John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr during rehearsals for The Beatles' first appearance on Ready, Steady, Go, 4th October 1963. Part 1 (part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6, part 7, part 8, part 9, part 10)
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How they'd react to an ordinary reader/reader who doesn't know them
(big thanks to anon for this request!! I tried my very best 💕 I hope this is what you were looking for ✨️ enjoy!)
John
John would be incredulous at first, wondering how on Earth you didn't realize who he is
it would take him a moment to recover from that blow to his ego
once he does, however, he realizes he's stumbled upon a golden opportunity to mess with you
he'd regale you with elaborate and nonsensical tales of his past - so outlandish, not even a child would believe a word he'd said
you'd be skeptical but play along, asking questions and feigning great curiosity about his (clearly made-up) backstory
John would come to admire your individuality and respect your rare ability to stay true to yourself
he'd enjoy challenging your thoughts and ideas, dropping by often to spark witty debates and intellectual discussions with you over a cuppa
Paul
Paul is surprisingly endeared to your ignorance of his fame, finding you charmingly aloof
he approaches you with curiosity and warmth, eager to learn more about your interests and passions
he finds he is able to relax a bit, no longer having to bear the weight of pressure fans' expectations place on him
he'd share with you stories from his own life, careful not to divulge anything too wild in his pursuit to find common ground
Paul quickly grows to appreciate your creativity and unique perspective
he often invites you to come down to the studio with him and be a test audience for new melodies/song ideas
sometimes he'll request songwriting critiques from you just so he can hear your voice as you speak your mind freely to him, gazing at you with a dreamy look in his eyes
George
upon realizing that you don't seem to recognize him, George breathes out a sigh of relief
to him, you're a breath of fresh air amidst the deafening crowds and bustling mobs of fans and press alike
he really resonates with your introspective nature and individuality, respecting your withdrawn lifestyle
over time, he begins to open up around you and abandon his shyness a bit
you're privy to a more talkative side of George, a rare sight and a far cry from his usual quiet and reserved demeanor
he takes great interest in your passions, asking questions to gain a better understanding of the inner workings of your mind
he listens to every song and reads every book to recommend to him, always one to broaden his horizons and look at things from a new perspective
Ringo
Ringo first approaches you with his trademark warmth and humor, radiating confidence and passion
eventually making the connection that you don't seem to recognize him, he feels himself growing shy
usually, his career is his go-to talking point
regardless, he does his best to entertain you by sharing anecdotes from his colorful life
though you suspect some exaggeration, you find yourself charmed by the man's embellished stories and are happy to lend an ear
Ringo would come to enjoy your refreshing take on life and want to accompany you everywhere, no matter the occasion
the two of you share many new experiences and adventures together, discovering more about yourselves and one another
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RINGO STARR AND PAUL MCCARTNEY AT THE DE MONTFORT HALL LEICESTER BRITAIN - 1963
"I remember the moment, standing there and looking at John and then looking at George, and the look on our faces was like, 'Fuck you. What is this?'" said Paul McCartney, looking back on the Beatles' first time playing with Ringo Starr. "And that was the moment, that was the beginning, really, of the Beatles."
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