And absolutely wonderful column befitting a very notable occasion in music history. As usual, your comments and commentary are vivid witty and every day.
I was introduced to the Beatles literally as a toddler, and remember feeling unsettled when, at the age of seven, my older brother stormed into my room and told me that the Beatles had changed their name to Sgt. Peppers
Lonely Hearts Club Band. Their music,lore, and incredible influence have been part of my life for more than five decades. Thanks Alexandra for once again bringing it to life.
I was introduced to the Beatles literally as a toddler, and remember feeling unsettled when, at the age of seven, my older brother stormed into my room and told me that the Beatles had changed their name to Sgt. Peppers
Lonely Hearts Club Band. Their music,lore, and incredible influence have been part of my life for more than five decades. Thanks Alexandra for once again bringing it to life.
"Ahead of the New Jersey primary election, residents seem dazed and disaffected" how about disgusted and fed up!
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I know I'm late on this, but it would have been nice if on Friday there would be mention of the Salute to Israel Parade. I find it very insulting that before the weekend I found next to nothing on that. The parade despite being a short one is very highly attended and there are numerous Jewish groups and organizations that participate in them. As usual, this parade goes under the radar by a lot of the media making it the WNBA of parades.
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Pirates avast Mets
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Re charging cars to get into Manhattan: Michael Bloomberg called it "congestion pricing," it was a good idea then, and it's even better now that our streets are much more congested, clogged as they are with Uber and other car services. The old excuse, that charging a fee to drive into Manhattan would hurt poor people, was silly then, and I hope no one resurrects it now. If you are driving into Manhattan, you're not poor. The rest of us take the train.
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ALL YOU REALLY NEED
Paul McCartney will be performing at Brooklyn's Barclays Arena Sept. 21. A ticket for a bottom row seat--closest to the stage--may require a loan from Barclays Bank--$1757.
All you need is dough
La la la la.
All you need is dough
La la la la.
All you need is dough. dough, dough, dough,
All you really need is dough!
Paul McCartney will be performing at Brooklyn's Barclays Arena Sept. 21. A ticket for a bottom row seat--closest to the stage--may require a loan from Barclays Bank--$1757.
All you need is dough
La la la la.
All you need is dough
La la la la.
All you need is dough. dough, dough, dough,
All you really need is dough!
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Leon - Just wonderful!
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Thanks, songmeister Freddie.
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THE RAIN IT RAINETH MAYBE
"I think it's raining,' she said,
And of course that's her prerogative.
My reply: "I think it's not--
Do you think I'm being negative?"
"I think it's raining,' she said,
And of course that's her prerogative.
My reply: "I think it's not--
Do you think I'm being negative?"
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As an avid Beatles fan, I can never get enough of their history. And as an avid fan of your column, you always set the bar exceedingly high, Alexandra. Your New York angle on this one has surpassed your best and my wildest expectations...how about a feature article next?
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Wendy--
At the time I favored the Rolling Stones (you had to be a fan of one or the other) because they appeared more "bad boy" and their music seemed to have more energy. However over the years I've come to really appreciate the Beatles, and the quality of their music. I've picked-up some of their CD's and realize how many quality songs they wrote, forgotten until you hear some again for the first time in decades. The lyrics, tunes and arrangements are amazing.
At the time I favored the Rolling Stones (you had to be a fan of one or the other) because they appeared more "bad boy" and their music seemed to have more energy. However over the years I've come to really appreciate the Beatles, and the quality of their music. I've picked-up some of their CD's and realize how many quality songs they wrote, forgotten until you hear some again for the first time in decades. The lyrics, tunes and arrangements are amazing.
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Lucy likes and I approve. You are the Walrus. Thanks!
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Where has the subway info gone in these columns?!? It was very helpful.
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"Ahead of the New Jersey primary election, residents seem dazed and disaffected."
Many voters have just thrown up their hands after the ridiculous presidential outcome---but it is important that many statehouses are taken back from the GOP. With 35 or so in GOP hands, they control the state political apparatus, and are in a position to promote voter and gender suppression legislation. Not enough focus is directed toward the Statehouses. Take them back and you can win state legislatures.
Many voters have just thrown up their hands after the ridiculous presidential outcome---but it is important that many statehouses are taken back from the GOP. With 35 or so in GOP hands, they control the state political apparatus, and are in a position to promote voter and gender suppression legislation. Not enough focus is directed toward the Statehouses. Take them back and you can win state legislatures.
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How was he outcome of the presidential election "ridiculous"? If it's fhe "popular vote argument," I'm sure you've heard by now that in the United States we elect our president by electoral college, not a simple majority. Also, please see below.
I didn't realize voter and gender suppression was a GOP platform. Is this your interpretation, or a fact? If fact, please provide reliable sources.
An, finally, did you ever stop to consider that, with almost 2/3 of the country's governors or legislatures Republican, the rest of the country might understand something about our nation's core values that the minority of coastal liberal states refuses to see? Again, if it's a popular vote issue, dense cities are the minority demographic in this expansive country. So cities and coastal states should be taking with a grain of salt. They don't know how the rest of the country lives.
I didn't realize voter and gender suppression was a GOP platform. Is this your interpretation, or a fact? If fact, please provide reliable sources.
An, finally, did you ever stop to consider that, with almost 2/3 of the country's governors or legislatures Republican, the rest of the country might understand something about our nation's core values that the minority of coastal liberal states refuses to see? Again, if it's a popular vote issue, dense cities are the minority demographic in this expansive country. So cities and coastal states should be taking with a grain of salt. They don't know how the rest of the country lives.
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"Is this your interpretation, or a fact?"
Here's a fact: three million more people voted for Mr. Trump's opponent than voted for Mr. Trump. You can spin this any way you like, but the majority of this country does not want this man to be President. So please stop pretending otherwise.
Here's a fact: three million more people voted for Mr. Trump's opponent than voted for Mr. Trump. You can spin this any way you like, but the majority of this country does not want this man to be President. So please stop pretending otherwise.
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Here's another fact:
In 2012 more Americans voted for Democratic House Representatives than for Republican and yet there are more seats in the House held by Republicans. This due to gerrymandering in 2010 (districts are drawn in the year the census is taken). What can we deduce from this fact? The people aren't being properly represented.
In 2012 more Americans voted for Democratic House Representatives than for Republican and yet there are more seats in the House held by Republicans. This due to gerrymandering in 2010 (districts are drawn in the year the census is taken). What can we deduce from this fact? The people aren't being properly represented.
What about Fred Astaire? He certainly spent a lot of time in New York and Weehawken, NJ!
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Alexandra mentions him, Carolina, the And Finally" section at the end -- the "flashing feet."
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The most joyful days of my life!!!! FABS RULE!!!
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I read that before the album's release, EMI required that the band obtain a written release of all people in the photograph who were then living. All consented but Mae West, who later agreed.
How the law and risk assessment have changed. Today you'd have to obtain releases from the heirs of many (or all) of those deceased under right of publicity laws.
How the law and risk assessment have changed. Today you'd have to obtain releases from the heirs of many (or all) of those deceased under right of publicity laws.
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Since a favorite mangled lyric happens to be a Beatles song, and it (sort-of) fits the week’s forecast:
Tune of ALL TOGETHER NOW
7-8-9-10, will the rain end, tell me when!
11-12-1-2-3-4 - come on now!
A, B, C, D – would a cab be best for me?
Keep that umbrella in the bag - come on now!
(Drip drip drip)
Bompa bom – Next two days!
Bompa bom – Thursday too
Bompa bom - Friday comes
Bompa bom – Say whoo-hoo!
(But til Friday it’s - )
Awful weather now! (Awful weather now!)
Awful weather now! (Awful weather now!)
Awful weather now! (Awful weather now!)
Awful weather now! (Awful weather now!)
Tune of ALL TOGETHER NOW
7-8-9-10, will the rain end, tell me when!
11-12-1-2-3-4 - come on now!
A, B, C, D – would a cab be best for me?
Keep that umbrella in the bag - come on now!
(Drip drip drip)
Bompa bom – Next two days!
Bompa bom – Thursday too
Bompa bom - Friday comes
Bompa bom – Say whoo-hoo!
(But til Friday it’s - )
Awful weather now! (Awful weather now!)
Awful weather now! (Awful weather now!)
Awful weather now! (Awful weather now!)
Awful weather now! (Awful weather now!)
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I wondered which song you'd pick, Freddie. This isn't my favorite song, but it will do. Thanks for another fine start to the otherwise bleak morning. And thanks, too, to Alexandra for an even sprightlier column than usual.
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YAY! Thanks, Freddie.
you left out Dylan, for starters
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Dylan was born in Minnesota. He moved to NY in his late teens.
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You don't need to be born here to be a New Yorker. That's what makes the city great!
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Bobby Zimmerman was born in Minnesota, Bob Dylan was created in NYC in 1961.
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It must have been a hard day's night to come up with all the Beatles quotes and insert them seamlessly in the article. Hope you got help!
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My youth. Perfection.
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Nicely done.
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Sgt. Pepper was an O.P.P. constable from Ontario, Canada.
The Beatles appreciated police protection from screaming young girls ( and their angry boyfriends ). When visiting Toronto Sgt. Pepper kept the boys safe and in one piece much as NYC's finest did when they went to perform in New York.