Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show

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. 

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. 

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). 

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

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. 

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.  

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.

 

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. 

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. 

 

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."

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?

 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

 

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

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. 

Author Andrew Grant Jackson talks with Al Sussman, Ken Michaels and Steve Marinucci about why 1965 was such a landmark year for rock 'n' roll and the Beatles.

 

Allan Kozinn, Al Sussman, Steve Marinucci and Ken Michaels, plus regular guest Darren DeVivo give their rundown for the best solo albums by Paul McCartney and George Harrison. 

 

  

Ken, Allan, Al, Steve and regular guest Darren DeVivo give their favorite John and Ringo solo albums, plus we do a tribute to Lennon engineer Dennis Ferrante.