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Each episode Tim Tucker talks to a distinguished guest about their favourite song by the Beatles.
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Send us a textVikki Reilly, author of The Beatles 101, takes a journey into the Beatles' cover of A Taste of Honey, showcasing the band's brilliance at interpreting other people's songs while also discussing its many other interpretations and cultural significance. The Beatles 101 by Vikki Reilly: https://www.polarispublishing.com/book/the-beatles-101Vikki on X.com: https://x.com/bookyvikkiVikki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reillyvikki/Follow My Favourite Beatles SongX (...
Send us a textTim is joined by Stu Arrowsmith, from the Elvis Costello podcast Dangerous Amusements. They explore The Fool on the Hill, its lyrical mysteries, musical twists, and its potential inspirations. They also analyse Paul McCartney's lyrical and musical prowess, and Stu shares his experience of seeing his hero live and turning down the opportunity to meet him! Stu's Dangerous Amusements Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dangerous-amusements-the-elvis-costello-playlist/id1...
Send us a textXan Brooks, acclaimed author and journalist, joins the podcast to discuss the coiled power of Come Together. He reflects on the track's unique sound, its ambiguous lyrics, and how it foreshadows John Lennon's political activism in the early 1970s. We also talk about Xan's latest novel The Catchers, which explores the early days of popular music and its cultural implications.Xan's novel The Catchers: https://t.co/cMS3KsKZ68Xan on X.com: https://x.com/XanBrooksFollow My Favourite ...
Send us a textChris Shaw has delighted and inspired Beatles fans with his jaunty strolls through Pepperland for the past seven years. Here he discusses The Word, from the Rubber Soul album, highlighting the song's musical intricacies, its biblical lyrical allusions, and its significance as a mid-period Beatles masterpiece. He also touches upon his experience with his own podcast, I Am the Eggpod, and its influence on the Beatles podcasting community. Website: https://iamtheeggpod.comSupp...
Send us a textTim Tucker is joined by writer and author Jeff Young, who recounts his early memories of the Beatles, growing up in Liverpool during the height of Beatlemania. He reflects on the nostalgic and optimistic qualities of the song Penny Lane, relating it to his own experiences, which he shares in his memoir Ghost Town, and his new book Wild Twin.Jeff on X/Twitter: https://x.com/jeffyoungwriterPublisher website: https://www.littletoller.co.uk/shop/books/little-toller/wild-twin-by-jeff...
Send us a textTim is joined by renowned Beatles author and historian Bruce Spizer. Bruce shares his insights into Paul’s classic ballad 'And I Love Her,' exploring its composition, arrangement, evolution and significance. He also talks about his upcoming book 'The Beatles, A Hard Day's Night and More,' highlighting historical perspectives on the album and film, with fan recollections from the time.Website: [https://www.beatle.net](https://www.beatle.net/)Twitter: https://x.com/bruce_spizerFac...
Send us a textReturning guest, John Lennon biographer Jude Sutherland Kessler provides an in-depth analysis of Tell Me Why. She talks about the song’s emotional and biographical context, and how it relates to John's relationship with his mother, Julia.Website: https://www.johnlennonseries.comX (Twitter): https://x.com/JudeKesslerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnLennonSeriesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judekessler/Tell Me Why Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TellMeWhy-dn5byFoll...
Send us a textAdam S. Leslie, author of this year’s folk horror sensation Lost in the Garden, delves into the experimental art piece Revolution 9. He discusses why Lennon’s unique take on music concrete works so well, and how it fits within the White album’s dark and varied themes.Adam S. LeslieAdam on X (Twitter): https://x.com/AdamLeslie1974Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam.leslie2018/Publisher website: https://deadinkbooks.com/product/lost-in-the-garden/Lost in the Garden a...
Send us a textTim Tucker is joined by returning guests Jacob Balcom & Matt Howell of the Bronze-Age Monsters podcast, to discuss a song that signalled a new direction for the band ahead of the Rubber Soul album. They share personal memories and musical insights covering the song's recording history, thematic elements, and its significance within the Beatles' discography.Bronze-Age MonstersBronze-Age Monsters Podcast: https://werewolfbynight.libsyn.com/ Bronze-Age Monsters on YouTube:...
Send us a textJerry Hammack has written extensively on the Beatles’ recording processes and techniques, providing expert guidance on how today’s musicians can recreate those classic sounds. In this episode, he shares his insights into the Beatles' psychedelic masterpiece, 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds'.Jerry HammackThe Beatles Recording Techniques by Jerry Hammack: https://beatlesrecordingtechniques.comThe Beatles Recording Reference Manuals by Jerry Hammack: https://www.beatlesrecordingrefe...
Send us a textJeff Slate is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, musician, writer, and journalist. His writings have been featured in Rolling Stone magazine, WSJ, the New Yorker, and the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s box set. He discusses how the Beatles influenced his life and career, and how his appreciation of the song In My Life has changed over the years.Website: https://jeffslatehq.com/homeX: https://x.com/jeffslateInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffslate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...
Send us a textChris Matheson, screenwriter of the Bill & Ted movies, joins to discuss Cry Baby Cry. The conversation delves into the track’s mysterious qualities, its thematic connections to childhood and loss, and how it fits into the eclectic mosaic of the White Album.Chris on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0558533/Books by Chris Matheson: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/13574609.Chris_MathesonFollow My Favourite Beatles Song:X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/myfavebeatlesFacebo...
Send us a textSam Whiles is the host of Paul or Nothing, a podcast dedicated to the life and music of Paul McCartney. In this episode, he returns to the show to discuss his current favourite Beatles song, Within You Without You, taking in George Harrison’s exploration of Indian culture and expressions of spirituality through music.Paul or Nothing Podcast: https://mccartneypod.podbean.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/mccartneypodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063627630062I...
Send us a textDebbie Gendler is a lifelong Beatles fan and writes about her experiences in her new book, I Saw Them Standing There. She was in the studio audience at the historic first Ed Sullivan appearance and met the band personally in 1965. In this episode, Debbie shares her incredible journey and her thoughts on her favourite song, Things We Said Today.Debbie’s website: https://www.debbiegendler.comBuy Debbie’s Book on Amazon (US): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=9781493079742Buy Debbie’s Boo...
Send us a textSteve Matteo, author of "Act Naturally: The Beatles on Film" and "Let It Be" from the 33 1/3 book series, talks about the Beatles’ iconic movie theme song Magical Mystery Tour. Steve’s work has been featured in The New York Times and Rolling Stone, and he’s written engaging liner notes and press releases for artists like The Kinks, Willie Nile, and Lee Scratch Perry.Act Naturally: The Beatles on Film: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781493059010/Act-Naturally-The-Beatles-on-FilmLet it ...
Send us a textIn 1994, the three surviving Beatles worked on a John Lennon demo to create their first new song in 25 years, Free as a Bird. Writer and author Steve O’Brien discusses his love for arguably the most Beatle-y of Beatles songs. Website: https://www.steveobrienwriter.com/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MrsSteveMOBrienInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveobrien1970/
Send us a textNew episode! We get into a love groove with Vivek J. Tiwary, a mastermind in musical entertainment and the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Fifth Beatle. He shares his unique insights on the iconic Beatles song All You Need Is Love and its relevance to the story of Vivek’s hero, Brian Epstein.Website: https://thefifthbeatle.com/graphic-novel/Twitter: https://twitter.com/fifthbeatleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fifthbeatle/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.face...
Send us a textTurn up your speakers, we're playing ‘She Said, She Said’ and delving into the magic with Dr Christine Feldman Barrett, author of A Women’s History of the Beatles.X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/FeldmanBarrettLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-feldman-barrett-421145a3/A Women’s History of the Beatles: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/womens-history-of-the-beatles-9781501348051/Produced by Tim TuckerOriginal Music by Joe KaneLogo by Mark Cunningham
Send us a textStrap in for a fab journey with Joe Kane, the one-man beat group powerhouse behind The Poppermost. Together we explore the chiming guitars and swinging beat of The Beatles’ classic I Feel Fine.Joe Kane on Bandcamp: https://thepoppermost.bandcamp.comJoe Kane on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ThePoppermostJoe Kane on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepoppermost/Joe Kane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoppermostband/
Send us a textRob Williams writes for comics, TV and film. His credits include Suicide Squad, Superman, Amazing Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, Judge Dredd, Doctor Who, Star Wars and Indiana Jones. His first feature film is in production at the time recording. Here he discusses his personal connection to Paul McCartney's beautiful acoustic ballad Blackbird.Website: http://www.robwilliamscomics.co.uk/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Robwilliams71 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robwill...
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