Tag Archives: The Beatles

3 Day Quote Challenge…The End

Posted on June 20, 2015 by vanbytheriver

From my favorite Beatles album, Abbey Road, these 32 seconds of inspiration from Lennon and McCartney. And just for fun, from my namesake, Mr. Van by the River, Chris Farley. http://www.boreme.com/posting.php?id=15851 Special thanks to Judy at Edwina’s Episodes for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Inspiration, Music | Tagged 3 Day Quote Challenge, Abbey Road, Chris Farley Interview, Lennon/McCartney, Love, Paul McCartney, The Beatles | 20 Comments

Comfort

Posted on December 18, 2014 by vanbytheriver

The turbulent 1960’s had come to a close. Two of the most beautiful, comforting songs ever released came to us in 1970; Let It Be from The Beatles, and this gem from Simon and Garfunkle: These songs are so very … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Inspiration, Music | Tagged Bridge Over Troubled Water, Hopeful Songs, Icons, Let It Be, Meaningful Lyrics, Music That Heals, Simon and Garfunkle, The Beatles | Leave a comment

Cello

Posted on December 6, 2014 by vanbytheriver

In my next life, I want to come back as a cello player. It is an instrument that sounds like crying. Ever since the Beatles’ Eleanor Rigby, I have been drawn to rock or folk music that finds a way … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Depression, Inspiration, Music | Tagged Acoustic guitar, Cello, Damien Rice, Eleanor Rigby, Harmony, Older Chests, Poetic Lyrics, Sad Songs, Strings, The Beatles | 3 Comments

She’s Leaving Home….bye, bye.

Posted on October 18, 2014 by vanbytheriver

Beatles song. Always makes me cry; not completely sure why. Could be a reminder of my own daughter when she left for college ? Could be memory of my mother trying to hide the tears when I myself left for … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Depression, Family, Music | Tagged 1960's, Depression, Family Life, Isolation, Parental Expectations, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, She's Leaving Home, Sibling Rivalry, Song Lyrics, The Beatles | Leave a comment

Channeling the Words

Posted on September 28, 2014 by vanbytheriver

I love my car radio. There is something not so random about what I often hear as I journey about. There seems to be some sort of cosmic connection that I don’t understand, but appreciate. It happens to everyone who … Continue reading →