Posted: 21st March 2004 05:17
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As Uma Thurman once said, there are two types of people in this world: Elvis fans and Beatles fans. Elvis fans can like the Beatles, and Beatles fans can like Elvis, but you can't really be a fan of both. So I'm curious as to which people here go with what.
As for my opinion, it's hands down the Beatles. In addition to the fact that they started every type of rock music and were the original rock band, I hate Elvis with the rage of 1000 hells. Everything that the Beatles were to rock, Elvis was to pop, which cheapens and degrades music in general. Elvis got famous by shaking his pelvis to old soul music that he rewrote with a pop drum beat. He is NOT the king of rock and roll. Maybe that'll be another topic - who IS the King?...we'll see how people like this one first. |
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Posted: 21st March 2004 06:47
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Strangely, we've had this topic before. However, that topic was talking about the influence on music, and not if you liked them or not. Just thought I'd point that out. It's rather strange.
I definitely like the Beatles more. Elvis was great for music, but his voice really gets on my nerves. There are so many Beatles songs that I like, and maybe one or two Elvis songs. -------------------- Hey, put the cellphone down for a while In the night there is something wild Can you hear it breathing? And hey, put the laptop down for a while In the night there is something wild I feel it, it's leaving me |
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Posted: 21st March 2004 07:05
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Beatles, hands down.
Quote (Neal @ 21st March 2004 00:47) Strangely, we've had this topic before. However, that topic was talking about the influence on music, and not if you liked them or not. Just thought I'd point that out. It's rather strange. I definitely like the Beatles more. Elvis was great for music, but his voice really gets on my nerves. There are so many Beatles songs that I like, and maybe one or two Elvis songs. and.... Quote (Neal @ 20th August 2002 09:24) It's really a toss-up for me....since the question is "Who was more influential to music," my vote goes to Elvis. However, if it were "Who was more influential to pop culture," then I'd definitely vote for the Beatles. Elvis brought so many new styles to music, some that took so long to actually be accepted as a societal norm, but the Beatles changed the way people dressed, wore their hair, etc, so they had an impact on the way of life. This is just from research and talking to grandparents about times back then, since I obviously wasn't alive during either's time in the spotlight Neal has seen the light! *giggle* Edit: Just teasing you Neal. They are a bit different polls, since one is about your favorite, the other is which was more influential. This post has been edited by Fadien on 21st March 2004 07:10 -------------------- "And that, my liege, is how we know the Earth to be banana-shaped” -Sir Bedevere the Wise |
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Posted: 21st March 2004 07:18
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Quote (io_rage @ 21st March 2004 00:17) they started every type of rock music and were the original rock band wrooooooooooooong. explain chuck berry, buddy holly, benny spellman, eddie cochrane, and particularly elvis, who you happened to mention up there, just to name a few. the beatles expanded on a style, revolutionized it, and (directly or inderectly) influenced countless other artists, but they were at least a good 10 years too late to be inventing it. anyway, id take the beatles over elvis any day. i find their music to be more diverse, and far more experimental. i was never an elvis enjoyer in any sense of the word, but hes still remembered and revered today, so i salute him for what he did, even though i dont care for his music. -------------------- You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun, a newborn in the light Say goodbye to gravity and say goodbye to death Hello to eternity and live for every breath Your time will come... |
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Posted: 21st March 2004 07:21
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Sorry, I'm not a huge Beatles fan at all, except for John Lennon. That man was a genius. Now I'm not saying Elvis was a genius, but he knew music and he did very well with the talent he was given. Other than Lennon, I don't think the Beatles really did all they could with what they had. That's just my opinion, and I will expect a reaming for it, but hey, that's what this poll is for, right? Elvis could sing, and dance, and that's what he did, and he did it very well. The man is a legend in my eyes, and you can't tell me that any woman won't swoon when you sing her "Can't Help Falling in Love" to her. It's one of the most famous love songs ever. But I'm rambling now...
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Posted: 21st March 2004 07:29
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spiff, you brought up a real good point there and i definitely agree with you that the beatles may not have used their abilities to the fullest, they really werent great musicians in terms of picking up the guitar and playing it, i think their popularity is more because they were good SONGWRITERS. theres a huge difference between being able to write a short, simple, catchy song and being able to just pick up the axe and wail on it. but think about it, if the beatles wrote really long, complicated songs, do you think they would get the following they have now? i think thats kind of their glory, for the most part, especially towards the beginning of their career, they kept everything very simple, but their songs were real catchy, so people gathered to them.
and i can say from a musicians standpoint, simplicity is very hard to do, and its something i admire a lot. i wont ream you because i think youre 100% correct. -------------------- You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun, a newborn in the light Say goodbye to gravity and say goodbye to death Hello to eternity and live for every breath Your time will come... |
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Posted: 21st March 2004 07:34
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I see what ya mean, and it's kind of like comparing and contrasting The Beatles to Oasis. Similar bands, although like you said, one taking the short catchy tunes while the other opted for the more drawn out(save for a few) and dramatic approach. Perhaps that's not the best comparison, but when you said that randyroads it's what popped into my head.
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Posted: 21st March 2004 19:49
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Elvis was too inaudible alot of hte time. The Beatles own his soul.
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Posted: 21st March 2004 20:36
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I like both. However, I think in the end I'm a Beatles fan who likes Elvis, and not the other way around.
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Posted: 21st March 2004 20:38
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Quote (therandyrhoads @ 21st March 2004 02:18) wrooooooooooooong. explain chuck berry, buddy holly, benny spellman, eddie cochrane, and particularly elvis, who you happened to mention up there, just to name a few. the beatles expanded on a style, revolutionized it, and (directly or inderectly) influenced countless other artists, but they were at least a good 10 years too late to be inventing it. Yeah, that's what I meant. Sorry if it came out wrong. I know they didn't invent rock and roll, but they did completely revolutionize it and start - or rather expound upon - the factioning of sub-genres of rock. I realize that you know this, I just wanted to make sure that I didn't look like a fool with no musical background. Spiff, I'm not going to ream you, but I'm not sure I understand your point. The Beatles were phenomenal musicians. That's not to argue that Harrison was the greatest guitarist of all time, nor that McCartney is as good as Les Claypool or Ghetty Lee, but insane profficiency on one instrument (to me) is not as important as collaborative composition. The Beatles played everything, from sitar to cello to harpsicord to pan flute, and they played well. They didn't shred on their "main" instruments, which is what I have to assume you were arguing, but the ability to determine that a sitar would make a good sound in a particular part of a song, then writing a part for it, then learn to play it well says to me that they fully utilized their talents. The Beatles were cool because they weren't a drummer, two guitarists, and a bassist; they were a band. That's my opinion, anyway, though I certainly don't begrudge you yours. That's what this poll is for: opinions. |
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Posted: 21st March 2004 20:51
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Beatles for me. Elvis was good, but The Beatles started a Rock Revolution.
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Posted: 22nd March 2004 04:28
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Posted: 22nd March 2004 14:35
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Primarily, i'm a elvis fan who loves the beatles. Elvis was the man. He alone got that crowd roaring, it wasn't he and four other guys. In terms of musicianship, i would say they are both equal. They both play their music equally well, but elvis dances. And he does it quite well. Whereas the beatles just stand there and shake their head back and forth.When i think of elvis, i think of songs like "hound dog" and "heart break hotel" , they are great tunes, but when i think of the beatles i think of"she loves you yea yea yea" (not sure if thats what its called) and that song just irritates me to no end.
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Posted: 22nd March 2004 23:24
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I'll go with the Beatles, but both are way too old for me. The Beatles are everywhere. I don't even listen to the Beatles and I've heard most of their songs a million times. That's how much their music gets around, so there's really no point in putting an extra effort into listening to their stuff and making a hobby out of it. The way I look at it is, the Beatles were great but they're WAY overhyped. There's a lot of other talent out there that gets ignored. At least Elvis music isn't pushed into everyone's faces, but I suppose I shouldn't hold that against the Beatles since it's not their fault.
Then again when looking at it from a different subjective perspective I theorize that it's like 2D games vs 3D games, where the old schoolers hold a natural bias against the newer 3D games. The only difference with this example is that 2D games arn't forced upon the younger gamers. Well after that evaluation I'll hold on to the idea that people need to experience a wide variety of music to really get the most out of it. I see a lot of Beatles and Elvis threads amoung young people along with all this favoritism towards rock. I like some rock too but there's so much more out there to be enjoyed. Technology has a played a significant role in providing better quality recordings along with a larger variety of good sounds for the ears. I hope you guys understand where I'm coming from. This post has been edited by i90east on 22nd March 2004 23:27 -------------------- FFXI (Siren server) Tauu the Windurstian Tarutaru! White Mage & Paladin |
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Posted: 24th March 2004 03:05
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first of all i would like to say that i voted for elvis
why because i chose too nothing more nothing less and if you want a reason elvis was one person -------------------- "Have you ever seen a baby do that before?" |
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Posted: 24th March 2004 03:19
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Elvis' southern drawl gets on my nerves, as does his hindquarter gyrating. And the Beatles are awesome, no question. Go, Beatles!
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Posted: 25th March 2004 03:20
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Tarantino > all.
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Posted: 25th March 2004 04:54
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Thanks for coming to the rescue therandyrhoads. Both the Beatles and Rolling Stones covered Chuck Berry on their first albums. Chuck Berry is where Rock starts, and I like neither the Beatles nor Elvis more than him. I like The Beatles more than Elvis, but I think Rock didn't start to get uber good until Led Zepellin. If you asked me "Who's the first absolute top notch Rock artist", I'd say Led Zep. The Beatles got better as they went along, but neither their instrumentation nor lyrics were ever as beautiful as later groups. I voted for option 3.
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