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I chose the title of this blog to go with a Beatles song from 1969. The title made sense in October of 2009 because fighting cancer might be a drawn out challenge. I take inspiration where I can, and hope to motivate with my musings about music, my status and anything else related to life. Anyone can post comments; no sign in or account is needed, just click on the comments section towards the bottom of the post and write me a note. A splendid time is guaranteed for all. Live Happy- Greg


"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain



Monday, November 29, 2010

"You Can't Do That"

 Obviously, The Beatles did not subscribe literally to this song written by John Lennon and recorded in early 1964 as the "b" side to the "Can't buy me love" single. John's song was at least in part autobiographical and differed from the normal Beatles songs of the early days as the lyrics clearly talk about a jealous guy telling his girlfriend to quit talking to another guy. The song was considered as the "A" side of a single until Paul's "Can't Buy me Love" trumped it at the last minute. The video is from an early 60's T.V. show with a not so obvious lip sync. If you watch near the middle, John is shown playing the lead guitar part which was not his normal role. (At the time John was the obvious leader of the band.) I like this early rocker and can relate to the title. While I continue to improve every day I have to restrict myself from certain foods, etc. Yvonne can be heard telling me I can't do that once or twice a day.
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and shared good times with family and friends. We were going to travel to Utah to see my Father and his wife Alice- then the snow and roads changed our minds. We did get our house decorated including our two Christmas trees after our sons made visits and Andrew introduced us to his friend Morgan.
Yvonne is registering for the "Big Climb" very soon (it is March 11, 2011) we hope to form a team again and will be communicating more on that very soon. Living happily- Greg