Last night, Carol and I attended an amazing John Fogerty Concert at the Beacon Theater in NYC. While there I realized it was exactly 35 years ago to the day (November 24, 1974) that the Sgt. Pepper Musical opened up at the Beacon, and John Lennon was there to lend his support. I was also invited to attend the premier and it was there that I got to personally thank John for helping to make Beatlefest 74 possible (2 months earlier). I also was able to tell him how the event went and how exciting it was. It was a very special evening indeed!

History notes that today (Nov. 25, 1968) The Beatles (White Album) was released in the U.S., however my memory is quite clear that I purchased it on the 22nd. The mystery of the real release may never be resolved, but what is clear is that one of the greatest albums of all time was released in 1968 – 30 songs, 2 albums, so varied, yet so tied together. Go listen to it today and see how fresh it sounds, especially in the new remastered version.

We wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving. Peace and Love, The Lapidos Family