While I was touring Paul McCartney's childhood home, the man who lives there (named John strangely enough) told me two fan stories.
The first one was his own meeting with Paul McCartney in 1967. He was at a park in Liverpool and spotted Paul, Jane and Martha walking around. He went up to Paul and talked to him and they both petted Martha at the same time (and his hand touched Paul's!). He didn't even think about asking for a photograph.
While looking around Paul's home, I noticed behind glass a fan photo of John Lennon and a teenaged girl from about 1968. I found it strange that Paul McCartney's house would have a photograph of John Lennon and a girl in it, so I asked the guide, John, about it. This is what he told me. After the McCartney's moved out of the house in 1964, the Jones family moved it and they had a teenage daughter who was a Beatles fan (can you just imagine that....your family moves into the house that Paul McCartney's just moved out of??? You would still be getting his mail!) Anyhow one day in 1968, she saw John Lennon standing outside of Mendips looking at his old home. She went home and got her camera and something for John to sign and told him that she lives in Paul's old house and could she have a photo. John said yes and that is the fan photo that I wish you all could see because John looked great in it, that was on display at Paul McCartney's childhood home. The is on loan there from the daughter.
Great story about John. Hopefully one day somebody can get a snap of that picture on the net. Looks like you had a great time, must have been amazing to have visited all those Beatles locations!
ReplyDeleteI know that this story has been debunked in one of the more recent posts.....but even though the photo has been identified as being from the MMT fan club party, perhaps the story is true, just moved one year later.....didn't John and Yoko visit Liverpool on their way to Scotland? And somehow the story got confused with the earlier photo? (Just trying to give Custodian John the benefit of the doubt!)
ReplyDeleteThis is the single most EMBARRASSING thing that happened to me on this blog. I just took that guy's word for what he said because he was the guy in charge of Paul's house. He wouldn't just make up a Beatles story. It wasn't too long after this that John got fired for being drunk on the job. This makes me wonder if he was drunk when he told me the whole story about the Jones daughter. When I went back to Paul's house this past summer, there was a new custodian and the photo of John and the girl was no longer there! I hope to see it again someday.....
DeleteSince we know that "they" lie like they breathe, I wouldn't believe any public explanation of why John the custodian was fired. I'd use my own logic, all independent information that I can gather, and see if the puzzle pieces fit. So much is being disclosed now, the truth about Paul McCartney will likely be coming to the surface soon.
DeleteI went to the same house in 2013 John was there then but there was no picture in the house then of John and a girl. There were pictures on the wall of Mike and Paul plus the mis matched wall paper but no picture. As for John embarrassing you, I believe you have embarrassed yourself in making this up just for some content for you site. I don't believe there ever was a picture there. there is no evidence or proof from you to prove otherwise.
ReplyDeleteWow Unknown---you win for the most offensive comment. You obviously don't know me. I have no reason to make up content for this site. I don't get paid or make any money from it. I do it for myself and if along the way it makes other people happy---good!
DeleteI know what I saw in 2010. It was a photograph in color of John and a girl from the Magical Mystery Tour party. John had sideburns and was wearing an orange button that didn't say anything. It was located in a glass case that had other Beatles things in it. I am not crazy. To quote John Lennon, "I saw the photograph." I too went back in 2013 and you are correct, the photograph was not there. The entire case actually was no longer there. The custodian, John had lost his job later in 2010 and a woman was there at that time and did not know anything about the photo.
I am not sure I am supposed to prove that it was there. Since you were there, you know that they did not allow photos to be taken and even take cameras away from you at the door. Why this is so embarrassing to me is because Mark Lewishon got involved. It is embarrassing to me that I posted a false story and the world's leading Beatles expert heard about it and investigated it himself. Maybe I can have him write something to say that the photo was really there?
The thing is---this was written in 2010. I had this blog for a little over a year and I was still learning. It was a huge learning experience for me and taught me a valuable lesson that I need to do a bit of investigative work before I post things on this blog.
well it seems you're the LIAR because John hasen't worked there since 2011, probably even before that in 2010 when they say he was fired, maybe if you really did research you would see he left because he IS THE ORIGINAL PAUL MCCARTNEY !! 2013 ? show me proof you met him in 2013 when no one has heard from John Halliday or his family members since 2011
DeleteJohn here is known to be a character and really it's just nice to be able to see Paul's old digs isn't it
ReplyDeleteStupid question, probably, but may I ask what your height is? I'm rather interested in John Halliday's height and he appears to be as tall as you are, so... I'll be visiting Liverpool later this year and of course, John doesn't work at Forthlin anymore. I might ask around and see if I can find him. Sounds like an interesting bloke to speak to, even if he may have a bit of a wild imagination...
ReplyDeleteI am 5'6" with shoes on. I realize that there is some bizarre "Paul is Dead" thing going on with this John fellow and my post. I don't understand it one bit. Somebody somewhere is reading WAY too much into it. I am not sure if that John still lives in Liverpool. Hopefully he got help for his alcohol problem and has found a new job. Have fun in Liverpool--lovely city full of lovely people.
Deletehe left because people with a brain realized he is Paul Mccartney !!!! The original Paul , he's married to Dot Rhodes who IS PAUL'S LONG TIME GIRLFRIEND IN THE 60'S & they had 4 children . He was a casual drinker. not a drunk in any way shape or form. People realized he had the bowling ball shaped head, a mole on his right cheek, a mole on his right sideof his nose, the mopehead scar on his upper lip all matches both PAUL & JOHN , this man is the original Paul , all the rumors were true, Paul wasn't dead , maybe with the beatles he was dead, but his life wasn't taken. He is alive & for whatever reasons left the band, they replaced John too when Paul left , John also retired ,look up Colin Unwin & watch the videos' CYNTHIA CONSPIRACY on You Tube did fantastic work & proved Paul is 100% John Haliday the man who came back to home in 1997 (30 years after leaving the Beatles)
Deletethat guy said he met John in 2013, well that's impossible as the man vanished after everyone realized he was Paul McCARTNEY !!!!!!!!! The guy we know to be him is not the PAUL from 1962-1966 , i am a 37 year musician & i assure you, they are 2 different people from the Paul in 1962-1966 & Paul 1967-to present , pAUL NEVER LOOKED AT his hands when he played the bass. i mean hardly ever, Billy Shears Campbell looks every 5 seconds to see where he's at . the posture, the style, totally 2 different players & Billy was 2-1/2 inches taller than original PAUL
DeleteShould I delete this old post? I really don't want to be involved in any Paul is dead theories. I am 100% sure that the Paul I saw in concert this summer in Iowa is the same Paul that was born in Liverpool. I did not post this to get involved in any myths about Paul McCartney or get wrapped up about this John fellow that once worked at Paul's childhood home. I just wanted to share something after my first time going to Liverpool in 2010.
DeletePictures can be rearranged. it looks to me that Paul didnt die in a crash. he ruined his legs, peeled his scalp back and had a lot of surgery then changed his name and let himself be replaced. hes friends with Julian and married his sweetheart. Shears has been Paul longer than Paul. my curiousity is what has this real Paul been doing all this time or did it take this long to recuperate?
DeleteSara - you have a lovely site here so do delete this as you do not need the nonsense factor that is appearing
DeleteIs this all serious??? I think someone is playing some sort of a joke on me!
Deletego see miles mathis pdf on paul having a twin.
ReplyDeleteIt is INSANE that I am somehow roped into a PID theory or whatever you want to call it.
DeleteI began reading it because I know that Miles' work is deep on details and he's very thorough, but I haven't finished it yet. I watched a video based on Miles' work on the Tate Murders (Charles Manson), then found Miles' article and revisited the story -- fascinating -- so much symbolism.
Deletehi does anyone know where John Halliday is these days?
ReplyDeleteprobably in a pub somewhere
DeleteYes he’s now a Paul McCartney impersonator called Faul lol
ReplyDeletehttp://mileswmathis.com/paul8.pdf
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the funniest things I have ever read. I am telling the truth about everything I have said and yes Mark Lewishon investigated it for me.
Delete"Keep in mind, I wrote Taxman." -George Harrison
DeleteHe married his old sweetheart? It looked obvious to me that he was in love with John. And I was wondering if that's the real John married to Yoko?
DeleteI'm just now finding this conversation. About a week ago I just read a comment I guess cuz I'm a commentator about Paul and faul. And sure enough it is obvious there are different people. It's obvious that man is the real Paul which made me happy to see that he was alive. I have so many questions if there's anybody here.
ReplyDeleteIts a long and winding sad story, really is it not?
DeleteDifferences from early on.
Colonel Tom employed the Shreveport lad. So, Captain Space and Solar Sue saw.
Pick up the bags, get in the limo. One sweet dream. More to follow, Revere and Rascal.
This boy, the cousin curator,
Blackbird, not the Campbell.
This Machiavell(ian) play has been clever, and bloody. George beget Tara, by leaving. Then Pearl, what of She? Saga after saga. Orchestrated by mind guerrillas. The Who knew. It's all in the music. Who are you? I'm very tall...
Rock and Roll stars go to Germany early. London later.
There. Now my advice is,
Let it be. JPM was Love.
I have hope that John Halliday is the real JPM. His replacement, William “Billy” Wallace Shepherd is 5 years older and wants people to know who he is through a ghost writer, since he says he is nearing the end of his days. It’s all on www.billyshears.com
ReplyDeleteIs this an April Fool's joke a little early?
DeleteYou really are lost...it's embarrassing.
DeleteYeah and I'm the Easter Bunny
DeleteHas anyone found John Halliday yet?
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