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“Tell Me What You See” is a Beatles song that first appeared on their UK album Help! and the US album Beatles VI. As with all Beatles compositions by either of the two, the song is credited to Lennon/McCartney, although it was written, according to Paul McCartney, 60% by him, 40% by John Lennon.
Despite McCartney’s later comments—”I seem to remember it as mine… Not awfully memorable”[1]—”Tell Me What You See” shows the musical growth of The Beatles since Please Please Me, and foreshadows their further exploration on Rubber Soul and Revolver. Following each repetition of the title phrase, there is a short, accompanied riff on a Hohner Pianet electric piano. This same instrument is featured on a number of tracks from Help!, including “You Like Me Too Much” and “The Night Before”, both recorded the day before “Tell Me What You See.” Also, Starr’s drumming on this track is augmented with a trio of percussion instruments; a güiro, a tambourine, and a pair of claves. Although The Beatles had been using additional percussion instruments to beef up their recordings as early as “Don’t Bother Me” in 1963, they had rarely been featured this prominently in the mix.
Compositionally, the song is evidence of the group’s growing interest in folk music, with lyrics that are somewhat more mature and reflective than most of their earlier output. Lennon’s “You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away” and “Help!” are two other fine examples of this growth.
Despite McCartney’s later comments—”I seem to remember it as mine… Not awfully memorable”[1]—”Tell Me What You See” shows the musical growth of The Beatles since Please Please Me, and foreshadows their further exploration on Rubber Soul and Revolver. Following each repetition of the title phrase, there is a short, accompanied riff on a Hohner Pianet electric piano. This same instrument is featured on a number of tracks from Help!, including “You Like Me Too Much” and “The Night Before”, both recorded the day before “Tell Me What You See.” Also, Starr’s drumming on this track is augmented with a trio of percussion instruments; a güiro, a tambourine, and a pair of claves. Although The Beatles had been using additional percussion instruments to beef up their recordings as early as “Don’t Bother Me” in 1963, they had rarely been featured this prominently in the mix.
Compositionally, the song is evidence of the group’s growing interest in folk music, with lyrics that are somewhat more mature and reflective than most of their earlier output. Lennon’s “You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away” and “Help!” are two other fine examples of this growth.
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paul30801 wrote:
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Hugo_A-Go-Go wrote:
My favourite Beatles song.
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richardneal wrote:
would love to have heard the Everlys cover this
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maripontello wrote:
One of the most underrated songs ever!! Christ, this is perfection!
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Psycho_snacky wrote:
Tell me what you see...I don't believe in Beatles! Oh have I listened to the Residents too much
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robertsona_last wrote:
TELLLLL MEEEEE WHAAAAT YOUUUU SEEE *electric piano* *drumbreak*. the rest of the song is honestly only 'ok' but that part is FANTASTIC.
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without_s4nity wrote:
oh, man, that little electric piano break... so good.
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littlemwayne wrote:
So many great Beatle records - "Help" has to be one of my favorites. Great mix of early light-heartedness with great melodies/harmonies and great songwriting. Maybe I'm hooked from the visuals of the movie and the songs together... Whatever it is, these songs are true gems to me!
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rubber-sun wrote:
we will never be apart if i'm part of you!
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Bastard1 wrote:
Those drum breaks...DAMN.
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Lempea wrote:
cuuuuute
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raysravens52 wrote:
This song just grew on me.
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Ackibear wrote:
Really swell.
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fabioluizsto wrote:
Blues baby!
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Retro_Saiyan wrote:
Nice little song, I like it.
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dinhaa wrote:
É a música mais perfeita de todas!
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st9ler wrote:
Yeah!
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Porpentina wrote:
This song is like a mellow summer day.
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shabbytom wrote:
how come help! isnt listed as one of the albums its in?
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harmpy wrote:
Listen to me one more time, how can i get through?
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