robert_1957

Hi all, my nieces turns 18 shortly (about 2 weeks away) and on holidays visits has indicated her interest in the Beatles. My dilemma is what would be a good album for her, keeping in mind that I have been a following them for what’s seems an eternity, I would appreciate some suggestions from fans closer to her age.

Princess Bing

Well, if it's just to start with, maybe you could introduce the albums chronologically, too. Start with the less mature but more fun songs just to get them hooked first, so "Please Please Me."

a n d i

Hm. That's a good question. Personally, I love Rubber Soul. It's still fun but has a good deal of maturity to it, as well. Plus, 'Norwegian Wood' and 'In My Life'? Need I say more? But, that's just my opinion.

Chronological order, like Andie suggested would be cool, too.

Princess Bing

You really have a thing for the sitar, eh?

robert_1957

Thanks for that, I now need to think on this a bit more, your views have added a little more difficulty to the selection, but are very appreciated.

Princess Bing

Well, if you wanna be safe, get "1."

a n d i

Yes, I have a major thing for the sitar. At Beatles Fest, at the first concert, they had a guy on the sitar and he was amazing. He did Waltzing Matilda and it was mind-blowing.

robert_1957

That would have been great, did you hear any other aussie tunes by him.

a n d i

I don't think so. But it was all just so amazing. The sitar always gives me shivers.

Princess Bing

Aww. There are Beatles gigs like that here, too, but they usually concentrate on the rock 'n roll.

Kleenexwoman86

One of my roommates plays music all day, rather quietly but not too quiet not to hear, from her room. For the last few days, she's been playing the "1" album. I asked her if she had any other Beatles albums. Upon hearing that she did not, I burned a copy of "Revolver" for her. She's now playing it.

I feel so good.

Princess Bing

I know what you mean. What I do myself, actually, is just play them all day while I'm working on the computer until even my roommate learns the songs by heart and even gets them stuck in her head in school.

a n d i

Well I only live with my mum and she lived through it all. So she already knows most of the songs.

robert_1957

Finally went with the White Album, our niece really loves it... Thanks all..

Princess Bing

Double the goodness, a great idea, too. Did you er... get her an original copy?