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This week, we're sharing an episode of one of our favorite Beatles-adjacent podcasts, We Say Yeah!, a show about Cliff Richard and the Shadows. This is one of the only — if not the only — podcasts exclusively about Cliff Richard, who was, of course, a huge success in the UK, and a contemporary of the Beatles. Erika was recently a guest host, discussing Wonderful Life, a movie musical that was released mere days before A Hard Day's Night, but couldn't be more different. About the podcast: Cliff Richard & The Shadows dominated the British pop and rock music world from 1958 to 1963 and weathered the storm of Beatlemania to continue to release hits for years to come. Many were even recorded in Studio Two at Abbey Road…and they wrote a lot of their own material!). Although pre-Beatles British rock and roll music is largely ignored by American rock historians, the We Say Yeah! podcast has spent nearly three years reviewing every single, EP and LP released by Cliff and The Shadows (either together or apart) in chronological order. Hosted by David “Ghosty” Wills, former Sirius/XM DJ and cartoon voice actor, each month’s episode features the host and a guest not only reviewing records but also venturing into sidebar discussions about popular music of the era, the film and television industry in Europe and more! In addition to hosting We Say Yeah!, David has been a Beatles fan since the age of 12 but came in through Paul McCartney’s solo career (which he says he loves “more than anything else on Earth”). He became a fan of Cliff Richard through his early 80’s U.S. hits and when he discovered an album of his 60’s hits. __ __ --------------------- __ __
Today we're joined by Laurie Kaye, author of the new book, Confessions of a Rock 'N' Roll Name-Dropper: My Life Leading up to John Lennon’s Last Interview. As a young rock journalist, Laurie got the opportunity of a lifetime: to spend the day with John and Yoko at their home in New York City. She and her team spent hours with the couple, and the resulting interview was one of the most candid John had ever given. It touched on a wide range of topics, including their latest album release, John’s Lost Weekend, and his thoughts on Paul and the Beatles. It ended on an optimistic note, with John having high hopes for the future. But that day was December 8, 1980, and that interview was the last one that John ever gave. A few short hours later, John was tragically murdered. Laurie tells this story, and so many more, in her new book. In this memoir, Laurie details her life up to that fateful day in 1980, a day she called “both the best and worst day of my life.” Laurie Kaye began her career at San Francisco’s top 40 station KFRC-AM, where she was both an on-air reporter and writer. She later moved to RKO radio, where she co-produced many rock specials, including RKO Presents the Beatles (later expanded and renamed The Beatles from Liverpool to Legend). Other notable projects include writing Dick Clark’s weekly radio countdown show and leading the location production of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King’s Special Extended DVD Edition. Laurie now works in the film and tv industry, handling creative content and line producing for network docuseries. __ __ --------------------- +Follow us on Facebook http://facebook.com/bcthebeatles, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bcthebeatles, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bcthebeatles, and Twitter/X https://twitter.com/BCtheBeatles for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles http://www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles+Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.
Our excitement over the upcoming Sam Mendes Beatles biopics got us thinking about some of our favorite Beatles movies. From classics like Birth of the Beatles and Backbeat, to contemporary Beatles stories like Nowhere Boy and Yesterday, we look at some of the most impactful biopics to hit both the big and small screens. And, inspired by the recent Academy Awards—and Sean Lennon’s win for the animated short, War is Over!—we created our own awards show for all things Beatles movies. Do you agree with our picks for the best—and the worst—in the Beatles Cinematic Universe? Find us on social media and let us know! __ __ --------------------- __ __
Sara Schmidt returns to the podcast to discuss her new book, Dear Beatle People: The Story of the Beatles North American Fan Club https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Beatle-People-Beatles-American/dp/1946182265. Dear Beatle People: The Story of the Beatles’ North American Fan Club tells the stories of both the official and unofficial fan clubs in the US and Canada. With over 100 photos and rare historical documents like fan club membership cards and letters, this book gives new insights into the engine that fueled North American Beatlemania. You may know Sara as the founder and editor of the website, Meet The Beatles...For Real http://www.meetthebeatlesforreal.com, a treasure trove of memories and photographs from fans that have met one or more of The Beatles in person. She’s also the author of the book, Happiness is Seeing The Beatles: Beatlemania in St. Louis https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Seeing-Beatles-Beatlemania-Louis/dp/0986153672; and a contributing author to A is for Apple https://www.beatlesbookstore.com/a-is-for-apple/ (Volumes 2 & 3); and has given presentations at Beatles conventions across the United States. --------------------- __ Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles __
Four new Beatles biopics are coming, and we're obsessed! Oscar- and TONY-award winning director Sam Mendes will direct the films, slated for 2027, with full life rights for all four Beatles. We break down what we know so far, speculate on what's to come, and opine on our dream casts. Plus, we look at Pattie Boyd's upcoming auction full of memories of her time with both George Harrison and Eric Clapton, and congratulate Paul on being reunited with his original Hofner bass. __ __ --------------------- __ Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles __
This week marks what would have been George Harrison’s birthday… or is it birthdays? So we pulled one of our most popular episodes out of the archives in his honor. We’re looking at George’s early life in Liverpool, his all-encompassing guitar obsession, and the talent that even impressed the much-older John Lennon. Plus, we attempt to get to the bottom of the age-old question: what is George’s actual birthday? Links we mentioned: __ __ --------------------- __ Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles __
This Valentine's Day, we're reading some of the love letters fans sent to the Beatles 60 years ago this year, published in 1964's Love Letters to the Beatles https://www.amazon.com/Love-letters-Beatles-Bill-ADLER/dp/B0000CMCCY. Plus a recap of the 2024 Fest for Beatles Fans at the fabulous TWA hotel! --------------------- +Follow us on Facebook http://facebook.com/bcthebeatles, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bcthebeatles, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bcthebeatles, and Twitter/X https://twitter.com/BCtheBeatles for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles http://www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles+Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.
It’s the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ first American visit and their groundbreaking appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show. We’re tracing the twists and turns that brought the Beatles to America, and opened the doors to a cultural revolution in the process. And we tell the story of Erika’s grandfather, the jazz guitarist who met the Beatles, got his picture taken by none other than Paul McCartney, and maybe… overdubbed George Harrison on The Ed Sullivan Show? __ __ --------------------- +Follow us on Facebook http://facebook.com/bcthebeatles, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bcthebeatles, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bcthebeatles, and Twitter/X https://twitter.com/BCtheBeatles for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles http://www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles+Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.
This week, we welcome Dr. Richard Mills, author of the book The Beatles and Fandom: Sex, Death, and Progressive Nostalgia, as we discuss the intricacies of Beatles fandom in all its glory. From sex and death to slash fanfic and tribute bands, join us for this fun trip down the rabbit hole of the quirky, creative, and sometimes freaky fan world. Read the AMAZING “Into My Life” fanfic: https://www.alsfrombothsides.org/intomylife/index.html --------------------- +Follow us on Facebook http://facebook.com/bcthebeatles, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bcthebeatles, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bcthebeatles, Twitter/X https://twitter.com/BCtheBeatles for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you’re listening now +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles http://www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles+Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com
The infamous "Butcher" cover inspired near-universal shock and disgust when it appeared as the original cover of The Beatles' Yesterday...and Today album. It was recalled after a single day, and albums with a butcher cover hidden underneath the replacement photo became one of the most highly-sought-after Beatles collectibles. But how much do you really know about the butcher cover? We go through all the twists and turns of this fascinating story, including: __ __ We also discuss whether the recall was necessary in hindsight, and one of us reveals a lifelong fascination with doll heads. --------------------- +Follow us on Facebook http://facebook.com/bcthebeatles, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bcthebeatles, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bcthebeatles, and Twitter/X https://twitter.com/BCtheBeatles for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles http://www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles+Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.
This week, we're exploring the Beatles' fashion sense and influence with Deirdre Kelly, author of the new book Fashioning the Beatles: The Looks that Shook the World. Deirdre is a Canadian journalist, author and arts critic. Other books include the best-selling Paris Times Eight and Ballerina: Sex, Scandal and Suffering Behind the Symbol of Perfection. Deirdre previously served as dance critic, pop music reviewer, and fashion reporter at The Globe and Mail, Toronto’s flagship newspaper. In 2017, she was appointed Editor and principal writer of the The York University Magazine, where she currently works. She has also been published in Marie Claire in London, Elle in New York, Vogue in Australia and is a writer for the arts e-zine, Critics At Large, in Toronto. --------------------- +Follow us on Facebook http://facebook.com/bcthebeatles, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bcthebeatles, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bcthebeatles, and Twitter/X https://twitter.com/BCtheBeatles for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles http://www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles+Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.
The Beatles’ Anthology yielded more than an audio trip through the group’s history, it also produced the first “new” Beatles song since the band’s breakup in 1970. Utilizing a demo recorded by John Lennon in the 1970s, “Free As a Bird” became a sensation, with many fans likening its premiere to the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. This is the story of how that track came to be, its reception, and the history behind its iconic music video. --------------------- +Follow us on Facebook http://facebook.com/bcthebeatles, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bcthebeatles, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bcthebeatles, and Twitter/X https://twitter.com/BCtheBeatles for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles http://www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles+Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.
For our last holiday hiatus episode, we’re going back to our archives again, to look at a New Year's day that may have been one of the most pivotal moments in the Beatles’ career. After just one month of being their manager, Brian Epstein arranged something that was unthinkable even weeks before — an audition with Decca, one of the UK’s top record labels. So on a freezing New Year's Day in 1962, the Beatles made a treacherous trip down to London, playing an eclectic mix of rock, standards, and Lennon-McCartney originals. It didn't go so well—the Beatles lost that contract to a competitor group, Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. But that first rejection may have been a key to the Beatles' whole story going forward. And not only the Beatles’ story, but Brians, George Martin’s, and possibly even the entire British Invasion movement. So on this New Year’s week, we discuss a pivotal New Year's in the Beatles' history and ask the question: Would the Beatles have been the band we know today if they had passed the audition? --------------------- +Follow us on Facebook http://facebook.com/bcthebeatles, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bcthebeatles, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bcthebeatles, and Twitter/X https://twitter.com/BCtheBeatles for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles http://www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles+Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.
For the last episode of 2023, we're re-living the most exciting thing to happen in the Beatles world this year: the release of "the last Beatles song," 'Now and Then.' When 'Now and Then' was released in November, Allison joined a roundtable discussion with friends from two other Beatles podcasts: Tommy, Becker, and RB from Blotto Beatles; https://linktr.ee/blottobeatles and Jonathan from Ranking the Beatles https://rankingthebeatles.com. They talked about everything — the arrangement, the song’s history, Peter Jackson’s video, the Red and Blue releases, and that controversial cover art. And if you don’t know these other two podcasts, pop over to their feeds and give them a listen afterwards—they're both fantastic. Enjoy, and happy new year! --------------------- +Follow us on Facebook http://facebook.com/bcthebeatles, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bcthebeatles, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bcthebeatles, and Twitter/X https://twitter.com/BCtheBeatles for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles http://www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles+Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.
We’re taking a break for the holiday season, so we pulled a fun and timely discussion from our back catalog. In this episode from December, 2018, we look at the two most famous—and most polarizing—holiday songs from the solo Beatles: Paul's "Wonderful Christmastime" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94Ye-3C1FC8 and John's "Happy Xmas (War is Over)." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN4Uu0OlmTg Are these two songs as far apart from each other as they seem? Other songs/versions we reference in the episode: __ __ --------------------- +Follow us on Facebook http://facebook.com/bcthebeatles, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bcthebeatles, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bcthebeatles, and Twitter/X https://twitter.com/BCtheBeatles for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles http://www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles+Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com
Mal Evans is best known as the Beatles’ roadie, but he was much more: a trusted confidant, driver, Mr. Fix-It, drug procurer, and, most importantly, husband and father. Today, we’re joined by Mal’s son, Gary, and the author of the new biography Living the Beatles’ Legend: The Untold Mal Evans Story, Kenneth Womack, to discuss Mal’s life, legacy, hidden talents, and why the Beatles wouldn’t have been the same without him. CW: gun violence; death by suicide --------------------- +Follow us on Facebook http://facebook.com/bcthebeatles, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bcthebeatles, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bcthebeatles, and Twitter/X https://twitter.com/BCtheBeatles for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles http://www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles+Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.
Did you know that George and Giles Martin have their own action figures? When Giles Martin saw the action figure that designer David McGurk created of his father, George Martin, he liked it so much that he arranged for it to sell in the Abbey Road store. That limited run of 100 action figures sold out within hours. David McGurk makes a variety of retro pop culture action figures through his company, Lightening Boltz Action figures. And George and Giles Martin aren’t the only Beatles-related figures he’s made. Some are of the Beatles themselves, but he also creates likenesses of people in the Beatles’ wider circle like Paul McCartney’s dad Jim Mac, and more recently, two versions of Brian Epstein. David joined us to about his work; his love of the Beatles; and his recent experiences with Giles Martin, Abbey Road Studios, and even Paul McCartney himself. Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightning_boltz_action_figures/ or visit his website: https://lightningboltztoys.bigcartel.com/ --------------------- +Follow us on Facebook http://facebook.com/bcthebeatles, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bcthebeatles, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bcthebeatles, and Twitter/X https://twitter.com/BCtheBeatles for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles http://www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles+Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.
We’re so excited to welcome poet and editor Paul Muldoon to the podcast, to talk about his work on Paul McCartney’s book, The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, and the companion podcast, Paul McCartney: A Life in Lyrics. Paul Muldoon has been described as “the most significant English-language poet born since the second world war.” He is a recipient of the Pulitzer prize for poetry, holds ten honorary doctorates, and is currently the sitting Ireland Professor of Poetry. Additionally, he served as poetry editor for the New Yorker, and is currently a professor at Princeton University. Beatle fans will know him as the editor of Paul McCartney: THE LYRICS: 1956–Present, published in 2021. A new paperback edition was released this month, and includes 7 new commentaries. The Lyrics is the result of five years of candid conversations that Paul Muldoon had with Paul McCartney about the circumstances surrounding the songs’ creation, the people and places that inspired them, and what Paul thinks of them today. The original hardback edition of The Lyrics was a huge success, winning the 2022 British Book Award for Best Nonfiction Lifestyle book, and it was named 2021 book of the year for both Waterstones bookstore in the UK and Barnes and Noble in the US. Beyond the book, Paul Mulddon is also the narrator of the new companion podcast, Paul McCartney: A Life in Lyrics. Each episode focuses on a single song featured in the lyrics. We hear recordings of the candid conversations Paul Muldoon had with Paul McCartney to create the book, further augmented by narration, music, and historical soundbites. --------------------- +Follow us on Facebook http://facebook.com/bcthebeatles, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bcthebeatles, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bcthebeatles, and Twitter/X https://twitter.com/BCtheBeatles for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles http://www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles+Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.
We continue our track-by-track deep dive of the Beatles’ “Red” (1962–1966) and “Blue” (1967–1970) albums. In part two, we look at the second half of the Red album and the new tracks on Blue. Fifty years after their original release, Giles Martin has remixed these albums using the groundbreaking “MAL” audio technology, developed by Peter Jackson’s team for the 2021 Get Back film. These sets expand on the original track list, for a total of 75 songs which include some of their earliest cover tracks, and add a number of George Harrison tracks—sorely lacking from the original. --------------------- +Follow us on Facebook http://facebook.com/bcthebeatles, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bcthebeatles, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bcthebeatles, and Twitter/X https://twitter.com/BCtheBeatles for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles http://www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles+Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.
The newly-mixed Beatles’ “Red” (1962–66) and “Blue” (1967–70) albums are here! We start our two-part deep dive with the first half of the “Red” album. Fifty years after their original release, Giles Martin has remixed these albums using the groundbreaking “MAL” audio technology, developed by Peter Jackson’s team for the 2021 Get Back film. These sets expand on the original track list, giving us a whopping 75 songs. New additions include some of their earliest cover tracks, and add a number of George Harrison songs—sorely lacking from the original. We also delve into the crazy story behind why these albums exist in the first place, and examine why these particular sets have been catnip for new Beatles fans for over a generation. --------------------- +Follow us on Facebook http://facebook.com/bcthebeatles, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bcthebeatles, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bcthebeatles, and Twitter/X https://twitter.com/BCtheBeatles for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles http://www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles+Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.
Beatles producer Giles Martin is back! Giles joins us to talk “Now and Then,” the new Red and Blue re-releases, and… his personalized action figure? About Giles: Giles Martin is the mastermind behind the recent remixes of Sgt Pepper, the White Album, Abbey Road, Let it Be/Get Back, and Revolver, and the son of legendary producer George Martin. Most recently, he co-produced the last Beatles song “Now and Then” with Paul McCartney, and remixed the "Red" (1962–66) and "Blue" (1967–70) compilation albums, released this week. He began working on Beatles projects alongside his father, starting with the Beatles Anthology and later collaborating on the groundbreaking 2006 Love album, the mashup soundtrack for the Beatles-themed Cirque du Soleil production. Outside of the Beatles, Giles is the executive music director for the band INXS, music directed the 2019 Elton John biopic Rocketman, and created last summer’s immersive, Dolby Atmos mix of the Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds. Giles is currently the Head of Audio & Sound at Abbey Road Studios and the Senior Vice President in charge of Sound Experience for the home audio company Sonos. Giles is a two-time GRAMMY winner for his work on The Beatles’ Love, and won an EMMY for his work on The Beatles' Get Back. --------------------- +Follow us on Facebook http://facebook.com/bcthebeatles, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bcthebeatles, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bcthebeatles, and Twitter/X https://twitter.com/BCtheBeatles for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles http://www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles+Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.
We’re back with our first impressions of the new “last Beatles song,” ‘Now and Then.’ ‘Now and Then’ began as one of three demo recordings John Lennon made in the ‘70s, which Yoko gifted to the three surviving Beatles during the 1994 Anthology sessions. Work began on the track, with the goal of creating the first new Beatles song in decades, but it was abandoned due to the demo’s poor sound quality. Thanks to the magic of Peter Jackson’s groundbreaking Machine Audio Learning (“MAL”) technology, developed for the Get Back film, the song was finished in 2022 with original contributions from all four Beatles. Mixed and produced by Giles Martin, ‘Now and Then’ is accompanied by expanded, remixed releases of the seminal “Red” (1962–66) and “Blue” (1967–70) compilation albums. --------------------- + Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. + Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. + Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles http://www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles+ Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.
The happy day is finally here: the new Giles Martin remix of 'Revolver' is out, and we're breaking it all down. We go track-by-track, analyzing the new mixes, the Super Deluxe extras, and some of our favorite outtakes. Listen along with us as we dive into this fabulous new addition to the Beatles' remix catalogue. Check out the '00s-era "Help" and "Ticket to Ride" flash games here: https://www.hawkenking.com/helpgame/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZKrLjH62Pg --------------------- +Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Subscribe to BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles +Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.
We continue our look at some of the pivotal touring moments in The Beatles' early career. This time, we're looking at their February 1963 tour backing teenage singing sensation Helen Shapiro, which intersected with the beginnings of Beatlemania as we know it. Plus, latest happenings in The Beatles' world (there are many) and our current obsessions, which include Ringo's feet and Paul's headstand. -------------------- +Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles http://www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles+Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.
In remembrance of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we’re taking a look back on the times when the Beatles—collectively and individually—met the Royal Family, including their Royal Command Performance in 1963, MBE ceremony in 1965, Paul and Ringo’s knighthoods, and beyond. Plus, we’ll recap our ‘Revolver’ listening parties (with Giles Martin!), talk about Ringo’s new EP, and much more. -------------------- +Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles http://www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles+Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.
After the HUGE announcement about the forthcoming ‘Revolver’ releases and Super Deluxe box sets, we had to discuss what we’ve got to look forward to: brand new Giles Martin remixes, outtakes, demos, rarities, and so much more! -------------------- Stream “Taxman” (New stereo mix & Dolby Atmos mix): https://TheBeatles.lnk.to/Taxman2022MixPR https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0yMDM0MTQ1ODg2MjQ1NzU0Mzc0JmM9djFiNCZlPTE5MjgmYj0xMDE0MDA0NDE0JmQ9eDdzNmg1eA==.CaijCt6MGlPB0jabssWwuOcVYZhgrVJniEZEGwXrNLA Rob Sheffield’s ‘Revolver’ preview in ‘Rolling Stone’: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/the-beatles-revolver-unheard-archives-sheffield-1234587264/ +Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles http://www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles+Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.
This episode, we're looking at the Beatles' earliest professional tour, a week-long gig backing singer Johnny Gentle, in 1960. We trace how this first professional tour was the first real step that put them on the trajectory to Beatlemania. We also discuss the fascinating story of drummer Tommy Moore, the origins of Paul's pseudonym "Paul Ramon," and listen to the little-known first instance of a Beatles' composition in a professionally-recorded song. Plus, we celebrate the birthday of a special guy in Allison's life, while Erika gushes over Brian Ray's new gig as music director for the podcast version of "Countdown with Keith Olbermann." ____________________ +Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles http://www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles+Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.
Allison recounts her up-close-and-personal account of Ringo’s birthday celebration, plus a mailbag and speculation on some exciting Beatles-related news! ___________________ Episodes we mention! __ __ +Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles http://www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles+Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.
They say it's his birthday! To celebrate Paul McCartney's milestone 80th birthday, we list 80 things we love most about him. Some funny, some poignant, plus one incredibly dirty joke. _________________ +Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles http://www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles+Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.
We welcome back one of our favorite Beatle People, Caitlin Larkin, now the newest host on SiriusXM's Beatles Channel. Caitlin tells us about the innovative TikTok campaign she staged that got the attention of SiriusXM and helped her land a top role in the Beatles broadcasting world. We talk growing up as a second generation Beatles kid, the world of online trolls, and the many ways the Beatles community is growing into more of a family every day. Plus, Allison and Erika compare their ranked list of Beatles songs with each other and with the recent SiriusXM Top 100. And we try to solve a pressing mystery: did Paul McCartney welcome a new dog to his family?? Try the Beatles Song Sorter for yourself and let us know the results! https://sorter.neocities.org/beatles/ --------------------- +Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles http://www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles+Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.
