I'm back!
I hope you've all been well whilst I've been without the Internet for the past two weeks. Our trip was pretty fantastic but I'll leave that for another post. Right now I want to talk about The Bootleg Beatles.
If someone introduces me to another person for the first time, without a doubt it will go something along the lines of: "This is Lucy. She loves The Beatles". And it's true. So when I first heard over three years ago that The Bootleg Beatles were coming to town I had to book a ticket to their show. And my goodness, what a show. If you are a die-hard Bealtes fan like me you will see just how much work these four men put into recreating the essence of John, Paul, George and Ringo, and how successfully they do it.
Last night I attended my third Bootleg Beatles show with my younger sister. As some of you may know, it is now 50 years this month since The Beatles toured Australia. Last night half a century ago The Beatles (with Jimmy Nicol replacing Ringo Starr) performed at Centennial Hall in Adelaide, Australia - the city where the fab four greeted a massive crowd of over 300, 000. Although I saw the tribute band locally, I still got right into the spirit of Beatlemania and dressed the part all the while pretending that I was seeing my very favourite band in concert way back in 1964.
Of course, I took my inspiration from Cynthia Lennon circa 1964, who you most probably know by now is one of my biggest style icons. I wore a new skirt and vintage coat that I picked up on our trip.
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The show was incredible. We didn't want it to end. We sang, danced and clapped along to every song and kicked into full blown Beatlemania mode. Being two young girls amongst a crowd of people from past generations, we got quite a few smiles from the four boys up on the stage which made us very happy indeed. A great set was played with songs spanning their Beatlemania to Sgt. Pepper's to Let it Be/Abbey Road days. An orchestra was present, which was incredible to hear as we witnessed a live performance of "A Day in the Life". During the show they also performed "In My Life". It was so wonderful that I had tears in my eyes, thinking of John and George and how much the music of The Beatles means to me. 
After the show I felt very much like this young girl here, holding her treasured Beatles ticket to her lips and seeming to be bursting with joy and excitement. Two women and a man after the show who had been sitting in front of us asked to take our picture as they were so glad to see young people from this day and age still living the legend that is The Beatles. We all had a good chat. The man had seen both Elvis and The Who back in the 60's, and was also wearing a coat that had once belonged to the great Vince Melouney.
If you have not yet witnessed the talent and accuracy that is The Bootleg Beatles you must watch this video from Delfien Taillieu of Adam Hastings performing "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" as John Lennon.
Oh wow. Your experiance sounds incredible!! The way tou told it i felt like i was right there, but at the sane time i really want to see it in person. You look just cute in your Cynthia ensemble. Thank you for sharing your excitement with us.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're safely back. Cant wait ti hear more about your trip!
-Abigail
Thank you very much, Abigail! It really was a great night, very enjoyable. I would definitely see them again. I'll be hoping to make a post about the trip soon!
DeleteThat sounds like so much fun! Glad you had a wonderful time on your trip.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sarah!
DeleteOh wow, it sounds like you had a fantastic time. I haven't seen The Bootleg Beatles but will definitely look out for them in future!
ReplyDeleteThey are certainly worth looking out for if you are in for a fun, easy night.
DeleteYou write with such a passion I can tell what a fabulous time you had! I must confess, I've always turned my nose up a little at the idea of tribute bands down to there being so many rubbish ones about but you've definitely changed my mind and I'll have to keep an eye out for these if they come to the UK! You look just lovely in your Cynthia styled outfit and I'm glad you had a lovely trip, I can't wait to hear more. I hope you saw the snow you wanted!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Faye. I don't blame you for being a little reluctant in regards to tribute bands. I've thought about seeing tribute bands for bands other than The Beatles in the past but never ending up following through for the same reason. But I think these guys are a good thumbs up. They've also been approved of by George Harrison himself as well as Sir George Martin in the past, which I think is pretty great too. I'm glad I may have changed your mind! And again, thank you!
Deletethats wonderful to hear Lucy! I've not seen the Bootleg Beatles because im weirdly affraid to ask my boyfriend to go hang out in an RSL club for the evening. Though i really think they would be great to see. the closet i probably would ever be im guessing!
ReplyDeleteHaha I know exactly what you mean! Thankfully I'm lucky to have my sister to go with and that our local RSL club is actually considered a decent 'hang out' place (if that is how you could put it) for young people around the area, even though not many young people attend the shows held there.
Deleteoh man thats so cool you saw the Bootleg Beatles! and holy crap that youve got to hide your love away performance was awesome! like he looks like john and everything
ReplyDeleteIsn't he just fabulous? Seeing Adam Hastings act as John Lennon in the flesh is even more convincing than the video of him that I shared. He's pretty great!
DeleteWhat a great post :) I can completely relate to you on that introduction bit, haha! You look stunning, and very evocative of Cynthia Lennon and/or an early Beatles fan. The show sounded spectacular, and how lovely that you got to chat with some fellow fans afterwards! I love when little things like that happen. I will definitely have to check out The Bootleg Beatles if they are ever in my neck of the woods. I almost had to do a double take on the thumbnail of that video; thought it was actually John Lennon for a second!
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