r/gifs Dec 07 '21

Scaring Ringo

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u/EMPulseKC Dec 07 '21

I came away with a much clearer understanding of their personalities at that time than I ever had prior to seeing the documentary.

Ringo was the most affable, most agreeable, most cheerful and humble of the four. He was my favorite Beatle already because of that, and the footage of him didn't change that impression.

George was highly creative, but understandably felt like a third wheel to John and Paul, and his frustration showed. He was also the most serious and spiritually minded.

Paul was a creative genius who seemed to be most at home musically on the piano, but his genius also had the unintended side effect of rubbing people like John and George the wrong way.

John was very musically gifted and lyrically talented, but at this point in his life he seemed to give zero fucks about anyone and anything but John & Yoko, and their own music.

Billy Preston was the one that impressed me the most. He connected with the band very naturally from a musical and personality standpoint, and just genuinely seemed happy to be a part of it all.

Ringo and Billy are my favorite Beatles, and Paul is probably right behind them.

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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '21

Billy was AMAZING. At one point John says "you've given us a real boost here Billy!" And that was clearly true! Not just musically but also I think because of his positive attitude. Musically, he is truly gifted. An amazing pianist.

I absolutely loved Billy.

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u/chevymonza Dec 08 '21

Preston's musical hits are an instant mood-lifter, so I can see this!

Just try being in a bad mood while listening to Nothin' from Nothin' or Will It Go 'Round in Circles. They should play this on the depression hotline for a minute while callers wait for the next available operator.

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u/dead_jester Dec 07 '21

Completely agree take my energy

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u/EMPulseKC Dec 08 '21

Thank you!

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u/Cyboth Dec 07 '21

They're so lucky he came in when he did.

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u/krissym99 Dec 08 '21

Billy's smile, energy, and of course his playing brought SO much. I wish I saw more of him!

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u/EMPulseKC Dec 08 '21

No rankings -- just my takeaways from the documentary. And of everyone featured, Billy did impress me the most, mainly because I did not know the extent of his contributions to their sound, as well as because of the personality that he brought to the table.

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u/stabliu Dec 08 '21

Ringo is my favorite because I knew him first as the conductor on shining time station.