Beatles Fans

Kate1949

I agree with you about the lyrics Grandmaderby. When I was a besotted fan, I didn't notice the lyrics. It's only when I listen now that I marvel at how such young men had the perception to write such lyrics in, to name just two, She's Leaving Home and Eleanor Rugby.

Two such poignant songs, Kate

I agree with you about the lyrics Grandmaderby. When I was a besotted fan, I didn't notice the lyrics. It's only when I listen now that I marvel at how such young men had the perception to write such lyrics in, to name just two, She's Leaving Home and Eleanor Rugby.

I have always loved The Beatles, even more so as I marvel now at the lyrics.
Why do people say “they were before my time” or I was only a child? Surely if you remember it then it was and is your time
I would get down of Mummys’ knee to “Twist and Shout” !

HelterSkelter1

Sparklefizz. We were privileged. Had few possessions but goodness how I enjoyed what I hað and the great times. I still have the single records of the Beatles and Elvis bought in a record shop where they were played in booths. I wouldnt swap my childhood for todays youngsters

Completely agree. My parents were poor as church mice but I had wonderful times playing in the woods, picking primroses, riding an old secondhand bike Dad found for me, charging round on my rollerskates.

Aged 14 and a half, I was legally allowed to work 4 hours, so I got a Saturday job and could buy records with my meagre earnings!!! The simple joy. As you say, listening to half a dozen in a booth, then buying one (or sometimes nothing at all )

Listening to Radio Luxembourg on Sunday nights to find out what was No. 1 in the charts.

And the clothes!! I bought children's skirts - no VAT on them and they fitted perfectly and were very mini. The joy of saving up for my first pair of knee length boots.

I have The Beatle's autographs in my very old autograph book.
I know they are genuine as my father was a policeman (officer!) on duty when they were filming A Hard Day's Night and handed it over and watched them sign in front of him. Oh, how I wish I'd been there.

I too would relive the 60s especially with the clothes, which I didn’t have many but still remember my favourite dress and shoes.

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The Beatnix were definitely a Fab Four!

Allira

We saw a Beatles Tribute Band called the Beatnix in Darling Harbour years ago. They were brilliant, probably, the most authentic tribute band.

Reminds me of a Beatles tribute band we saw in Menorca.
They were Chinese with Beatle haircuts. You can imagine what their singing was like. 🤣

Their rendition of “yellow Submarine” will stay with me forever. 😉

Sparklefizz. We were privileged. Had few possessions but goodness how I enjoyed what I hað and the great times. I still have the single records of the Beatles and Elvis bought in a record shop where they were played in booths. I wouldnt swap my childhood for todays youngsters

The Sixties - what a wonderful time to grow up.

My older brother was a professional musician and told me he was in the same barbers as them one day. I was furious that he hadn’t got the cut hair off the barber to give to me but he wouldn’t have wanted to seem a fan I suppose, male pride and all that.

Would really recommend that you see the Bootleg Beatles - they are brilliant.

I saw The Beatles at the Brighton hippodrome in 1963 and I was 13.
My daughter did a two week stint at LIPA and met Sir Paul who was lovely.

I’ve just heard that the ‘Paul McCartney’ in the tribute band, Bootleg Beatles, is leaving after 10 years. He was excellent! They are recruiting for his replacement. Maybe Sir Paul will apply! 😉

Les50 still got a pile of Beatles monthly magazines!

My son got us tickets to see Paul in Manchester in December. He was amazing! Nearly 3 fab hours without a break. The Beatles were the soundtrack to my life- and his - he had no choice

I was big fan of the Beatles, but unfortunately never saw them in concert. There were 4 of us at school, who all liked a different Beatle. Paul was my favourite. I bought all the Beatle monthly mags out of my paper round money. Wish I still had them!

I loved The Beatles especially Paul 🥰 saw them several times at local venues just as they were becoming famous. Days I will never forget. One of my sons who was born mid 70’s has to be one of their biggest fans he’s absolutely obsessed think I can take some credit for that 🤣!

Paul McCartney was a neighbour of my parents. A nice man who always had time to stop and chat.

I agree re The Bootlegs albertina. We saw them last year. They were brilliant. 'George' even sat on the floor and played the sitar wonderfully

I was lucky enough to see The Beatles live a few times. I have bored on here many times about it and the fact that I have a picture of myself sitting behind them on stage with a few other people. They became a big part of my life giving me something nice with my chaotic home life.

Funnily enough I'm blasting 'Rubber Soul' out and then opened Gransnet to find this thread.

I am in awe of Paul McCartney. Seeing him with Springsteen in Liverpool (albeit on my screen) was so inspiring!

There will never be their like again. What a time to grow-up, listening to such great music for my whole lifetime!

Happy birthday Paul!

@ hollysteers. Mike McGear was the last person I saw outside Lime Street Station when I left Liverpool to come North. The Beatles were my youth really.

I adored the Beatles, especially Paul.

Some years ago I went to see the Bootleg Beatles. Instead of clapping and cheering when they first appeared on the stage we all sat there completely stunned. They looked so much like the real thing it stunned us all. It was a fabulous evening.

It's a big regret for me that I never saw the Beatles live.

I can remember when he had his 21st birthday 🎂