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Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show

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Great weekly discussion of the Beatles world by Beatles experts Allan Kozinn, Ken Michaels and Darren DeVivo. Send comments to [email protected].

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Things We Said Today #214: We choose the best of the Beatles singles records

January 12, 2017 00:04 - 1 hour - 56 MB

This week, Allan, Ken, Al and Steve give their picks of the very best Beatles singles and the reasons why for their choices. Also, we announce the two winners of the deluxe Blu-rays of "The Beatles: Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years" and ... we announce a new contest! As always, we want to hear your thoughts on our show. You can send them to our email address [email protected], join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesadfab or c...

Things We Said Today #213 - Beginning the New Year 2017

January 07, 2017 03:02 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

This week, the TWST guys kick off 2017 with a look at those who left us in 2016, including, most recently, Allan Williams and Sam Leach, and also look ahead to 2017 with Paul McCartney's first concert dates.  As always, we want to hear your thoughts on our show. You can send them to our email address [email protected], join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catch us each on Facebook and give us your thoughts. And we than...

Things We Said Today #212 - The best Beatles stuff of the year and wishlist for next year with special guest Kit O'Toole

December 21, 2016 22:50 - 1 hour - 77.8 MB

Allan, Ken, Al and Steve are joined by Kit O'Toole in our annual rundown of the best Beatles items of the year and a wishlist for 2017. We also remind you that the deadline for the Christmas contest to win one of two copies of the deluxe Blu-ray of "The Beatles: Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years" is Dec. 25. So get those entries in. (U.S. addresses only, please.)  And we want to hear your thoughts on this or any of our other shows. You can send them to our email address thingswesaidtoday...

Things We Said Today #211 - Were the Beatles musical innovators after Sgt. Pepper?

December 15, 2016 01:11 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

The TWST gang returns this week to debate a topic of whether the Beatles, who it's acknowledged were musically innovative up to the "Revolver" and "Sgt. Pepper" albums, kept that innovation up on the later albums. We also discuss some news, including the death of another musician, Greg Lake. And be sure and stay tuned to the end of the show for a very special announcement on how you can win one of two copies of the Deluxe Blu-ray edition of "The Beatles: Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years...

Things We Said Today #210 - Remembering George Harrison

November 30, 2016 15:54 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

On this edition of "Things We Said Today," Allan, Steve, Al and Ken look back at the career of George Harrison for the 15th anniversary of his passing. Steve also brings you up-to-date on some Beatles news. As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts on this or any of our other shows. You can send them to our email address [email protected], join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catch us each on Facebook and give us your ...

Things We Said Today #209 - We review the brand new The Beatles: Eight Days a Week DVD with special guest Tom Frangione

November 23, 2016 23:16 - 1 hour - 82.8 MB

This week, Al, Allan, Steve and Ken are joined by Tom Frangione of Beatle Brunch, a frequent show guest, to give a full analysis of the new "The Beatles: Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years" DVD, both the movie and the special features included on the deluxe edition. Please be sure to send your thoughts on this or any of our shows to our email address [email protected], join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catch us eac...

Things We Said Today #208 - What has Apple Corps done right/Leon Russell

November 17, 2016 16:03 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

This week, Steve, Ken, Al and Allan are joined by author Kit O'Toole as we discuss what the Beatles' Apple Corps has done right through the years. We also pay tribute to the great Leon Russell. Please be sure to send your thoughts on this or any of our shows to our email address [email protected], join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catch us each on Facebook and give us your thoughts. And we thank you for listening to ...

Things We Said Today #207 - A look back at John Lennon's Imagine album with Lennonology author Chip Madinger -- and a big book announcement!

November 10, 2016 01:22 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

This week, we look back at the recording of John Lennon's "Imagine" album with Chip Madinger, author of the Lennon solo music project "Lennonology - Strange Days Indeed" and the Beatles solo compendium "Eight Arms To Hold You." The show also features the first announcement by Madinger and Allan Kozinn of a brand new book series on the music of Paul McCartney. Madinger and Kozinn discuss the book in an interview on Beatles News Insider.  Please send your thoughts on this or any of our shows t...

Things We Said Today #206 - The Beatles and politics, new Paul McCartney song

November 03, 2016 03:16 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

This week, in a timely topic we look at the Beatles and their brushes with politics through the years both as a group and as solo artists. Also, this week, we review Paul McCartney's new song "In the Blink of An Eye" which was done for the forthcoming soundtrack of "Ethel & Ernest."  As always, you can send your thoughts on this or any of our shows to our email address [email protected], join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesadfab...

Things We Said Today #205 - Desert Trip report with Rick Glover, also Bobby Vee, Bob Dylan, Russian Ringo's Greatest Hits

October 27, 2016 01:27 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

We have a full plate on the show this week, starting with special guest Rick Glover on his experience at Desert Trip 1 when Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Roger Waters, The Who, The Rolling Stones and Neil Young performed. Also on the bill: the passing of Bobby Vee, the Russian "Ringo Greatest Hits" album; and Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize. Send your thoughts on this or any of our shows to our email address [email protected], join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page...

Things We Said Today #204 - Lefty and Zeek from the Weeklings talk about their brand new Studio 2 album

October 18, 2016 23:56 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

This week, Ken, Allan, Al and Steve welcome Glen Burtnik and Bob Burger, Lefty and Zeek respectively from the Weeklings. The guys discuss their brand new soon-to-be released second album, "Studio 2," which was recorded in Studio 2 at Abbey Road Studios. The album includes four Beatles songs -- one from the Decca sessions and three they never released commercially. The recording sessions included some of the same equipment used by the Beatles. Send your thoughts on this or any of our shows to ...

Things We Said Today #203 - George Harrison in the 80s, 'The Lennon Report' review

October 13, 2016 12:52 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

This week, Steve, Allan, Ken and Al welcome special guest Kit O'Toole to discuss how George Harrison reinvented himself in the '80s. And Steve gives a review of the new movie "The Lennon Report," about the reactions of police, journalists and hospital workers the night Lennon was killed. We want to hear your comments about our show, both this one and others. Send your thoughts to our email address [email protected], join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page...

Things We Said Today #202 -- Celebrating 200 shows with four great moments from the past!!!

October 06, 2016 04:42 - 1 hour - 77.7 MB

This week's show is a very special one as we celebrate our 200th show with a look back at some of our favorites picked by Ken, Steve, Allan and Al. As usual, we'd love to hear from you at our email address [email protected], join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catch us each on Facebook and give us your thoughts. And we thank you for listening to us and being so loyal. Stream us on our very own YouTube page.)  

Things We Said Today #201 - Nigel Sinclair and Paul Crowder of the film 'The Beatles: Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years'

September 29, 2016 15:27 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

This week, Steve, Allan, Al and Ken welcome two very special guests to Things We Said Today -- Nigel Sinclair and Paul Crowder, producer and editor, respectively, of the Beatles' film "The Beatles: Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years." The two men tell some interesting and revealing stories about the making of the film that you'll absolutely love. Be sure and write to us at [email protected], join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page or tweet us at @thin...

Things We Said Today #200 -- "The Beatles: Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years"

September 22, 2016 04:42 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

This week, Ken, Al, Allan and Steve talk about "The Beatles: Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years" and also discuss "The Beatles at Shea Stadium" featurette shown only in theaters. Be sure and write to us at [email protected], join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page or tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catch us each on Facebook and give us your thoughts. Thanks for listening!! (We're also heard on Fab4radio, WCPR1 and Pure Pop Radio and you can stream us o...

Things We Said Today #199 -- Beatles Live at the Hollywood Bowl reissue reviewed!

September 07, 2016 06:08 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

The TWST crew goes inside the new Beatles "Live at the Hollywood Bowl" album previewing what you'll hear, how it's different from the '77 release, and gives the definitive word on just how good it is. Be sure and write to us at [email protected], join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page or tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catch us each on Facebook and give us your thoughts. Thanks for listening!! (We're also heard on Fab4radio, WCPR1 and Pure Pop Radio and...

Things We Said Today #198, Press To Play, Beatles Candlestick anniversary, more

August 31, 2016 22:08 - 1 hour - 78.9 MB

This week, the four TWST co-hosts go deep on a discussion of Paul McCartney's "Press to Play" with Dr. Kit O'Toole, author of the "Deep Beatles" column and the book "Songs We Were Singing." Also on the docket this week: the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' last concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco and a review of a live performance of the Claypool-Lennon Delirium by Ken Michaels. You can write to us at [email protected], join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans...

Things We Said Today #197 - The Fest, Hollywood Bowl CD thoughts and more

August 18, 2016 00:40 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

This week, Al Sussman talks about the just concluded Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans that featured appearances by Klaus Voormann and others. Allan Kozinn and Steve Marinucci preview the upcoming "Live at the Hollywood Bowl" CD, which they've heard. And the guys discuss the recent Paul McCartney interviews in Rolling Stone and the New York Times. As always, we want to hear from you. Write to us at [email protected], join our Facebook page or tweet us at @thingswesadfab or cat...

Things We Said Today #196 - The 50th anniversary of 'Revolver'

August 10, 2016 23:54 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

This week, Ken, Allan, Al and Steve talk about the Beatles "Revolver," its 50th anniversary and, of course, the music. As always, we want to hear from you. Write to us at [email protected], join our Facebook page or tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catch us each on Facebook. We want to hear from you! Thanks for listening!! (We're also heard on Fab4radio, WCPR1 and Pure Pop Radio.)

Things We Said Today #195 - Tom Frangione, Shea and Hollywood Bowl news

August 03, 2016 20:38 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

This week, we have a full house plus as Tom Frangione joins Allan, Al, Ken and Steve as we take apart the news that the Shea Stadium Beatles footage will be in theaters with the Ron Howard "Eight Days a Week" movie and also look further into the news of the Beatles Hollywood Bowl release. As always, we want to hear from you. Write to us at [email protected], join our Facebook page or tweet us at @thingswesadfab. Or catch us each on Facebook. We want to hear from you! Thanks...

Things We Said Today #194 - Kit O'Toole, Hollywood Bowl LP, more Beatles LOVE

July 27, 2016 04:53 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Kit O'Toole, author of "Songs We Were Singing," a in-depth study of Beatles songs, joins Steve, Ken and Al (Allan is away) to talk about how John and Yoko used advertising practices in selling peace. We also discuss the announcement of the new Beatles Hollywood Bowl album, and talk more on the Beatles LOVE 10th anniversary in Las Vegas. 

Things We Said Today #193 - LOVE 10th Anniversary in Las Vegas, Paul's Fenway Park concert

July 22, 2016 01:01 - 1 hour - 63 MB

On this week's show, Allan and Steve talk about the events at the 10th anniversary festivities for the Beatles' LOVE show at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas on July 14, and Ken talks about seeing Paul McCartney in Boston at Fenway Park on July 16. 

Things We Said Today #192 - Pure Pop Radio's Alan Haber

July 13, 2016 06:13 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

Alan Haber, the man behind the station Pure Pop Radio (one of the affiliates of Things We Said Today) talks about his unique station and the music it features. 

Things We Said Today #191 - Chuck Gunderson interview, passing of Scotty Moore

July 06, 2016 19:25 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

This week, Al, Ken, Allan and Steve are joined by author Chuck Gunderson ("Some Fun Tonight!"), who discusses the Beatles' American tour of 1966 and how things had changed from 1964 and 1965 for them. Also on the docket is the passing of Elvis Presley guitarist Scotty Moore and how Moore and Elvis Presley's work influenced the Beatles. Send us your thoughts on this show at [email protected]  We'd love to hear from you. And you can find the show on podbean, YouTube and iTune...

Things We Said Today #190 - Paul's aging voice; the Beatles' inner circle and more

June 29, 2016 22:26 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

This week, Al, Steve, Allan and Ken tackle several subjects including the debate on whether age has done too much damage to Paul McCartney's voice. And we remember the Beatles' inner circle. As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas. Write to us at [email protected], or visit our pages on Facebook. And remember that besides iTunes and podbean, you can stream our show on YouTube. 

Things We Said Today #189 - The Beatles' "Eight Days a Week," RIP Henry McCullough, Chips Moman, more

June 22, 2016 15:27 - 1 hour - 70.8 MB

This week, Allan, Ken, Al and Steve talk about the announcement and first trailer of the long-awaited Beatles/Ron Howard film "Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years," the recent passings of Wings guitarist Henry McCullough and record producer Chips Moman and anything else Beatles that crosses their minds. Be sure and download or listen to this show and send your comments to [email protected]. And join us every week for more Beatles talk. (Photo courtesy Apple Corps Ltd.)

Things We Said Today #188 - Monkeemania With Fred Velez

June 15, 2016 15:32 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

Steve, Allan, Al and Ken devote this week's show to the Monkees connection to the Beatles with special guest Fred Velez, author of the book "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You: The Monkees From a Fan's Perspective." The show talks about the history of the group, their musical evolution and the critically acclaimed new album, "Good Times!" Steve Marinucci is also author of a Monkees book, "Meet a Monkee: Davy Jones," about his two interviews with him. As always, we'd love to hear what you thi...

Things We Said Today #187 - Ringo back on tour, Muhammad Ali and the Beatles, more

June 08, 2016 15:33 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

This week, Al, Allan, Steve and Ken react to the news and discuss the opening of Ringo's summer All-Starr Band tour, the death of Muhammad Ali and his connection to the Beatles, and more. Be sure to send us your comments because we'd love to hear them at [email protected]

Things We Said Today #186 - Wings Over America anniversary, McCartney Mastertapes interview

June 01, 2016 14:17 - 1 hour - 76.8 MB

Ken, Steve, Al and Allan discuss the Wings Over America tour, which marked its 40th anniversary this year. Also on the docket for discussion in this episode: the Paul McCartney Mastertapes interview on the BBC and what Paul really said in it. As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts at [email protected]. And thanks for listening.

Things We Said Today #185 - McCartney, Dylan, Brian Wilson, Mark Lewisohn

May 26, 2016 14:45 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Allan, Ken, Al and Steve begin this week's episode by following up on last week's interview with Philip Norman and giving opinions about the book "McCartney: The Life," then give some thoughts about the Mark Lewisohn - Conan O'Brien interview, and the connections of Bob Dylan and Brian Wilson with the Beatles. As always, we'd love to hear from you at [email protected]

Things We Said Today #184 - Author Philip Norman

May 19, 2016 21:06 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

This week, Allan, Al, Ken and Steve talk to Philip Norman, author of the newly published "Paul McCartney: The Life," who talks about his new book and looks at McCartney's life and career. (And don' forget you can hear the show Thursdays and Fridays on WCPR1, Saturdays and Sundays on Fab4Radio and also on PowerPopRadio, plus YouTube and iTunes.)

Things We Said Today #183 - Gary Jacob of Abbey Road on the River

May 13, 2016 01:06 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

This week, Steve, Allan, Al and Ken welcome Gary Jacob, organizer and producer of the Abbey Road on the River Beatles festival making his first appearance on "Things We Said Today." Gary talks about the history of the event and gives some great behind-the-scenes insight into how it works. And with this week's show, we're adding a new affiliate WCPR. (Their website is http://www.wcpr1.com). On WCPR, you can hear the show for the first time at 9 p.m. ET Thursdays, then repeating 9 a.m. and 9 p....

Things We Said Today #182 - "Kisses on the Bottom," the death of Prince

April 30, 2016 13:00 - 1 hour - 144 MB

On this week's show, Al, Allan, Ken and Steve first discuss the news of the deaths of three famous musical talents, Prince, Lonnie Mack and Billy Paul, and their relationship to the Beatles. The guys also spar about whether their opinions have changed about Paul McCartney's "Kisses on the Bottom," released in 2012. As always, we we'd love to hear what you think. Send your comments and suggestions for future shows to [email protected]. We love hearing from you. And thanks ...

Things We Said Today #181 - McCartney Starts One On One Tour plus Wilburys, The Fest and more

April 23, 2016 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

This week, Allan, Al, Ken and Steve look at the beginning of Paul McCartney's One On One Tour with a report from Steve, who saw the first show in Fresno, California. Plus we talk about the new Traveling Wilburys streaming and other news items. We'd love to hear what you think. Send your comments and suggestions about future shows to [email protected]. We love hearing from you. And thanks for making us part of your week. (Image copyright MPL Communications Ltd.)

Things We Said Today #180 - "Pure McCartney"?

April 16, 2016 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

This week, Allan, Ken, Al and Steve discuss the forthcoming release of "Pure McCartney" and how stands against the rest of Paul McCartney's catalog. (Photo courtesy Hear Music.)

Things We Said Today #179 - Bruce Spizer on the Beatles albums for Capitol Records

April 09, 2016 06:02 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

Our guest this week is renowned Beatles author Bruce Spizer who talks about the Beatles' history on Capitol Records. Bruce has just published a digital version of "The Beatles Story on Capitol Records, Part 2: The Albums." It's available through his website www.beatle.net. Bruce will also be a guest at the upcoming NY Metro Fest for Beatles Fans. 

Things We Said Today #178 - Mark Lapidos of the Fest for Beatles Fans returns to TWST!

April 02, 2016 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

On this week's show, Al, Ken, Allan and Steve talk with Fest for Beatles Fans founder Mark Lapidos, who discusses the upcoming Fest April 15-17 at the Hilton Westchester in Rye Brook, New York, tells a few stories you may not have heard about past Fests and how John Lennon inspired him to do them. Tell us how much you like the show by emailing us at [email protected] or on our pages on Facebook. And thanks for listening!

Things We Said Today #177 -- Recent news; Surprise Question Game

March 26, 2016 16:26 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

There are two parts to this week's show. In the first, Steve, Allan, Ken and Al discuss recent news events, including Paul's reported attempt to get back some of his copyrights. In part 2, we play "Surprise Questions", as three of us spring a question about the Beatles the others don't know in advance. Tell us how much you like the show by emailing [email protected] or on our pages on Facebook. And thanks for listening!

Things We Said Today #176 - Billy J. Kramer

March 19, 2016 14:08 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

This week's special guest is Billy J. Kramer, who talks about his forthcoming autobiography, his relationship with the Beatles in the '60s, working with manager Brian Epstein, and much much more in a packed hourlong discussion with Ken, Allan, Al and Steve. Tell us how much you like the show by emailing [email protected]

Things We Said Today #175 - Jude Southerland Kessler, author of the John Lennon Series

March 12, 2016 14:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

This week, author Jude Southerland Kessler makes her very first appearance on "Things We Said Today. Steve, Ken, Allan and Al talk to Jude about her biography series on John Lennon and the upcoming Beatles symposium she is participating in. We'd love to hear your comments about this show or any of our shows. You can email us [email protected] or post them on our Facebook group page. And as always, our shows can also be found on iTunes and YouTube (search Things We Said T...

Things We Said Today #174 - Fantasy show, part 2 -- Who should Paul McCartney work with?

March 05, 2016 14:00 - 1 hour - 29.9 MB

  We pick up where we left off in Things We Said Today #173 (which you can listen to before you listen to this show) as Al, Allan, Ken and Steve exchange ideas on who they would like to see Paul McCartney, the only Beatle we didn't discuss on the previous show, work with. Got an idea of your own or a comment on our show? Send it to [email protected]. As always, you can always find this show on iTunes and YouTube. (On YouTube, search "Things We Said Today Beatles Radio"). ...

Things We Said Today #173 - Fantasy Show -- Who the Beatles should work with, part 1

February 27, 2016 14:53 - 1 hour - 28.8 MB

In the first of two shows, Al, Allan, Ken and Steve give their ideas on who they would like to see the Beatles work with. In this show, we discuss our choices for John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison. Got an idea of your own or a comment on our show? Send it to [email protected]. And you can always find this show on iTunes and YouTube. (On YouTube, search "Things We Said Today Beatles Radio") 

Things We Said Today #172 - What's in the future for the Beatles?

February 20, 2016 13:30 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

This week, Steve, Ken, Al and Allan examine what's in the future for the Beatles -- how the Beatles will be regarded in years to come and what possible things can we expect to be done with their music? Want to join in the discussion? Send your comments to [email protected]. And don't forget you can also hear this show anytime on Podbean and iTunes.   

Things We Said Today #171 - The best Beatles covers (and no Mrs. Miller!)

February 13, 2016 13:21 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

This week, Al, Ken, Allan and Steve give their picks for their favorite Beatles covers, both on individual songs and albums. If you know the guys (and we do!), you won't be surprised that some of the choices are eclectic and, well, very interesting. And we promise they aren't Mrs. Miller. Want to join in the discussion? Send your favorite Beatles covers to [email protected]. You can also hear this show on Podbean and iTunes.  

Things We Said Today #170 - Paul McCartney's "Choba B CCCP" vs "Run Devil Run"

February 06, 2016 13:26 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

This week, your "Things We Said Today" co-hosts Steve, Allan, Ken and Al compare Paul McCartney's two "back to the roots" albums: "Choba B CCCP (The Russian Album)" and "Run Devil Run." Which one is better? We'd love to hear your choice. Be sure to send your comments to [email protected]

Things We Said Today #169 - Our favorite Beatlesque songs and groups

January 30, 2016 12:45 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

This week, Ken, Steve, Allan and Al discuss Beatlesesque music and groups through the years like Badfinger. (By agreement, we didn't mention Badfinger because their inclusion was so obvious. But we mention a lot of others.) Got any you want to add? Email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear yours. 

Things We Said Today #168 - Black artists' influence on the Beatles

January 23, 2016 12:42 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

This week, Ken, Alan, Al and Steve discuss how Beatles music was influenced by black musicians like Fats Domino and Chuck Berry. We'd love to hear your comments. Please email them to [email protected] or you can post them on our YouTube page. And thanks for listening!

Things We Said Today #167 - Author Anthony Robustelli / David Bowie

January 16, 2016 13:57 - 59 minutes - 40.5 MB

On this week's "Things We Said Today," Steve, Ken, Allan and Al welcome their special guest, author Anthony Robustelli, who talks about his book, "I Want to Tell You: The Definitive Guide to the Music of the Beatles, Volume 1: 1962 - 1963." We also discuss the breaking news that day of the death of David Bowie and his connections to the Beatles. We'd love to hear your comments. Please email them to [email protected] or you can post them on our YouTube page. And thanks for l...

Things We Said Today #166 - "Gone Troppo," The Beatles and Elvis, Robert Stigwood

January 09, 2016 13:36 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

On this week's very full show, Alan, Ken, Al and Steve compare the careers of the Beatles and Elvis Presley, review George Harrison's album "Gone Troppo" and discuss the news of the death of Robert Stigwood and his connection with the Beatles. We'd love to hear your comments. Email [email protected]

Things We Said Today #165 - George Martin's 90th birthday, Beatles now on streaming services

January 02, 2016 13:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MB

This week, Allan, Steve, Ken and Al pay tribute to George Martin's 90th birthday on Jan. 3 and talk about his work with the Beatles, both with the group and solo. Also, a discussion of the Beatles music arriving at the streaming services such as Spotify and Amazon Prime and what it all means. We'd love to hear your comments on our show. Send them to [email protected].   

Guests

Mark Lewisohn
6 Episodes
Bruce Spizer
5 Episodes
Bob Dylan
2 Episodes
Cynthia Lennon
1 Episode
Geoff Emerick
1 Episode
Howard Stern
1 Episode
jimmy fallon
1 Episode
Joe Smith
1 Episode
New John
1 Episode
Philip Norman
1 Episode

Books

The White Album
3 Episodes