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  • 42: Words of “Love”

    42: Words of “Love”

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    SATB 42

    In this post-Valentine’s Day episode, Richard and Robert discuss what exactly what a love song meant to The Beatles – the range from purely romantic to outright threatening. 

    Songs include: “Run For Your Life,” “Getting Better,” “Girl” and “I Will.” 

    February 2016 is here and so is the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar – get one of the last remaining copies in stock here and specially priced!

  • 41: A Beatles Salute to Black History Month (or do you say “R & Beatles”?) 

    41: A Beatles Salute to Black History Month (or do you say “R & Beatles”?) 

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    SATB 41

    In this expanded edition, Robert and Richard present an array of African-American talent; artists who brought their own unique voices to The Beatles’ material and made it their own, utterly. Talents range from Junior Parker to Stevie Wonder; from Nina Simone to Syreeta Wright. (You’ll even hear the Beatles’ own idols pay them the ultimate compliment.)

    Songs include: “I’ve Got A Feeling,” “Tomorrow Never Knows,” “Everybody’s Got Something To Hide” and “Savoy Truffle.” 

    February 2016 is here and so is the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar – getone of the copies in stock now here and specially priced!

  • 40: “Winter of Our Discontent” Part One – Twickenham

    40: “Winter of Our Discontent” Part One – Twickenham

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    SATB 40
    In this special extended episode, Richard and Robert provide a thorough day-by-day overview of the first two weeks of the “Get Back” / Let It Be sessions, including George’s walk-out. Songs include: “Get Back,” “All Things Must Pass,” “Let It Be,” and “Madman.”  

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    ruary 2016 is here and so is the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar – get one of the copies in stock now here and specially priced!

     

  • 39: The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix

    39: The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix

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    SATB 39 Hendrix

    In this episode, Robert and Richard review the connections between Jimi Hendrix – The Beatles – Paul – and Linda. Songs include “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band” and “Hey Joe.”  

    January 2016 is here and so is the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar – get yours here

  • 38: Beatles Myths

    38: Beatles Myths

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    SATB 38

    In this Mythbusters episode of SATB, Richard and Robert examine an array of commonly believed stories about the Beatles that just don’t stand up to scrutiny. Songs include “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.” 

    January 2016 is here and so is the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar – get yours here

  • 37: Bowie and The Beatles

    37: Bowie and The Beatles

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    In this special memorial remembrance, Robert and Richard look back at the career of David Bowie: The Beatle/ex-Beatle influences, as well as direct interactions. In addition to an exclusive interview clip with the man himself, songs include “Fame” and “Across  The Universe.”

     

    January 2016 is here and so is the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar – get yourhere

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  • 36: George Martin and The Beatles

    36: George Martin and The Beatles

    RIP GM

    Hear Richard Buskin’s entire 1987 interview with George Martin here.

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    SATB 36In this 90th birthday commemoration, Richard and Robert discuss the Beatles’ producer, courtesy of some isolations as well as an exclusive interview recorded in 1987 by one of your hosts. Songs include “Anytime at All,” “Because” and “Pepperland.”

     

  • 35: A Collection of SATB Oldies

    35: A Collection of SATB Oldies

    [powerpress]SATB 35At holiday season, your hosts – Robert and Richard – present a stroll down memory lane, presenting some favorite clips from the over 30 episodes of Something About The Beatles they’ve presented. Heard here: rare tracks – isolations – live cuts – guest interviews – bells.

    Christmas is coming and the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar is here

    ATTENTION CHICAGO AREA SATB LISTENERS: With your support, we may be able to make possible something we can all be thankful for: Something About The Beatles on terrestrial radio (and regularly scheduled besides…).

    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.

    Do you want to hear Something About The Beatles weekly, on the radio? Then shoot them an email – let them know that you love the show, and that you appreciate the sponsorship of Rode Brothers Fine Wood Flooring.

    That’s the kind of support that makes things happen – can we count on you?

  • 34: John Lennon – Vocalist

    34: John Lennon – Vocalist

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    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.” 

    Christmas is coming and the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar is here

    ATTENTION CHICAGO AREA SATB LISTENERS: With your support, we may be able to make possible something we can all be thankful for: Something About The Beatles on terrestrial radio (and regularly scheduled besides…).

    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.

    Do you want to hear Something About The Beatles weekly, on the radio? Then shoot them an email – let them know that you love the show, and that you appreciate the sponsorship of Rode Brothers Fine Wood Flooring.

    That’s the kind of support that makes things happen – can we count on you?

  • 33: Rubber Soul at 50

    33: Rubber Soul at 50

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    IMG_5239Fifty 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.” 

    Christmas is coming and the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar is here

    ATTENTION CHICAGO AREA SATB LISTENERS: With your support, we may be able to make possible something we can all be thankful for: Something About The Beatles on terrestrial radio (and regularly scheduled besides…).

    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.

    Do you want to hear Something About The Beatles weekly, on the radio? Then shoot them an email – let them know that you love the show, and that you appreciate the sponsorship of Rode Brothers Fine Wood Flooring.

    That’s the kind of support that makes things happen – can we count on you?