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Things We Said Today #222 -- Fest for Beatles Fans Wrap Up with Tom Frangione

This week, Al, Ken and Steve (minus an absent Allan) discuss the highlights of the just-completed Fest for Beatles Fans in Jersey City with special guest and friend of the show Tom Frangione. Tom and Al both worked at the Fest and talk about what happened (and who showed up as a surprise guest). And be sure to tell us your thoughts on this show (or any others). You can send them 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. Don't forget, you can also always stream the show from our very own YouTube page. And we invite you to please write a review of our show on our iTunes page. Be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week. Or better yet, subscribe to our iTunes, Podbean or YouTube pages and get notified when a new show is waiting for you.

 

Things We Said Today #221 - What is each Beatle's best solo career accomplishment?

This week, in answer to a listener request, Allan, Al, Steve and Ken give their views on what fans will best remember about each Beatle's solo career. It's not as easy a question as you might think. Come up with your own, then hear our answers on this week's show. And de sure to tell us your thoughts. You can send them 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. Don't forget, you can stream the show from our very own YouTube page. And we invite you to please write a review of our show on our iTunes page. And be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week. Or better yet, subscribe to our iTunes, Podbean or YouTube pages and get notified when a new show is waiting for you.  (Photo copyright Apple Corps. Ltd.)

 

Things We Said Today #220 - Piers Hemmingsen, author of 'The Beatles in Canada'

This week, Steve, Allan, Al and Ken are joined by author Piers Hemmingsen, author of the first of a projected two-volume set of books called "The Beatles in Canada" that tells the complete story of the Beatles' record releases and popularity there. Be sure to tell us your thoughts on our show. You can send them 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. Don't forget, you can stream the show from our very own YouTube page. And we invite you to please write a review of our show on our iTunes page. And be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week. Or better yet, subscribe to our iTunes, Podbean or YouTube pages and get notified when a new show is waiting for you. 

 

Things We Said Today #218 - Mark Lapidos of the Fest For Beatles Fans

This week, Al, Ken, Allan and Steve welcome Mark Lapidos, founder and director of the Fest for Beatles Fans, who talks about the upcoming NY Metro show coming up March 3 to 5 at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City. Be sure to tell us your thoughts on our show. You can send them 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. Don't forget, you can stream the show from our very own YouTube page. And we invite you to please write a review of our show on our iTunes page. And be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week.

 

Things We Said Today #217 - We take a trip 'Somewhere in England' and more

This week, Al, Allan, Ken and Steve take a closer look at another Beatles solo album. This time it's "Somewhere In England," and on to join in on the discussion is Kit O'Toole.  Be sure to tell us your thoughts on our show. You can send them 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. Don't forget, you can stream the show from our very own YouTube page. And we invite you to please write a review of our show on our iTunes page. And be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week.

 

Things We Said Today #216 -- The Beatles' turning points, McCartney lawsuit

Allan, Al, Steve and Ken are joined by special guest Kit O'Toole in discussing the Beatles' turning points, both career and musical. Also discussed is the news about Paul McCartney's lawsuit against Sony/ATV. Be sure to tell us your thoughts on our show. You can send them 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. Don't forget, you can stream the show from our very own YouTube page. And we invite you to please write a review of our show on our iTunes page. And be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week. And we're giving away copies of the single-disc Blu-ray of "The Beatles: Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years" to three lucky listeners. Send your name and address to our gmail address above. (If you entered the earlier contest and didn't win, you're already in this one.) Deadline for entries is Jan. 31. 

 

Things We Said Today #215 - The best Beatles books and the death of Magic Alex with special guest Brad Hundt

The TWST guys Allan, Steve, Al and Ken are joined by Brad Hundt in discussing their choices for the best Beatles books. Also this week, we discuss the death of Alexis Mardas, aka Magic Alex. We want to hear your thoughts on our show. You can send them 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. Don't forget, you can stream the show from our very own YouTube page. And we invite you to please write a review of our show on our iTunes page. 

 

Things We Said Today #214: We choose the best of the Beatles singles records

This week, Allan, Ken, Al and Steve give their picks of the very best Beatles singles and the reasons why for their choices. Also, we announce the two winners of the deluxe Blu-rays of "The Beatles: Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years" and ... we announce a new contest!

As always, we want to hear your thoughts on our show. You can send them 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. Don't forget, you can stream the show from our very own YouTube page. And we invite you to please write a review of our show on our iTunes page. 

 

 

Things We Said Today #213 - Beginning the New Year 2017

This week, the TWST guys kick off 2017 with a look at those who left us in 2016, including, most recently, Allan Williams and Sam Leach, and also look ahead to 2017 with Paul McCartney's first concert dates. 

As always, we want to hear your thoughts on our show. You can send them 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. Don't forget, you can stream the show from our very own YouTube page. And we invite you to please write a review of our show on our iTunes page. 

Things We Said Today #212 - The best Beatles stuff of the year and wishlist for next year with special guest Kit O'Toole

Allan, Ken, Al and Steve are joined by Kit O'Toole in our annual rundown of the best Beatles items of the year and a wishlist for 2017. We also remind you that the deadline for the Christmas contest to win one of two copies of the deluxe Blu-ray of "The Beatles: Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years" is Dec. 25. So get those entries in. (U.S. addresses only, please.) 

And we want to hear your thoughts on this or any of our other shows. You can send them 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. Don't forget, you can stream the show from our very own YouTube page. And we invite you to please write a review of our show on our iTunes page. 

 

Things We Said Today #211 - Were the Beatles musical innovators after Sgt. Pepper?

The TWST gang returns this week to debate a topic of whether the Beatles, who it's acknowledged were musically innovative up to the "Revolver" and "Sgt. Pepper" albums, kept that innovation up on the later albums. We also discuss some news, including the death of another musician, Greg Lake.

And be sure and stay tuned to the end of the show for a very special announcement on how you can win one of two copies of the Deluxe Blu-ray edition of "The Beatles: Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years."

As we always do, we want to hear your thoughts on this or any of our other shows. You can send them 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. You can also stream the show on our very own YouTube page. And we invite you to write a review of our show on our iTunes page. 

 

Things We Said Today #210 - Remembering George Harrison

On this edition of "Things We Said Today," Allan, Steve, Al and Ken look back at the career of George Harrison for the 15th anniversary of his passing. Steve also brings you up-to-date on some Beatles news. As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts on this or any of our other shows. You can send them 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. You can also stream the show on our very own YouTube page. And we invite you to write a review of our show on our iTunes page.

 

 

 

Things We Said Today #209 - We review the brand new The Beatles: Eight Days a Week DVD with special guest Tom Frangione

This week, Al, Allan, Steve and Ken are joined by Tom Frangione of Beatle Brunch, a frequent show guest, to give a full analysis of the new "The Beatles: Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years" DVD, both the movie and the special features included on the deluxe edition. Please be sure to 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 write a review of our show on our iTunes page.

 

Things We Said Today #208 - What has Apple Corps done right/Leon Russell

This week, Steve, Ken, Al and Allan are joined by author Kit O'Toole as we discuss what the Beatles' Apple Corps has done right through the years. We also pay tribute to the great Leon Russell. Please be sure to 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 write a review of our show on our iTunes page.

 

Things We Said Today #207 - A look back at John Lennon's Imagine album with Lennonology author Chip Madinger -- and a big book announcement!

This week, we look back at the recording of John Lennon's "Imagine" album with Chip Madinger, author of the Lennon solo music project "Lennonology - Strange Days Indeed" and the Beatles solo compendium "Eight Arms To Hold You." The show also features the first announcement by Madinger and Allan Kozinn of a brand new book series on the music of Paul McCartney. Madinger and Kozinn discuss the book in an interview on Beatles News Insider.  Please 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 write a review of our show on our iTunes page. (Cover photo copyright Apple Corps Ltd.)

 

 

 

Things We Said Today #206 - The Beatles and politics, new Paul McCartney song

This week, in a timely topic we look at the Beatles and their brushes with politics through the years both as a group and as solo artists. Also, this week, we review Paul McCartney's new song "In the Blink of An Eye" which was done for the forthcoming soundtrack of "Ethel & Ernest."  As always, you can 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 write a review of our show on our iTunes page. It helps give the show more visibility.   

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.)