I remember being told more than a few times if you are a Beatles fan you can't possibly be a fan of Elvis. I never understood the comparison because in my home my mother was a huge Elvis fan and my father is a devoted Beatles fan. I grew up listening to the records of both and loved both equally for their songs.
I don't know where this saying came from but I have heard it numerous times as the years went by. After someone would ask me which I would pick I would just shake my head and always say, "both". How can I choose? But if you were to choose, which would it be? Let's compare the two.
The Beatles:
- Four young guys from Liverpool, England
- Melodies for days
- Catchy lyrics and toe tapping tunes
- Outstanding bowl haircuts
- British accents
- Snappy suits (circa early 60's)
- A drummer
- Not afraid to experiment with music
- A yellow submarine
- An entire cartoon film dedicated to a yellow submarine
Elvis:
- One guy from Mississippi
- Jet black slicked hair
- Those swingin' hips
- Soulful voice
- An electric smile
- Rock n' Roll
- Always giving to others
- Mama's boy
- Fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches
- Charming performances as an actor
Its safe to say I stand by my upbringing. I can't choose between the two. Have you? Is there one you love more than the other? Have you heard this saying about not being able to be true fans of both?
I reckon it's possible to like both. Over here in the UK it's said you can be Beatles or Stones, but not both. I like both of those too, though my mum and mother-in-law, both young people in the 60s, were squarely in opposing camps. Perhaps it's one of those "had to be there at the time" things.
ReplyDeleteAhhh my dad is a Beatles and Stones fan but I never really got into the Stones. Go figure. LOL xox
DeleteI've never gravitated towards either. Eek!
ReplyDeleteGahhh hahah thats okay there's a lot more out there aside from them! xox
DeleteElvis. Easy. I'm actually not really a Beatles fan.
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-Janey
He's still a dreamboat!! Thanks Janey! xox
DeleteTotally OK to be fans of both (I am ;)
ReplyDeleteLol Thank you Andrew! xox
DeleteE-L-V-I-S, without him there would have never been a Beatles.
ReplyDeleteThanks a great point! xox
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ReplyDeleteLol fantastic! xox
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