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Tim welcomes author, archivist, and filmmaker Jon Savage to discuss Lennon's folk-tinged You've Got to Hide Your Love Away. They explore the song’s context in 1965, its raw and vulnerable feel, and the hints of Dylan’s influence. Jon also shares his early memories of the Beatles and gives a clear picture of the music scene in the mid‑60s—a time of great change, as pop and rock evolved into something bolder and more experimental.

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Tim welcomes multi-award-winning documentary director and filmmaker Chris Purcell to talk about the band's 1965 single, Ticket to Ride. They chat about Chris’s Liverpool roots, his early memories of the Beatles, and how he once ended up playing drums on stage with Tony Sheridan. They explore the heavy sound of Ticket to Ride, the use of the 12-string Rickenbacker, and how the track paved the way for new studio techniques. They also celebrate John’s powerful vocal, Paul’s guitar flourishes, and Ringo’s unique drumming.

• Right Angle Films: https://www.rightanglefilms.co.uk
• Liverpool West’s library: https://liverpoolwestproductions.com/library
• Why Don’t We Do It in the Road?: http://vimeo.com/46488387
• Reflected Glory: https://vimeo.com/29437388
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Tim welcomes podcaster and musician Max Comeau for a heartfelt exploration of Real Love. They examine the song's evolution, from John Lennon's initial demos, to the version completed by Paul, George and Ringo in 1996. They unpack its lyrical simplicity and musical intricacies, from those beautiful descending chords to its layered instrumentation.

• Max on YouTube: Max Comeau (Singer-Songwriter) - YouTube
• Max on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kP9MgCjaJAIFH96wi6tvc?si=NCRlR33hR2KJOp0P7L2GQQ
• Max's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Nj7QKHf3ExCkzAMpd0IVP?si=3884112f8a4f4295
• Max's McCartney covers album on Bandcamp: Play McCartney | Malik Rashaun & Max Comeau | Max Comeau

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Tim is joined by Beatles podcaster and broadcaster Steven Cockcroft to explore George Harrison's B-side gem Old Brown Shoe. They examine the song's intricate composition, its clever wordplay, and the distinctive musical elements that make it stand out among Harrison's contributions to the Beatles' catalogue.

• Nothing is Real podcast: https://www.nothingisrealpod.com/
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Tim is joined by music journalist and author Eoghan Lyng as they delve into George Harrison's gorgeous Long, Long, Long. They discuss the song's creation, its spiritual themes, and the musical and lyrical elements that make it unique in the Beatles' lore.

• George Harrison in the 1970s, by Eoghan Lyng: https://www.sonicbondpublishing.co.uk/decades/george-harrison-in-the-1970s
• John & Yoko Special, with contributions from Eoghan Lyng: https://shop.recordcollectormag.com/product/rc-special-john-and-yoko
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YouTuber and multi-instrumentalist Nancy Howie shares her love for You Never Give Me Your Money from the Abbey Road album. She talks about its multiple layers of meaning and effortless shifts between powerful emotions, and notes how it calls back to earlier Beatles music.

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• The 100 greatest moments in the Beatle's discography: https://youtu.be/56SFI3UPJPQ
• Vinyl Friday: The Revolver Odyssey: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxvWXlhtRxVMU3KTG41tOfI8o2YgTHh_Y
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Vikki 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-101
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Tim 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!

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Xan 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.

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Chris 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. 

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