George Harrison–lead guitarist for the Beatles, songwriter, mystic–died five years ago today. What I wrote at the time: My favorite Beatle depends as much upon what day of the week it is as it does upon my mood for that day. Some days my Beatles-sense revolves wholly around John, other days Paul, sometimes George, sometimesContinue reading “On Remembering George Harrison”
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On Paul McCartney's Birthday
Paul McCartney turns sixty-four today. Sixty-four. I’ve seen around the ‘Net in reference to his impending divorce to Heather Mills a number of jokes made at McCartney’s expense playing on the lyrics to his song, “When I’m Sixty-Four.” Particularly these lines from the chorus: Will you stil need me, Will you still feed me, WhenContinue reading “On Paul McCartney's Birthday”
On New (To Me, Anyway) Beatles Variations
The Collector’s Choice Music catalog arrived in the mail two weeks ago. I’ve received this catalog for years, though I seriously doubt I’ve ever bought anything from it. Sometimes I’ll look through it, but mostly I pitch it in the trash can, unopened and unwanted. This latest catalog, though, received some attention and for noContinue reading “On New (To Me, Anyway) Beatles Variations”
On the Lack of Updates
Updates this past week have been sparse. Frankly. I’ve not been in the mood, hasn’t been a priority. Such is life. That’s not to say things haven’t happened this past week. They have. I’ve been tired. I’ve felt weary. My bones ached. I’ve been frustrated. One, on its own, might not have been much. AddContinue reading “On the Lack of Updates”
On Describing My Life With Song Titles
Shamelessly stolen from Keith DeCandido: Choose a band/artist and answer only in titles of their songs:John Lennon, just the solo work, just to be challenging. 😉 Are you male or female:“Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy).” Describe yourself:“Give Me Some Truth.” How do some people feel about you:“Watching the Wheels.” How do you feel about yourself:“Crippled Inside.”Continue reading “On Describing My Life With Song Titles”
On Theme Songs
Quiz Galaxy Your Theme Song: “I Want To Hold Your Hand”, The Beatles ‘What is your theme song?’ at QuizGalaxy.com
On Things I Have
Since I need some content, let’s steal from Todd! 🙂 Name a CD you own that you think no-one else on your friends list doesCello Submarine, an interpretation of Beatles songs by the cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic. Name a book you own that you think no-one else on your friends list does:The Chess MysteriesContinue reading “On Things I Have”
On "Nobody Told Me"
I really, really like John Lennon’s “Nobody Told Me.” Years ago, six now, I bought the Lennon Anthology boxed set. I think I may have listened to this set once. Yes, yes, I know. Needing something to listen to while hammering away at an outline I decided to pull out the Lennon Anthology and giveContinue reading “On "Nobody Told Me"”
On Synchonicity
Last night I wanted to watch a movie. But what? I looked through the DVDs, and settled on A Hard Day’s Night. See, I’ve been thinking about making some changes to the website–maybe it’s time for a Yellow Submarine theme–so I was in a Beatles mood. Guess what? I wrote this, a year ago today:Continue reading “On Synchonicity”
On the Songs I Love
Stolen shamelessly from Bill Leisner: Favorite Beatles song: “In My Life” Favorite solo Beatles song by John Lennon: “#9 Dream” Favorite solo Beatles song by Paul McCartney: “Live and Let Die” Favorite solo Beatles song by George Harrison: “What Is Life?” Favorite solo Beatles song by Ringo Starr: “Photograph” Favorite Rolling Stones song: “Paint itContinue reading “On the Songs I Love”