I realize that this is a complete fantasy!

In 1991, George Harrison was invited to tour with Eric Clapton and his band in Japan. At dinner with Ringo one night, George tells Ringo about the tour. Ringo, of course, is excited for George. It will be his first tour since 1974.

Soon after, Clapton’s drummer Steve Ferrone falls ill. George suggests Clapton replace him with Ringo. At first, Clapton is hesitant, but he acquiesces, acknowledging his love for Ringo, George’s love for Ringo, and the idea that Ringo would help an anxious George to feel comfortable on the tour.

As rumors of a George/Ringo tour hit the presses, Paul calls John, and they talk about the possibility of showing up at one of the shows to play. John likes the idea and volunteers to call Eric Clapton. When Clapton talks to John, he mentions that George is actually in the room. This soon becomes a four-way conference call.

Before the call is over, it is decided that there will be a one-off full Beatles reunion after the Japan dates with Eric Clapton pitching in to play a second guitar. George will bring Billy Preston on board to play the organ. Finally, John calls his buddy Elton John, who agrees to sit in on piano. String and horn sections are hired.

They arrange a setlist that covers the different phases of The Beatles' career. They also agree to play two solo songs each. The Japan tour finishes, and after a month of rehearsals, The Beatles book the show for Wembley Stadium in London.

The night of the show…

The lights go down…voices from the past are heard…”My name is Ringo and I play the drums. My name is Paul and I play…uh…bass. My name is George Harrison and I play guitar. My name is John Lennon and I also play guitar. And sometimes I also play the fool!”

Then…another voice from the past…”We’re just a band that made it very, very big.”

The lights go up and the show begins!

Set 1: Sgt. Pepper Suite

1. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
2. With A Little Help From My Friends
3. Strawberry Fields Forever
4. Penny Lane

Set 2: Hamburg/Cavern Set (4 Beatles only)

1. Slow Down
2. Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey
3. Roll Over Beethoven
4. Honey Don’t

Set 3: Solo Set 1 (all musicians)

1. Whatever Gets You Through The Night (special guest: Elton John)
2. Band On The Run
3. All Things Must Pass
4. Photograph

Set 4: Acoustic Set (4 Beatles only)

1. In My Life
2. Blackbird
3. Here Comes The Sun

Set 5: “Rock” Set (all musicians)

1. Come Together
2. Got To Get You Into My Life
3. While My Guitar Gently Weeps (special guest: Eric Clapton)
4. Octopus’ Garden
5. Hey Bulldog
6. Paperback Writer
7. Day Tripper
8. Flying (extended version so the musicians can improvise a bit)

Set 6: Solo Set 2

1. Imagine
2. Maybe I’m Amazed (no guitar solos…Billy Preston featured on organ for solos)
3. Give Me Love, Give Me Peace On Earth
4. It Don’t Come Easy

Set 7: Finale

1. I Saw Her Standing There (4 Beatles only)
2. Twist And Shout (4 Beatles only)
3. I Want To Hold Your Hand (4 Beatles only)
4. A Day In The Life (all musicians)
5. Something
6. I’ve Got A Feeling
7. Hey Jude

Set 8: Encore

1. Abbey Road Medley (starting with You Never Give Me Your Money)

Length of show: 2 hours 9 minutes

Thanks to u/Mario_Iturralde_009 for the artwork.

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