Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show

This week, Al, Steve, Allan and Ken tackle several subjects including the debate on whether age has done too much damage to Paul McCartney's voice. And we remember the Beatles' inner circle. As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas. Write to us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, or visit our pages on Facebook. And remember that besides iTunes and podbean, you can stream our show on YouTube. 

This week, Allan, Ken, Al and Steve talk about the announcement and first trailer of the long-awaited Beatles/Ron Howard film "Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years," the recent passings of Wings guitarist Henry McCullough and record producer Chips Moman and anything else Beatles that crosses their minds. Be sure and download or listen to this show and send your comments to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. And join us every week for more Beatles talk. (Photo courtesy Apple Corps Ltd.)

Steve, Allan, Al and Ken devote this week's show to the Monkees connection to the Beatles with special guest Fred Velez, author of the book "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You: The Monkees From a Fan's Perspective." The show talks about the history of the group, their musical evolution and the critically acclaimed new album, "Good Times!" Steve Marinucci is also author of a Monkees book, "Meet a Monkee: Davy Jones," about his two interviews with him. As always, we'd love to hear what you think about the show. Send your thoughts to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. (Pictured: The cover of the Monkees' "Good Times" album. Courtesy Rhino Records.)

This week, Al, Allan, Steve and Ken react to the news and discuss the opening of Ringo's summer All-Starr Band tour, the death of Muhammad Ali and his connection to the Beatles, and more. Be sure to send us your comments because we'd love to hear them at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. 

Ken, Steve, Al and Allan discuss the Wings Over America tour, which marked its 40th anniversary this year. Also on the docket for discussion in this episode: the Paul McCartney Mastertapes interview on the BBC and what Paul really said in it. As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. And thanks for listening.