Now and Then

With the help of new technology,
We’re privileged again
To have a brand-new Beatles song
Entitled “Now and Then.”

Though, sadly, John and George are gone,
Their vocals are alive
And tapes of their guitar finesse
Have managed to survive.

Combining those with Paul and Ringo
Singing and on drums,
A song has been created
Which, with video, becomes

A wistful and nostalgic visit
To those magic years
When the Beatles made their music
As we followed their careers.

Not five minutes is required
To relive an era when
We were young and found the Beatles,
Unaware that now was then.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Wolf Avatar
November 6, 2023 at 6:58 PM
Love that last line, Ilene. A real doozy!
Dietrich Avatar
November 6, 2023 at 2:13 PM
I love the way you ended this with the song title. That was so cleverly done. I should look up this song!
Conn Avatar
November 4, 2023 at 9:45 PM
AKA The Taxmen.
Rigoler Avatar
November 4, 2023 at 8:32 PM
Even a stuffed shirt like me whose only music was the classical repertoire fell for the Beatles' music – but only when played by a symphonic orchestra. Yet their lyrics to their songs registered the times. One song in particular – Yesterday – I praised as good as any lieder Schubert wrote, and for me that was saying something!!! /Maurice
Allison Avatar
November 4, 2023 at 5:47 PM
Hmm rising up like a phoenix from the ashes, I've not heard it yet, and I am not sure if I'd want to watch a video now they are no longer alive - the fab for now the aged two! hugs jan xx
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