I watched Macca on TV doing his Liverpool concert on Sunday night, and love him or not, the encore launched into the ultimate Beatles/Lennon classic, ‘A Day in the Life’.
It cracked me up that he forgot his own lyrics in the middle 8 of the song, which was possibly forgiveable when he launched into ‘Give Peace a Chance’, however, whatever you think of the ‘Fab 4’, could this possibly be the only time this iconic song has ever been performed live in any shape or form, maybe Lennon did it in some of his concerts, I doubt it, but who knows.
It was interesting to see Yoko and Mrs Harrison clapping and singing along with some of the songs, all is forgiven I guess.
By: PMN - 5th June 2008 at 00:37
That’s the diference beween the punters and the pros….they get paid NOT to forget the lyrics.:D
I refer to my previous comment regarding Autocue. 😉
Paul
By: J Boyle - 4th June 2008 at 22:48
Don’t you ever make mistakes? Paul
That’s the diference beween the punters and the pros….they get paid NOT to forget the lyrics.:D
By: steve rowell - 3rd June 2008 at 23:58
I saw the Beatles in concert in 1964..couldn’t hear a thing for girls screaming and wetting their pants..but it’s an experience I’ll never forget
By: PMN - 3rd June 2008 at 17:53
C’mon man, wer’e talking one of histories greatest songs here, I can remember all the lyrics, ok I’m not standing in front of a multitude of people and attempting to perform it
You’re right… You’re not standing in front of a multitude of people attempting to perform, and that’s precisely the reason your criticism makes no sense! You have no idea exactly how easy it is to make mistakes, whether the gig makes you nervous or not. I’ve played to 10,000 people and forgot notes in songs I’ve played lots of times. I’ve played to 3.5 million people on live TV and made mistakes in songs I’ve played lots of times. Even the world’s greatest make mistakes sometimes because as I say, musicians are only human.
Don’t you ever make mistakes? I’d love to say I never do but frankly, I’m just not that good. 🙂
Paul
By: Pete Truman - 3rd June 2008 at 16:32
Why did it crack you up? You’d be amazed at how many very serious bands have their own lyrics scrolling on autocue in front of them throughout the entire concert. Musicians are only Human. 🙂
Paul
C’mon man, wer’e talking one of histories greatest songs here, I can remember all the lyrics, ok I’m not standing in front of a multitude of people and attempting to perform it, but he was only doing his own bit, perhaps Yoko, who was in the audience, had put the evil eye o
By: bazv - 3rd June 2008 at 12:20
I’ve always been a big fan of the Beatles..but for some reason i could never take to McCartney or Ringo as solo artists..Lennon and Harrison yes.. but i’m afraid the other two leave me cold
I agree!! I do have one macca dvd,but I got it for the other musicians in the band… Dave Gilmour,Iain Paice and Mick Green(pirates guitarist) excellent!!
didnt think much of the bass player though:rolleyes:
cheers baz
By: steve rowell - 3rd June 2008 at 11:49
I’ve always been a big fan of the Beatles..but for some reason i could never take to McCartney or Ringo as solo artists..Lennon and Harrison yes.. but i’m afraid the other two leave me cold
By: PMN - 3rd June 2008 at 11:41
Why did it crack you up? You’d be amazed at how many very serious bands have their own lyrics scrolling on autocue in front of them throughout the entire concert. Musicians are only Human. 🙂
Paul
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