I was a little surprised to find the following in the On This Day site:
Why was I surprised?
Glad you asked.
Just yesterday I read this email that Gary Ramey recently sent me:
Thank you again Gary! I will contact Brian.
Song-wise, how about we celebrate tonight’s Beaver Moon with something from Beethoven? Originally named “Sonata Almost a Fantasy” (click here) this 1st Movement will certainly lull you a bit. Should you find yourself nodding off, punch out and go to the next video.
If on the other hand, this sounds familiar to you, that is because this is the tune that the Beatles were accused of “appropriating” in their song Because on their Abbey Road album (click here) for that story.
So, if like me you were bored with that 1st Movement and were expecting more Beethoveny-like musical fireworks, looks like he saved it all for the end of the tune. This should get you more than ready for the Beaver Moon:
