Last night we went to see The Beatles; not the real Beatles but the Bootleg ones.
Below are not-George, not-Paul, not-Ringo, and not-John, recreating the famous Zebra-crossing picture.
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I wasn't sure what to expect from a tribute band such as this, but I needn't have worried; they were fantastic, and put-on a really superb show. They even look like the originals, and changed their hair length and clothes throughout the show to reflect the era of the songs as they went from the early to the later ones.
If they come your way, and you like The Beatles music, I really recommend you go. A great night out. Thank you Kimbo.
I have only met one of the original bunch; Paul McCartney. He was 'walking-out' with Jane Asher at the time, and she lived in Harley St, just up the road from the Art Gallery I was managing. Paul used to pop in to 'browse' on his way to see her.
My boss, Miklos, took photos of me and Paul, then discovered he had no film in the camera. What a bloody plonker. I would have treasured them.
Oh shame about the photos. Perhaps Paul would like to come back and pose with you again?
ReplyDeleteBelieve me, I was furious. It was part of the reason I handed in my notice.
DeleteI was queuing to pay in Harrods one Christmas. The people in front of me had asked the cashier something and she'd disappeared for ages. I was getting more and more impatient. I turned to look for her...and came face to face with Paul. And I had my angry face on! He looked a bit startled and turned away before I could readjust my features. Noooooo!
ReplyDeleteHe's very pleasant and very approachable. He even gave me a lift once!
DeleteMy mum came face to face with him in Debenhams once ..she saud she wasnt sure at first because he had a long scruffy coat on ..she stared and he jovially said yes I'm Paul Mcartney love .So nice of him .
DeleteIt must have felt quite strange going out to a gig last night.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a long time. We had a fabulous evening.
DeleteI have heard that The Bootleg Beatles are very good but when they came to Sheffield City Hall a few years back the ticket prices repelled me. How wonderful that you met Paul McCartney in his heyday.
ReplyDeleteJust lucky that Paul's girlfriend lived very nearby. I didn't ask the cost of tickets, the evening was a Christmas present.
DeleteAs with my meat loaf gig on Friday ,it’s nice todo something different
ReplyDeleteIt's been a long time since I've been out to a concert like this. I should do it more often.
DeleteWe all should
DeleteWith today's technology being what it is you why not photoshop McCartney and yourself into the same frame.
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I don't do that sort of thing. Not Cricket!
DeleteMore trouble than it's worth.
DeleteShow us your skills Ursula.
Your evening at the concert sounds like a big win.
ReplyDeleteIt was 'Fab'.
DeleteHope you had a mask on.
ReplyDeleteI'd have enjoyed it. I paid a fortune to see Mark Knopfler, he was okay but then thirty years ago he was new.
Knopfler is good; one of the best.
DeleteI probably would have passed out if Paul McCartney came my way. From a distance in that photo, they certainly look like the real thing. I'm glad you enjoyed the show.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
They looked excellent on stage, although it was difficult to see 'Ringo'.
DeleteIt sounds like a wonderful show. I look back and think that those were the good old days, but I guess it's normal to remember things as being better than they really were.
ReplyDeleteThey really WERE the good old days. I remember as each of their albums were issued we were all amazed how wonderful every song was. Nothing has matched them since!
DeleteI believe he has a lovely heart. Consider writing to Paul with the no film story. I feel if he's ever in your area, then he will stop by or call to meet for a photo of you two.
ReplyDeleteHe used to have a house not far away, on Hove seafront, I'm not sure if he's still there,
DeleteAh...but I do remember that you and Mrs. M got married after John and Yoko. That little detail has always stuck in my mind.
ReplyDeleteMy oldest was recently married in the same place, and looked at the registry. There we all were!
DeleteI shall have to find these Bootleg Beatles on Youtube. I'm happy to read that Paul McCartney is a nice person in real life. I wonder if he ever comes to Australia these days? I probably wouldn't recognise him now.
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