974143

OK that's it for a bit

Οὖτις, Monday, 4 June 2018 17:45 (five years ago) link

To summarize:
100. Calico Skies - Paul McCartney (feat. Paul) (320 points, 5 votes)
99. Getting Closer - Wings (feat. Paul) (328 points, 7 votes)
98. Long Haired Lady - Paul & Linda McCartney (feat. Paul) (342 points, 7 votes)
97. Give Peace A Chance - John Lennon (feat. John) (344 points, 7 votes)
96. How? - John Lennon (feat. John, Ringo) (346 points, 5 votes)
95. Greenfield Morning I Pushed An Empty Baby Carriage All Over The City - Yoko Ono (feat. John) (349 points, 5 votes)
94. Crippled Inside - John Lennon (feat. John, George) (359 points, 5 votes)
93. Oh My Love - John Lennon (feat. John) (363 points, 5 votes)
92. What A Bastard The World Is - Yoko Ono (feat. John) (364 points, 5 votes)
91. Mull Of Kintyre - Wings (feat. Paul) (368 points, 6 votes)
90. Monkberry Moon Delight - Paul & Linda McCartney (feat. Paul) (370 points, 6 votes)
89. Power to the People - John Lennon (feat. John) (376 points, 6 votes)
88. One of These Days - Paul McCartney (feat. Paul) (394 points, 7 votes)
87. Mrs. Lennon - Yoko Ono (feat. John) (396 points, 7 votes)
86. Fame - David Bowie (feat. John) (400 points, 6 votes)
85. Crackerbox Palace - George Harrison (feat. George) (407 points, 6 votes)
84. I'd Have You Anytime - George Harrison (feat. George) (412 points, 8 votes)
83. I Won't Back Down - Tom Petty (feat. George) (417 points, 6 votes)
82. Remember Love - John Lennon (feat. John) (423 points, 8 votes)
81. When We Was Fab - George Harrison (feat. George) (428 points, 9 votes)
80. C Moon - Wings (feat. Paul) (429 points, 8 votes)
79. Magneto and Titanium Man - Wings (feat. Paul) (433 points, 8 votes)
78. Got My Mind Set On You - George Harrison (feat. George) (441 points, 7 votes)
77. Don't Let Me Wait Too Long - George Harrison (feat. George, Ringo) (451 points, 7 votes)
76. Run of the Mill - George Harrison (feat. George, Ringo) (456 points, 7 votes)
75. Look at Me - John Lennon (feat. John) (471 points, 7 votes)

Οὖτις, Monday, 4 June 2018 17:45 (five years ago) link

very nice job with everything shakey. good run of songs... except for "i won't back down" (?????????)

flappy bird, Monday, 4 June 2018 17:47 (five years ago) link

"look at me" is so lovely

"run of the mill" too low, am i gonna say that for every george song

flamenco blorf (BradNelson), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:48 (five years ago) link

take it up with the 6 Tom Petty voters

Οὖτις, Monday, 4 June 2018 17:50 (five years ago) link

xp

Οὖτις, Monday, 4 June 2018 17:50 (five years ago) link

look at me is so sad and wonderful. i fucking love the quiet songs on JL/POB and i'm happy more are coming.

808s & Deep States (voodoo chili), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:54 (five years ago) link

i love run of the mill too, very dylanesque.

this poll solidified my belief that ATMP is the strongest single post-Beatles release, especially if you lop off the Apple Jam

808s & Deep States (voodoo chili), Monday, 4 June 2018 17:56 (five years ago) link


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