PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
Paul and Ringo are knights now, honored for their contribution to music.
John was shot and killed a long time ago.
George died of lung cancer, possibly exacerbated by a stab wound inflicted by a thief.
Their music lives, though, and much has become classic in the genre. But their guitars will never sound quite as sweet. Their synthesizers are stilled. The sound systems they used are obsolete.
Yet, the music lives on. The fun music, the obscure, the love songs and the laments all live on.
Just Writing! 
Dear Linda,
They do live on. There will never be another band to match them. Timing was everything. Here’s a link to four flash fictions I did earlier in FF. https://rochellewisoff.com/2015/01/15/all-together-now
Hope you enjoy them as I’ve enjoyed yours.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I will look forward to checking out those links. I think I’m more appreciative of the Beatles now than I was in their heyday 🙂
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yes they created something, wich last longer than a short human life…
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Classic.
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Thanks, James. They were classic.
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Lovely choice of Beetles song – one of their finest.
You’re right – the fact my 14 year old knows many of their songs and we don’t even play them at home shows how amazing the band was.
Lovely tribute
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Some kids think they are discovering this cool new band. . .:)
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Such a lovely tribute!
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What a legacy to leave though.
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They do live on. And I can appreciate them. Tim is a big fan. But, can I admit that I never really have been. (I can hear the boo-ing from the masses.) There’s maybe two songs that I can hear and I’ll want to sing along, but for the most part if they come on the radio I turn the station! However, I do appreciate the contribution they made to their art.
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Music is so special and the Bettles desire their place in history.. I was so pleased your writing recalled memories.
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Lovely tribute to the iconic band, Linda.
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A lasting legacy.
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No-one quite like them. No time quite like that period in music. Thank you.
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Thanks, Sandra. You’re right. They were all gifted, as a group and as individuals.
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It’s so wonderful how their music lives on, to find new audiences and continue to be appreciated by others, long after all of them will be gone. It makes me sad about all the amazing musicians of previous generations and eras, before recording technology, who were only ever heard in person, and whose magic died with them.
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Yes, I’ve often thought about that. Jenny Lind, for instance, was supposedly the most amazing soprano ever. But we’ll never know.
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That was one of my favorite Beatles songs. Oh, excuse me, I looked at the floor–and I see it needs sweeping . . .
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I’m with you. In their heyday, The Beatles weren’t my favorite (heck I was in fourth grade in a Catholic School ~ not much going on in the music department. Plus we had no T.V. and weren’t allowed access to the radio.) They’ve grown on me for their impact and some of their songs still stick in my mind.
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Yes, their music lives on. My favorite album was the Sergeant Pepper’s.
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Indeed their music lives on… and I think it will be hard to do the same thing again…
Though I hope that writing songs will continue.
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I remember crying when John died. I almost did it again reading this 😦
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Legends in their lifetimes – and beyond. Excellent.
Click to read my FriFic tale
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A great little memoir and example of how it’s possible to transcend the limits of biological life. They live on and will continue to do so.
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Lovely tribute and right in every way
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i agree, they might be gone or retirend, but the music moves on.
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Thanks for leaving me a like on “Last Words.” I like to follow bloggers who leave comments or likes so I came to follow. Your story regarding some of the Beatles brings back memories.
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Glad to have you, Oneta. I do try to read everyone’s FF, but sometimes I just can’t keep up. I think I’m going to make it this week 🙂
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They really did leave and impact. For my husband they represent a break for freedom. For my daughter they are old hat. I guess we have to look to the grand kids for how they will stand the test of time.
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Their music is really timeless. They have fans in every generation. Lovely read.
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Great tribute.
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Loved this.
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Yes! No arguments here. Every once in a while I hear a song that I didn’t know was theirs and my awe increases.
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An excellent tribute. So many great songs and a lasting legacy.
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beautiful…
the music does live on
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Lovely tribute.
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The Beatles had a significant influence on music and even culture. Their music lives on. Wonderful tribute! =)
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Their music was the soundtrack to my late teens and twenties. I love the song you’ve posted and the video is brilliant. Thanks for stirring the memories!
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Your words took me back, Linda. Thanks for the walk down memory lane to the sound of “Yesterday.”
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