This was too good to pass up. This week’s celÂeÂbraÂtion of John Lennon’s life unearthed a priceÂless picÂture of The BeaÂtÂles preparÂing to take their iconÂic walk across Abbey Road. One detail worth pointÂing out: Sir Paul has yet to kick off his shoes.
Although takÂen back in 1969, tourists still flock to the same crossÂwalk today, hopÂing to snap a quick imiÂtaÂtive phoÂto before a car races by. You can watch the someÂtimes hair-raisÂing action on this great live webÂcam proÂvidÂed by Abbey Road StuÂdios. There’s obviÂousÂly more to see durÂing dayÂlight hours in the UK. Thanks to KotÂtke for flagÂging this…
BeaÂtÂles Box Sale: Just a heads up. We noticed that Amazon.com has deeply disÂcountÂed the remasÂtered BeaÂtÂles Box Sets. The Stereo Box Set now goes for $126.32 for 14 discs, and the Mono Box Set runs $129.99 for 12 discs. RespecÂtiveÂly, that’s 51% and 57% off list price, and it’s right in time for the holÂiÂday seaÂson…
Who is the woman in the phoÂto?
I bet the lady is Sir Paul’s mum, makÂing sure he has clean underÂwear, and is not going to go traipsÂing bareÂfoot across…but turned her head at the wrong moment.
As a writer, what I most valÂue about John Lennon when he’s interÂviewed is that this is clearÂly a man who is not an acaÂdÂeÂmÂic intelÂlecÂtuÂal but who respects thought and respects his own mind. It’s worth seeÂing the Dick Cavett interÂviews or readÂing the ones in book form.
Sir Paul my arse, let’s keep his head small and call him plain old Paul, eh?