In this Beatles lecture series, we look at the music and lyrics of Day Tripper. Lennon uses ambiguous language to give overlapping meanings. Musically, the song begins with familiar blues gestures before taking a series of harmonic detours on its way home. The instrumental middle section builds tension by layering a repeating riff, rising guitar and vocal lines, and a sustained bass note over a prolonged dominant chord. Throughout, we trace how a few recurring gestures connect the riff, melody, refrain, and outro, giving the song a strong internal unity even as its harmony moves in unexpected directions. Website: <a href="https://www.notebynoteseries.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.notebynoteseries.com</a>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

In this Beatles lecture series, we look at the music and lyrics of Day Tripper. Lennon uses ambiguous language to give overlapping meanings. Musically, the song begins with familiar blues gestures before taking a series of harmonic detours on its way home. The instrumental middle section builds tension by layering a repeating riff, rising guitar and vocal lines, and a sustained bass note over a prolonged dominant chord. Throughout, we trace how a few recurring gestures connect the riff, melody, refrain, and outro, giving the song a strong internal unity even as its harmony moves in unexpected directions. Website: https://www.notebynoteseries.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Beatles lecture series, we look at the music and lyrics of Day Tripper. Lennon uses ambiguous language to give overlapping meanings. Musically, the song begins with familiar blues gestures before taking a series of harmonic detours on its way home. The instrumental middle section builds tension by layering a repeating riff, rising guitar and vocal lines, and a sustained bass note over a prolonged dominant chord. Throughout, we trace how a few recurring gestures connect the riff, melody, refrain, and outro, giving the song a strong internal unity even as its harmony moves in unexpected directions. Website: <a href="https://www.notebynoteseries.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.notebynoteseries.com</a>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Day Tripper - Lecture Series 103 (bonus)

On this episode of our Beatles podcast, music historian Scott DeVeaux joins Kenyon and Peter to explore the song We Can Work It Out. The song originated from a fight between Paul and Jane Asher, but wasn't considered complete until John came in with a darker middle 8 to complete the composition. We are just getting into Rubber Soul season, and if the first few songs are any indication, it's going to be a great ride. We cover: -Paul McCartney's relationship with Jane Asher, Margaret Asher, and the importance of the Asher family-The mysterious "Lucy from Littletown" demo and Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle-John Lennon's middle eight and competing interpretations of the song's lyrics-George Harrison's suggested shift into 3/4 time and the Beatles' evolving use of unusual meters-The October 1965 recording sessions-The harmonium and the its place in the emerging Rubber Soul sound-The three promotional films filmed at Twickenham Studios-The double-A-side release with Day Tripper Website: <a href="https://www.notebynoteseries.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.notebynoteseries.com</a>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On this episode of our Beatles podcast, music historian Scott DeVeaux joins Kenyon and Peter to explore the song We Can Work It Out. The song originated from a fight between Paul and Jane Asher, but wasn't considered complete until John came in with a darker middle 8 to complete the composition. We are just getting into Rubber Soul season, and if the first few songs are any indication, it's going to be a great ride. We cover: -Paul McCartney's relationship with Jane Asher, Margaret Asher, and the importance of the Asher family -The mysterious "Lucy from Littletown" demo and Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle -John Lennon's middle eight and competing interpretations of the song's lyrics -George Harrison's suggested shift into 3/4 time and the Beatles' evolving use of unusual meters -The October 1965 recording sessions -The harmonium and the its place in the emerging Rubber Soul sound -The three promotional films filmed at Twickenham Studios -The double-A-side release with Day Tripper Website: https://www.notebynoteseries.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of our Beatles podcast, music historian Scott DeVeaux joins Kenyon and Peter to explore the song We Can Work It Out. The song originated from a fight between Paul and Jane Asher, but wasn't considered complete until John came in with a darker middle 8 to complete the composition. We are just getting into Rubber Soul season, and if the first few songs are any indication, it's going to be a great ride. We cover: -Paul McCartney's relationship with Jane Asher, Margaret Asher, and the importance of the Asher family-The mysterious "Lucy from Littletown" demo and Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle-John Lennon's middle eight and competing interpretations of the song's lyrics-George Harrison's suggested shift into 3/4 time and the Beatles' evolving use of unusual meters-The October 1965 recording sessions-The harmonium and the its place in the emerging Rubber Soul sound-The three promotional films filmed at Twickenham Studios-The double-A-side release with Day Tripper Website: <a href="https://www.notebynoteseries.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.notebynoteseries.com</a>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

We Can Work It Out - Episode 104 with Scott DeVeaux

On this episode of our Beatles podcast, we kick off Rubber Soul season with Day Tripper and special guest Aristotle of Aristotle Digs Music. We explore the song’s origins, the interplay between the Beatles’ instruments, and the humor hiding in its lyrics. The storytime digs into the lore of the first time John, Cynthia, George, and Pattie took LSD. We cover:- The “Day Tripper” work tape and disputed riff origins- Bobby Parker's Watch Your Step and I Feel Fine- Paul’s Rickenbacker 4001S and the guitar riff- Ringo’s Stax-inspired drums and Al Jackson influence- Sex, drugs, and weekend hippies- The October 16, 1965 recording session- “Day Tripper” at the Beatles’ final Candlestick Park concert- The first LSD trip of John Lennon, Cynthia Lennon, George Harrison, and Pattie Boyd Check out Aristotle:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/aristotledreher" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/aristotledreher</a> Website: <a href="https://www.notebynoteseries.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.notebynoteseries.com</a>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On this episode of our Beatles podcast, we kick off Rubber Soul season with Day Tripper and special guest Aristotle of Aristotle Digs Music. We explore the song’s origins, the interplay between the Beatles’ instruments, and the humor hiding in its lyrics. The storytime digs into the lore of the first time John, Cynthia, George, and Pattie took LSD. We cover: - The “Day Tripper” work tape and disputed riff origins - Bobby Parker's Watch Your Step and I Feel Fine - Paul’s Rickenbacker 4001S and the guitar riff - Ringo’s Stax-inspired drums and Al Jackson influence - Sex, drugs, and weekend hippies - The October 16, 1965 recording session - “Day Tripper” at the Beatles’ final Candlestick Park concert - The first LSD trip of John Lennon, Cynthia Lennon, George Harrison, and Pattie Boyd Check out Aristotle: https://www.instagram.com/aristotledreher Website: https://www.notebynoteseries.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of our Beatles podcast, we kick off Rubber Soul season with Day Tripper and special guest Aristotle of Aristotle Digs Music. We explore the song’s origins, the interplay between the Beatles’ instruments, and the humor hiding in its lyrics. The storytime digs into the lore of the first time John, Cynthia, George, and Pattie took LSD. We cover:- The “Day Tripper” work tape and disputed riff origins- Bobby Parker's Watch Your Step and I Feel Fine- Paul’s Rickenbacker 4001S and the guitar riff- Ringo’s Stax-inspired drums and Al Jackson influence- Sex, drugs, and weekend hippies- The October 16, 1965 recording session- “Day Tripper” at the Beatles’ final Candlestick Park concert- The first LSD trip of John Lennon, Cynthia Lennon, George Harrison, and Pattie Boyd Check out Aristotle:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/aristotledreher" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/aristotledreher</a> Website: <a href="https://www.notebynoteseries.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.notebynoteseries.com</a>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Day Tripper - Episode 103 with Aristotle Dreher

Dizzy Miss Lizzy closes Help! by going back to the Beatles’ roots. It was an old stage favorite, a Larry Williams rocker they had known for years, and the last cover they would ever record. For this episode of our Beatles podcast, it also gives us our first official "Beatles last" as we work our way through the catalog. We talk about why the recording feels so relentless, and how the song comes across differently when they play it live. And this episode storytime is John Lennon’s second book, A Spaniard in the Works. We cover: -Larry Williams' version and René Hall’s original guitar riff-King Size Taylor and the Dominoes and the Beatles’ early stage repertoire-Capitol’s request for more material and the May 10, 1965 “Larry Williams session”-George Harrison’s doubled, repeating guitar line and our "axe to grind" theory-The Beatles’ 1965 Atlanta performance-The Beatles’ final BBC session, The Beatles Invite You to Take a Ticket to Ride-The two-night Hollywood Bowl composite and John Lennon’s later Toronto performance with Eric Clapton-Would another song have been a better closer for Help!-John Lennon’s second book, A Spaniard in the Works Website: <a href="https://www.notebynoteseries.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.notebynoteseries.com</a>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Dizzy Miss Lizzy closes Help! by going back to the Beatles’ roots. It was an old stage favorite, a Larry Williams rocker they had known for years, and the last cover they would ever record. For this episode of our Beatles podcast, it also gives us our first official "Beatles last" as we work our way through the catalog. We talk about why the recording feels so relentless, and how the song comes across differently when they play it live. And this episode storytime is John Lennon’s second book, A Spaniard in the Works. We cover: -Larry Williams' version and René Hall’s original guitar riff -King Size Taylor and the Dominoes and the Beatles’ early stage repertoire -Capitol’s request for more material and the May 10, 1965 “Larry Williams session” -George Harrison’s doubled, repeating guitar line and our "axe to grind" theory -The Beatles’ 1965 Atlanta performance -The Beatles’ final BBC session, The Beatles Invite You to Take a Ticket to Ride -The two-night Hollywood Bowl composite and John Lennon’s later Toronto performance with Eric Clapton -Would another song have been a better closer for Help! -John Lennon’s second book, A Spaniard in the Works Website: https://www.notebynoteseries.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dizzy Miss Lizzy closes Help! by going back to the Beatles’ roots. It was an old stage favorite, a Larry Williams rocker they had known for years, and the last cover they would ever record. For this episode of our Beatles podcast, it also gives us our first official "Beatles last" as we work our way through the catalog. We talk about why the recording feels so relentless, and how the song comes across differently when they play it live. And this episode storytime is John Lennon’s second book, A Spaniard in the Works. We cover: -Larry Williams' version and René Hall’s original guitar riff-King Size Taylor and the Dominoes and the Beatles’ early stage repertoire-Capitol’s request for more material and the May 10, 1965 “Larry Williams session”-George Harrison’s doubled, repeating guitar line and our "axe to grind" theory-The Beatles’ 1965 Atlanta performance-The Beatles’ final BBC session, The Beatles Invite You to Take a Ticket to Ride-The two-night Hollywood Bowl composite and John Lennon’s later Toronto performance with Eric Clapton-Would another song have been a better closer for Help!-John Lennon’s second book, A Spaniard in the Works Website: <a href="https://www.notebynoteseries.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.notebynoteseries.com</a>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Dizzy Miss Lizzy - Episode 102

In this Beatles lecture series, we are looking at Yesterday, a song built around the longing to return to a past that can’t be recovered. We examine how the lyrics move from a changed world, to a changed self, to a broken relationship, and how the music supports this emotional weight. We also explore the melody, harmony, form, and George Martin’s string arrangement and how they work together to create the song’s sense of nostalgia and loss. A new lecture series feature, we explore George Martin's handwritten score note by note to discover the subtle details that give Yesterday its character. Website: <a href="https://www.notebynoteseries.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.notebynoteseries.com</a>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

In this Beatles lecture series, we are looking at Yesterday, a song built around the longing to return to a past that can’t be recovered. We examine how the lyrics move from a changed world, to a changed self, to a broken relationship, and how the music supports this emotional weight. We also explore the melody, harmony, form, and George Martin’s string arrangement and how they work together to create the song’s sense of nostalgia and loss. A new lecture series feature, we explore George Martin's handwritten score note by note to discover the subtle details that give Yesterday its character. Website: https://www.notebynoteseries.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Beatles lecture series, we are looking at Yesterday, a song built around the longing to return to a past that can’t be recovered. We examine how the lyrics move from a changed world, to a changed self, to a broken relationship, and how the music supports this emotional weight. We also explore the melody, harmony, form, and George Martin’s string arrangement and how they work together to create the song’s sense of nostalgia and loss. A new lecture series feature, we explore George Martin's handwritten score note by note to discover the subtle details that give Yesterday its character. Website: <a href="https://www.notebynoteseries.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.notebynoteseries.com</a>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Yesterday - Lecture Series 101 (bonus)

In this lecture series, Kenyon breaks down the lyrics and music of the very first release of the Beatles. Despite such a simple presentation, Kenyon reveals that The Beatles were always pushing the envelope and innovating. If you ever wanted to know more about how a Beatles song works, the lecture series is more than illuminating. Website: <a href="https://www.notebynoteseries.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.notebynoteseries.com</a>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

In this lecture series, Kenyon breaks down the lyrics and music of the very first release of the Beatles. Despite such a simple presentation, Kenyon reveals that The Beatles were always pushing the envelope and innovating. If you ever wanted to know more about how a Beatles song works, the lecture series is more than illuminating. Website: https://www.notebynoteseries.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this lecture series, Kenyon breaks down the lyrics and music of the very first release of the Beatles. Despite such a simple presentation, Kenyon reveals that The Beatles were always pushing the envelope and innovating. If you ever wanted to know more about how a Beatles song works, the lecture series is more than illuminating. Website: <a href="https://www.notebynoteseries.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.notebynoteseries.com</a>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Love Me Do - Lecture Series 1 (bonus)

A Beatles podcast that goes song-by-song through every Beatles release in chronological order. We focus on the music itself, breaking down what you’re hearing and why it works. Website: <a href="https://www.notebynoteseries.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.notebynoteseries.com</a>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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A Beatles podcast that goes song-by-song through every Beatles release in chronological order. We focus on the music itself, breaking down what you’re hearing and why it works. Website: https://www.notebynoteseries.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Beatles podcast that goes song-by-song through every Beatles release in chronological order. We focus on the music itself, breaking down what you’re hearing and why it works. Website: <a href="https://www.notebynoteseries.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.notebynoteseries.com</a>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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