This episode ends on a cliffhanger. The Beatles rehearse Two of Us focussing on the middle section. It’s pretty intensive but they all seem in good spirits. And then George drops a bombshell. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod
The Beatles get to work rehearsing Get Back. Performances are energetic, John is fully engaged, Paul is nitpicking, Ringo is more vocal than usual and George is sounding increasingly defeated. Even Eric Clapton gets a mention. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod
John arrives. Yoko has a new hat. George talks about the Wonderwall film with Dick. Paul conspires with Glyn over song arrangements and we learn where the band Marmalade really got their name. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod This episode is re uploaded due to an editing error. Thanks for your patience.
Much of this episode is dedicated to Paul and Ringo discussing their newly acquired song catalogue with Dick James. Paul is enjoying the nostalgia of remembering old favourites and Ringo is amused by some of the more comical titles. Special guest appearance by Paul Abbot from The Big Beatles Sort Podcast. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod
We join Paul, Ringo, Michael, Glyn and visitor Dick James as they exchange pleasantries and talk about last nights TV. Dick discusses Northern Songs’ new acquisition The Lawrence Wright catalogue. This is an entree before a lengthy discussion about the songs which we’ll cover next time. Oh, and there’s a bit on Mary Hopkin. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod
After spending virtually no time on George’s new composition, the Beatles spend their final hour and a bit arranging Paul’s Let It Be. Sure it’s a great song but you may not want to hear the intro for a while after listening to this. Denis talks movies with Ringo, John asserts himself in the most hilarious way yet! Paul tries to be more collaborative and George wants an early night. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod
It’s the afternoon of January 9th 1969, John is having fun, and Paul is loving it. This however, is at the expense of rehearsing George’s new song. Instead what we get is a selection of the most controversial material the band ever recorded. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod
Refreshed and buoyant after lunch the Beatles jam their way through an early version of Get Back with some controversial lyrics. George name drops The Band again, John has another go at one of his favourite compositions and Paul is reminded of a song he gave away. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod
January 9th 1969 - The Beatles run through more of their completed songs starting with Don’t Let Me Down. John is in a joking mood, Paul is sweating the small stuff, George is too loud and Ringo is the drummer. But they end the morning upbeat before going to lunch. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod
It’s still January 9th 1969. The Beatles have finally begun rehearsing. They start running through the songs they know but end up spending a long period fixing some issues with the first song they try. They also discuss ways to improve the onstage sound. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod
It’s January 9th 1969. George has a new song to show everyone. Paul and George jam on Piano and Drums respectively. John and Yoko arrive and the Daily Mirror is the main topic of discussion. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod
It’s January 9th 1969. Paul has arrived and brought a guest with him. Mal is looking to take dictation. Ringo has changed his mind and George is late. www.buymeacofee.com/wodpod
January 8th 1969- Paul has a couple of new songs to teach George and Ringo. Michael and Denis try to get a decision about the show. Ringo moves to Yugoslavia and George puts his foot down.
Day 5 - January 8th 1969. Rehearsals for I Me Mine conclude. Paul tries again to interest the band in The Long and Winding Road. Denis makes an appearance with some design ideas from the Art Department and Michael uses all his powers of persuasion on Ringo. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod
January 8th 1969. Part 2 of 3 focussing on I Me Mine or at least the procrastination surrounding it’s development. Michael almost gets buy in for the show, Paul tries to interest them all in a new song, John loses his cool and George tells a story about meeting an old friend. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod
George teaches his band mates a new song. John and Yoko dance, Kevin has gone missing. And we learn what John and Yoko did in that Bag.
January 8th 1969. George shows John “I Me Mine” but there’s a delay in rehearsals as they try out a new piece of equipment. George toys with using a new guitar. John auctions a painting and Paul introduces a new song.
Returning from lunch the Beatles get their teeth into Maxwell’s Silver Hammer. The song begins to outstay its welcome for the first time. We also learn about an encounter from their pre fame days that’s not so well known. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod
January 8th 1969. It’s George’s turn to lead the band thru rehearsals of All Things Must Pass. Buoyed by the mornings dress rehearsal John is more active and impatient than he’s been since the start of the sessions. He also brings in a New/Old song. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod
January 8th 1969. The Beatles give a dress rehearsal of the songs they have so far. It’s the most positive, upbeat and productive they’ve been so far. We also learn about a certain publishers interest in cocktails. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod
FRANCIS READER
"Now-disgraced" Stuart Henry? I'm unaware of any allegations made against this DJ. What are they? Perhaps I'm wrong, but I don't think there are or were ever any.