Beatles or the Rolling Stones?

[Binky]

Was a bit bored this fine Saturday afternoon and thought i'd post this thread.
Let me know your thoughts and why. Post an opinion even if you don't really like these groups or music... I'm curiuos to know. :smt035

[northwind]

Neither. But if it had to be either it'd be the Stones, for Paint It Black mainly. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure they're both brilliant at what they did, and they influenced most of the bands I listen to, but I've never got through more than 4 or 5 of either band's songs without switching off.

[Binky]

Why do you like Paint it Black in particular??? What music do you listen to that they might have influenced like you said???

[Biker Biggles]

Rolling Stones every time.
Beatles had great talent in their time,and JL was politically ahead of his time(if quite barking:p)but the Stones stuff has stood the test of time so much better,just as the band has.I never tire of hearing it,and always go to see them play.

[northwind]

Because it sounds evil, even today... There's probably other songs they've done that I'd like, but they seem to be buried in ones that bore me to tears.

I reckon the Stones influence most bands that've lifted a guitar since, in some way- either directly or through other bands. Frinstance, I'm a huge Wildhearts fan, when they did their song 29 x The Pain which is basically a huge list of namechecks, the Beatles and the Stones were on the same line (flanked by the Replacements and Husker Du on one side and the Ramones and the Pistols on the other). Course, you could reasonably say that the Stones in turn were influenced by loads of other bands, and they were just passing on that influence.

[Girth]

Stones anyday of the week thank you!

[blueto]

stones.......they were and still are most probaly the best band to walk the face of the earth......My favouorite being "last time & brown sugar"

[ArtyLady]

Stones for me :cool:

[rick0361]

Stones everytime - Love Exile On Main Street loads of classic tracks on there especially Tumblin Dice.
But really used to love the first ever single Come On

[Binky]

the Stones stuff has stood the test of time so much better,just as the band has.I never tire of hearing it,and always go to see them play.

I went to see the Shine a Light film the other week and that lived up to my expectations of them. What were they like when you went to see them live, Biggles??? I'm not sure if i'd want to see them live know in case it ruins my vision/opinion of them...

[Biker Biggles]

Seen them lots of times and they always put on a good show being experienced professionals.
Northy====if you like a bit of "dark" try Sympathy for the Devil.

[Gene genie]

beetles pop girlie band, screaming and screaching.
STONES EVERYTIME, REETO.

[Wayluya]

Neither. But if it had to be either it'd be the Stones, for Paint It Black mainly.

Yeah, Paint it Black :cool: But dunno if that was more to do with "Tour of Duty" or the Stones LOL :D

Not a big music buff, no idea who sung / wrote most of the stuff I like!

[Binky]

[quote=Gene genie;1505180]beetles pop girlie band, screaming and screaching.

True, Genie. But what about later albums like Revolver, Sgt Peppers and the like...???

[northwind]

Northy====if you like a bit of "dark" try Sympathy for the Devil.

Doesn't do it for me for some reason. Though I can tell it's good, it's not for me. Perhaps I was poisoned against it by the Guns N Roses version :D

[Well Oiled]

You lot know nowt. Beatles every time. Rubber Soul and Revolver - the two finest albums ever created. End of. :smt019

[cuffy]

Yeah, Paint it Black :cool: But dunno if that was more to do with "Tour of Duty" or the Stones LOL :D

Not a big music buff, no idea who sung / wrote most of the stuff I like!
Ah yes, i remember getting back at silly o clock in the morning after a night on the lash, turning the tv on and watching that, singing along and waking the folks up.

Stones for me too.

Really does need a poll.

[Binky]

You lot know nowt. Beatles every time. Rubber Soul and Revolver - the two finest albums ever created. End of. :smt019

True, both amazing albums. I think Rubber Soul is where the Beatles started to write much better music. Well Oiled, what are your opinions on albums like Beggars Banquet, Let It Bleed, and Sticky Fingers etc...??? Do you hate the Stones or just prefer the Beatles???

[Gene genie]

[quote=Gene genie;1505180]beetles pop girlie band, screaming and screaching.

True, Genie. But what about later albums like Revolver, Sgt Peppers and the like...???yeah good point pat, i must admit i do prefer the later stuff maybe its a lot less commercial and more of who they were.
you'll still get me la laring to most of the beatles songs but i was born on the day ''brown sugar'' was #1 so i have the stones in my blood.:smt035

[Biker Biggles]

Would that be how come you dance so good?;)

[Binky]

Would that be how come you dance so good?;)

I say Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Wooooh.:D

[BanannaMan]

The Rolling Stones!!
http://cenvachristiansportbike.homestead.com/Rolling_Stones.gif

The Beatles had some great songs in their day and were probably a bigger influence on popular music...at the time...
But...I always liked the Stones better and listening to them both today...the Stones songs still sound good.
Can't say the same for most of the Fab Four's music.

[Well Oiled]

True, both amazing albums. I think Rubber Soul is where the Beatles started to write much better music. Well Oiled, what are your opinions on albums like Beggars Banquet, Let It Bleed, and Sticky Fingers etc...??? Do you hate the Stones or just prefer the Beatles???

Nope - don't hate the Stones at all, quite like some of their music, and bought way back. Particularly enjoy doing guitar hero on my son's PS3 to paint it black :) .

The Beatles had such an influence on all aspects of music (and still do) and there's such a depth in the evolution of their music. To me they are far and away the greatest ever. Oh and I agree - Rubber Soul was the album where the music got more interesting. Maybe something was influencing that :smt033

[timwilky]

Has to be the Stones, seen them 3 times.

Strangest track for them has to be this one from 1964 (http://www.twsoft.co.uk/sv/08-under_the_boardwalk-pyt.mp3)

[simonthepost]

no contest, got to be the stones everytime.

[Binky]

Has to be the Stones, seen them 3 times.

Strangest track for them has to be this one from 1964 (http://www.twsoft.co.uk/sv/08-under_the_boardwalk-pyt.mp3)

That has to be one of the worst Rolling Stones tracks i have ever heard.:confused:

[timwilky]

That has to be one of the worst Rolling Stones tracks i have ever heard.:confused:

I know, it was on the 1964 12x5 album, that also contained classics such as:-

Time is on my side, its all over now. It was a nasty shock to find Jagger doing that

[Draper]

Beatles without shadow of a doubt

Hard Days Night - best album

lovely to learn on the old geetar and abit of singing

[Binky]

Hard Days Night - best album



Are you sure???

[seedy100]

Gobsmacked!

I really thougtht I would be in a minority on this.

In my mind there is not contest - The Stones EVERY time!

[Draper]

patrick - very much so!

its got the good tunes and then the more mellow ones, everyone i find myself singing along to, whereas some of the beatles songs are abit dodgy eventhough the album might have a few greats on it

[thedonal]

Beatles for me- Revolver ("Turn off your mind, relax and float down stream, it is not dying, it is not dying")

Love the Stones too- though mostly find myself listening to Hot Rocks- I find they're much more of a singles band. Though, for albums, I like Let It Bleed most. Sympathy for the Devil and Gimme Shelter are firm favourites.

[Ceri JC]

Beatles, because from a music technology point of view-which is what I'm more interested in- they moved the game on a lot further than the Stones (or any other band for that matter) did. That said, I'm not a massive fan of their music, although I used to like them as a kid.

[Draper]

Hermans Hermits - another retro quality band i have been listening to recently

[hovis]

you should have done a poll

[pegasus]

You lot know nowt. Beatles every time. Rubber Soul and Revolver - the two finest albums ever created. End of. :smt019


+1

funnily i am listening to revolver at the moment,

also the White album.....fantastic :smt119

[Conrad Poons]

The Who.

[Draper]

^^ shout!