[John Bagdonas]

I agree with you 100% Howard. I have recently re-discoved The Hollies. The making of “On a Carousel’ absolutely blew me away. While it was one of Graham Nash’s few lead vocals, I’ve come to appreciate Alan Clarke’s excellent singing ability, Tony Hick’s innovative lead guitar and their wonderful three part harmonies including Terry Sylvester, who replaced Nash after Nash left for sunny California. The girls could do justice to many of the Hollies songs as they did with Bus Stop. While I’m here let me say that the one Beatles song I’ve longed hoped the girls would cover is “Yes It Is” I think it would be perfect for them. With Christmas soon upon us I can only hope!

[John Bagdonas]

I’m going to keep this short and to the point. I’m 69 years old so I  was a teenager when both groups came into existence. First, the Rolling Stones. They were my first introduction to Rhythm and Blues. I loved their early albums (mid to late 60’s) but lost interest later on in their career. Now for the Beatles. Just a few anecdotes: I first heard about them in December of 1963 when they released “I Want To Hold Your Hand” in the United States. I watched all the Ed Sullivan shows and was one of the first in line to purchase “Meet The Beatles” for 77 cents, a promo by local radio station 77 WABC. I had the wonderful fortune of seeing them live at the 1965 Shea Stadium concert. I was blown away when I heard for the first time ”I’m  a Loser” on Shindig and couldn’t wait to buy “Beatles ’65” to hear the recorded version. I can go on and on, but just let me say that 55 years later and owning almost every album and compilation issued over this time span. Just to name a few: “The Decca Auditions “, a copy of the original “Yesterday and Today” butcher cover album and their recent stereo vinyl box set. I recently saw the movie “Yesterday” and was pleasantly surprised how well it was done and enjoyed it very much. The Beatles will always be very close to my heart, and I continue to listen to their music on a regular basis. The only group I enjoy to listen to as much lately is as you have probably already guessed: The MonaLisa Twins! Nuff said.