How The Beatles Made "No Reply" | The Beatles for Sale Sessions
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Published 2024-07-05
In May 1964, John and his wife, Cynthia, traveled to Tahiti for a month-long holiday with George and his new girlfriend, Pattie Boyd. John used this time-off from their hectic Beatles schedule to write a few new songs, like "Any Time at All," "When I Get Home," and "No Reply."
đŁïž "Thatâs my song," John said. "Dick James, the publisher, said, âThatâs the first complete song youâve written where it resolves itselfâ. It was my version of âSilhouettesâ: I had that image of walking down the street and seeing her silhouetted in the window and not answering the phone, although I never called a girl on the phone in my life. Because phones werenât part of the English childâs life."
Chosen as a downbeat opener for the album, "No Reply" is one of John's most affecting songs of this period, its lyric matching the sad succinctness of its melody. Almost nothing is said, the story is complete, and the sighing added ninth of the final C major is accepting of the bad news: there's no reply and never will be.
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All Comments (21)
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No Reply is top ten Beatles for me. I've always loved it.
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The chorus with the clapping ,the beat of the piano....the vocal harmonies...omg, unforgettable.a zillion times better than anything made today
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No Reply is a real gem and Ringoâs drumming on it is brilliant.
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I was fourteen when this was released. When I heard 'No Reply' - well - I nearly died! It was so friggin' good. Still is.â€
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A great song. Beatles' magic.
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In 1965 my brother bought Beatles '65 (...For Sale) and to this day No Reply haunts me.
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Probably my favorite, No Reply. Loved the Beatles 65 album. Also Rubber Soul. After that, most their stuff just didn't grab me, but for their last,Abby Road, thanks to George's contribution.
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the ascending and descending simultaneous harmonies are pure magic., and the fact it only happens once makes you wanna listen again as soon as its over. one of my favorite Beatles songs ever
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The anthology outtakes are hilarious
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I donât know how you do it! Some of the details you present are just fantastic! I learn something new about the band from every video. Stellar work!
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I love Beatles for sale album! British release! Solid album! â€đ
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"There is no reply, and there never will be" excellent way to sum up that final chord.
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The bridge with Paul's high harmonies is some Pro singing.
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John's vocals always stand out He sounded very british on No Reply.
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Great information as always. Thank you. Fantastic Beatles music.
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I consider No reply one of my most played Beatles tracks. Over the years. This guy is pissed. & that's true to life.
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The first Beatles song i heared. 'I saw the light' became an actual experience for me.
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Man i just wanna cryyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.
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No Reply going into I'm a loser is a great way to start an album
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Beatles For Sale was one of the weaker albums, but "No Reply" was a standout track.
