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The Big Beatles and 60s Sort Out
Author: Garry Abbott
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Musician brothers Paul and Garry Abbott discuss and rank their favourite Beatles and 60s records. The first three seasons covered everything Beatles, including the core catalogue, the movies and extras, and even the 70s solo singles. In season 4 they are looking at the wider musical landscape by ranking all the UK 60s Number 1s! Please enjoy and keep in touch on Blue Sky using @bigbeatlessortout.bsky.social or Instagram @big_sort or email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail.com
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Hello! We are back with a special report from our recent visit to Hamburg!We spent 3 nights in Hamburg in early September 2025 visiting some of the Beatle sights and the amazing City itself, and this is our thoughts on what we found, recorded out and about and debriefing in the hotel.We hope you enjoy - it's a first for us doing a travel episode like this, so excuse us if we ramble on a bit here and there, it was a lot to take in!We will be back again soon looking at the NME number 1s and slotting them into the 60s chart from series 5.Danke fürs Zuhören!
Hello! We are back with a special listening to the new remixed version of Free As A Bird featuring the 'cleaned up' Lennon vocals using the same MAL technology used on 'Now And Then' - Is it a change for the better? Listen to find out what we thought and for a general catch up on all things Beatles doing the rounds at the moment! To listen along, here is the original 1995 version:https://music.apple.com/gb/song/free-as-a-bird-1995-mix/1441152324And here is the 2025 new version:https://music.apple.com/gb/song/free-as-a-bird-2025-mix/1834474212 I'll see if I can also pull these in as linked songs on the Spotify feed.Enjoy, and we will be back again soon! Bye! Beatles!
We are back with another mid season extra - this time we are discussing Episode 5 of the Beatles Cartoon, featuring the songs 'Baby's in Black', 'Misery', 'I'll Get You' and 'Chains' along to lots of silly antics involving vampires, mostly.At the time of publishing, this link was a good place to watch the episode: https://archive.org/details/ep5_20240123We hope you enjoy our little chat and we will be back with more specials over the coming weeks and months!
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out!Yes, for season 4 we have taken a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy.We are done! And in this special 'wrap up' episode, we listen to some of your 1969 album recommendations, Paul reveals his Top 10, and we ponder if we have actually reached any conclusions about the effect the 60s had on The Beatles, and vice versa!We will be back with occasional specials over the remainder of 2025 and with a new series sometime in 2026! Have a great summer!If you want to view the complete series 4 singles chart, you can do so here! Garry has a new album out which can be found on all major platforms here (or search for 'Garry Abbott Music'):Last Week In LimboAnd here is Paul's band!https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/
Hello. Just a quick one this week to let you know we haven't got ten around to recording our round-up show as promised, so here is a quick ten minutes chat about Birthday's, Beach Boys and questionable Buzzards.We will, all being well, be back soon with our series round up before we go on a bit of a break for the summer.
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out!Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy.Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s!We have finished the ranking of the UK No 1 singles but our journey is not yet over as we look at the No 1 Albums of 1969 in two specials! Part 2 features:Jim ReevesJethro TullElvis PresleyBlind FaithThe BeatlesThe Rolling StonesIf you want to view the complete series 4 singles chart, you can do so here! Garry has a new album out which can be found on all major platforms here (or search for 'Garry Abbott Music'):Last Week In LimboAnd here is Paul's band!https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out!Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy.Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s!We have finished the ranking of the UK No 1 singles but our journey is not yet over as we look at the No 1 Albums of 1969 in two specials! Part 1 features:The SeekersDiana Ross & The Supremes with The TemptationsCreamThe Moody BluesBob DylanRay ConniffIf you want to view the chart up to the latest episode (sometimes), you can do so here! Garry has a new album out which can be found on all major platforms here (or search for 'Garry Abbott Music'):Last Week In LimboAnd here is Paul's band!https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out!Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy.Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s!Songs this episode:Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin - Je T'Aime... Moi Non PlusBobbie Gentry - I'll Never Fall In Love AgainThe Archies - Sugar SugarIf you want to view the chart up to the latest episode (sometimes), you can do so here! Garry mentions his appearance on Tim Worthington's 'It's Good Except It Sucks' podcast. You can find that and Tim's other work here: https://timworthington.org/Garry has a new album out which can be found on all major platforms here (or search for 'Garry Abbott Music'):Last Week In LimboAnd here is Paul's band!https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out!Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy.Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s!Songs this episode:The Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk WomenZager and Evans - In the Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon RisingIf you want to view the chart up to the latest episode (sometimes), you can do so here! Garry has a new album out which can be found on all major platforms here (or search for 'Garry Abbott Music'):Last Week In LimboAnd here is Paul's band!https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out!Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy.Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s!This week have a special episode to cover Paul's holiday, interviewing our Mum, Margaret Abbott, about growing up with the music of the Sixties in the North East of England. Mum has appeared in snippets once or twice in the early part of this season, so we thought it was about time we heard from her properly! Mum mentions music therapy for dementia at one point, so here is a link from dementiauk.org where you can search for local services:https://www.bamt.org/music-therapy/music-therapy-in-the-ukGarry's latest album can be found below and linked to the episode. If the links doesn't work, just search for 'Garry Abbott Music' on any browser:Last Week In LimboAnd here is Paul's band!https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out!Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy.Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s!Songs this episode:The Beatles and Billy Preston - Get BackTommy Roe - DizzyThe Beatles - The Ballad of John and YokoThunderclap Newman - Something in the Air If you want to view the chart up to the latest episode (sometimes), you can do so here! As Garry mentions in this episode, he has a new album out 'Last Week in Limbo' which can be found on all major platforms here (or search for 'Garry Abbott Music'):Last Week In LimboAnd here is Paul's band!https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out!Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy.Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s!Songs this episode:Amen Corner - (If Paradise Is) Half as NicePeter Sarstedt - Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through the GrapevineDesmond Dekker & The Aces - Israelites If you want to view the chart up to the latest episode (sometimes), you can do so here! As Garry mentions in this episode, he has a new album out 'Last Week in Limbo' which can be found on all major platforms and on Bandcamp here:https://garryabbott.bandcamp.com/album/last-week-in-limboAnd here is Paul's band!https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out!Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy.Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s!Songs this episode:The Marmalade - Ob La Di Ob La DaFleetwood Mac - AlbatrossThe Move - Blackberry WayIf you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Below are links to our respective music projects!Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com)https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out!Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! This is the concluding part of our two part bonus looking at the albums that hit number 1 in the UK (for the first time) in 1968! If you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Below are links to our respective music projects!Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com)https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out!Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! For the next TWO weeks we are looking at the albums that hit number 1 in the UK (for the first time) in 1968 as it was a bumper year! If you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Below are links to our respective music projects!Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com)https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out!Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy.Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s!Rude content alert! Towards the end of the episode, we briefly discuss some early, quite explicit, versions of 'Lily the Pink' lyrics, so please beware if listening with anyone young or sensitive. Paul does make it clear when it is coming up though so you can skip ahead. Songs this episode:Mary Hopkin - Those Were The DaysJoe Cocker - With A Little Help From My FriendsHugo Montenegro -The Good, The Bad and The UglyThe Scaffold - Lily the PinkIf you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Below are links to our respective music projects!Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com)https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out!Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy.Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s!Songs this episode:The Crazy World of Arthur Brown - FireThe Beach Boys - Do It AgainBee Gees - I've Gotta Get A Message To YouThe Beatles - Hey JudeIf you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Below are links to our respective music projects!Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com)https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out!Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy.Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s!Songs this episode:The Equals - Baby, Come BackDes O'Connor - I PretendTommy James and The Shondells - Mony MonyGarry mentions his appearance on Tim Worthington's Marvel podcast, which you can find here: https://timworthington.org/2025/03/02/its-good-except-it-sucks-spider-man-3-with-garry-abbott/If you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Below are links to our respective music projects!Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com)https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/
he Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out!Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy.Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s!Songs this episode:Louis Armstrong - What a Wonderful World Gary Puckett & The Union Gap - Young GirlThe Rolling Stones - Jumpin' Jack FlashIf you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Below are links to our respective music projects!Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com)https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out!Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy.Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s!Songs this episode:Esther and Abi Ofarim - Cinderella RockefellaDave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich - The Legend of XanaduThe Beatles - Lady MadonnaCliff Richard - CongratulationsIf you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Below are links to our respective music projects!Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com)https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/