Ilene Bauer Poet Lyric

John, Paul, George and Ringo's Us Stand

(to the tune of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band)

It was 50 years ago today
That the Beatles had the chance to play
On Ed Sullivan’s iconic show – 
Can it really be so long ago?
So now it’s time to reminisce
About that night of teenage bliss – 
John, Paul, George & Ringo’s U.S. stand.

‘Twas John, Paul, George & Ringo’s Beatles band
Who crossed the pond to say hello.
John, Paul, George & Ringo’s Beatles band – 
The audience did overflow.
John, Paul, George & Ringo
With their British lingo;
Would we love them? Bingo!
Oh, how so!

Felt wonderful to watch them.
Oh man, it was a thrill
To be a teenage girl back then.
It was the highlight of my life
And it’s remembered still.

I can’t really get it down in rhyme
But if you experienced that time
Then you’ll know exactly what I feel,
What the clippings simply can’t reveal.
So let us pause to celebrate
Ed Sullivan, ‘cause on this date
On his stage we watched that Beatles band…

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Kayod5 Kayode February 9, 2014 at 9:57 PM A great one as usual Ilene, have a wonderful week.

David Williams February 9, 2014 at 2:29 PM Ilene love this homage to The Beatles, I am old enough to say i saw them in my youth....David

Robert Johnson February 9, 2014 at 1:02 PM On CBS the dvr's set tonight. We just can't seem to get enough of those days. It's been thirty four years already since John's death. He was only 40. Peace. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen February 9, 2014 at 12:33 PM - Who young girl / lady was not wowed by "B"-boys ..... pleasant memories Ilene! - Have a nice Sunday. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Robert Pettit February 9, 2014 at 11:57 AM I was watching the Ed Sullivan show that Sunday night with my late grandmother and aunt. I told them those guys look like girls with their long hair. I also remember the long, deep bows they took after completing their opening number "I Wanna Hold Your Hand". Good write that brings back memories.