The Beatles will always be the best band the world has ever seen. Their music will last forever. No other band will ever match the magic, genius, originality, and depth of the Beatles music. They produced some of the most heartfelt and fun songs ever. A poll taken about ten years ago listed "In My Life" by Lennon and McCartney as the best song ever. It is a soulful and heartfelt song that will certainly bring tears to the eyes of anyone who has lost a close friend or a beloved family member. I should note one special item about this song. In the middle of it is a piano solo which was performed by George Martin, who is considered by most the 'fifth' Beatle because of his marvelous and magnificant contributions to their music.

Most of us remember where we were when we heard of the tragic loss of John, just as we remembered where we were when we learned of John Kennedy's assassination. It is a moment which forever changes the hearts and minds of many. We have all missed out on so many more magical and beautiful music when John died. It is so sad to realize that there will be no more songs from such an inspired person. John's last album, Double Fantasy, showed that John had moved his music to yet another dimension and who knows what wonderful music we have all missed. One song on that album was "Beautiful Boy", which is a song John wrote about his son Sean. Anyone who has had a child or who has loved a child would certainly be moved by the lyrics of that song.

One thing is certain, John's music will last forever, as well as the Beatles' music. Good bless you John, Paul, George, and Ringo.