Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show

Things We Said Today #174 - Fantasy show, part 2 -- Who should Paul McCartney work with?

 

We pick up where we left off in Things We Said Today #173 (which you can listen to before you listen to this show) as Al, Allan, Ken and Steve exchange ideas on who they would like to see Paul McCartney, the only Beatle we didn't discuss on the previous show, work with. Got an idea of your own or a comment on our show? Send it to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. As always, you can always find this show on iTunes and YouTube. (On YouTube, search "Things We Said Today Beatles Radio"). Have a great Things We Said Today day! 

Things We Said Today #171 - The best Beatles covers (and no Mrs. Miller!)

This week, Al, Ken, Allan and Steve give their picks for their favorite Beatles covers, both on individual songs and albums. If you know the guys (and we do!), you won't be surprised that some of the choices are eclectic and, well, very interesting. And we promise they aren't Mrs. Miller. Want to join in the discussion? Send your favorite Beatles covers to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. You can also hear this show on Podbean and iTunes.

 

Things We Said Today #169 - Our favorite Beatlesque songs and groups

This week, Ken, Steve, Allan and Al discuss Beatlesesque music and groups through the years like Badfinger. (By agreement, we didn't mention Badfinger because their inclusion was so obvious. But we mention a lot of others.) Got any you want to add? Email us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. We'd love to hear yours. 

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 #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 #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 #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 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 #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 #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 #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. 

Things We Said Today #140 - Andrew Grant Jackson and why 1965 was music's best year

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.

 

Things We Said Today #139 - Rick Glover on stage with Paul McCartney

Rick "Fans on the Run" Glover talks about what it's like being on stage with Paul McCartney, as he was in Columbia, South Carolina on June 25. You can read more about it on Beatles Examiner. We really want to hear from you! Send your comments on the show to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com.  (Photo by Jennie Swenton.)

Things We Said Today #136 - We just can't "Let It Be" ...

For the 45th anniversary of the release of "Let It Be," Al Sussman, Steve Marinucci, Ken Michaels and Allan Kozinn discuss the album, the movie, the legacy of the movie and the album, and how the film should be released on DVD.

 

Things We Said Today #135 - Laurence Juber!!!

In a very special interview, Al Sussman, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Steve Marinucci talk to former Paul McCartney and Wings guitarist Laurence Juber about his latest album, "Fingerboard Road." Laurence also gives some insight into his guitar techniques. 

Things We Said Today #133 - Analyzing McCartney's "Tug of War"

Steve, Al, Allan and Ken plus regular contributor Tom Frangione take a hard look at the Paul McCartney album "Tug of War." Just how good is it?