September 2011

[El Gordo]

I got my own taste of it all on Thursday evening when my hotel neighbour threw an impromptu party, complete with an amped-up Fender Stratocaster copy and any number of drunken, caterwauling guests. A highlight was their rendition of ‘Don’t Let me Down’, the mention of which on Twitter sparked an interesting debate as to the validity of the Beatles’ place at the pinnacle of world music. Some regular contributors here may have been involved.

Wish I'd known - I'd loved to have joined in, and made the point that if, on another continent, a bunch of partying Mexicans who probably know little or no English, are willing and able to croon one of the band's lesser known numbers 45 years after it was released, then a pretty eloquent point about the band's historical standing is being made.

Instead, I'll congratulate you on a brilliant piece of insightful writing. Absolutely top stuff.