Another mic for BILLY

P(D)enny La(i)ne
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Another mic for BILLY Jul 11, 2008 7:48:45 GMT -5

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Post by P(D)enny La(i)ne on Jul 11, 2008 7:48:45 GMT -5

Sorry if this has come up before, but I don't have time to delve at the moment, and I wanted to get this on the record before I forget about it.

I just ran across this clip of an argument with George Martin during the Let It Be sessions, during which John clearly says:

"We just want, probably, another mic for Billy."

It's a short clip, and the remark in question happens at 1:08.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFxFDAqgnQU&feature=related

You used to ride on a chrome horse with your diplomat.
Who carried on his shoulder a Siamese cat.
Ain't it hard when you discovered that.
He really wasn't where it's at.
After he took from you everything he could steal.

P(D)enny La(i)ne Revolver My instructor was Mr. Langley and he taught me to sing a song. If you'd like to hear it, I can sing. Posts: 1,711	Another mic for BILLY Jul 11, 2008 8:21:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by P(D)enny La(i)ne on Jul 11, 2008 8:21:45 GMT -5 On my way to work, two things occurred to me: 1. "Billy" could easily have been Billy Preston. 2. I should never post when I'm in a hurry. Ack!
	You used to ride on a chrome horse with your diplomat. Who carried on his shoulder a Siamese cat. Ain't it hard when you discovered that. He really wasn't where it's at. After he took from you everything he could steal.

eyesbleed Administrator Posts: 2,741	Another mic for BILLY Jul 12, 2008 10:18:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by eyesbleed on Jul 12, 2008 10:18:48 GMT -5 Jul 11, 2008 8:21:45 GMT -5 P(D)enny La(i)ne said: 2. I should never post when I'm in a hurry. Ack! I can't count the number of times I've told myself that very same thing!

P(D)enny La(i)ne
Revolver

My instructor was Mr. Langley and he taught me to sing a song. If you'd like to hear it, I can sing.

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Another mic for BILLY Jul 12, 2008 14:36:45 GMT -5

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Post by P(D)enny La(i)ne on Jul 12, 2008 14:36:45 GMT -5

Jul 12, 2008 10:18:48 GMT -5 eyesbleed said:

Jul 11, 2008 8:21:45 GMT -5 P(D)enny La(i)ne said:

2. I should never post when I'm in a hurry.

Ack!

I can't count the number of times I've told myself that very same thing!

Well, at the very least, it's a pretty interesting clip... ;D

You used to ride on a chrome horse with your diplomat.
Who carried on his shoulder a Siamese cat.
Ain't it hard when you discovered that.
He really wasn't where it's at.
After he took from you everything he could steal.

MikeNL Revolver Posts: 2,243	Another mic for BILLY Jul 13, 2008 19:06:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MikeNL on Jul 13, 2008 19:06:13 GMT -5 niceee For You Blue. Billy Preston isn't on that record, right? so it must be Bill ;D

JoJo Administrator Posts: 6,537	Another mic for BILLY Jul 13, 2008 21:06:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JoJo on Jul 13, 2008 21:06:31 GMT -5 Billy Preston was most likely in the vicinity at the time, probably John is referring to him. Why another Mic? Didn't all the Beatles have enough?
	Last Edit: Jul 13, 2008 21:07:28 GMT -5 by JoJo "It is quite possible that societies - much like individuals - collectively repress information, concepts, and ideas which would produce high anxiety levels if dealt with consciously." Wilson Bryan Key "It's fun to speculate" - George Carlin

Jai Guru Deva Revolver Posts: 2,360	Another mic for BILLY Jul 13, 2008 23:36:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jai Guru Deva on Jul 13, 2008 23:36:04 GMT -5 At :59 in the video the top of Billy Preston's head is shown. www.maccafan.net/Gallery/GetBackRehearsals/Preston.jpg
	Last Edit: Jul 13, 2008 23:36:44 GMT -5 by Jai Guru Deva The hardest thing to explain is the glaringly evident which everybody had decided not to see - Ayn Rand

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Post by P(D)enny La(i)ne on Jul 11, 2008 8:21:45 GMT -5

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Post by P(D)enny La(i)ne on Jul 12, 2008 14:36:45 GMT -5

Post by MikeNL on Jul 13, 2008 19:06:13 GMT -5

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Post by Jai Guru Deva on Jul 13, 2008 23:36:04 GMT -5