Sam Leach - KEEP
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Hello Everyone It's snowing in Wisconsin now!! A least it's been warmer, but i could do w/o the snow, but it does look pretty on the tree branches!! I voted for Sam again today too, congrats on having such a good lead i hope it can stay that way!! keep those votes coming!!
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mikeskapla:
Hi Paulfan: As I understand every Beatle has a street named after them in Liverpool. LIPA has an auditorium named after him becuase he is the school's biggest benefactor and as I understand practically single handidly saved the school from financial ruin -- I don't think Liverpool gave him the honor, if I recall LIPA did it for Macca. On the other hand, to me the city clearly looks like Lennon's city. I have a book guide to the Beatles in Liverpool and they have a section to the Beatles and a seperate section just for Lennon's stuff -- nothing for the other Beatles. No question in my mind that Lennon is honored in the city becuase of his untimely death. But, based on observation and what I read I don't think there is much question that Macca is clearly headed into history as the 2nd best Beatle -- my point is simply intentional or unintenional Liverpool furthers the discrepancy between the 2 Beatles. Jackie who does Beatle tours in the city for a living agrees with my assessment. Lennon's paradoxical image before death as a political peace loving hippie and at the same time as an avante garde loving rebel -- has been elevated to epic legend post death. Macca himself said -- people have now elevated to him to Martin Luther King, Ghandi status. Because of that Lennon's name connotes an immediate image to most whereas Macca's doesn't really. Macca's image basically is a pop songer writer who is a good family man. To most that image is nowhere as sexy as Lennon's. Lennon's death has taken the image to levels that I think were unimaginable years back where I think there was a time that it was unfathonable that Lennon and Macca would not be considered equals. Now, it's hard to imagine them being considered equals. Macca I think is regarded at best as one of the greatest song writers of all time -- although not the best. The insider Beatle people give Macca the most respect -- I would say on average they consider them equals with some prefetring Macca and some Lennon. Music magaizines clearly pick Lennon by a mile -- they range in their opinion from Macca is one of the greatest just not as great as Lennon to Macca was overrated and did little worthwhile as a solo artist. The biggest problem Macca has on the PR front in my view is that so many Lennon backers feel the need to take him down a peg. And, while I'd love to say it doesn't bother Macca or they aren't successful at their pr campaign -- I can't. Some of Lennon's people, Yoko included, say that Macca is now trying to revise history by telling his side of the story via books like Many Years from Now and asking to switch song credits. Of course, he wants to tell his story. It's about time someone stood up for him. The Lennon people have been revising history since the 70s and they did a great job -- they got their mission done. And, they still have more people making their case -- recently again I read an article where a music writer started with -- McCartney everyone's least favorite Beatle... this kind of stuff is really almost never directed at Lennon. McCarntey is clearly most music writers least favorite Beatle and they love to express that whenever they can. Really only Macca has to deal with the barbs. Philip Norman is now writing an autobiography on Lennon -- in his previous book and in interviews he goes out of his way to minimize Macca -- am sure this new book will give him another outlet to bash Macca some more. My point is that I accepted that there are really too many things conspiring against Macca to rise back to Lennon's status. Nonetheless, I don't think he will have any problem going down as one of the greatest of all time just not the greatest. Personally, I think he's the greatest of all time but deserves equal status to Lennon. Liverpool to me (and I know it's because Lennon's death) only promotes the Lennon is king status. Again, my point is that Macca is down in the dumps. He is arguably the biggest rock start in the planet, top concert draw, cranking out great albums & respect world wide. He is clearly a king in his own right. My point is simply that based on all the stuff I've read and seen about the Beatles and Macca in particular -- the only thing that bothers him about his legacy is that Lennon is going down in history as the bigger Beatle. Everytime he hints at eveining the score -- alas he did avante garde work, too, etc -- the media hits him for being disrespectful to a dead legend. As the announcer on the 48 hr special on Macca's tour years back said to Macca -- let's be honest time has been much better than Lennon to you.
Mike, I see what you are saying. Macca is going to go down as one of the greatest songwriters but not the greatest nor as Lennon's equal. IT does seem that people considre John the greatest Beatle because of his death. From what Jorie told me when John was alive he was considered mroe macho and Paul was seen as wimpy. This could be another reason why people choos Lennon over Mccartney. IT does seem as if alot of people consider Paul their least favorite Beatle. In real life the Beatle fans I talk to say John is their favorite and the one guy who said Paul is his favorite said even though Paul is his favorite he beleives John was the brains behind the Beatles. I do agree that someone has to stock up for Paul and it is about time Paul spoke up otherwise eh will get pushed around like dirt. As Sam said because of John's death he gets more honors. They do seem to be treating him as the best Beatle and Maccas as not as great. When Paul speaks out he does get seen as taking advantage of a dead legend as you say. I don't want to knock John and I might have a Macca bias but I feel Paul was really the peace and lvoe guy in the Beatles. He doesn't need to talk about it for he lives it out. People like to bash Macca on any little thing. As you told me it comes with the turf and he is on top so he gets knocked. I would also like to see Paul treated as John's equal. People make him out to be the worst Beatle. If I was Paul I'd also be concerned about not being an equal to Lennon. I think jealousy could be one of the reasons Paul gets knocked so much.
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Sam is up by 28 this morning! Please vote often and legally! Cheers! Sam C.
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I made Sam up by 29! Kat, no I didn't take it. A friend of mine did. She kept holding up a sign that said Sir Paul in St. Paul and it was all over the screen. She spent a lot of time in the UK and was at three of the four London shows and I saw her sign on the screen at all three shows.
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Hi Sam, Yesterday I was reading an interview that Paul did with Chrissie Hynde. In it he said Linda didn't like High society type of people. What does he mean by high society types?
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Hello Sam and everyone just giving this a bump and saying hello!!!
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Well I just voted and Sam has 100. He's 44 votes ahead...and climbing...
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Hey everyone! How are you all this fine February night? Sam... Just thought i should let you know, I will be putting your cheque in the mail tomorrow! So, let me know when you get it! Peace
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Libra dont give the money to Sam, give it to me vinny.... Sam it was a joke .......hope your well sir................vince
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Our Sam is up by 33 this morning. So keep voting!
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Sam is up by 34 votes! Thanks for voting for our favourite Sam, and please keep voting.. The election is still going on, let's make it a landslide!!! Cheers! Sam C.
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Hello and good morning to everyone. I have some bad news to report. It seems Cliff Richards has outsold the Beatles and is now considered the UK's Ultimate Pop Star. This is sad.
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/040223/140/emo61.html
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stylegurrl:
Hello and good morning to everyone. I have some bad news to report. It seems Cliff Richards has outsold the Beatles and is now considered the UK's Ultimate Pop Star. This is sad.
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/040223/140/emo61.html
I can understand how some might consider that sad news, but Cliff Richards was around before the Beatles were big and from what I hear about him he is a great (much like Macca)guy. So my congratulations to Sir Cliff and may he enjoy the fruits of his labor. Cheers, Sam C.
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Hello everyone. I'm tired. I've written 20,000 words in the last four days and I'm bushed. So this is a mass post. Libra. Thanks for sending the cheque. I hope you liked the book. Paulfan By `High society types' Paul means snobby people. Sam C, Maccascruff, Harleyblues, Mike, Jennifer,Starr, Thankls for all those voies. Tashi Cliff has had hits in FIVE decades and good luck to him. In that UK poll all the experts agreed that The Bealtes are the #1 act of all time. Record sales in that context arern't that important. Vinny I'm watching you, heh, heh. Where's my MBE ?? I'll try to get back tomorrow but I'm working flat out for a revised and bigger USA edition of `The Birth of The Beatles'. I'll keep ypu all posted. Love and massive hugs. Sam xx
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Tashi: Cliff has had hits in FIVE decades and good luck to him. In that UK poll all the experts agreed that The Bealtes are the #1 act of all time. Record sales in that context arern't that important.
Hello and good evening Sam,
I didn't realize Cliff had been around for so long. To be honest, I cannot name one song by him. I am glad that they realized the Beatles were the best ever. they won't get any argument from me there.
I am looking forward to hearing more about the 'Birth of the Beatles' Love and hugs, ~Tashi
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Hello Sam and Everyone!! Tomorrow February 25th is George Harrison's Birthday!! Happy Birthday to George, you are loved and missed greatly!!
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Hey all!!
Sam is up by 40 tonight! Sam, Good luck with the book!! mikespala, I agree...when will Macca get the respect he seriously deserves??
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stylegurrl:
Tashi: Cliff has had hits in FIVE decades and good luck to him. In that UK poll all the experts agreed that The Bealtes are the #1 act of all time. Record sales in that context arern't that important.
Hello and good evening Sam,
I didn't realize Cliff had been around for so long. To be honest, I cannot name one song by him. I am glad that they realized the Beatles were the best ever. they won't get any argument from me there.
I am looking forward to hearing more about the 'Birth of the Beatles' Love and hugs, ~Tashi
Tashi, He was very big over in Britain for decades and had a number one hits with the Shadows and then by himself. As for over here his hits were: 1959 Living Doll (with the Shadows) only went up to 30 1964 It's All In The Game 25 1976 Devil Woman 6 1979 We Don't Talk Anymore 7 1980 Carrie 34 Dreaming 10 Suddenly 20 Above was with Olivia Newton John 1981 A Little In Love 17 1982 Daddy's Home 23 Over in England during the 60s Cliff Richard (you may want to consult the website www.everyhit.com ) had 56 top ten hits and 12 went to number one. He was very big in England, which is probably why he was knighted and is now called Sir Cliff
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Hi Paulfan I think some do consider Macca to be Lennon's equal and over time he might make strides in that department. I would say that Macca certainly has has legions of fans. I wouldn't say that Macca is the average fan's least favorite Beatle. He seems to win most of the survey's via Beatle fans when they are asked to pick their favorite Beatle -- including a recent survey here done by an oldie radio station in FL. Macca won by a mile. I think Macca is most music magazines favorite target among the Beatles but that's changing, too. So, didn't imply with that email that things look bleak for Macca. My point really is that Lennon has pretty much the perch as the top Beatle at the moment. And, most everything that the average person sees around them which is driven by the media --Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, music magazine picking best artists, polls, etc -- says that Lennon is on top. I don't hold any ill will to Lennon's rep but personally I don't think that the media does much to bolster Macca in terms of being his equal. As you know, it's frustrating to me becuase listening to both of their music it's beyond absurd to me that anyone can come to that conclusion. But, I think you are right -- most of the disparity between the two centers on the two different images -- no question in my mind that the media and rock critics gravitate towards Lennon's image of the rock and roll politically driven rebel. Cheers! Mike