What was so special about the Beatles?
The surreptitiously taped discussion was long believed to be frustratingly inaudible underneath the sounds of clattering silverware and ambient noise. With Peter's innovative use of technology, this Holy Grail of moments suddenly came to light.
What is so great about the Beatles?
What Made The Beatles Successful Songwriters? The Beatles were great because all four of the band members were strong songwriters and the band is considered one of the greatest of all-time.
What people said about the Beatles?
During an interview with Spin, Francis Schoenberger asked John how he felt about other artists covering Beatles tunes. “I love it,” he said. “I was thrilled he [Elton] was doing it. People are afraid of Beatle music. They are still afraid of my songs.
What can be said about the Beatles?
The Beatles were an English rock band consisting of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr from August 1962 to September 1969. Their break-up was a cumulative process attributed to numerous factors. These include the strain of the Beatlemania phenomenon, the death of manager Brian Epstein in 1967, resentment towards ...
Are there Beatles podcasts?
Something About the Beatles on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by award-winning author Robert Rodriguez, Something About The Beatles is an intelligent but entertaining examination of The Beatles' music and career. Smart, funny and surprising - just like the Fab Four.
What is the story behind the Beatles song Eleanor Rigby?
"I was looking for a name that sounded natural. Eleanor Rigby sounded natural." In 2008, a birth certificate for the woman buried in the graveyard of St Peter's Church, Woolton, was put up for auction. "Eleanor Rigby is a totally fictitious character that I made up," McCartney said in response.
Does Paul McCartney have a podcast?
You Tell Me. Paul looks back in wonder in the song You Tell Me, a song about memory and experience from the 2007 album Memory Almost Full. In this podcast series Paul McCartney talks about his life and song-writing through the prism of 10 key lyrics from The Beatles plus his solo recordings.
What did the Beatles say about Joe Cocker?
“I knew him through the years as a good mate and I was so sad to hear that he had been ill and really sad to hear today that he had passed away,” says McCartney in a statement. “He was a great guy, a lovely guy who brought so much to the world and we'll all miss him.”
Did Paul McCartney write a song for George Harrison?
While Paul confessed that the song was intentionally written to sound like something Harrison might have composed, 'Friends To Go' was far more than a tribute. In fact, McCartney claimed that he'd been helped to write the song by Harrison's spirit three years after his death.
Why did the Beatles break up?
The Beatles' contract with Allen Klein meant that all earnings made from each member's solo works were to go into the Apple "pot". In August 1970, McCartney began steps to dissolve the Beatles' partnership, arguing his financial and artistic freedom was infringed.
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What did Ringo think of Joe Cocker?
In 1968 he famously covered The Beatles' song 'With A Little Help From My Friends'. Taking to Twitter upon hearing the news, Starr wrote: “Goodbye and God bless to Joe Cocker from one of his friends peace and love.”
Did the Beatles write With a Little Help from My Friends?
"With a Little Help from My Friends" (originally titled "A Little Help from My Friends") is a song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, released on the Beatles album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in 1967.
Which Beatle wrote a little help from my friends?
John LennonPaul McCartneyWith a Little Help from My Friends/Lyricists
When did the Beatles start talking about SATB?
As you may recall: back in July, SATB featured the first part of a conversation covering The Beatles in the studio in 1968, during the White Album sessions and just before.
Who was the Beatles friend in Rishikesh?
It was in 1968 that a young Canadian filmmaker, seeking solace in TM for a broken heart, was befriended by The Beatles in Rishikesh during their immersive study with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. In 2000, Paul Saltzman published his wonderfully immediate photos in a book (The Beatles in Rishikesh), later augmented and re-published as The Beatles ]
Who wrote Inside the Yellow Submarine?
Back in 2018, I had a conversation with Dr. Robert Hieronimus and Laura Cortner , authors of Inside the Yellow Submarine: The Making of the Beatles’ Animated Classic – the definitive history of the 1968 film.
Who said each Beatle was as important as another to the group's success?
In this discussion, Dr. Duncan Driver (SATB 205, Fab4ConJam, One Sweet Dream podcast) springboard off of the title Paul McCartney quote, in which he asserted that each Beatle was as important as another to the group’s success.
Who is Mike Pachelli?
You may recall my returning guest from his first appearance in late 2020: Mike Pachelli is an accomplished jazz guitarist and recording/performing artist, as well as a major Beatles fan.
Who was the Beatles friend in Rishikesh?
It was in 1968 that a young Canadian filmmaker, seeking solace in TM for a broken heart, was befriended by The Beatles in Rishikesh during their immersive study with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
What is something about the Beatles podcast?
Hosted by award-winning author Robert Rodriguez, Something About The Beatles is an intelligent but entertaining examination of The Beatles' music and career. Smart, funny and surprising - just like the Fab Four.
Who is the host of Something About the Beatles?
Hosted by award-winning author Robert Rodriguez, Something About The Beatles is an intelligent but entertaining examination of The Beatles' music and career. Smart, funny and surprising - just like the Fab Four.
Who was the Beatles friend in Rishikesh?
It was in 1968 that a young Canadian filmmaker, seeking solace in TM for a broken heart, was befriended by The Beatles in Rishikesh during their immersive study with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
225B: Beatles Olympiad II
In which returning guest Gary Wenstrup and I continue our ranking conversation of faves, discussing A Hard Day’s Night and Beatles For Sale. Along the way, we analyze their vocals and blendings, as well as what personal experiences may inform the writing.
225A: Beatles Olympiad
In which we pull away from the Get Back film for a while and converse about something completely different
224C The Making of Get Back part three with Peter Jackson
In the third and final hour, Dan Rivkin (They May be Parted blog) and I explore more of the Get Back project with its director. Among the subjects discussed: ~ Coordination between the Get Back book, the Let It Be album reissue and this film (hint: none) ~ Directives from the Beatle heirs and […]
224B: The Making of Get Back part two with Peter Jackson
Dan Rivkin (They May Be Parted blog) and I continue our conversation with director Peter Jackson about the innovation used to create the film – some technique used to advance the story – and a number of other observations gleaned from viewing so many hours of footage, both in and outside of the final cut. […]
224A: The Making of Get Back part one with Peter Jackson
Well, it’s finally here. Worth the wait? Oh, we think so! But before we get into discussions on SATB about what we thought about it, we thought it would be worthwhile to discuss the making of it – the intent behind it; the goals; the challenges; the nuts-and-bolts – with someone who worked on it. […]
223: The Beatles 1971 – 1973
We have all made compilations of Beatles solo material, but within this large group, a smaller group has imagined taking some of this material and arranging it as The Beatles might have, had they recorded this material and issued it as “Beatles,” the collective.
What is the Beatles podcast?
Beatles podcast. A jaunty stroll through Pepperland discussing The Beatles & solo Beatle albums with a pot pourri of delicious guests. The I am the EggPod podcasts aim to bring a lighthearted side to the Beatles (and solo Beatles) studio albums, with a series of amazing guests. If you’re after facts, figures, numbers and data, then you may wish to explore other podcasts. These podcasts are the equivalent of sitting in a pub, chatting and chewing the fat. The shows are hosted by Chris Shaw wh ...
Who is the host of Something About the Beatles?
Hosted by award-winning author Robert Rodriguez, Something About The Beatles is an intelligent but entertaining examination of The Beatles' music and career. Smart, funny and surprising - just like the Fab Four.
What is the yesterday and today podcast?
The yesterday and today podcast is a fan-made, not for profit, just for fun compilation of chronological source materials as they pertain to the Beatles. This show is in no way affiliated with Apple Corps, nor any organization connected to John, Paul, George or Ringo in any way... though we do consider ourselves premiere members of the Bungalow Bill fun club. So kick back, turn off your mind, relax and download the stream...we hope you will enjoy the show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy a ...
What is the grateful dead podcast?
“The Good Ol’ Grateful Deadcast,” the official Grateful Dead podcast, is a series devoted to exploring the music and mythology behind one of the most enduring, progressive, and influential bands in the history of recorded music. The podcast’s tagline is “For The Committed And The Curious,” as episodes will invite new fans to explore the band’s enormous mythology in digestible chunks and enlighten life-long Dead Heads about corners of the band’s history they never knew existed. No topic will ...
How many magicians were there in the Beatles?
Once upon a time (or maybe twice) there were four magicians; and they made wonderful music, and called themselves The Beatles. In BDJ's Cellar, their spirits roam freely, they play and mix with other music, young and old.
Where is the Liddypod podcast?
Liddypod is the new podcast about The Beatles from their home city of Liverpool. We will be discussing all things Beatles and Liverpool, plus will have special features and exclusive interviews, as well as having some fun along the way.
Who is Geoff's wife on Beatlejuice?
A companion piece to the Beatlejuice radio show, each programme is dissected by Geoff and his wife (comedian Sara Barron), who has to live with his Beatles obsession 24/7. Sorry, eight days a week. Also featuring extended Beatlejuice Fan Club conversations, and your questions answered in Any Other Beatle Business.