You Can Has Beatles!
So, last month the entire original Beatles catalogue was released in fully digitally re-mastered form. I don't actually know what that means, but I think that I can say that it's a good thing and that everyone will just nod their heads, except for maybe a small handful of vinyl enthusiasts who will swear to their dying days that Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band can never be fully understood unless it is listened to on LP in a wood-panelled basement.
ANYHOO.
We don't have the entire digitally re-mastered Beatles catalogue to give away, BUT, we do have two limited edition lithographs! Of the Beatles! Back when they were cute! YOU CAN HAS.
All you have to do is leave a comment, sometime between now and midnight next Wednesday, naming your favorite Beatle and/or your favorite Beatles tune.
Extra street creed to anyone who can justify Ringo as their fave.
WINNERS! Bitchilla and Suzy Q! You'll be hearing from us! CONGRATS!
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Favorite Beatles song: Penny Lane. Don't know why, I just like it.
Why I want to win: my MIL is from Liverpool and a big Beatles fan. This would be an excellent Christmas present and earn me much needed brownie points.
Thank you!
Posted by: Laurie | October 15, 2009 at 09:37 AM
My favorite Beatles song is "Michelle" (of course!)
My 4-year-old son is the biggest Beatles fan ever. His favorite Beatle is Ringo because he loves drums, but he thinks he looks more like Paul "because he has an oval shaped head, like me." He walks around all day singing "Can't buy me love" which usually sounds like "Can't boppy low"
Posted by: Michele | October 15, 2009 at 09:50 AM
This is hard - I really love Let It Be, but I think Here Comes The Sun is my favorite - my husband (then-boyfriend) put it on the first mix CD he made for me, and while I liked it before that, now it makes me swoon. :) And said husband would LOVE one of those lithographs!
Posted by: Chataine | October 15, 2009 at 09:59 AM
Favorite Beatle: John. The edgy, witty, irreverent one. The foil to Paul's straight man.
Favorite Beatle song: That's nearly impossible to say, but today I'll go with George's "Something" from Abbey Road.
And by the way, the remasters are brilliant. I especially recommend going for the mono versions, which are more expensive and only available in a box set, but are the way the Beatles intended most of their catalog to sound.
Posted by: Raging Dad | October 15, 2009 at 10:28 AM
What a great giveaway! But I am torn. I can't pick a favorite Beatles song or member. My mood dictates what song I love. Currently, I love Paperback Writer. As for the members... I have a soft spot for Ringo because my kids LOVE Yellow Submarine and sing it all the time. John was brilliant and way before his time. George's contributions to the band were priceless. And Paul's voice...'nuff said.
Posted by: Tyffany | October 15, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Favorite Beatle is, by far, George. Which relates to my favorite song, While My Guitar Gently Weeps.
It is so sweet, so lovely, so perfect...
Though Penny Lane now ranks up there, since I play it constantly to my daughter Penny (Rose).
Posted by: Victoria | October 15, 2009 at 10:36 AM
Here's why Ringo is my fave: While living in Salt Lake City about 10 yrs ago my husband and I met a guy from England. He went to our church and seemed like a very nice, yet eccentric man. We were talking to him one day and he told us he was the "real" Ringo Starr. Now we thought he was crazy. He told us how he started out as with the band but after a couple years he realized his beliefs were not the same as theirs and his morals would be compromised if he stayed with the band. He had a very believable but wacky story. The next day he came over and showed us his birth certificate and other documents showing his given name was Ringo Starr. He said they brought in a new guy that looked similar to him. He had to sign over all rights to his name. To this day, I think I believe him.
Posted by: Melissa | October 15, 2009 at 10:41 AM
Favorite Beatle? John Lennon. Something about that voice still gets me everytime...and I am 57 years old and have loved the Beatles since I was an early teenager!
Favorite Beatle Song? In My Life, don't ask why...it just always moves me & brings tears to my eyes.
I would like to win a lithograph for my husband and daughter. Both big Beatles fans and they are 30 plus years apart in age! We are celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary in late Oct and what better gift of love?
Posted by: Marilyn | October 15, 2009 at 10:42 AM
Like Lays potato chips, I can not have just one favorite beatles song...
1. Let It Be - because my grandmother's name is Mary and it just fits nicely.
2. In My Life - because my husband and I danced to it at our wedding.
3. A Day In The Life - because it's great.
I don't really have a favorite Beatle - I think they worked because they were collectively awesome.
there are more, but I'll shush now.
Posted by: Stephanie | October 15, 2009 at 10:55 AM
In My Life and Norwegian Wood were played at my husband's funeral so they are incredibly bittersweet for me.
Posted by: Sara | October 15, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Eleanor Rigby. How can I not choose somebody who keeps her face in a jar by the door?
John, now and forever. Tortured and sweet, just like I like my coffee. Or something.
Posted by: Marmite Breath | October 15, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Ringo. 1 word: Caveman.
In My Life. It's a love song in every possible way. I think about those who've passed when I hear it. I think about my husband when I hear it. I've sung it to both children since they infancy, tears often streaming down my face. Beautiful and full of love.
Posted by: DianaCLT | October 15, 2009 at 11:16 AM
The Beatles are just such a part of my life, where to begin:
My name is Michelle, one of my dad's favorite songs.
I still sing Blackbird to my girls as lullabies like my dad for me.
My mom is Paul's biggest fan (at least one of them) and to this day has been to every single Paul McCartney concert and took me to most of them. Even the one with Ringo.
We sing "Die, Die-pee, doo" when we have to change my 2-year old's diaper (instead of Love Me Do)
My 4-year old's favorite song is "Falling".
My 14-year old stepdaughter is a huge John Lennon fan, she loves his poetry.
We sing a version of Yellow Submarine when the little one ia in the bath "Annaliese Evangeline, in her yellow submarine".
My husband has Paul's puppydog eyes.
The only song I can play on the guitar is "While My Guitar Gently Weeps".
My mom won't give up her Beatles LPs to me. She said she isnt dead yet.
So, PLEEE---EEEEEEESE, pick me! Thank you!!
Posted by: bd | October 15, 2009 at 11:17 AM
And because I was so swept up (and gave way too much info), I forgot to state that my fave is Paul (mom's influence) and song is Blackbird. It is just so beautiful.
Posted by: bd | October 15, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Favorite Beatle? Lennon
Favorite song? There's no way I could decide. Top songs? Let It Be, Penny Lane, In My Life, Eleanor Rigby, With a Little Help from My Friends.
Posted by: Meghan | October 15, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Favorite Song: Let it Be. Because of Sesame Street and "Letter B."
Favorite Beatle: Ringo. Because of The Simpsons episode.
Hmm, maybe I only like the Beatles when they are in cartoon form?
Posted by: Samantha | October 15, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Favorite Beatle? Ringo.
Why? Because you know what they say about men with large noses. Heh.
Favorite song is harder, probably With a Little Help from My Friends, or Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds...or probably just the whole Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album. On vinyl, on my record player, in my room burning incense.
Posted by: Angela | October 15, 2009 at 11:42 AM
George is totally my favorite. He pulls ahead of John, just because of the Traveling Wilburys.
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da; Here Comes the Sun; Michelle; I'm a Loser; Within You Without You; and my daughter's favorite is Hello, Goodbye.
We are a Beatles Family. :)
Posted by: rebecca | October 15, 2009 at 11:48 AM
I am basically going to repeat Marmite Breath's post, but it's the god's honest truth.
Eleanor Rigby/John.
Posted by: jillian | October 15, 2009 at 11:52 AM
@Meghan,
OMG, I love Letter B!
When I find I can't remember what comes after A and before C... my mother always whispers... Letter B.
Sesame Street brilliance.
Posted by: stephanie | October 15, 2009 at 11:57 AM
I love dung beetles. I mean the name along does it.
The only beetle song I can think of is La Cucarachita . It's kind of catchy, unlike cockroaches which can be hard to catch.
Posted by: Eric | October 15, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Can I play? I'm a dual citizen of Canada & the States, and do have a US address. If so, I'd love to join in, because a Beatles lithograph would be SO amazing to win!
My favourite Beatle is definitely John. I've always connected with him and his music/art in a very deep way.
As for a favourite Beatles song? That's almost impossible to do. I've been a huge Beatles fan since I was a little kid, and love most of their work. Sgt. Pepper or Abbey Road are probably my favourite albums, though.
Posted by: Sharon | October 15, 2009 at 12:30 PM
Can I play? I'm a dual citizen of Canada & the States, and do have a US address. If so, I'd love to join in, because a Beatles lithograph would be SO amazing to win!
My favourite Beatle is definitely John. I've always connected with him and his music/art in a very deep way.
As for a favourite Beatles song? That's almost impossible to do. I've been a huge Beatles fan since I was a little kid, and love most of their work. Sgt. Pepper or Abbey Road are probably my favourite albums, though.
Posted by: Sharon | October 15, 2009 at 12:30 PM
Today is my birthday, and this would be a totally sweet birthday present! My other birthday present is hopefully going to be Beatles Rock Band...
John is my favorite Beatle, but I don't think I could pick a favorite song. There are too many.
Posted by: cindy | October 15, 2009 at 12:38 PM
Still a sucker for Blackbird. So beautifully simple!
Posted by: CatLadyLarew | October 15, 2009 at 12:45 PM