Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show

255: Things We Said Today #255 - We examine George Harrison's "All Things Must Pass" album

This week, Allan, Ken and Steve take a look back at George Harrison's "All Things Must Pass" album, its music and history. We also take a look at some of the latest Beatles news. As always, we welcome your thoughts about what you think about this episode of the show or any other episode. You can send your comments to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page and comment there, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab or catch us each on Facebook and give us your thoughts. And we thank you very much for listening. You can hear and download our show on Podbean and iTunes and stream us through the Tune In Radio app and from our very own YouTube page.  Our shows appear just about every week. Please be sure and write a review of our show on our iTunes page. If you subscribe to any of our program providers, you'll get first word as soon as a new show is available. We don't want you to miss us. And thank you very much for your continued support. Our download numbers have been rising steadily each week as more people discover us and it's all because of you! So we thank you very much for supporting us. (Photo copyright Apple Records.)

 

Things We Said Today #254 - Roll Up for the Magical Mystery Tour!

This week, Steve, Allan and Ken look back at the release of both the film and the album "Magical Mystery Tour," its history of release as a film, the different formats of its audio releases, how some of the outtakes left out could have improved the film had they been used and the film and album's significance in Beatles history. Plus we look at recent Beatles news, including the upcoming changes and touring dates for Ringo and his All-Starr Band. As always, we welcome your thoughts about what you think about this episode of the show or any other episode. You can send your comments to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page and comment there, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab or catch us each on Facebook and give us your thoughts. And we thank you very much for listening. You can hear and download our show on Podbean and iTunes and stream us through the Tune In Radio app and from our very own YouTube page.  Our shows appear just about every week. Please be sure and write a review of our show on our iTunes page. If you subscribe to any of our program providers, you'll get first word as soon as a new show is available. We don't want you to miss us. And thank you very much for your continued support. Our download numbers have been rising steadily each week as more people discover us and it's all because of you! So we thank you very much for supporting us. 

 

 

 

Things We Said Today #253 - All the Beatles news we can fit in a single show!

On the latest show, TWST's Ken, Allan, and Steve run down all of the Beatles news of the last few weeks that we can fit in a single show, including our thoughts on the upcoming release of the Beatles Christmas messages, Ringo Starr and the All-Starr Band's new video of "Yellow Submarine," the recent Record Store Day releases, the new Weeklings Christmas singles and David Cassidy's friendship with John and Yoko. As always, we welcome your thoughts about what you think about this episode of the show or any other episode. You can send your comments to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab 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. Subscribe to our show on our iTunes page and please write a review. Be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week. And we're now available through the Tune In Radio app. Be sure to subscribe to one of our providers to get the first word on when a new show is available. And thanks for your support. Our download numbers have been rising each week and it's because of you! So we thank you very much for supporting us. 

 

Things We Said Today #252 - Mark Lewisohn!

On this episode, Allan, Ken and Steve are very proud to present our special guest Mark Lewisohn on the occasion of the publication of the extended version of "The Beatles: All These Years: Tune In" in the United States. Mark discusses the writing and editing process that went into the book, some of the revelations in it and the upcoming books in the series.  Please be sure to let us know what you think about this episode of the show or any other episode. You can send your comments to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab 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. Subscribe to our show on our iTunes page and please write a review. Be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week. And we're now available through the Tune In Radio app. Be sure to subscribe to one of our providers to get first word on when a new show is available. And thanks for your support. Our download numbers have been rising each week and it's because of you! So we thank you very much for supporting us. 

 

 

Things We Said Today #251 - Joey Molland on the music and story of Badfinger

This week, Steve, Ken and Allan welcome very special guest Joey Molland of Badfinger, who's currently doing a series of shows featuring playing the complete Badfinger "Straight Up" album. Joey talks the story of Badfinger, and working with George Harrison and Todd Rundgren on the "Straight Up" album, and much more. Please be sure to let us know what you think about this episode of the show or any other episode. You can send your comments to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab 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. Subscribe to our show on our iTunes page and please write a review. Be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week. And we're now available through the Tune In Radio app. Be sure to subscribe to one of our providers to get first word on when a new show is available. And thanks for your support. Our download numbers have been rising each week and it's because of you! So we thank you very much for supporting us. 

Things We Said Today #250 - Beatles historian Bruce Spizer and a tribute to Fats Domino

Renowned Beatles historian Bruce Spizer joins your TWST hosts Allan Kozinn, Ken Michaels and Steve Marinucci to remember the late great Fats Domino, who was a big influence on the Beatles. Bruce, who is from New Orleans, talks about seeing Fats Domino in concert and the day the Beatles met their music idol. Please be sure to let us know what you think about this episode of the show or any other episode. You can send your comments directly to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab 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. Subscribe to our show on our iTunes page and please write a review. Be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week. And we're now available through the Tune In Radio app. Be sure to subscribe to one of our providers to get first word on when a new show is available. And thanks for your support. Our download numbers have been rising each week and it's because of you! So we thank you very much for supporting us. 

 

Things We Said Today #249 - Author David Bedford on 'Finding the Fourth Beatle'

This week, your Things We Said Today hosts Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Steve Marinucci welcome their special guest author David Bedford, who discusses his current project "Finding the Fourth Beatle,"  a comprehensive look at all those who led up to the choosing of Ringo Starr as the Beatles drummer. Please be sure to let us know what you think about this episode of the show or any other episode. You can send your comments directly to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab 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. Subscribe to our show on our iTunes page and please write a review. Be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week. And we're now available through the Tune In Radio app. Be sure to subscribe to one of our providers to get first word on when a new show is available. And thanks for your support. Our download numbers have been rising each week and it's because of you! So we thank you very much for supporting us

 

Things We Said Today #248 - How well have the Beatles preserved their legacy as a group?

This week, after tackling the legacies of the solo Beatles in TWSTs #245 and #246, your esteemed Things We Said Today hosts Steve Marinucci, Allan Kozinn and Ken Michaels turn their attention to the Beatles and how well they've preserved their legacy as a group. This week's show also has a tribute to Tom Petty, and our usual weekly report of other recent Beatles news. Please be sure to let us know what you think about this episode of the show or any other episode. You can send your comments directly to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab 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. Subscribe to our show on our iTunes page and please write a review. Be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week. And we're now available through the Tune In Radio app. Be sure to subscribe to one of our providers to get first word on when a new show is available. And thanks for your support. Our download numbers have been rising each week and it's because of you! So we thank you very much for supporting us.

 

 

 

Things We Said Today #247 - John Lennon birthday special - our five favorite John songs not singles

This week, we pay a tribute to the Oct. 9 birthday of John Lennon with a special show in which the TWST lads Allan Kozinn, Ken Michaels and Steve Marinucci pick their favorite Lennon songs that weren't singles. (That means leaving out songs such as "Imagine," "Power to the People" and "#9 Dream.") What did we pick? Tune in and find out. We also talk about the passing of Tom Petty, which was a breaking news story while we were taping TWST #246, and go through some other Beatles news. And please be sure to let us know what you think about this episode of the show or any other episode. You can send your comments directly to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab 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. Subscribe to our show on our iTunes page and please write a review. Be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week. And we're now available through the Tune In Radio app. Be sure to subscribe to one of our providers to get first word on when a new show is available. And thanks for your support. Our download numbers have been rising each week and it's because of you! So we thank you very much for supporting us. (Photo: Capitol Records)

Things We Said Today #246 - Preserving the Beatles legacy, part 2 -- George Harrison, Paul McCartney

In a follow-up to Things We Said Today #245 in which we discussed how John and Ringo's solo Beatles legacies have been preserved, we turn to George Harrison and Paul McCartney in part 2. We also talk about the latest Beatles news, including the early reports on the day we taped the show about Tom Petty's health. Be sure to let us know what you think about this episode of the show or any other episode. You can send your comments directly to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab 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. Subscribe to our show on our iTunes page and please write a review. Be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week. And we're now available through the Tune In Radio app. Be sure to subscribe to one of our providers to get first word on when a new show is available. And thanks for your support. Our download numbers have been rising each week and it's because of you! So we thank you very much for supporting us.

 

Things We Said Today #245 - Preserving the Beatles legacy, part 1 - John and Ringo

This week, Steve, Allan and Ken begin the first in a series of programs discussing how well the Beatles are preserving their legacy, both as a group and as solo artists, evaluating the releases of John Lennon and Ringo Starr. Plus we bring you up-to-date on the latest Beatles news from around the globe including our throughts on the "What Goes On" demo being sold on eBay and Ken reviews another Paul McCartney concert. Be sure to let us know what you think about this episode of the show or any other episode. You can send your comments directly to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab 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. Subscribe to our show on our iTunes page and please write a review. Be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week. And we're now available through the Tune In Radio app. Be sure to subscribe to one of our providers to get first word on when a new show is available. And thanks for your support. Our download numbers have been rising each week and it's because of you! So we thank you very much for supporting us.

 

Things We Said Today #244 - Films about the Beatles part 1, McCartney concert report, What Goes On demo

This week, your TWST hosts Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Steve Marinucci discuss three Beatles-related films that didn't star them, but were about them -- "Backbeat," "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" and "The Rutles." Also on this week's agenda: Ken reviews seeing Paul McCartney and we also have a report on the early version of "What Goes On" coming up for auction. Be sure to let us know what you think about this episode of the show or any other episode. You can send your comments directly to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab 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. Subscribe to our show on our iTunes page and please write a review. Be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week. And we're now available through the Tune In Radio app. Be sure to subscribe to one of our providers to get first word on when a new show is available. And thanks for your support. Our download numbers have been rising and it's because of you! So we thank you very much for supporting us.

 

Things We Said Today #243 - We review Ringo's new "Give More Love" album, Giles Martin interview

This week, your esteemed TWST hosts Steve, Allan and Ken give their reviews of Ringo's brand new "Give More Love" album. Also, this week, we feature clips of Steve's interview with Giles Martin about the recent "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" reissue in which Giles talks about the whole project and why "Carnival of Light" and "Only a Northern Song" weren't included. And we discuss some news items, including the unreleased George Harrison song just auctioned, the upcoming Dhani Harrison tour and the new "It Was 50 Years Ago Today" DVD just out. Be sure to let us know what you think about this episode of the show or any other episode. You can send your comments directly to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab 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. Be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week. And we're now available through the Tune In Radio app. Be sure to subscribe to one of our providers to get first word on when a new show is available. And thanks for your support. Our download numbers have been rising and it's because of you! So we thank you very much for supporting us.

Things We Said Today #242 - Kenneth Womack on the life of Sir George Martin

This week, your TWST hosts Ken, Allan and Steve welcome Kenneth Womack, Dean of the Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Monmouth University, where he also serves as Professor of English. Ken is also the author of the first book in a multi-volume series on the life of Sir George Martin. The first book is titled "Maximum Volume: The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin (The Early Years: 1926-1966)." Be sure to let us know what you think about this episode of the show or any other episode. You can send your comments directly to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab 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. Be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week. And we're now available through the Tune In Radio app. Be sure to subscribe to one of our providers to get first word on when a new show is available. And thanks for your support. Our download numbers have been rising and it's because of you! So we thank you very much for supporting us.

Things We Said Today #241 - Vivek J. Tiwary on the life and legacy of Brian Epstein

This week, your TWST hosts welcome their very special guest Vivek J. Tiwary, author of "The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story," to discuss Brian Epstein, his life, both public and private, his legacy in the world of popular music, and the latest news about the limited-run TV series about Epstein he's involved with. As always, be sure to let us know what you think about this episode of the show or any other. You can send your comments directly to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab 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. Be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week. And we're now available through the Tune In Radio app. Be sure to subscribe to one of our providers to get first word on when a new show is available. And thanks for your support. Our download numbers have been rising and it's because of you! So we thank you very much for supporting us. 

Things We Said Today #240 - Beatles connections to Jerry Lewis, Glen Campbell, other Beatles news

This week, the TWST guys Ken, Allan and Steve discuss the Beatles connections in the lives of Jerry Lewis and Glen Campbell. and also talk about other recent Beatles news. As always, be sure to let us know what you think about this episode of the show or any other. You can send your comments directly to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab 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. Be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week. And we're now available through the Tune In Radio app. Be sure to subscribe to one of our providers to get first word on when a new show is available. And thanks for your support. Our download numbers have been rising and it's because of you! So we thank you very much for supporting us. 

 

Things We Said Today #239 - The Beatles and Bob Dylan with special guest author Harold Lepidus

This week, Steve, Ken and Allan talk about the Beatles and their relationship to Bob Dylan with Harold Lepidus, author of "Friends and Other Strangers: Bob Dylan Examined," a collection of his columns written as the Bob Dylan Examiner. We'll also discuss some of the latest Beatles news.  As always, be sure to let us know what you think about this episode or any other. You can send your comments directly to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab 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. Be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week. And we're now available through the Tune In Radio app. Be sure to subscribe to one of our providers to get first word on when a new show is available. And thanks for your support. Our download numbers have been rising and it's because of you! So we thank you very much for supporting us. 

Things We Said Today #238 - Beatles Not For Sale -- our favorite bootlegs

This week, Allan, Steve and Ken give their choices for their favorite Beatles bootlegs and how some of them have been so significant in the Beatles world.  We also review some of the latest Beatles news.  As always, be sure to let us know what you think about this episode or any other. You can send your comments directly to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab 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. Be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week. And we're now available through the Tune In Radio app. Be sure to subscribe to one of our providers to get first word on when a new show is available. And thanks for your support. Our download numbers have been rising and it's because of you! So we thank you very much for supporting us.

 

Things We Said Today #237 - Paul McCartney's music for movies

This week, Ken, Allan and Steve look at the music Paul McCartney has written for films. These would include "The Family Way," "The Magic Christian" and many others. They also talk about some of the latest Beatles news.  As always, be sure to let us know what you think about this episode or any other. You can send your comments directly to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab 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. Be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week. And we're now available through the Tune In Radio app. Be sure to subscribe to one of our providers to get first word on when a new show is available. And thanks for your support. Our download numbers have been rising and it's because of you! So we thank you very much for supporting us.

 

Things We Said Today #236 - Lennon-McCartney meet 60 years ago, Ringo birthday and new album, Paul on tour

This week, Steve, Ken and Allan look back at the meeting of John Lennon and Paul McCartney that took place 60 years ago, its simplicity and significance. We also talk about Ringo celebrating his birthday and announcing his new album, and Paul going back on tour. As always, be sure to let us know what you think about this episode or any other. You can send your comments directly to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab 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. Be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week. And we're now available through the Tune In Radio app. Be sure to subscribe to one of our providers to get first word on when a new show is available. And thanks for your support. Our download numbers have been rising and it's because of you! So we thank you very much for supporting us.