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Kevin:
Was watching Anthology last night and thought that John looks really uncomfortable on stage. He doesn't seem to have any real stage presence (?), while the other 3 (especially Paul) seem to have real charisma.
And the way John stands really bugs me. It looks so uncool. Is there any reason he did that?
And I find his little spastic acts embarrassing (but I guess the world was different then). I think that it was probably a cover for his nerves though. Maybe.

Bobber:
Maybe he felt uncomfortable on stage because he couldn't see a thing. He should have worn his glasses, but he thought that wasn't cool. The way he stands, he leans over somewhat, like he's standing at the bar. Pulls up his shoulders and stands firm.
His spastic acts had been a part of his repertoire for a long long time. There are a lot of pictures with John acting this way. I think he just didn't know how to handle with spastic people and that didn't get better when they were brought in by hundreds at the front line at almost any beatles-concert. He just couldn't cope with it.

Kevin:

--- Quote from: Bobber ---. The way he stands, he leans over somewhat, like he's standing at the bar. Pulls up his shoulders and stands firm.
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I hear ya. I meant more the way he stands with his legs apart, knees bent, front on to the mike. Looks like he's had an accident. :)

Bobber:
I know from singing lessons that in fact it is correct to stand like this: legs apart and knees bent. I doubt if John ever took lessons, maybe he heard it somewhere and thought it might work out ok. I agree that the way he does it, it looks somewhat silly and not natural.

Indica:
the way he stands - uncool?

It is so characteristic...

and sorry to say, but very cool!

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