(At least in my area – is it different elsewhere?)
They are often labeled the most influential band of the 20th century, but I very seldom hear them played on the radio (on stations geared toward music from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s). Nowhere near as much as I hear, say, Led Zeppelin or Deep Purple. And it’s not as if the Beatles are an indulgent prog band with fifteen minute solos – most of their discography consists of very tight pop songs with catchy melodies (with a few glaring exceptions, such as "Revolution 9" or "I Want You [She's So Heavy]"). So why are they so rarely played on today’s radio?
This question has been in my mind since last December. I had a 90 minute drive on Christmas Eve and stumbled upon a radio station playing nothing but Beatles all night (including post-1970 solo songs, since I heard "Photograph" and "Give Me Love [Give Me Peace on Earth]"). It made the ride loads more fun – near magical in fact. lol But it made me realize how rarely I hear ‘em on/radio
Because as any scan of the radio dial will tell you, today’s music is crap, but it sells. So radio and record labels sell crap rather than offer quality.
October 30th, 2009 at 11:55 pm
trure they should put the beatles more on the radio or they should make a station of beatle songs and such
References :
October 31st, 2009 at 12:17 am
because they are old. ever look at those oldies radioshows? they rock
References :
October 31st, 2009 at 12:45 am
i have often wondered that same thing myself, and i can safely say it bothers me as much as it appears to bother you.
the beatles were, in fact, one of the most influential bands, and as such, they should be given that credit. they should be played more and i think they need to be more appreciated throughout the nation.
References :
October 31st, 2009 at 12:54 am
Look at it this way: Somewhere on the planet….right now….some radio station is airing a Beatles song–and it happens every 22 seconds!! The Beatles aren’t going anywhere from Rock n’ Roll history—or are they leaving the hearts of fans anytime soon, either.
References :
October 31st, 2009 at 1:39 am
more people dont like the beatles today than those that do. i only enjoy one beatles song, and otherwise they are way too poppy for me.
References :
October 31st, 2009 at 2:06 am
It just depends on the radio station. Some radio stations are really sucky that way, in that they never play the good bands and focus on crap music. Internet radio isn’t to bad, stuff like last.fm is really good.
References :
October 31st, 2009 at 2:23 am
cuz theyre fuckingold
References :
October 31st, 2009 at 2:42 am
My local classic rock station plays ‘em alot, around here you can hear Yellow Submarine almost everyday. Maybe it depends on where you live. Different radio djs have different tastes and they live in different parts of the country.
@->–>-
References :
October 31st, 2009 at 3:32 am
the Beatles are past enough of them personally I am fart to hear talk of them. over finish
References :
October 31st, 2009 at 4:21 am
Because as any scan of the radio dial will tell you, today’s music is crap, but it sells. So radio and record labels sell crap rather than offer quality.
References :