Something About the Beatles

In this episode, Robert and Richard explore mortality as experienced by the members of the Beatles: friends, family, acquaintances – the inner circle; and how it was reflected in their music. Songs include “Art of Dying,” “Deep Blue” and “Lonely Road.”

Find Richard’s books here.

Find Robert’s books here.

The post 77: Death and The Beatles appeared first on Something About The Beatles.

In this episode, Richard and Robert talk with the host of the Multitrack Meltdown podcast, author/musician Anthony Robustelli (I Want To Tell You: Volume 1 1962/1963; Steely Dan FAQ). His specialty is revealing what lies beneath the surface of the masters of Beatles and Beatles-related recordings. Here, you’ll get to hear the inner workings of John’s recordings with Elton John and David Bowie (“Whatever Gets you Through The Night” and “Fame” respectively); Paul with Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson (“What’s That You’re Doing” and “Say Say Say” respectively) and George with Tom Petty (“I Won’t Back Down”).

Check out Anthony’s work here:

http://www.thebeatlesiwanttotellyou.com/multi-track-meltdown

https://soundcloud.com/user-493432193/tracks

Songs include “Act Naturally.”

Find Robert’s books here.

Find Richard’s books here.

The post 76: Solo-Beatle Collaborations Deconstructed with Anthony Robustelli appeared first on Something About The Beatles.

Some day Robert and Richard will devote a show to their favorite covers of songs written BY the Beatles, but in this 90-minute episode, they run down some of their favorite songs written by other artists that they recorded or performed; where recordings exist. Songs include material that originated with Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Little Willie John, Larry Williams, Carl Perkins, The Miracles, Mikas Theodorakis…and The Donays!

Find Richard’s books here.

Find Robert’s books here.

The post 75: Favorite Covers BY The Beatles appeared first on Something About The Beatles.

Nowhere Man

(video produced by Richard Buskin)

In this episode, Richard and Robert chat with Chip Madinger, co-author of Lennonology: Strange Days Indeed – A Scrapbook of Madness. Chip is also the co-author (with Mark Easter) of the acclaimed Eight Arms To Hold You: The Solo Compendium. (2000).

Songs include “Nobody Told Me” and “Aisumasen (I’m Sorry).”

Find Robert’s books here.

Find Richard’s books here.

Find Chip Madinger’s and Scott Raile’s Lennonology sites here:

http://www.lennonology.com/main.htm

http://www.lennonology.com/Preorder_2015_Live.htm

http://www.lennonology.com/Master%20Quotes%20List%201966-1980%20v1.1.pdf

Photo forum here (no, you don’t need to have bought the book to access; just register):

http://forum.lennonology.com/

The post 74: Lennonology with Chip Madinger: The Interview appeared first on Something About The Beatles.

In this episode, Robert and Richard discuss the reissue of the classic 1977 album of the 1964 and 1965 Hollywood Bowl concerts, concurrent with the Ron Howard Eight Days A Week documentary.

Songs include “If I Fell,” “I Feel Fine,” “I Wanna Be Your Man” and “I’m Down.”

Find Richard’s books here.

Find Robert’s books here.

The post 73: The Beatles At The Hollywood Bowl appeared first on Something About The Beatles.

In this expanded edition, Richard and Robert examine the new film on The Beatles’ performing years, in theaters and on Hulu; as well as the restored Shea Stadium concert film. Joining us are two guests who contributed to the project: renowned archivist Erik Taros and author (”Some Fun Tonight”) Chuck Gunderson, explaining the process from the inside. Their insights offer a glimpse into the project’s evolution and how we got to where we ended up.

Songs include “Act Naturally” and “Long Tall Sally.”

Find Robert’s books here.

Find Richard’s books here.

The post 72: Ron Howard’s Beatles – Eight Days A Week appeared first on Something About The Beatles.

In this uncommon convergence, Robert and Richard join forces with our friends from the Fab4Free4All podcast: Mitch Axelrod, Rob Leonard and Tony Traguardo.

In this expanded episode, Richard and Robert discuss the parallels between the concurrent releases, George’s All Things Must Pass and John’s Plastic Ono Band. Songs include “Beware of Darkness,” “Let It Down,” “Love” and “Mother.”

Find Robert’s books here.

Find Richard’s books here.

The post 70: Late 1970 appeared first on Something About The Beatles.

Oh! Darling - isolated vocals

(video produced by Richard Buskin)