How Did YOU Discover The Beatles?

[Moogmodule]

Welcome Moogmodule! Sounds like we have something in common. I also have my older siblings to thank for my love of the Beatles. I have a lot of those little memories too, like peeking into my brother's bedroom while he and his buddy were listening to "Ticket to Ride". Glad you've joined us!

Thank you for the welcome from both you and Hello Goodbye. Glad to be here. It's an apt time to join. Christmas is a Beatle-y time of year for me. As well as my aforementioned anecdote on the Hey Jude Xmas present, my middle brother often got Beatles albums for Christmas. I still recall the back cover of Revolver sitting on the floor after he'd opened it. Such a great album and front and back cover.  I should add I think it was a few years old when he got it. More late than mid sixties. I'm not quite that old. Yet.

[Normandie]

Welcome to the forum, Moogmodule! 

[Dcazz]

Welcome!

[KeepUnderCover]

I grew up listening to their music. I'm in my early 30s and my mom has always been a Beatles fan. She saw them live in concert twice in the 60s when they were still touring.

[Cableye]

When I was 13 I saw them on a Jack Paar talk show--not the Tonight Show--late in December 1963. One look, one listen and I was intrigued.

[Hello Goodbye]

When I was 13 I saw them on a Jack Paar talk show--not the Tonight Show--late in December 1963. One look, one listen and I was intrigued.

And here it is...


The Beatles



Welcome to the Forum, Cableye!

[KelMar]

When I was 13 I saw them on a Jack Paar talk show--not the Tonight Show--late in December 1963. One look, one listen and I was intrigued.

Welcome to the forums Cableye! It's always nice to meet someone who was lucky enough to be there when Beatlemania was happening. Well, I guess it's still happening, especially this year,but you know what I mean!

[RZ]

Hello everyone. I'm glad I found your forum. I have been a Beatles fan most of my life. I first saw them on Sullivan. In 1966 I had the privilege to see them live in concert. Then in 93 I saw the McCartney tour. Back in the day I could tell you most lyrics, but now I'm not so sure. The Beatles helped shape my musical life.

I look forward to reading the other threads. This is a great find. Cheers, Ron

[Hello Goodbye]

Welcome to the Forum, Ron.  Now it's your forum too!

[Mairi]

I love stories from people who were fans back in the '60s.

[Hello Goodbye]

It certainly was a bit different then, Mairi.  Imagine what it was like being a fan back in 1964 when we didn't know what was ahead with Rubber Soul, Revolver, and so on.  Each new LP release was a quantum leap forward.  And it seemed that civilization followed with clothing, music and hair.

[Bobber]

Welcome all newbies!

[RZ]

It certainly was a bit different then, Mairi.  Imagine what it was like being a fan back in 1964 when we didn't know what was ahead with Rubber Soul, Revolver, and so on.  Each new LP release was a quantum leap forward.  And it seemed that civilization followed with clothing, music and hair.

It was a very strange time in the late 60's early 70's.  When The Beatles broke America, it was like a new awakening.  I was just a child but it made me want to learn to play drums, then guitar, then bass and keys.  My parents bought me "Beatles Boots" one year for Christmas.  I wanted to grow my hair, but in high school we had to participate in ROTC (playing army).  But my senior year, I never cut my hair again.  By my sophomore year in college, my hair was touching my shoulders.  I wanted to be like The Beatles.  With every new year came a new Beatles album.  I couldn't wait to buy it.  I still have them all.  Sgt Peppers was released in 67 and completely knocked me out.  First time one song blended in to another.  Everyone was talking about it.   I was still a young high school student and in a band.  We played more Beatles songs than anything else.

For me I'm glad to see the next generation still enjoying The Beatles.  My kids had no choice but to love them since I played Beatles albums pretty much every day.  It is such a pleasure to find others still recognizing The Beatles for what they brought to this planet.  They changed music forever! 

[KelMar]

Welcome RZ! Like others have said it's great to get to know people who got to experience Beatlemania and all the rest firsthand.

[Kagome]

I work For Toshiba EMI & Capitol EMI And Older Sister love the Beatles too when I was growing up