climbed over my couch like a fucking gremlin to sprint for the remote to rewind to get a picture of Ringo tenderly touching George’s hand while George lights his cigarette. biting and yelling
“It was rather embarrassing wearing a school uniform on set while meeting famous people. I hadn’t been out of school all that long. -Pattie Boyd
My first date with George was arranged by the Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein. It was sweet that he was there because it was a terribly glamorous restaurant, where people wouldn’t admit that they might recognize George — grown-ups in those days were extremely grown up. Brian was always very entertaining and George and I were both shy so he helped break the ice. -Pattie Boyd
There are a number of photographs of Paul McCartney that prove not only did the boy like his inseams high and tight but that he also went without drawers quite a lot. Possibly, this is because he wore his pants so tight there was no room for them, but I’ve often thought, well, that’s not terribly sanitary or thoughtful to the wardrobe people. Still. It really does look to me like the only time he dependably wore underwear was when filming movies. Probably was forced to.
I’m going to share several pics that bear out my thinking but this one first. Because it surprised me. This is 1965, as they were getting into their suits for the Shea Stadium concert. One of the Beatles must held up a camera -- knowing Paul’s proclivities -- and dared him to disrobe for it. Paul seems to dare them right back. “Go ahead, take the pic, I dare ya!” A game of chicken, so to speak.
At first glance, one thinks he’s unzipped and showing off his tighty whitey. But... on closer inspection, one sees that... oh... something has been WHITED OUT in that picture! You can confirm it because part of his middle fingertip is also under the white.
Just look UNDER the white smears (which are NOT fabric, but drawn in). You can see the human flesh beneath.
And there you have it. Whoever dared him, got the full frontal treatment. Paul McCartney clearly had no insecurities about his manhood.
A few more “commando” shots where we see no indication of a brief line -- or that there was room for underpants:
The jury is out o this one. There MIGHT be a faint pantyline... maybe.
Jury is also out on this one. I think he’s commando. Thoughts?
FINALLY! A CLEAR PANTY LINE! And it looks like they needed to add a side panel to fit it!
Ridiculous, beautiful, nasty commando boy. I know people call him “the most baby of all times” (and I think that’s probably right) but some others call him a “slut” and... well... I’m going to just say he’s a man comfortable in his own skin, probably promiscuous, who liked to get himself teased a little with his own frictions throughout the day.
One more for posterity. Or... posteriority!