ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Not exactly John, Paul, George and Ringo, but almost dead ringers for the originals.
For nearly 30 years, The Fab Four: the Ultimate Tribute has brought Beatles hits to the stage.
Singer Neil Candelora slips into the shoes of Sir Paul McCartney.
“We’ve been doing a new thing the last few years where we pick and anniversary of an album or an event, this year, we’re celebrating the 60th anniversary of the “Help!” movie soundtrack,” says Candelora.
Fans will get to experience the music and and joy of the 1965 musical comedy adventure live on stage at the Berglund Performing Arts Center Thursday night.
“It’s very silly and wacky, kind of the like the “Hard Days’ Night” movie is very funny, but accurate and this is very Batman-style humor moments, but you know, the songs have lots of humor,” says Candelora.
As for why he thinks Beatles music is so beloved and enduring after all these years, Candelora offers this explanation.
“I think there’s a spirit to them that makes them unique. There’s a spirit to the song and to the music and the singing and the playing, an I also think that the music and the melodies and the songwriting is very direct and simple, but also really well done,” he says.
And Candelora is hoping audiences keep coming back for that taste of nostalgia and timeless music of “Yesterday.”
“We’ve had people come to the shows that aren’t Beatles fans, and they drag their friends and the go ‘Oh, I’m a Beatles’ fan now. If you’re on the fence, just do it, just come,” says Candelora.
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