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Episode 160: The Beatles Go Vegas: A Look at the Music of "Love" (Cirque du Soleil)

With Cirque du Soleil in the news recently for reasons brought on due to the pandemic, (impending bankruptcy), in this episode we decided to discuss the soundtrack to their 2006 production Love, which has been performed at the Mirage in Las Vegas for 14 years now!

How does the soundtrack work and how was it created? What do we think of mash-ups, and the song decisions made by George and Giles Martin? Unfortunately, neither of us have either been to Vegas or seen the show, so we stick to a discussion of the music.

What do you think of the production and the musical soundtrack? Let us know at our email (ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com), on Facebook, or on Twitter (@ivegotabeatles).

 

Episode 159: Put Them In the Movies, Vol. 5: Paul McCartney's "Give My Regards to Broad Street"

We've been waiting for this one! Check out our episode about McCartney's 1984 flop movie, Give My Regards to Broad Street. Does the movie have a plot? How is the music? What's with the costumes and dream scenes? Does the movie deserve its terrible ratings and reputation?

We also discuss some recent Beatles news including the new release date for Peter Jackson's Get Back movie, as well as the new reissue of Flaming Pie.

Here's the link to the Broad Street album on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/album/2AtvtW3U8dv9C61S88M2w8?si=BQ8SVMsrSAWInA-yjurnww

And a link to the first part of the movie:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-nyOLvVD_w

 

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Episode 158: The "Butcher Cover" and "Yesterday and Today!"

After getting lots of requests for us to discuss the American albums, here we are with an episode about 1966's Yesterday and Today! The album is most famous for its "Butcher Cover" showing the Beatles surrounded by disembodied babies and slabs of meat, but we also discuss the album itself. American listeners would have been treated to hearing three songs off the Beatles' upcoming album Revolver in advance of that album's release, as well as two Ringo songs on one album! This will be the first of what we hope will be future discussions about American Beatles albums.

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Episode 157: Classic Beatles Gigs, Vol. 4: The Beatles in Australia and New Zealand, June 1964!

In this episode, we discuss the Beatles' trip to Australia and New Zealand in 1964, covering such things as: Jimmy Nicol, rainy weather standing in clothes from Hong Kong, press conferences, and the setlist from the filmed gig in Melbourne. This was at a high point of Beatlemania, where the group was in good spirits and playing well, and the fans all came out for the shows.

Thanks to our listeners in Australia and New Zealand who helped with information about these gigs! 

Here's a great performance of the Melbourne gig that we discuss:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EVtWKkMa9E

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Episode 156: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol 17: Ringo's "It Don't Come Easy/Early 1970"

In this episode, we go back into the lab to discuss both sides of Ringo's 1971 single: "It Don't Come Easy" and "Early 1970." The A-side became one of Ringo's biggest hits and most identifiable songs, and the B-side can be seen as an open letter to his bandmates and what he hopes will happen after their breakup.

As before, we've made a Spotify playlist that contains most of the cover songs discussed, as well as the two songs under the microscope:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2WfVc1GwfLaDKTHGqobhEB?si=yxz7t8jBTx6eO-RzXIiPGQ

Enjoy!

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Episode 155: Audience Questions!

Thanks to everyone who sent in questions for us to answer -- we had a great time answering them! We talk about how we got into the Beatles, our favorite B-sides, why Chris doesn't (or does he?) like "The Word," and so much more. Enjoy!

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Episode 154: Unusual and Exotic Instruments on Beatles Songs

Ever heard of a clavioline? How about a jal-tarang or a wobble board? If not, then check out this episode where we choose our favorite notable non-rock instruments that appear on Beatles and solo Beatles songs. We've made a Spotify playlist in case you'd like to hear all these tunes in their entirety after listening:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0N1oCb99Gnh29wed33kAom?si=QvOFtqAQQB6hHKWdnvm68A

Also, for our next episode, we need your help! Send us any questions you'd like us to answer about the Beatles, our opinions about the Beatles, the show, or anything else you'd like to know. Send your questions to:

ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com 

by April 15 and we'll try to answer them!

 

Episode 153: An Analysis of "Beatles For Sale!"

We've danced around the topic before, but never dug deeply into the Beatles' 1964 album, Beatles For Sale. This album either gets overlooked, dismissed, or forgotten, but in our discussion we feel there are some songs that should definitely get a second look (and some that shouldn't). We hope you enjoy our discussion, and feel free to comment on our Facebook page, on Twitter @ivegotabeatles, or by email at ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com.