Something About the Beatles

Something About the Beatles

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  • 257: Questions From Listeners
    I asked for your questions last summer and you responded, so here you go! Aided by Gary Wenstrup (SATB regular of Olympiad series fame), we tackle the following subjects:
    1 hr 38 min
  • 256: The Making of Ringo (and Goodnight Vienna) with Bill Schnee
    Fifty years on, Ringo’s third solo album (or first, as he counted it in 1977) remains a stunning achievement, not just for the near-Beatles reunion but also on its own musical merits. With Richard Perry in the producer’s chair, an array of talent was rallied in support of the beloved ex-Beatle, resulting in something greater … 256: The Making of Ringo (and Goodnight Vienna) with Bill Schnee Read More »
    1 hr 43 min
  • 255: Peter Jackson’s Get Back with Doug Sulpy and Dan Rivkin
    No one on the planet knows more about the contents of The Beatles’ Nagra reels than Beatle scholars Doug Sulpy (Drugs, Divorce and A Slipping Image) and Dan Rivkin (They May Be Parted blog). We convened to review the Get Back film and discuss how well it depicted the events revealed by the extant audio. … 255: Peter Jackson’s Get Back with Doug Sulpy and Dan Rivkin Read More »
    2 hr 4 min
  • 255: Peter Jackson's Get Back with Doug Sulpy and Dan Rivkin
    No one on the planet knows more about the contents of The Beatles' Nagra reels than Beatle scholars Doug Sulpy (Drugs, Divorce and A Slipping Image) and Dan Rivkin (They May Be Parted blog). We convened to review the Get Back film and discuss how well it depicted the events revealed by the extant audio.    Doug's works can be found at www.dougsulpy.com   Dan's blog is here: https://theymaybeparted.com/ 
    2 hr 4 min
  • 254: McCartney, Harrison – It’s Complicated
    Returning guest Glenn Greenberg (216 Dear Friend; 223 The Beatles 1971 – 1973; 235 Paul McCartney and Brian Wilson at 80) is back for another discussion, this one examining the complex relations between George and Paul – the longest running friendship in the band. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/satb for 10% off your … 254: McCartney, Harrison – It’s Complicated Read More »
    1 hr 50 min
  • 254: McCartney, Harrison - It's Complicated
    Returning guest Glenn Greenberg (216 Dear Friend; 223 The Beatles 1971 - 1973; 235 Paul McCartney and Brian Wilson at 80) is back for another discussion, this one examining the complex relations between George and Paul - the longest running friendship in the band.    This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/satb for 10% off your first month of treatment.  
    1 hr 50 min
  • 252: The Inner Light

    Author Susan Shumsky first appeared on SATB in 2019, upon the publication of her memoir, The Maharishi and Me, which detailed her twenty years living at his ashram (including six years working directly for his organization). We discussed her knowledge of The Beatles' Rishikesh sabbatical then, but with her new book, The Inner Light, she goes deep with an exploration of how their interactions with Indian culture and the TM movement impacted their lives and their art. In the course of over 500 pages, she gives chapter and verse on the manifestations of these interactions, sometimes hiding in plain sight, that appeared in their music. 

    1 hr 32 min
  • 251 Revolver: Art and Music
    Musicologist Walter Everett joins professional musicians Cameron Greider and Jack Petruzzelli in a return visit to discuss the latest Beatles reissue set. Revolver is analyzed through the prism of its poetry as well as its musical maturity and what the new set reveals in terms of The Beatles' major artistic advance.     Check out the upcoming Revolver class here: http://www.rpm-school.com    This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit http://www.betterhelp.com/satb for 10% off of your first month of treatment. 
    1 hr 32 min
  • 250: Something About The Beatles' Christmas Messages

    Between 1963 and 1969, The Beatles issued ephemeral holiday greetings to members of their fan club on flexidiscs. These were collected onto an LP in 1970, but for the most part, escaped a proper issue for the masses (excepting the 2017 limited edition set). 

    In this holiday edition of SATB, Gary Wenstrup (Beatles Olympiad shows) and I take a deep dive into the history of these recordings, providing context and analysis. In their way, the seven messages serve as a microcosm of the group's career, reflecting the state of the band each year. 

    You can hear the entire collection here: https://tinyurl.com/23v8vuwe  

    "Beatles Christmas Supermash" by Tom Teeley. 

    This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/satb for10% off your first month of treatment.  

    2 hr 11 min

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  1. Number 1: 319: Beatles Olympiad Abbey Road
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  2. Number 2: 317-1: SATB SPECIAL: Badfinger/Iveys Reissue Series with Mark Strothmann
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