User talk:Andreasegde/Archive 16

Freddie Lennon
Is it just me or does the beginning of Freddie's single sound like Imagine? --andreasegde 18:18, 26 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Does dunnit? Also, the waves sound like Champagne Supernova. What a mawkish, spineless old bastard.--Crestville 17:28, 27 September 2007 (UTC)
 * That's a bit tough on the (dead) sad bugger. Read his article... --andreasegde 19:01, 28 September 2007 (UTC)


 * Actually, if you sing Imagine (along with Freddie, but an octave higher) the melody is even closer. Just as Sting stole Every Breath You Take from Sam Cooke's Wonderful World, maybe John nicked Imagine from his dad as revenge. --andreasegde 19:07, 28 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Sam Cooke was Sting's dad? Is that why he dyed his hair blonde? LessHeard vanU 22:13, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
 * The intricacies of that have been forever lost in the myriad labyrinths of Rock 'n Roll history. Don't shoot me, I'm only the messenger. --andreasegde 18:06, 1 October 2007 (UTC)

John Lennon
When you were ploughing through Lenno's article back then, adding cites, you changed the identity of the issuer of the post killing statement from Yoko to Geffen Records. Another editor has changed it back to Yoko citing a couple of books. Another editor claims that the references to not back the edit and reverted it, which then resulted in a WP:LAME edit war. I wonder if you have any of the books mentioned, or can drag up your reference for Geffen. The discussion is over at the talkpage. Cheers. LessHeard vanU 22:13, 30 September 2007 (UTC)


 * Whoops - have apologised on the talk page. --andreasegde 18:05, 1 October 2007 (UTC)

Jim & Mary McCartney
You kind people should have a look at the above article and give me some pointers as to its state. I know it's a bit confusing at the moment, but I would appreciate a few ideas about headers. --andreasegde 16:42, 3 October 2007 (UTC)
 * I know Mary was the basis for "Mother Mary" of "Let it Be", but it would be interesting to see if they had any other appearences in their children's work. If only I could find my copy of "SHOUT!"--Crestville 20:12, 3 October 2007 (UTC)


 * McCartney wrote about Aunty Jin in... was it called, "Let 'Em In"?. --andreasegde 17:12, 4 October 2007 (UTC)


 * This Jim and Mary story gets more interesting as it goes on. --andreasegde 14:19, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

Alive and still smoking!
Alright me little pop star! Yeah I'm OK I jus got the A-hole with all this friggin arguin wot goes on! So I'm having a rest. Sam Cooke? Sam Cooke? For someone with the voice of an angel, you got dead dodgy lug oles lad! Sting nicked it from "I Love You More Than I Can Say" Cheers our kid, best wishes to all! Vera, Chuck &amp; Dave 16:09, 5 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Ah-ha! Vera's back on the track! Drinks all round! (Mine's a pint of John Smith's Smooth....) --andreasegde 16:22, 5 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Yay! (BTW, I'm a month without cigs!). COME BACK VERA!--Crestville 17:35, 5 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Ah-ha! Sir Joseph Dangerous! Yeah I'll see you soon Joe, and well done! Cigs Are Bad! Cheers pal, Vera, Chuck &amp; Dave 16:16, 6 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Not if you roll them yourself and only smoke half of a beggar's stub. (Sound of wincing and trying to cajole others into thinking one doesn't smoke a lot...) --andreasegde 16:53, 6 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Vera! Hooray!! Tvoz | talk 21:13, 7 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Hello you little news celeb! Vera XXXX
 * hee hee Tvoz | talk 21:08, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

Is it time for Macca to own up?
There you go - job done. --andreasegde 18:35, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

Tsk Tsk, using a fair use image to decorate a user page, you're going to get Andreasegde in trouble there, VC&D... :) Is that supposed to be Macca's first wife or what?++Lar: t/c 16:37, 8 October 2007 (UTC)
 * No Lar, he's askin Auntie Jin for his pocket money! Cheers! Vera, Chuck &amp; Dave 16:48, 8 October 2007 (UTC)
 * No 'La' (Liverpool expression) it's gonna be taken off soon like - just as soon as I've finished me jam butty.


 * Macca's first wife? His first erotic dream more like. With melons like that, you don't get many of them to the pound... (apologies to Tvoz for being crass..) --andreasegde 18:35, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

What's all that about?
Non-plussed, but interested. What's all that abart? (Harry Enfield) --andreasegde 20:21, 7 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Brainstormin over beer soaked tables my arse! They jus changed The Beatniks to The Beatles jus look at the art work! Cheers La! Vera, Chuck &amp; Dave 21:20, 7 October 2007 (UTC)
 * If you can pin it down to a year or even a month, and if it was released in England, it would put it in the bag. --andreasegde 13:38, 8 October 2007 (UTC)


 * IMDb says 1960, Yahoo says 1959, youtube clip  says 1959 (note Jim McCartney on phone) can't find anything about UK screening date - need asst. Rubber Ducky Over. Vera, Chuck &amp; Dave 15:36, 8 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Taken from Stuart Sutcliffe:"Sutcliffe lived in Percy Street before moving to Hillary Mansions at 3 Gambier Terrace, which was occupied by Beatniks.[5][6] The flat was near the new Anglican Cathedral in the run-down area of Liverpool 8, with bare lightbulbs and a mattress on the floor in the corner. Lennon moved in with Sutcliffe in early 1960".
 * Taken from the article Beatnik:"The word "beatnik" was coined by Herb Caen in an article in the San Francisco Chronicle on 2 April 1958".
 * John, stuart and Cynthia supposedly made it up, but Macca has alway claimed they thought of it together, as in, "we thought it would be a good name". --andreasegde 16:10, 8 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Ah-ha Shylock! I reckon Lemmon & Sooty saw it and added the "A" nuhin to do with Macca! Vera, Chuck &amp; Dave 15:56, 8 October 2007 (UTC)


 * I think my esteemed colleague has hit the steel pointed thing on the cranium with a rather heavy implement. :) --Dr. Smithely-Smythe (no relation to the Earl of Biscuit) 16:08, 8 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Quick, phone the News Of The World an dob im in! Vera, Chuck &amp; Dave 16:13, 8 October 2007 (UTC)


 * If that poster was on the wall of the Renshaw Hall when Lemon, Sooty and Sin were getting pissed out of their trees, it would clinch it. --andreasegde 16:17, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

I do so wish that my good friends here would refrain from such uncouth language. --Inspector Gordonstown-Go Lightly (no connection to the Count of Crumbly) 16:08, 8 October 2007 (UTC)


 * I reckon it was a racin cert it was on the wall! And I quite agree with the Hon.Count it really is so disgraceful what? Ed Admin will be on the blower soon. Less Heard Van Winkle 16:29, 8 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Wrong it was a bot! Vera, Chuck &amp; Dave 16:43, 8 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Being competely and utterly honest, I have never truly understood the meaning of the word 'bot'. I often find myself linking it to the name of tom, which relates to a part of the anatomy that I frequently use in private but never mention in public, if you get my meaning. --That tom cat's been at it again with my pussy, said the actress to the bishop 18:23, 8 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Bishop!  Try RO-. But damned if I never thought of the connection of beatnik ==> beatles. Tvoz | talk 18:28, 8 October 2007 (UTC)


 * See above quotes about Sooty (sorry, Stuart Sutcliffe) being a Beatnik, and the first national press photo of John in a room as a Beatnik (press photo and story arranged by Allan Williams). I can't remember which article it's in... --andreasegde 18:39, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

I have no idea what any of you are talking about. Do I win a Ford Cortina?--Crestville 21:30, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

Old cars

 * You too can win a clapped-out old banger!
 * I've got a classic Ford Prefect that I can let you have for a good price, my son - one previous owner who was the vicar's wife, low mileage, and I'll throw the steering wheel in for free. Cash or card? Luvverly-jubbly --Lionel Ritchie (no relation to Winston Churchill) 12:27, 9 October 2007 (UTC)


 * We've got an old Volvo pump ladder you can have, goes like the feckin wind. Postage & Packing only £25,000. Say No More Squire! 14:25, 9 October 2007 (UTC)


 * What's a pump ladder? (Sound of scratching one's nether regions and head.) --Colin Clueless. (Name, address and girth size available on demand) 18:40, 9 October 2007 (UTC)
 * It is what you and I would call "a fire engine", the pump being the means of pushing water out of the hose, and the ladder being the torn bit of said hose worn by Firemen under their rubber waders. Neeee-naaaar Neeee-naaar Neeee-naar Cherry 20:12, 9 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Correctamundo Ms. Cherry! It is a teknicle term for Fire Engine. Woooooooooooooorarararararararararara! 21:34, 9 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Why must they be VOLVOs? --andreasegde 22:20, 10 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Nay ya daft bugger! They're not all Volvos - DAF, Dennis (remember them), Mercedes, some stations have got some Dodge. VW tankers & Carriers all sorts of fast cars & vans.  No Ferrari Rapid Response yet though :) Vera, Chuck &amp; Dave 22:38, 11 October 2007 (UTC)


 * I get that (and of course I remember Dennis) but why call them Volvo pump ladders? They should be called (stop me if I'm getting boring here - which I am) Big Fat Red Things That Go Woooooooooooooorarararararararararara!!!! Slap me if I'm wrong. :)) --andreasegde 22:43, 11 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Sorry ol' chap jus makin a cuppa tea-quite agree, I call em LFB is up your arse you dopey prat get out me way or your'e totalled! Vera, Chuck &amp; Dave 23:05, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

Beatnik - Beatles
My eyes are going funny, so I'll start this. I know I put a quote in about Allan Williams arranging a story with a national British newspaper (July 1960 - The Sunday People - a gutter rag) about how the Beatniks were "on the road to Hell". It was the first time that a photo of any Beatle had been seen in a national newspaper (even though Lennon was lying on the floor at the time.) I shall look at the books... --andreasegde 18:47, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

Here's one: Press story --andreasegde 18:55, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

Let It Be
Thanks. I love that song, and wanted to read more about it on wiki. Thought the article looked great. :D FamicomJL 03:25, 10 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Have no fear, FamicomJL, your favourite song is going to get a GA rating, or I will boil my socks in gelatine and then slowly eat them through a sieve. :)) --andreasegde 16:50, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

FA articles
As The Beatles' project has been criticised for having lists, I find this (an FA article BTW) List of WWE Women's Champions, to be utterly shocking. Who is running the shop here, I ask, and what's the point? --andreasegde 18:25, 10 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Oh, shut up you old grumbler, and play with a crumbly biscuit. I highly recommend it...

--Sir Non-Crumbly Biscuit - inventor of the first biscuit that doesn't crumble when you dip it in a cup of tea. 18:45, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

Barnstar
I decided to award you with this after noticing you had improved my image and used it on other articles! Thanks for making more use of my image, and keep up the good work. Enjoy the Barnstar! —  j acĸrм  ( talk ) 20:32, 12 October 2007 (UTC)


 * How strange, I was laughing yesterday about the fact that I haven't had any (legal) barnstars for ages. I thank you very much Jackrm, and also for your photo. --andreasegde 14:28, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

Replaceable fair use Image:NeilAspinall.jpg
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I have replied on the talk page. --andreasegde 15:38, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

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 * Yes, please delete it. --andreasegde 09:16, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

Let It Be (song) Italics
The guidelines say that song titles are put in quotes, album titles in italics. Why are you putting both in italics in Let It Be (song)? It's a handy way for the reader to tell the difference between song titles that are also album titles (or even film titles, as is the case with 4 Beatle songs). John Cardinal 13:04, 15 October 2007 (UTC)


 * I thought I was on the right track, but I obviously wasn't. Feel free to change them.--andreasegde 14:21, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

Please feel free to leave a comment
Or an abandoned baby under the pool table. --andreasegde 14:20, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Okay Andreasegde - my name is Lynne. I lived in Poole most of my life. My mother owned and operated the Varcoe Nursing Agency - and she provided caregivers for Mimi for the last few years of her life. I was one of them in my spare time. Mimi died when I was there - I was the only one there (not a pleasant experience, I have to say since she died on the toilet - akthough I did not tell anyone that at the time). Her last words were, in fact "Hello John". I went to the funeral and the reception afterwards. Yoko and Sean were there. Cynthia was there. Julian was NOT there. The other Beatles sent flowers. They played "Imagine" (just the tune) at the funeral. She was cremated at the crematorium on the Wimbourne Road (near Poole Grammar School). The reception was at the Harbour Heights Hotel by Sandbanks. My name was in the paper (Evening Echo - I believe it's now called the Daily Echo). And my name is on her death certificate since I was the only one there. Why should I have a page? - I am not - nor was I ever - a  Beatles fan  - I wasn't born until 1963!! And I would appreciate you not calling me a liar. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lynnev (talk • contribs) 13:19, 19 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Apology given, even though I said "porky pies" :) Do you want me to put all that information in the article? --andreasegde 13:40, 19 October 2007 (UTC)


 * One question: Who paid for the nursing care of Mimi? --andreasegde 17:34, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Yoko paid for the nursing care. She arranged it through Michael Cadwallader - a cousin (?) of John's who lived in London. I have a letter from him thanking me. She had a different agency at night (sorry, I can't remember the name)- and Varcoe Nursing Agency during the day. I have a copy of the paper somewhere - it states how I was the one with Mimi when she died. I don't really care if stuff is put in the article or not - but I don't think the article should have untruths - such as Mimi's last words being about her being afraid to die. Mimi was not afraid of anything - and she certainly never expressed anything about being a wicked woman. I don't know where that resource came from (I'd like to know)- but it is obviously not correct - I was the only one there. Hope that helps. Lynne —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.154.144.234 (talk) 02:27, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

Thanks a lot, Lynne. The quote came from Cynthia Lennon's book "John". She said that Julia (Baird) told her that a nurse had said it. In all honesty I wouldn't expect Cynthia or Julia to be 100% reliable when talking about Mimi, as they both had 'axes to grind' with her (let's be really honest; they hated her guts...) I will take out the last words of Mimi from them both as being debatable. Thanks for the agency tips and Cadwallader name. I will look them up. The one thing I do have a problem with is that Mimi was in/on the toilet when she died (or collapsed, and later died?) How could you hear what she said?--andreasegde 10:52, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

Quiz / Dot Rhone
I decided to respond here because the Quiz page didn't seem the proper place for a discussion. So, blur your eyes and imagine your comment about my correct answer right above this:

Heck of a prize! &lt;g&gt; I don't think I can answer the pregnancy question. I've only ever seen it discussed in Cynthia's book, which I borrowed from the library last spring and don't have now. I can't remember if Dot only thought she was pregnant, or if she was pregnant and had a miscarriage, or what. If I find source material, I might add her to the McCartney article. As I recall, she was mentioned in the article at some point in the past but there was a feud about it and she was removed. (That's partly why I stay away from the big four articles except to play traffic cop on questionable changes; too much feuding!) John Cardinal 22:49, 15 October 2007 (UTC)


 * I have it in Spitz's book, but not in not in Miles (who spelt her name as Rohne, not Rhone, and only gives her one page). McCartney's father knew she was pregnant and was very happy about it, apparently. That's why McCartney took out a marriage licence. (That has to be provable somewhere in Liverpool.) Check this..., although it's hard to read because of the colours. It's Dot being quoted, and its sources are at the bottom.--andreasegde 04:54, 16 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Ah-hah - she's in! I claim my pound of pork scratchings and a juicy pie. --andreasegde 14:18, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Photos
I get weary of people picking on a certain article about one single photo. It's not overall (the whole article, which has others that can be picked on) it's just picky. --andreasegde 23:11, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Songs
I have added some songs to my user page (I hope it's allowed - ouch!) You might like them... :) --andreasegde 20:51, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

John Lennon
Hi Andreas, Thanks for sticking with me on this one. David Spindel sent me the full face picture to replace the guitar picture. I had to photoshop Ono's shoulder out. He's just worried someone will print it out and sell for profit. We are still working that bug out. Sixstring1965 19:21, 19 October 2007 (UTC)


 * A person that contacts the original photographer and gets permission to use it in Wikipedia is a total hero in my book. "Above and beyond the call of duty", as they used to say in the old days... They used to give medals for that sort of thing. --andreasegde 21:47, 19 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Andreas, I opened my messages and saw a Barnstar (my first award!! Yay!!) and I actually got the chills. Not from the award, but from the beautiful words you attached to it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.Sixstring1965 23:47, 19 October 2007 (UTC)


 * "Enjoy" is a nice word. Your enjoyment is well-deserved. --andreasegde 00:04, 20 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Now all he needs to do is get a nice piccy of Lady Mucca's Bristols, an I'll give im a Beatles Wikifish! Cosmo Smallpiece 01:30, 20 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Ladies and Gentlemen, I introduce you to Vera, Chuck and Dave, who never fails to make me laugh out loud. If anyone fails to understand the brilliant humour in our missives to each other I truly apologise, but you don't know what you're missing. I'm still laughing about the bristols and the fish... :)) --andreasegde 12:26, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

I think someone owes me a Beatles Wikifish... Sixstring1965 16:49, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

Strange
You've got to read this from Poole crematorium.

''Poole Crematorium is once again opening its doors to local residents on Friday 30 September from 10am to 12 noon. This date has been chosen to coincide with the Macmillan Cancer Relief’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning event and there will be a variety of refreshments on offer during the morning with all donations going direct to cancer charity.''

''Jayne Taylor, Business Manager, Leisure Services, Borough of Poole said: “Our previous open days have always been very well attended and we are always delighted to show people around our bright and modern facilities. We are doubly pleased that this year we can do so whilst also taking part in the Macmillan’s Coffee Morning fundraiser.”''

Wow, that's one open day I'm glad I will never have to attend. (Hmmm... I suppose I will one day, but I will be on the receiving end of their services... :) --andreasegde 12:33, 20 October 2007 (UTC)


 * The cancer relief connection is a little tacky, if you ask me. What are they, an advance team, screening folks for Poole's? I'm also not so sure about the coffee, but I'm all for supporting the cause, of course. Tvoz | talk 16:54, 22 October 2007 (UTC)


 * If it's English coffee it will be dreadful. "Maxwell House granulated instant coffee with pasturised milk anyone?" I didn't spot that cancer connection. Maybe they're looking to fill their books for the coming bereavement season. (I know I shouldn't laugh.) --andreasegde 16:39, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

Extra musicsample +Type
If you add the "|Type=song" or "|Type=single" parameter to Extra musicsample template calls, the "Music sample" title bar will have the same background color as other titles in the infobox. I've changed a few of the entries, but if I don't get to the others, or if you create more, it would be good to include that argument. Thanks. JC 17:25, 20 October 2007 (UTC)


 * I didn't know that, and I thank you, JC. --andreasegde 17:34, 20 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Hold on, can you point me to an example that I have uploaded and you have corrected so I can copy it into Winword? --andreasegde 17:37, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

Here 'tis: Because (The Beatles song). The new text is as follows:

Extra musicsample |filename=Because Beatles.ogg |title=Because |format=Ogg |Type=song

Plus 🇦🇩, of course. Note that I deleted the empty "|description=" parameter. That's just a personal style issue. I don't see any reason to add empty versions of rarely used parameters. I also removed the quotes from around the title because the template provides them anyway. John Cardinal 19:13, 20 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Right, I've copied it, and hopefully I will never darken the door of mistakes again, although I'm sure I will, somehow. I thank thee kindly, Sir John. :) --andreasegde 18:15, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

Tautiška giesmė infobox
Since you nicely asked, I went ahead and added it. User:Zscout370 (Return Fire) 07:34, 22 October 2007 (UTC)


 * I moved the recording to the infobox, put the flag in and changed the heading. --andreasegde 09:37, 22 October 2007 (UTC)
 * No problems with that. User:Zscout370 (Return Fire) 13:05, 22 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Don't mention it; my pleasure. (It takes all sorts, dun't it Mam...? Them that can say "Tha's a reet gud'un - tha'll do fer me", and them that carn't - aft'a tha's worked thee socks off being gradely for 'em, tha knows). --andreasegde 13:14, 22 October 2007 (UTC)