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The Beatles: 1 (by The Beatles, Pop)

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that "Yesterday," "Eleanor Rigby," and "Help!" address adult themes of loneliness and self-doubt. "Day Tripper" alludes to a less-than-romantic liaison. In "Get Back," there are controversial references to drugs ("JoJo left his home in Tucson, Arizona, for some California grass") and to "Sweet Loretta Modern" (who "thought she was a woman, but she was another man"), but they don't seem quite so inflammatory 30 years after the fact.

Positive messages: "Yesterday," "Eleanor Rigby," and "Help!" address adult themes of loneliness and self-doubt.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: "Day Tripper" alludes to a less-than-romantic liaison.
Language: "The Ballad of John and Yoko" repeats the exclamation, "Christ, you know it ain't easy!"
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: "Get Back" has some controversial references to drugs ("JoJo left his home in Tucson, Arizona, for some California grass").
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Families can talk about how this music represents pop music nirvana. Each song is a gem, and hearing them one after another offers young listeners a mind-boggling treatise of the Beatles' lasting contributions to 20th-century music history. Discuss the music chronology with interested young fans.

What's the story?

What's the story?
For more than 40 years, Beatles music has held surprising appeal for kid audiences, and this collection of #1 hits presents the band's biggest songs ever. Many parents relish this opportunity to inject a little Beatle magic into their kids' lives. Lots of teens, too, appreciate the remarkably high quality and far-reaching influence of this enduring pop music. Also, taken as a whole, THE BEATLES: 1 presents a concise overview of the moods, motivation, and musical experimentation that characterize the band's storied career.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
It's easy to overlook lyrics that have become so familiar, but don't discount valuable messages in "Can't Buy Me Love," "We Can Work It Out," "All You Need Is Love," "Hey Jude," and many others. Classic light-hearted romps ("Yellow Submarine," "Penny Lane") still garner giggles from preschoolers and early grade-schoolers, but even some of the more straight-faced songs ("The Long and Winding Road," "Let It Be," "Help!") continue to resonate with sensitive young listeners. Simply put, this is some of the best "kids'" music ever recorded for grown-ups.

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Music Details
Released on: November 14, 2000
Label: Capitol
Genre: Pop
This review was written by Gregory Isola
 
 

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Moviefreak124
teen, 16 years old
12
 
PARENTS RIGHT HERE
The Beatles are a good band but parents should know that the songs were made in the drug era and some stuff kids should not know. all in all good songs for kids but SOME ARE NOT...I like the beatles.
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ParamoreFan09
teen, 15 years old
10
 
If you have not heard them, where have YOU been?
THE BEATLES ROCK!!!!!!
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AbbeyRoadbeatles
kid, 12 years old
7
 
AWESOME!!!
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Weeklybob
parent of 13 year old
2
 
BEST BAND EVER!
TEN STINKIN' TIMES BETTER THAN "BABY BABY BABY"! THE STINKING PUBLIC DOESN'T KNOW, SEE, OR DO ANY TALENT! THE BEATLES ARE ... sacred.
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SweetDisposition
teen, 14 years old
5
 
Truely, there is no better music.
The Beatles are amazing, and I'd basically reiterate what everyone else has said. But parents, raise your kids around this type of music. uplifting yet deep music. It will help your child's music taste in later years.
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BlueCastle
kid, 10 years old
17
 
BAD BAD BAD
ALL SONGS ARE BAD BAD BAD BAD BAD BAD
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The_Beatles_Ar ...
kid, 12 years old
2
 
THE BEATLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ARE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOOK AT MY USERNAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3
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Lumminara
kid, 13 years old
2
 
XD
GO BEATLES!!!!!!!! THE BEST BAND OF ALL TIME!!!!!! I love can't bbuy me love
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Sabadaba
teen, 17 years old
4
 
Great, But Not Everything
Obviously, this album consists of #1 hits. All the songs are catchy and appealing, and could be enjoyed by even small children. Hopefully this will expand kids' viewpoints, opening them up to an earlier generation; not only the large discography of The Beatles (all of which should appeal to children, save for perhaps 'Helter Skelter' and 'Revolution 9'), but others of that generation, such as The Who. Of course there will always be suggestive themes and controversy in music (such as John's 'bigger than Jesus' fiasco), but I'm sure parents will make sure the kids don't get in too deep too soon. For now, enjoy.
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SelFan131
kid, 11 years old
2
 
AWESOME!!!!! :-)
BEST MUSIC EVER!!!! PURE ROCK!!!! GET RID OF THE BIEBER!!!!!!!!!!!
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hollyfriend123
kid, 13 years old
2
 
For all ages!
I LOVE the beatles! my icon is Paul McCartney even though it was wrong for them to smoke it was the 60's! it wasnt tht safe back them! and its kinda bob dylans fault... no offence but i LOVE the beatles!
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led zeppelin rocks
teen, 15 years old
9
 
the beatles are one of the best bands in the world!!!
well i was hearing it ever since i was like 6, so i never thought anything bad was in there till this past year or 2 i love all of it sept for "the ballad of john and yoko" i don't love it but i don't hate it. a quick little somthin for haters of anything don't hate, next year you might love it, trust me i know.
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OHBULLDAWG92
kid, 12 years old
9
 
The BEST Music In The World!
All of these songs are awesome. I listened to the whole album, and my money didn't waste. Buy this! It's a must buy!!!
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ferraris_rock
teen, 17 years old
 
Great Beatles Greatest Hits album
This is a great album for people who want some of the beatles greatest hits, but it lacks the album feel of Abbey Road, Sgt. Pepper's, and Revolver. Seems to miss out on many of the Beatles greatest hits, including Here Comes the Sun, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds, and Drive My Car. Still, it includes a few songs that are not on other albums (Hey Jude, Day Tripper, I Want to Hold Your Hand) and is fun to have. Long Live The Beatles!
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girlswrite
kid, 13 years old
4
 
Best ever
I LOVE THEM SO MUCH best music ever my dad is a big beatles fan so i grew up listening to them they all have secret messages hidden in the songs i love them
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PYEsinc
teen, 14 years old
10
 
Their Collection Of Their #1 Singles Has Some Iffy Content, But Is Still Overall Clean!
The album has themes of love--and heartbreak--in it, plus a "religious swear" is used three times in one song, with a single mild drug reference in one song, on the bad side. On the good side, though, The Beatles are undeniably the greatest band in history--having revolutionized/created rock music--, and the music is overall pretty wholesome. Their Collection Of Their #1 Singles Has Some Iffy Content, But Is Still Overall Clean!
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monkeyman
teen, 17 years old
 
Best Beatles Album!
This is probably my favorite one of my favorite beatles albums. There's nothing serious that parent's should worry about.
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jakethesnake100
kid, 11 years old
6
 
as my frends know im a beatles fanatic and this has all the old hits and some otheres
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pizza31
adult
17
 
Please review other beatles albums
I haven't actually listened to this cd but I have a beatles album that came out in 2009 called Past Masters and it has all of their singles that weren't released on any of their regular albums, and it's AWESOOOOOØOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! But I just wanted to write this review of this beatles albums because I'm telling you, Common Sense Media..... PLEASE REVIEW OTHER BEATLES ALBUMS!!!!! I want to see what you think of Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band and maybe Rubber Soul or Revolver or Please Please Me od With The Beatles or Beatles For Sale or A Hard Day's Night or Help! or Magical Mystery Tour or the White Album or Yellow Submarine or Abbey Road or even Let It Be. PLEASE DO THIS, COMMON SENSE MEDIA!!!!
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hangOn4Hope
teen, 18 years old
3
 
How can you not love The Beatles?
It still drives me crazy when someone tells me they don't like The Beatles. I just don't get it. Regardless, this album is truly amazing (but so are The Beatles and all of their music). Sure, there are references, but they are so vague that it shouldn't be worried about. If there's one more really great thing you can do for your kid, introduce them to The Beatles. The Beatles should never be "old stuff" or "old news" or "old music." Their records/tapes/cd's are definitely worth buying. I love to share my love for them and I hope you can enjoy and love them too. Just buy the cd. It's definitely worth it.
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