"'John Cracks Up, Just Goes Mad' Beatles Talking About Shea Stadium Concert"

This will come as a big suprise, but I am one of the ultimate Beatles fans. I admit it. Even tho' I've been in denial about it.

This is some classic footage. The first really big open air stadium gig. 55,000. 60,000. As George put it: "told me it was 70,000 people."

One concert and what a metaphor. The denizens of the U.S. going crazy over 4 lads from Liverpool. Was the assasination of JFK a factor, as Camelot had come crashing down to Earth a few months prior? I think so!

The video is about the lads singing "I'm Down." As a laughing George can barely play his guitar because of the antics of John. As Ringo put it: "John cracked up, just goes mad...."

This was their appeal. And the music. And the 4 frontmen even tho' at the time George, especially, and Ringo took a back seat.

Yes, I admit to being the number one Beatles fan. Even tho' it was a long time ago, the music stands up today.

We're all alone and there's nobody else; you still moan-keep your hands to yourself, v.c.

"In A New York Minute"

I've been listening to the Eagles lately. I have always loved their music. But here lately I have found some of their songs that I never quite appreciated. Tales they weave have some heavy-duty lyrics; and the melodies make them even better. Fuck!

Harry got up
Dressed all in black
Went down to the station
And he never came back
They found his clothing
Scattered somewhere down the track
And he won't be down on Wall Street
in the morning

He had a home
The love of a girl
But men get lost sometimes
As years unfurl
One day he crossed some line
And he was too much in this world
But I guess it doesn't matter anymore

In a New York Minute
Everything can change
In a New York Minute
Things can get pretty strange
In a New York Minute
Everything can change
In a New York Minute

Lying here in the darkness
I hear the sirens wail
Somebody going to emergency
Somebody's going to jail
If you find somebody to love in this world
You better hand on tooth and nail
The wolf is always at the door

In a New York Minute
Everything can change
In a New York Minute
Things can get a little strange
In a New York Minute
Everything can change
In a New York Minute

And in these days
When darkness falls early
And people rush home
To the ones they love
You better take a fool's advice
And take care of your own
One day they're here;
Next day they're gone

I pulled my coat around my shoulders
And took a walk down through the park
The leaves were falling around me
The groaning city in the gathering dark
On some solitary rock
A desperate lover left his mark,
"Baby, I've changed. Please come back."

What the head makes cloudy
The heart makes very clear
The days were so much brighter
In the time when she was here
But I know there's somebody somewhere
Make these dark clouds disappear
Until that day, I have to believe
I believe, I believe

In a New York Minute
Everything can change
In a New York Minute
You can get out of the rain
In a New York Minute
Everything can change
In a New York Minute

"You Know Yer Getting Old When...."

I was at work today and a Billy Joel tune was playing on the muzac. I asked one of the young girls who works with me if she knew the song?


I said, "That's a Billy Joel tune."

She said, "I don't know who that is."

Another sign that I am getting old; and that my music from yesteryear is slowly fadin' away.

And at one time B.J. was one of the hottest acts in show biz.

What a drag it iz getting old, v.c.

"Golden Slumbers"

Another brilliant adaptation from Paul McCartney. I will say no more.

"Why Dont We Do It In The Road"

A bizarre tune from the Fab 4. Courtesy of the "White Album." When the l.p. came out I was like a kid in a candy shop. It was a double album and was a cornucopia of sounds. Divergent ones at that. Tunes from the usual suspects and George had more than his fair share. Probably my most favorite Fab 4 production.

The question begs, however: "Do what in the road?"



Speaking of George's contribution. Here's 1 from him which was misinterpreted by Charles Manson allah "Helter Skelter." i was likea kid in the candy shop. Just damn!

 

"I Just Busted a Button on me Trousers-Hope They Don't Fall Down"

The above photo is from "Sticky Fingers." Designed by tomato can guru, Andy Warhol. The zipper, which is located directly next to the large zucchinni, was fully functional. Not sure about the squash but Y knot? Batteries not included and don't try this at home, et al.

Some really good tunes from this one.

We never said trousers-we said pants. Must be a cultural thing, and why we dug the acts from across the sea.

I know I dug what was popularly called the "British Invasion." Most have fallen by the wayside, but the Stones remain. Longevity, eh? Just like the zucchinni.

What a drag it is getting old, v.c.

P.S. From "Mothers Little Helper" courtesy of u no hoo.

P.S.S. The following is my favorite Stones song. When I was pecking the keys on the Yahoo message boards, the tune gave me, er, inspiration.

"Without Love-Where Would U B Now?"

This is a great song from-where else-yesteryear. It's 'bout a bunch of railway trains-go figga. But it's got a catchy melody to say the least and the sax man can really blow.

From my favorite channel- U Tube!

W/o love where would u b now, v.c.