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Given Beatles author and historian Erin Weber’s recently announced sabbatical from Beatling these days, I wanted to share with SATB listeners the Q&A we held last year for Fab4ConJam, where she fielded questions on the Beatles’ literary canon.
Authors covered included:
Lewisohn (of course)
Michael Braun
Peter McCabe
Barry Miles
Mark Hertsgaard
And much more…Also revealed: her favorite Beatles music – favorite Beatle – and why she detests “Jet.”
And much more…Also revealed: her favorite Beatles music – favorite Beatle – and why she detests “Jet.”
Erin’s website: https://beatlebioreview.wordpress.com/
As always Erin is so fascinating. Thank you for this follow-up.
I’m going to have to read Christine’s book on the female fandom because I can tell you as a first generation fan the first question you were asked was “who is your favorite Beatle”. And if you said Paul to a boy they would get all superior on you and tell you it was John. I often wonder what these same “boys” think now. Probably the same, lol.
It will be interesting to see if Dogget’s book that was stopped by Yoko Ono right before publishing will eventually be published.
As always Erin is so fascinating. Thank you for this follow-up.
I’m going to have to read Christine’s book on the female fandom because I can tell you as a first generation fan the first question you were asked was “who is your favorite Beatle”. And if you said Paul to a boy they would get all superior on you and tell you it was John. I often wonder what these same “boys” think now. Probably the same, lol.
It will be interesting to see if Dogget’s book that was stopped by Yoko Ono right before publishing will eventually be published.
I don’t believe Paul cared about criticism of his music right after the Beatles ended. I believe he produced music for himself instead of some quality of largeness (Maybe I’m Amazed the exception). I think this deals with his confidence with him thinking he could do what he wants and still be successful and popular. I.e. popular enough.
When I was in my 20s I thought Imagine was a great album.
Now I never listen to it. Ram, with the benefit of time, is clearly a superior album if only for the vast range of songs & sounds.
I think with maturity we reassess the role of each Beatle and their legacy. In my 20s, I could enjoy Oh Yoko as a joyful song, now with more knowledge about Yoko’s background & the way she tracked down Lennon in ‘67& ‘68 the song makes me cringe & feel uncomfortable.
In general, with the passing of time McCartney’s legacy improves.
GREAT episode – I’ve always swerved the Goldman book but Erin made some really good points on that.
Who was the punk cover of Gimme Some Truth you played?
Billy Idol’s old band, Generation X:
https://youtu.be/iwmwGiM7XEk
I dont know if the subject matter is exhausted or not but SATB has lost much of its sparkle. The first 30 episodes were absorbing and informative. Not so much now.
What another great episode, thank you for this.
Regarding a thorough research in the Hamburg period, there’s that book that wasn’t too bad.
https://www.beatlesinternational.com/index.php/books/15-fact-and-fiction-1960-1962
Kind regards.
What another great episode, thank you for this.
Regarding a thorough research in the Hamburg period, there’s that book that wasn’t too bad.
https://www.beatlesinternational.com/index.php/books/15-fact-and-fiction-1960-1962
Kind regards.