By Donovan Day John Lennon had a reputation as being arrogant and not suffering fools gladly. More than one associate over the years has said he could intimidate those around him with a sharp word from his legendary wit. And yet.... I just finished reading a number of books about John's last decade on earth … Continue reading The angel and devil on John Lennon’s shoulders….
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New book full of insight about John Lennon…
By Donovan Day A soon-to-be released book by John Lennon's immigration lawyer back in the mid-70s contains a small pleasure chest of John anecdotes by a first-hand observer. Lawyer Leon Wildes was John and Yoko's lawyer as they fought deportation charges. Wildes' new book "John Lennon vs. the USA" details the legal battles Wildes fought … Continue reading New book full of insight about John Lennon…
Paul v. John…
It's got to be the most tired argument in all of music--who was more responsible for the Beatles success? Was it Paul, the melody maker, or was it John, the iconoclast rocker? The only reason I raise it yet again is because I've just finished reading a piece titled: "Paul McCartney was the Best Beatle." … Continue reading Paul v. John…
Five quintessential John Lennon moments…
By Donovan Day Yeah, this time of year sucks for all John Lennon fans and I don't have to say why but this is the 35th time we've had to remember this shitty day. Instead of remembering the worst moment of his life, I'd rather remember five of my favorite John moments. To me, these … Continue reading Five quintessential John Lennon moments…
The No. 1 reason we collect Beatles’ memorabilia…
Here then, is the No. 1 reason we collect Beatles' memorabilia....
Were John & Paul right about George?
George Harrison wrote some great songs with the Beatles and apart from them. "Something" was the highlight for me although I love "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." Post Beatles, "My Sweet Lord" and "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)" were his best songs IMO. He's also best remembered for creating the first big … Continue reading Were John & Paul right about George?
5 Life Lessons from The Beatles….
By Donovan Day I've been doing a lot of research into The Beatles over the past two years, reading many books about 'the boys' and interviewing people who were friends back when things got cooking for them. The goal is a novel I'm working on where John, Paul, George and Ringo pop up now and … Continue reading 5 Life Lessons from The Beatles….
Francie Schwartz, Paul McCartney’s summertime fling….
By Donovan Day It must be very weird indeed to have a lot of your life defined by a summertime fling from 1968 but that's the fate of Francie Schwartz, an American woman who met and bedded down with Paul McCartney for a few weeks in London back in that pre-Summer of Love. Depending on … Continue reading Francie Schwartz, Paul McCartney’s summertime fling….
Five obscure Beatles facts you do not know — a quiz!
1. What legendary song was rejected for Abbey Road because it was not ready? 2. What song had backup vocals by two women pulled off the street? 3. The recording of what song most closely resembled "A Hard Day's Night?" because the fans were going wild inside Abbey Road while it was recorded? 4. Name … Continue reading Five obscure Beatles facts you do not know — a quiz!
The Beatles were a great live band & they proved it over and over again….
The last Beatles concert for a paying audience was in August, 1966 at San Francisco's Candlestick Park and they did not play all that many dates in the USA so it sometimes feels, even for a baby boomer, that they were always a studio band. That couldn't be further from the truth because they had … Continue reading The Beatles were a great live band & they proved it over and over again….
