Something About the Beatles

Robert and Richard discuss the material the Beatles crafted

In this extra-long episode, Richard and Robert discuss the material the Beatles crafted for others and didn’t record themselves. Also: an interview with singer and NEMS artist Billy J. Kramer, the recipient of quite a few Lennon-McCartney exclusives.

Songs heard in this episode include: “Bad To Me,” “It’s For You,” “Woman,” “Catcall,” “Sour Milk Sea,” “Come and Get It,” “Goodbye” and “From A Window.”

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Robert and Richard delve into a career-spanning array of Beatle isolated vocals

Robert and Richard delve into a career-spanning array of Beatle isolated vocals, illustrating the distinct and unique sound they possessed up until the very end. Also: a chat with New York Times journalist Allan Kozinn, author of the newly published e-book, Got That Something: How The Beatles’ “I Want To Hold Your Hand” Changed Everything.

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In this show, Richard and Robert discuss The Beatles as performers

In this show, Richard and Robert discuss The Beatles as performers: from the Star-Club to the Savile Row rooftop. Loads of rare live stuff to hear, including songs from each year they toured – and an alternate take from the rooftop show.

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In this episode, Robert and Richard discuss some of the Beatle novelty

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Mono vs. Stereo/I Want To Hold Your Kozinn

In this show, Robert and Richard discuss some of the mono/stereo variations heard throughout the Beatles recordings, as well as the US vs. UK releases."I Want To Hold Your Hand," issued fifty years ago, is discussed with New York Times writer Allan Kozinn, author of the newly published Got That Something!: How the Beatles' "I Want To Hold Your Hand" Changed Everything.

Mono vs. Stereo/I Want To Hold Your Kozinn

In this show, Richard and Robert discuss the group's second album..