LS060 - I'll Cry Instead - Lecture Series (bonus)

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The Beatles: Note By Note

Note By Note Series

121 episodes

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Join former bandmates and lifelong friends Peter and Kenyon as they dive deep into the legendary discography of The Beatles in "The Beatles: Note by Note." With decades of friendship and a shared passion for music, these lifelong Beatles fans meticulously analyze each Beatles song in chronological order of release. Blending historical context with personal anecdotes and technical insights, Peter and Kenyon's discussions are enriched by their background as musicians. From their humble beginnings to their rise as music icons, explore how The Beatles' songs were crafted, recorded, and how they transformed the music industry. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to The Beatles' music, "The Beatles: Note by Note" offers a comprehensive and definitive journey through the catalog of one of the greatest bands of all time. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking an in-depth, authoritative exploration of The Beatles' musical legacy.

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LS060 - I'll Cry Instead - Lecture Series (bonus)

The Beatles: Note By Note

32 minutes 31 seconds

2 months ago

LS060 - I'll Cry Instead - Lecture Series (bonus)

I’ll Cry Instead turns on one small word: instead. The verses stake out a simple, driving premise: “I want to do X, but I can’t, so I’ll cry instead”. And every section reinforces that core. The middle eight shifts the lens: the speaker is ashamed of public sadness, hides away, then promises a future return, which recontextualizes the final verse from immediate reaction to deferred bravado. Lyrically, the song balances ambiguity (“have myself locked up” as jail, isolation, or breakdown), a Dylan-like hyperbole (“chip on my shoulder that’s bigger than my feet”), and flashes of vindictive posturing that raise thornier questions about attitude and tone. Musically, it sits in G with a “seesaw” backbone and country-flavored guitar motion, buoyant bass, tambourine texture, and Lennon’s signature minor-over-major inflections, even clashing against a C7 to prioritize melody. The bridge sequences motives, briefly feels D-centered, then pivots back before a clean, unfussy ending that suits a fast studio date.

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