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140: John Lennon: The Boy Who Became A Legend with Michael Hill
It isn’t often that we are given a firsthand account from somebody who set in motion events that literally changed the world. But there we are and…
7 years, 11 months ago
139: As Time Goes By with Derek Taylor
It was 45 years ago that Beatle confidant and Apple Press Officer Derek Taylor published his first memoir, As Time Goes By. Long out of print, it …
7 years, 11 months ago
138: A Is For Apple
50 years: in the first of what will be a series throughout this year and next, we examine The Beatles’ Apple enterprise; focusing here on the star…
8 years ago
137: With Billy Preston
To call the stunningly-talented musician/singer/songwriter a “Beatles sideman” is to sell short his tremendous gifts and the tangible effect he ha…
8 years ago
136: The Beatles in the Studio with Jerry Hammack (part 2)
Ben Rowling and I resume our conversation with the author of The Beatles Recording Reference Manuals series. In this episode, we talk gear (amps …
8 years ago
135: Ranking The Beatles
Even if we don’t write them down, we all make lists (if only mentally). Back in June 2017, rock journalist Bill Wyman boldly committed his ranking …
8 years, 1 month ago
134: The Beatles in the Studio with Jerry Hammack (part 1)
In which we (Ben Rowling and I) discuss the Beatles’ approach to their work in the studio – their creativity, work ethic and use of technology to …
8 years, 1 month ago
133: Rutles I – A Conversation with Director Gary Weis
In the first installment of what will, over time, serve as a commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the All You Need is Cash TV film, I spoke wi…
8 years, 1 month ago
132: John and Paul – Truth and Beauty
Returning as a SATB guest is Jeff Martin, whom you will remember from 122 – The Simpsons episode. In addition to his writing on that show as well…
8 years, 2 months ago
131: The Beatles and Randy Bachman, By George!
Yes, he’s the guy who sang “Takin’ Care of Business” and “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet,” but if that’s all you know about this accomplished artist,…
8 years, 2 months ago