Meet the Beatles for Real: 2023

Sunday, December 31, 2023

Happy New Year!

Wishing all of you a very Happy New Year! I can't wait to see what new Beatles things will happen in 2024.

Thursday, December 28, 2023

I love it when they're smiling

December 27, 1973 - 50 years ago Julian and Cynthia flew over to Los Angeles to spend time with John and May. These photos might not be from that exact day, but they still show what happened. Julian hadn't seen his Dad in many years and you can tell that he's nervous and a little uncomfortable. But by the end of the trip, Julian and John had a good time together and John didn't end contact with Julian ever again.

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Everybody's Talkin' 'bout Tommy Smothers.....

The Smothers Brothers have a place in Beatles history. Not only did they premiere several Beatles promo films, but they also had both George and Ringo on their program. And we can't forget that the Smothers Brothers were the group that John and Harry heckled and got in big trouble in LA. Tommy also was at the Bed-In in Montreal and was on the "Give Peace a Chance" song.

Sadly, Tommy Smothers passed away yesterday, December 26, 2023.

The holiday after the Holiday

December 26, 2023 -- They are off to have a relaxing time in St. Barts. Have fun you two!

McCartney-Harrison

Beatles Christmas Spectacular

Pipes of Peace

December 1983

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

First generation American Beatle fans wanted

Hi everyone!

Ten years ago I made a call for 1st generation American fans to answer a few questions about the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964. I received great answers to the questions and I was able to write a really fun article as a result. We are heading toward the 60th anniversary of this event and I would like to try again. I am asking the exact same questions that I asked in 2014 and would love to have as many American first-generation fans to answer them as possible. By answering these questions, you are giving me, Sara Schmidt permission to use your quotes in an article that I will be publishing on this site in February 2024 as well as any other article or book I may write in the future.

Here are the questions. You don't have to answer each question. I know that you might not remember all of the answers. Just answer the ones that you'd like.

1. When did you first hear the Beatles music? Did you like them right away?

2. Did you watch the Ed Sullivan Show specifically to see the Beatles?

3. What was your reaction (for example did you scream, dance, take pictures of the TV screen, cry, state in awe, etc).

4. What was the reaction of the adults in your house?

5. What was the reaction of everyone at school on Monday?

6. Who was your favorite Beatle then? Has it changed since 1964?

7. Anything else memorable about that day or that time that you'd like to share?

Please send your answers to meetthebeatlesforreal@gmail.com