US EditionBilly Joel Thinks The Beatles' 'White Album' Is a "Collection of Half-Assed Songs"
UNITED KINGDOM AND UNITED STATES, JUL 22 – Billy Joel described the album as unfinished due to band tensions and substance use, noting Paul McCartney carried most of the workload during its creation.
- Billy Joel criticized The Beatles' White Album as a 'collection of half-assed songs' during a recent podcast discussion.
- His comments stem from the band's internal struggles in the late 1960s, including John Lennon dissociating and McCartney carrying most of the workload.
- By contrast, Paul McCartney defended the album on Radio Luxembourg, asserting its value and downplaying drug-related issues during recording.
- Joel, diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus in May, also updated fans saying, "It's not fixed, it's still being worked on," while maintaining good spirits despite balance issues.
- Joel's critique and health update highlight the enduring impact of his music influences and recent personal challenges.
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Musically and lyrically do you consider The White Album as the end of The Beatles psychedelic period or do you think it ended with Magical Mystery Tour and the songs from the Yellow Submarine soundtrack in late 1967?
Musically and lyrically do you consider The White Album as the end of The Beatles psychedelic period or do you think it ended with Magical Mystery Tour and the songs from the Yellow Submarine soundtrack in late 1967? The question of whether *The White Album* marks the end of The Beatles’ psychedelic period or if that phase concluded earlier with *Magical Mystery Tour* and the *Yellow Submarine* soundtrack is an intriguing one. To adequately addr…
Billy Joel again sparked controversy after declaring that The Beatles' iconic White Album seems to him to be a "collection of songs to be done."The polemic statements emerged during his participation in Bill Maher's podcast Club Random, where they were both arguing about classic double rock albums.A record in the middle of [...] See more news on Indie Hoy.
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