The Lonely Hearts Club playlist

I thought the Beatles being available on iTunes would be a perfect time to blog about The Lonely Hearts Club playlist.  This information is already available on my site, but it is under The Beatles section of The Lonely Hearts Club so some of you may not have found it.  Although if you do want to check out a photo of me on Abbey Road with a really bad haircut from college, I encourage you to go to that page. Originally, each chapter title of The Lonely Hearts Club was the title of a Beatles song—and in that chapter, a line from the song corresponded to something that happens. That was pretty challenging since I refused to change the lyrics (and because the Beatles are guys and Penny is a girl there were some he/she issues). Eventually, during the editing process we broke up the chapters and realized that it was going to be too tricky to pull off for various reasons.

Although some of the book has changed since I originally came up with this list, it still fits with the book. 

THE LONELY HEARTS CLUB PLAYLIST Yesterday Get Back Two of Us We Can Work It Out Come Together Getting Better Do You Want to Know a Secret? Revolution If I Fell Don’t Bother Me You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away I’m So Tired You Can’t Do That I’ll Be Back Help! With a Little Help From My Friends Things We Said Today From Me to You Here Comes the Sun

Other favorite Beatles songs, not on the "official" LHC playlist are: Ticket to Ride (the first line, “I think I’m gonna be sad, I think it’s today…” breaks my heart every time) Something Eleanor Rigby

Enjoy!  XO, Elizabeth

Friday's Favorite: OK Go

Ah, Friday’s Favorite… I remember back in January when I thought that I could write about something that I really enjoy (be it a book, movie, tv, etc.) each Friday.  Oh, sweet, naïve, hopeful Elizabeth…

But what’s that saying? Better every 8 months than never?  Something like that…

Tonight, I will be seeing OK Go for the fifth time in concert, making them the band I have seen the most live.  Hmmm, I wonder how they’ll celebrate…

I LOVE OK Go, and I’ve loved them since their eponymous debut album, long before the infamous “treadmill” video.  Their music is rockin’ good fun, they are amazing live and yes, they do create the most unbelievable videos.

If you’re thinking, “Huh, I don’t think I’ve ever heard of them…” you probably have.  Just click here: http://www.youtube.com/user/OkGo#p/u/54/pv5zWaTEVkI  Look familiar?  That’s because the video for “Here It Goes Again” is still one of the most viewed videos ever on the internet, for good reason. Genius.

For those new to OK Go, I present to you my OK Go favorites:

Favorite song to play on the guitar: “Do What You Want” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRHwoIvAUI0&ob=av2n Favorite song to work out to (especially if you’re in a bad mood): “Get Over It” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioBKXvWk_iY&ob=av2e

Favorite video (and favorite song off the new album): “This Too Shall Pass” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qybUFnY7Y8w

Second favorite song off the new album (and current single): “White Knuckles” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHlJODYBLKs

Favorite non-music video: “Danimal vs. Animal” (OK Go AND the Muppets?  LOVE IT!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHK0JVAqQgE

See what I mean about the videos?  (Plus, most of them are one take, which makes it even more extraordinary).  And they are truly a fun band to see live.  I have never left an OK Go show in a bad mood, or with much of a voice.  They’ve got a few dates left on their tour, so if they are coming to a city near you, check them out (http://www.okgo.net/shows/) – you will not be disappointed!

Hugs ‘n kisses!  Elizabeth

Blog, Blog, Blog...

Hi everyone! While I've not been blogging on my site, I wanted to share with you some blogs I've done recently for the fabulous website Eve's Fan Garden.

The Power of a Penny (Lane): http://evesfangarden.com/blog/2010/08/12/the-power-of-a-penny-lane-by-elizabeth-eulberg/

For any aspiring writers out there: It's Just Me (the Publicist) against Me (the Author): http://evesfangarden.com/blog/2010/08/10/guest-blog-by-elizabeth-eulberg-its-just-me-the-publicist-against-me-the-author/

And  in honor of Banned Book Week: My Mother, the Banned-Book-Loving-Librarian: http://evesfangarden.com/blog/2010/09/22/my-mother-the-banned-book-loving-librarian-by-elizabeth-eulberg/

I'm happy to report that I finished the first draft of my next novel (this would be novel #3) this weekend.  Now I just need to do about twelve rounds of revisions before sending to my editor, but I believe in celebrating every step!

And after a concert-free September, I've already seen Belle and Sebastian and Tired Pony last week (both AMAZING).  Upcoming conerts this month: Broken Bells, Phoenix, OK Go and Frightened Rabbit.  I'm so excited to go out and enjoy some live music again!

I have a feeling October is going to be an awesome month.  Who knows?  Maybe I'll even be able to post a blog or two here (there's an idea!). ;)

Sending you all a big hug!

The Lonely Hearts Club - outtake

Once again, I must apologize for being MIA on my blog.  I'd like to be able to say with confidence that I'll be able to blog more, but alas, between working on my next novel (yep, that would be novel #3!!!) and well...working, I don't really have a lot of time or mental capacity to blog.  HOWEVER, I did want to give you all a little treat: an outtake from The Lonely Hearts Club.

In editing the book, a few scenes were trimmed and the one scene that made me a little sad to cut involves Penny's parents.  The below scene would have taken place on page 118 of the book as the girls leave the Bloom house for Homecoming.  As you'll see, the below doesn't really advance the plot any, but it still makes me giggle.  Oh, those crazy Blooms!

You may also notice that the below is in present tense, while the novel is in past tense.  We changed the tense in the editing process and this scene was cut before that.  Also, this scene was never copyedited.

Enjoy! XOXO, Elizabeth

“Perfect, perfect…” Dad takes the millionth photo of us in the living room.  “Now we just need you kids to take one more shot before you go.”

“Dad, you promised,” I protest.  I can’t believe they’re going to humiliate me.

“Now Penny Lane, it’s a family tradition.”

Yes, one that I’d prefer to keep a secret.

Mom comes from the basement with a full size Beatles standee and maneuvers it to the center of the room.  That standee has been present in all important Bloom family photos.  Lucy’s adamant it stays home for her wedding, but I have a feeling she's going to lose that argument.

“All right, gather around the boys.”

I close my eyes and pray that this won’t get around school.  Luckily everybody seems to be taking this in stride, Morgan has her leg wrapped around George and Amy’s pretending to be kissing Paul.  I reluctantly go over and get in the photo.

“So Dr. Bloom," says Tracy, "are we supposed to say ‘Shoo Shoo Shamu’ or something about a whale?”

Dad laughs, “No, it’s ‘goo goo g’joob’ and it’s from the song ‘I Am the Walrus.’”

“Oh right.” Like Tracy hasn’t heard that a million times before.

“Okay, here we go,” Dad points the camera to us.  “You all look beautiful, now one two, ‘goo goo g’joob’” as he presses the button.

“Are we done now?” I ask impatiently.

Dad walks over and plants a kiss on my cheek.  “Oh, try to humor your old pops.”  He looks a little concerned for a second and then leans in, “So kiddo, do you think you might want to wear a shawl or something?”

I shake my head, it’s not that cold outside.

“Oh Dave” mom starts to open the door for us.  “She has breasts, get over it.”

I think I’m going to die.