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RIP Lucy (in the Sky...), 46
« on: September 28, 2009, 08:14:02 PM »
Lucy Vodden, the inspiration for "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds", 46, complications from lupus:
http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2009/09/28/lucy-vodden-of-beatles-song-fame-dies/

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Re: RIP Lucy (in the Sky...), 46
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2009, 08:56:01 PM »

Lucy Vodden, the inspiration for "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds", 46, complications from lupus:
http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2009/09/28/lucy-vodden-of-beatles-song-fame-dies/


Yikes!  Ali & I are both only 46.  I mentioned elsewhere that I spoke to my old HS best friend this weekend, and he informed me that earlier this week a guy from our class had passed away, 3rd one inside of a year.  Double Yikes!!
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Re: RIP Lucy (in the Sky...), 46
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2009, 08:20:19 PM »
Enjoy a 10-min montage of all 45 songs in the Beatles Rock Band game!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgPUqMQU7Vk&feature=related

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Re: RIP Lucy (in the Sky...), 46
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2009, 12:40:17 AM »
I was disappointed to hear that the real Lucy ultimately didn't care for the song.
“The choir of children sing their song.  They've practiced all year long.  Ding dong.  Ding dong.  Ding dong.”

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Re: RIP Lucy (in the Sky...), 46
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2009, 12:54:51 AM »
Enjoy a 10-min montage of all 45 songs in the Beatles Rock Band game!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgPUqMQU7Vk&feature=related

This was wonderful - thank you!  Although as I lamented on Facebook, my deep interest in trying out this game is tempered by its ultimate reminder of my sadness that I can't play a real instrument.  Still and all - the designers did a really nice job with this, crafting something that's visually fun for both Beatles fanatics and casual players (and kids too young to be fanatics).  My only disappointment -- spoiler alert -- is the absence of "Penny Lane."
“The choir of children sing their song.  They've practiced all year long.  Ding dong.  Ding dong.  Ding dong.”

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Re: RIP Lucy (in the Sky...), 46
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2009, 07:10:09 AM »
Tomorrow, Oct 1st, is the official Rock Your Beatles Day.  Details at:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141424257747&index=1