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Episode 261: Songs under the Microscope, Vol. 36 -- "Act Naturally"

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:12:25 -0600

In this episode we trace the life of "Act Naturally": written by Johnny Russell and Voni Morrison, turned into a hit by Buck Owens, and later covered by the Beatles with Ringo Starr on vocals. First, we explore the original version, followed by discussion about why the song suited Ringo during the Help! session and what made their version stand out.

We also look at notable cover versions (including a Ringo–Buck duet and a Muppet performance), and share related music news and upcoming releases mentioned in the episode.

Live Beatles version

Buck Owens version

Buck Owens and Ringo Starr

The Muppets

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Episode 260: A Deep Dive into the Beatles' Psychedelic Era (and a Ranking!)

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0600

In this episode, we discuss what makes rock music "psychedelic" and debate the Beatles songs that best capture the era’s "trippy" sounds.

We rank our top psychedelic Beatles tracks (including "Strawberry Fields Forever," "Tomorrow Never Knows," "I am the Walrus," "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," and many more), examine instrumentation and studio effects and of course the lyrics. We then cover news about reissues and Record Store Day releases.

Mentioned in the episode: Interview with William Echard, Episode 172.

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Episode 259: Famous Covers - Elton John, "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds" and "One Day At A Time"

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:56:14 -0600

Happy 2026! In this new occasional series "Famous Covers," we'll explore some of the most successful Beatles and solo artist covers from a wide range of musicians.

The first entry features a 1975 double-sided single by Elton John, covering two John Lennon-penned songs - "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" and "One Day At A Time." Elton stays largely faithful to the original recordings, but puts his own spin on the tracks. John Lennon himself contributed guitar and background vocals on Elton's version of "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" and played guitar on "One Day At A Time."

So which Elton John cover do we like better - his take on the psychedelic "Lucy In The Sky" or the more introspective "One Day At A Time?"

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Episode 258: 2025 Year In Review!

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 03:05:56 -0600

Our annual holiday tradition is providing a year-end review episode covering the big Beatles and solo releases of 2025: the Anthology 4 launch and remasters, streaming-only content and marketing missteps, major John Lennon and Paul McCartney archival sets, George’s quiet reissues, Ringo’s strong country album and vinyl runs, the Sam Mendes film buzz, notable books and merch, plus non-Beatles reissue standouts and a seasonal gift guide. We also discuss the highs, lows, fan reactions and what to watch for in 2026.

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Music

Beatles

Anthology 4 - 3 LP - https://amzn.to/4aaCtHs

Anthology 4 - 2 CD - https://amzn.to/3XXdsbp

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John Lennon

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2 LP - https://amzn.to/4iWJU7v

1 CD - https://amzn.to/4rXMRZv

2 CD - https://amzn.to/4iX6aOl

Happy Xmas 7” LP (green) - https://amzn.to/4iYWcMv

Ringo Starr

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Paul McCartney

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Wings 1 LP - https://amzn.to/4afPorJ

Venus & Mars (50th Anniversary half-speed Master LP) - https://amzn.to/4acabfJ

Wonderful Christmastime Canary Yellow 7" single - https://amzn.to/4sc2FrQ

SHM CDs

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Chaos and Creation in the Backyard - https://amzn.to/4iWKSR7

Paul Is Live - https://amzn.to/4oXYk8T

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NEW - https://amzn.to/4oS48Ao

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Tug of War - https://amzn.to/3MXOzdc

McCartney II - https://amzn.to/4se9WaH

George Harrison

Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison 2 LP - https://amzn.to/4oSjZPC

Others

David Bowie - I Can’t Give Everything Away LP box - https://amzn.to/3MLYAKx

David Bowie - I Can’t Give Everything Away CD box - https://amzn.to/44ugXtA

Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska 82: Expanded Edition LP - https://amzn.to/4pEAK20

Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska 82: Expanded Edition CD - https://amzn.to/4rXjRB8

Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell 10th anniv 2 LP - https://amzn.to/48P3bD1

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Talking Heads - More Songs about Buildings & Food - 4 LP - https://amzn.to/48G78ve

Jeff Tweedy - Twilight Override 3 LP - https://amzn.to/45azPho

Jeff Tweedy - Twilight Override 2 CD - https://amzn.to/3XUw7ok

Lady Gaga - MAYHEM 2 LP - https://amzn.to/4qdHLXA

Lady Gaga - MAYHEM CD - https://amzn.to/48CZvWb

Destroyer - Dan’s Boogie LP - https://amzn.to/4q7cB3V

Destroyer - Dan’s Boogie CD - https://amzn.to/4q6Mdaa

Geese - Getting Killed LP - https://amzn.to/48RJ5YN

Geese - Getting Killed CD - https://amzn.to/48P3EoL

BOOKS

Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run Hardcover – https://amzn.to/3KXCN1Y

The Beatles Anthology (25th Anniversary Edition) - https://amzn.to/458cbSC

John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs - https://amzn.to/48YDsbx

Ribbons Of Rust: The Beatles' Recording History In Context: Volume 1 - July 1954 Through January 1963 - https://amzn.to/48UrDD0

Luca Perasi - Back to the Egg - https://amzn.to/44ndblO

Luca Perasi - Press to Play - https://amzn.to/4pL2ja4

Luca Perasi - Ringo Starr - https://amzn.to/4qaV3UB

War is Over! - https://amzn.to/3MLZkPP

Audible subscription discount - https://amzn.to/4oXb8MF

Other links

Jude Southerland Kessler website - https://www.johnlennonseries.com/

The Beatles - https://www.thebeatles.com/

John Lennon website & link for War is Over on Youtube - https://www.johnlennon.com/

George Harrison - https://www.georgeharrison.com/\

Paul McCartney - https://www.paulmccartney.com/

Ringo Starr - https://www.ringostarr.com/#/

Rhino reserves - https://store.rhino.com/collections/rhino-reserves

Disney Plus Beatles Anthology page - https://ondisneyplus.disney.com/show/the-beatles-anthology

Episode 257: All Things Beatles Anthology!

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 14:16:30 -0600

We're back to discuss all things Anthology! We do a review of Anthology 4, as well as the Disney+ Anthology series in detail, and even have a strong disagreement about the new remixes of the "Threetles" songs! ("Free As A Bird" and "Real Love"). What do you think? Are you into all the Anthology hype?

Here's the fan site mentioned in the episode -- this person catalogued all the differences between the versions of the Anthology series.

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Episode 256: Celebrating Wings! Two Rankings (Album Covers and Albums)

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:17:10 -0600

With all the Wings-related merchandise coming out in the past week -- a book, an audio collection, and an upcoming film -- we thought we'd join the fun and give you two ranked lists:

1) Best/Worst Wings Album Covers

2) Best/Worst Wings Albums

We had a lot of fun revisiting the Wings catalog and hope you will too!

Buy your new Wings items here!

Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run - Audible Audiobook – Unabridged https://amzn.to/43e2Nfz (paid link) WINGS deluxe triple vinyl https://amzn.to/4hGzjNp (paid link) WINGS triple vinyl with extras https://amzn.to/3JIQEZl (paid link) WINGS single vinyl https://amzn.to/3LGvcEU (paid link) Paul McCartney Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run book https://amzn.to/4hHclFT (paid link) Audible membership offer - Just $0.99/month for the first 3 months https://amzn.to/47xkVUl (paid link) (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.)

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Episode 255: Review of "Power To The People: Live At the One To One Concerts"

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:29:08 -0500

We are back after a hiatus to discuss the new release of the "One to One" concert from 1972 featuring John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and Elephant's Memory. This concert appears in a beautifully remixed version that substantially improves over the 1986 John Lennon: Live in New York City release. But how does the concert hold up all these years later, and what about the set list, performances, and political messaging? We dig into all of it! Because only the concert was available on streaming (as of the time of recording), we do not discuss the other parts of the Power to the People box set, but we plan to do that as discs get released over the next few months.

Power To The People: Live at the One To One Concert Super Deluxe (9 CD/3 Bluray - paid link) https://amzn.to/4lxxSB9 Power to The People: Live at the One to One Concert (2 LP paid link) https://amzn.to/4fIQzR2 Power to The People: Live at the One to One Concert (2 CD paid link) https://amzn.to/46W3jBz (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.)

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Episode 254: "Help!" at 60!

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:32:48 -0500

We take a break from all the news to look at an album that sometimes gets overlooked in the Beatles canon: 1965's Help! It's not just a movie, but a great listening experience as an album (the UK version, in particular). We talk about the album, all the songs, its lyrical themes, its place in the Beatles' output, and what it foreshadows for future albums. Enjoy!

Purchase links:

Help! LP https://amzn.to/3VzEuod (paid link) Anthology Collection 2025 Edition - 12 LP set (paid link) https://amzn.to/47MvDH3 Anthology Collection (2025 Edition): 8CD Boxset https://amzn.to/46zkEPT The Beatles Anthology (25th Anniversary Reissue) Paperback https://amzn.to/4meW6QX Power To The People: Live at the One To One Concert Super Deluxe (9 CD/3 Bluray - paid link) https://amzn.to/4lxxSB9 Power to The People: Live at the One to One Concert (2 LP paid link) https://amzn.to/4fIQzR2 Power to The People: Live at the One to One Concert (2 CD paid link) https://amzn.to/46W3jBz (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.)

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Another Bonus Episode: Our Takes on the Upcoming Beatles Anthology Releases!

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 09:09:26 -0500

For the second time this month, we're back with a bonus episode tackling another hot-button Beatles release. This time, it's the Beatles Anthology—a sprawling project spanning film, book, and audio. And just like last time, fans are divided.

We break down each format, share our personal takes, and talk about what’s next. If you'd like to get a copy of anything, preorder links are included below.

Anthology Collection 2025 Edition - 12 LP set (paid link) https://amzn.to/47MvDH3 Anthology Collection (2025 Edition): 8CD Boxset https://amzn.to/46zkEPT The Beatles Anthology (25th Anniversary Reissue) Paperback https://amzn.to/4meW6QX (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases). Disney+ bundle options (we are not an affiliate at this time) https://www.disneyplus.com/welcome/disney-hulu-espn-bundle

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Episode 253: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 35: George Harrison, "This Song"

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 19:15:44 -0500

Dave and Chris go back into the lab to discuss a quirky, satirical song about the copyright lawsuit leveled against George Harrison in 1976 called "This Song." As always, we discuss the musical arrangement, the lyrics, the musical allusions, and the witty lyrics. And make sure you watch the accompanying video to see some "guest stars" you might recognize!:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0i9rjTxhpY

We also give a quick news update, with a prescient foreshadowing about the reaction to the upcoming Beatles Anthology release!

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Bonus News Episode: John Lennon, the "Power To The People" Box Set, and the "Missing" Song Kerfuffle

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:32:35 -0500

We're back from our summer breaks with a bonus news episode discussing the upcoming John Lennon release, Power To The People. This new collection, covering John's 1972 political period in live and studio performances, has been discussed recently and intensely by various podcasters and video creators, and we wanted to share our perspective.

We'll go through the different configurations available, comment on the song selection, and of course, address the notable omission on the set. Share your thoughts with us on any of the social media sites below, and check out our pre-order links as well.

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Power To The People: Live at the One To One Concert Super Deluxe (9 CD/3 Bluray) (paid link)

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Power to The People: Live at the One to One Concert (2 LP) (paid link)

https://amzn.to/4fIQzR2

Power to The People: Live at the One to One Concert (2 CD) (paid link)

https://amzn.to/46W3jBz

Older versions of…

Some Time in New York City (LP) (paid link)

https://amzn.to/3JcmgWS

Some Time in New York City (CD) (paid link)

https://amzn.to/3HBDXOT

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Episode 252: Ranking Paul McCartney's Live Albums

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 12:26:29 -0500

At the suggestion of a listener, we rank Paul McCartney’s officially released live albums—that is, no video-only releases, bootlegs, or unofficial recordings. We explore the pros and cons of live albums in general, how Paul assembles them, the bands he’s played with, and the song choices for each release. We also share some ideas for future re-releases we’d love to see. As always, we wrap up with the latest news (and noting the passing of Brian Wilson and Sly Stone) as of our recording date and some listener feedback.

(Ignore the report about James McCartney's "wedding" - it was an AI bot story)

Have your own ranking? Share it with us by email or on social media. Enjoy the episode!

Want to buy any of the albums discussed in the episode? Do so here!

Wings Over America - vinyl (paid link) https://amzn.to/3GGw6PM Wings Over America - SHM CD (paid link) https://amzn.to/3TD1hyg Wings Over America - CD (paid link) https://amzn.to/4o1TXdE Tripping the Live Fantastic Highlights CD (paid link) https://amzn.to/4mdvK2n Paul Is Live - 2 LP vinyl (paid link) https://amzn.to/44NuThK Paul Is Live - SHM CD (paid link) https://amzn.to/4eYI97J Back in the World CD (paid link) https://amzn.to/3IsE9QG Back in the US CD (paid link) https://amzn.to/44XMHYB Amoeba Gig 2 LP vinyl (paid link) https://amzn.to/4eSY1bU Amoeba Gig SHM CD (paid link) https://amzn.to/40i4RBP Good Evening New York City 2 CD DVD (paid link) https://amzn.to/4eNvKU5 (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases)

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Episode 251: The Beatles' American Albums, "Something New" review

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:49:06 -0500

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:

Something New - Mono vinyl https://amzn.to/3ZXTJK0 1964 US Albums In Mono - Vinyl set
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Episode 250: Review of Wings, "Back to the Egg"

Fri, 23 May 2025 20:24:10 -0500

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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Episode 249: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 34: The "Yokos!" - "Oh Yoko" and "Dear Yoko" by John Lennon

Fri, 09 May 2025 16:53:32 -0500

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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Episode 248: Beatles "Friends" -- Allen Klein

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 19:01:13 -0500

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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Bonus Episode - April Beatles News!

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:18:20 -0500

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!

Thanks for listening!

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Episode 247: Classic Beatles Gigs: "Drop In" TV Show, Sweden, October 1963

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:49:46 -0500

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!

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Episode 246: Put Them in the Movies, Review of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (1978)

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:09:52 -0600

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!

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Episode 245: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 33: "Pipes of Peace" by Paul McCartney

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 20:44:03 -0600

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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Episode 244: Review of Ringo Starr, "Look Up"

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:42:25 -0600

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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Episode 243: A Look at The Beatles in 1974 with Chip Madinger!

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:47:27 -0600

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.

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Episode 242: Annual Holiday Gift Episode and Year in Review

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:30:00 -0600

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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Episode 241: Review of "Living In the Material World" by George Harrison (50th Anniversary)

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0600

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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Episode 240: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 32 - "I Want To Hold Your Hand!"

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 14:52:50 -0600

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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Episode 239: Beatles Friends -- Jim Keltner!

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0500

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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Episode 238: Ringo Starr's "Goodnight Vienna" at 50!

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 21:09:44 -0500

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.

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Episode 237: Songs Under The Microscope, Vol. 31: "You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)"

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 19:43:37 -0500

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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Episode 236: Our Guide to The Beatles, "Live at the BBC," Vol. 1 (1994)

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0500

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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Episode 235: Our Discussion of All Things "Mind Games!"

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 19:39:53 -0500

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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Episode 234: Review of Paul McCartney and Wings, "One Hand Clapping"

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 08:25:25 -0500

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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Episode 233: Classic Beatles Gigs - the 1963 "Royal Variety Performance"

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:26:43 -0500

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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Episode 232: Put Them in the Movies, Review of "Let It Be" (1970 and 2024)

Tue, 28 May 2024 20:40:29 -0500

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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Episode 231: Review of Ringo Starr's new EP, "Crooked Boy"

Wed, 08 May 2024 13:00:00 -0500

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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Episode 230: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 30 - The Beatles, "Old Brown Shoe"

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:07:54 -0500

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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Episode 229: New Releases from Dhani, Sean, James, and Beyoncé!

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 20:29:31 -0500

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:

1. Dhani Harrison, Innerstanding

2. Sean Lennon, Asterisms

3. James McCartney, Beautiful

4. Paul McCartney and Wings (1973), Live at the BBC

5. Beyoncé, "Blackbiird"

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Episode 228: "Lost" Beatles and Solo Songs

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 19:00:26 -0500

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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Episode 227: A Deep Dive into "Band on the Run" by Paul McCartney and Wings!

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 14:19:08 -0600

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?

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Episode 226: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 29 - John Lennon, "New York City"

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0600

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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Episode 225: Beatles Friends -- Denny Laine

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 20:07:04 -0600

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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Episode 224: Classic Beatles Gigs, Wings University Tour 1972!

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 12:45:00 -0600

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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Episode 223: 2023 Beatles Year In Review and Holiday Gift Episode!

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 15:01:58 -0600

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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Episode 222: The Beatles 1962–66 and 1967–70 Reviews! (2023 Remixes)

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:55:08 -0600

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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Episode 221: Our review and discussion of ”Now and Then” (and the upcoming ”Red” and ”Blue” album releases)

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 19:38:55 -0600

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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Episode 220: Review of Ringo Starr’s ”Rewind Forward” EP!

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:24:53 -0500

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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Episode 219: Review of ”Meet The Beatles” and ”With The Beatles!”

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 20:30:08 -0500

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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Episode 218: Put Them In The Movies -- ”The Beatles and India”

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 19:33:15 -0500

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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Episode 217: Interview with Jude Southerland Kessler and Scott McKinley (”She Loves You” Audiobook!)

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:57:32 -0500

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!

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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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Episode 216: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 28: John Lennon, ”Watching The Wheels”

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 17:47:24 -0500

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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Episode 215: Ranking The Beatles/Solo Instrumental Tracks!

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:15:42 -0500

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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