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The Beatles: 1
- By The Beatles
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Some of the best music out there.
Parents say
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Kids say
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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.
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?
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.
What families can talk about
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.
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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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Kid, 12 years old
October 22, 2010
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THE BEATLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ARE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOOK AT MY USERNAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3
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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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Kid, 10 years old
March 19, 2011
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BAD BAD BAD
ALL SONGS ARE BAD BAD BAD BAD BAD BAD
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If you have not heard them, where have YOU been?
THE BEATLES ROCK!!!!!!
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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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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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Kid, 11 years old
April 27, 2011
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AWESOME!!!!! :-)
BEST MUSIC EVER!!!! PURE ROCK!!!! GET RID OF THE BIEBER!!!!!!!!!!!
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XD
GO BEATLES!!!!!!!! THE BEST BAND OF ALL TIME!!!!!! I love can't bbuy me love
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| Artist: | The Beatles |
| Release date: | November 14, 2000 |
| Label: | Capitol |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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