The Beatles in our Dairy Barn

Shirley Horstman

East Dubuque, IA

I grew up on a dairy farm and as a kid I helped out in the barn. My parents watched The Beatles debut on Ed Sullivan and that began our family connection to their music. We listened to the radio while milking.

Others that take me back:

Leaving on a Jet Plane by Peter Paul and Mary

Pinball Wizard by Elton John

My Dad loved music, he listened to Leo Greco on AM600 into old age. But he also loved Surfing USA. My Mom loved the Beatles later tune, Let it Be.

As my own children grew, they also loved our 70s music. We saw Credence together at Red Rocks in Colorado.

Let it Be