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In this uncommon convergence, Robert and Richard join forces with our friends from the Fab4Free4All podcast: Mitch Axelrod, Rob Leonard and Tony Traguardo. (Much Beatle geekery ensued). Traditions not included: “Rum” and “The Lash.”
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It’s like the Dirty Mac of podcasts! Here we go!
Good combined show guys. You guys talked about how big Elton and Zepp was in the 70’s but don’t forget just how big Wings was as well. Yes Richard, here in the US around the “Wings over America” tour even with the huge success of the “Got To Get You Into My Life” single was 40 summers ago, there were classmates or mine in grade school (yes 2nd generation fan)that were bigger Wings fans than Beatles fans. My first Fest was 1990 and have gone every year since. I could not imagine how sad the 1981 Fests must have been. I remember after George how sad that first Fest was after that. So sad!
I was at the ’81 Chicago ‘Fest. It was incredibly sad. But there was also an overwhelming feeling of love that weekend. Like we were all there just to mourn and celebrate both.
I spent one of the days mostly in the video room where they were showing all the music videos and things like The Rutles and I Want To Hold Your Hand, that kind of thing, and throughout the afternoon one woman just kept declaring, “Nothing is Beatle-proof!” — you know, the line cartoon John says in Yellow Sub when they’re trying to break the globe surrounding Sgt. Pepper’s band — at every opportunity, and at the time you could tell people were starting to get annoyed with her, but we all just let her do her thing because, you know. Nothing IS Beatle-proof.
Anyway, that particular ‘Fest was definitely distinct. Pervasive sense of love and loss.
Hi, I was at that Fest too and I live in England – that was my first and last US Fest & don’t remember that woman – remember talking to Mark Lapido$ & a couple of other bits.
Also, Robert I agree with you 90% of the time, but what is wrong with the “Love” album. Great Vegas show, great listening experience especially the 5.1 mix. I just played this album last week, enjoy it very much!
Wait a minute – when did I diss the Love album? I LOVE the Love album!
Robert, unless I misheard, it was near the end about what Beatles albums that are bought out of habit rather than want. Unless it was Richard..lol
Probably. He’s full of opinions!
One of your best shows! Had me laughing out loud at times.
Great episode!
I want to come on the podcast and tell you my experiences too!
Fun episode! Well, I was unaware of the Fab4Free4All until this episode, so now…it looks like I have about 100 hours of catching up to do!
Just listening…..a bit late , but Robs Hair story is sooo funny, laughing out loud !
She Loves You for me too. I was 3 going on 4 at Christmas