Fans over 50?
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I am one. I grew up to the Beatles music and stood in awe as they captured the world with their wits and music. Tho I was a young adolescent at the time, I knew just how special they were. Unfortunately, I was never able to see them live as a band. I missed John altogehter, but did see George in the late 70's, Ringo a few years ago on his All Star Tour and I see Paul whenever I can. God bless em all!
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liverpoolbride:
Wonderful, two replys! Thanx, yankeefan7, I was thrilled to be at the Halifax show. Didn't think it would ever happen after all these yrs. A memory that will last as long as I live! In my case, I was 13 when the beatles first came into the spotlight. And all the girls had a crush on "the cute one" but I had a special claim on Paul, I was born on his 9th birthday! It was as if I didn't quite believe that he was a real person until he walked up to the edge of the stage and smiled my way! I froze like a deer caught in the headlights, I wasn't sure what todo, so I just stood there in shock! SORRY PAUL!!
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My older brother was born on McCartney's birthday (June 1
also but he is a big Brian Wislon fan. My wife is one of those young girls who had a "crush" on the "Cute Beatle"
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I'm 50. I remember watching the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show. We got dressed up in our dresses with the poofy petticoats so we could dance while watching. My mother was quite young when she had us (she's the same age as Paul), so it was excitement all around.
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Yes, I'm one!
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I am 57 & have been a fan (Beatles & Paul) since I was 12 years old, I have not seen paul in concert since Liverpool in 2003! so I am hoping he tours at home soon moira
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Well, i think i can probably beat you all. Am i the oldest person on here? I am 60+ 7 months old and have been a Beatles/Paul fan for 46+ years. I can still remember the moment when i first heard Please Please Me (i was a bit late catching on, as can't recall Love Me Do until later), at the Youth Club i attended. I was hooked, got the Please Please Me LP (Album) and never looked back. I did the lot, joined the fan club, bought every record etc. Sadly, never saw the Beatles. Queued for tickets in Wolverhampton(should have been at school) waited outside the 'Gaumont' in Birmingham with hundreds of other hopeful's for a glimpse of them. BUT, got to see Paul 3 times, which made up for my past disappointments big time. I am proud to be a Paul fan and I tell everyone that i am.
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jennywren:
I am one. I grew up to the Beatles music and stood in awe as they captured the world with their wits and music. Tho I was a young adolescent at the time, I knew just how special they were. Unfortunately, I was never able to see them live as a band. I missed John altogehter, but did see George in the late 70's, Ringo a few years ago on his All Star Tour and I see Paul whenever I can. God bless em all!
I saw George on the "Dark Horse" tour and it was ok, his voice was in bad shape. (very hoarse). I was very lucky to be at the Elton John concert when John showed up many years ago at MSG. I have seen McCartneyabout 5 times and loved everyone. Unfortunately, never got around to seeing Ringo.
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I join the Saga brigade next year......don't know whether to post one of these.....
.....or one of these.....
Either way there's a whole band of crumblies on this board all old enough to remember the boys and Macca in full flight and in B&W. And let's be honest there are a few on here who probably went to Rudolph Valentino's funeral......
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You people are the luckiest in the world to have been alive in such a gear fab era!
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I am 56 and proud of it, still going to concerts and riding my horse. I am going to see Paul this week at Fenway, my other favorite thing to do, and I hope he gets to see my sign!! I have field seats so I can hope! I have been to many of his concerts including the Boston Garden when I was 12, 20 minutes on stage and people passing out and it was crazy, I was having a blast. I too remember watching the Ed Sullivan show. My parents always told me it wouldn't last, I wish they had lived to see that they are still a part of my life. Bring on the concert in Boston, I will be there with my Beatle tattoos' and all.
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I'm one. Macca was tremendous in DC last night. I thought it was the best concert of his that I've ever seen. That goes back to Wings and all the other tours. And I've seen them all in the US. He was awesome.
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david mitchelson:
I join the Saga brigade next year......don't know whether to post one of these.....
.....or one of these.....
Either way there's a whole band of crumblies on this board all old enough to remember the boys and Macca in full flight and in B&W. And let's be honest there are a few on here who probably went to Rudolph Valentino's funeral......
I vaugely remember wings.
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Moggy You 'vaguely remember Wings'....
We're more or less the same age surely and I remember muffin the mule......got 6 months for it!.....
So you should have some 'vague' recollections of the late 60's at least surely. When are you due your Saga brochure?......
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I'm not over 50 as I am only 21
but I've been a fan of The Beatles/Paul since I was 13.
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hihopes1964:
You people are the luckiest in the world to have been alive in such a gear fab era!
There were many "much younger"people waiting at the gates at Halifax commons...they mostly looked at me as if I were insane, a old person sleeping out and trying to act like a teen! NO, that's just what I had to do to get to see Paul and hear Paul in person. I'd do it all again...don't care what anybody thought of me!!! I was too young when The Beatles were touring to get to see them LIVE and then I had children to raise and had to put all my dreams on hold, well, all the children are grown and gone. I finally got to see Paul(not John or George) and not Ringo...yet! My oldest son thinks I'm a "kickass cool mom" Thanx James!
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david mitchelson:
Moggy You 'vaguely remember Wings'....
We're more or less the same age surely and I remember muffin the mule......got 6 months for it!.....
So you should have some 'vague' recollections of the late 60's at least surely. When are you due your Saga brochure?......
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aaaaah...yeah!
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liverpoolbride:
hihopes1964:
You people are the luckiest in the world to have been alive in such a gear fab era!
There were many "much younger"people waiting at the gates at Halifax commons...they mostly looked at me as if I were insane, a old person sleeping out and trying to act like a teen! NO, that's just what I had to do to get to see Paul and hear Paul in person. I'd do it all again...don't care what anybody thought of me!!! I was too young when The Beatles were touring to get to see them LIVE and then I had children to raise and had to put all my dreams on hold, well, all the children are grown and gone. I finally got to see Paul(not John or George) and not Ringo...yet! My oldest son thinks I'm a "kickass cool mom" Thanx James!
Your story sounds like mine - except I wasn't too young to see the Beatles when they were touring - I just lived in flyover country and they never came to Oklahoma. At that time, Dallas seemed like a million miles away. (Although, my daughters have never told me I was a 'kickass cooll mom'!) I was 17 when the Beatles were on Ed Sullivan. I would never have thought Paul would come to OKC and now he's coming to Tulsa as well! LIFE IS GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I'm 57. I never saw the Beatles, but I did see them on Ed Sullivan on February 9, 1964. I have seen Paul and Ringo each numerous times. I enjoyed it immensely. I don't get as wild and crazy as I used to, but I enjoy it every bit as much.
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I will be 54 on Sunday, remember Beatlemania, Pepper, etc. going out and buying McCartney when it came out in 1970 on vinyl when I was 15. I know its trite but he has provided the soundtrack of my life. No one better than Paul.