Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show

Things We Said Today #205 - Desert Trip report with Rick Glover, also Bobby Vee, Bob Dylan, Russian Ringo's Greatest Hits

We have a full plate on the show this week, starting with special guest Rick Glover on his experience at Desert Trip 1 when Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Roger Waters, The Who, The Rolling Stones and Neil Young performed. Also on the bill: the passing of Bobby Vee, the Russian "Ringo Greatest Hits" album; and Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize. Send your thoughts on this or any of our shows to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catch us each on Facebook and give us your thoughts. And we thank you for listening to us and being so loyal. And you can also stream the show on our very own YouTube page. And please rate us on our iTunes page.  
 
 

Things We Said Today #204 - Lefty and Zeek from the Weeklings talk about their brand new Studio 2 album

This week, Ken, Allan, Al and Steve welcome Glen Burtnik and Bob Burger, Lefty and Zeek respectively from the Weeklings. The guys discuss their brand new soon-to-be released second album, "Studio 2," which was recorded in Studio 2 at Abbey Road Studios. The album includes four Beatles songs -- one from the Decca sessions and three they never released commercially. The recording sessions included some of the same equipment used by the Beatles. Send your thoughts on this or any of our shows to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catch us each on Facebook and give us your thoughts. And we thank you for listening to us and being so loyal. And you can also stream the show on our very own YouTube page. And please rate us on our iTunes page.  

Things We Said Today #203 - George Harrison in the 80s, 'The Lennon Report' review

This week, Steve, Allan, Ken and Al welcome special guest Kit O'Toole to discuss how George Harrison reinvented himself in the '80s. And Steve gives a review of the new movie "The Lennon Report," about the reactions of police, journalists and hospital workers the night Lennon was killed. We want to hear your comments about our show, both this one and others. Send your thoughts to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catch us each on Facebook and give us your thoughts. And we thank you for listening to us and being so loyal. And you can also stream the show on our very own YouTube page.

  

Things We Said Today #202 -- Celebrating 200 shows with four great moments from the past!!!

This week's show is a very special one as we celebrate our 200th show with a look back at some of our favorites picked by Ken, Steve, Allan and Al. As usual, we'd love to hear from you at our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catch us each on Facebook and give us your thoughts. And we thank you for listening to us and being so loyal. Stream us on our very own YouTube page.)  

Things We Said Today #200 -- "The Beatles: Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years"

This week, Ken, Al, Allan and Steve talk about "The Beatles: Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years" and also discuss "The Beatles at Shea Stadium" featurette shown only in theaters. Be sure and write to us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page or tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catch us each on Facebook and give us your thoughts. Thanks for listening!! (We're also heard on Fab4radio, WCPR1 and Pure Pop Radio and you can stream us on our very own YouTube page.) 

 

Things We Said Today #199 -- Beatles Live at the Hollywood Bowl reissue reviewed!

The TWST crew goes inside the new Beatles "Live at the Hollywood Bowl" album previewing what you'll hear, how it's different from the '77 release, and gives the definitive word on just how good it is. Be sure and write to us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page or tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catch us each on Facebook and give us your thoughts. Thanks for listening!! (We're also heard on Fab4radio, WCPR1 and Pure Pop Radio and you can stream us on our very own YouTube page.) 

 

Things We Said Today #198, Press To Play, Beatles Candlestick anniversary, more

This week, the four TWST co-hosts go deep on a discussion of Paul McCartney's "Press to Play" with Dr. Kit O'Toole, author of the "Deep Beatles" column and the book "Songs We Were Singing." Also on the docket this week: the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' last concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco and a review of a live performance of the Claypool-Lennon Delirium by Ken Michaels. You can write to us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page or tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catch us each on Facebook. Thanks for listening!! (We're also heard on Fab4radio, WCPR1 and Pure Pop Radio.) 

Things We Said Today #197 - The Fest, Hollywood Bowl CD thoughts and more

This week, Al Sussman talks about the just concluded Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans that featured appearances by Klaus Voormann and others. Allan Kozinn and Steve Marinucci preview the upcoming "Live at the Hollywood Bowl" CD, which they've heard. And the guys discuss the recent Paul McCartney interviews in Rolling Stone and the New York Times. As always, we want to hear from you. Write to us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our Facebook page or tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catch us each on Facebook. We want to hear from you! Thanks for listening!! (We're also heard on Fab4radio, WCPR1 and Pure Pop Radio.) (Photo courtesy MPL Communications.)

Things We Said Today #196 - The 50th anniversary of 'Revolver'

This week, Ken, Allan, Al and Steve talk about the Beatles "Revolver," its 50th anniversary and, of course, the music. As always, we want to hear from you. Write to us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our Facebook page or tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catch us each on Facebook. We want to hear from you! Thanks for listening!! (We're also heard on Fab4radio, WCPR1 and Pure Pop Radio.)

Things We Said Today #195 - Tom Frangione, Shea and Hollywood Bowl news

This week, we have a full house plus as Tom Frangione joins Allan, Al, Ken and Steve as we take apart the news that the Shea Stadium Beatles footage will be in theaters with the Ron Howard "Eight Days a Week" movie and also look further into the news of the Beatles Hollywood Bowl release. As always, we want to hear from you. Write to us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our Facebook page or tweet us at @thingswesadfab. Or catch us each on Facebook. We want to hear from you! Thanks for listening!! (We're also heard on Fab4radio, WCPR1 and Pure Pop Radio.)

Things We Said Today #194 - Kit O'Toole, Hollywood Bowl LP, more Beatles LOVE

Kit O'Toole, author of "Songs We Were Singing," a in-depth study of Beatles songs, joins Steve, Ken and Al (Allan is away) to talk about how John and Yoko used advertising practices in selling peace. We also discuss the announcement of the new Beatles Hollywood Bowl album, and talk more on the Beatles LOVE 10th anniversary in Las Vegas. 

Things We Said Today #193 - LOVE 10th Anniversary in Las Vegas, Paul's Fenway Park concert

On this week's show, Allan and Steve talk about the events at the 10th anniversary festivities for the Beatles' LOVE show at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas on July 14, and Ken talks about seeing Paul McCartney in Boston at Fenway Park on July 16. 

Things We Said Today #192 - Pure Pop Radio's Alan Haber

Alan Haber, the man behind the station Pure Pop Radio (one of the affiliates of Things We Said Today) talks about his unique station and the music it features. 

Things We Said Today #191 - Chuck Gunderson interview, passing of Scotty Moore

This week, Al, Ken, Allan and Steve are joined by author Chuck Gunderson ("Some Fun Tonight!"), who discusses the Beatles' American tour of 1966 and how things had changed from 1964 and 1965 for them. Also on the docket is the passing of Elvis Presley guitarist Scotty Moore and how Moore and Elvis Presley's work influenced the Beatles. Send us your thoughts on this show at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com  We'd love to hear from you. And you can find the show on podbean, YouTube and iTunes. 

Things We Said Today #190 - Paul's aging voice; the Beatles' inner circle and more

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. 

Things We Said Today #185 - McCartney, Dylan, Brian Wilson, Mark Lewisohn

Allan, Ken, Al and Steve begin this week's episode by following up on last week's interview with Philip Norman and giving opinions about the book "McCartney: The Life," then give some thoughts about the Mark Lewisohn - Conan O'Brien interview, and the connections of Bob Dylan and Brian Wilson with the Beatles. As always, we'd love to hear from you at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. 

Things We Said Today #184 - Author Philip Norman

This week, Allan, Al, Ken and Steve talk to Philip Norman, author of the newly published "Paul McCartney: The Life," who talks about his new book and looks at McCartney's life and career. (And don' forget you can hear the show Thursdays and Fridays on WCPR1, Saturdays and Sundays on Fab4Radio and also on PowerPopRadio, plus YouTube and iTunes.)

Things We Said Today #183 - Gary Jacob of Abbey Road on the River

This week, Steve, Allan, Al and Ken welcome Gary Jacob, organizer and producer of the Abbey Road on the River Beatles festival making his first appearance on "Things We Said Today." Gary talks about the history of the event and gives some great behind-the-scenes insight into how it works. And with this week's show, we're adding a new affiliate WCPR. (Their website is http://www.wcpr1.com). On WCPR, you can hear the show for the first time at 9 p.m. ET Thursdays, then repeating 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Fridays, live on iTunes and on demand beginning on Saturdays. We're also on Fab4Radio.com and PurePopRadio.com. 

Things We Said Today #182 - "Kisses on the Bottom," the death of Prince

On this week's show, Al, Allan, Ken and Steve first discuss the news of the deaths of three famous musical talents, Prince, Lonnie Mack and Billy Paul, and their relationship to the Beatles. The guys also spar about whether their opinions have changed about Paul McCartney's "Kisses on the Bottom," released in 2012. As always, we we'd love to hear what you think. Send your comments and suggestions for future shows to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. We love hearing from you. And thanks for making us part of your week. 

Things We Said Today #181 - McCartney Starts One On One Tour plus Wilburys, The Fest and more

This week, Allan, Al, Ken and Steve look at the beginning of Paul McCartney's One On One Tour with a report from Steve, who saw the first show in Fresno, California. Plus we talk about the new Traveling Wilburys streaming and other news items. We'd love to hear what you think. Send your comments and suggestions about future shows to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. We love hearing from you. And thanks for making us part of your week. (Image copyright MPL Communications Ltd.)