Newsletter #80 23 June 2014
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The Beatles
Welcome to City Lodge
Kia Ora and Welcome to City
Lodge and our eightieth City Lodge
Times.
We have made this newsletter for
you, our guests, to let you know what’s
happening, specials and some insider’s
knowledge about Auckland and New
Zealand.
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reception staff live locally so we know
all the best places to shop, eat, drink
and have a good time no matter what
your budget or how much time you
have.
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Fifty years ago, The Beatles graced stages in New Zealand with
their music and presence. Today, almost everybody knows who
they are and each of us knows at least one of their songs. But
here are some not so known facts about John, Paul, George,
and Ringo:
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Auckland Long Term Weather Forecast
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Fact: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Feel free to use our kitchen to make yourself a hearty breakfast.
Otherwise, you can order at reception if you’re short on time.
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Ringo’s real name is Richard Starkey. In the
recording of studio takes, Paul can be heard calling out,
“Ready, Richard?” before counting the band off.
“Yesterday” holds the record for most recorded
song. It has been covered by Elvis Presley, Boyz II
Men, Frank Sinatra, Gladys Knight, and James Brown.
The song reportedly came to Paul McCartney in a dream
and when he first played it, he wasn't sure if he had
already heard it before. So even the writer of the song
almost thought he was doing a cover.
None of the Beatles could read music. This is
from an interview with John Lennon: “I think Paul and
Ringo stand up with any of the rock musicians. Not
technically great — none of us are technical musicians.
None of us could read music. None of us can write it.
But as pure musicians, as inspired humans to make the
noise, they are as good as anybody.”
The Beetle in the Abbey Road photo had its
license plate LMW 281F stolen numerous times.
Chances are you’ve already seen the famous photo of
The Beatles crossing Abbey Road’s. In the background,
you can see a white Volkwagen Beetle with the license
plate LMW 281F. The image of the Beatles crossing
Abbey Road is iconic and the most imitated photo in
recording history.
Sources: www.mentalfloss.com
www.omgfacts.com
Upcoming Events
Monday 23 June
Aotea Square Ice Rink
Tuesday 24 June
Monday 30 June
Aotea Square Ice Rink
Tuesday 1 July
Annie (The Civic)
Aotea Square Ice Rink
A Strange Days Night 50 Year
Anniversary Beatles
ASB Stage Challenge and J
Rock (ASB Theatre)
Annie (The Civic)
Aotea Square Ice Rink
Celebration
(Aucklang Town Hall)
Wednesday 25 June
Annie (The Civic)
Aotea Square Ice Rink
Wednesday 2 July
Mana Wahine (Q Auckland)
Annie (The Civic)
Aotea Square Ice Rink
Thursday 3 July
A Strange Days Night 50 Year
Anniversary Beatles
Celebration
(Aucklang Town Hall)
Thursday 26 June
Annie (The Civic)
Aotea Square Ice Rink
Jordan Belfort - The Wolf of
Zirka Circus
(ASB Showgrounds)
Mana Wahine (Q Auckland)
Annie (The Civic)
Aotea Square Ice Rink
Friday 4 July
Zirka Circus
(ASB Showgrounds)
Wall Street (Langham)
Mana Wahine (Q Auckland)
Friday 27 June
The Beatles 50th Anniversary
Tour of NZ Relived
(Auckland Town Hall)
Saturday 28 June
UFC Fight Night Auckland: Te
Huna VS. Marquardt (Vector)
Annie (The Civic)
Aotea Square Ice Rink
Sunday 29 June
Annie (The Civic)
Aotea Square Ice Rink
Saturday 5 July
Zirka Circus
(ASB Showgrounds)
Annie (The Civic)
Aotea Square Ice Rink
Mana Wahine (Q Auckland)
Annie (The Civic)
Aotea Square Ice Rink
Sunday 6 July
Zirka Circus
(ASB Showgrounds)