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Happy New Year Beatle Fans! I hope you all have a safe and healthy 2023. I hope we have a lot of Beatle fun to be had in the upcoming year.
My new book, Dear Beatle People: The Story of The Beatles North America Fan Club will be published in February or March, so that is really exciting. And who knows what else the year will bring?
Cheers to 2023!
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Sad news tonight that journalist Barbara Walters has passed away. I have always seen her are a pioneer as a women's journalist. She did things that typically only men had been allowed to do before and made a name for herself. She became known as the woman that could make any interviewee cry. I know I watched plenty of her interviews over the years and watched her on 20/20 with Hugh Downs. I lost a little respect for her when she interviewed John Lennon's murderer in prison, but I also knew that she was doing a job, and interviewing killers was part of that job. I just hated that she gave him publicity. I thought her original idea for The View television show was good. To have women of all different ages, races, beliefs, and backgrounds sit around a table and discuss the topics of the day and then have those women interview famous actors and musicians was something that had never been done on daytime television in the 1990s. Sadly, I think the program has now strayed far away from her initial idea, and I haven't watched it in at least a decade.
In 1981 Barbara Walters was the first person to speak to a Beatle after John's murder. Her interview with Ringo Starr remains one of the lasting interviews from that time to really display how the world felt after John's death (yes, she made Ringo cry).
The craziest thing was discovered when Paul started dating Nancy Shevell. Barbara Walters casually says something on The View about how Nancy is her cousin! Suddenly Ms. Walters is part of Paul's extended family. She always stands out in the photos of Paul and Nancy's wedding because she wears a stunning red outfit.
My deepest condolences go out to all of Barbra Walter's family and friends during this challenging time.
December 31, 1982
For many years, Paul and Linda would ring in the New Year in Liverpool with Paul's extended family members. 40 years ago they were in a pub in Wirral with family and friends. (And some fans that couldn't resist getting photos and a autographs).
So this was the first time I ever met Paul in August 1968. This was at Abbey Road in what was then called EMI Studios. I’ll never forget the sound of the Aston Martin engine as he drove into the car park – in those days, you could stand inside the car park. I had a gift for him, so I got myself front and centre – you can see the back of my blonde head directly in front of him. To this day, I still get a thrill when I see/hear an Aston. My friend and I met him several times back then and have many memories, but the first time, despite the crowd, was very special. The photo was taken by my Mate’s penpal, John.
Thank-you Sheryl, for allowing me to share your story and photo.
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| Photos taken by Mike McCartney |
Who knew that a moped, the moon and a doctor stinking of gin would become an important part of Paul McCartney's life history?
*to the person that is going to comment: Yes I am aware that I am using the tag "car accident" when it was a moped accident.*
Wishing all of the viewers of Meet The Beatles...For Real, a very Happy Christmas! Thank you for your kindness and for allowing MTBFR to be a pleasant little Beatle place on the Internet. I hope all who celebrate have a wonderful Christmas with family and/or friends.
War is over (if you want it)
Sara S.
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