Topic: Beatles pics (Read 402815 times)

KelMar · « **Reply #2160 on:** April 06, 2018, 12:47:18 AM »

Quote from: Mr Mustard on April 05, 2018, 01:37:26 AM

I'm very surprised that the above picture from 1966 seems unfamiliar to some.

It surprised me, too. But I like when that happens.

Hello Goodbye · « **Reply #2161 on:** April 07, 2018, 12:51:55 AM »

Well I never been to England
But I kinda like The Beatles...

KelMar · « **Reply #2162 on:** April 07, 2018, 01:37:21 AM »

^^^

Hello Goodbye · « **Reply #2163 on:** April 07, 2018, 01:49:43 AM »

What does it matter...

KelMar · « **Reply #2164 on:** April 07, 2018, 02:34:27 AM »

Hello Goodbye · « **Reply #2165 on:** April 07, 2018, 02:36:20 AM »

What does it matter.

nimrod · « **Reply #2166 on:** March 14, 2020, 02:02:11 PM »

https://twitter.com/BeatlesPeteBest/status/1238569029784256512?s=19

Colorized

Normandie · « **Reply #2167 on:** January 23, 2021, 03:57:48 PM »

Quote from: Helterskelter on December 07, 2007, 05:06:01 PM

A question... about "The Sheik Of Araby". After the line "at night, when you're asleep, into your tent I creep" George murmurs something like Arabic. I can't hear what exactly... Who can help me?

I'm going to resubmit this old question, 'cause it looks like it was never answered, and this bugs me every time I hear the song. Anyone know?

I did just find this on Wikipedia not sure if it has anything to do with what the Beatles were vocalizing:

In November 1936, Don Albert's band recorded the first version with the chant "with no pants on" between the lines of lyric. (Hm. Classy.)

Hello Goodbye · « **Reply #2168 on:** January 24, 2021, 12:38:18 AM »

Quote from: Normandie on January 23, 2021, 03:57:48 PM

Quote from: Helterskelter on December 07, 2007, 05:06:01 PM
A question... about "The Sheik Of Araby". After the line "at night, when you're asleep, into your tent I creep" George murmurs something like Arabic. I can't hear what exactly... Who can help me?

I'm going to resubmit this old question, 'cause it looks like it was never answered, and this bugs me every time I hear the song. Anyone know?

Yes. George says "Paul is dead."

Normandie · « **Reply #2169 on:** January 24, 2021, 03:27:56 PM »

Quote from: Hello Goodbye on January 24, 2021, 12:38:18 AM

Yes. George says "Paul is dead."

Har har. I'm slapping my knee, Barry!

zipp · « **Reply #2170 on:** January 24, 2021, 03:35:42 PM »

Quote from: Normandie on January 23, 2021, 03:57:48 PM

I'm going to resubmit this old question, 'cause it looks like it was never answered, and this bugs me every time I hear the song. Anyone know?

I did just find this on Wikipedia not sure if it has anything to do with what the Beatles were vocalizing:

In November 1936, Don Albert's band recorded the first version with the chant "with no pants on" between the lines of lyric.

What Don Albert and His Music shows is that the Sheik of Araby is essentially a comic number.

The Beatles kept the comic tradition going by interjecing "Not 'arf " after the line mentioned. This was actaully a catchphrase from DJ Alan Freeman.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26sl05YrP64" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26sl05YrP64</a>

Normandie · « **Reply #2171 on:** January 24, 2021, 06:36:54 PM »

Quote from: zipp on January 24, 2021, 03:35:42 PM

The Beatles kept the comic tradition going by interjecing "Not 'arf " after the line mentioned. This was actaully a catchphrase from DJ Alan Freeman.

Ohhh—thanks! I can "hear" it now. I had no idea, either, that that was a catchphrase of Alan Freeman.

The video you posted, unfortunately, showed up on my end as "Not Available."

zipp · « **Reply #2172 on:** January 24, 2021, 09:42:26 PM »

Quote from: Normandie on January 24, 2021, 06:36:54 PM

Ohhh—thanks! I can "hear" it now. I had no idea, either, that that was a catchphrase of Alan Freeman.

OK. Lewisohn says the Beatles would have heard Joe Brown sing The Sheik of Araby on TV.

Joe sang it later on a live album from 1963.

Funnily enough, and quite by chance, Joe says " Not 'arf " here during his introduction.

Alan Freeman was born in Australia but maybe he picked up "Not 'arf " when he came to London.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHZEjblSy0I" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHZEjblSy0I</a>

Normandie · « **Reply #2173 on:** January 24, 2021, 10:40:27 PM »

Quote from: zipp on January 24, 2021, 09:42:26 PM

Alan Freeman was born in Australia but maybe he picked up "Not 'arf " when he came to London.

Interesting! Thanks for sharing that video.

I must have not had enough coffee when I made my last post; I was thinking of American DJ Alan Freed.

zipp · « **Reply #2174 on:** January 24, 2021, 11:09:20 PM »

Quote from: Normandie on January 24, 2021, 10:40:27 PM

I must have not had enough coffee when I made my last post; I was thinking of American DJ Alan Freed.

Yeah, Alan Freeman was a very important DJ in Britain especially in the sixties. Everybody listened to his weekly chart shows on the radio.

His nickname was "fluff" and his other catchphrase was "Alright? Right! Stay bright!". It looks dumb written like that but he had such enthusiasm that it sounded great.

Here's a radio programme about him. It has contributions from Paul McCartney and Jimmy Page who have nothing but praise for him.

He created a whole style of exciting presentation, but never talked about himself. His programmes were always centred on the music

https://www.mixcloud.com/tunnicliffe1972/the-fluff-story-not-arf-bbc-radio-2-29-12-2001/

Hello Goodbye · « **Reply #2175 on:** January 25, 2021, 01:55:01 AM »

Thanks for that explanation, zipp. Do you have any idea what "Not arf" means?

Here in the US we had, and still have, Cousin Brucie with all of his catch phrases. Still remembered is Murry The K with all of his during The Beatles' first US tour in 1964.

Yes, "Not arf" is heard during the Decca Audition...

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NtpWzT3N2g" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NtpWzT3N2g</a>

We all know what happened on that fateful day, 1 January 1962...

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ennq4qR1Eg" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ennq4qR1Eg</a>

Normandie · « **Reply #2176 on:** January 25, 2021, 06:43:45 AM »

Quote from: zipp on January 24, 2021, 11:09:20 PM

Here's a radio programme about him. It has contributions from Paul McCartney and Jimmy Page who have nothing but praise for him.

Interesting! I've bookmarked that to listen to when I have time to pay the proper attention.

Quote from: Hello Goodbye on January 25, 2021, 01:55:01 AM

Thanks for that explanation, zipp. Do you have any idea what "Not arf" means?

I'm going to take a guess at this myself: a British- (cockney-) accented version of "Not half"?? That's how Yorkshire veterinarian author James Herriot wrote his dialogue.

zipp · « **Reply #2177 on:** January 25, 2021, 10:50:17 PM »

Quote from: Normandie on January 25, 2021, 06:43:45 AM

... a British- (cockney-) accented version of "Not half"??

Yes that's it, but I'm not entirely sure it's specifically London cockney (though cockneys certainly like using it).

It does indeed mean "Not half".

So if someone asks you if you like the Stones and you say "Not 'arf", it means you absolutely love the Stones.

Where I come from you could say, for example, "He isn't 'arf daft", meaning he's completely stupid.

It cropped up in a BBC comedy series from a few years ago called "It ain't half hot mum." meaning it's very hot indeed (the show took place in India).

It's worth watching for the different accents on display - scottish, cockney, urbane middle-class, upper-class etc.

The sergeant major is excellent.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAoafHR_ql4" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAoafHR_ql4</a>

Normandie · « **Reply #2178 on:** January 26, 2021, 12:52:26 PM »

That's so interesting, zipp; thanks for the information.

Quote from: zipp on January 25, 2021, 10:50:17 PM

Where I come from you could say, for example, "He isn't 'arf daft", meaning he's completely stupid.

I can think of one particular person who used to be in my life that example would apply to.

Quote from: zipp on January 25, 2021, 10:50:17 PM

It cropped up in a BBC comedy series from a few years ago called "It ain't half hot mum." meaning it's very hot indeed (the show took place in India).

Great! I will definitely be watching that soon, when I have time to appreciate it and not just skim through.

Moogmodule · « **Reply #2179 on:** March 17, 2022, 08:18:59 AM »

So rare to see a Beatle in any kind of sporting pursuit.

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