I thinks it's an indication of Macca's inherent musicianship that he could produce a credible piece of Brass Band music (OK I know it's oompahbut there's nothing wrong with that ) and I seem to remember it fitted the character of the show exactly. Anyone know who did the arrangment - I assume it wasn't Macca - or am I being patronising?
This is actually a McCartney tune, but licensing meant that it had to be credited to Lennon as well. I like McCartney's solo stuff - well, I'm not prejudiced against it, anyway - and I appreciate that he wanted to try his hand at writing for a brass band, but this does sound like generic brass band music. He didn't really take into account the kind of effects you can get with a brass band, and the result is a bit of forgettable oompah. Shame, because brass band music can be really beautiful.
@jsilence418 I think I gave $2 USD for mine circa 1983. I had to slap the hands of another audiophile who was trying to take it off the pile of singles I was pulling from the box at a record swap...
I haven't heard this since watching the original series in black and white - God!
If memory serves correctly it was a comedy starring John Junkin and Stanley Holloway as two brothers or partners. By the way listen carefully and I swear you can pick out the distinctive sound of Jim Shepherd's cornet. I bet he was playing on the recording.
By the way does anyone know how on earth did Paul MCcartney accepted the job of writing the theme tune to a BBC comedy while he was still a Beatle??
@MrPoupard McCartney could do anything while he was still a Beatle, but actually I think it was that he wanted to write something for the Black Dyke Mills Band, and once he'd done it, somebody in the BBC decided to use it as theme music for the sitcom. After that it was all over except for the licensing. It wasn't like McCartney was being employed by the BBC as a more famous Ronnie Hazelhurst (who I personally think wrote much better sitcom themes than McCartney, although I'm a Macca fan.)
Paul & John had an understanding (i.e. contract) that any songs either of them wrote during the window in which they were "The Beatles," would be duly listed as "Lennon & McCartney." Note that "Give Peace a Chance" is credited "Lennon & McCartney." That was how it was. For a time. And then Paul got a bit bold after John passed over and wanted "McCartney / Lennon" on songs he claimed to have had more to do with. Nice, huh? It all evens out, Macca.
You said it! In fact, this was the theme to "Thingumybob," which I think, was a British children's TV show. The flip-side was a brassed-up version of the Beatles classic "Yellow Submarine", and if anyone has it , can you please put in on Youtube? Unfortunately, the record wasn't a hit and the brass band never recorded for Apple again.
It was the theme to a Yorkshire TV sitcom starring Stanley Holloway of the same name;I actually have a just about playable copy of the original;Yellow Submarine is on the 'B' side.
Interestingly enough, this never made it on to any LP or CD. I downloaded it off of napster a few years ago, because it was absolutely the only place it was available. To the best of my knowledge, it's still out of print.
@1santos1 - It says "McCartney/Lennon", but this is 100% McCartney. In fact, it's the what Lennon mockingly referred to as "Paul's granny music"; songs derived from British vaudeville tradition. Examples include "Honey Pie", "Martha My Dear", "When I'm Sixty-four", "For No One", "Your Mother Should Know", and ''Maxwell's Silver Hammer'. (For the record, Lennon compositions "For the Benefit of Mr. Kite", and "You Know My Name (Look Up The Number") have elements of "granny music" in them.).
@geneclart1 - A wonderful little piece of whimsy from Sir Paul. I'd heard it first long ago and likely just once, but amazingly, as soon as I heard it again it was familiar and brought a smile to my face. Macca has nothing to be ashamed of in writing this delightful work for brass band. He always had a broader appreciation for earlier musical genres than Lennon, who wrongly attacked him for it. Funny thing is, this sounds like it could have been recorded in 1928 every bit as much as '68.
:-))) lovely , thx for sharing.
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basementrecords100 9 months ago
Belated thanks lexo30 for your information.
I thinks it's an indication of Macca's inherent musicianship that he could produce a credible piece of Brass Band music (OK I know it's oompahbut there's nothing wrong with that ) and I seem to remember it fitted the character of the show exactly. Anyone know who did the arrangment - I assume it wasn't Macca - or am I being patronising?
MrPoupard 1 year ago 2
This is actually a McCartney tune, but licensing meant that it had to be credited to Lennon as well. I like McCartney's solo stuff - well, I'm not prejudiced against it, anyway - and I appreciate that he wanted to try his hand at writing for a brass band, but this does sound like generic brass band music. He didn't really take into account the kind of effects you can get with a brass band, and the result is a bit of forgettable oompah. Shame, because brass band music can be really beautiful.
lexo30 1 year ago 2
Hard to find and damn expensive when you do!
jsilence418 1 year ago
@jsilence418 I think I gave $2 USD for mine circa 1983. I had to slap the hands of another audiophile who was trying to take it off the pile of singles I was pulling from the box at a record swap...
violentlogic 1 year ago
@violentlogic Good for you !however i think had i been in your state, it would have been my hands you slapped lol!
jsilence418 1 year ago
I haven't heard this since watching the original series in black and white - God!
If memory serves correctly it was a comedy starring John Junkin and Stanley Holloway as two brothers or partners. By the way listen carefully and I swear you can pick out the distinctive sound of Jim Shepherd's cornet. I bet he was playing on the recording.
By the way does anyone know how on earth did Paul MCcartney accepted the job of writing the theme tune to a BBC comedy while he was still a Beatle??
MrPoupard 1 year ago
@MrPoupard McCartney could do anything while he was still a Beatle, but actually I think it was that he wanted to write something for the Black Dyke Mills Band, and once he'd done it, somebody in the BBC decided to use it as theme music for the sitcom. After that it was all over except for the licensing. It wasn't like McCartney was being employed by the BBC as a more famous Ronnie Hazelhurst (who I personally think wrote much better sitcom themes than McCartney, although I'm a Macca fan.)
lexo30 1 year ago 2
@lexo30 this song was originally recorded (with lyrics) as a ballad for the white album called "etcetra"
Burromovie 1 year ago
Paul & John had an understanding (i.e. contract) that any songs either of them wrote during the window in which they were "The Beatles," would be duly listed as "Lennon & McCartney." Note that "Give Peace a Chance" is credited "Lennon & McCartney." That was how it was. For a time. And then Paul got a bit bold after John passed over and wanted "McCartney / Lennon" on songs he claimed to have had more to do with. Nice, huh? It all evens out, Macca.
oceansdaughter 1 year ago
i love this song, it's hilarious
puppies21616 1 year ago
post the B side for pete's sake, it's yellow submarine
jibrilz 1 year ago
I like this song. Before here, I've only heard it once in my entire life - back in 1984.
joeszwab 1 year ago
For those keen on hearing Apple Records, I play them regularly on my Radio Show
Pete
beatlesandbeyond 2 years ago
It was Apple 4 in the UK and Europe
beatlesandbeyond 2 years ago
Thanx for posting it mate. good job.
paolomanueldec 2 years ago
Another one of Paul's ragtime songs. Genious.
graecophilos88 2 years ago 3
IT'S NICE TO HEAR SOMETHING ON APPLE BESIDES the BEATLES
TheIncredibleDrAss 2 years ago
There's a lot on Apple besides the Beatles/Beatles solo.
RickenbackerBeatles 2 years ago
You said it! In fact, this was the theme to "Thingumybob," which I think, was a British children's TV show. The flip-side was a brassed-up version of the Beatles classic "Yellow Submarine", and if anyone has it , can you please put in on Youtube? Unfortunately, the record wasn't a hit and the brass band never recorded for Apple again.
headphone355 2 years ago
@TheIncredibleDrAss this is the beatles foo!
puppies21616 1 year ago
@TheIncredibleDrAss
Lol, It was written by Paul McCartney, who is a Beatle.
destructin123 1 year ago
I had this single when I was a kid ... thanks for posting it ..haven't heard it in ages!
rjciccone 3 years ago 4
Thanks for posting This !!!
thePharoah90086 3 years ago
Apple 1800. I have a copy from Apple/Capitol Canada.
MuscleJacker 3 years ago 2
@MuscleJacker The very first Apple single release!
I have a US copy.
violentlogic 1 year ago
@violentlogic I thought Sour Milk sea was???
jsilence418 1 year ago
@jsilence418 Sour Milk Sea was Apple 1834.
The release sequence started with 1800.
violentlogic 1 year ago
This is a rare record! Only the 2nd or 3rd released on Apple!
RickenbackerBeatles 3 years ago 2
that was very different and rare
never knew he created this song
its kind of catchy (smile)
qbees 3 years ago
i know ive been searching for this song
jasonjoe99 3 years ago 2
Haha it sounds like it was meant for a banjo!
euphfellowship 3 years ago
It was the theme to a Yorkshire TV sitcom starring Stanley Holloway of the same name;I actually have a just about playable copy of the original;Yellow Submarine is on the 'B' side.
JFBridge 3 years ago 3
AWESOME!!! I never got to hear this Beatles rarity till now! ty for posting.
davidswubc 3 years ago
Interestingly enough, this never made it on to any LP or CD. I downloaded it off of napster a few years ago, because it was absolutely the only place it was available. To the best of my knowledge, it's still out of print.
IDLERACER 4 years ago
Songwriting credit on the label says "McCartney/Lennon".
1santos1 4 years ago 8
@1santos1 - It says "McCartney/Lennon", but this is 100% McCartney. In fact, it's the what Lennon mockingly referred to as "Paul's granny music"; songs derived from British vaudeville tradition. Examples include "Honey Pie", "Martha My Dear", "When I'm Sixty-four", "For No One", "Your Mother Should Know", and ''Maxwell's Silver Hammer'. (For the record, Lennon compositions "For the Benefit of Mr. Kite", and "You Know My Name (Look Up The Number") have elements of "granny music" in them.).
Galantski 8 months ago 2
Finally got to hear it!
Its very Bonzo! with a bit of Honey Pie.
Macca has been crucified for doing this stuff.
Nowt wrong with it - life's too short!
geneclart1 4 years ago 6
@geneclart1 - A wonderful little piece of whimsy from Sir Paul. I'd heard it first long ago and likely just once, but amazingly, as soon as I heard it again it was familiar and brought a smile to my face. Macca has nothing to be ashamed of in writing this delightful work for brass band. He always had a broader appreciation for earlier musical genres than Lennon, who wrongly attacked him for it. Funny thing is, this sounds like it could have been recorded in 1928 every bit as much as '68.
Galantski 8 months ago 2