Early this week, I was doing my usually daily stroll around my social media accounts when I saw someone had posted this video. “What’s It Like in Liverpool?” is a song by native Liverpudlian Marc Kenny.
The song is catchy and fun. The video is bright and lively with scenic shots of Liverpool and the Cavern Club. So what’s my gripe? I have to wonder if this song is just another attempt to capitalize on the proud home of the Fab Four? Kenny’s biography says he’s been reading and writing music since the age of 9 and that while other kids at school were learning classical pieces, his parents bought him the Beatles music book. I can’t argue with that, I did the same for my son. But why write a song about Liverpool with lines from Beatles’ songs in it and with a video filled with Beatles related images from around the city? If someone is so talented (and you only have to read Marc’s long bio to know how talented he claims to be), why resort to capitalizing on the greatest band in the world to become famous?
Then again, I have to wonder whether maybe I’m the only one that is even having these thoughts, since the video currently has over 4,000 viewings and according to Facebook, it’s been shared over 6,000 times.
Well, I do have to admit…I’ve hit the play button at least a half dozen times myself. The song is very good, the video is also well done, and yes, Marc Kenny has got talent. And for that reason…
I rate this song and video, 3 out of 4 Beetles!
For the second week in a row, I’m reviewing a movie I found on Amazon Prime. I had signed up for a free 30 day trial subscription and decided that watching free Beatles movies would be a good way to enjoy it. Plus, I’ve been trying to read the same book for the past two weeks and I’m struggling to finish it. I hope to finish it up this week for my review next week.
I found this movie through Amazon Prime and decided to give it a go. Apparently, “Mugshots” is a whole series of movies about either famous people who have been murdered, famous murderers or famous murders.
two days ago, I’ve been arguing with myself about how to write this review. I know several people who are still very close to Chris O’Dell and they’re really not going to like what I’m about to say. But hey, it’s my website…
It’s really a shame that 
is so poorly written, because the stories within are just amazing. This is Scott Wilson‘s story of growing up as the son of Beach Boy Dennis Wilson. It’s his story that was adapted into this book by an acquaintance of his. Despite it’s less than stellar writing, it’s well worth picking up to read.
I picked this book up several years ago at an online clearance sale. My intent was for my husband to read it, since I really never dug The Ramones. Then I found out that they were heavily influenced by the Beatles. And, there is no lack of Beatles references in this book! Even the story of them rewriting the lyrics to a John Lennon song and getting Yoko’s permission to record it.
. (For those not in the know, Eric stole George’s wife Pattie). The odd thing is…I’m not a Eric Clapton fan. Oh sure, I like Layla and Tears in Heaven, but those songs were #1 songs, but I always found Wonderful Tonight to be so overplayed and too sappy! Yet…
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