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Yes, that could work for me David. A very good selection there. “She’d Rather Be with Me” is my favourite Turtles’ song so I’d of course love Mona and Lisa to do a cover. If they need someone for the cowbell, I’m definitely available.
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Well Jacki, there’s no way I’d inflict my ‘singing’ voice on anyone, but especially the MLT, and as I’m tone deaf I wouldn’t be playing any instruments. Maybe they could let me know when to come in with the cowbell if any of their songs require it. Perhaps they could learn “Honky Tonk Women”, just for me.
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Procol Harum – “Conquistador”, Live 1972
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Who is the inspiration for the Beatles song, ‘Michelle’?
Mark Anatar
“Paul has told this story multiple times. When the Beatles first got famous, they were invited to lots of parties, and as young men getting their first taste of fame, their main objective in life was to impress women. One of Paul’s favorite schemes was to sit in a corner wearing a black turtleneck, looking very artsy and enigmatic, and pluck out a French-sounding riff on an acoustic guitar while grunting mock French lyrics.Years later the group was working on Rubber Soul. It was October/November 1965, and they were rushing to get it done in time for Christmas, but they didn’t have enough songs. John and Paul were wracking their brains for song ideas when John suggested Paul work up that French thing he used to do at parties.
It was the best idea they had, so Paul used the concept of trying to communicate his love of a French girl with the little French he had. He consulted Jan Vaughn, the wife of a friend of his and a French teacher, on how to phrase the lyrics and translate “these are words that go together well.” John then suggested the bridge section beginning with “I love you, I love you, I love you.” inspired by Nina Simone’s version of I Put a Spell on You.
There is no real life Michelle. It’s another example of Paul’s preference for telling third-person stories in his songs.”
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That’s an excellent top ten Mike. As for Glen Campbell, I too was surprised by how good he actually was.
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Amazing Austrian studio Mona. I hadn’t realised just how much went into this side of the recording process. It’s nice to hear your downgraded Liverpool studio is working well for you.
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I certainly do Jung, and since I discovered the MLT around eighteen months ago, all things MLT have also become a major priority for me. I was fortunate to find them just in time to join this fantastic club that started up soon after. I must admit it’s getting better, a little better all the time! ?❤️
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Well that didn’t take long Jacki. What a ‘plethora’ of wonderful descriptive words. I’m with the “Humdinger dandy MusicStore Candy” too!
I see that other Canadian is first to respond. Definitely something in that Pacific water!
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Spoken like a true fan Mr Jones. The gods have spoken!
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The Rutles at the Royal Command Performance, 4 November 1963.
The Rutles – “With A Girl like You.
There will never be another Rutles. Their influence on music will live on for centuries.
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Why was Give Peace a Chance credited to Lennon-McCartney upon release in ’69, while actually co-written by John and Yoko under the Plastic Ono Band banner ?
“Well, here was John Lennon’s answer to that question:
“All we were saying is give peace a chance!
“Yes, I did not write it with Paul; but out of guilt, we always had that thing that our names would go on songs even if we didn’t write them.
“It was never a legal deal between Paul and me, just an agreement when we were fifteen or sixteen to put both our names on our songs.
“I’d put his name on “Give Peace a Chance” though he had nothing to do with it…It was a silly thing to do, actually.
“It should have been Lennon-Ono.
“After being interviewed for weeks and weeks and weeks, night and day, with me and Yoko talking about peace from our beds, I had those words coming out of my mouth or Yoko’s – wherever the hell they came from…
“And it became a song – Give Peace a Chance.”
Thank you.”
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I think you might be right there Jung. I’ll check it out and ask some questions when I’m back there next Tuesday. I’ve got a a 70,000 km service due and this is a big one. The service manual indicates the shaft drive needs replacing and this would be expensive, considering the parts have to be imported direct from the factory in Italy.
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John Lennon’s vocals were fantastic on this Beatles song. Ringo does a pretty good job too, especially with these great musicians supporting him.
I Call Your Name – Ringo Starr, Tom Petty and Jeff Lyne, with Jim Keltner on the cowbell and Joe Walsh on slide guitar.
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And another one.
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My Moto Guzzi wouldn’t start today. The battery was several years old and had finally given out. Had to jump start the bike and take it to my local bike shop to get a new battery fitted. While there, I booked in for the bike’s 70,000 km service. While waiting, I noticed this nifty guitar in the office, made completely from spare bike parts.
