Our final anniversary review of 2013 is of Paul McCartney's 1993 album Off The Ground.  We cover the personnel, tracks (including bonus tracks), and all the history behind this album, somewhat forgotten today in the McCartney catalog.  You'll hear a few hidden gems, and a whole lot of weird lyrics in these songs.

Our final anniversary review of 2013 is of Paul McCartney's 1993 album Off The Ground.  We cover the personnel, tracks (including bonus tracks), and all the history behind this album, somewhat forgotten today in the McCartney catalog.  You'll hear a few hidden gems, and a whole lot of weird lyrics in these songs.

Christmas time is here again!  Enjoy our annual Beatles gift guide episode filled with books, DVDs, recordings, and other unique items to satisfy your favorite fan of the Fab Four.  Hear about books by Mark Lewisohn and Kevin Howlett, a book of Beatles-inspired drinks, new albums by Yoko and James McCartney, and a cool new John Lennon app.  Thanks as always for listening and happy buying!

We're back with a review/analysis of the Beatles' 1963 album With The Beatles, released 50 years ago this month.  Learn the background behind this album's release and the assassination of John F. Kennedy, hear the story behind a song on the album written for the Rolling Stones, and enjoy clips of all the tunes on the album.  Coming next -- your 2013 Beatles Holiday Gift Guide!Follow us on Twitter: @ivegotabeatlesFacebook: ivegotabeatlespodcastCheck out the upcoming International Beatles Conference where Dave will be presenting a paper:http://www.altoona.psu.edu/beatles/

We're back with a review/analysis of the Beatles' 1963 album With The Beatles, released 50 years ago this month.  Learn the background behind this album's release and the assassination of John F. Kennedy, hear the story behind a song on the album written for the Rolling Stones, and enjoy clips of all the tunes on the album.  
Coming next -- your 2013 Beatles Holiday Gift Guide!
Follow us on Twitter: @ivegotabeatlesFacebook: ivegotabeatlespodcast
Check out the upcoming International Beatles Conference where Dave will be presenting a paper:
http://www.altoona.psu.edu/beatles/

Here it is -- our in-depth review of Paul's new album called New.  We go track-by-track through the album, and bring in some commentary from reviewers online as well as our Facebook fans.  Be sure to get the album and share your opinion on our Facebook page!

Here it is -- our in-depth review of Paul's new album called New.  We go track-by-track through the album, and bring in some commentary from reviewers online as well as our Facebook fans.  Be sure to get the album and share your opinion on our Facebook page! 

In Episode 30, we discuss the many connections through the years between Bob Dylan and members of the Beatles.  You'll hear lots of audio clips of Dylan songs featuring George and Ringo, as well as a very recent tribute song by Bob about John Lennon.  Listen to how two rock music giants intersected and influenced each other starting at their first meeting in August 1964.  (Next episode will be a review of Paul McCartney's new album!)

Listen as we dissect the Beatles' second movie, "Help!" from 1965, recently issued on Blu-ray.  Hear about all the pratfalls, hijinks, Ringo's ring, Indian music, trips to the Bahamas and Austria, and much more.  We also play short clips of all the songs used in the movie and place the film in its context within the Beatles' story.  If you haven't seen the movie or it's been a while, you might want to watch it before listening.Coming next month -- a review of Paul's new album, "New!" (out in the US on October 15).

Listen as we dissect the Beatles' second movie, "Help!" from 1965, recently issued on Blu-ray.  Hear about all the pratfalls, hijinks, Ringo's ring, Indian music, trips to the Bahamas and Austria, and much more.  We also play short clips of all the songs used in the movie and place the film in its context within the Beatles' story.  If you haven't seen the movie or it's been a while, you might want to watch it before listening.
Coming next month -- a review of Paul's new album, "New!" (out in the US on October 15).