The Beatles and Girard Petite Sirah

I decided to expand on my last entries and focus on groups from the sixties that set the course of music for decades to come. So, tonight I’m leading off with a group that had by far the biggest influence of any of these groups, namely the Beatles. I remember watching them on the Ed Sullivan show straining to hear the music over the screaming girls. To this day, I don’t understand the weird emotions young girls felt that made them go absolutely bonkers. But hey, I’m a musician, and their yelling made it hard to hear the music.

Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and George Harrison were very good guitarists even by today’s standards, and the song writing team of Lennon/McCartney has yet to be surpassed. Don’t miss the video labeled “Last Ed Sullivan Concert.” It contains one of my favorites, “I feel fine,” but more importantly, it was the debut performance of Paul singing “Yesterday.” Enjoy!

I want to hold your hand: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iim6s8Ea_bE

I’m a loser: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMZzUvbTQHo

I should have known better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3Qxlj9pnTc

I saw her standing there: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhNWNktU2v8

Twist and shout: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_I8RCUpe-c

Last Ed Sullivan Concert: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FkQWAc27FU

Daytripper: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFh0XGjFhGk

Get back: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BS2DGxRl1hU

Shindig (Kansas City; I’m a Loser; Boys): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEp2O3JfMUs

Lady Madonna: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucPcofSjNbE

Revolution: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKB-w179PIQ

You’ve got to hide your love away: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv4gGTtbRqg

Hey Jude: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMTqvhV_nDM

Blackbird: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrxZhWCAuQw

Sargent Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj2bmQ4P4cM

Let it be: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4zaofnVhps

In my life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3wvUwb4p4Q

A fine vintage group like the Beatles calls for a equally fine wine. The 2010 Girard Petite Sirah ($21.00) is one of the best wines I’ve tasted. Beautiful aromas of dark berries, spice and herbs lead to a palate full of blackberries, black currents, spices, and a bit of black pepper. It’s a luscious wine, elegant and refined. Oddly enough, I got it at Costco at a very good price. Enjoy the wine and the Beatles and have a great weekend.

Cheers!