Something About the Beatles

In this extended episode, Richard and Robert examine the singing of John Lennon, commemorating the thirty-five years since his passing with a look at his unique vocal artistry, as a Beatle and solo.

Songs include: “Twist and Shout” and “Happiness is a Warm Gun.”

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Fifty years ago this week, Rubber Soul was released in the UK and US. But the differences between the two editions were striking, and are worth a discussion. Robert and Richard examine the differences, as well as the context of the times and what might have been.

Songs include: “I’m Looking Through You” and “The Word.”

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In this special holiday week edition of Something About The Beatles, Richard and Robert offer up their takes on The Beatles’ “turkeys” – missteps, bad ideas or otherwise lesser efforts. (Here’s a clue: it’s their shortest episode yet!)

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MeTV FM is a fabulous new radio station, playing loads of forgotten hits from back in the day. They’re also very Beatle-centric – that makes them the perfect radio home for Something About The Beatles. We have been advertising on them, but what would be fantastic is if we could get all of you to show your interest in such a venture.

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In this episode, Robert and Richard analyze the new CD/DVD package: the good – the bad – the phoned in. They are joined by their friend and yours, Mark Lewisohn, as well as video archivist Erik Taros, who worked on the new promos set. (He also contributes to the upcoming Ron Howard live documentary project.)

Songs include: “Real Love” and “Eight Days A Week.”

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In this episode, Richard and Robert explore the origins of The Beatles, through an examination of the Skiffle phenomenon in post-war Britain; the Quarry Men and the core of John, Paul and George coming together.

Songs include: “Mama Don’t Allow,” “In Spite of All the Danger,” and “I’ll Follow The Sun.”

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In this special expanded edition, Robert and Richard discuss their choices of eight Beatle tunes, plus 1 book and one film/documentary, all Beatle related, in the spirit of the long-running BBC radio series.

Songs include: “Boys,””Tomorrow Never Knows” and “Beyond the Valley of a Day in the Life.”

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Richard and Robert discuss the events leading up to Paul’s April 1970 bombshell, reported as the Beatles’ breaking up.

Songs include “Instant Karma” and “Early 1970.”

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This is a new phase SATB podcast…essential to the content of the Beatles at the Ridge festival, SOMETHING ABOUT THE BEATLES was performed live before an audience; in comes the warmth and the freshness of a live performance, as reproduced by Thomas Repetny.

Thanks to Dr. Michael Bowman/Melany Bowman/Jude Kessler/Rande Kessler/Danny West/Mayor Charles Snapp/Carrie Snapp.

Art by Rick Wey.

Songs include: “Leave My Kitten Alone,” “Soldier of Love,” “Don’t Pass Me By,” and the sounds of Chuck Berry, Little Willie John, Booker T and the MGs, and so forth.

In this episode, Robert (he of the hot mic) and Richard (he of the dead mic but the live turntable) discuss the rich heritage of artists of Southern origin that influenced The Beatles’ by song and example.

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Richard and Robert welcome special guest Chuck Gunderson (interviewed at The Fest For Beatles Fans), author of the spectacular double volume Some Fun Tonight, chronicling The Beatles’ three North American Tours, 1964 – 1966.

Songs include “If I Fell” and “Things We Said Today.”

Check out Chuck’s site and Facebook page.

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Robert’s books and Richard’s books.

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In this special episode – taped before a (presumably) live audience at the 2015 Fest for Beatles Fans in Rosemont, Illinois – Robert and Richard discuss their picks for solo Lennon and McCartney compilations.

Songs heard include: “This One,” “Beautiful Night,” “Imagine” and “I Know (I Know).”

Richard’s Paul compilation picks:
Robert’s John compilation picks – the hits:
And the deep tracks:
Robert’s two volumes on the solo years are available in print and Kindle editions here and here.

Check out Richard’s Lennon bio here.

Richard’s newest book, Beatles 101, is available in print and Kindle here.

Coming soon: the 2016 Something About The Beatles double-art calendar….

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