Navigation

    Paul McCartney
    • Register
    • Login
    • Search
    • Categories
    • Recent
    • Tags
    • Popular
    • Users
    • Groups

    A true Beatles fan?

    YESTERDAY
    17
    31
    8342
    Loading More Posts
    • Oldest to Newest
    • Newest to Oldest
    • Most Votes
    Reply
    • Reply as topic
    Log in to reply
    This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
    • Lindt
      Lindt last edited by

      How would you define a true Beatles fan? What do they do? What makes them different from a all right Beatles fan, or a "not-so-good" Beatles fan? Do they just like the music, or is there more to it? Please let me know what you think!

      Moooooo.

      1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote
      • DCBeatle64
        DCBeatle64 last edited by

        I'm a Beatles fan, not a true one, I'm a McCartney fan, not a true fan I dont like the term 'true' fan, I think we are all into them in a certain way and we have differing ideas and ways into doing this, it shouldnt be well I've got this, done this, because it just gets into 'I'm a better fan than you are'

        1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote
        • milcon1998
          milcon1998 last edited by

          DCBeatle64:

          I'm a Beatles fan, not a true one, I'm a McCartney fan, not a true fan. I dont like the term 'true' fan, I think we are all into them in a certain way and we have differing ideas and ways into doing this, it shouldnt be well I've got this, done this, because it just gets into 'I'm a better fan than you are'

          Exactly! I'm a fan. That's it. To me there are only fans, no true ones, no not-so-goods, etc. I'm a fan in my own way.

          09-12-2009 Arnhem (Netherlands)
          20-06-2010 Glasgow (Scotland)
          18-12-2010 London (England)
          01-12-2011 K?ln (Germany)
          24-03-2012 Rotterdam (Netherlands)

          1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote
          • Lindt
            Lindt last edited by

            milcon1998:

            DCBeatle64:

            I'm a Beatles fan, not a true one, I'm a McCartney fan, not a true fan. I dont like the term 'true' fan, I think we are all into them in a certain way and we have differing ideas and ways into doing this, it shouldnt be well I've got this, done this, because it just gets into 'I'm a better fan than you are'

            Exactly! I'm a fan. That's it. To me there are only fans, no true ones, no not-so-goods, etc. I'm a fan in my own way.

            Yes, I think that basically sums everything up... I didn't mean as in 'I am a better fan than you', but say there are these people and they supposedly like the Beatles to seems "cool" or something, so if there are these fake people out there, how would you define one from another, kind? I know it sounds really weird and confusing...ugh.

            Moooooo.

            1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote
            • CMackbird
              CMackbird last edited by

              DCBeatle64:

              I'm a Beatles fan, not a true one, I'm a McCartney fan, not a true fan I dont like the term 'true' fan, I think we are all into them in a certain way and we have differing ideas and ways into doing this, it shouldnt be well I've got this, done this, because it just gets into 'I'm a better fan than you are'

              Well said...people who claim to be 'true' fans always try to compete with everyone saying I've got this many albums/Dvds...been to these many concerts. Your either a fan or not. However, what about people who maybe like the hits 20-30 records but thats about it. Are they fans or just people with a fleeting interest?

              Sir Paul McCartney....Thank You!!

              1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote
              • Kestrel
                Kestrel last edited by

                I'm not keen on the 'true fan' definition either but for me, the fans i take seriously are those fans who can seperate the individual(s) from the work that they do and realise that its only the work thats important.

                Wembley Empire Pool, London  (Wings) 21st October 1976.

                'Take It Away' video shoot Elstree studios, London 23rd June 1982.

                'Give My Regards To Broad Street' film premier, London 29th November 1984.

                Docklands Arena rehearsal concert, London 5th February 1993.

                Run Devil Run launch party, Equinox Club, London 30th September 1999.

                O2 Arena, London 22nd December 2009.

                O2 Arena, London 5th December 2011.

                1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote
                • DCBeatle64
                  DCBeatle64 last edited by

                  Kestrel:

                  I'm not keen on the 'true fan' definition either but for me, the fans i take seriously are those fans who can seperate the individual(s) from the work that they do and realise that its only the work thats important.

                  Agreed

                  1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote
                  • A
                    admin last edited by

                    Obviously I'm the bigger fan than all ya'll. I got a Flaming Pie tattoo. JK. I agree with everyone else, I really don't like it when other people try to say they are more of a fan than others because they have this or go to every concert. There is no such thing as a bigger fan.

                    1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote
                    • Lindt
                      Lindt last edited by

                      A Flaming Pie tattoo?!

                      Moooooo.

                      1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote
                      • hihopes1964
                        hihopes1964 last edited by

                        BarbB:

                        I got a Flaming Pie tattoo.

                        Amazing!! Can I see a picture? I've got "take these broken wings and learn to fly" around my wrist, but the flaming pie is just GENIUS.

                        Got to Get You Into my Life!!!!

                        22.12.09 - 02 Arena
                        13.06.10 - Isle of Wight Festival, <3
                        27.06.10 - Hard Rock Calling
                        17.12.10 - 100 Club. Wow. What can I say?! <3333
                        18.12.10 - Hammersmith Apollo

                        1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote
                        • milcon1998
                          milcon1998 last edited by

                          hihopes1964:

                          Amazing!! Can I see a picture? I've got "take these broken wings and learn to fly" around my wrist, but the flaming pie is just GENIUS.

                          I wanna see YOUR tattoo too

                          09-12-2009 Arnhem (Netherlands)
                          20-06-2010 Glasgow (Scotland)
                          18-12-2010 London (England)
                          01-12-2011 K?ln (Germany)
                          24-03-2012 Rotterdam (Netherlands)

                          1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote
                          • CaptainFantastic027
                            CaptainFantastic027 last edited by

                            I think a "true fan" is someone who knows all their songs and all about their career since it began until it ended.

                            20/12/09 - Good Evening Dublin
                            12/06/10 - Up and Coming Dublin
                            18/12/10 - Live at the Apollo, Hammersmith
                            20/12/11 - On the Run, Liverpool

                            1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote
                            • A
                              admin last edited by

                              hihopes1964:

                              BarbB:

                              I got a Flaming Pie tattoo.

                              Amazing!! Can I see a picture? I've got "take these broken wings and learn to fly" around my wrist, but the flaming pie is just GENIUS.

                              http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o47/xxkishaxx/029.jpg

                              1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote
                              • A
                                admin last edited by

                                im not into tatoos but that really is cool babs!

                                1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote
                                • anna_medlicka
                                  anna_medlicka last edited by

                                  I've seen those who claim to be the "true fans" and I thought they are the most bitter and unfriendly people in the world! Just my experience though...

                                  If you love somebody,
                                  let them go,
                                  for if they return,
                                  they were always yours.
                                  And if they don't, they never were. (Khalil Gibran)

                                  1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote
                                  • MaccaBeatles
                                    MaccaBeatles last edited by

                                    DCBeatle64:

                                    I'm a Beatles fan, not a true one, I'm a McCartney fan, not a true fan I dont like the term 'true' fan, I think we are all into them in a certain way and we have differing ideas and ways into doing this, it shouldnt be well I've got this, done this, because it just gets into 'I'm a better fan than you are'

                                    Exactly your only as big a fan as you feel! (Although I do play a hofner bass and my haircut is moptop inspired! )

                                    Paul Concerts so far-
                                    22/12/09 - O2 Arena, London
                                    27/06/10 - Hyde Park, London

                                    Hey Macca fans follow me on Twitter at:

                                    https://twitter.com/SamMack2012

                                    1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote
                                    • Keith Adagio
                                      Keith Adagio last edited by

                                      For me a true fan is the one who scouts everything about the fab four,knows their birthdays and makes online blog tributes to John Lennon and George Harrison.The one who have all their records and knows every detail about each of the band members.. Its funny coz ages ago,I stumbled upon this dame who said that she was an avid Beatles fan and she doesn't even know John Lennon's birthday and death anniversary..:

                                      Let Me Roll It To You

                                      1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote
                                      • MaccaBeatles
                                        MaccaBeatles last edited by

                                        Keith Adagio:

                                        For me a true fan is the one who scouts everything about the fab four,knows their birthdays and makes online blog tributes to John Lennon and George Harrison.The one who have all their records and knows every detail about each of the band members.. Its funny coz ages ago,I stumbled upon this dame who said that she was an avid Beatles fan and she doesn't even know John Lennon's birthday and death anniversary..:

                                        Sheesh even people who aren't fans should know that!

                                        Paul Concerts so far-
                                        22/12/09 - O2 Arena, London
                                        27/06/10 - Hyde Park, London

                                        Hey Macca fans follow me on Twitter at:

                                        https://twitter.com/SamMack2012

                                        1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote
                                        • SusyLuvsPaul
                                          SusyLuvsPaul last edited by

                                          I disagree that you have to know a lot of Beatles facts and folklore to be a fan. All that's necessary is to know and love the music, really love it, I think. I can't just care about Macca's music and not care anything about him as a person, though, just care about 'the work.' I have strong positive feelings about him as a person too, from my impressions of how he is which granted aren't based on knowing him personally but from things I've picked up and gleaned from reading about him, etc., and vibes I got seeing him in concert, stuff like that. Sometimes it can get ugly in here when you don't like something said about Macca and express that, but it's a sign that he's really reached you through his music and persona,through his art-- that you're able to be receptive and to feel. To be 'alive.' I've seldom felt as exhilaratingly 'alive' in recent years, as when I had the total McCartney concert experience this past summer

                                          1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote
                                          • Wendy2066
                                            Wendy2066 last edited by

                                            SusyLuvsPaul:

                                            I disagree that you have to know a lot of Beatles facts and folklore to be a fan. All that's necessary is to know and love the music, really love it, I think.

                                            So true! There are two questions here, are you a fan of the music or of the people? Why on earth would most people in society know John's birthday, even if they love his music? About the death, the killer, who I won't name wanted fame so we shouldn't give it to him, talk endlessly about him or the event. Having said that, I think I am a fan of Paul as a person, not his younger self, but Paul of now, mostly.

                                            The sky is not the limit.

                                            1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote
                                            • 1
                                            • 2
                                            • 1 / 2
                                            • First post
                                              Last post
                                            • TERMS & CONDITIONS
                                            • PRIVACY