Music Monday - "Rain" by The Beatles (1966)

I have always thought that "Rain" by the Beatles is one of the band's great underrated songs.  This was originally released in 1966 as a B-side to "Paperback Writer."  It was inspired by the strong rains the Beatles saw in Melbourne, Australia, when they were on tour.   This song was on the great Hey Jude album (maybe my all time favorite record album).  Here to listen and enjoy - whether it is rainy or sunny where you are:


Love the Beatles? What are your favorites of their songs? Any other Beatles songs that you consider underrated?  I'd love to hear from you in the comments, below.

Music Monday - "Here Comes the Sun" (The Beatles)

Happy Music Monday!  How I've missed sharing favorite songs here.  This week because it's Spring and because I love the Beatles, I'm sharing "Here Comes the Sun."  This song was written by George Harrison, and released in 1969 on Abbey Road.  How can you not feel happy when you hear these lines: 

"Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter
Little darling, it feels like years since it's been here

Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it's all right"

Music Monday - The Beatles - The Night Before (Official Video)

Do you have a favorite Beatles song?  Mine changes from time to time, but I usually come back to "The Night Before."  This song was featured in the movie Help! (1965).  It was written by Paul McCartney, and he also sings lead in the song.   It has the urgency of a fresh break-up, with lyrics like:

"We said our goodbye, ah, the night before
Love was in your eyes, ah, the night before
Now today I find you have changed your mind
Treat me like you did the night before."

I also love the interplay of guitar and vocals on this song.

How about you -- do you have a favorite Beatles song?  I hope you'll tell me about it in the comments below.

Beatlemania - The Beatles, 50 Years Later

The Beatles arrived in the United States 50 years ago today, on February 7, 1964.  They were greeted with fever-pitch excitement by fans, concerts throughout the United States, and several appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show.  I was a toddler when they first appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show.  I understand that I stood up and put my hands on my ears because I was scared of all the screaming in the audience.  That changed quickly, and I became one of their youngest (and most fervent) fans.  How about you - do you remember the Beatles from the 1960's?  I would love to hear your Beatles thoughts and memories in the comments, below.

New Additions: From Elephant Nursery Planter to Los Angeles Pottery

Hi all!

I've added a really fun variety of items to my store this past week, and just wanted to share a few photos with you!

Vintage nursery planter featuring an elephant pulling a little cart - would be so sweet in a baby nursery:

Mama Poodle and her 5 puppies on a leash:

Little elephant figurine - made in Japan:

Vintage wooden frame tray puzzle featuring a tabby cat and Beagle dog:

Los Angeles Potteries utensil crock (California Pottery) - dated 1965 and numbered.  Love the avocado green color!

The Beatles Anthology 1 on CD:

Down, Down the Mountain by Ellis Credle - 1961 vintage children's book set in the Blue Ridge Mountains: 

Several cut and assemble books for buildings you can put together.  They are fun for children and are also in H-O railroad scale.  This book is Cut and Assemble Main Street:

Huge lot of Gordon Fraser Christmas tags - beautiful!   All new and in the original packaging:

1961 calendar towel with an old fashioned farm scene:

All these items - and more! - are found at Birdhouse Books on eBay.  Hope you'll stop by and visit!