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Rory McGimpsey

@rorymcgimpsey.bsky.social

Music fan (particularly Beatles, Iron Maiden). Like a bit of sport and rugby, too. Write a bit. Ignore the haters!

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John and Yoko snacking in Apple.

John and Yoko snacking in Apple.

Yoko has a lovely green teacup and appears to be digging out the last of the caviar. Is that peanut butter John is spreading on his toast?

08.10.2025 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I found that Ozzy and Sharon documentary incredibly poignant. Ozzy got home alright, but little did he know he only had weeks left. Life is short, folks. Short and fragile. Make the most of it.

03.10.2025 06:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Listened to a Beatles’ mix for the first time in a while yesterday. Familiarity can breed contempt but it’s amazing how fresh the music still sounds and how, after all this time, you still notice new things. So many layers. They were some band!

02.10.2025 05:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The #Beatles during a recording session for the BBC Radio show 'Saturday Club' at the Playhouse Theatre in London on 21st May 1963

The #Beatles during a recording session for the BBC Radio show 'Saturday Club' at the Playhouse Theatre in London on 21st May 1963

The #Beatles during a recording session for the BBC Radio show 'Saturday Club' at the Playhouse Theatre in London on 21st May 1963

02.10.2025 05:36 β€” πŸ‘ 152    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Peace deals are always best when one side threatens to destroy the other if they don't accept

29.09.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When did golf fans become hooligans? I missed that development!

29.09.2025 06:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Team Europe trolling Trump after winning The Ryder Cup πŸ€£πŸ’€

29.09.2025 02:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2767    πŸ” 695    πŸ’¬ 112    πŸ“Œ 125
B/w photo of Patti Boyd drinking tea on the set of A Hard Days Night

B/w photo of Patti Boyd drinking tea on the set of A Hard Days Night

Im not saying Pattie was on mission β€œNab a Beatle” but if she was, she had her tactics spot on

23.09.2025 07:00 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Harry and Paul's Story of the Twos - 26/05/2014
YouTube video by smtm: Entertainment Harry and Paul's Story of the Twos - 26/05/2014

These mockumentaries by Harry & Paul are my favourite thing in the world - celebrating while sticking the knife in

youtu.be/pOlSHw_y0Lw?...

21.09.2025 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s very Paul!

18.09.2025 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Terrible news about Ricky Hatton, an exciting and authentic fighter who was never less than entertaining. RIP.

15.09.2025 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Really don’t understand that decision at the boxing in Belfast!

13.09.2025 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Didn’t see the game, but that’s some win for South Africa in New Zealand. Wow!

13.09.2025 09:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎢🎢 LISTENING PARTY 🎢🎢
It’s 20 years since Paul McCartney released β€œChaos And Creation In The Backyard” and we’re going to reassess it this Saturday,13th September at 9pm BST.
All welcome, reposts appreciated.
See you there!
#maccachaos20

10.09.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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Fascinating 1972 letters from John to Paul, proposing a joint performance with The Rolling Stones at the One to One gigs. And, perhaps, a show in Ireland.

They’d previously met up on 29th Jan β€˜72 (the day before Bloody Sunday)

From the Power to the People book - thanks to @parlogram.bsky.social

10.09.2025 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Northern Ireland unlucky against Germany last night. That performance warranted a better result.

08.09.2025 05:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My goodness, that’s just wonderful!

06.09.2025 12:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Masters! πŸ™‚

06.09.2025 12:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

All Blacks ahead here in the Rugby Championship. Big second half for South Africa!

06.09.2025 07:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
B/w trading card showing Beatle George, circa 1963, holding an empty teacup

B/w trading card showing Beatle George, circa 1963, holding an empty teacup

Harrison’s empty teacup brings on a bout of ennui. We’ve all been there.

04.09.2025 05:28 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wasn’t a version of LOTR starring the Beatles a serious option at one point?

01.09.2025 11:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
The Beatles Anthology 2025 - What's In It & Who Is It For?
YouTube video by Parlogram The Beatles Anthology 2025 - What's In It & Who Is It For?

A great - and balanced - preview of the Anthology collection by the ever reliable @parlogram.bsky.social

Includes comparisons between the 1990s/2025s versions and why Apple now need to rely on the next generation of fans

youtu.be/1UU_EL5pnt4?...

31.08.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

Como Estais Amigos!

31.08.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

To be honest, I find it hard not to be a little cynical, Chris. They can endlessly knock out different takes of recordings for large sums of money. But that’s been done. As a fan, you just want something new and novel. Appreciate that’s rather difficult for a band that broke up in 1969!

22.08.2025 08:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Was just thinking about what the songs would have been if John had moved to New Zealand. β€˜Baby’s in All Black’ was the best I could come up with!

22.08.2025 06:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If I had been asked to proofread "She Loves You" by The Beatles

18.08.2025 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 140    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 1

Awesome!

20.08.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Exciting!

20.08.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Criminally underrated album. The point where it all changed, paving the way for Rubber Soul.

18.08.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BBC Radio Ulster - Back to the Irish, Give Oasis Back to the Irish Steven Cockcroft and Jason Carty explore the roots of the Gallagher brothers and Oasis.

As Oasis wrap up the second of two massive gigs in Dublin, a reminder from Steven & Jason that they are actually Irish. Tune into Give Oasis Back to the Irish from the BBC right here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001...
#oasis #oasislive25

17.08.2025 20:56 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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