Beatles and Folk music

Subject: RE: Beatles and Folk music
From: Rasener
Date: 10 Apr 04 - 10:56 AM

Norwegian Wood, Let It Be, Eleanor Rigby, Here Comes The Sun, Youve Got To hide Your Love Away and a very topical one :-) When I'm 64, are the ones that spring to mind.

Why not, I would accept that. My fear is that unless you are really good, you may finish up second best and do more harm than good. I think whatever anybody thinks about the Beatles, they are a hard act to copy.

Subject: RE: Beatles and Folk music
From: GUEST,Russ
Date: 10 Apr 04 - 10:54 AM

Mostly we do traditional music, but part of the evening is an "anything goes" session which is exactly what it says. We've been doing it for years and the idea has always been to let people express their current musical interests without constraints. For me it is always fun to hear what people are up to musically. I've heard everything from Misty to Suzie Snowflake.

Subject: Beatles and Folk music
From: Betsy
Date: 10 Apr 04 - 10:32 AM

If, and only if, we can accept that Folk clubs have evolved into Acoustic music clubs-normally with their roots in traditional music is there a case for accepting that Beatles music being played(acoustically)in your club. After all the music has been around for more than 40 years now - sh*t is it THAT long some might say !!
Would it be welcome or is it a definite No-No ?
(For non-musicians - please be aware the songs are easy on the ear, but people like myself find some / most of these songs can be very difficult to play.