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In this episode, Robert and Richard delve into the nearly lifelong relationship between the two “economy class” (George’s words) Beatles; from Hamburg to stardom to the solo years to the end of George’s life. Songs include “It Don’t Come Easy,” “Down and Out” and “Never Without You.”
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Great episode! With regards to Pete Best’s firing, I suspect that Lennon wasn’t happy with Best’s playing either, but left it to George and Paul (and eventually Brian) deal with it.
I’d only to look up at my Something About the Beatles calendar to know Paul met Jane Asher 18 April 1963. ?
I have to disagree with George’s point of view of himself and Ringo being, as he put it, “economy-class Beatles”. All right, maybe their abilities as songwriters were not looked at as being in the same league as John and Paul, but within the group, it was a band-four equal parts. There were no leaders, no “star(s)”.
Oh, I’m very disappointed that the episode didn’t end with George’s ’64 Christmas quote that you guys quote all the time, “Thank you, Ringo. We’ll phone you.” Seemed the obvious ending! Otherwise, fantastic as always, gents. Keep it up!
Loved the show. Re Ringo’s 1964 press conference quips; one of the eye opening bits from Michael Braun’s “Love Me Do” book was the account of Paul and John feeding lines to Ringo and rehearsing these “ad libs”. They came across as cynical sniggering schoolboys, correctly guessing the kinds of questions they would be asked and using Ringo as a bit of a puppet.
I’m curious about your take on George. Was he the crabby, complaining, sullen guy or was he the near saint, the man with the great gift for friendship who was intensely beloved by those who knew him (as portrayed in Living in the Material World and by people such as Tom Petty and Bob Dylan)? Maybe just a complex person with different facets to his personality?
I love the inclusion of It don’t come easy with George singing and the more prominent Here Krishna. This is the 1st time I’ve heard it. It’s an instant classic.
Ian Tyson, Richard has never heard of him. Too bad.
Lasting friendships under these conditions are rare. Loved your post guys.