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Episode 30: Bob and the Beatles

In Episode 30, we discuss the many connections through the years between Bob Dylan and members of the Beatles.  You'll hear lots of audio clips of Dylan songs featuring George and Ringo, as well as a very recent tribute song by Bob about John Lennon.  Listen to how two rock music giants intersected and influenced each other starting at their first meeting in August 1964.  

(Next episode will be a review of Paul McCartney's new album!)

Episode 29: Review of the movie "Help!"

Listen as we dissect the Beatles' second movie, "Help!" from 1965, recently issued on Blu-ray.  Hear about all the pratfalls, hijinks, Ringo's ring, Indian music, trips to the Bahamas and Austria, and much more.  We also play short clips of all the songs used in the movie and place the film in its context within the Beatles' story.  If you haven't seen the movie or it's been a while, you might want to watch it before listening.

Coming next month -- a review of Paul's new album, "New!" (out in the US on October 15).

Episode 28: Paul McCartney's New Song: "New"

In this mini-episode, we listen to clips of and discuss Paul McCartney's new single "New" from his album also called New (out on October 14 in the UK, Oct 15 in the USA).  We promise a full album review after it's released in October.  In the meantime, enjoy "new" music from Paul!

Episode 27: John's Collaborations

Hear us discuss John Lennon's collaborations with famous musicians including Mick Jagger, Frank Zappa, Elton John, David Bowie, Harry Nilsson, and more.  Who was the "Dirty Mac?"  You'll find out as you hear "Dr. Winston O'Boogie" play, produce, and sing many tracks with his friends in this episode.  What do you think of these collaborations?  Like us on Facebook and share your comments.

Episode 26: 40 Years of "Ringo"

We're back with a retrospective look at Ringo Starr's 1973 album Ringo.  Usually considered his best solo album, you'll hear Dave and Chris discuss each song as well as the huge list of guest stars that helped Ringo put the album together.  You'll also hear a bit about Chris's experience seeing Paul McCartney this summer, with the promise of more details in a further episode.  Don't forget to "like" us on Facebook to keep up with the latest...

Episode 25: Early Beatles Singles

We're back with a special 25th episode all about the first Beatles singles including "Love Me Do," "Please Please Me," "From Me To You," "She Loves You," "I Want To Hold Your Hand," and all the B-sides too. Learn how Del Shannon had a hand in making a Beatles song more famous and decide for yourself if "This Boy" shares any similarities to Beethoven's "Moonlight" Sonata.

The link for the Beatles conference mentioned in the podcast is here:

http://www.altoona.psu.edu/beatles/

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Episode 24: Paul's Collaborations

What do Brian Wilson, Eric Clapton, Donovan, George Michael, and Allen Ginsberg have in common?  They all collaborated with Paul McCartney at some time during his career on a song or two.  In this episode you'll hear Dave and Chris discuss some famous McCartney collaborations (MJ, Stevie Wonder) as well as learn some obscure tunes with Macca cameos by people you might not expect.

Episode 23: The Beatles Live in 1979?

For this podcast, we imagined that the Beatles reunited for a concert/tour in 1979 and each came up with a set list for the first concert.  We limited ourselves to 30 songs and had to make many tough choices!  Listen to the podcast for other rules and for lots of sample clips from live performances of the songs we chose.  What would you choose?  Do like or dislike our choices?  What did we forget?  Our setlists run like this: Dave: Get Back, Day Tripper, A Hard Day's Night, Got to Get You Into My Life, Here Comes the Sun, Come Together, Coming Up, Whatever Gets You Through The Night, Live And Let Die, Ticket To Ride, Yellow Submarine, Maybe I'm Amazed, Money, Blow Away, Yesterday, You've Got To Hide Your Love Away, Give Me Love (Peace on Earth), Lady Madonna, Rain, Band On The Run, Watching The Wheels, Something, In My Life, Hey Jude, I Saw Her Standing There, It Don't Come Easy, Let It Be, My Sweet Lord, Imagine, Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End Chris: Sgt. Pepper's, With A Little Help From My Friends, Help!, All My Loving, Something, Mind Games, Jet, Yer Blues, Every Night, In My Life, Can't Buy Me Love, Jealous Guy, Wah-Wah, I've Got A Feeling, I'm Only Sleeping, Photograph, Maybe I'm Amazed, God, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, All You Need is Love, Hey Jude, A Hard Day's Night, Hello Goodbye, Isn't It A Pity, A Day In The Life, Because, Yesterday, Imagine, Let It Be, Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End