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"A heart-felt insight into the life of a man who loves his Fab Four almost, but not quite, as much as he loves his Everton." --Liverpool Echo
"The book is a fantastic read and covers every Everton 'moment' from the 70's to date carefully captured in detail mixed with the musical moments. Neil's roles as a journalist working for The Echo allowed him close access to all things Everton giving the reader a fascinating insight. This is a 'must read' for every Everton fan, you will be delighted as you share the trip down memory lane from the 70's to the present day. Well played Neil, great read." --Blue Kipper
"Roberts' book is so compelling, beyond the layers of Everton anecdotes and exploring his love for the Beatles... Blues & Beatles is a tremendous read."--dixes60.com
"An honest and heartfelt account of Neil's life so far, the ups and downs, the highlights and lowlights, the joy and pain, with his passion for Everton and Liverpool's favourite band resonating throughout. This is no normal autobiography, because unlike when you read the ghost-writings of some random celebrity, Neil's journey carries events and emotions we can relate to and emphasise with. Not just the emotion and trauma of parental break-ups, the beginning and ending of relationships or the magic of fatherhood, but the power music has on your emotions, as well as a no holds barred ride on the Everton rollercoaster and the influence it has on his relationships." --royalbluemersey.com
"A must for all Blues." --followtonians.com
"The book is a fantastic read and covers every Everton 'moment' from the 70's to date carefully captured in detail mixed with the musical moments. Neil's roles as a journalist working for The Echo allowed him close access to all things Everton giving the reader a fascinating insight. This is a 'must read' for every Everton fan, you will be delighted as you share the trip down memory lane from the 70's to the present day. Well played Neil, great read." --Blue Kipper
"Roberts' book is so compelling, beyond the layers of Everton anecdotes and exploring his love for the Beatles... Blues & Beatles is a tremendous read."--dixes60.com
"An honest and heartfelt account of Neil's life so far, the ups and downs, the highlights and lowlights, the joy and pain, with his passion for Everton and Liverpool's favourite band resonating throughout. This is no normal autobiography, because unlike when you read the ghost-writings of some random celebrity, Neil's journey carries events and emotions we can relate to and emphasise with. Not just the emotion and trauma of parental break-ups, the beginning and ending of relationships or the magic of fatherhood, but the power music has on your emotions, as well as a no holds barred ride on the Everton rollercoaster and the influence it has on his relationships." --royalbluemersey.com
"A must for all Blues." --followtonians.com
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"A heart-felt insight into the life of a man who loves his Fab Four almost, but not quite, as much as he loves his Everton." - Liverpool Echo --- "An entertaining book that all Evertonians can relate to in some way." - www.royalbluemersey.com --- "A must for all Blues." - www.followtonians.com
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
If, like me, you are approaching your 40th year, this engrossing semi-biography will strike a chord with you. You don't need to be an Everton fan to appreciate the way football and music has influenced the author's life. I certainly remember queueing around several blocks for Cup tickets, as Roberts does, and I share many of his memories about the superb Toffees side of the mid-80s.
This is a really enjoyable, feelgood account of Roberts' life. By the end you will feel that you know him and would like to meet him for a drink and a chat, but he never bores you by talking about himself too much. The biographical element is almost incidental. And look out for the moment when the author finally meets Sir Paul McCartney - you will feel almost as relieved as he obviously was!
This is a really enjoyable, feelgood account of Roberts' life. By the end you will feel that you know him and would like to meet him for a drink and a chat, but he never bores you by talking about himself too much. The biographical element is almost incidental. And look out for the moment when the author finally meets Sir Paul McCartney - you will feel almost as relieved as he obviously was!
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
"What is life without football and music?" asks journalist Neil Roberts towards the end of Blues & Beatles, his entertaining account of growing up obsessed with Everton FC and the Fab Four - even though the band broke up the year before Roberts was born well south of Merseyside in St. Alban's, Hertfordshire.
This book will strike a familiar chord with similar obsessives whose memories and moods are defined by the ups and downs of their chosen team and life's milestones are marked by great albums and memorable gigs. (I could have written a similar book about QPR and Rod Stewart - only I would have probably topped myself having to write about the R's 15 years in the wilderness and Stewart's squandering of his God-given talent since the late 70s.)
In Roberts' case, his twin obsessions were passed down from his Liverpool-born dad Colin and the book tells how these become the touchstones through which father and son communicate and remain connected through the turmoil of a family breakup. I worked with both father and son on The Royal Gazette in Bermuda, so I got a kick out of the island episodes - although knowing something of both men, it was painful to read some of the more emotional episodes.
But as someone who wears his heart on his sleeve, that's to Neil Roberts' credit. A former BBC and ITN reporter, he writes in a breezy, staccato style almost as if he is talking to camera and is unabashed about revealing his feelings, which are frequently touchingly sentimental, whether he's recalling grandparents, old girlfriends or nervously meeting his heroes like Duncan Ferguson or Paul McCartney. He is, and always will be, a fan at heart and that passion runs vibrantly through Blues & Beatles from start to finish.
The person you end up really feeling sorry for is young George, Neil's son. At age 7 he is already following the twin family traditions (or curses?) even though he must already realize that Everton will never get into Europe again unless there's a war and that the chances of Macca making another decent album at his age are as likely as a Beatles reunion.
The poor lad is doomed to a life of disappointment. Still, it will give him something to moan about - just like a true Scouser!
This book will strike a familiar chord with similar obsessives whose memories and moods are defined by the ups and downs of their chosen team and life's milestones are marked by great albums and memorable gigs. (I could have written a similar book about QPR and Rod Stewart - only I would have probably topped myself having to write about the R's 15 years in the wilderness and Stewart's squandering of his God-given talent since the late 70s.)
In Roberts' case, his twin obsessions were passed down from his Liverpool-born dad Colin and the book tells how these become the touchstones through which father and son communicate and remain connected through the turmoil of a family breakup. I worked with both father and son on The Royal Gazette in Bermuda, so I got a kick out of the island episodes - although knowing something of both men, it was painful to read some of the more emotional episodes.
But as someone who wears his heart on his sleeve, that's to Neil Roberts' credit. A former BBC and ITN reporter, he writes in a breezy, staccato style almost as if he is talking to camera and is unabashed about revealing his feelings, which are frequently touchingly sentimental, whether he's recalling grandparents, old girlfriends or nervously meeting his heroes like Duncan Ferguson or Paul McCartney. He is, and always will be, a fan at heart and that passion runs vibrantly through Blues & Beatles from start to finish.
The person you end up really feeling sorry for is young George, Neil's son. At age 7 he is already following the twin family traditions (or curses?) even though he must already realize that Everton will never get into Europe again unless there's a war and that the chances of Macca making another decent album at his age are as likely as a Beatles reunion.
The poor lad is doomed to a life of disappointment. Still, it will give him something to moan about - just like a true Scouser!
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