Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show

Things We Said Today #168 - Black artists' influence on the Beatles

This week, Ken, Alan, Al and Steve discuss how Beatles music was influenced by black musicians like Fats Domino and Chuck Berry. We'd love to hear your comments. Please email them to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com or you can post them on our YouTube page. And thanks for listening!

Things We Said Today #167 - Author Anthony Robustelli / David Bowie

On this week's "Things We Said Today," Steve, Ken, Allan and Al welcome their special guest, author Anthony Robustelli, who talks about his book, "I Want to Tell You: The Definitive Guide to the Music of the Beatles, Volume 1: 1962 - 1963." We also discuss the breaking news that day of the death of David Bowie and his connections to the Beatles. We'd love to hear your comments. Please email them to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com or you can post them on our YouTube page. And thanks for listening!

Things We Said Today #166 - "Gone Troppo," The Beatles and Elvis, Robert Stigwood

On this week's very full show, Alan, Ken, Al and Steve compare the careers of the Beatles and Elvis Presley, review George Harrison's album "Gone Troppo" and discuss the news of the death of Robert Stigwood and his connection with the Beatles. We'd love to hear your comments. Email thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. 

Things We Said Today #165 - George Martin's 90th birthday, Beatles now on streaming services

This week, Allan, Steve, Ken and Al pay tribute to George Martin's 90th birthday on Jan. 3 and talk about his work with the Beatles, both with the group and solo. Also, a discussion of the Beatles music arriving at the streaming services such as Spotify and Amazon Prime and what it all means. We'd love to hear your comments on our show. Send them to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. 

 

Things We Said Today #164 - The Year in Review with Darren DeVivo

Ken, Al, Allan and Steve discuss the biggest events in Beatles year 2015 with special guest Darren DeVivo. What were your highlights of the year and what would you like to see in 2016? Email us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. 

Things We Said Today #163 - The Beatles celebrate Christmas

On this holiday show, Ken, Al, Allan and Steve discuss the music of the Beatles made for the Christmas season, including the Beatles Christmas messages. 

Things We Said Today #161 - Author Dave Morrell goes inside the record business

Author Dave Morrell joins Steve, Al and Allan in talking about the latest volume of his memoirs, "1974: The Promotion Man New York City," with stories about the record business from the inside about John Lennon, Ringo Starr and others. 

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 #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 #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.