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Now And Then (1965 version)
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A re-imagining of the recent 'Beatles' song, Now And Then. Just Imagine that it was recorded in 1965.
beatles john lennon nostalgia 1965
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Pop/Rock, Psychedelic, Ambient, Rhythm & Blues and beyond.
Major Snagg is the invented name of the 'band' that perform all my own musical creations. (songs and instrumentals). I play guitars, bass, rudimentary keyboards, harmonica, and sing. Melody has always been important to me... lyrics and guitar solos have to say or communicate something. I create musical worlds that I hope that you dear listener, will also want to explore and live in for a few moments...or longer if you feel that way inclined.
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Genre
Acoustic • Cover Songs
Charts
Peak #14
Peak in subgenre #3
Author
John Lennon
Rights
original artist
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December 17, 2023
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MP3 7.0 MB • 320 kbps • 3:03
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WAV 30.7 MB
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relaxed, cool
high-energy
Danceable
coffee-place
dancefloor
Story behind the song
Not sure who to credit this to? John Lennon or The Beatles? I hope that 'The Men In Suits', don't hear it and object to it. When I first heard this song, I loved it to bits...oh wow, a new Beatles song. But after several plays, I thought that it was a little bit slow. So I thought that I'd have a go at playing it a touch faster on my acoustic guitar. Yep, I liked it much more. So I played it like that, strumming away and singing in my best Beatle voice. Then, after a little bit of Googling I found out that someone called Timmy Sean had already beaten me to it and actually recorded it. Totally independently, we had come up with idea that it sounded much better played faster. Played this way it has a very strong 'Beatles' 1965 feel. I must admit that his recording is a lot more slick, polished and better recorded. He even used some AI 'smoke and mirrors', to enhance his own Beatle like voice. He obviously has more technical knowledge and a much better studio set up than I have. However, I still went ahead and recorded my own version. Hope that you enjoy it if you haven't heard his version. If not, don't...just listen to my version...ha ha
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AlexisPatrick
Jan 30, 2024
A beautiful version......Your vocals are so wonderful. I can always hear your words clearly, David, and you have a great vocal range. Splendid music you have played.
steveweyman
Dec 23, 2023
I listened to the original and I agree doing it a bit faster is better . Great version David . You’ve got that Lennon vibe going for sure . Superb !
Tony DeLecce
Dec 23, 2023
Excellent rendition. Your Lennon vocals really come through. And if John wasn’t flying solo when he did this it’s a very good chance this is the direction it would have gone Brilliant idea and this fits their catalog much better. Kudos.
Nigel Hardy
Dec 22, 2023
You nailed this Beatles track. Great work!
seth smivet
Dec 19, 2023
Well I actually liked the Beatles’ original (didn’t think I would) but this version is brilliant - wish I’d thought of it. Yes you nailed the Revolver vibe and this is excellent. Fantastic job.
MikeBennett
Dec 19, 2023
Yes, love the faster version you've done here, David - Merry Christmas!!!
rodrica
Dec 19, 2023
I'm not familiar with the original or any other versions of this song so this is the first time I've heard it. You've nailed that Beatles vibe with your performance. Excellent job and great playing
JESUS OLDMAN
Dec 17, 2023
Wow. Tim Schmim. Beatles Schmeatles. I like this one the best. Oh Yeah. Major Snagg WINS.