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Things We Said Today #160 - The 20th anniversary of The Beatles Anthology

Ken, Al, Allan and Steve celebrate the 20th anniversary of "The Beatles Anthology"  TV broadcast by looking back at the TV show, the book and the CDs. 

Things We Said Today #159 - Remembering Andy White and more on 'Beatles +1 with Tom Frangione

Tom Frangione joins Al, Steve and Ken this week for a remembrance of drummer Andy White, who subbed for Ringo on some early tracks, including "Love Me Do," and who Tom knew through appearances at past Beatles fan events. We also talk a little more about the new "Beatles +1" DVD and CD. 

Things We Said Today #158 - "Beatles 1+" -- analysis and opinion

Allan, Al, Ken and Steve discuss and analyze the new "Beatles 1+" release, with our opinions on the quality of the videos the and the new mixes (and details on just what new sounds can be heard). 

Things We Said Today #157 - Listening to the Beatles on the radio

Steve, Allan, Al and Ken remember the days when the Beatles were on the radio and how it helped make their success in America 

Things We Said Today 156 - "Lennonology" With Chip Madinger

This week, Allan, Steve, Ken and Al talk with Chip Madinger, author of "Lennonology," an exhaustive resource on the lives of John Lennon and Yoko Ono that has just released its first of three volumes. 

Things We Said Today #155 - The McCartney reissues "Tug of War" and "Pipes of Peace"

Allan Kozinn, Al Sussman, Ken Michaels, Steve Marinucci and special guest Tom Frangione analyze the brand new Paul McCartney reissues "Tug of War" and "Pipes of Peace," what's in them and what not and should have been and how good are they? Send your comments to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. 

Things We Said Today #154 - Lennon tributes, new Mark Lewisohn interview, more

Ken, Allan, Al and Steve discuss the latest Beatles news with reports on the events for John Lennon's birthday, Mark Lewisohn's new interview and more. Send your comments to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com.  

Things We Said Today #153 - Kit O'Toole, author of "The Songs We Were Singing"

Kit O'Toole talks with Allan, Al, Ken and Steve about her new book, "Songs We Were Singing: Guided Tours Through the Beatles' Lesser Known Tracks."

 

Things We Said Today #152 - Chuck Gunderson, author of "Some Fun Tonight!"

Steve, Al, Ken and Allan talk to Chuck Gunderson, author of the incredible "Some Fun Tonight!," about the Beatles U.S. tours especially the ones 50 years ago in 1965. We'd love to have your comments. Email us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com.

 

Things We Said Today #151 - The Beatles greatest miracles

Allan, Ken, Al and Steve make their picks for the best musical miracles done by the Beatles in their years as a group. Got one of your own? Email it to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. 

Things We Said Today #150 - The new Beatles "1" DVD

Al, Allan, Ken and Steve discuss the big news of the new Beatles "1" DVD and the remastered/remixed Beatles "1" CD, their initial reaction on the day the news was announced and what it all means. 

 

Things We Said Today #149 - Looking over Ringo Starr's career, part 1

Allan, Ken and Steve (no Al this week) look at the early part of Ringo Starr's solo career and evaluate his albums though "Vertical Man."

Things We Said Today #148 - George Harrison's Dark Horse album and should McCartney announce his concerts differently?

This week, Ken, Allan, Al and Steve analyze George Harrison's "Dark Horse" album and the news of new McCartney concerts -- is the few-at-a-time announcement of new shows in the interest of fans?

 

Things We Said Today #147 - Roundup: Shea Stadium anniversary and stereo tracks, The Fest, Danbury Fields

Steve, Ken, Allan and Al discuss the Shea Stadium anniversary and the stereo tracks that just surfaced, the lack of a 50th anniversary release, plus summaries of The Fest For Beatles Fans and Danbury Fields Forever. To send a comment, write thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com or tweet @thingswesaidfab. 

Things We Said Today #146 - Keith Richards/Stones vs. Beatles (with Michael Lynch)

Keith Richards' statement about Sgt. Pepper being "rubbish" along with a comparison of the Stones' whole career to that of the Beatles is discussed in a cage match with Stones (and Beatles) fan Michael Lynch and co-hosts Steve Marinucci, Allan Kozinn, Al Sussman and Ken Michaels. Will Michael survive? Talk to us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. 

Things We Said Today #145 - Charles Rosenay on 2015 Danbury Fields Forever

Special guest Charles Rosenay talks about the upcoming Danbury Fields Forever 2015 on August 15 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Beatles at Shea Stadium, and also discusses the best moments of his past Beatles tours. 

Things We Said Today #144 - Cilla Black/Will there be another Beatles?

Al, Ken, Allan and Steve talk about the passing of Cilla Black and her significance to the Beatles story, plus discuss the question of whether there ever could be another Beatles. 

Things We Said Today #143 - Mark Lapidos

Steve, Ken, Al and Allan talk with Mark Lapidos, founder of the Fest for Beatles Fans about the upcoming Chicago Fest and highlights of past fests, including a few stories you may not be aware of. Send your comments to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com.

 

Things We Said Today 142 - The Beatles at Shea Stadium with author Dave Schwensen

Dave Schwensen, author of "The Beatles at Shea Stadium" and "The Beatles in Cleveland," talks with Allan Kozinn, Ken Michaels,, Al Sussman and Steve Marinucci about the 1965 concert that is celebrating its 50th anniversary and reveals some little known facts about it he's uncovered. Send comments about the show by writing thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com

Things We Said Today #141 -- Ringo's 75th birthday, Paul's Esquire interview and more

Ken, Al, Allan and Steve discuss Ringo's recent 75th birthday event and Paul McCartney's cover interview in Esquire where he talked about several topics, including how people have looked at John Lennon since his death.