The Rare Songs: 46. Let It Be

Garrett · 03 Jun 2003, 09:45

Rare Songs: Let It Be

Okay Mr McCartney, Meat sings this song better than you. He's got a stronger voice and more feeling to sing it. And he's better than you alltogether.

But Paul, don't be sad. I know you are a very good musician and if you had never composed that song, Meat could never sing it. Due to the fact, you've composed this song together with John, it appeared many years later on the B-side of the "Not Dry Eye In The House" single in the beginning of 1996. So I thank you Paul, thank you very much!

9/10

White of High · 03 Jun 2003, 11:24

I think it's a live version of Let It Be. Meat's voice's as deep as on the new album. Isn't as good. Maybe Meat's voice is always better than Paul's or Lennon's but I think the original version is better.

My score: 6

Average: 7.83 (47/6)

Garrett · 03 Jun 2003, 13:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by White of High

I think it's a live version of Let It Be. Meat's voice's as deep as on the new album. Isn't as good. Maybe Meat's voice is always better than Paul's or Lennon's but I think the original version is better.

My score: 6

What version of "Let It Be" do you have? The version I have isn't a live version, it's a wonderful studio version. That one, which came out on the "Dry Eye" single. Could it be, that you've got another version of this cover song, from a concert orso?

White of High · 03 Jun 2003, 15:03

Maybe it's studio record but then it's worse than live version would be. Meat's voice is wrong in Beatles songs - I think...

Puritan · 08 Jun 2003, 16:29

I certainly prefer this to the other Beatles song which Meat recorded "Come Together"

A Beatles song from around 69 when I first became interested in music. Good memories. A fine performance from Meat

I give it 8 out of 10

Michel · 09 Jun 2003, 12:28

Meat's version is the best version of this song, I've ever heard.

My score: 8

Bart · 11 Jun 2003, 10:30

Ít is a live version recorded in a studio, a radio studio. It was a live performing on the us radio.
I don't like it. Why the hell is he singing Let it be. it is stupid.

CarylB · 16 Jun 2003, 01:41

I think it's beautiful .. one of my favourite songs delivered by my favourite singer. For me it's sad, but at the same time comforting. The lyrics are poignant, sad, but at the same time offering hope .. . People are always saying this song or that song helped them through a difficult time. This was the last song I heard with my baby in my arms, yet I still find a message of hope in it. And Meat sings it with such feeling,. I was so glad to find he'd recorded it .. it's like a salve on the most raw feling. I love it.

mariella · 16 Jun 2003, 10:53

Thank you for sharing this with us, Caryl. Made me cry.
I feel, one of the most beautiful songs ever made.

Love,

Mariella

CarylB · 16 Jun 2003, 11:22

Thanks Mariella :)

It IS beautiful. I can never hope that Meat would include it in his live show, but when I saw the CD for sale I was transfixed .. but only for an instant before I hit Add To Basket!

We used clips from it to end the ROL Birthday Concert just after 9/11 and I know many people found it comforting then. How wonderful to know you've written a song that can bring such solace .. or in Meat's case (as he does time and time again) use your God given voice to do this!

evil nickname · 16 Jun 2003, 12:04

Of the two Beatles songs, I like this this one the most. I have nothing with the Beatles, but since a lot of people say that the Beatles are the best, well, they must have done something right, but I just don't hear it.
Nothing much to say about this one, other than that it's nice. 7/10

dottie · 16 Jun 2003, 19:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by White of High

Maybe it's studio record but then it's worse than live version would be. Meat's voice is wrong in Beatles songs - I think...

Have to agree there White, alas I don't feel Meats voice "suits". Beatles songs should stay Beatles songs

Rushour · 21 Jun 2003, 02:42

I haven't heard this song yet. I only have the original Beatles version, and i like this song very much, but i would give everything only to hear that song once in my life performing by Meat, it must be great.
Rushour

Rob The Badger · 24 Jun 2003, 17:33

The Beatles songs sound good when played by George, John, Paul and Ringo. No one else. I ahte Beatles' cover versions, sorry.

RSG · 07 Mar 2004, 09:27

9\10.

I like it, better than the original

White of High · 31 Jan 2007, 20:14

Average: 8.00 (56/7)

03 Jun 2003, 09:45	#1
Garrett Super Loafer Join Date: 30.05.2002 Location: In the room at the top Posts: 291	The Rare Songs: 46. Let It Be Rare Songs: Let It Be Okay Mr McCartney, Meat sings this song better than you. He's got a stronger voice and more feeling to sing it. And he's better than you alltogether. But Paul, don't be sad. I know you are a very good musician and if you had never composed that song, Meat could never sing it. Due to the fact, you've composed this song together with John, it appeared many years later on the B-side of the "Not Dry Eye In The House" single in the beginning of 1996. So I thank you Paul, thank you very much! 9/10

03 Jun 2003, 11:24	#2
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	I think it's a live version of Let It Be. Meat's voice's as deep as on the new album. Isn't as good. Maybe Meat's voice is always better than Paul's or Lennon's but I think the original version is better. My score: 6 Average: 7.83 (47/6)

03 Jun 2003, 15:03	#4
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	Maybe it's studio record but then it's worse than live version would be. Meat's voice is wrong in Beatles songs - I think...

08 Jun 2003, 16:29	#5
Puritan Super Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Banbury, United Kingdom Posts: 350	I certainly prefer this to the other Beatles song which Meat recorded "Come Together" A Beatles song from around 69 when I first became interested in music. Good memories. A fine performance from Meat I give it 8 out of 10

09 Jun 2003, 12:28	#6
Michel Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Stadskanaal, The Netherlands Posts: 1,631	Meat's version is the best version of this song, I've ever heard. My score: 8

11 Jun 2003, 10:30	#7
Bart Bald Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.03.2003 Location: Holland, but I prefer Greece Posts: 2,243	Ít is a live version recorded in a studio, a radio studio. It was a live performing on the us radio. I don't like it. Why the hell is he singing Let it be. it is stupid.

16 Jun 2003, 01:41	#8
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	I think it's beautiful .. one of my favourite songs delivered by my favourite singer. For me it's sad, but at the same time comforting. The lyrics are poignant, sad, but at the same time offering hope .. . People are always saying this song or that song helped them through a difficult time. This was the last song I heard with my baby in my arms, yet I still find a message of hope in it. And Meat sings it with such feeling,. I was so glad to find he'd recorded it .. it's like a salve on the most raw feling. I love it.

16 Jun 2003, 10:53	#9
mariella Mega Loafer Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Holland Posts: 4,063	Thank you for sharing this with us, Caryl. Made me cry. I feel, one of the most beautiful songs ever made. Love, Mariella

16 Jun 2003, 11:22	#10
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	Thanks Mariella :) It IS beautiful. I can never hope that Meat would include it in his live show, but when I saw the CD for sale I was transfixed .. but only for an instant before I hit Add To Basket! We used clips from it to end the ROL Birthday Concert just after 9/11 and I know many people found it comforting then. How wonderful to know you've written a song that can bring such solace .. or in Meat's case (as he does time and time again) use your God given voice to do this!

16 Jun 2003, 12:04	#11
evil nickname Guest Join Date: 19.04.2003 Posts: 2,238	Of the two Beatles songs, I like this this one the most. I have nothing with the Beatles, but since a lot of people say that the Beatles are the best, well, they must have done something right, but I just don't hear it. Nothing much to say about this one, other than that it's nice. 7/10

21 Jun 2003, 02:42	#13
Rushour Junior Loafer Join Date: 20.06.2003 Location: Graz/Austria Posts: 30	I haven't heard this song yet. I only have the original Beatles version, and i like this song very much, but i would give everything only to hear that song once in my life performing by Meat, it must be great. Rushour

24 Jun 2003, 17:33	#14
Rob The Badger Too sexy for this post Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,895	The Beatles songs sound good when played by George, John, Paul and Ringo. No one else. I ahte Beatles' cover versions, sorry.

07 Mar 2004, 09:27	#15
RSG Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	9\10. I like it, better than the original

31 Jan 2007, 20:14	#16
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	Average: 8.00 (56/7)