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Title: Who would you pick ?
Post by: nimrod on November 28, 2011, 11:27:43 PM
If all The Beatles were still alive and you won a prize of a dinner with one of them at theyre place ......which would you chose ?


This would be exptremely hard for me  ;D

Would love to spend and evening with Paul, talk songs, guitars, gear etc etc he seems an easy guy to get on with, then again George was so mystical and a lovely guy, nothing big headed about George AND imagine spending a few hours in Crackerbox Palace  ha2ha

Having thought so much about it I would have to pick John (my favourite Beatle) yes he could be a prick, but IMO he was the greatest Brit ever (I even rate him higher than Shakespeare) Ive loved him from the first time I saw him on TV as a young boy in 1964, so at the end of the day it would HAVE to be John for me.

I know I havent mentioned Ringo but he wouldnt be in the running for me as much as I like him..
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: KelMar on November 30, 2011, 04:33:54 AM
Gosh, this is a hard question! They all would be so interesting to talk to. If I knew for sure that John would be in a good mood I'd pick him. He was so funny and for some reason I've had several dreams where I'm talking to him and it's always been very nice.
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: BeatlesForever on November 30, 2011, 04:36:11 AM
If all The Beatles were still alive and you won a prize of a dinner with one of them at theyre place ......which would you chose ?


This would be exptremely hard for me  ;D

Would love to spend and evening with Paul, talk songs, guitars, gear etc etc he seems an easy guy to get on with, then again George was so mystical and a lovely guy, nothing big headed about George AND imagine spending a few hours in Crackerbox Palace  ha2ha

Having thought so much about it I would have to pick John (my favourite Beatle) yes he could be a prick, but IMO he was the greatest Brit ever (I even rate him higher than Shakespeare) Ive loved him from the first time I saw him on TV as a young boy in 1964, so at the end of the day it would HAVE to be John for me.

I know I havent mentioned Ringo but he wouldnt be in the running for me as much as I like him..

WOW mate, this is a tough question! It would have to be between John and George. I have to really think hard on this one.
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: nimrod on November 30, 2011, 06:44:12 AM
Gosh, this is a hard question! They all would be so interesting to talk to. If I knew for sure that John would be in a good mood I'd pick him. He was so funny and for some reason I've had several dreams where I'm talking to him and it's always been very nice.

I think the hardest thing about John would be how to shut him up for 5 minutes
 ha2ha

Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: Mairi on November 30, 2011, 06:51:24 AM
John because he wasn't a vegetarian.
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: nimrod on November 30, 2011, 07:02:27 AM
John because he wasn't a vegetarian.

 ;D
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: Taxgirl on November 30, 2011, 08:08:34 AM
John because he wasn't a vegetarian.

Paul, because he's a vegetarian.  ;D ;D (And lefhanded gemini - 3 things in common already!)

I'd love to meet all 4 because I love them all and they are all interesting to tak to. But if I had to pick 1.. It'd be George of course. :) U know why? Because if it was at his place, I'd meet Dhani too!  :P :P 8) ;D ;yes
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: Lennon93 on November 30, 2011, 01:25:34 PM
John greatest Brit ever? He is my idol, but how can you nimrod say this? I would put him in top 10, with 1. Newton (my proffesor calls him greatest man ever)and 2. Shakespeare

Anyway, my choice - John ofc!:)
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: Ovi on November 30, 2011, 01:47:30 PM
It would be Paul, just because of the fact that I like his personality more than the other's and I think the two of us could get along pretty well. But of course, I wouldn't mind any of them.  :)
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: Joost on November 30, 2011, 03:12:08 PM
John because he wasn't a vegetarian.

I don't see why eating with a vegetarian should be a problem for someone who isn't a vegetarian?
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: Mairi on November 30, 2011, 03:43:44 PM
I actually don't mind most vegetarian dishes, I was just being cheeky.

But seriously, I would love to have dinner with John and discuss philosophy while getting wine drunk.
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: Ovi on November 30, 2011, 04:14:11 PM
But seriously, I would love to have dinner with John and discuss philosophy while getting wine drunk.

 ha2ha That really sounds like fun!
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: nimrod on November 30, 2011, 09:09:01 PM
John greatest Brit ever? He is my idol, but how can you nimrod say this? I would put him in top 10, with 1. Newton (my proffesor calls him greatest man ever)and 2. Shakespeare

Anyway, my choice - John ofc!:)

He was actually voted 8th by the British public (But #1 for me)  ;D

100 Greatest Britons was broadcast in 2002 by the BBC. The programme was the result of a vote conducted to determine whom the United Kingdom public considers the greatest British people in history.[1][2] The series, Great Britons, included individual programmes on the top ten, with viewers having further opportunities to vote after each programme.[3] It concluded with a debate. All of the top 10 were dead by the year of broadcast.
The poll resulted in candidates including Guy Fawkes, who was executed for trying to blow up the Parliament of England; Oliver Cromwell who created a republican England; King Richard III, suspected of murdering his nephews; James Connolly, an Irish nationalist and socialist who was executed by the Crown in 1916; and a surprisingly high ranking of 17th for the former Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em star Michael Crawford. In addition to the Britons, some notable non-British entrants were listed, including two Irish nationals, the philanthropic musicians Bono and Bob Geldof. Furthermore, many candidates were from an era in which Britishness did not exist. The top 19 entries were people of English origin (though Sir Ernest Shackleton and Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, were both born into Anglo-Irish families when what is now the Republic of Ireland was part of the United Kingdom). The highest-placed Scottish entry was Alexander Fleming in 20th place, with the highest Welsh entry, Owain Glyndŵr, at number 23.[4] Sixty had lived in the twentieth century. The highest-ranked living person was Margaret Thatcher, who placed 16th.[5] Ringo Starr is the only member of The Beatles not on the list.
[edit]Top 10 on the list

They are as follows:

Sir Winston Churchill, (1874–1965), British politician, Prime Minister during World War II
Isambard Kingdom Brunel, (1806–1859), civil engineer, creator of Great Western Railway, and designer of numerous significant ships and bridges.
Diana Spencer (1961–1997), first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales (marriage 1981–1996), and mother of Prince William, now Duke of Cambridge, and Prince Harry of Wales
Charles Darwin (1809–1882), naturalist, originator of the theory of evolution through natural selection and author of On the Origin of Species.
William Shakespeare (1564–1616), English poet and playwright, thought of by many as the greatest of all writers.
Sir Isaac Newton (1643–1727), physicist, originator of the laws of classical mechanics and gravity.
Queen Elizabeth I of England (1533–1603), monarch (reigned 1558–1603)
John Lennon (1940–1980), musician with The Beatles, philanthropist, peace activist, artist
Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758–1805), naval commander
Oliver Cromwell (1599–1658), Lord Protector
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: BeatlesForever on November 30, 2011, 09:38:32 PM
Paul, because he's a vegetarian.  ;D ;D (And lefhanded gemini - 3 things in common already!)

I'd love to meet all 4 because I love them all and they are all interesting to tak to. But if I had to pick 1.. It'd be George of course. :) U know why? Because if it was at his place, I'd meet Dhani too!  :P :P 8) ;D ;yes

Hi Taxgirl! How are ya? I remember reading that Paul was a vegetarian, I guess that Marijuana is a vegetable too!  ha2ha Take care. 
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: tkitna on December 01, 2011, 01:35:23 AM
I'd pick Paul and ask him why he hung around those other three losers.
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: KelMar on December 01, 2011, 03:59:52 AM
I think the hardest thing about John would be how to shut him up for 5 minutes
 ha2ha

That would be a good thing because for once in my life I'd probably be unable to speak.  ;D
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: nimrod on December 01, 2011, 09:37:52 AM
That would be a good thing because for once in my life I'd probably be unable to speak.  ;D

 ha2ha
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: Gary910 on December 01, 2011, 06:04:24 PM
I'd pick Paul and ask him why he hung around those other three losers.

Todd... ever the cynic...

It would be a very hard choice, because they all would have great things to talk about and great stories. Sometimes the same story, told with different details.

After I beat myself up trying to make a decision, I would pick George. He is my favorite Beatle, just because of his sense of humor and his quiet nature. I think we would get along well.
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: Mairi on December 01, 2011, 07:13:23 PM
However, I must say, if given the choice about with whom I'd most like to smoke a joint, the answer would definitely be RINGO!
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: BeatlesForever on December 01, 2011, 09:10:06 PM
That would be a good thing because for once in my life I'd probably be unable to speak.  ;D

I can never picture you unable to speak!  ha2ha
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: KelMar on December 01, 2011, 09:16:29 PM
I can never picture you unable to speak!  ha2ha

It's a stretch, I know but it happens.  ;)
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: BeatlesForever on December 01, 2011, 09:23:45 PM
It's a stretch, I know but it happens.  ;)

Its called miracles!  ha2ha
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: nimrod on December 01, 2011, 11:54:21 PM
Todd... ever the cynic...

It would be a very hard choice, because they all would have great things to talk about and great stories. Sometimes the same story, told with different details.

After I beat myself up trying to make a decision, I would pick George. He is my favorite Beatle, just because of his sense of humor and his quiet nature. I think we would get along well.

I can dig exactly what your saying there Gary and wracked my brains about this question but at the end of the day John is the guy in the whole world of music that I dig the most so it would HAVE to be him..

I remember seeing them in like 64 on TV as a lttle kid, I was transfixed on John singing Please Please Me, just the way he looked, stood and the aura he gave off, such power.........it had a powerful effect on me from that day, I bugged my mum to death to get me a guitar for Christmas  ha2ha
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: KelMar on December 02, 2011, 12:00:10 AM
.........it had a powerful effect on me from that day, I bugged my mum to death to get me a guitar for Christmas  ha2ha

And the rest, as they say is history! They should have some kind of a registry for people who got into performing music as a result of seeing The Beatles on TV.
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: BeatlesForever on December 02, 2011, 12:02:40 AM
And the rest, as they say is history! They should have some kind of a registry for people who got into performing music as a result of seeing The Beatles on TV.

Every band that came during and after THE BEATLES wanted to be just like them if not better.
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: nimrod on December 02, 2011, 02:04:34 AM
And the rest, as they say is history! They should have some kind of a registry for people who got into performing music as a result of seeing The Beatles on TV.


he was still doing it years later, what a voice;

Dirty Mac - Yer Blues Rock and Roll Circus (Multi Angles) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvKkH0Vwxug#)

Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: KelMar on December 02, 2011, 04:21:35 AM
he was still doing it years later, what a voice;

I agree and what further sets him apart for me is his way with words. I know he didn't always use them kindly but if you can look past some of that he was brilliant. He makes me think; usually "what the hell does that mean?" and I like that.
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: BeatlesForever on December 02, 2011, 04:26:45 AM
I agree and what further sets him apart for me is his way with words. I know he didn't always use them kindly but if you can look past some of that he was brilliant. He makes me think; usually "what the hell does that mean?" and I like that.

John can sum up a whole lifetime in one song. "In My Life" is a perfect example.
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: Jema on February 15, 2012, 03:47:25 AM
I would love to have dinner with George because I'd love to talk with him about a bunch of stuff and I view him as being the most nicest and caring one - I figured this out because of all my dreams I've ever had about The Beatles or just George himself he's always nicest to me - I wouldn't be so nervous around George as I would be the others.This was a pretty hard choice though because I'd also love to have dinner with John but I'd rather with George just a tiny bit more.
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: Kaleidoscope_Eyes on February 16, 2012, 02:44:39 AM
John - he wouldnt be careful with what he will say.
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: Gary910 on February 16, 2012, 04:33:05 PM
It is interesting that Ringo is not a top pick amongst us.

Ringo has an attitude. He has a very, "Sod Off" attitude. He has a beautiful wife and a very content life. Why would he want to be bothered? He is so beyond things that he doesn't give autographs anymore. I think he is tired of being poked, prodded and worshiped. I think he does his tours because he likes playing with his friends and promoting his "Peace And Love" message.
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: Kaleidoscope_Eyes on February 17, 2012, 02:21:40 AM
My sister would have chosen Ringo, for the reasons you outlined Gary910... and others ;)
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: Hello Goodbye on February 17, 2012, 02:43:35 AM
Stu Sutcliffe.  I'd like to hear about this time in their lives...


(http://www.beatlesource.com/savage/1961/61.03.27%2007.02%20top%20ten/06%20unknown/2.jpg)


Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: Hello Goodbye on February 17, 2012, 02:45:40 AM
And why they're playing their guitars like Joni Mitchell.    ;D
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: Gary910 on February 17, 2012, 07:01:36 PM

([url]http://www.beatlesource.com/savage/1961/61.03.27%2007.02%20top%20ten/06%20unknown/2.jpg[/url])


I think I just figured out why Pete Best was fired. He is flipping us all the bird.
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: nimrod on February 17, 2012, 11:51:44 PM
when I look at that pic, it makes me wonder, if you'd gone up to that scruffy bunch of not very good wannabee musicians and said

 'you are going to be the biggest band in the world, and you are going to sell over a billion records'

I wonder what theyd have thought ....
Title: Re: Who would you pick ?
Post by: BeatlesAtTheirBest on February 19, 2012, 03:28:55 AM


Stu, just because he's the one I know the least about.