When They Was Fab: Electric Arguments About the Beatles

Marv and I discuss the songs on side A of John Lennon's Rock 'n' Roll.     While we wait for the (fingers crossed) eventual Ultimate Collection, we talk the original versions of the tunes, a bit about how the songs fit into Beatles/Lennon history, and some thoughts on how John chose to modify (or not) the arrangements.     Part 2 (side B + the "others") next week.    #madeonzencastr.

Jon Stone and Marv sit down as we discuss the fun that is the promotion for "The Boys of Dungeon Lane".    Mike Mac, his son Josh, BBC Merseyside, Google, Target and Talk Shop Live all join MPL on introducing and promoting Paul McCartney's new album "The Boys of Dungeon Lane."     Remember, 211 Hale Road at Dungeon Lane! #madeonzencastr.

Marv and I go through some news, and then the power of a new McCartney song summoned Jon Stone from the ether, so the three of us discuss the song, the radio reveal, and lead into next week where we talk about the "Taylorization" (and that's not a negative thing!) of music promotion, even for former Beatles!

 

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Film maker Chris Purcell joins to discuss his new documentary, "Evolver 62" and some of his previous Beatles-related work ("The Beatles and Us").    Along the way we chat about why some Beatles docs work, and others ... not so much.   #madeonzencastr 

Marv and I discuss the Evolution Mixes of the re-christened "New York City" album.     Nine tracks running the demos, early versions, breakdowns and modifications that became "Some Time in New York City" (and then evolved into just "New York City").    #madeonzencastr.   

Following a news segment, more of George Harrison's guest appearances on other people's records.    The "Romanian Angel" collaboration with Eric has just been rereleased, we look through the Wilburys adjacent Del Shannon and Jeff Lynne releases, and wonder just how effective rabbits are at playing cricket!    #madeonzencastr.

Ethan Alexanian and I discuss the theatrical (now streaming) incarnation of Morgan Neville's McCartney documentary "Man on the Run".      Incomplete, but highly entertaining.     Lots of Bert too!  #madeonzencastr

Bonus episode!    A little news, but mostly Marv and I celebrate George Harrison 83 years after his birth.  A reminder of the "British Double Summer" during the second world war, some thoughts on where the new Dark Horse might be headed, and more!    #madeonzencastr.

While we wait for the Amazon premiere of "Man on the Run", we update the news.    Lots of filming on the Beatles quadrology.     A soundtrack for "Man on the Run", and some new zoetrope LPs from George Harrison for record store day!    #madeonzencastr.

Tom Hunyady joins as we look at the decade after Paul was a "Man on the Run".     Tug of War through Flowers in the Dirt.     Paul and Linda.    Paul and Stevie.    Paul and Michael.   Paul and Declan.        More than just    Tom Hunyady (2 Legs) joins for a chat on the decade bookended by the tour that wasn't and the tour that was.   #madeonzencastr.