I still can't believe Speed Racer is dead

[Athenais]

I tell you man he's living there still

This was the home of Sir Paul McCartney, during the Beatles era, a few blocks from Abbey Road.

Taken from: www.davidsimmons.com/pers/travel/london/abbeyroad.html

[Athenais]

In an attempt to personally re-enact the Abbey Road cover, I tried to walk across Abbey Road. Besides the fact that it’s hard to recreate four people walking across the road when there was only me, I realized that cars are not inclined to stop unless you’re a pop superstar. In the photo, below you see me about to nearly get run over by the red car.



Trying not to get run over crossing Abbey Road

taken from: home.earthlink.net/~waltmeier/travel/London2002.html

[Athenais]

Daisy and Gatsby are driving down the road, with Daisy in the driver's seat when Myrtle suddenly runs in front of the car. Daisy does not really know who Myrtle is, but she continues driving for some reason and does not appear to try to miss hitting Myrtle. Myrtle dies immediately upon impact. Gatsby ends up taking the blame for her murder because it was his car that hit her. Determined to get revenge for Myrtle's death, her husband George eventually kills Gatsby.

www.fcps.k12.va.us/westspringfieldhs/academic/english/1project/99gg/99gg2/charlis2.htm

The yellow car Gatsby owned would be similar to this. The most expensive luxury car of his time would have around 100 bhp and could reach speeds up to 130 mph. The car Daisy was driving when she hit Myrtle would be within this description in The Great Gatsby.


www.fcps.k12.va.us/westspringfieldhs/academic/english/1project/99gg/99gg2/cars.htm

[Athenais]

What is on the back of John's jacket...
The eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg?

[iknowstuff]

But...The Great Gatsby (the movie) is from 1964.

[nicolas]

iknowstuff said:

But...The Great Gatsby (the movie) is from 1964.

www.imdb.com/title/tt0071577/

I read 1974.

[Athenais]

iknowstuff said:

But...The Great Gatsby (the movie) is from 1964.

You don't really know stuff....do you....

[TheDZ]

Is this MMT pic relevant?

[iknowstuff]

well, I DO know stuff but my memory isn't what it was...or maybe I know too much stuff and some of it is being pushed out for lack of room... ;D

I remember seeing the movue. It was pretty boring but I'm sure the guide said "1964". Maybe it was a misprint or, as I said, my memory is faulty.

[nicolas]

thedezombificator said:

Is this MMT pic relevant?

I thiink it's FUNDAMENTAL.
Taken from MMT backstage or from the wiped out scenes?

Excellent TheDZ!

[TheDZ]

Modified picture..

[Athenais]

I told a girl I can start right away
And she said listen babe I got something to say
I got no car and it's breaking my heart
But I've found a driver and that's a start

Brydor Cars was the company that bought most Beatles Minis. Brian Epstein actually had a number of Minis himself bought via this company. It was 'Brian Epstein Automobiles Ltd' and traded as "Brydor Cars" in Hounslow. It was made up from Brian and Doran. Terry Doran a car salesman was a long time friend of Epstein from Liverpool and Brydor Cars was set up for Terry with Brian as a silent partner, when Brian died and Apple was set up Terry was appointed head of Apple Music.

www.minispace.co.uk/beatles/about/about.htm


Terry Doran is also referred to obliquely in the song "She's Leaving Home" on Sgt. Pepper. He is the "Man from the Motor Trade"

www.minispace.co.uk/beatles/ringo/ringo.htm

[Athenais]

Brian and the Beatles were always fun to be with in those heady early days, but I tried not to travel in a car with Brian driving too often. He was a truly terrible driver, although I never knew him to have an accident. He caused plenty, mind you.

In the winter of 1964, the Beatles were playing at a huge cinema in Manchester and Brian decided he would drive the two of us over in his little maroon MGB. My heart sank.

Brian announced we were going for something to eat and eventually we spotted a restaurant. Fortunately, there was a parking space just outside which would have happily accommodated an ocean-going liner. But this still represented a considerable challenge to Brian.


He reversed at speed until we heard a sickening crunch from the rear. Brian grimaced and turned the radio up a notch. We lurched forward and gave the bread van in front a friendly nudge. By then, the curb was just about within walking distance so I took the opportunity to abandon ship before Brian's manoeuvring did anyone any lasting damage.

As I got out, I saw the figure of a very large policeman looming over me. At first, I thought from the tears in his eyes that he was upset about something. Then I noted from the heaving of the shoulders and the spluttering sounds that he was laughing.

When Brian got out with as much dignity as he could muster, the policeman was in such a state of hysteria he couldn't find the breath to tick him off (give him a ticket).

With The Beatles
Alistair Taylor
Page 91-92


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