New Beatles tracks from “LOVE” on iTunes today
Earlier today, The Beatles “LOVE” album was made available on iTunes. The “mash-up” compilation for the Vegas show has been available on disc since 2006, so normally this wouldn’t be a big deal. But alongside the tracks that were previously available are two iTunes Exclusives: “Girl” and “The Fool On the Hill.”
Supposedly, these two weren’t strong enough for the Vegas show or the album to make the cut. But “previously unreleased”? This is the stuff serious Beatles fans like myself can’t get enough of!
Like the other songs from Love, these new tracks contain elements from other Beatles tunes, cleverly mixed in to fit the key and tempo of the core song. After a few listens, below are the new parts I’m hearing. I’ll definitely be on the lookout for more analysis after the new additions have gotten a few more downloads.
Am I missing anything? Got any additions or corrections? Let me know!
*Edit 2/9/11 8AM - Updated “Fool” elements
The Fool On the Hill
“Within You Without You”? - tambura drone, throughout
“Because” - bass part, throughout
Unknown - celeste/bells part, intro & 1:38* “I Am the Walrus”? - ‘sliding cellos,’ on each chorus and fadeout
(Thanks to Mike in the comments!)* ”Octopus’s Garden” - drums, 1:55, 2:36 & fadeout
(Thanks to Mike in the comments!)“Mother’s Natures Son” - horns and vocals, 2:34
Unknown - piccolos?
“Penny Lane”?, listen in the left channel at 1:55
Girl“Tomorrow Never Knows”? - tambura drone, throughout
“And I Love Her” - guitar licks, throughout
Unknown - harmonies, 0:31
Unknown - shaker, 1:00
“Being For the Benefit of Mr. Kite” - drums, 1:00 & 2:00
Unknown - an “off” note rings, starting at 2:08
