FORTY!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday to me!!!!

The Monkees

Those of you who read this on a regular basis know that I'm a fan of the Beatles.  But did you know that I'm also a fan of the Monkees?  Oh, yeah.  Not as hard-core as the Beatles, but a fan, just the same.  My very first concert was the the Monkees on November 20, 1986 (with my sister L and best friend at the time, M) when they were doing the 20th reunion tour.  I was 14 years old.  (I'm 39 now, for those who are mathmatically inept.  I won't be 40 for a few months.)  I discovered the Monkees and the Beatles around the same time. And while I have always appreciated the Beatles, my preference for the Monkees has waxed and waned over the years.  Out of nowhere, this song came to me the other day and it has been stuck in my head ever since.

Which, I don't quite get.  It's not a better known song of theirs. (When most people think of the Monkees, they either think of the theme song, or "Daydream Believer".  I mean no disrespect to Davy Jones, or his family, but that song was overplayed when he passed away back in February.)  But there was something about this song that I've just always liked.  The tune, the melody, the vocals...I don't know.  I just like it. 

And, as with the Beatles a couple of months ago, this may be another obsession, so don't be surprised if I post more Monkees stuff.

I'm So Tired

Because I am...

And, of course, it's The Beatles.

Random Beatles.

Today's Beatles fix was chosen in a new way.  Usually I have a song in mind and post a video for that particular song.  Today, I went to You Tube, typed in "The Beatles" and closed my eyes while I moved the cursor.  Just goes to show that there is not a single "bad" song by them! 

Enjoy!

(About) The Beatles

Just a really fun song!



More Beatles

Yup. Another video of The Beatles. This one is from the White Album. Written about (or for) Mia Farrow's sister. When they were doing all the meditation stuff in India, Prudence Farrow was there as well and locked herself in her room. This song came from it. Good song.

The Beatles

As I stated in an earlier post, I'm a pretty big Beatles fan. I have been on a real big Beatles kick lately. Watching youtube videos, listening to them on my ipod and Pandora, that sort of thing. Bud and I even watched the mockumentry "Paul McCartney is Really Dead" last night. (Don't waste your time with it. Even as a mockumentry, it was horrible!  And just for the record, I do think that Paul McCartney is alive.  But if I had been a teen during the "Paul is dead" hoopla, I can see myself falling for it.) In fact, when I get like this, some people might even call me obsessive. So, for today, I'm going to indulge in my obsession. I had never seen this video before yesterday. I have no idea what it's from, or what Paul is talking about. The first part just makes me fall in love with him because he is so adorable. The second part brought tears to my eyes.

P.S.  I have no idea when the current obsession will quiet down, so be prepared for more Beatles related posts!

A Happy Song

Have I mentioned before that I am a BIG Beatles fan?  No?  Well I am.  And this song just seems to fit my mood on this warm spring New Hampshire day.  Enjoy!