If you know me, you are aware that I have always been a huge fan of this band...
They have been the sound track of my Life... and I have made my kids listen exposed my kids to their music...
Back in February, the 50th anniversary of their initial appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show was celebrated... The fact that their music is still relevant and sounds good today is amazing.
They had gone separate ways by the time I got to where I could possibly have seen them in concert... but my memory is that they had stopped touring in 1966.... their very last concert on tour was August 29, 1966... just a bit over two years after making it big.
The Beatles
Candlestick Park
San Francisco
August 29, 1966
Anyway... 50 years and eight months after they initially came to the United States, I got to see and hear Paul McCartney perform this past weekend (10/11/14) in New Orleans... The performance was amazing...
... but as the evening progressed... there was something that became noticeable...
Paul talked a great deal about George Harrison...
George
... and he played this...
Something
He spoke so dearly of George... several times... whatever rifts had developed, they must have healed... prior to the beginning of the concert, there were many different photos shown... quite a few of them were of George.
He also spoke of John Lennon...
John
Paul played a song that he claimed to have written after John's death... and I can't remember the name of it... but he also played this song of John's...
Being For The Benefit Of Mister Kite
I think that he and John were in the process of healing their split as well... but I didn't sense/feel the same kind of warmth that Paul expressed towards George...
What was missing... and didn't happen...
was any mention of this guy...
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Ringo
Zilch...
Nada...
Nothing...
I found an interesting quote that Ringo made a few years ago about the relationship between he and Paul...
He said...
"We are as close as we want to be. We’re the only two remaining Beatles, although he likes to think he’s the only one."
Ringo seems to be fine with it all...
But...
it seems he could have acknowledged him somehow...
Anyway...
My favorite song of the night was this one...
For a few hours...
I was young again...
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I am so happy for you that you go to enjoy this concert. I would love to see PM in concert. I think it is sad that there remains between he and Ringo (obviously). I don't we can't just Work It Out.
ReplyDeleteRobin... we had a blast... my daughter wanted to do this for her birthday back in May, even though the original date was June 16th...
DeleteHe was in Japan when he came down seriously ill... and the tour had to be postponed...
I looked at my daughter from time to time throughout the concert... she was crying... I asked her what was wrong... her reply was 'nothing... it just reminds me of when I was a kid and you played that all of the time...'
Still haven't figured out if it was a good thing or not... HAH!
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I think it was a good thing:)
DeleteBTW, I included you on the HERE'S TO YOU post:)
Gah.
ReplyDeleteMake that... I don't know WHY we can't just Work It Out.
I grew up on the Beatles. They are my go to when I need to go back to happier, simpler times.
ReplyDeleteHey you...
DeleteYes... happier, simpler times...
don't we all??
I trust all is well with you...
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"We are as close as we want to be..."
ReplyDeleteFrom personal experience, u can't make someone care for u no matter how hard u try.
They both must feel the same way towards one another and have recognized it and accepted it.
One of my favorite Agatha Christie quotes that seems quite appropriate for me right now.
"If the thing you want beyond anything cannot be, it is much better to recognize it and go forward instead of dwelling on one's regrets and hopes."
Unfortunately, all will never be forgotten. Although, we say we forgive and forget. Do we really? No. I think not. And there is probably something there that only Paul and Ringo know (a hurt, misunderstanding, non acceptance, non acknowledgement, whatever it might be) and it is too much to let go of and just be. Life is not perfect. It wasn't meant to be. It was meant to be a journey. People get hurt along the way. Unfortunately.
Yes, Stormy... things are never as easy as it seems they could/should be... no?
DeleteSome of us do well to get one foot in front of the other...
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Concerts do seem to bring out the youth in people and it's a beautiful thing. Glad you had a great time.
ReplyDeleteThat was sort of petty not to mention Ringo.
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ReplyDeleteGood evening, Nitebyrd... we had a blast at the show...
ReplyDeleteI agree.. I thought snubbing Ringo was rather petty as well...
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What I wouldn't have given to be at one of their shows. I made the kids watch, "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" to let them know what Beatlemania was like...and the movie was presented in such a way that you didn't have to be a Beatles fan to enjoy it. Thanks for sharing. You brought some good memories back.
ReplyDeleteGod... I've been sick... I'm sorry that I haven't replied to these.
DeleteIleana... I LOVED the BeaTles... always have... always will. That was a wonderful time in my Life...
I hope all is well with you...
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My son loves the Beatles. He's only 22 but he's got an immense love for the original rock and roll. I'm so happy for you that you got to see him play. What an amazing experience for you.
ReplyDeleteI like him already.
DeleteHi, Elsie... it was a wonderful time... I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
DeleteI know that today, it is easier for them to recreate that sound than it was back the 60s... its amazing to me that this music has weathered the 50+ years quite well.
How have you been doing??
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Grumpster said:
Delete"I like him already."
I know!! So do I!!
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Oh my gosh. What a wondrous experience.
ReplyDeleteSandra.. it really was. I was so fortunate to be able to experience this with my daughter...
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The thing about music is, one song can bring back a flood of memories. Glad you had good time & I hope you're feeling better.
ReplyDeleteHi there, Princess...
DeleteI had a wonderful time... I am really struggling healthwise, but I hope to turn the corner on this mess soon...
I hope all is well with you...
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I'm so envious - what a treat! I hope you had a fabulous time. :)
ReplyDeleteHi there, Cheeky Minx... it was wonderful... New Orleans is always fun... especially when great music is involved....
DeleteI hope you are doing well!!
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Nada? That says everything we need to know... Good to hear you felt young again... if only for a couple of hours...
ReplyDeleteNow all Truedessa and your blue friend need is a guitar solo by the one and only Professor Shoes. Yes?
Hi there, my friend...
DeleteI've been sick... really sick... I will write about it soon... I will have more answers soon.
Guitar solo for you and Truedessa?
Hell, yes!! I have one of those amps that goes clear to 11!!!!
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I too am a huge Beatles fan... and so are my now 20 something year old kids. Probably because it was always playing in the house or the car... or .. maybe they just have great taste in music ! :)
ReplyDeleteHey you.. I've always loved them so..I hope that your children love it because of the fact that you have been a great influence on them AND because they have great taste in music!!!
DeleteHow are you doing??
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Aww LOVE the Beatles! I was fortunate to see Paul McCartney for the first time ever about three years ago, here in Houston. It was beyond words. I was in heaven! My favorite if Yesterday, but "And I Love Her" is a close second. So glad you got to see him. :)
ReplyDeleteHi there, Ms Yvonne!!!
DeleteHe does put on a great show!! I loved it... I wish we had had better seats... but I am not complaining...
How are things going with you, dear?
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