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Released September 29, 1969, Abbey Road was the 11th studio album by the Fab Four. Did you happen to catch The Today Show during the Olympics? No, I'm not going to rip them, as others have done, for their coverage. It's pat on the back time. They attempted to recreate famous photographs from history. They took on the incredible Michael Jordan's air slam, leaving the floor at the foul line and slamming it home, the Buzz Aldrin famous visor photo of Neil Armstrong and Charlie Chaplin's famous still on the set of "The Kid". While in London, they also tackled the iconic cover to The Beatles' Abby Road, with Matt Lauer as Paul, Savannah Guthrie as John, Al Roker as Ringo and Natalie Morales as George. From a distance they didn't look bad; up close, no way! They tried to duplicate the scene down to dotting the last i. They even dug up a feller that was standing idly by his car in the distance. Google it and see if you can find one obvious mistake. Elenka did. They left out the cigarette Paul was holding in his right hand. Really, a glaring error, if you ask me. Why would they do this? They couldn't have missed it. Oh well, a pretty good job with a classic album cover. Love "Oh! Darling" and all of side 2.
cette photo a ete milles fois re-inventes. Apres les JO , cette photo a ete refaite avec les medaillés d'or française de natation
ReplyDeleteHow observant to see the difference! Interesting Hemingway quote on the sidebar today! Since I'll be going to Cuba in October, I'm interested in his life there, too.
ReplyDeleteDid you know there is live webcam that operates 24 hous a day focused on the Abbey Road. You can pretty much pop on to the site at any time and catch people posing for their own pictures. Since its a busy road, it's fun to watch the crazy antics they go through to get their shot.
ReplyDeleteAbby Road was one of the sound tracks of my graduate school years. Oh, those were the days of poverty, friends, and great parties.
ReplyDeleteLove that album! I might just have to check out that webcam Sharon is talking about.
ReplyDeletei liked their photo recreations. i think they couldn't be seen as promoting tobacco use. :)
ReplyDeleteAbbey Road, all my youth, so much memories around it , and such good ones..
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite Beatles photo. Awesome post Birdman.
ReplyDeleteThose were the days, my friend. I always thought you looked a bit like Paul. Yes I did, Oh, Darling.
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Amazing that she noticed the missing cigarette!
ReplyDeleteI've walked on Abbey Road and like zillions of others, aped the B's walk across. Yep.
ReplyDeleteI remember getting a copy immediately on its release but it's been many, many years since I've listened to it. Why were 4,000 holes in Blackburn, Lancashire?
ReplyDeleteHi Bob. The "4,000 holes in Blackburn, Lancashire" refers to coal mines, many of them small, into which small children were sent to dig coal. The survival rate of those children was not good.
DeleteOh, and I thought it was all about buckshot... or swiss cheese rebellion.
DeleteLong live the Beatles! Love this photo.
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