When They Was Fab: Electric Arguments About the Beatles

The King Mixer joins the Queen of all Beatles media and Lonnie Pena himself as we discuss his podcast/audio drama "A Day in Their Life."     A brand new (yet also classic) way of sitting down and considering the history of the Fab Four.  

Lonnie Pena and Kit O'Toole join us as we wrap-up coverage on Paul McCartney's "Got Back" tour.    Not quite a birthday episode (although the momentous 80th is mentioned), but certainly one which celebrating the man, his life, and maybe a little bit of Chris Holmes and Ticketmaster too!

Thirty years ago, the Beatles celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sgt. Pepper with a South Bank special on the making of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.   Paul, George, Ringo, George Martin and even Brian Wilson.    This week we dive deeped into Pepper proper, and wonder if the "She's Leaving Home" and "Getting Better" segments remain on the cutting room floor somewhere.    Look for part one, also available now!

Thirty years ago, the Beatles celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sgt. Pepper with a South Bank special on the making of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.   Paul, George, Ringo, George Martin and even Brian Wilson.    We look back at the special, the isolated tracks, what was missing and how things have changed.    Look for part two, also available now!

A look at the covers of John, Paul, George and Ringo.     All without one mention of "Rock Island Line", which all four of them did as solo artists in one form or another.   Which is your favorite?    Least?    Jeff Lynne and his shaggy hair manage to get namechecked TWICE!

In 1979, EMI (via their "budget label" Music For Pleasure/mfp) recycled and expanded an idea launched nine years previously as "The Stars Sing Lennon & McCartney").     This week: the songs, the artwork and what was skipped in favor of "I'm the Greatest."

Jon and I are joined by Erika White (of BC the Beatles) for a look the 2007 Julie Taymor film "Across the Universe".     A feast for the eyes and ears.    A lot of people like it, and a lot of people don't.    Which of these categories do we fall in? (hint: we live up to the subtitle)    Which category do you fall in?   Let us know!

We continue our look at the collected "Beatles at the Beeb" (Lord Reith 2021 edition) with disc three.    Shows two, three and four in the "Pop Go the Beatles" series, and a couple of other appearances from the months around Paul's birthday.    In addition to talking about the shows we chat a bit about the "Spanish Holiday", Paul's 21st and Lee Peters making Ringo older a month before his time.

Nine years ago Sir Paul emerged from "Kisses on the Bottom" with his next studio album "New."   Paul listed his inspiration as events ranging from the early 1960's, through to the present day.    Would this album keep "Hear Music" going, and Sir Paul fans rolling into the aisles of Starbucks?

Martin Quibell (co-host P2 Podcast Blues) joins the show this week for a look at the 1974 "Dark Horse" tour from 1974.    After an exhausting month finishing some records and rehearsing the band, George Harrison's voice was in no condition for two months of regular shows (sometimes twice daily) across the United States.  The frustrations mounted, but it wasn't all bad.     The band was invited to visit the White House (with Harry Harrison alongside), and the ache of Pattie would be replaced by newfound love Olivia Arias.