What a week it was in Chicago for Beatles Fans. First, there was Paul’s first ever concerts at Wrigley Field, Sun (7/31) and Mon (8/1). He is absolutely incredible and amazing. He is in his finest form and it is mind boggling. It was a truly magical experience to watch him perform for almost three hours. For all of you who were there on the Monday night, you got to see the plane and FEST banner flying around Wrigley before the concert. Paul looked up, saw the plane and read the banner during his sound check. After reading it he said, “We’ll be there!”. Beatles week culminated at our 35th Anniversary FEST FOR BEATLES FANS 2011-CHICAGO. What a super combination of special musical guests – PETER ASHER, JOEY MOLLAND, HENRY McCULLOUGH & MARK HUDSON. The Sunday Musicians’ Forum featured all our guests together and it was a very special hour. Live music was everywhere. LIVERPOOL performed great concerts and the jams were better than ever. Peter’s Musical Memoir shows with his own band were highlights each afternoon. The Winner of the Battle of the Beatles Bands was Mr. Mustard, from the Detroit area. Hundreds of photos from the FEST can be found on our facebook page.
Photo Caption: Carol and Mark Lapidos with Musical Guests Mark Hudson, Peter Asher, Joey Molland & Henry McCullough.
A big congratulations to Susan Hoos, the winner of the Las Vegas Beatles Getaway. With thousands of entries from all across the states, Susan was actually in the Rosemont Ballroom, when we announced the winner, on Sunday, August 7th. It was a very exciting moment as she screemed and rushed towards the stage. Our Social Media Director, Michelle Lapidos was there to greet her and later present her with the certificate. The winners of the giveaway from the NY METRO FEST in March were also in attendance and told us what a wonderful time they had. They went for their anniversary and said they were treated very specially. They also thought The Beatles Love: Cirque du Soleil was amazing and recommends it to all Beatles fans. We thank Cirque du Soleil for providing these getaways for this, their fifth anniversary year of the Love show.
SUMMER SOLO SURVEY RESULTS
Thousands of you entered our facebook Las Vegas Beatles Getaway sweepstakes. We also asked you to let us know your favorite Solo Beatles Album and Solo Beatles Single and here are the results. There are no surprises on the top part of the results, but there are some lower down the lists.
FAVORITE SOLO BEATLES ALBUMS
2. BAND ON THE RUN – PAUL
3. IMAGINE – JOHN
4. McCARTNEY
5. RAM – PAUL
6. DOUBLE FANTASY – JOHN
7. JOHN LENNON: PLASTIC ONO BAND
8. FLAMING PIE – PAUL
9. WALLS AND BRIDGES – JOHN
10. WINGS OVER AMERICA – PAUL
FAVORITE SOLO BEATLES SONGS
1. IMAGINE – JOHN
2. MAYBE I’M AMAZED – PAUL
3. MY SWEET LORD – GEORGE
4. BAND ON THE RUN – PAUL
5. WHAT IS LIFE – GEORGE
6. WATCHING THE WHEELS – JOHN
7. INSTANT KARMA – JOHN
8. LIVE AND LET DIE – PAUL
9. CALICO SKIES – PAUL
10. ALL THINGS MUST PASS – GEORGE –
TIED WITHÂ 10. WORKING CLASS HERO – JOHN
