This time of year -- you think about family and the important part family plays in your life. Family no longer means just people who are blood relatives. Look at the Beatles -- look at these photos and tell me these people aren't family. I think that is part of what we love so much about the Beatles. Besides the amazing music -- the members were all like brothers. And over the years that extended to wives and children. I love how even while George has been gone for over 20 years, Olivia is always included in Beatles events. There is a recent recording by Mary McCartney backstage at the O2. She shows Ringo and Paul chatting and then pans over to see Olivia Harrison sitting on the couch, and Mary says something about "my favorite lady, Olivia." That is what family is about.
We are all part of the global Beatles family. These four guys have brought all of us together to have a connection to one another. Some of you have made the best friends you have ever had because of the Beatles. And I know that if I met any of you reading this, we could be friends because we have the Beatles in common.
This Christmas Eve, I hope you get to spend time with your family- whatever that means to you in your life. Your family could be your spouse and children, your parents, grandparents, best friends, or your Beatles buddies.
There is so much strife in the world right now -- let's decide to spread peace and love this season.
Sara, you are so right. I remember reading in an article many, many years ago about people who are living Beatle lives, having Beatle children. I met my wife because of them, our nineteen-year-old daughter owes her life to them. One of her favourite songs is "Savoy Truffle".
ReplyDeleteWith John gone, and George as well, the burden falls more onto all of our shoulders to carry on and create the world we all want. Often we fall short (2025 will be a terrible example of that), but every generation hears their music, is inspired, and the hope is carried on.
Christmas is the time to remember those that are gone from our lives, and look to the future anyway. Peace and love. Imagine.