Sam Leach - KEEP
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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
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Sam goodmorning sir, I have not received any reply as yet. When i wrote to HRM a couple of years ago about the Kings ring I own it took about 2-3 months to get a reply. Mel is my witness Sam, I did send it off. Please have mercy on me......dont lock me up in the Tower
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Hi everyone, Sam, I am glad to hear that you are hard at work on the writing! Keep it up!
I really don't have an opinion on Cliff Richard. I wouldn't know a thing about him except that my best friend liked him way back when he did some song with Olivia Newton John. Otherwise, I probably would not know who he was, except fro the few mentions in books on the Beatles. I hope everyone is having a good evening (or morning!)
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Hi All just another bump here for this thread, well i hope they don't wait till Paul dies before he gets the respect he deserves, isn't that how it always goes??
Have a good night everyone!! or Day!! Lol...
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Sam the Queen just wrote to me, I told you she was my friend ,all members please read...........will also email you the letter Sam From Buckingham Palace 19th Feb 2004 Dear Mr Ruello The Queen has asked me to thankyou for your letter of 8th January and for sending her a copy of the book The Life and Art of a Remarkable Artist by A E Stegmann. Her Magesty has noted your wish to nominate Mr Samuel Leach for an honour, and I am to inform you that recommendations for honours are made to Her Majesty by the Prime Minister. An Honors Nomination Form is enclosed with this letter which may be completed and returned to.. The Ceremonial Secretariat cabinet Office xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx yours sincerly Mr V Ruello Sonia Bonici Senior Correspondence Officer Sam its a big form ,Im filling it in now and I will send it to The Prime Minister of England.....I love you Sam ,I love you Jesus.....they all thought I was a lier and a nut.... Thankyou mum...vinny
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mikeskapla:
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
Hi Mike, I agree with you that Lennon is seen as the top Beatle from usic critics and magazine and the Rock N'Roll Hall Of Fame. I find it funny that the rebel image is considred cool by the critics. As Paul said in the interview with Chrissie Hynde when talking about his pot bust that people like a loser. I don't have anything against Lennon being on top or being other people's favorite Beatle but when it is at the expense of Macca I have a problem with it. It would be nice if the media bolster Macca's reputation while he is still alive to Lennon's equal. As Sam said because of John's death he has been elevated to iconic status. People don't like to speak ill of the dead. I would hope that critics and the media will coem around while Paul is still alive and bolster him up some more. Paul has been around longer and has more songs to his credit. Who knwos maybe after he goes he might get better recognition because of his wider catalog.
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Thanks Sam. IF that is what it means I don't like high society types either. I think there are some who work with me from what one lady told me. By the way speaking fo work that girl who quit had a baby boy a couple of weeks ago. I haven't seen her yet but somebody else said they will call her ont he weekend and tell her that I asked about her.
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Sam Im so excited for you, shes like my mum, ...im only sad Im not with you in England now to have a scotch and coke with you.....have one for me in spirit vince and mel...
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Ive emailed the letter to your web page Sam......vince
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Hi Vinny This is exciting news and the Royal letter heading of Buckingham Palace is really beautiful. And it looks great to see my name on the Queen's letter heading. I still doubt that it will happen as I'm quite sure Tony Blair wouldn't consider me worthy compared to other more deserving people ...but you never know. I will send Tony a copy of my book though. Just in case he has a brainstorm, heh, heh. I don't think for a moment anyone thought you were a nut or a liar. You're more a Don Quixote tilting at the impossible dream. And sometimes those dreams come true. Whatever happens thank you for your nice thoughts which I appreciate very much. Love to you and Mel. Cheers Sam.
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Sam, thankyou your welcome sir. Im filling it out tommorow theres 4 pages of questions....have faith in me Sam, Ive gotten this far.....the process will take within 18 months . or possibly end of this year. Anyway ,Im a pretty persuasive person and .....listen your not suppose to know anything .........When you send him the book dont say anything .. I'll leave you alone now Sam , my nickname is earthly angel, the members here hate it when I call myself this ..you sir are my inspiration and my earthly angel.......Godbless love Mel and Vince.
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Hi Vinny Earthy Angel is a great nickname..what's wrong with it ?? Thanks again mate...or should I say Don Quixote who BTW was one of my favourite characters when I first began to read Literature classics. Cheers. sam.
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Hi Paulfan Agree. If I had to sum up my observation -- Macca is considered very highly among big Beatle fans and inside Beatle critics. He fares very poorly relative to Lennon among average music fans who aren't per se big Beatle fans and music critics who aren't per se insider Beatle people. That's why as said I think Liverpool's Lennon dominated monuments I think has some impact to further the discrepancy with music fans who are not sophisticated enough to value Macca and most hear about Lennon's eminence so to them in my view the city just backs up what to them is a truism alas yeah Liverpool of course honors their favorite son -- the other Beatles were good but weren't Lennon, etc. I've heard Macca say in an interview years back that he's tired of reading every now and then rock critics saying that the Beatles were about Lennon and the others were his backing band. The only reason really why I harp on this point is in different forms and different fashions Macca does pick up on this stuff and its clear that it does bother him. As stated, in another post, one of the guys who produced the Beatles Anthology said in an interview that with the program he hoped will help Macca by talking about his contribution to the Beatles and he needed that. He said working with Macca it was clear to him that Macca was very aware that most of the public looks as Lennon as the guy and assume that he was the bigger song writer. Cheers! Mike
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Sam is up by 36 votes this morning. Cliff Richard was never big that I knew of here in the US. I don't think I've ever heard of anything he did. Paul certainly deserves more respect, even in Liverpool. It was exciting to sit in the Paul McCartney Auditorium at LIPA and to find the chair with my name on it, even if the play was so bad we left!
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Im a musician and songwriter and if people get upset at what im going to say well tough titties . Paul Mccartney was a superior songwriter to John. I have been clasically trained since the age of 7, and Pauls actual credited melodies changes , harmonic usages of voice and writing are in those days 20 years ahead of John.. Vince.
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Well said Vinny I think many on this thread, especially Mike, Paulfan and Tashi, agree that Paul had far more musical ability and creativity than John. And John himself often said as much. I suppose some people who write about the Beatles like to find an edge along the lines of moodyiness or look for items that have a rebellious edge verging on John's sardonic side. Sometimes being a little negative sells more papers....what can you do ?? Cheers Sam.
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Hi Swaying Daisy Nice to hear from you again and your comments on my writing. Hello Sam C, Maccascruff, Starr and Jen Thanks for bumping us up...and your votes. Love and hugs everyone. Sam xx