Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show

The TWST gang Ken, Al, Allan and Steve dig open the new Paul McCartney "Flowers in the Dirt" deluxe reissue that was recently released and we discuss what listeners can expect. And there's so much to cover that it took us two shows to cover it all and this is only the first one! As always, we want to hear from you on what you think about the new set and the 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 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. 

On the day the new "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" 50th anniversary sets were announced, Allan, Steve, Ken and Al got together and discussed their reactions to the big news. Did the Beatles did get it right this time? Listen and find out our thoughts. And we want to hear 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. 

 

This week, Al, Steve, Allan and Ken welcome former Paul McCartney and Wings guitarist Laurence Juber, who discusses his new album, "LJ Can't Stop Playing the Beatles!," his guitar technique and working with Paul McCatney in a very revealing interview. Also this week, we discusses the news about Ringo's 2017 tour plans and the passing of John Lennon friend Pete Shotton. 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.

 

This week, Allan, Steve, Al and Ken pay tribute to two music people with Beatles connections. One is Chuck Berry, whose influence on the Beatles (and many others) shaped rock 'n' roll. The other is Tommy LiPuma, the man who produced Paul McCartney's "Kisses On the Bottom," which won a Grammy Award. 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.

 

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.

 

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.)

 

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. 

 

This week, Allan, Ken, Steve and Al welcome our very special guest Denny Seiwell, who talks about his years working with Paul McCartney and tells some very interesting stories you probably have never heard before. He'll be among those in attendance March 3 to 5 at the Fest for Beatles Fans 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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. 

 

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. 

 

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. 

 

 

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. 

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. 

 

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. 

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.)