So my eleven year old, who has discovered the importance of music in developing a cool aesthetic, asked me what my first favorite rock song was.

It was "Hey Jude" by the Beatles. I had just turned five.

I think one of the keys to the longevity of Beatles music is that their songs are so singable. Many are as easy to carry as a children's song.

Okay kid, I'd like to see you pull that act with Revolution Number 9. Music thread below.

Here's one I didn't know existed. Tiny Tim is a memory from when I was very very young, five or so. I would sing Tiptoe Through the Tulips. I also remember singing Hey Jude by The Beatles at that age.

What music was playing, what did you sing along to, when you were five

(h/t Rehctaw)

The Rock Band video game franchise is here to stay, and Harmonix unveiled their first artist-specific version, Beatles: Rock Band, at the E3 conference yesterday in LA. Some special guests were on hand to make the intro.

It was a Beatles reunion, with Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney sharing the stage at this morning's Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles. The two living members of the legendary band dropped in on the Microsoft press conference to show off a new video game: the Beatles: Rock Band, developed by Harmonix and published by MTV Networks. [snip] Yoko Ono, widow of John Lennon, and Olivia Harrison, widow of lead guitarist George Harrison, also took their bows at the press conference.

This non-gamer who gets repeatedly sucked into a Rock Band frenzy at parties is hoping some of his friends who might read this go out and buy this game when it comes out September 9th.

I once heard someone say that Janet Jackson was a guilty pleasure. If I ever have to feel guilty about liking this song, someone smack me in the face and tell me to get it together, because this song slays.

Rhythm Nation 1814 was a hugely successful album about social injustice that A&M Records didn't want Janet Jackson to make. She and her production/writing team of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis knew better -- the album has sold over 12 million copies and consistently makes lists of the Top 100 albums of all time. The title track is without a doubt the heaviest hit of 1989, and it never once got a spin on Headbangers Ball.

Particularly unique about this song is the fact that it's just one chord (E). There's not a single chord change in this song, which makes its wealth of emotion and energy particularly stunning. The only other one-chorders I can think of are Eddy Grant's "Electric Avenue," Placebo's "Pure Morning," Beck's "Loser," and "Love You To" by the Beatles. Speak up, musos! What am I missing?

Please Please Me
	Artist: The Beatles

A friend shared this footage of The Beatles playing on Swedish television for the first time. I agree with him that it's impossible to watch and not smile.

RAM [Deluxe Book Edition] [4CD+1DVD]
	Artist: Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney's excellent Ram was gussied up and re-released this week. And if you need more proof of how cool Sir Paul is, click here. What's your favorite Paul song?

Revolver
	Artist: The Beatles

Here's one for all you Mad Men fans.

And our sister site Newstalgia has a recording of Duke Ellington Live at Basin Street.

Past Masters
	Artist: The Beatles

it's been cloudy/rainy for 2 days here in Nashvegas, and this song has been running through my head. Here's the original promo video set to the 2009 remasters.

Abbey Road (Remastered)
	Artist: The Beatles

It's time for a little sunshine! What song makes you most happy?

The Beatles (The White Album)
	Artist: Beatles

This week has been a long one and this song keeps running through my head. John Lennon: "One of my favorite tracks. I just like the sound of it, and I sing it well". Agreed. Dig the Mono version.

And our sister site Newstalgia has for its weekend concert (and in honor of the residents of New Orleans) Dr. John at Mardi Gras, 1975.

What are you listening to this Saturday night?