My Favourite Beatles Song: Recent Episodes
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Enjoy a bonus conversation with former Wings lead guitarist Laurence Juber to close out season two of My Favourite Beatles Song. Following Laurence’s earlier appearance discussing While My Guitar Gently Weeps, this extra audio explores his Beatles guitar arrangements, the thinking behind his version of Blackbird, and his memories of playing with Paul McCartney and Wings during the Back to the Egg era. Laurence reflects on studio creativity, Paul’s encouragement, the energy of late-period Wings, and how joining the band changed the course of his life. 
- Laurence's new album, I've Got a Feeling... LJ is Still Playing the Beatles, is available May 15th 2026 on all streaming services; CDs will be in the LJ store in early June: https://the-lj-store.square.site
- Laurence Juber on the web: https://laurencejuber.com
- Guitar With Wings, by Laurence Juber (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Guitar-Wings-Musical-Journey-Strings/dp/1854432664
- Guitar With Wings, by Laurence Juber (US): https://www.amazon.com/Guitar-Wings-Photographic-Laurence-Juber/dp/1854432664
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Tim is joined by music journalist and author Tom Doyle to explore She Came in Through the Bathroom Window. They examine the song’s place in the Abbey Road medley, its strange and vivid lyric, Ringo’s irresistible groove, George’s guitar work, and the song’s deep connection to Southern soul. Tom also reflects on interviewing Paul, Ringo, and Yoko Ono, and discusses his books.
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- Tom's books on Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B0034PJ8CO
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Tim is joined by award-winning 'I Am the EggPod' producer and host Chris Shaw to explore Her Majesty. They examine the song’s strange place in Abbey Road, its accidental journey to becoming the Beatles’ hidden closing track, and what its humour, brevity and missing final note say about the Beatles’ love of happy accidents and undercutting grand endings.
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- I Am The Egg Pod website: https://www.iamtheeggpod.com
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Tim is joined by former Apple insider and author Chris O’Dell to explore Get Back. They examine her extraordinary first-hand experiences with The Beatles, from typing the song’s lyrics (while slightly high), to witnessing its creation, and even appearing on the famous rooftop performance. Along the way, Chris shares remarkable stories about life at Apple, her friendships with the band, and the serendipitous moments that placed her at the heart of Beatles history.
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- Miss O’Dell (book): https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Miss-ODell/Chris-ODell/9781416590941
- Miss O’Dell movie (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Miss-ODell-Simon-Weitzman/dp/B0DY213354
- Miss O’Dell movie (US): https://www.amazon.com/Miss-ODell-Simon-Weitzman/dp/B0DY1Y27XY
- Miss O’Dell podcast: https://www.missodell.com/podcast/
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Tim is joined by singer-songwriter Simon Love to explore Hello, Goodbye. They examine its bright, deceptively simple pop construction, inventive chord changes, and vital place within the Beatles’ prolific psychedelic period of 1967.
The conversation dives into the musical detail of Hello, Goodbye, including its unusual harmonic shifts, groove-led feel, and Ringo’s distinctive drumming. They also touch on the song’s recording process, promotional film, and its role as a commercial counterpoint to I Am the Walrus.
Along the way, Simon recounts brushes with Beatles-world figures, seeing Paul McCartney live with his son, and recording at Abbey Road.
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Tim is joined by journalist, writer and broadcaster Samira Ahmed to explore Rubber Soul's 'You Won’t See Me'.
The conversation explores the song’s double meanings, its portrayal of relationship tension, and McCartney’s ability to transform personal experience into art. They also discuss the evolving depiction of women in Beatles songs, the broader social changes of the 1960s, and how Rubber Soul captures a band (and a culture) in transition.
Musically, they highlight the track’s rich harmonies, inventive structure, and standout bass line, as well as its subtle sophistication beneath an apparently simple surface. Along the way, Samira shares insights from her new BFI Film Classics book on A Hard Day’s Night.
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- BFI Film Classics: A Hard Day's Night, by Samira Ahmed: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/hard-days-night-9781839029394/
- Samira's website: https://samiraahmed.blog
- Samira's podcast: https://squarewindow.co.uk
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Tim is joined by broadcaster, author and DJ Stuart Maconie to explore Martha My Dear. They examine its musical sophistication, McCartney’s melodic genius, and the song’s place within the strange, kaleidoscopic world of the White Album, alongside reflections on Beatles history, culture and myth.
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- With a Little Help From Their Friends (UK edition): https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/with-a-little-help-from-their-friends-the-beatles-changed-the-world-but-who-changed-theirs-stuart-maconie?variant=54870051815803
- With a Little Help From Their Friends (US edition): https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/with-a-little-help-from-their-friends_9781419789571/
- Stuart Maconie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stumaconie/
- Radcliffe and Maconie on Radio 6: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0100rp6
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Tim is joined by writer, literary critic and music historian Kenneth Womack to dig into Paul McCartney's White album gem, Rocky Raccoon. They explore its roots in Robert Service's poem 'The Shooting of Dan McGrew', its talking blues DNA, and why a song that sounds improvised is actually a masterfully constructed short story.
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Tim is joined by renowned photographer Tom Murray. They discuss Tom’s remarkable firsthand experience photographing The Beatles during their famous 'mad day out' in 1968, reflecting on creativity, spontaneity, and the band’s enduring legacy.
Tom recalls hearing Paul McCartney play Lady Madonna live as he first walked into the session, before capturing a series of now-iconic images of the band across seven locations in London. He shares stories of that extraordinary day; travelling across the city, observing the band’s dynamic, and documenting candid, unguarded moments that would later become some of the most celebrated Beatles photographs. The conversation also touches on his connection with George Harrison, the haunting Lennon image, and why these photographs continue to resonate decades later. 
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Tim is joined by musician and podcaster Matt Howell to explore Lovely Rita. They examine its playful humour, psychedelic atmosphere, studio craft and sequencing on Sgt. Pepper. They also explore its musical details, lyrical ambiguity and cultural context.
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Tim is joined by former Nothing Is Real podcaster Steven Cockroft to explore Only a Northern Song. They examine George Harrison’s frustrations with publishing and ownership, the song’s layered self-referential lyrics, its dense psychedelic production, and its uneasy place in the Sgt. Pepper era before finding a home on Yellow Submarine.
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Tim is joined by Cavern Club owner and author Debbie Greenberg to explore I Saw Her Standing There. They examine the song’s explosive energy, its rock and roll roots, and how it captured the raw excitement of the Beatles’ early Cavern performances.
Debbie shares extraordinary first-hand memories of seeing the Beatles live 292 times at the Cavern. She reflects on their transformation from local “lads” (fresh from Hamburg) to leather-clad rock and roll trailblazers, the shock of Pete Best’s departure and Ringo’s arrival, and the band’s effortless onstage humour and chemistry.
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Tim is joined by filmmaker Chris Purcell to explore Please Please Me. They examine its transformation from a Roy Orbison-style ballad into an urgent pop classic, George Martin’s crucial early guidance, the song’s groundbreaking harmonies and driving rhythm, and how it marked the true beginning of Beatlemania.
They also discuss Chris’s new feature documentary Evolver 62, featuring Mark Lewisohn, which tells the blow-by-blow story of the Beatles’ pivotal year through rare artefacts and on-location storytelling.
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- Evolver 62 – Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4bP7bGS
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- Evolver 62 – Apple TV (US): https://apple.co/46m6L7x
- Evolver 62 – Google Play (US): https://bit.ly/4qsUXHy
- Evolver 62 – Fandango at Home (US): https://bit.ly/45SSvTu
- Evolver 62 – DVD (US): https://bit.ly/3Zap37F
- Right Angle Films: https://www.rightanglefilms.co.uk/
- Liverpool West Productions: https://liverpoolwestproductions.com/
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Tim is joined by Beatles academic and author Christine Feldman-Barrett to explore Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown). They examine the song’s storytelling ambiguity, its blend of warmth and emotional coolness, and its cultural impact as a depiction of a new kind of sixties woman. On the way they discuss mid-60s London interiors, the revolutionary introduction of the sitar and the wider influence of Indian music on George Harrison and beyond.
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Tim is joined by John Lennon’s half-sister Julia Baird to explore “Strawberry Fields Forever.” They trace John’s early musical roots, unpack the song as a window into his inner life, and reflect on Strawberry Field’s legacy today, from the meditative gardens to the “Imagine” Steinway piano.
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Beatles statue sculptor Andy Edwards joins Tim to explore Misery, a deceptively bright early Beatles song with a surprisingly rich backstory. They examine its origins backstage in Stoke-on-Trent, its status as the first McCartney/Lennon cover, and the musical details that make its brief 1:47 runtime so distinctive — from unison vocals to George Martin’s half-speed piano.
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Tim is joined by guitarist, arranger and former Wings member Laurence Juber to explore “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” They dig into George Harrison’s leap as a rock songwriter, the song’s folk-rooted chord DNA, that beautifully falling bass line and major-key lift in the bridge, plus the story behind Eric Clapton’s iconic guest solo.

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Tim and author/musician Adam S Leslie get lost in the fog of George Harrison’s Blue Jay Way. They examine the hazy “post-Pepper, pre-White Album” moment where the band leans into guitar-less experimentation, taking in strange melodic modes, lyrical ambiguities, Leslie-speaker vocals, flanging drums, improvised cello flourishes, and hauntological backward tape fragments.
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Tim is joined by British filmmaker and author Simon Weitzman to explore The Long and Winding Road. They discuss Simon’s earliest Beatles memories, the emotional pull of the song, its complex chord structure, Paul’s inspirations, and the contrasting recordings – from Phil Spector’s sweeping orchestral version to the intimate 'Let It Be… Naked' take. Simon also shares personal stories connected to the track and reflects on his own Beatles-related film work, including Love Letters to the Beatles.
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- https://tubitv.com/movies/100047361/a-love-letter-to-the-beatles
- https://www.instagram.com/a_love_letter_to_the_beatles/
- https://www.beatlesdoc.com/
- https://www.missodell.com/
- https://www.marklewisohn.net/events/evolver-62-2022/
- https://www.cavernclub.com/events/event/vicky-mcclures-our-dementia-choir-sing-the-beatles-fab-day-2025/?date=2025-11-11
- https://www.ourdementiachoir.com/about-the-choir
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Tim is joined by writer and returning guest Vikki Reilly, author of The Beatles 101, to explore Ringo Starr’s classic solo single It Don’t Come Easy. They look at how the song captures Ringo’s resilience, peace-and-love ethos and feelings around the Beatles’ breakup, dig into George Harrison’s vital role in its creation, and trace how it helped define Ringo’s 1970s sound and ongoing legacy.
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- The Beatles 101 by Vikki Reilly: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-beatles-101-a-pocket-guide-in-101-moments-songs-people-and-places-vikki-reilly/1786264?ean=9781913538149&next=t
- Ringo: A Fab Life by Tom Doyle: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/ringo-a-fab-life-tom-doyle/7914393?ean=9781917923132&next=t
- George Harrison: Behind That Locked Door by Graeme Thomson: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/george-harrison-behind-the-locked-door-graeme-thomson/abb3023b0084bbdb?ean=9781915841872&next=t
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Tim is joined by actor, writer, and comedian Laurence Rickard (Ghosts, Horrible Histories) to explore “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” (and its Reprise). They dig into the album’s “new band” concept, that razor-edged guitar tone, Edwardian brass colour, the art and conspiracies of the cover, and how the reprise frames the album like a live show.
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•Amandaland Christmas Special (BBC announcement): https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2025/amandaland-christmas-special-series-2-filming-begins
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Tim is joined by musician and original Quarryman Rod Davis to explore “One After 909.” They revisit Rod’s early days with John Lennon, the birth of the Quarrymen, and the song’s long journey from skiffle-era beginnings to its roof-top revival.
Along the way they dig into train-song traditions, why the tune’s simple, bluesy structure works so well live, Billy Preston’s sparkling keyboard part, and Lennon’s fondness for the number nine. Rod also shares vivid memories of Julia Lennon, early recordings (and lost tapes), capos and chord choices, and what the Quarrymen are up to today.
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Tim is joined by musician and YouTuber Nancy Howie (aka Fathom) to explore “And Your Bird Can Sing.” They dive into Revolver-era innovation, Paul’s shape-shifting basslines, those tightly harmonised dual guitars, lyrical interpretations (from Sinatra to Lennon–McCartney dynamics), and why this two-minute gem feels so complete.
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Tim is joined by songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Nick Frater for a deep dive into the wonderfully strange "You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)." They trace the song's bizarre journey from a playful 1967 jam session to its eventual release as the B-side to "Let It Be" in 1970. The discussion covers the track's suite-like structure of contrasting musical styles, the chaotic and fun-filled recording sessions featuring a guest appearance by Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones, and why Paul McCartney himself has called it his favourite Beatles track.
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Tim welcomes author Tom Cox for a joyful deep-dive into the rooftop rocker I’ve Got a Feeling. They trace Tom’s earliest Fab Four memories (Paperback Writer on the rug, Yellow Submarine with his Liverpudlian nan), his love of that mid-’60s psychedelic sweet spot, and why McCartney’s work ethic and versatility shine here.
Together they unpack Lennon–McCartney’s last true collaboration: two half-songs woven into one, Billy Preston’s spark, George’s tasteful lines, Paul’s volcanic “scream” vocal, Dylan-ish wordplay, and those chromatic, energy-lifting runs.
Along the way they take in the Get Back tensions, the “loose” Let It Be groove, notable covers, and Tom’s new novel Everything Will Swallow You (with a delicious cameo from the Beatles).
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Tim welcomes documentary filmmaker Alan G Parker for a deep dive into John Lennon’s ethereal 1974 solo classic #9 Dream. They discuss the song’s dream-like production, Lennon’s lifelong fascination with the number nine, and the curious whispers that still intrigue fans. Alan also shares stories from his forthcoming feature documentary Borrowed Time, revealing new insights into Lennon’s unrealised 1981–82 tour plans.
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- Borrowed Time: Lennon's Last Decade: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27687871/
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Tim chats with film director and writer Grant McPhee about the Beatles song Yellow Submarine. They talk about the song’s fun sound, its strange mix of ideas, and the way it has grown into a song for all ages.
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Tim chats with author Phil Lecomber about the Beatles’ unique song “She’s Leaving Home”. They share memories of the band, discuss the song’s dramatic musical style, and explore its rich story. Phil also talks about his new book, Midnight Streets, set in the 1920s in London Soho, and how real voices and working-class tales shape his work.
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Tim Tucker chats with writer and author Ian Leslie, author of John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs, about the Beatles’ song “Two of Us” and the deep bond between Lennon & McCartney. They talk about the song’s shift from a hard rocker to a gentle, heartfelt tune, and explore how the music they made spoke for them when words fell short.
- Ian Leslie, The Ruffian: https://www.ian-leslie.com
- John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs: https://www.ian-leslie.com/p/introducing-john-and-paul-a-love
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Tim is joined by podcaster, musician, and life coach Antony Rotunno to explore John Lennon's dreamy Revolver track 'I'm Only Sleeping,' from its conception on the back of a phone bill to George Harrison's meticulous work on the backward guitar parts. They discuss the song's unique sound textures and how it reflects Lennon's state of mind in 1966.
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- Glass Onion Podcast on John Lennon: https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com/
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- Life And Life Only Podcast: https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com
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Tim welcomes author, archivist, and filmmaker Jon Savage to discuss Lennon's folk-tinged You've Got to Hide Your Love Away. They explore the song’s context in 1965, its raw and vulnerable feel, and the hints of Dylan’s influence. Jon also shares his early memories of the Beatles and gives a clear picture of the music scene in the mid‑60s—a time of great change, as pop and rock evolved into something bolder and more experimental.
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Tim welcomes multi-award-winning documentary director and filmmaker Chris Purcell to talk about the band's 1965 single, Ticket to Ride. They chat about Chris’s Liverpool roots, his early memories of the Beatles, and how he once ended up playing drums on stage with Tony Sheridan. They explore the heavy sound of Ticket to Ride, the use of the 12-string Rickenbacker, and how the track paved the way for new studio techniques. They also celebrate John’s powerful vocal, Paul’s guitar flourishes, and Ringo’s unique drumming.
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- Liverpool West’s library: https://liverpoolwestproductions.com/library
- Why Don’t We Do It in the Road?: http://vimeo.com/46488387
- Reflected Glory: https://vimeo.com/29437388
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Tim welcomes podcaster and musician Max Comeau for a heartfelt exploration of Real Love. They examine the song's evolution, from John Lennon's initial demos, to the version completed by Paul, George and Ringo in 1996. They unpack its lyrical simplicity and musical intricacies, from those beautiful descending chords to its layered instrumentation.
- Max on YouTube: Max Comeau (Singer-Songwriter) - YouTube
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Tim is joined by Beatles podcaster and broadcaster Steven Cockcroft to explore George Harrison's B-side gem Old Brown Shoe. They examine the song's intricate composition, its clever wordplay, and the distinctive musical elements that make it stand out among Harrison's contributions to the Beatles' catalogue.
- Nothing is Real podcast: https://www.nothingisrealpod.com/
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Tim is joined by music journalist and author Eoghan Lyng as they delve into George Harrison's gorgeous Long, Long, Long. They discuss the song's creation, its spiritual themes, and the musical and lyrical elements that make it unique in the Beatles' lore.
- George Harrison in the 1970s, by Eoghan Lyng: https://www.sonicbondpublishing.co.uk/decades/george-harrison-in-the-1970s
- John & Yoko Special, with contributions from Eoghan Lyng: https://shop.recordcollectormag.com/product/rc-special-john-and-yoko
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YouTuber and multi-instrumentalist Nancy Howie shares her love for You Never Give Me Your Money from the Abbey Road album. She talks about its multiple layers of meaning and effortless shifts between powerful emotions, and notes how it calls back to earlier Beatles music.
- Nancy's YouTube channel Fathom: https://youtube.com/@fathommusicnz
- The 100 greatest moments in the Beatle's discography: https://youtu.be/56SFI3UPJPQ
- Vinyl Friday: The Revolver Odyssey: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxvWXlhtRxVMU3KTG41tOfI8o2YgTHh_Y
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Vikki Reilly, author of The Beatles 101, takes a journey into the Beatles' cover of A Taste of Honey, showcasing the band's brilliance at interpreting other people's songs while also discussing its many other interpretations and cultural significance.
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Tim is joined by Stu Arrowsmith, from the Elvis Costello podcast Dangerous Amusements. They explore The Fool on the Hill, its lyrical mysteries, musical twists, and its potential inspirations. They also analyse Paul McCartney's lyrical and musical prowess, and Stu shares his experience of seeing his hero live and turning down the opportunity to meet him!
Stu's Dangerous Amusements Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dangerous-amusements-the-elvis-costello-playlist/id1535324499
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Xan Brooks, acclaimed author and journalist, joins the podcast to discuss the coiled power of Come Together. He reflects on the track's unique sound, its ambiguous lyrics, and how it foreshadows John Lennon's political activism in the early 1970s. We also talk about Xan's latest novel The Catchers, which explores the early days of popular music and its cultural implications.
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Chris Shaw has delighted and inspired Beatles fans with his jaunty strolls through Pepperland for the past seven years. Here he discusses The Word, from the Rubber Soul album, highlighting the song's musical intricacies, its biblical lyrical allusions, and its significance as a mid-period Beatles masterpiece. He also touches upon his experience with his own podcast, I Am the Eggpod, and its influence on the Beatles podcasting community.
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Tim Tucker is joined by writer and author Jeff Young, who recounts his early memories of the Beatles, growing up in Liverpool during the height of Beatlemania. He reflects on the nostalgic and optimistic qualities of the song Penny Lane, relating it to his own experiences, which he shares in his memoir Ghost Town, and his new book Wild Twin.
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Tim is joined by renowned Beatles author and historian Bruce Spizer. Bruce shares his insights into Paul’s classic ballad 'And I Love Her,' exploring its composition, arrangement, evolution and significance. He also talks about his upcoming book 'The Beatles, A Hard Day's Night and More,' highlighting historical perspectives on the album and film, with fan recollections from the time.
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Returning guest, John Lennon biographer Jude Sutherland Kessler provides an in-depth analysis of Tell Me Why. She talks about the song’s emotional and biographical context, and how it relates to John's relationship with his mother, Julia.
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- Tell Me Why Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TellMeWhy-dn5by
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Adam S. Leslie, author of this year’s folk horror sensation Lost in the Garden, delves into the experimental art piece Revolution 9. He discusses why Lennon’s unique take on music concrete works so well, and how it fits within the White album’s dark and varied themes.
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Tim Tucker is joined by returning guests Jacob Balcom & Matt Howell of the Bronze-Age Monsters podcast, to discuss a song that signalled a new direction for the band ahead of the Rubber Soul album. They share personal memories and musical insights covering the song's recording history, thematic elements, and its significance within the Beatles' discography.
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- Bronze-Age Monsters Podcast: https://werewolfbynight.libsyn.com/
- Bronze-Age Monsters on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bronzeagemonsters
- Bronze-Age Monsters on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bronzeagemonsters
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Jerry Hammack has written extensively on the Beatles’ recording processes and techniques, providing expert guidance on how today’s musicians can recreate those classic sounds. In this episode, he shares his insights into the Beatles' psychedelic masterpiece, 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds'.
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The Beatles Recording Reference Manuals by Jerry Hammack: https://www.beatlesrecordingreferencemanuals.com
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Jeff Slate is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, musician, writer, and journalist. His writings have been featured in Rolling Stone magazine, WSJ, the New Yorker, and the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s box set. He discusses how the Beatles influenced his life and career, and how his appreciation of the song In My Life has changed over the years.
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Chris Matheson, screenwriter of the Bill & Ted movies, joins to discuss Cry Baby Cry. The conversation delves into the track’s mysterious qualities, its thematic connections to childhood and loss, and how it fits into the eclectic mosaic of the White Album.
- Chris on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0558533/
- Books by Chris Matheson: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/13574609.Chris_Matheson
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Sam Whiles is the host of Paul or Nothing, a podcast dedicated to the life and music of Paul McCartney. In this episode, he returns to the show to discuss his current favourite Beatles song, Within You Without You, taking in George Harrison’s exploration of Indian culture and expressions of spirituality through music.
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Debbie Gendler is a lifelong Beatles fan and writes about her experiences in her new book, I Saw Them Standing There. She was in the studio audience at the historic first Ed Sullivan appearance and met the band personally in 1965. In this episode, Debbie shares her incredible journey and her thoughts on her favourite song, Things We Said Today.
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Steve Matteo, author of "Act Naturally: The Beatles on Film" and "Let It Be" from the 33 1/3 book series, talks about the Beatles’ iconic movie theme song Magical Mystery Tour. Steve’s work has been featured in The New York Times and Rolling Stone, and he’s written engaging liner notes and press releases for artists like The Kinks, Willie Nile, and Lee Scratch Perry.
- Act Naturally: The Beatles on Film: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781493059010/Act-Naturally-The-Beatles-on-Film
- Let it Be (33 1/3): https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/beatles-let-it-be-9781441167149/
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In 1994, the three surviving Beatles worked on a John Lennon demo to create their first new song in 25 years, Free as a Bird. Writer and author Steve O’Brien discusses his love for arguably the most Beatle-y of Beatles songs.
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New episode! We get into a love groove with Vivek J. Tiwary, a mastermind in musical entertainment and the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Fifth Beatle. He shares his unique insights on the iconic Beatles song All You Need Is Love and its relevance to the story of Vivek’s hero, Brian Epstein.
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Turn up your speakers, we're playing ‘She Said, She Said’ and delving into the magic with Dr Christine Feldman Barrett, author of A Women’s History of the Beatles.
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- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-feldman-barrett-421145a3/
- A Women’s History of the Beatles: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/womens-history-of-the-beatles-9781501348051/
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Strap in for a fab journey with Joe Kane, the one-man beat group powerhouse behind The Poppermost. Together we explore the chiming guitars and swinging beat of The Beatles’ classic I Feel Fine.
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Rob Williams writes for comics, TV and film. His credits include Suicide Squad, Superman, Amazing Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, Judge Dredd, Doctor Who, Star Wars and Indiana Jones. His first feature film is in production at the time recording.
Here he discusses his personal connection to Paul McCartney's beautiful acoustic ballad Blackbird.
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David Hepworth has been writing, speaking and broadcasting about music since the 1970s. David launched and edited some of the most important music magazines in the UK, including Smash Hits, Q, Mojo and The Word. He was a presenter on the BBC's The Old Grey Whistle Test and the TV anchor for Live Aid in 1985.
David Hepworth's books include 'Why the Beatles Were Underrated' and 'Abbey Road, The Inside Story of the World’s Most Famous Recording Studio'. Here he discusses the song that became the sound of Beatlemania in the UK in 1963, Twist and Shout.
Website: http://www.davidhepworth.com
Word in Your Ear: https://www.wiyelondon.com
Word in Your Ear on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WordInYourEar
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Richard D. Driver is the author of That Was Me: Paul McCartney’s Career and the Legacy of the Beatles. He is the Associate Professor of History at McLennan Community College, where he teaches courses in United States history.
He discusses the stark, lyrically vivid ballad Eleanor Rigby and its timeless themes of loneliness and isolation.
Richard's website: https://ppbkwriter.com/
Richard’s book on Paul McCartney: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781793632074/That-Was-Me-Paul-McCartney’s-Career-and-the-Legacy-of-the-Beatles
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James Campion, author of Take a Sad Song, the Emotional Currency of Hey Jude, talks about the communal hymn that gave the Beatles their biggest hit single in America.
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Daniel Rachel, musician and award-winning author of the Lost Album of the Beatles, talks about the proto-indie rock masterpiece, Rain.
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The Lost Album of the Beatles by Daniel Rachel: https://danielrachel.com/the-lost-album-of-the-beatles/
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Guy Pratt has played bass with some of the biggest names in rock and pop, including Pink Floyd, Roxy Music, Iggy Pop, Madonna, Michael Jackson and Elton John. He discusses the Beatles song that 'opened Pandora's Box' for rock musicians, Day Tripper.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guyprattofficial
Rockonteurs podcast (Guy Pratt & Gary Kemp): https://www.anotherslice.com/rockonteurs
Brad Elmore is the writer and director of The Wolfman’s Hammer, Bit and Boogeyman Pop. He discusses his love of the song that ‘kicked down the doors’ between rock and roll and all music that followed.
Brad's films:
- The Wolfman’s Hammer: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yjLWrxRlmXE&pp=ygUSV29sZm1hbuKAmXMgaGFtbWVy
- Bit: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8425034/
- Boogeyman Pop: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4422886/?ref_=nm_knf_t_3
- Brad Elmore on Son of Satan podcast: https://werewolfbynight.libsyn.com/s04e03-marvel-spotlight-12-the-son-of-satan
In this episode, Russ Moran from the Gamma Charge podcast is my guest to discuss The Beatles' sonic rollercoaster Helter Skelter.
We deep dive into the creation, cultural impact, and controversy surrounding The Beatles' iconic proto-thrash masterpiece.
Gamma Charge podcast: https://sites.libsyn.com/403406
Gamma Charge Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gammachargehulkpodcast
Russ on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gamma_chargepodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Russ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GCHulkPodcast
Russ on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GammaChargeHulkPodcast?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Sam Whiles is the host of Paul or Nothing, a podcast all about Paul McCartney. He discusses one of the Beatles' finest rock tunes, Hey Bulldog.
Paul or Nothing podcast: https://mccartneypod.podbean.com
Paul or Nothing blog:
http://www.paulmccartneypod.wordpress.com
Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/McCartneyPod
Sam on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Paul-or-Nothing-Podcast/100063627630062/
Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiles1/
Sam on YouTube, including Macca in Your Attic: https://www.youtube.com/@paulornothing773
Trial lawyer and author Jay Bergen was John Lennon's trusted adviser during the Morris Levy litigation in the mid-1970s. He preserved the trial transcript and other related documents, and wrote about his time with John, in his book Lennon, the Mobster & the Lawyer - The Untold Story. In this episode he reminisces about his time with John Lennon and his love for the song Help!
Jay's website: https://www.lennonthemobsterandthelawyer.com/jay-bergen
Jay on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Jay-Bergen/100076696902857/
Jay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelennonlawyer/
Jay on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theLennonlawyer
Award winning author and journalist Ivor Davis accompanied the Beatles on their first tour of America in 1964. Later, he was present when they met Elvis and Bob Dylan. He reminisces about his time with the band and discusses the hit single and title song from their first movie, A Hard Day's Night.
Ivor's website: https://www.ivordavisbooks.com
Ivor on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivordavisauthor
Ivor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cockneykid1/
Alan G. Parker is an multiple Emmy-nominated director of music documentary films, including It Was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper and Beyond. He is currently working on Borrowed Time, a feature documentary covering John Lennon's last ten years. Here he discusses one of the Beatles' enduring masterpieces, A Day in the Life.
Follow Alan G Parker on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alang.parker.7
It Was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt Pepper and Beyond
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2uUckwL6oo
Dafydd Rees is the author of the Beatles in 1963, a day by day account of an extraordinary 12 months in rock and roll history. Dafydd discusses the sumptuous harmonies and thrilling soulful melody of one of John Lennon's first and finest ballads, This Boy.
Follow the substack to get monthly updates and material not included in the published book: https://beatles1963.substack.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086559309038
Twitter: https://twitter.com/1963_beatles
The Beatles in 1963 is published by Omnibus Press in the UK on 28th Oct 2022 and in North America on 26th January 2023.
Buy the Beatles in 1963 in the UK: Omnibuss Press
Buy the Beatles in 1963 in the US: Amazon
Gary Van Scyoc was the bass player and songwriter with Elephant's Memory, who played live and recorded with John Lennon and Yoko Ono in the early 1970s. He talks to host Tim Tucker about one of the Beatles' finest ballads, If I Fell.
Find Gary Van Scyoc's recordings, books, lessons and merchandise: http://www.garyvanscyoc.com
Jude Southerland Kessler is the author of a multi-volume Lennon biography. She discusses John's hymn to a love he lost forever, Yes It Is.
Find all the books in Jude's biography series on John Lennon: https://www.johnlennonseries.com
Follow Jude on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JudeKessler
Follow Jude on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnLennonSeries
Mark Cunningham is a music industry author, journalist and designer who got involved with Apple Corps during the Anthology project. In this episode he discusses one of the Beatles' most acclaimed pieces, the mighty Strawberry Fields Forever.
Matt Howell is a podcaster, musician and co-host of the Werewolf by Night podcast. He discusses the intriguing and painful paean for a fictional dream partner, John Lennon's Girl from Rubber Soul.
Hear Matt on the Werewolf by Night podcast: https://www.instagram.com/werewolf_by_night_podcast/
Listen to his band the Ex-Hustlers on Bandcamp: https://ex-hustlers.bandcamp.com/
Listen to That's Cool That's Trash podcast: http://www.thatscoolthatstrash.com/
Jacob Balcom is a musician, DJ and co-host of the wonderful Werewolf by Night podcast. He discusses one of John Lennon's most passionate and intimate love songs, Don't Let Me Down.
Hear Jacob on the Werewolf by Night podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/werewolf-by-night-podcast/id1528913747
Listen to Jacob's album So Long Everybody on Bandcamp: https://jacobbalcom.bandcamp.com/
Dominic Pedler is a writer, journalist and musician. He is the author of The Songwriting Secrets of the Beatles, in which he reveals fascinating insights into the chords, melodies, harmonies, rhythms and arrangements of The Beatles' self composed songs.
It's one of my all-time favourite Beatles books, and well worth a read for anyone interested in how the Beatles' songwriting works.
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Neville Marten is the editor of Guitar Techniques magazine. Since 1983 he has played guitar with Marty Wilde & the Wildcats, one of the first generation of British stars to play American rock and roll in the 1950s. Neville discusses the complex masterpiece from the Beatles' White Album, Happiness is a Warm Gun.
Tour dates for Marty Wilde & the Wildcats: https://martywilde.com/events/
The Blues Headlines by Neville Marten's Blues Collective:
https://www.thatpedalshowstore.com/collections/friends-of-tps/products/cd-the-blues-headlines-by-neville-martens-blues-collective
Guitar Techniques magazine: https://www.magazinesdirect.com/az-magazines/6936789/total-guitar-magazine-subscription.thtml
Ex-Mr Big and Racer X guitarist Paul Gilbert celebrates a song from the album and movie Help! discussing its 'naughty' secondary dominants, sweet minor melodies and mysterious 'things' going on.
Paul Gilbert's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulgilbert_official/
Paul Gilbert's latest album, 'Twas: https://smarturl.it/PaulGilbert-Xmas
Paul Gilbert on ArtistWorks: https://artistworks.com/guitar-lessons-paul-gilbert
Paul Gilbert's amazing solo on While My Guitar Gently Weeps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWliruQZ9Bk
Yellow Matter Custard's cover of The Night Before: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCugO-udAaM
Luke Smith is the ex-frontman for British band Ulysses, who secured major acclaim from the likes of The Guardian and Classic Rock magazine, for their mix of big riffs, glam rock and psychedelic pop. Luke talks about his White Album favourite, a beguiling mix of light and shade that showcases Lennon's raw creativity and McCartney's dazzling craft.
Luke's solo activities: https://instagram.com/lukeofulysses
Bingo Wings: https://www.instagram.com/bingowingsband/
Luke's band Ulysses: https://youtube.com/user/ulyssesofficialvideo
Neil Crossley is a freelance editor and writer specialising in music, TV and technology. His work has appeared in publications such as The Guardian, The Independent, the FT and The Times. Neil is also a singer-songwriter with the band Furlined and was a member of International Blue, a Scott Walker-influenced ‘pop croon project’ album, produced by Tony Visconti and conceived by Dutch composer Stephen Emmer. Neil co-wrote the song Sleep for England with Stephen Emmer, and the song was covered by Julian Lennon.
Neil Crossley's music journalism: https://guitar.com/author/ncrossley/
Neil's band Furlined: https://furlined.bandcamp.com/
Neil Crossley on Instagram: @neilcrossley3891
Furlined on Instagram: @furlinedeofficial
Neil Crossley discusses Sleep for England: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSt0aIrpU6U
Neil Crossley's recording of Sleep for England, co-written with Stephen Emmer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEdUktx_EVw
Julian Lennon's version of Sleep for England, which was released as a Christmas single: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYSHMfIcG4s
Janice Mitchell's new book tells the true story of how at 16 she escaped from a grim foster home in Cleveland in 1964, to run away to London to meet the Beatles. Here she discusses the song that kicked it all off.
- My Ticket to Ride by Janice Mitchell: https://www.grayco.com/product/my-ticket-to-ride/
- Janice Mitchell on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ticket2RideBook/
Neil West was Head of Music at Apple UK for ten years, when the Beatles' catalogue first appeared on the platform. Hosted by Tim Tucker.
- The Beatles on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-beatles/136975
- My Favourite Beatles Song on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyFaveBeatles
- My Favourite Beatles Song on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyFavouriteBeatlesSong
- My Favourite Beatles Song on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfavouritebeatlessong/
Scott Rowley is Content Director of Future's Music division, with brands including Classic Rock, Guitar World, Metal Hammer, Guitarist, Prog and Louder. Hosted by Tim Tucker.
- The article from the Atlantic that Scott mentions: https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/11/i-am-the-walrus-50-years-later/546698/
- The references to Shakespeare: https://www.sparknotes.com/nofear/shakespeare/lear/page_252/
- The book Come Together - John Lennon In His Time by Jon Wiener:
https://jonwiener.com/come-together-john-lennon-in-his-time/ - The 20 Million Club podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-20-million-club/id1524039134