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Post by johnpaulharstar on Jul 12, 2008 21:32:07 GMT -5
I think George's "You Know What To Do" (his 2nd attempt at songwriting) which ended up on Anthology 2, had the potential to be a decent song. I certainly think it is better than "You Like Me Too Much". With a little work, I think "You Know What To Do" would have fit nicely onto Beatles For Sale. When I listen to it, I think a nice harmonica would have been a good addition, plus some background vocals/harmonies. I tend to think that if John or Paul had come up with this song, that the group would have worked on it more, but because it was only George they didn't do much (I think the track on Anthology is just George and Ringo). What do others think of this song?
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Post by Steve Marinucci on Jul 13, 2008 8:26:02 GMT -5
I think George's "You Know What To Do" (his 2nd attempt at songwriting) which ended up on Anthology 2, had the potential to be a decent song. I certainly think it is better than "You Like Me Too Much". With a little work, I think "You Know What To Do" would have fit nicely onto Beatles For Sale. When I listen to it, I think a nice harmonica would have been a good addition, plus some background vocals/harmonies. I tend to think that if John or Paul had come up with this song, that the group would have worked on it more, but because it was only George they didn't do much (I think the track on Anthology is just George and Ringo). What do others think of this song? I don't think it would have gone that far. It's not that good a song and I can't even imagine additions to it that would have made it better. The melody sounds amateurish to me.
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Post by winstonoboogie on Jul 13, 2008 11:17:25 GMT -5
I think George's "You Know What To Do" (his 2nd attempt at songwriting) which ended up on Anthology 2, had the potential to be a decent song. I certainly think it is better than "You Like Me Too Much". With a little work, I think "You Know What To Do" would have fit nicely onto Beatles For Sale. When I listen to it, I think a nice harmonica would have been a good addition, plus some background vocals/harmonies. I tend to think that if John or Paul had come up with this song, that the group would have worked on it more, but because it was only George they didn't do much (I think the track on Anthology is just George and Ringo). What do others think of this song? I don't think it would have gone that far. It's not that good a song and I can't even imagine additions to it that would have made it better. The melody sounds amateurish to me. Well, I like it, FWIW. So there! ;D
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Post by JMG on Jul 13, 2008 12:18:56 GMT -5
George was just getting started writing his own songs then but "You Know What To Do" is a tad weak. I don't know that any amount of 'polishing' would have made it a strong choice for an album slot. Also, in June of 1964, The Beatles plate was already very full and their recording time was at a premium. Plus the fact that they never went back to it speaks volumes. It was fun to hear on the Anthology CD's though.
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Post by Joe Karlosi on Jul 13, 2008 16:32:38 GMT -5
I think it's pretty poor, just going by what we've heard.
I enjoy YOU LIKE ME TOO MUCH and DON'T BOTHER ME, by the way.
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Post by sayne on Jul 13, 2008 17:27:32 GMT -5
I hear what you mean. Perhaps not as a Beatle song, but I'm sure one of the other Liverpool bands could have done something with it OR George could have dusted it off years later and given it to the Everly Brothers.
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Post by mikev on Jul 14, 2008 8:50:17 GMT -5
s a long time collector of Beatlegs-I didn't even know the song existed-so it was quite the treat to hear on Anthology. That being said- the song is even less memorable than If You Got Troubles.
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Post by johnpaulharstar on Jul 14, 2008 21:01:08 GMT -5
s a long time collector of Beatlegs-I didn't even know the song existed-so it was quite the treat to hear on Anthology. That being said- the song is even less memorable than If You Got Troubles. I love "If You Got Trouble". Much better than "What Goes On". Also back to another post, I agree that "Don't Bother Me" is really good and a better song than "You Know What To Do". I think "You Know What To Do" could have been worked on and put on Beatles For Sale instead of "Mr. Moonlight". Also "Leave My Kitten Alone" would have been a great choice. Lennon's vocal is fantastic.
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Post by mrjinks on Jul 15, 2008 15:30:20 GMT -5
I'm with the original poster on this one...
"you like me too much and I like you ... I real-eee dooo" has got to be one of the worst bits in the Beatles entire recorded output, IMO. On the other hand, "you know what to do" has some of the same type of whimsical charm that shows up on really early Beatle songs that were passed over (Bad to Me, I'll be on my Way, etc). As one of George's earliest efforts, I think it's in the same general league as something like "Hello Little Girl" - far from a masterpiece, but quaintly charming, nonetheless...
Read McCartney thoughts on something like "Hold Me Tight" (in the Recording Sessions interview) - some of those early tracks were definitely "filler".
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Post by revolver66 on Jul 16, 2008 10:42:12 GMT -5
Well we all must admit(especially those that had all the Bootlegs) that You Know What To Do was one of the biggest suprises of the Anthology Series. Yes it is only So So but is it worst than Tell Me What You See? I believe with some work it could have easily made it to an early Beatles LP. I mean when you have Lennon-McCartney it is a bit intimidating now isn't? ;D
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Post by John S. Damm on Jul 16, 2008 19:22:18 GMT -5
"You Know What To Do" is pleasant enough. I like the earnestness in George's voice and his efforts to rock it up a little especially on the second sentence of every verse:
"When I see you I just dont know what to say I'd like to be with you every hour of the day So if you want me, just like I need you You know what to do.
I watched walking by and you looked alone I hope that you won't mind if I walk you back home But if you want me, just like I need you You know what to do.
Chorus (twice):
Just call on me when you're lonely I'll keep my love for you only I'll call on you if Im lonely too
Understand that I'll stay with you everyday Make you love me more in everyway So if you want me, just like I want you You know what to do."
I agree that it was one hell of a nice surprise from Anthology I!
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Post by JMG on Jul 17, 2008 2:15:53 GMT -5
I've always loved the harmonies on 'Tell Me What You See.' For my money it's a stronger song than 'You Know What To Do.'
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2008 4:27:02 GMT -5
I quite like the lyrics in "You Know What To Do".......
He should have redone it on one of his solo albums.....
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Post by superhans on Jul 17, 2008 9:58:14 GMT -5
Just looking at fabfour's Twickeham photo (above), maybe the song should have been re-titled "Whatever it is that pleases you, I'll do it"... SuperHans.
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Post by Snookeroo on Jul 17, 2008 20:43:17 GMT -5
I think George's "You Know What To Do" (his 2nd attempt at songwriting) which ended up on Anthology 2, had the potential to be a decent song. I certainly think it is better than "You Like Me Too Much". With a little work, I think "You Know What To Do" would have fit nicely onto Beatles For Sale. When I listen to it, I think a nice harmonica would have been a good addition, plus some background vocals/harmonies. I tend to think that if John or Paul had come up with this song, that the group would have worked on it more, but because it was only George they didn't do much (I think the track on Anthology is just George and Ringo). What do others think of this song? I don't think it would have gone that far. It's not that good a song and I can't even imagine additions to it that would have made it better. The melody sounds amateurish to me. Yean but you never know how it might have developed Steve. This cut sounds like a very early version that was quickly dumped. Listen to Anthology versions of things like SFF, "Tomorrow Never Knows", and "Helter Skelter". Those are examples of how a song changes when a band bounces it around for awhile.
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