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We continue our occasional series looking at the Beatles American albums with a discussion of 1964's Something New. We talk about the track listing, the sound, the packaging/cover, and its place in the Beatles American story. What do you think of the album, and which one should we examine next?
We also talk about a few recent news items including the rerelease of the mono albums set, Harrison reissues, and more.
If you want to buy Something New individually or the 1964 American albums box set on vinyl, here are links:
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Thank you for helping us reach 250 episodes! To celebrate, we're finally diving into one of our most requested albums: Back to the Egg by Paul McCartney and Wings, released in 1979. Long overlooked and still awaiting a super deluxe reissue—alongside London Town—this record has become a fan favorite in recent years.
But is it a hidden gem or rightfully criticized? Does it deserve a reappraisal, and why hasn't it been re-released since its 1993 "remaster?" We explore all this and more, including a full track-by-track breakdown. As always, we wrap up with the latest Beatles news.
Here is Chris's "Scrambled Egg" song reordering of the album.
Check out Chris's recent interview appearance with Thomas Gouker and Brooke Halpin!
And Thomas speaking with Dave from a while back!
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In this episode, we go back into the lab to talk about two "Yoko" songs by John Lennon: "Oh Yoko" from 1971's Imagine and "Dear Yoko" from 1980's Double Fantasy. As usual, we discuss the lyrics, the context, the music, and cover versions. Which song do we like better? Which one works better in context on their respective albums? Are there any interesting cover versions of such personal songs?
We also catch you up on some more news (Recorded 4/19/25).
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Apart from Yoko Ono, probably no other figure in the Beatles story is as divisive and hated as much as Allen Klein. Klein was brought into clean up the business disaster that was Apple, and to get a better contract and more money for the Beatles. After his work with Sam Cooke, The Rolling Stones, and others, the Beatles gave Klein a chance to improve their finances in 1969-70, with agreements that lasted for the next several years. In this episode, we dig into the background of Allen Klein, his rise to prominence, his work with The Rolling Stones, and of course shine an extensive light on his rise and fall with the Beatles as a group and as solo artists. Is he really the villain we've been led to believe he was? Or did he do some good things for the group? Listen and find out!
Essential reading:
https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Klein-Fred-Goodman/dp/0544705017
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In this episode, we give you some timely Beatles news of upcoming releases, reviews of recent items, and some predictions for the next few months in Beatles releases.
A new, full episode will be coming out soon too!
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In this episode, we explore an early European gig the Beatles played in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 30, 1963. Their appearance on the TV show Drop In marked the final stop of their first Scandinavian tour. Unlike the frenzied crowds they would soon face, the audience was remarkably well-behaved, allowing the band’s performance to shine. The Beatles themselves seemed to be having a great time, and thanks to George’s faintly mic’d guitar, John’s rhythm playing comes through more clearly than ever. These performances highlight intricate musical details across the four songs they played. Watching the footage (link here) makes you wish there were more performances without screaming!
We finish with some of the latest Beatles news.
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Jump into this episode where we do a fully-detailed analysis and deep dive of the 1978 movie Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band starring Peter Frampton and The Bee Gees, among numerous other guest stars of the day like George Burns and Steve Martin. Often deemed one of the worst films of all time, we talk about the absolutely idiotic plot, the terrible acting, some of the awful covers, a few of the good ones, what the movie did to the careers of the stars, and so much more. We leave no stone unturned in this analysis!
We finish with some of the latest Beatles news.
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In this episode, we talk about the title song of Paul McCartney's 1983 album Pipes of Peace. In addition to our usual discussion of lyrics and music, we talk about the powerful video that accompanied the song starring two "Pauls" (a German and English one!). This was Paul's last #1 in Britain -- does it live up to that reputation all these years later? And as always, we get into the myriad cover versions as well. Here's a list:
Sergio Denis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmNyiIKIB6s
Gerry Marsden
https://youtu.be/tG99N_2PjtU?si=u1O-hs58zf9YD4mM
Chill Out Sex Band
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wDIepvuSMw
Samantha Landrum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1U6LyUiOTs
The Poppy Girls
https://youtu.be/CbTsb9lf-Xk?si=Q1vU-SlwihPaq4Mz
Naturally 7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i26mqL8jDgQ
Muna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfaXiJ_DTlU
And a rare interview with Paul about this song, looking quite preppy!
Paul McCartney on Harty (Pipes Of Peace Mixing, Air Studios, London, December 14th, 1983, Restored)
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Happy 2025! We begin this year with our review of Ringo Starr's new album Look Up. We talk about the guest stars who play with Ringo (Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, and others), the songs, the production and songwriting by T-Bone Burnett, the idea of this being a "country" album, Ringo's recent concerts in Nashville (and a cool new setlist!), and much more.
We finish with a bit of Beatles news.
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For our last episode of 2024 (and released on the day the Beatles were officially disbanded 50 years ago!), Dave interviews Chip Madinger, co-author of Eight Arms to Hold You and Lennonology, about all the events in the Beatles world in 1974. They talk about John's "Lost Weekend," Walls and Bridges, Paul and Wings in their new incarnation, Ringo's album Goodnight Vienna, and George Harrison's North American tour and Dark Horse. In many ways, this was the last year when all four Beatles were really active.
Learn more about Chip at this link. You can buy his books and learn all about his work there.
See you in 2025!
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We've made it to the end of another year! One of our yearly traditions is reviewing all the Beatle events in the course of a year, as well as discussing all the releases (music, merchandise, books) across the Beatles universe from 2024. And we always enjoy playing "how much does this item cost," where Chris asks Dave to guess the cost of various Beatles-related items. We also discuss our favorite non-Beatles reissues and new music for the year. Hope you enjoy this look back at 2024!
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In this episode, we discuss the 50th anniversary edition of George Harrison's 1973 album, Living in the Material World released on November 15, 2024. We talk about the remix, the alternate tracks, the album itself, and where it fits into George's output.
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We jump in on the 1964/"It was 60 years ago" fun and do a deep dive on "I Want To Hold Your Hand," one of the songs most associated with Beatlemania. We talk about the lyrics, the music, cover recordings and much more.
We also update you on a few bits of news and address a comment from a listener.
Here are some of the covers we discussed:
The Supremes - I want to hold your hand
Al Green - I Wanna Hold Your Hand
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
I Want To Hold Your Hand (From "Across The Universe" Soundtrack)
Duke Ellington - I Want to Hold Your Hand
I Want To Hold Your Hand
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In this episode, we discuss a true Beatles friend, drummer Jim Keltner. The session drummer was a mainstay on Beatles solo albums and performances/tours from John, George, and Ringo in the 1970s, as well as being a member of the Traveling Wilburys. Keltner also played with about everyone in the business, ranging from Gary Lewis and the Playboys to Lana Del Rey, and being one of the most-recorded drummers in music history. Here is a playlist that give you an overview of his work.
We also give you the latest Beatles news, including news on Ringo's new album and a film by Martin Scorsese.
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It's the 50th anniversary year of Ringo Starr's album Goodnight Vienna. With contributions from John Lennon, Elton John, Harry Nilsson, and many more, how does it compare to Ringo's popular self-titled album from the previous year? We do one of our patented track-by-track analyses of the album and discuss the packaging, personnel, and chart performance.
We also give you the latest Beatles news!
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In this episode, we talk about one of the songs featured on the Beatles' penultimate single as the B-side of "Let it Be" : "You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)." Known as one of the group's quirkiest tunes, we talk about the production that took place over two different years, the music that works like a theme and variations, the ska section that was excised from the final version, and of course all the silly voices and sounds on the song. Oh, and a member of the Rolling Stones who played the sax solo too. Give it another listen if you haven't heard it in a while!
We also talk about some recent Beatles news including the upcoming Capitol mono vinyl set, the Living in the Material World deluxe set, and more. Enjoy!
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The Beatles: Live at the BBC was released in 1994. The album contained 50+ tracks from some of the 50+ programs the Beatles played on for the BBC during 1962-65. The album was a big hit, selling over 8 million copies, and it was a particular favorite for Dave and Chris who waited in line at a Best Buy in Champaign-Urbana, IL to buy it and get a free poster! We talk about the album, choose our top 10 songs from the album, choose some of the songs that didn't work very well (usually because of the sound quality), and much more. If you haven't pulled out the album in years, now would be a great time to do so! It was also remastered in 2013, so you could get that version as well.
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We're back from our summer break with our deep dive into the remix/super deluxe release of John Lennon's 1973 album Mind Games that came out last month. We've never discussed the actual album before, so we begin with a full track-by-track, keeping in mind the current remixing. We then talk about each of the remaining discs, evaluate the content, and hear some listener responses to the album's reissue. We hope you enjoy our lengthier discussion about this set and Mind Games in the context of John Lennon's solo music.
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This episode delves into the "new" official release of One Hand Clapping from Paul McCartney and Wings. The sessions were recorded in 1974 with the new version of Wings featuring Jimmy McCullough and Geoff Britton, right after the release of the "Junior's Farm" single. We talk about the packaging, the music, the history, and much more. Enjoy!
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In this episode, we dig into one of the most famous Beatles gigs, the "Royal Variety Performance" in London on November 4, 1963. This was the gig where John Lennon said his famous lines asking the Royals to "rattle [their] jewelry." We go into the background behind the performance, discuss the other performers (the Beatles were the seventh act on the show!), and analyze the four songs the Beatles played.
Here's the performance.
We also discuss One Hand Clapping a bit as a preview for our next episode, and answer some listener questions. Thanks for listening!
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In this episode, part of our ongoing Beatles and Beatles-related film series, we discuss and review the Beatles' last film, Let It Be released in 1970...and 2024! We consider the circumstances surrounding the film, give a summary of it, talk about the new version of it on Disney+, and much more. We conclude with a few preliminary thoughts about the upcoming John Lennon Mind Games reissue, including the $1350+ ultimate set.
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In this episode, we review Ringo Starr's recently released EP, Crooked Boy. We discuss the importance (and benefits) of the album having one creative leader, in this case Linda Perry, and give our thoughts on the lyrics and music of each of the four songs. How does Crooked Boy relate to Ringo's earlier EPs?
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We go back into the lab to dissect the Beatles' 1969 song "Old Brown Shoe," first known as the B-side of "The Ballad of John and Yoko." This is a great George Harrison track filled with quirky lyrics, as well as complex, yet grooving music. We discuss the lyrics, music, who plays drums on the song, cover versions, and more. And then Chris shares a rant about Record Store Day, and we catch up on all the latest Beatles-related releases.
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In this episode, we discuss a bevy of new releases by Dhani Harrison, Sean Lennon, James McCartney, and of course, the cover of "Blackbird" (called "Blackbiird") by Beyoncé. We recommend you listen to or sample each of the releases before or after listening, or else the commentary may not make sense. Here are some links:
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Dhani Harrison, Innerstanding
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Sean Lennon, Asterisms
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James McCartney, Beautiful
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Paul McCartney and Wings (1973), Live at the BBC
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Beyoncé, "Blackbiird"
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In this episode, we examine "lost" songs -- those the Beatles wrote as a group and/or solo that never got an official release, or may truly be lost -- and talk about what we'd like to see happen. We'll discuss Ringo's "lost" 1987 album, two albums from Paul, some early Beatles/Quarrymen songs, and much more.
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Amazingly, after 12 years of doing this podcast, we've never done a full track-by-track analysis of the Paul McCartney and Wings 1973 album, Band on the Run. We give an overview of the album's genesis and history, go through the songs, discuss the many reissues, landing on the 50th anniversary edition (with the "underdubbed" mixes) released in February 2024. Is it Paul's best album?
We also discuss some upcoming Beatles-related releases for Record Store Day, a new Sean Lennon album, and the relaunch of our video podcast.
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In this episode we go back into the lab to discuss John Lennon's 1972 song "New York City." Found on his double album Sometime in New York City, this song has been described as "journalese" and the "son of The Ballad of John and Yoko." We discuss some of the people mentioned in the lyrics, the production and music, and much more. We also tease our next episode on Band on the Run. And what did Ringo say about his upcoming album plans?
Here's the cover song we mentioned:
New York City
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In this episode we look at the life and career of songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Denny Laine, who died in December 2023. Along with Paul and Linda, Denny was the only constant member of Wings during the 1970s, but he was also involved to varying degrees with many other groups throughout his life. We end the episode talking about the upcoming Band on the Run reissue, which Denny certainly played and sang on.
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Hop on the bus and join us for a discussion of Paul McCartney and Wings's 1972 English university tour! We talk about the background of this little tour, the set list, the performances, and much more.
If you want to hear the concerts in all their rough quality, here's a link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO41mUdFrRc
What do you think? It's fun to hear where Wings started and also realize how much they'd improve in the next few years.
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We're back with an IGABP tradition, our year in review and holiday gift episode! You'll hear us discuss all the releases from the Beatles (group and solo), including recordings, films, books, and much more. What were our favorites? We also play a fun game of "How much does this Beatles item cost?"; how does Dave do guessing prices? We also talk about our favorite non-Beatles reissues and new recordings, and then give our predictions for releases in 2023. Enjoy!
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Here is our review and discussion of the new 2023 "Red" and "Blue" compliation albums featuring remixes by Giles Martin. We tackle many issues in this podcast: fan and critical reaction (including their complaints), the track listing, what was and wasn't included, packaging and distribution, our highlights (and a few lowlights), and much more. The verdict? You'll have to listen to find out, but we provide a nuanced review of the sets and believe they are essential listening for all Beatlefans. What do you think? Let us know on any of our media platforms below.
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This past week the Beatles released a short making-of documentary, song, and video of their completed version of John Lennon's song "Now and Then." Dave and Chris discuss the genesis of the song, the recording, the documentary, and the video–and don't always agree! What do you think of the song?
We also get into a discussion of the upcoming releases of 1962-66 and 1967-70, slated for next Friday, November 10.
Here's a link to the Variety article with Giles Martin discussed in the episode:
https://variety.com/2023/music/news/beatles-giles-martin-now-and-then-producer-remixing-red-blue-albums-interview-1235778746/
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We know you love our Ringo reviews, and so here's our review of Ringo's new EP Rewind Forward! You might be surprised at our take on this EP compared to our previous reviews, so take a listen!
We also talk about some of the latest Beatles news. Thanks as always for your support!
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You get two album reviews for the price of one in this episode! We examine the Beatles' second UK album With The Beatles, and compare it to their first US Capitol album, Meet The Beatles. Which one did Dave and Chris start with? What are the differences between the two? Which one do they like better?
We also talk about the upcoming EP release from Ringo.
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In this episode, Dave and Chris discuss the 2021 film The Beatles and India. This is a documentary that's just about what it says -- how the Beatles' connections to India began, developed, and ended. Along the way, you'll hear from pundits like Mark Lewisohn and Steve Turner, Patti Boyd, and many others who were in Rishikesh when the Beatles stayed there in 1968. We also discuss one of the most significant revelations the movie points out regarding why the Beatles left India. We think the movie is well worth a watch.
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In this episode Dave welcomes back a favorite guest, noted John Lennon expert Jude Southerland Kessler, as well as a new guest, Scott R. McKinley to talk about the new audiobook version of Jude's third book in the John Lennon Series, She Loves You. You'll learn about the audiobook recording process, how Scott studied and prepared the accents to perform the audiobook, the research process, Jude's latest book project, and so much more. They even ask Dave a few questions about I've Got A Beatles Podcast!
Find more about Jude's work here: johnlennonseries.com
Find more about Scott's work here: mckinleyco.com
You can listen to She Loves You on streaming services (e.g., Spotify) or purchase it from anywhere you listen to audiobooks (e.g., Audible, Apple Books). We give it a strong endorsement!
Thanks to Jude and Scott for a fun and lively conversation!
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We're back after a summer hiatus! We begin the episode with a recap of all the latest Beatles/McCartney news and weigh in with our opinions, and then move on to our analysis of John Lennon's 1980 single, "Watching The Wheels." As always, we discuss the music, lyrics, and some of the cover versions.
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When was the last time you thought about the 40+ Beatles/Solo instrumental tunes? We went deep into the catalog and ranked our top 10 best instrumentals, which includes some obvious choices, but also some obscure gems. All four Beatles are discussed, but clearly Paul McCartney wins the award for sheer numbers of instrumentals. Did we choose your favorites? What do you think of our order?
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In this episode, after many years of listener requests, we finally discuss The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash, the famous 1978 Beatles spoof film that combines elements of Monty Python and Saturday Night Live! We talk about the film's background, the stars, the plot, the famous cameos, and so much more. What will Dave and Chris think of the film? How does it hold up?
We also talk about the announcement of Ringo's three upcoming EPs as well.
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What would've happened if the Beatles reunited to make an album in 1973 based on the four albums recorded that year? We draw from Mind Games, Band on the Run, Living in the Material World, and Ringo to compile a 12-track album that we think would be even better if all four Beatles played and contributed to the songs. Chris and Dave both had different approaches to their album construction, but they both work well as listens. If only that had happened...
Dave's album: Band on the Run, Jet, Photograph, Out The Blue, Don't Let Me Wait Too Long, I'm The Greatest, Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth), Mind Games, Bluebird, Bring on the Lucie (Freeda People), Who Can See It, and 1985.
Chris's album: I'm the Greatest, Band on the Run, Sue You Sue Me Blues, Mind Games, Photograph, Let Me Roll It, One Day at a Time, Give Me Love, Bluebird, Be Here Now, I Know I Know, 1985
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In an I've Got A Beatles Podcast first, we examine a song that wasn't written by a Beatle nor appeared on a Beatles or solo album -- but it features Paul McCartney prominently! In this episode, we discuss Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney's duet "The Girl is Mine" from 1982's Thriller album. What do we think about the lyrics ("doggone girl??") and music? How did the song come about and what's going on at the end of the song? Are there any covers of the song? Check out the episode and let us know what you think.
We also review the latest Record Store Day.
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In this episode we rank the 13 "canonic" Beatles albums on the basis of their cover artwork. Which ones do we think are the most interesting conceptually? How about the most creative? Do the covers tell us anything about the music on the album?
We're sure that you will both agree and disagree with us, so leave us your opinion at any of our contact options below!
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It's time for another one of our patented Ringo album reviews! This time it's his 1998 album Vertical Man, the first album he worked on with Mark Hudson. As is typical for Ringo albums, there are some great songs featuring Ringo's old band mates, as well as some filler, and a whole lot of background singers! We also discuss some potentially-interesting George Harrison news.
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In this episode, Dave and Chris kill two birds with one stone in this twofer episode combining a Beatle appearance in a film that happens to be a famous gig! What was the Rolling Stones' Rock and Roll Circus, held in 1968? What did John Lennon do at this event? Who were his bandmates? What other groups played at this event? How many of those groups were lip-synching? And why is Chris unhappy Allen Klein was involved?
After we discuss the Circus, we cover some recent current events in the Beatles world, including Paul's upcoming coffee table book, record store day releases, and more.
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Happy 2023! We're back with our first episode of the new year, returning to the lab to analyze the Beatles' first #1 hit and title song of their first album, "Please Please Me." As usual, we'll discuss the music, lyrics, cover versions, and recording/chart history.
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For our last episode of 2022, we discuss Paul McCartney's mammoth box set released at the end of this year. We have some fun with our review by choosing our favorite singles, best B-sides, best unknown tunes, and much more (set in fun and punny categories).
Thanks for all your support this past year, and we're looking forward to being with you again in 2023!
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It's here! Our 2022 Beatles holiday gift episode -- get your favorite Beatlefan recordings, apparel, knickknacks, books, and much more. We also share our non-Beatles recommendations for reissues and new music in 2022.
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We've finally gotten around to reviewing George Harrison's 1982 album Gone Troppo after having laughs at its expense for years. Why is the album so unknown? Should it be? Was George at a career low at this time? What are our favorites and duds? Check out this album review as it turns 40.
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Here is our long-awaited review and discussion about the newly-released super deluxe Revolver box set! We talk about each track on the Revolver album and what is included in the set. Is it a must for every Beatlefan? Of course!
Check out the new video for "I'm Only Sleeping" discussed in the episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XwXliCK19Y
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Many people know about Richard Lester's 1967 movie How I Won The War that starred Michael Crawford (the future "Phantom of the Opera") and John Lennon, but most haven't seen it. It's most famous because of Lennon, of course.
But Dave and Chris have now seen it and share their review of the movie. Is it worth seeing? How is John Lennon as an actor? Why is the movie so hard to find? (maybe there's a good reason?) How does it hold up today?
Let us know what you think!
If you want to watch the movie, you can do so here:
https://archive.org/details/3_20191230/5.m4v
An interesting review by movie critic Roger Ebert:
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In this episode, we review Ringo Starr's new EP3 and Julian Lennon's new album Jude. We know you enjoy our Ringo reviews, so here it is!
We also cover the upcoming Revolver reissue options, a Yoko reissue, and much more news!
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In this episode, we discuss Paul McCartney's December 4, 1989 concert at the Rosemont Horizon near Chicago, IL. This was the first time Dave saw Paul McCartney live, so he shares memories of the show and then Dave and Chris discuss the set list and performance.
We also talk about the rumors about the upcoming Revolver box set. Enjoy!
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We've hit 200! In this episode, we answer listener Q&A, Dave talks about his trip to Liverpool in June, and we talk about our various frustrations and expectations about upcoming Beatles releases.
Thanks as always for your continued support, and we look forward to all the episodes ahead!
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In this episode, we go back into the lab and dissect George Harrison's song, "Any Road" from his posthumous 2002 album Brainwashed. How does the song stack up in George's catalog, what's interesting about the music and lyrics, and can Chris find any covers of note?
Following our discussion of "Any Road," Chris launches into an epic rant about the latest McCartney release (the McCartney I,II, III box set) and why the McCartney camp doesn't seem to be listening to what fans actually want. What do you think?
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In Episode 118 from 2018, we gave our wish list for Beatles/solo Beatles releases we hoped for most. Some of them did happen (e.g., John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band box set) but many others didn't. So what do we think four years later? Listen and find out!
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In Episode 90 ("Compilation Compilation") we discussed all the different compilations for each Beatle, including all the John Lennon collections up until 2016 (we didn't have Gimme Some Truth yet). We mentioned 1975's Shaved Fish, but didn't give it much thought since it left out all of John's later music. This episode digs deep into the only "greatest hits" album released in Lennon's lifetime. How did John do choosing his best-of?
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In this episode, Dave and Chris challenged themselves to come up with a hypothetical early 1967 setlist of songs from albums (or unreleased tunes) that the Beatles never performed live on their tours from 1963-66. We selected some tunes from the familiar to the obscure, and put together a list of fun songs we wish the Beatles had played.
What do you think? What songs do you wish they'd played?
We also weigh in on the "Got Back" setlist and Paul McCartney touring today.
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We go back to 1976 for a review of Wings At The Speed of Sound, the album that propelled Wings's 1976 tour across America. This was intended to be a democratic effort where each member of the group sang a lead vocal, and it was supported by two big hit songs, "Let 'Em In" and "Silly Love Songs." How does the album hold up now? Check out the episode to hear our thoughts.
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In this episode, we discuss our favorite friend-of-the-show Jeff Lynne! We trace his background, his heyday with ELO, and all of his work with the solo Beatles (and Threetles). Chris is positively giddy throughout the episode, talking about one of his favorite musicians! You'll hear about all of Lynne's work with George, the Traveling Wilburys, Paul McCartney, Ringo, and much more.
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Join us as we discuss two Beatles "rejects" from 1965, "If You've Got Trouble" and "That Means A Lot." Should the Beatles have rejected them? Are there any redeeming values to these songs? And what's the scandal regarding PJ Proby all about? (the singer who recorded and released "That Means A Lot).
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We start off 2022 with a lively discussion and review of George Harrison's 1991 tour of Japan and subsequent album with Eric Clapton's band. Why did he only tour for a couple of weeks? Why Japan? What songs did he play on the tour? What did we think of the album from the tour? Check out our discussion of everything related to this unique event in George Harrison's career. This was his only full-length solo live album release. Enjoy the episode!
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We have finally put together our full review of Peter Jackson's mammoth series Get Back! We could have talked about this for much longer, but we'll be sure to come back to it again in coming days.
Here's the plan of the episode:
1) General discussion about the series, organization, main themes
2) A "deep dive" of the Twickenham sessions (discussion of each day)
3) A quicker run through of the Apple Studios sessions leading to the rooftop concert
4) Listener emails and feedback
5) A "lightning round" of fun topics
6) Overall thoughts
Thanks for all your support this past year!
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Check out all our gift recommendations for your favorite Beatlefans in this episode. We discuss books, recordings, some unusual items, and much more. How about an Extra Texture t-shirt?
We also share some initial thoughts about the Peter Jackson Get Back documentary as well. If you have any thoughts on it (how could you not?), email us at the address below and we'll try to include them in our next episode!
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In this episode, Dave and Chris rank the 26 original Beatles covers. That is, the original versions of the songs that the Beatles covered. You'll hear a lot of discussions of Larry Williams, Little Richard, the Cookies, Chuck Berry, and so much more. Here's a playlist of all the original tunes:
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Here's our review of the new Let It Be super deluxe box set in all its glory! We discuss the remix, the outtakes/jams/alternates, speculate on the Get Back movie and possible soundtrack, and much more.
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Here's our review of Ringo Starr's new EP, Change the World. We discuss the four songs, hits and misses, the EP format, future ideas for Ringo, and much more. We finish by discussing the upcoming Get Back/Let It Be releases and our busy end of the year podcast work ahead!
(our apologies for some audio troubles throughout)
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We're back in the lab with another song under the microscope -- this time, it's "And Your Bird Can Sing" from Revolver. We talk about both versions (on Revolver and on Anthology, Vol. 2), the lyrics, the music, and of course, many covers. Here are the links for some of them:
Spanky and our gang - 66 - "sunshine pop" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec-MqAXHzL0 David Kitt - Irish singer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyVz6w0bNtc Matthew Sweet and Susannah Hoffs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=148BZKiVaBg Jim Reid of Jesus and Mary Chain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-3wcOp6qn8 Helmet - hard rock version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkCvYocckNE Beat Bugs featuring Regina Spektor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpCO31x0G3M instrumental Joe Goldmark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBnPk_36M2w Neymar Dias · Igor Pimenta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJIUKyi1ZOU Lawrence Juber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um6kc7kxmME
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Let's go back to 1965 and the release of The Baroque Beatles Book, "arrangements" by composer/musicologist/performer Joshua Rifkin, casting music by the Beatles in the styles of J.S. Bach and G.F. Handel. Sounds like a bad idea, right? Quite the contrary, the album was very popular and even hit the charts for a time. Join Dave as he interviews his musicologist colleague Alison DeSimone, an expert on Baroque music, and learn about this fascinating album. You can check it out here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m93JYTWB-UE
More info from Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Baroque_Beatles_Book
Here is our long-awaited review of the George Harrison 50th Anniversary All Things Must Pass box set! We discuss the packaging/versions, the remix of the main album, the demos, and the session outtakes and jams. What do you think of the set? Did you buy the uber box? Do you like the demos? Join in the conversation below:
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In this episode, we look at an another American Beatles release: The Beatles' Second Album, released in April 1964. We talk about the album running order, sound, tracks, history, and give it an assessment. Could this album be the best example of the Beatles as a straight-ahead rock band? Were Dave Dexter's mixes deserving of scorn? Check out our views and enjoy!
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Dave and Chris discuss and review the Hulu series, "McCartney 3,2,1" with Paul and Rick Rubin. We walk through each episode, talk about the strengths and weaknesses, and give our recommendation at the end. Enjoy!
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In this episode, we talk about George Harrison's 1971 "The Concert for Bangladesh," one of the greatest rock concerts in history. We'll discuss the concert, the performances, the aftermath, and how it works as a movie and soundtrack. Join us as we discuss George, Ringo, Bob, Leon, Billy, Ravi, Eric, and so many more!
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Our new video venture: "Song Album Career!"
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With the flood of news about upcoming Beatles/Harrison/McCartney releases, we take a look at the Get Back movie info, the All Things Must Pass upcoming sets, and the McCartney/Rick Rubin documentary series coming out in July. We dig into the "controversy" about the Get Back release and everything else surrounding these items. A very exciting time for Beatlefans!
Also, stay tuned to the end of the episode for a special announcement from us about a new endeavor we want you to know about!
Paul McCartney and Wings's first album Wild Life, released 50 years ago in 1971, was panned on its release for being rushed, for its subpar song quality, and the playing. How does it hold up 50 years later? Were the critics right? Listen in as we dissect the album and give it a rating.
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Let's go into the lab for a Beatles cover, this time the 1964 #1 hit "A World Without Love" by Peter and Gordon. Paul McCartney gave this song to Peter Asher, the brother of his girlfriend at the time, Jane Asher. It has all the classic McCartneyisms, from the lyrics to the music. And of course, John Lennon didn't like the first lyric!
We dig into the music, lyrics, and Chris finds his usual array of covers. Enjoy!
Here's a snippet of Paul McCartney's demo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNZmoLbrpLI
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In this episode, we present our review and analysis of the 6 CD/2 Blu-Ray John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band Ultimate Collection box set! The set is enormous and comprehensive, with enough listening and reading to keep even the most diehard Lennon fan occupied for a long time. We survey each disc, discuss the book, the sound quality, and much more. We end the episode with our predictions for upcoming Beatles-related releases for the rest of the year.
Pick up this set now!
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We return to a series we started (and then forgot about!) last year called Beatle Friends, where we look at people who played a part in group or solo music. In this episode, we look at Hamish Stuart, best known as a member of the Average White Band and for playing with Paul McCartney from ca. 1988-1993. Stuart played on Flowers in the Dirt and Off The Ground, the Unplugged show, and the two big world tours in 1989-90 and 1993. He also played with Ringo's All-Starr Band in 2006, 2008, and 2019. Quite a long and diverse career!
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In this episode, we analyze Ringo Starr's new five-song EP, Zoom In. Was it a good idea for Ringo to release the first of two EPs, or should he have just released an album? What about the many people playing on each song? How do these songs compare to his recent work?
We answer these questions, and discuss the whole EP in detail!
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To celebrate our 175th episode, we take audience questions from our listeners. You gave us some challenging questions, so we do our best to answer them! Thanks again for your support and for listening!
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Join us for a discussion of the 1991 film The Hours and Times, starring Ian Hart as John Lennon and David Angus as Brian Epstein. The movie looks at a much-discussed (and debated) trip John and Brian took to Barcelona in April 1963, and imagines what may (or may not) have happened. We thought the film was artfully done and thought-provoking, and worth your viewing time (it's only 60 minutes). An interesting film off the beaten path!
Also, send us your questions for our special 175th episode where we'll answer audience questions. You can ask on our Facebook page, Twitter, or email us at ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com.
Time to go back into the lab for an in-depth discussion of the Beatles' 1967 song (and A-side single) "Hello, Goodbye." We cover the music (with some music theory talk), the lyrics, cover versions, and more.
We want to hear from you! For our upcoming 175th episode, send us your questions about anything and we'll answer them in that episode. Send us an email at ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com
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"Turn off your mind, relax, and float downstream" as Dave interviews author and professor William Echard (Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada) about his book on psychedelic popular music. Dave and William discuss what psychedelic music is, how you can analyze it using the technique of topic theory, and dig deep into a discussion of the Beatles' psychedelic music.
This may change the way you hear and think about psychedelic music! Here is the link to William's book:
https://iupress.org/9780253026453/psychedelic-popular-music/
Enjoy!
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Happy 2021!
We're starting the year off with a fun episode about our favorite introductions to Beatles (not solo) songs. Some of the classics are here, but we also bring in a few other songs that have great intros that you might not think of. Thanks to friend-of-the-show Michael for suggesting the idea! Hope you enjoy the episode, and feel free to share your own "hot starts" at any of our contact places below:
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For our last episode of 2020, we present our review of Paul McCartney's latest album made in "rockdown," McCartney III. We talk about the packaging, marketing, and of course, the music within the grooves. We hope you enjoy our review, and feel free to share your opinion of our thoughts and your own at any of our contact locations:
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In this episode, we rank the 11 (+1) songs that Ringo sang lead on or wrote as a Beatle, featuring discussions about such songs as "Don't Pass Me By," "Yellow Submarine," and "Matchbox." We also throw the 1965 reject "If You've Got Trouble" into the mix as well. Here's a playlist with all the songs:
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It's time for our annual holiday episode, where we go through our top picks for the Beatlefans in your life. We discuss the big years for Paul McCartney (especially the numerous variants of McCartney III), and John Lennon with several key releases, as well as play a game of "Price Is Right" Beatles Store edition, where Dave will try to guess the prices of various items from the Beatles Store. As always, we share our picks for non-Beatles releases and reissues, and speculate a bit on what's to come next year.
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At long last, we complete our review of George Harrison's epic 1970 album, All Things Must Pass. We dig into parts two and three (including the "Apple Jam"), discussing such topics as Phil Spector's production, George's troubles with plagiarism, the value of the "Apple Jam," and much more. Enjoy!
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We're back with another deep dive into 1964's "If I Fell," one of the great early Beatles ballads from the movie A Hard Day's Night. We talk about the lyrics, music, and of course, Chris shares some of his favorite cover versions, some of which can be found here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ZLqYprIFBIiDF3LStP8KQ?si=HbsblBpXTZuHvbCpKM_VAQ
We end the episode by discussing the latest news on McCartney III, and speculating on what the music might be like.
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By popular demand, we review the 1970 Beatles compilation album, Hey Jude(The Beatles Again), which was a huge hit particularly in the US. This album features songs not available on standard US album releases, and is a good listen, but Dave and Chris discuss the album's strengths and weaknesses. Chris also laments several times that he no longer has a poster of the front cover! We hope you enjoy our tour through another American album.
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In this bonus news episode, we cover some of the events related to John Lennon's 80th birthday, upcoming releases (both verified and rumored), and end by celebrating the newest OBE, who is one of our favorite "friends of the show!"
New "regular" episode coming soon...
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With Cirque du Soleil in the news recently for reasons brought on due to the pandemic, (impending bankruptcy), in this episode we decided to discuss the soundtrack to their 2006 production Love, which has been performed at the Mirage in Las Vegas for 14 years now! How does the soundtrack work and how was it created? What do we think of mash-ups, and the song decisions made by George and Giles Martin? Unfortunately, neither of us have either been to Vegas or seen the show, so we stick to a discussion of the music. What do you think of the production and the musical soundtrack? Let us know at our email (ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com), on Facebook, or on Twitter (@ivegotabeatles).
We've been waiting for this one! Check out our episode about McCartney's 1984 flop movie, Give My Regards to Broad Street. Does the movie have a plot? How is the music? What's with the costumes and dream scenes? Does the movie deserve its terrible ratings and reputation? We also discuss some recent Beatles news including the new release date for Peter Jackson's Get Back movie, as well as the new reissue of Flaming Pie. Here's the link to the Broad Street album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2AtvtW3U8dv9C61S88M2w8?si=BQ8SVMsrSAWInA-yjurnww And a link to the first part of the movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-nyOLvVD_w ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com @ivegotabeatles @chrisdbragg
After getting lots of requests for us to discuss the American albums, here we are with an episode about 1966's Yesterday and Today! The album is most famous for its "Butcher Cover" showing the Beatles surrounded by disembodied babies and slabs of meat, but we also discuss the album itself. American listeners would have been treated to hearing three songs off the Beatles' upcoming album Revolver in advance of that album's release, as well as two Ringo songs on one album! This will be the first of what we hope will be future discussions about American Beatles albums. ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com @ivegotabeatles Facebook: I've Got A Beatles Podcast @chrisdbragg
In this episode, we discuss the Beatles' trip to Australia and New Zealand in 1964, covering such things as: Jimmy Nicol, rainy weather standing in clothes from Hong Kong, press conferences, and the setlist from the filmed gig in Melbourne. This was at a high point of Beatlemania, where the group was in good spirits and playing well, and the fans all came out for the shows. Thanks to our listeners in Australia and New Zealand who helped with information about these gigs! Here's a great performance of the Melbourne gig that we discuss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EVtWKkMa9E ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com @ivegotabeatles Facebook: I've Got A Beatles Podcast @chrisdbragg
In this episode, we go back into the lab to discuss both sides of Ringo's 1971 single: "It Don't Come Easy" and "Early 1970." The A-side became one of Ringo's biggest hits and most identifiable songs, and the B-side can be seen as an open letter to his bandmates and what he hopes will happen after their breakup. As before, we've made a Spotify playlist that contains most of the cover songs discussed, as well as the two songs under the microscope: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2WfVc1GwfLaDKTHGqobhEB?si=yxz7t8jBTx6eO-RzXIiPGQ Enjoy! ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com @ivegotabeatles @chrisdbragg Facebook: I've Got A Beatles Podcast
Thanks to everyone who sent in questions for us to answer -- we had a great time answering them! We talk about how we got into the Beatles, our favorite B-sides, why Chris doesn't (or does he?) like "The Word," and so much more. Enjoy! email: ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com Twitter: @ivegotabeatles Facebook: I've Got A Beatles Podcast
Ever heard of a clavioline? How about a jal-tarang or a wobble board? If not, then check out this episode where we choose our favorite notable non-rock instruments that appear on Beatles and solo Beatles songs. We've made a Spotify playlist in case you'd like to hear all these tunes in their entirety after listening: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0N1oCb99Gnh29wed33kAom?si=QvOFtqAQQB6hHKWdnvm68A Also, for our next episode, we need your help! Send us any questions you'd like us to answer about the Beatles, our opinions about the Beatles, the show, or anything else you'd like to know. Send your questions to: ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com by April 15 and we'll try to answer them!
We've danced around the topic before, but never dug deeply into the Beatles' 1964 album, Beatles For Sale. This album either gets overlooked, dismissed, or forgotten, but in our discussion we feel there are some songs that should definitely get a second look (and some that shouldn't). We hope you enjoy our discussion, and feel free to comment on our Facebook page, on Twitter @ivegotabeatles, or by email at ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com.
In between episodes, we'll share some of the latest Beatles news and analyze all the happenings. In this show, we talk about the postponement of the Fest for Beatles Fans, an upcoming auction, Record Store Day, and some (possibly) exciting George news! Info on the auction: https://www.juliensauctions.com/about-auction?id=321 The Rolling Stone article about Dark Horse Records/George's material: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/george-harrison-dark-horse-label-olivia-harrison-dhani-harrison-interview-961427/ As of this recording, Record Store Day has been postponed to June 20, 2020 because of Coronavirus. Contact us: ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com
In this episode we examine the life and contributions of Klaus Voormann, friend to the Beatles going back to the early 1960s. We discuss his bass playing, his famous artwork on Revolver and The Beatles Anthology, and talk about some of the varied and eclectic people he worked with. Here are some links to info on Klaus, as well as a Spotify playlist of his great bass playing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klaus_Voormann https://www.beatlesbible.com/people/klaus-voormann/ https://www.voormann.com/ https://www.guitarworld.com/gw-archive/interview-klaus-voormann-discusses-his-lifelong-musical-and-artistic-association-beatles Klaus Voormann's Album Covers https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5dHLWX0ZPKQH8G81L9qVJK?si=A85eIPrdTWKalSuMRoiZcg @ivegotabeatles ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com Facebook: I've Got A Beatles Podcast Intro/Outro music: "For You Red" by David Thurmaier and Jacob Souders
In this episode, Dave interviews author and critic Tim Riley, who is best known for his books on the Beatles (Tell Me Why) and John Lennon, as well as his new Beatles textbook co-authored with music theorist Walter Everett. You will hear about each of Riley's books, including the new text, as well as his thoughts on other areas of interest for Beatles scholarship. Enjoy! https://timrileyauthor.com https://www.amazon.com/What-Goes-Beatles-Their-Music/dp/0190213175/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=what+goes+on+beatles&qid=1582127195&sr=8-2 ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com @ivegotabeatles
In this episode, we reflect on our 150 episodes thus far, and discuss some new format changes that will be taking place in our desire to broaden the reach of the show. These changes will allow us to keep doing what we do, but with even more content and platforms. Then, we rank the 13 canonic Bealtes albums and discuss how we came up with the rankings. Do you agree with us? Do you think we have it all wrong? Thanks for all your support and for listening all these years, and we look forward to continuing to connect with you in all our upcoming episodes! ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com @ivegotabeatles Facebook: I've Got A Beatles Podcast
We're excited to share our discussion and analysis of George Harrison's 1970 album All Things Must Pass, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Because the album is so big and epic, we've decided to do our review in two parts, and this episode covers the first disc/record. We talk about the album, songs, the recording, the Phil Spector influence, and much more. Share your thoughts on All Things Must Pass here: Facebook: I've Got A Beatles Podcast Twitter: @ivegotabeatles Email: ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com
Happy 2020! Join us in our first episode of the year as we dig into the last Wings tour of the UK in 1979, with a specific look at the set of gigs they played in Glasgow, Scotland. Paul and his "Back to the Egg" band are in great form, having fun and playing tightly together. We discuss the diverse setlist which includes some surprises, our disappointment that Wings basically ended after these gigs, and of course, we comment on Paul's usual hilarious pre-song banter. Email: ivegotabeatles@podcast.hotmail.com Twitter: @ivegotabeatles Facebook: I've Got A Beatles Podcast
Go back to the late 1960s/early 1970s as Dave interviews Chris O'Dell, who worked for the Beatles at Apple Records beginning in 1968, and continued working through the 1970s with CSN&Y, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and many others. Chris is famous for inspiring George Harrison's 1973 song "Miss O'Dell" (The B-side of "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)), but she had many more fascinating adventures and experiences working closely with the Beatles including seeing the Rooftop Concert, helping with the Concert for Bangladesh, and much more. Enjoy this interview! Chris's book can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Miss-ODell-Nights-Beatles-Clapton-ebook/dp/B002QJZ9WW/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=miss+o%27dell&qid=1571617408&sr=8-1 Thanks for all your support in 2019, and we look forward to more Beatles fun in 2020! @ivegotabeatles ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com Facebook: I've Got a Beatles Podcast
Just in time -- if you're looking for a review of Beatles-related releases this year, look no further! We make our recommendations, and as usual, we suggest two non-Beatles releases each. Happy shopping! File has been fixed (there was a missing sound file), so you may want to download again.
Better late than never! Here is our review of Ringo's new album What's My Name, released in late October 2019. We discuss all the tunes, including the cover of John Lennon's "Grow Old With Me," as well as the plethora of background vocalists and rotating lineups on each track. We also consider Ringo's recent comments about not making any more full-length albums and how that idea may have helped this album. Twitter: @ivegotabeatles Email: ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com Facebook: I've Got a Beatles Podcast Note - the cover of "Grow Old With Me" referenced in the episode was by the Postal Service, not Death Cab for Cutie (same lead singer, though!).
Join us for a double feature episode where we review two recent Beatle-related films, John and Yoko: Above Us Only Sky and Yesterday. We go through the plots, some of the highlights, discuss the key moments, and give our recommendations. Enjoy! ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com @ivegotabeatles Facebook: I've Got A Beatles Podcast
Here is our review of the new Abbey Road super deluxe anniversary set! We discuss the Giles Martin/Sam Okell remix, the "sessions" tracks (unreleased stuff), the packaging, the special audio versions, and much more. Should you get this? Of course! ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com
In this episode, we explore the meaning and music behind John Lennon's first single release of 1969, "Give Peace A Chance," backed with Yoko's "Remember Love." As usual, enjoy numerous cover versions and stories about this iconic song! ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com @ivegotabeatles
In this episode, we walk through Sean Lennon's musical project and recordings with bassist Les Claypool. We discuss Lennon's songs from the albums both musically and lyrically, and talk about where these efforts fit into Sean's catalog. Very interesting music, to say the least! Email: ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com
Let's go back to June 1966 to hear the Beatles play their first concerts in Germany since 1962. They are recording Revolver at the time, and yet their live show is filled with tunes from a few years ago. We discuss the set list, the performances, and the importance of the performance in context. We also share some recent Beatles news related to various releases, as well as the upcoming Abbey Road super deluxe box set. Enjoy! @ivegotabeatles ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com
In this episode, we revisit George Harrison's 1979 self-titled solo album. Was this George's high point at the end of the 1970s? We discuss what makes the album work so well lyrically and musically, and where it fits within George's solo work. At the end, Chris shares his review of seeing Jeff Lynne's ELO with opening act Dhani Harrison, who was an important inspiration for George Harrison.
How does Paul McCartney's 2018 solo album Egypt Station hold up nearly 9 months and three+ versions later? We discuss the different configurations, the new bonus tracks, and Paul's marketing schemes in general.
In this episode, we discuss John Lennon's "Cold Turkey" and the B-side "Don't Worry Kyoko" by Yoko Ono, the second of two singles by John Lennon in 1969. As always, we talk about the music and lyrics, the recording context, as well as play cover songs.
In this episode, we dig into the many connections between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones from their beginnings to the present. These two groups competed with each other to some extent, but were good friends and collaborators and seem to have a strong affection for one another. Enjoy!
In this episode, Dave interviews Brian Hebert, the author of Blue Notes and Sad Chords: Color-Coded Harmony in the Beatles' 27 #1 Hits: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Notes-Sad-Chords-Harmony/dp/0692104798 We discuss Brian's background, his unique approach to studying the music of the Beatles, as well as discuss a couple of his favorite tunes. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@ivegotabeatles) Email: ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com
In the first of an occasional series where we look at a particular year in the Beatles' story, we examine the year 1984 and what was happening in Beatlesworld. Paul released his flop movie Give My Regards To Broad Street, John's Milk and Honey was released posthumously, Ringo did some TV work and hosted SNL, and George made a guest appearance with another famous British group. Oh, and a Beatle son released his first and most successful album. We discuss what other music was like during that year, and why the Beatles were particularly adrift and lost in their creative careers.
We're back after a bit of a hiatus with a new episode digging into Ringo Starr's 1972 single, "Back Off Boogaloo." We talk about the music and lyrics, sample some covers (including a Czech one for Dave!), and even get into a little disagreement about Ringo's brother-in-law, Joe Walsh. We're back now, so stay tuned for more episodes soon! ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com Facebook Twitter: @ivegotabeatles
In the first of an occasional series, we look at important gigs in the Beatles' career. This episode examines the Beatles' performances in late December 1962 at the Star Club in Hamburg, Germany. We discuss the set list, the sound of the group, place this gig into context, and discuss how important Hamburg was for the Beatles. Enjoy! Email us at ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com Rate us on iTunes Follow us on Twitter and Facebook
In this episode, we explore some of the great (and interesting, of course) covers of George Harrison songs. We'll discuss covers by Harrison's friends like Harry Nilsson and Tom Petty, as well as many other lesser-known artists who pay tribute to George's music by recording his songs.
Our first episode of 2019 is a review of the streaming version (2 disc) of Paul's Red Rose Speedway remaster and bonus tracks. We get into all the issues and songs with plenty of Paul histrionics, stoned tunes, some weird lyrics, and of course the big medley at the end of the album. Hope you enjoy the episode! We're on Facebook Twitter: @ivegotabeatles Email: ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com
For our final episode of 2018, go under the microscope once more with us as we examine Cream's 1968 song "Badge," co-written by Eric Clapton and... L'Angelo Mysterioso? Find out who that is, what we think the song means, what's happening in the music, and of course, you'll hear some unusual covers (including a non-English version). Thanks for your support in 2018, and we look forward to even more Beatle fun in 2019! Twitter: @ivegotabeatles Facebook: I've Got A Beatles Podcast Email: ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com
In this bonus episode for the holidays, listen in as Dave interviews four different scholars who attended and presented along with him at the White Album conference in New Jersey in November. You will hear Dr. Kathryn Cox, Dr. Katie Kapurch, Dr. Gabe Lubell, and Aviv Kammay discuss all things White Album. Enjoy!
Here it is! Our 2018 holiday gift guide to all things Beatles, as well as several non-Beatle releases of interest. We discuss all sorts of merchandise, from recordings to t-shirts. Enjoy!
We discuss the tremendous six-CD/Blu-ray box set out now for the 50th anniversary of The Beatles (The White Album). We talk about the book, the CDs, the wonderful Esher Demos, as well as the look into the White Album sessions. A must have! Enjoy and feel free to write us at ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com.
In this episode, we dissect the new Imagine: The Ultimate Collection box set from John Lennon, and discuss the packaging, content, and fascinating alternate versions of Imagine tunes found on this excellent collection. A great deal both in terms of content and price! Let us know what you think on our Facebook page, Twitter, or by email (ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com). The link for the White Album conference Dave is presenting at from November 8-11 is here: https://www.monmouth.edu/the-white-album/
In this episode, we conclude our look at Apple artists compiled on the 2010 album Come And Get It: The Best of Apple Records. We've had fun examining the careers and music of famous Apple alumni like Badfinger, Mary Hopkin, and James Taylor in full episodes, but what about the Hot Chocolate Band? The Radha Krishna Temple? David Peel? Join us for a tour of Apple odds and sods and let us know your thoughts on the episode on Facebook, Twitter, or by email (ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com).
Here is our review of Paul McCartney's new album Egypt Station that came out on September 7. We discuss the background of the album, and give track-by-track analysis of each song. Share your own thoughts about the album on our Facebook page, Twitter, or by email (ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com). Enjoy!
In this episode, Dave interviews Dr. Jan (Honza) Blüml, a professor of musicology at Palacky University in Olomouc, Czech Republic about the Beatles behind the Iron Curtain. Dr. Blüml is an expert on popular music and communism, and shares his insights about how people heard the Beatles' music, what they thought of it, and the cultural impact of the group during communism. Enjoy this episode on a fascinating topic! Dr. Blüml's book (in Czech): https://www.kosmas.cz/knihy/239057/progresivni-rock/ Great site about the Beatles in Czech: http://www.brouci.com
In this episode we examine the many different styles and techniques of John Lennon's (often-overlooked) guitar playing. We discuss topics like his rhythm guitar playing, his fingerpicking, and his "raw" feel as a guitarist. Share your own selections with us on our Facebook page or via email.
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the film Yellow Submarine, as well as its reappearance in theaters, this episode looks at the iconic animated Beatles classic. We discuss the plot, songs, characters, as well as how it holds up 50 years later. Contact us on Facebook, Twitter, or by email: ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com
We discuss our initial thoughts about the two new Paul McCartney songs "I Don't Know" and "Come On To Me" in this episode, and share our hopes for the new album "Egypt Station" coming out on September 7. What do you think of the new Macca music?
Enjoy this bonus episode of Dave discussing a performance he heard of Paul McCartney's 2001/2006 classical piece Ecce Cor Meum in the Czech Republic on 6/17/18 (one day before Paul's birthday!). He shares some thoughts on Paul as a classical composer in general, and concludes with an excerpt from the piece.
We go back "under the microscope" to examine the lead tune from George Harrison's 1979 eponymous album. We discuss the music, lyrics, personnel, and play a couple of interesting cover versions. Enjoy this look at a solo Harrison tune.
In this episode, we talk about our most desired Beatles and solo releases. Some of these are fan favorites like the movie Let It Be and the Shea Stadium Concert, but we also have many other suggestions as well. Be sure to share your own on our Facebook page, on Twitter, or by email (ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com).
In this episode we step back and look at Ringo Starr's entire life and musical career in honor of his recent knighting. We discuss some of his key contributions to the Beatles, and then launch into a survey of his solo career up to the present day. You'll also hear a fun example of his TV work in the 1980s, and a clip from his 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Congratulations to Sir Ringo!
For this episode, we asked our listeners on Facebook to tell us a song that "defines" Paul McCartney as an artist, performer, musician, etc., and give their reasons why. In this episode, hear the selections along with commentary from listeners and Dave and Chris. There are many familiar choices, but there are a few more obscure tunes that present another side that "defines" McCartney.
In this episode, we discuss and rank the 25 cover songs the Beatles recorded commercially during their career. Hear out thoughts about tunes ranging from "Twist and Shout" to "Maggie Mae," and many in between. Also check out AIR internet radio, where I've Got A Beatles Podcast streams all day, every day, on a Beatles-themed radio station: https://www.kingfisher-radio.com/atomic
This episode digs into the song "Revolution 1" and the single "Revolution." We discuss the differences between the two versions, provide musical and lyrical analysis, and of course, play several cover songs of this iconic tune written 50 years ago.
In this second installment about Beatles-related films, we examine Martin Scorsese's 2011 film "George Harrison: Living In The Material World," now showing on Netflix. We share our thoughts about the movie's main thrust, as well as discuss many discoveries and stories told in the film.
Bonus episode! Dave interviews author Jude Southerland Kessler (John Lennon Series) back on October 10, 2017 about her current book project coming out in 2018, her upcoming speaking appearances, and some great stories from the lives of the Beatles in 1964. https://www.johnlennonseries.com/ Happy New Year!
This episode features a discussion about Paul McCartney's 2007 album Memory Almost Full. We divide the tracks into four different categories, and end up disagreeing on the worth of several tracks. Give the album a spin and tune into our analysis.
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Just in time for the shopping season, check out our annual episode where we discuss all sorts of Beatles-related recordings, DVDs, books, and much more. We also share our favorite classic reissue, as well as a non-Beatles track that you might like.
In this episode, we dissect the early John Lennon song "I Call Your Name," which never found a happy home in the Beatles catalog (it was put on an EP, then a B-side, etc.). We discuss some interesting instrumental and musical features about the song, and as always, play you a variety of unique cover songs. Enjoy!
In this episode we review and discuss Dhani Harrison's new album "In Parallel." Dave and Chris both give it a thumbs up and argue that Dhani's first solo album is well worth a listen.
In this episode, Dave interviews Andy Leach, Senior Director of Library and Archives at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH. Andy talks about everything Beatles-related at the Museum and in the Library/Archives, and shares a lot of history about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame too. Check out the Library/Archive/Museum website at: http://library.rockhall.com/ https://www.rockhall.com/
Join us as we review Ringo's new album Give More Love. We talk about the best tracks, the numerous players on the album (including Sir Paul) and some of the more interesting lyrics on the album. We recommend giving it a listen!
Join us in this episode where we discuss the impact of Phil Spector on the Let It Be album and decide whether he really "ruined" some songs on the album like "The Long And Winding Road." Let us know if you think Spector's influence was a positive or negative one on our Facebook page, or by email: ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com You can also email us for a chance to get a free copy of Rob Sheffield's new book Dreaming the Beatles: The Love Story of One Band and the Whole World (listen toward the end of the podcast for details).
In this episode we discuss the Apple career of Mary Hopkin, signed to Apple Records by Paul McCartney and singer of a couple of hits including "Those Were The Days." We discuss her first Apple album produced by McCartney called Postcard, as well as her Tony Visconti-produced second Apple album, Earth Song/Ocean Song.
Dave interviews Dr. Ken Womack, Dean of the Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Monmouth University and author of numerous Beatles books. His newest book is called Maximum Volume: The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin, the Early Years, 1926–1966. The Amazon link to Ken's book is here: https://www.amazon.com/Maximum-Beatles-Producer-George-Martin/dp/1613731892 Be sure to check out Ken's work at his website: www.kennethwomack.com
Join us as we dig into George Harrison's last "Indian" Beatles song from 1968, "The Inner Light." We discuss the music, lyrics, and as always, scrounge up a few rare cover versions.
We dig into the Sgt. Pepper super deluxe box set in this episode, talking about the four CDs, the book, and everything else in the box. A must for every Beatlefan!
Dave interviews four fellow presenters at the "Summit of Creativity: Sgt. Pepper's 50th Anniversary" conference at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor on June 2, 2017. Dave talks to Aviv Kammay, Katie Kapurch, Kit O'Toole, and Aaron Krerowicz about what Sgt. Pepper means to them, as well as other topics.
Take a stroll down memory lane with us as we share a retrospective of our first 100 episodes with highlights, notable audio clips, some funny moments, and more. Thanks so much for your continued support, and enjoy this look back!
In this episode we weigh in on the new Paul McCartney reissue of his 1989 album Flowers in the Dirt. We'll take you through the original album, as well as discuss the bonus tracks with Elvis Costello. Enjoy! Email: ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com Twitter: @ivegotabeatles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IveGotABeatlesPodcast/
Listen to Dave's interview with Scott Cardinal, an expert and author of several books and audio guides on famous Beatle homes. We discuss the history of the Dakota, Tittenhurst Park, and Friar Park, as well as lots of information about the Beatles who lived there. You'll learn many fascinating details about John, George, and Ringo's experiences living in these homes. Check out Scott's work at: http://www.campfirenetwork.com/
Listen to the first in a semi-occasional series called "Put Them in the Movies," where we'll discuss various Beatles-related films and videos. For our first installment, we discuss Ringo's 1978 TV special Ringo, which had a slew of guest stars and a loose "plot" to promote Ringo's new album at that time, Bad Boy. Enjoy!
After John Lennon released "Double Fantasy" in 1980, there was some speculation that he would go on a tour in 1981. In this episode, we each make set lists for a possible Lennon tour, which features his most recent tunes but also goes back into the archives a bit as well. Share your set list and reactions on our Facebook page or by email at ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com.
In this episode we examine one of the most famous non-Beatle artists on Apple Records, Billy Preston. Of course he played on some Beatles songs and was well-known as a keyboard player, but he also recorded two albums for Apple Records in 1969-70. We'll discuss these albums and pick our favorite tracks for you to enjoy.
Happy 2017 everyone! In the latest episode of Beatles covers, we choose what we feel are the absolute worst renditions. You'll hear "performances" by such standouts as Milton Berle and Bill Cosby, missteps from Bono and the Grateful Dead, as well as a lot of other songs we can only call "bad."
For our final episode of 2016, we present one more song under the microscope; this time it's the Beatles' 1994-95 "reunion" song "Free As A Bird," recorded for the Anthology project. Hear about the recording process of bringing John into the group again, Jeff Lynne's contributions, the music, lyrics, and where the song fits into the Beatles' catalogue. Thanks for all your support in 2016, and we look forward to many more episodes in 2017!
Happy Thanksgiving! Just in time for the shopping season, check out our annual episode where we discuss all sorts of Beatles-related recordings, DVDs, books, and much more. We also share our favorite classic reissue, as well as a non-Beatles track that you might like.
In this episode we discuss and review Paul McCartney's 1986 album Press To Play. The album was Paul's attempt to find a "current" sound with producer Hugh Padgham, but the results and critiques were very mixed. We found some songs worth a listen, so check out what we had to say!
In this episode, we discuss and evaluate the greatest hits collections for the solo Beatles. We talk about "Shaved Fish," "Blast From Your Past," "Wings Greatest," "The Best of George Harrison," and many more. Which one(s) should you buy? Listen and find out!
In this episode, Chris interviews first-generation Beatles fan Brenda and her daughter Hillary as they drive back from seeing Paul McCartney in July in Cincinnati at US Bank Arena. Enjoy hearing Brenda's remembrances growing up as a Beatlefan as the trio also discusses the Macca concert they just saw.
Check out our review of the new Ron Howard documentary about the Beatles' touring years. We'll discuss our favorite parts and scenes, as well as how the movie works overall. Go see it if it's in your area now!
This is the conclusion of Dave's interview with Lennon expert and author Jude Southerland Kessler, author of "The John Lennon Series." See Jude at "Beatles at the Ridge" in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on September 16-17, 2016.
There probably isn't a more controversial figure in the Beatleworld than Yoko Ono. But people mostly discuss her in reference to the Beatles, and not as a musical artist. In this episode, Dave and Chris talk about and play their favorite Yoko songs, and present a more diverse and fascinating picture of her music that goes beyond the stereotypes.
Dave interviews historian and author Jude Southerland Kessler, author of several books about John Lennon including Shoulda Been There about her background, her work, and her thoughts about a variety of topics related to John Lennon. Part 2 of the interview will be released in the near future. (apologies for some Skype echo on Jude's voice during part of the interview)
We've had some requests to discuss songs by the Traveling Wilburys for some time now, so here we go! In this episode, we talk about "Handle With Care," probably the supergroup's most famous song. Hear about the contributions from Harrison, Dylan, Petty, Lynne, and Orbison on this terrific song.
After discussing Pure McCartney in Episode 82, we decided to go through the various compilation collections that the Beatles released. In this episode we dig into such gems as the "Red" and "Blue" albums, "Love Songs," and even "1." In the future, we'll complete our look at compilations by discussing the solo collections.
The recent release of Paul McCartney's curated collection Pure McCartney has stirred up a lot of discussion regarding compilations, their purpose, and what fans really want in such a collection. In this episode, we share our ideas about the collection, discuss its content, and express our hopes for more interesting collections in the future.
In this episode we discuss the first artist signed to Apple Records, singer/songwriter/guitarist Jackie Lomax. Lomax had all the stars aligned for success--he knew the Beatles well, Brian Epstein was interested in signing him, his only album on Apple Records ("Is This What You Want?") featured some great musicians, but his career never really took off. Hear us discuss the album, Lomax's background, and speculate about why he didn't make it big.
We thought it'd be fun to travel through Sir Paul's extensive catalog and highlight some of his "silliest" songs (interestingly, "Silly Love Songs" didn't make the list!). We put them into categories ranging from experiments gone awry, to songs that don't rock even though you think they would, and many more. You'll hear some famous songs as well as a lot of obscure tunes, and we hope you'll laugh a little bit at some of them!
We're back with another look at a "song under the microscope," this time the great John Lennon tune "Dear Prudence" from the White Album. Hear about the musical and lyrical structure, some interesting cover songs including one by "David Paul," as well as recent words from the subject of the song, Prudence Farrow. Enjoy!
In 1976, Ringo Starr released an album with the unusual title Ringo's Rotogravure. It was the last album of his to feature all three Beatles writing songs for him, and it also features a song by Eric Clapton as well. We review the album--which received very mixed reviews--in this episode--and talk about how it came together, including a case where one Beatle sued another!
Dave and Chris present a tribute to Beatles producer Sir George Martin, who passed away in March of this year at the age of 90. We host a debate about some key issues that involved Martin, including his thoughts about the White Album being one disc, what his greatest contribution to the Beatles was, and some of his non-Beatles productions. Truly a legend and truly the Fifth Beatle!
In this episode, Dave interviews Kit O'Toole, the author of Songs We Were Singing: Guided Tours Through the Beatles' Lesser-Known Tracks and Michael Jackson F-A-Q: All That's Left to Know about the King of Pop. You can find Kit's work on her website, www.kitotoole.com and follow her on Twitter @kitotoole.
In this episode (our 75th! Thanks, everyone!) we rank George's 22 original songs recorded on the standard 13 Beatles albums from "Don't Bother Me" to "I Me Mine." Dave and Chris agree on the placement and order of most songs, but have some wildly different views on others.
In 1991, Paul McCartney performed on MTV's Unplugged and released a very successful and unique album of the concert. In this episode, we discuss the recording of the concert, the setlist, go through the tracks, and wonder why Paul hasn't played concerts like this since.
In this episode, we take a look at the connections between the late David Bowie and the Beatles, particularly John Lennon. Bowie was a big Beatlefan and made references to the Fab Four throughout his career. Chris--a huge Bowie fan--leads this tour through Bowie's life and music related to the Beatles, including his "famed" (no pun intended) recordings with John Lennon, a funny story about a party with Paul McCartney, and his cover of George's "Try Some Buy Some."
We're back to start 2016 with another song under the microscope! In this episode we look at the 1964 song "I'll Be Back," a subtle and sophisticated John Lennon song. We discuss the lyrics, music, and recording process, and then check out a few interesting cover versions of the song. Enjoy!
On our Facebook page we asked you to tell us your favorite George Harrison song, and here are the results! We selected one song by each person who joined in the discussion and shared their reasons why they chose a particular song. Thanks to everyone who contributed, and look forward to more interactions next year.Enjoy our last podcast of 2015, and thanks as always for keeping us going!**(parts of the audio quality may suffer in places as we were recording with a different setup than usual)
Check out the diverse Beatles-related books, CDs, DVDs, merchandise, and more! We go through some of the major items like "Beatles 1+" and the McCartney reissues, and we also share a couple of non-Beatles recordings you might like. Happy shopping!!
Check out this episode where we discuss the history of the Beatles' 1965 album "Rubber Soul." We discuss each Beatle's contributions to the album, the cover, the recording background, and whether or not it we think it deserves to be #5 in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
In this episode Dave interviews music scholar John Covach, a professor of music theory at the University of Rochester/Eastman School of Music. We talk about John's background, his online courses, three of his favorite Beatles songs, and more. If you want to know more about him, check out these sites:https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-beatleshttp://rochester.edu/popmusic/
We dig deep into the new reissued/remastered/remixed Tug Of War, Paul McCartney's acclaimed 1982 album. Hear about each track, the album's background and context, as well as our take on the bonus tracks included with the "deluxe" edition. It was released on the same day as the Pipes of Peace deluxe edition that we'll discuss in our holiday episode.
In honor of John Lennon's 75th birthday today, we go back into the lab to dissect his 1971 song "How Do You Sleep?" from the album Imagine. Hear about the background, the music, and lyrics of the song written as a dig against Paul McCartney. Thanks as always for listening!
In this episode, hear about the Beatles' 1965 American tour that took them across the country (and even into Canada a bit). We'll discuss the opening acts, the venues, the setlist, some of the special people they met along the way, and make the argument that this tour was the last real gasp of Beatlemania.
Everyone knows that Paul McCartney is one of the world's great bass players. Nowadays you only see him playing his iconic Hofner bass, but a look into his career reveals that he played several other types of basses that each sound quite different. We discuss Paul's five most used basses and play musical examples of each, touching on the Hofner, the Rickenbacker, and others. We hope you listen closely not only to the amazing bass playing, but the different sounds Paul gets from each instrument!
You may know her as the singer on Pink Floyd's "The Great Gig In The Sky" from "Dark Side of the Moon," but she also had an association with the Beatles. It's time for a look at another Apple artist in our "Apple Scruffs" series -- this time, it's singer Doris Troy, who recorded her eponymous album on Apple in 1970. You'll hear about the the history behind the album, all the celebrities who played on it, and some discussion about why it wasn't a hit despite some great players and songs.
We've discussed covers of Beatles songs, as well as played "reverse covers" where we hear the originals of Beatles covers, so now it's time for some solo covers! Hear great versions of solo tunes by people like Nina Simone, Bill Frisell, David Bowie, and even a Beatle covering another Beatle's solo song with another Beatle performing on the same track!
We're back with a new installment of the popular "Songs under the Microscope" series with a look at the Beatles' 1968 song "Helter Skelter." We'll discuss the inspiration for the song, the lyrics and music, the mono and stereo versions, and the song's connection with Charles Manson.Happy Birthday to Ringo, who had "blisters on his fingers" at the end of this song!
In this episode we review Ringo's new album Postcards From Paradise and give the background on each song. Though we don't love every song on the album, we're just happy Ringo's still working on new stuff!
Time to step back 40 years when John Lennon was recording his oldies album "Rock 'N' Roll." Hear Dave and Chris discuss the crazy circumstances around the recording of the album, stories of guns and spilled whiskey, and mixed musical results. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Ben E. King, whose song "Stand By Me" John covers splendidly on the album.
In a recent issue the British music magazine NME published their list of 100 "greatest" Beatles songs chosen by "rock's A-listers." In this episode, Dave and Chris dissect their list, wonder about why certain songs were missing, and talk generally about such lists. Chris also divulges his favorite Beatles song!
We haven't focused on George for a while, so we decided to review his 1975 album "Extra Texture (Read All About It)." Dave and Chris delve into the history of the album, some of its interesting sidemen, and we group the songs into different categories to sift out the essential tunes on what would be George's last album on Apple Records.
We're back with another installment of Songs Under the Microscope, this time looking at the 1965 song "Yes It Is." Hear about the song's recording history, the lyrics, the music, as well as a couple of cover versions.
In this episode, Dave interviews Aaron Krerowicz, the author of The Beatles and the Avant-Garde about his recent book, including discussions about Yoko's artistic background, the strings on "A Day in the Life," and why you should listen to "Revolution 9" again. You can get Aaron's book from your favorite online book sites (Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc.) or from his website directly:http://www.aaronkrerowicz.com
How did the Beatles become the Beatles? We know about the Cavern and Hamburg days, but their audition for Decca Records on January 1, 1962 was extremely important in the group's development. We'll take you through the history, songs, and stories about the session, as well as reveal if we would have signed the Beatles (spoiler alert for those who don't know -- Decca Records didn't sign the group). Let us know your thoughts.
What are the best examples of Ringo's drumming? We came up with our own list and included some obvious ones as well as a few that are more subtle and understated. In any case, we found many great examples and renewed our admiration for Ringo's drumming abilities! What are your favorite examples? Tell us on our Facebook page.
Happy New Year from Dave and Chris! We're back with a full year of more episodes and topics to share with you...Our first offering for 2015 is a review and reassessment of Wings's 1975 album, Venus and Mars, recently reissued as part of the Paul McCartney Archive series. We discuss the original 13-track album, and then delve into the bonus CD that comes with the reissue. Definitely worth a listen!
Check out our annual Beatles gift episode, just in time for the holiday buying season. We discuss all the top releases in recordings, DVDs, books, and more in this episode. Have fun buying something for yourself or your favorite Beatles fan, and Happy Holidays from I've Got A Beatles Podcast!
Here it is--Episode 50! We're excited to present a listener-suggested topic called "A Celebration of Sgt. Pepper," the monumental 1967 Beatles album that changed music forever. Thanks for all the great suggestions, and as always we appreciate your continued support. Here's to the next 50 episodes!Happy Thanksgiving!
Check out our second installment of "Apple Scruffs" where we look at artists signed by Apple Records. In this episode, we discuss James Taylor's debut album James Taylor, released in December 1968 on Apple Records. Hear some alternate versions of famous Taylor hits, discussion about a purported guest background vocalist, as well as the background behind Taylor's signing on Apple which launched his career as one of the most famous singer-songwriters of our time.Coming next -- Episode 50!!
In the first of an occasional series that we call "Songs Under the Microscope," we'll dissect a particular Beatles/solo track in detail from a musical (Dave) and lyrical (Chris) perspective. This edition looks at "You Never Give Me Your Money" from Abbey Road.The episode was recorded late at night over the summer when Chris visited Dave in Kansas City, and we recorded it straight into the computer so there might be some ambient noise. But we hope you like our live analysis, and stay tuned for more in the future.
Everyone knows about the first Beatles Ed Sullivan performance in NYC that introduced them to America. But in this episode we dig into the other two performances as well, on February 16 and 23, 1964, including their trip to Miami Beach. Hear about microphone problems, the set lists, and Dave's experience staying at the Deauville Hotel in Miami. **Anyone recognize the introductory clip? Tell us here or on our Facebook page!
In this episode, we divert from our Fab Four focus and discuss Sean Lennon's new music project and group, The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger. Their new album, "Midnight Sun" has a lot of innovative and interesting sounds on it, and shows that Sean continues to reinvent himself. We discuss each track on the album, Chris shares his experience seeing the group in Chicago, and give the album a rating.Keep the ideas for our 50th episode coming -- we've got some great ones so far!
Time for some George Harrison discussion. Listen to us pick our favorite George Harrison solo vocal songs from across his entire career (1970-2001). You'll hear some famous songs as well as some more obscure tunes worth checking out. Share your own best George solo vocal on our Facebook page!
Listen in as we talk about the new Criterion Collection reissue of A Hard Day's Night, the first Beatles film. In the spirit of former film critic Roger Ebert (a huge fan of the movie), we both give it "two thumbs up!" We talk about our favorite scenes, the quality of the reissue, and some of the extras in the package.
We're back with a review of Paul's concert in Kansas City, MO on July 16. Chris and Dave recorded this podcast together in the same room for the first time as well. Two thumbs up from both of us!If you attended or are attending Paul's shows this summer or fall, please let us know your thoughts.
We already addressed John Lennon's dubious career moves in an earlier episode, so it's time to have some fun with Paul McCartney's! We describe 12 mistakes that caused Paul some damage throughout his long career, including dealings with MJ, a lack of quality control, and a plethora of live albums. Tune in to hear the rest and share your own thoughts or nominations on our Facebook page.
If you enjoyed our first episode of "reverse covers," you'll like the second episode. You'll hear original songs by many artists including Chuck Berry, Ella Fitzgerald, Sam Cooke, and even a return of Hoagy Carmichael. Let us know your favorite songs on our Facebook page.
An educational, informative, and irreverent look at all things Beatles with Dave and Chris.
Ever heard some of the original songs the Beatles covered? Have you ever heard of singers like Little Willie Littlefield, Dr. Feelgood, and Larry Williams? If not, check out the latest episode where we play and discuss the original versions of songs that the Beatles later covered. We will also look at solo covers in a future episode.(apologies for the sound quality in the first part of the episode)
We present the first episode in an occasional series we'll call "Apple Scruffs," in which we look at some of the artists the Beatles signed to their record label, Apple. In this inaugural episode, we look at the music and career of the most successful group (besides the Beatles) signed to Apple, Badfinger. Their story reads like a Shakespeare tragedy, but along the way features some great music and intimate Beatles connections. If you've seen the final episode of "Breaking Bad," or listened to classic rock radio, you've heard plenty of Badfinger.
In this episode we talk about some recent events commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Beatles coming to America. Dave gives a full report from the "It Was 50 Years Ago Today" academic conference in Altoona, PA, and Chris shares his thoughts about the Beatles tributes on the Grammy awards and in the special featuring covers by many current pop stars.
Happy 2014, everyone! It's going to be a big Beatles year, to say the least. In this episode, we dig into George's maddeningly inconsistent album from 1974, Dark Horse. Lots of mixed reactions on this, but as always, we have a good time talking about the album and you'll hear Chris do some hilarious imitations of the dated instruments on some of the tracks. Look forward to a full year of podcasts!
To round out 2013 we offer our review of the "new" BBC release, "On Air." As you'll hear, this gets a thumbs up from both Dave and Chris. Lots of clips from the album give you an idea of what you'll find before you go out and buy it. Thanks again for listening in 2013, and look forward to more in 2014. Happy New Year from I've Got A Beatles Podcast!Altoona Beatles Conference: http://www.altoona.psu.edu/beatles/
Our final anniversary review of 2013 is of Paul McCartney's 1993 album Off The Ground. We cover the personnel, tracks (including bonus tracks), and all the history behind this album, somewhat forgotten today in the McCartney catalog. You'll hear a few hidden gems, and a whole lot of weird lyrics in these songs.
Christmas time is here again! Enjoy our annual Beatles gift guide episode filled with books, DVDs, recordings, and other unique items to satisfy your favorite fan of the Fab Four. Hear about books by Mark Lewisohn and Kevin Howlett, a book of Beatles-inspired drinks, new albums by Yoko and James McCartney, and a cool new John Lennon app. Thanks as always for listening and happy buying!
We're back with a review/analysis of the Beatles' 1963 album With The Beatles, released 50 years ago this month. Learn the background behind this album's release and the assassination of John F. Kennedy, hear the story behind a song on the album written for the Rolling Stones, and enjoy clips of all the tunes on the album. Coming next -- your 2013 Beatles Holiday Gift Guide!Follow us on Twitter: @ivegotabeatlesFacebook: ivegotabeatlespodcastCheck out the upcoming International Beatles Conference where Dave will be presenting a paper:http://www.altoona.psu.edu/beatles/
Here it is -- our in-depth review of Paul's new album called New. We go track-by-track through the album, and bring in some commentary from reviewers online as well as our Facebook fans. Be sure to get the album and share your opinion on our Facebook page!
In Episode 30, we discuss the many connections through the years between Bob Dylan and members of the Beatles. You'll hear lots of audio clips of Dylan songs featuring George and Ringo, as well as a very recent tribute song by Bob about John Lennon. Listen to how two rock music giants intersected and influenced each other starting at their first meeting in August 1964. (Next episode will be a review of Paul McCartney's new album!)
Listen as we dissect the Beatles' second movie, "Help!" from 1965, recently issued on Blu-ray. Hear about all the pratfalls, hijinks, Ringo's ring, Indian music, trips to the Bahamas and Austria, and much more. We also play short clips of all the songs used in the movie and place the film in its context within the Beatles' story. If you haven't seen the movie or it's been a while, you might want to watch it before listening.Coming next month -- a review of Paul's new album, "New!" (out in the US on October 15).
In this mini-episode, we listen to clips of and discuss Paul McCartney's new single "New" from his album also called New (out on October 14 in the UK, Oct 15 in the USA). We promise a full album review after it's released in October. In the meantime, enjoy "new" music from Paul!
Hear us discuss John Lennon's collaborations with famous musicians including Mick Jagger, Frank Zappa, Elton John, David Bowie, Harry Nilsson, and more. Who was the "Dirty Mac?" You'll find out as you hear "Dr. Winston O'Boogie" play, produce, and sing many tracks with his friends in this episode. What do you think of these collaborations? Like us on Facebook and share your comments.
We're back with a retrospective look at Ringo Starr's 1973 album Ringo. Usually considered his best solo album, you'll hear Dave and Chris discuss each song as well as the huge list of guest stars that helped Ringo put the album together. You'll also hear a bit about Chris's experience seeing Paul McCartney this summer, with the promise of more details in a further episode. Don't forget to "like" us on Facebook to keep up with the latest...
We're back with a special 25th episode all about the first Beatles singles including "Love Me Do," "Please Please Me," "From Me To You," "She Loves You," "I Want To Hold Your Hand," and all the B-sides too. Learn how Del Shannon had a hand in making a Beatles song more famous and decide for yourself if "This Boy" shares any similarities to Beethoven's "Moonlight" Sonata.The link for the Beatles conference mentioned in the podcast is here:http://www.altoona.psu.edu/beatles/Thanks as always for listening and check us out on Facebook and iTunes...
What do Brian Wilson, Eric Clapton, Donovan, George Michael, and Allen Ginsberg have in common? They all collaborated with Paul McCartney at some time during his career on a song or two. In this episode you'll hear Dave and Chris discuss some famous McCartney collaborations (MJ, Stevie Wonder) as well as learn some obscure tunes with Macca cameos by people you might not expect.
For this podcast, we imagined that the Beatles reunited for a concert/tour in 1979 and each came up with a set list for the first concert. We limited ourselves to 30 songs and had to make many tough choices! Listen to the podcast for other rules and for lots of sample clips from live performances of the songs we chose. What would you choose? Do like or dislike our choices? What did we forget? Our setlists run like this:
Dave: Get Back, Day Tripper, A Hard Day's Night, Got to Get You Into My Life, Here Comes the Sun, Come Together, Coming Up, Whatever Gets You Through The Night, Live And Let Die, Ticket To Ride, Yellow Submarine, Maybe I'm Amazed, Money, Blow Away, Yesterday, You've Got To Hide Your Love Away, Give Me Love (Peace on Earth), Lady Madonna, Rain, Band On The Run, Watching The Wheels, Something, In My Life, Hey Jude, I Saw Her Standing There, It Don't Come Easy, Let It Be, My Sweet Lord, Imagine, Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End
Chris: Sgt. Pepper's, With A Little Help From My Friends, Help!, All My Loving, Something, Mind Games, Jet, Yer Blues, Every Night, In My Life, Can't Buy Me Love, Jealous Guy, Wah-Wah, I've Got A Feeling, I'm Only Sleeping, Photograph, Maybe I'm Amazed, God, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, All You Need is Love, Hey Jude, A Hard Day's Night, Hello Goodbye, Isn't It A Pity, A Day In The Life, Because, Yesterday, Imagine, Let It Be, Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End
We're back with another round of great, quirky, and awful Beatles cover songs for you. Hear songs from such diverse artists as Frank Sinatra, Bjork, George Burns, Joe Cocker, Ramsey Lewis, and more! Let us know your favorite song... or favorite dud. Be sure to "like" us on Facebook:
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Time for some George Harrison discussion! In this episode, Dave and Chris go track-by-track through George Harrison's 1973 album "Living In The Material World." This album was his followup to "All Things Must Pass" and was a big hit in its time (#1). If you're a George fan, be sure to listen to this episode featuring many song clips and in-depth analysis of the album.
Hear some in-depth analysis of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 1980 album Double Fantasy, including discussion about the "stripped down" version of the album released in 2010. This album features some of John's greatest solo songs -- and most of the Yoko tunes are pretty good too. Really! Please rate, comment and subscribe, and thanks as always for listening.
The famed "Agree to Disagree" episode is here! Dave and Chris tackle topics that they've fought over for many years: the worst Beatles album, the song "Here Today," and whether or not Jeff Lynne was a good influence on the Beatles. Enjoy their good-spirited banter about these and several other topics. Share your own thoughts below.
Happy Valentine's Day! Dave and Chris discuss songs written about Paul McCartney's lovely ladies through the years. You'll hear about songs inspired by Jane Asher, Linda McCartney, and Heather Mills, as well as learn about other important McCartney ladies like Nancy Shevell and Dorothy "Dot" Roane. Included are tunes like "And I Love Her," "Maybe I'm Amazed," "My Valentine," and many more.
Happy New Year! Hard to believe, but the Fab Four's first album Please Please Me is 50 years old this year. In this episode, Dave and Chris do a track-by-track analysis of the album and conclude with some thoughts on where it fits within the Beatles' catalogue.
(apologies to those who downloaded earlier for a technical glitch in the middle of the first upload. The episode has been fixed.)
Happy Holidays everyone! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast over the last year. In this show, we discuss all kinds of gifts for the Beatlefan in your life. We talk about new recordings, DVDs, and books all released for the holiday season. We are looking forward to putting together more interesting, provocative, and humorous episodes together for you in 2013!
What do you think of live albums? Join Dave and Chris as they travel through live albums released by the Beatles (group and solo) and learn just how many Ringo live albums you can buy! Thanks as always for listening and please comment/rate on iTunes.
In this episode, we look in depth at the music produced by the children of the Beatles. We hear songs by Julian and Sean Lennon, Dhani Harrison, and James McCartney, and we talk about the careers of Zak Starkey, Stella and Mary McCartney. Join us as we explore the catalogues of the Beatles' offspring...
We're back with a new episode for October!
Do you have a favorite solo in a Beatles song? In this episode Chris and Dave discuss solos across the Beatles' career from "I Saw Her Standing There" to "Something." We talk about what makes a great solo, and listen to examples played by George Harrison, Eric Clapton, George Martin, and several others. Did we leave any out? Let us know.
In this episode Dave and Chris review Kisses on the Bottom, Paul McCartney's newest album. They also discuss the recent PBS special in which Paul performed many of the songs on that album. What do you think of it? Agree or disagree with our review? Thanks as always for listening.
Time for some underrated McCartney songs! Listen as Dave and Chris choose and discuss twelve songs from McCartney's solo career that have flown under the radar but deserve a second listen.
Do you have a favorite cover of a Beatles song? There are so many to choose from, but in this episode Dave and Chris choose 12 diverse songs by a wide variety of performers. Hear cover versions by famous artists like Aretha Franklin and Al Green, as well as versions done by lesser known artists (but no less interesting). Suggest your own favorite! We will upload another show with more selections at a later date.
Today we tackle the issue of whether Paul and Ringo should still perform live in light of recent concerts on TV and in person. Featured are reviews of a Ringo concert in June, as well as comments on televised McCartney performances at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics Opening Ceremony. A recent article supporting our general opinion can be found here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2181373/Olympics-2012-opening-ceremony-Paul-McCartney-I-revere-time-let-be.html
Feel free to let us know what you think -- agree or disagree?
Dave and Chris discuss their nominees for "Beatles Duds," which are songs that don't quite make the cut in the Beatles' catalog. Why did they record some of these songs? Are they just throwaways? We have a fun time dissecting some of the Beatles' weaker tracks. Feel free to agree, disagree, or suggest your own Beatles "dud."
Happy Birthday, Ringo! This episode explores the many ways one can "defend" Ringo from people who claim he was just "lucky." Hear clips of his drumming, singing, and discussion about his career.
What are some things John Lennon shouldn't have done in his career -- or, what things should he have done more of? Listen to this episode all about John and some of his wise and more questionable career moves. [program note correction: it was mentioned in this episode that Lennon's final live performance was on the 1975 Grammys, but his actual final performance before a live audience was actually on April 18, 1975, for "A Salute to Sir Lew Grade."]
To celebrate Sir Paul McCartney's 70th birthday, Dave and Chris discuss the album Magical Mystery Tour, released 45 years ago in 1967. We analyze each song on the album and conclude by assessing its place in the Beatles canon.
In this episode, we continue our look at George Harrison's solo career spanning the album George Harrison (1979) to the most recent releases. We also make reference to the Martin Scorsese film, Living in the Material World, which should be required viewing for any George Harrison/Beatles fan. Comments are welcome!
In this episode, Dave and Chris look at the career of George Harrison, beginning with comments about his songs with the Beatles and continuing with discussion about his solo music. We cover from 1963-1976 in this episode (through George's 1976 album, 33 and 1/3). Stay tuned for part two of this retrospective beginning with 1979's George Harrison.
In this episode, Dave and Chris ponder which musician who played on or produced Beatles recordings should get the coveted title of "Fifth Beatle."
Dave and Chris discuss the four reissued releases by Paul McCartney (Band on the Run, McCartney, McCartney II, and Ram) and look at some of the bonus tracks included in each package.
Feel free to share your own thoughts below.
Welcome to our podcast! We introduce ourselves, then discuss our "perfect" versions of the White Album (The Beatles).