tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594252593945843033.post3353701228163789482..comments2023-07-05T06:08:47.551-04:00Comments on A Year in the Life: BoysMeganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17565760365090993595noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594252593945843033.post-11851715034648702292009-06-12T11:26:47.887-04:002009-06-12T11:26:47.887-04:00The update: We're in. We'll be watching hi...The update: We're in. We'll be watching him on the Jumbotron, we're so far away, but we're going. The little guy and I are going to see the Rain tribute tomorrow; if he makes it through the whole thing, he gets to see Paul. If not, I'll phone a friend.troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846187742319627525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594252593945843033.post-13475135784324829502009-06-11T17:24:42.269-04:002009-06-11T17:24:42.269-04:00I think it would be. I refer you to the setlist fr...I think it would be. I refer you to the setlist from his recent Coachella performance, courtesy of Steve the Beatles Examiner:<br /><br />http://www.examiner.com/x-2082-Beatles-Examiner~y2009m4d18-Heres-Paul-McCartneys-Coachella-setlist<br /><br />Out of a total of 35 songs, 20 of them were Beatles songs by my count. And I would say that seems to be representative these days. Now, they might not Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17565760365090993595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594252593945843033.post-38841510303109462542009-06-11T16:29:30.105-04:002009-06-11T16:29:30.105-04:00Alright, Megan, I need some advice. Paul is playin...Alright, Megan, I need some advice. Paul is playing the Mets' new field, and there's a ticket presale starting tomorrow morning. Having seen him, do you think someone who likes only a few of his hits from his solo career would find the show worth the price? Which, in fairness, starts at only $49 a ticket (plus fees, so $4,900).troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846187742319627525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594252593945843033.post-29889978284709834562009-06-11T14:36:24.011-04:002009-06-11T14:36:24.011-04:00Megan, they were a two album band. I believe they...Megan, they were a two album band. I believe they had one or two other songs to garner radio play, but i don't remember the names. The first album, A Group Called Smith, was loaded with covers. My memory is the album rocked. Gayle also put out three solo albums in the '70s. If I am ever successful in buying a CD of the first Smith album, we'll find a way for you to give a listen.Frank Loosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12564007564601986631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594252593945843033.post-50790416052616193432009-06-11T14:00:33.978-04:002009-06-11T14:00:33.978-04:00Ooo, yeah, the Smith version of "Baby It'...Ooo, yeah, the Smith version of "Baby It's You" rules. Thanks for the video, Frank. Gayle McCormick reminds me a little of Debbie Harry, except she's a better singer. Did they have any other hits? This is the only song of theirs I think I know of.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17565760365090993595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594252593945843033.post-30177215104875846532009-06-11T12:08:52.179-04:002009-06-11T12:08:52.179-04:00Troy: I owned the Eight Track (yes, I'm that o...Troy: I owned the Eight Track (yes, I'm that old) back in 1969 when the song/album was released. I've since tried to find a CD copy of the '94 re-release of the material, but few copies surface and they are pricey. I've never checked iTunes for the songs but i guess i should.Frank Loosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12564007564601986631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594252593945843033.post-54987075592996490352009-06-11T11:23:41.076-04:002009-06-11T11:23:41.076-04:00I agree that this is a highlight for Ringo vocally...I agree that this is a highlight for Ringo vocally. But you gotta love the backing vocals in the chorus, especially Paul's.<br /><br />Frank: I first heard the Smith version in Quentin Tarantino's last film. I wish to God I could find it for sale digitally, but they only sell the whole soundtrack, as far as I can tell. Almost certainly the coolest cover of a song the Beatles performed I&#troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846187742319627525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594252593945843033.post-85398470296805983582009-06-11T11:06:30.487-04:002009-06-11T11:06:30.487-04:00Without a doubt, this is my favorite early Ringo s...Without a doubt, this is my favorite early Ringo song. It flat out rocks, and judging by the film performance, they loved playing it live. <br /><br />Off subject a bit now. In your post you mentioned Baby It's You as another great Beatles cover of a song the Shirelles did. Are you familiar with the cover by a band called Smith? The Beatles and Shirelles may have each had hits with it, Frank Loosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12564007564601986631noreply@blogger.com