Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show

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. 

This week, Allan, Steve, Ken and Al pay tribute to George Martin's 90th birthday on Jan. 3 and talk about his work with the Beatles, both with the group and solo. Also, a discussion of the Beatles music arriving at the streaming services such as Spotify and Amazon Prime and what it all means. We'd love to hear your comments on our show. Send them to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. 

 

Ken, Al, Allan and Steve discuss the biggest events in Beatles year 2015 with special guest Darren DeVivo. What were your highlights of the year and what would you like to see in 2016? Email us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. 

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. 

Allan, Al and Steve (Ken absent) talk about the 50th anniversary of "Rubber Soul" with our very special guest author Candy Leonard ("Beatleness").  Send your thoughts and comments to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com.

 

Author Dave Morrell joins Steve, Al and Allan in talking about the latest volume of his memoirs, "1974: The Promotion Man New York City," with stories about the record business from the inside about John Lennon, Ringo Starr and others. 

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 

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. 

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.  

Kit O'Toole talks with Allan, Al, Ken and Steve about her new book, "Songs We Were Singing: Guided Tours Through the Beatles' Lesser Known Tracks."

 

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?

 

Steve, Ken, Allan and Al discuss the Shea Stadium anniversary and the stereo tracks that just surfaced, the lack of a 50th anniversary release, plus summaries of The Fest For Beatles Fans and Danbury Fields Forever. To send a comment, write thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com or tweet @thingswesaidfab.