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  • 09: Was Sgt. Pepper The Beatles’ Creative Peak?

    09: Was Sgt. Pepper The Beatles’ Creative Peak?

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    In this special edition, Robert and Richard discuss the merits of the Pepper album, as well as whether John Lennon’s pulling back from the others represented a tragedy of artistic promise gone unfulfilled or simply John being John.
    Beatle historian Mark Lewisohn (All Those Years: Tune In) then joins them for a lively discussion taped onstage in the ballroom at The Fest for Beatles Fans.

    Songs heard in this episode include: “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band Reprise,” “A Day In The Life” (with the “humming” ending), “Hey Bulldog” and Humphrey Lyttelton’s “Bad Penny Blues.”

  • 08: The Songs Lennon & McCartney (and Harrison) Gave Away

    08: The Songs Lennon & McCartney (and Harrison) Gave Away

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    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.” 

  • 07: The Beatles as Singers

    07: The Beatles as Singers

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    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.

  • 06: The Beatles Live!

    06: The Beatles Live!

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    SATB 6In 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.

  • 05: Fifty Years of US Releases

    05: Fifty Years of US Releases

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    In this episode, Robert and Richard discuss some of the Beatle novelty recordings of fifty years ago, plus the new box set release of all their American albums.

     

  • 04: And When I Touch You: some mono/stereo variations

    04: And When I Touch You: some mono/stereo variations

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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.

  • 03: With The Beatles Live at the BBC 2

    03: With The Beatles Live at the BBC 2

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    03: With The Beatles Live at the BBC 2 

    In this show, Richard and Robert discuss the group’s second album, released fifty years ago. They also talk about the new release of the Beatles Live at the BBC volume 2, as well as a bit about The Korgis and the show’s theme song.

  • 01: The Storm Before the Storm

    01: The Storm Before the Storm

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    Pilot: The Storm Before the Storm: October 1963

    In this edition, Richard and Robert discuss the events of autumn 1963 as the Beatles’ career began to take off fifty years ago, paving the way for their conquest of America. Hear the sounds, discussion and exclusive interviews with Beatle historian Mark Lewisohn, author of All These Years: Volume One—Tune In; and writer Al Sussman, author of the upcoming Changin’ Times: 101 Days That Shaped A Generation.

  • 02: Mark Lewisohn Tunes In

    02: Mark Lewisohn Tunes In

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    In this show, Richard and Robert continue with part two of their exclusive interview with Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn, who talks about the making of his acclaimed new best-seller, All These Years: Volume One—Tune In. Also, the music of John Lennon – in and out of the Beatles – is discussed, as well as the making of the Beatles’ first Christmas message fifty years ago.