Interracial. During the Beatles Christmas show concert dates they strike up a friendship with their co-liners the Debutantes a up and coming black girl group from New York (Loosely based on the Ronettes). Paul and John both find themselves intereste...
Charlie watched The Beatles perform on the Ed Sullivan Show. They appeared more subdued than how she remembered them performing on stage at the Astoria. The sets at the Astoria had been filled with unbridled energy, but here, it seemed like they were holding back to a certain degree. Charlie thought it was a shame because The Beatles were a great live act. However, she was happy for them, and she couldn't help but feel excited about seeing people she knew appearing on television.
As they began to perform "Till There Was You," Charlie smiled as each Beatles member's name appeared on the screen, with the last one reading "SORRY GIRLS, HE'S MARRIED" beneath John.
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Charlie had not forgotten about John being married, but when reminded of it, she felt hurt. She did not want to believe that there could have been more between her and John, given that he was married and lived in another country. Although there was a part of her that was curious about what could have been if things were different, she did not allow herself to dwell on those thoughts for too long.
"Who's your favorite Beatle?"
When Charlie returned to New York, she never expected to be asked about her favorite Beatle. However, in February, The Beatles arrived in the city and quickly rose to fame. Meanwhile, Charlie's own band, The Debutantes, were still struggling to gain recognition. The Beatles' charm, wit, and accents made it easy for them to win over the American audience.
Charlie felt envious of the warm reception that the Debutantes received. She was also annoyed because the success of their LP "Welcome to the Ball" and its title track was largely due to The Beatles. The Fab Four championed the girls in interviews, mentioning them as one of the artists they enjoyed, and even requested their songs to be played on the radio. on the radio.
Howard capitalized on The Debutantes' connection to The Beatles and generated publicity for them.
Charlie resented the fact that their association with The Beatles had played a significant role in boosting their career. Despite her dislike for it, she refrained from expressing her dissenting opinion. The Debutantes were on their way to the top and Charlie tried not to dwell on the path they had taken to get there.
When asked which Beatle was her favorite, she answered 'Ringo'."
