The British Invasion

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:35 pm

airs on CNN tonight and I plan on watching.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/30/showbiz/b ... ?hpt=hp_c3

No, there probably won't be anything new to be seen or heard but I'm nostalgic like that. Probably why I've read The Hobbit and the LOTR trilogy about a half dozen times each.

Who else plans on watching?

I bet Jay does.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:38 pm

Fuck CNN

Dr_Phibes · Post by **Dr_Phibes** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:53 pm

How did The Beatles' appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" change America? Watch "The Sixties: The British Invasion" at 9 p.m. Thursday on CNN.

Morelike Dave Clark Five. They toured first and turned Sullivan down, Beatles were sloppy seconds.

Screw_Michigan · Post by **Screw_Michigan** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:06 pm

BSmack wrote:Fuck CNN

Pretty much. Has Poppy Harlow sympathized with any rapists lately?

Jay in Phoenix · Post by **Jay in Phoenix** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:28 pm

I tell you what Wags, I'm down. Anything regarding the Fab 4 will garner my interest. Just because it's CNN, that is meaningless. Talk to you about it after the show.

Wolfman · Post by **Wolfman** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 8:22 pm

Where were Paul Revere (and the Raiders?) when we needed them?

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 11:29 pm

BSmack wrote:Fuck CNN

Of course, you wouldn't want to miss out on The Rachel Maddow show in that time slot. A tough decision for me as well.

But sacrifices must be made sometimes.

Jay in Phoenix · Post by **Jay in Phoenix** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 11:33 pm

Just think of it as being about the Beatles and take the whole CNN thing out of the equation. I'm not a fan of the network either, but I'm following the info on the Beatles, even if it's just a rehash. Yeah, yeah, screw CNN as well, but that's where the show is.

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 11:37 pm

What's so bad about CNN?

I watch it a lot more than I do Fox or MSNBC, that's for sure.

Of the 3, CNN is the least biased.

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Thu Jan 30, 2014 11:40 pm

Wolfman wrote:Where were Paul Revere (and the Raiders?) when we needed them?

They just keep getting harder to find...

:|

Jay in Phoenix · Post by **Jay in Phoenix** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 11:50 pm

War Wagon wrote:What's so bad about CNN?

I watch it a lot more than I do Fox or MSNBC, that's for sure.

Of the 3, CNN is the least biased.

Actually, I don't have a personal problem with CNN. Hell, a former girlfriend of mine used to work there as a reporter. The "yeah screw CNN" was sarcasm, as others in this thread seem to dislike the network. I don't watch it much because I get my news from other sources. I detest MSNBC and as for Fox...eh, not my political spin.

BarFlie · Post by **BarFlie** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 1:38 am

I'll watch simply because I became a teenager (13) in 1960. Best musical decade ever. CNN sucks horse cocks.

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 3:14 am

I stand corrected. I saw plenty that I hadn't seen or heard before.

That was pretty fucking awesome.

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 3:27 am

they even threw in a token mention of The Beach Boys, whom I've grown a greater appreciation for since Jay schooled me on them many moons ago.

Dr_Phibes · Post by **Dr_Phibes** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 3:29 am

What percentage of DC5 content was there? 60 - 70%?

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 3:46 am

relax Dr. P - they got their mention.

Wolfman · Post by **Wolfman** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 12:49 pm

Watched a portion of it. Nothing really new to me. Funniest part was Mick Jagger looking like a Spaz at the TAMI show filming. Story has it that in those days Mick pretty much just stood at the Mic and sang without much movement ala the Beatles.The band had to follow James Brown and the Famous Flames. James whipped the crowd into a frenzy with his dance moves and theatrics. Mick realized they were a hard act to follow. Supposedly they stalled their set off so the crowd would be anxious to see them and forget about Brown. Mick then added some loopy looking action to their show. Must be he hired a choreographer or something later to smooth out his moves.

Jay in Phoenix · Post by **Jay in Phoenix** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 6:11 pm

Not a bad job on the show last night. Covered a heck of a lot more bands than I expected, it's just a shame they couldn't devote more time to some of them. Some great old videos I had never seen before, just all too brief.

Jay in Phoenix · Post by **Jay in Phoenix** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 7:51 pm

Sudden Sam wrote:Why would they mention the Beach Boys?

The same reason they mentioned James Brown and a few other Yanks. Influence and coming around at the same time. And yes, they featured Gerry and the Pacemakers. Herman's Hermits, The Zombies, The Yardbirds, Small Faces, The Who, Chad and Jeremy and The Move and dozens more all got time, just not enough. If it had been a two hour show it might have been more satisfying. Of course The Beatles were the focus, but not as much as you would imagine.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 8:52 pm

War Wagon wrote:
BSmack wrote:Fuck CNN
Of course, you wouldn't want to miss out on The Rachel Maddow show in that time slot. A tough decision for me as well.

But sacrifices must be made sometimes.

Or I could just watch the shitloads of Beatles videos on You Tube and not watch either CNN or MSNBC.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 8:54 pm

Papa Willie wrote:
War Wagon wrote:What's so bad about CNN?

I watch it a lot more than I do Fox or MSNBC, that's for sure.

Of the 3, CNN is the least biased.
Errrrrr - the "Black in America" series would disagree with you.

I saw it - wasn't too bad. No mention of Cream, Pink Floyd, Hendrix, Deep Purple and a few others was kinda dumb.

Hendrix? Dude was from the U&L.

Jay in Phoenix · Post by **Jay in Phoenix** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 9:05 pm

BSmack wrote:Or I could just watch the shitloads of Beatles videos on You Tube and not watch either CNN or MSNBC.

I get where you're coming from B, but the show was really about the Invasion, with The Beatles as sort of the headline act. There were a number of other groups, as I mentioned, and the show contained a lot of material I had never seen before. The program would have been at home on any network, there was no CNN influence at all. I think you might have enjoyed it.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 9:20 pm

Jay in Phoenix wrote:
BSmack wrote:Or I could just watch the shitloads of Beatles videos on You Tube and not watch either CNN or MSNBC.
I get where you're coming from B, but the show was really about the Invasion, with The Beatles as sort of the headline act. There were a number of other groups, as I mentioned, and the show contained a lot of material I had never seen before. The program would have been at home on any network, there was no CNN influence at all. I think you might have enjoyed it.

More fun than a bag of Cheetos.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 9:20 pm

Jay in Phoenix wrote:
BSmack wrote:Or I could just watch the shitloads of Beatles videos on You Tube and not watch either CNN or MSNBC.
I get where you're coming from B, but the show was really about the Invasion, with The Beatles as sort of the headline act. There were a number of other groups, as I mentioned, and the show contained a lot of material I had never seen before. The program would have been at home on any network, there was no CNN influence at all. I think you might have enjoyed it.

More fun than a bag of Cheetos.

Jay in Phoenix · Post by **Jay in Phoenix** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 9:30 pm

As I don't really care for Cheetos, you bet it was.

As I don't really care for Cheetos, you bet it was.

Hope that helps double posting Goober.

Hope that helps double posting Goober,

Dinsdale · Post by **Dinsdale** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 9:55 pm

Goober McTuber wrote: Hendrix? Dude was from the U&L.

Who made his inroads to music in London.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 9:56 pm

Jay in Phoenix wrote:As I don't really care for Cheetos, you bet it was.

As I don't really care for Cheetos, you bet it was.

Hope that helps double posting Goober.

Hope that helps double posting Goober,

Yes, occasionally the board does have a hiccup. Hopefully it didn't prove too stressful for you.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 10:00 pm

Dinsdale wrote:
Goober McTuber wrote: Hendrix? Dude was from the U&L.
Who made his inroads to music in London.

I'm quite aware of that. Doesn't make him British. Or part of the "British Invasion".

Jay in Phoenix · Post by **Jay in Phoenix** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 10:05 pm

Goober McTuber wrote:Yes, occasionally the board does have a hiccup. Hopefully it didn't prove too stressful for you.

Not at all big guy. But what has me curious is why you can't take an occasional joke. That was ML's point a while back and you still don't get it.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 10:15 pm

Jay in Phoenix wrote:
Goober McTuber wrote:Yes, occasionally the board does have a hiccup. Hopefully it didn't prove too stressful for you.
Not at all big guy. But what has me curious is why you can't take an occasional joke. That was ML's point a while back and you still don't get it.

That was a joke? Hilarious, Shecky.

Jay in Phoenix · Post by **Jay in Phoenix** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 10:41 pm

Goober McTuber wrote:That was a joke? Hilarious, Shecky.

Geez...no respect, no respect at all. That comeback sounded like ya' stepped on a duck!

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 11:13 pm

Yeah, I guess I just don't get Jay's sense of "humor". Lots of people on this board make me laugh. He's just never been one of them. Kind of like TiC. Or Ken. Or Dan Vogel. Oh well.

Jay in Phoenix · Post by **Jay in Phoenix** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 11:20 pm

Goober McTuber wrote:Yeah, I guess I just don't get Jay's sense of "humor". Lots of people on this board make me laugh. He's just never been one of them. Kind of like TiC. Or Ken. Or Dan Vogel. Oh well.

And yet you have "racked" me on more than just one occasion Goober. Of course that was before ML and I had a little fun with you.

Goobs, in all seriousness, I think you are an okay guy. I mean that. Though you honestly can get a nasty little burr in your backside, can dish it out but don't seem to take it very well. If I'm wrong in this, eh, so be it. But that is how you come across and I ain't the only one to notice it.

To use your own line back at you, I don't care at all if I can make you laugh. Others do and I'm good with it.

Have a nice day Mr. McTuber. :)

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 11:41 pm

Jay in Phoenix wrote:And yet you have "racked" me on more than just one occasion Goober.

I'd need to see a link/links on that.

I could have been drunk.

Or, it could have been a mercy rack.

Dr_Phibes · Post by **Dr_Phibes** » Sat Feb 01, 2014 4:21 am

cheers to everyone who never made it to the beach

Smackie Chan · Post by **Smackie Chan** » Sat Feb 01, 2014 4:28 am

DC5 comin' up soon in the 'Town.

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Sat Feb 01, 2014 9:38 pm

Jay in Phoenix · Post by **Jay in Phoenix** » Mon Feb 03, 2014 4:35 pm

Goober McTuber wrote:
Jay in Phoenix wrote:And yet you have "racked" me on more than just one occasion Goober.
I'd need to see a link/links on that.

I could have been drunk.

Or, it could have been a mercy rack.

Goober, I would be happy to link those threads up, as two come immediately to mind. But you have already built in an excuse or reason for having done so by saying you were drunk. And a "mercy rack"...please, no such thing bro. So why bother linking it up, when you're just going to dismiss it? Sorry, I'll pass.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Mon Feb 03, 2014 7:20 pm

And you claim to have a sense of humor?

Jay in Phoenix · Post by **Jay in Phoenix** » Mon Feb 03, 2014 8:05 pm

Goober, sometimes you're a little too obtuse for your own good. If you were making a joke, it made no sense. Wanna try again?