61

 


February 7, 1964, was 61 years ago.  It's hard for me to believe.  And in case you didn't know, I WASN'T alive on that date.  Although in some ways I wish I was.  I don't WANT to be older (I feel old enough most of the time), but I would have liked to have been alive that day.  Or maybe you should make those days, since it was 2 days later that the Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show.  (If you're not  old enough to know who that was, go ahead and Google it.  If you don't know who the Beatles are, then I have to wonder if you are human.  And you should probably stop reading this post right now...not that this one is going to be long.)

Yes, it was 61 years ago today that the Beatles landed on American soil.  The rest, as they say, is history.

The Beatles certainly changed history.  Though all might not agree; I'd say for the better.  Their music can be a salve to the soul.  It lifts us up when we are down.  (Just try to sit still while listening to "I Saw Her Standing There.")  They wrote and sang songs that made us think.  ("In My Life" for example.)  They wrote and sang songs of hope.  ("All You Need Is Love")  Despite the fact that two of their members have died and the two remaining are in their 80s, they are still relevant.  (They won a Grammy just last week!)

Whether you are a (die hard) fan or not, take time this weekend to celebrate with the Beatles.  Listen to their music.  I'd recommend With the Beatles  (or Meet the Beatles if you're listening to old US vinyl).  It really captures the essence of the time and the group.  If you're down it's sure to bring you up.  (At least I hope it does.)

This weekend let's celebrate and enjoy the music of the Beatles, because no matter what year it is, the Beatles are worth listening to.



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