This post is written for Friday Fictioneers.
“I don’t feel good about this John.”
“Paul, it’s why we came to the U.S. Remember you said we would never make it playing lunchtime dates at the Cavern. No longer are we going to have our tea and sandwiches and cigarettes on stage, sing a couple of tunes and tell a few jokes. Those days are over mate!”
“But it’s television. We’re just four lads from Liverpool here in New York. They won’t like us I’m sure. Let’s wear our dark suits to impress them. And neck ties. What’s the guys name were meeting?”
“Ed Sullivan”, replied John.
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Oh Danny Boy! 
Love it! I think I saw those same boys when I was a kid. On television, in black and white.
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Smartly put! 😀
We know just how big they made it! 😉
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Their manager got them a great show for their first appearance on U.S. TV. This is a good piece of historical fiction based on reality, Danny. I liked their work but was too old–being about their age–to be a fan. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Confession time: my favourite band was The Kinks. And they had an interesting time in America! Nice snippet of biography, Danny.
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You really got me and Lola are a couple I remember.
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People may change but music still unites the world. True stories are the best.
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Oh, very clever. It would have been just like that, I reckon.
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They stepped out in confidence and it paid off. They were very good, and I think they came along at just the right time too. Pop culture, potential of worldwide media exposure – all worked together for them.
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You got me! Such a delightful surprise 🙂
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Hit a note with me…but then again, we just went to see “Rocketman” last week. Similar tale in many ways.
https://dbmcnicol.com/friday-fictioneers-freshly-boxed/
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…and the rest is history! Nice one Danny.
My tale – An audience with Rosey!
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I am sure these four guys made it big in the US, the land of dreams.
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🙂
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Those were the days. Remember it well.
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Hmm, these fellows remind me of someone… 🙂
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Dear Danny,
John always assured the other three they were going to be the top of the pops. And over half a century later they still are. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Especially Paul I believe.
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And so it all began. Paul always seemed to be the cocky, confident one.
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Still is!
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Ah, I wish I could have seen it. I was just a tad too young to join the screaming teenagers. What a great take.
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This was great, Danny! Why wouldn’t they be nervous on their first tv appearance!
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Oh my–I so remember!! It was great!
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One of the benefits of growing old. Great memories. While we remember. 🙂
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Mature, Danny. Mature. 😉
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So sweet
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Just as well Paul listened to John’s advice!
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Worked well in the end.
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I don’t understand that first comment, but I guess I don’t need to.
I do remember the Ed Sullivan show when the Beatles first performed on TV in America. Seems like a lifetime ago.
Wait. For some, it really is!
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Paul McCarthy was just a little nervous on his first U.S. performance.
Thanks for commenting.
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