When They Was Fab: Electric Arguments About the Beatles
Alle afleveringen
315 afleveringen, van nieuw naar oud
-
2023.09 The Rutles Archaeology (Review)
27 februari 2023 · 1 uur 4 min
The WTWF guys are firmly in that "easy listenin' mode" this week with our review of "The Rutles Archaeology". How well did Neil Innes manage (artistically) with a second dip into the world of the pre-fab four, and does anyone know where Sony Studios is located? Tune-in and find out. Lees meer
-
2023.08 The Rutles (Soundtrack Review)
20 februari 2023 · 1 uur 7 min
During ten days in 1977, Neil Innes, Rikki Fataar, Ollie Halsall, John Halsey and Andy Brown recorded twenty+ songs that would last a lunchtime. No time for trousers, but plenty of laughs and maybe a poignant comment or two about the boxing kangaroo's. Lees meer
-
2023.07 LennoNYC (Documentary Review)
13 februari 2023 · 1 uur 18 min
Jon and I sit down to review the 2010 documentary "LennoNYC" (aka: Lennon NYC). Lots of interviews, lots of fairly rare footage, a bit of surprisingly candid Yoko Ono, but does it deliver on the stated objective. Hint: "Does Exactly what it says on the tin" may be stretching things. Also a bit of chat about the new single featuring Ringo on drums, Louise Harrison and speculation concerning the announced McCartney/Wings documentary. Lees meer
-
2023.06 Spot The Looney (George Harrison For Friends)
6 februari 2023 · 1 uur 6 min
George Harrison was quite generous with his talents - not just for friends and relatives, but associates and "friends of friends" as well. Kristof Engelhardt has been chasing such recordings for thirty years, most recently in "The Beatles Fully Uncovered." https://www.amazon.com/Beatles-Fully-Uncovered-Kristofer-Engelhardt/dp/1897350619. The George Harrison corner of that square can be filled in with "Spot the Looney" from FLO records, and we go through some of our favorites from the set, and the enirety of one of the discs. Lees meer
-
2023.05 Allan Kozinn (The McCartney Legacy, pt.2)
30 januari 2023 · 1 uur 4 min
Part two of our chat with Allan Kozinn (co-author of "The McCartney Legacy" with Adrian Sinclair). Lots more chat about Wings, Thrillington, Bruce McMouse and other oddities from the RAM era. THIS is pure McCartney.
-
2023.04 Allan Kozinn (pt.1)
23 januari 2023 · 1 uur 3 min
Part 1 of our discussion with Allan Kozinn, co-author (with Adrian Sinclair) of "The McCartney Legacy: Volume 1, 1969-1973". Some might describe this book as "Everything you wanted to know about Sir Macca, but was afraid to ask", but that would be inaccurate, as Allan has asked plenty of Paul when he got the opportunity to speak with him several times during "the Kozinn era" at the New York Times. Lees meer
-
2023.03 If These Walls Could Sing The Music of Lennon and McCartney
16 januari 2023 · 1 uur 9 min
This week we look at the 1965 Granada television special "The Music of Lennon and McCartney". Peter Sellers, Billy J. Kramer, The Beatles and a thingie which is not too terribly fiendish. We close out with some additional thoughts on Mary McCartney's "If These Walls Could Sing", which is getting a lukewarm reception from the public at large. Lees meer
-
2023.02 Two of Us (2000 TV movie)
9 januari 2023 · 1 uur 15 min
What do "Benny and Joon", "Mad Men" and 1976 (the year) have in common? The VH-1 television movie "Two of Us", which featured two of the leads from those projects in a fictionalized version of what happened when John Lennon and Paul McCartney hung out one evening, and Lorne Michaels (on the then new "NBC's Saturday Night") made an offer to four guys - "The Beatles." Lees meer
-
2023.01 Wrapup of 2022
2 januari 2023 · 1 uur 1 min
We start 2023 by looking back to 2022. The Revolver box set, Paul and Ringo tours and more! Happy New Year to everybody listening, and thank you for downloading each week and offering up your support.
-
2022.r52 Unforgettable and other Christmas Messages
26 december 2022 · 1 uur 13 min
Merry Christmas everybody! This week, Jon and I talk "Unforgettable" (aka "Paul's Christmas Message"), the Beatles Christmas disks and the finances at Apple.
-
2022.b04 Toppermost of the Poppermost - November 1962
23 december 2022 · 51 min
Episode 2 of Toppermost of the Poppermost! November 1962. More "Love Me Do", Helen Shapiro, Frank Ifield (and Iris Caldwell), The Beach Boys and more. Please like, subscribe, review and give both WTWF and Toppermost five-start ratings on Apple podcasts or your provider of choice. Only one more episodes will be included on the "When They Was Fab" feed. Lees meer
https://zencastr.com/z/nn_rpxPS
-
2022.r51 The Beatles at the Beeb (Lord Reith, Disc 5)
19 december 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
Disc five of Lord Reith's "Live at the BBC" series. Three of the four "Pop Goes The Beatles" episodes on this virtual disc were recorded in a single day. Join us as we discuss several incredible performances by Ringo, a performance of that new single "She Loves You", and their guests The Shadows, The Hollies, The Swinging Blue Jeans and Russ Sainty. As always, Rodney Burke, Jon Stone and me too. Lees meer
-
2022.r50 A Year of Get Back (Part 2)
12 december 2022 · 1 uur 6 min
Part two of our look at a year of "Get Back". A bit of discussion on the theatrical screening of the rooftop show, a bit more pondering on the future of the Blu-Ray, and lots more chat covering the book (Apple Studios to January 31 and beyond).
-
2022.b03 Toppermost of the Poppermost - October 1962
6 december 2022 · 52 min
Episode 1 of Toppermost of the Poppermost! "Love Me Do", Elvis, Buddy, Chris Montez and more. Please like, subscribe, review and give both WTWF and Toppermost five-start ratings on Apple podcasts or your provider of choice. Only two more episodes will be included on the "When They Was Fab" feed. Lees meer
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/toppermost-of-the-poppermost/id1656605625
-
2022.r49 A Year of Get Back (Part 1)
5 december 2022 · 55 min
Thanksgiving 2022 brought "The Beatles Get Back" to the world. Not just the monumental three-part documentary from Peter Jackson, but also the book, the SuperDeluxeEdition CD set, the streaming rooftop concert and eventually the unenhanced DVD/Blu-Ray set. This week and next we look all of these, the different ways things play between each unique set of media, and compare the book transcription to the Nagras we have had for "All These Years." Lees meer
-
2022.r48 McCartney Singles, RIngo’s new video and more!
28 november 2022 · 54 min
A look into the world of the singles from McCartney, Wings and more along with some thoughts on Ed Rudy, Ken Mansfield and Ringo's latest. In a most un-Thanksgiving mode, we may be a little down on the Liverpool Lads (not the real ones), feet (comma, Ringo's), Freedom (the song), a Wonderful Christmastime (Jon only), and "Peace and Love" (as an overused sentiment in Ringo's lyrics). Lees meer
-
2022.b02 Toppermost of the Poppermost Episode 0 (trailer)
27 november 2022 · 14 min
A new project from Ed Chen, Kit O'Toole and Martin Quibell. We all know the Beatles dominated the charts in both the UK and US through the sixties, but what of the others. John Lennon described the Beatles as "being in the crow's nest". This new show will look at those that influenced them, the bands they knew, toured and work with and how those songs sat alongside the Beatles own progress. Subscribe soon, but all 2022 episodes will appear in our collective feeds. Lees meer
-
2022.r47 Revolver SDE Pt.4 (Sessions Two)
21 november 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
We'd like to be ... under the sea ... in a Yellow Submarine, with you. Week four of our look at the Revolver Super Deluxe Editions. This week, sessions disc two. Picking up from Disc One last week, we discuss even more "And Your Bird Can Sing" through to "She Said, She Said", and wonder how song choices were made by Giles, The Beatles and UMe. Lees meer
-
2022.r46 Revolver SDE Pt.3 (Sessions One)
14 november 2022 · 1 uur 9 min
Continuing our deep dive into the Revolver Super Deluxe Edition, this week we go into the first Sessions disc. Lots of "Love You To" and "Got to Get You Into My Life", but also both sides of the single ("Rain" at the original speed!), "Doctor Robert" and "And Your Bird Can Sing." While we always want more, this is a nice selection of new, interesting and important material. Lees meer
-
2022.r45 Revolver SDE Pt. 2 (Kit O’Toole, Lonnie Pena)
7 november 2022 · 1 uur 15 min
Part two of our look at the Revolver SDE. Kit O'Toole and Lonnie Pena return for our dive into the album proper (both the new remix and the mono).
-
2022.r44 Revolver SDE Pt. 1 (Kit O’Toole, Lonnie Pena)
29 oktober 2022 · 55 min
The first part of the WTWF view of Revolver. This week: The book, the cover, assorted memories of the era and the EP. Coming soon - part 2 - the album proper.
-
2022.43 Ringo Starr on ”Saturday Night Live”, December 8, 1984.
24 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 8 min
Live, from New York! No, not those guys. Not those other guys either. It's Lonnie Pena and me, and we are not even "live on tape". In this show, we travel back to a Saturday Night thirty Eight years ago, when we were invited to see Ringo being sold at a Sotheby's-alike, acting as the foil for Ed Grimley, and engage in "The Pajama Game" with Barbra in Fernando's Hideaway. Lees meer
-
2022.r42 In Your Mind - The Infinite Universe of Yoko Ono (Madeline Bocaro)
17 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
An hour with author Madeline Bocaro. Her Book? "In Your Mind - The Infinite Universe of Yoko Ono." Madeline has unique insight into the life and art of Yoko Ono, and ultimately those are the things she delivers in her book, and gives us a taste of in this show! Lees meer
-
2022.r41 John Lennon’s Jukebox
10 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 5 min
John Lennon took a portable jukebox filled with some of his favorites on the road with him. After Ringo left Tittenhurst, the KB Discomatic found its way to the world, and is detailed in a documentary and 2-CD set. This week we look at their look at what could be described as "John Lennon's iPod." 80-songs, but nowhere near portable enough for your pocket! Lees meer
-
2022.r40 An Alternate US tour in 1966 (or 1967).
3 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
Another bit of alternate (but not too alternate) history. What if the Beatles 1966 tour of the US were delayed, either by circumstances or choice. The Beatles sit down with Brian, determined not to repeat what just happened in the Philippines. How do they accomplish this, and what songs would they choose for the resulting tour? Tune in and hear our opinions! Lees meer
-
2022.r39 Take a sad song ... and sing it. ”EP3” and ”Jude”
26 september 2022 · 55 min
As the Revolver box (followed by the holiday season) sit on the horizon, both Ringo and Julian have released new music. Ringo fired up Rocabela west, and finished this cycle of 3 EPs (likely to be followed up by the collection as a "full release". Julian, meanwhile has a shiny new one-record deal with BMG, dusted off some old songs, wrote some new ones and put "Jude" out into the world. Tune in to hear what Jon and I think about this. Is it a Revolver Amuse-Bouche, or good releases on their own? Lees meer
-
2022.r38 Darin Murphy on ”The No. 9 Orchestra”, touring with Rundgren and Denny (and more), and Revolver
19 september 2022 · 1 uur 13 min
Friend of the show Darin Murphy returns to chat with us about the "Number Nine Orchestra" (and Austin's annual Lennon Birthday show), touring with Todd Rundgren, Christopher Cross, Denny Laine, Joey Molland and others, and Revolver past, present and future! Lees meer
-
2022.r37 Lennon Politics -- Power to the People, Right On!
12 september 2022 · 59 min
This week we investigate the politics of John Lennon. We all know about "All You Need Is Love", "Give Peace a Chance", and "Imagine" but what of "Power to the People" and "Angela"? The ambiguity in "Revolution" (out ... in) would be reflected in his friends, associates and to a certain extent his actions in the late sixties and early seventies, until settling on his own path. Lees meer
-
2022.r36 -- Preview of the 32nd (Austin, Tx) John Lennon Birthday Tribute
5 september 2022 · 1 uur 9 min
Jon and I are joined by Stephen Doster and Randy Miller, two of the figures behind the return of the annual "John Lennon Birthday Tribute" on October 9 at 3TEN ACL Live in Austin. Their band, The #9 Orchestra is a group of accomplished musicians from Austin, Texas who ‘come together’ annually to pay tribute to the music of John Lennon and the Beatles. This year, 2022, will mark the 32th year they have celebrated this Austin tradition. They will perform their 32ND Annual John Lennon Birthday Tribute on October 9,th John’s birthday, at the 3TEN ACL Live theater in beautiful downtown Austin. Lees meer
-
2022.r35 The Long and Winding Road (Documentary Review)
29 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
Following on from the crossover, Jon and I take a deep dive into the "Long and Winding Road" Documentary (or at least the version that has managed to walk out of Apple). Very much the bones of Documentaries to come, ranging from "Compleat Beatles" to "Eight Days a Week", "Get Back" and its own offspring - "The Beatles Anthology". Cross your eyes, and you'll drop into the Rutles-verse as well. Lees meer
-
2022.r34 Mal Evans on KCSN (recorded live from the Fest. Kit O’Toole, Kenneth Womack)
22 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 14 min
Jon (remotely) and I are joined by Queen of All Beatles Media Kit O'Toole, Ken Womack, and an audience of tens at the Fest for Beatles fans to close out the podcast portion of the 2022 Chicago Fest. Our topic: Mal Evans in 1975. Mal appeared at the 1975 Fest (second on the bill to Sid Bernstein), worked on (and more or less completed) the draft of his book, produced Joey Molland's new band Natural Gas and appeared a couple of times on Cal State Northridge radio to start his promotional tour. Lees meer
(Recorded Sunday, August 14, 2:30 at the Fest for Beatles Fans, Chicago Illinois).
-
2022.r33 Speed Round 2. (Martin Quibell)
15 augustus 2022 · 54 min
Martin returns for speed round, part 2. A lot of diversions, but in a good way! More Broad Street Chat, Beatles Ballads and thoughts on the rise and fall of George Harrison's solo career.
-
2022.b02 News and Fest Preview (Kit O’Toole and Andy Nicholes)
10 augustus 2022 · 42 min
Bonus episode! Kit O'Toole (Queen of All Beatles Media), Andy Nicholes (2Legs) and I sit for a preview of our panels, podcasts and presentations at the 2022 Chicago "Fest for Beatles Fans". Also, the news so we don't get too far behind when our regular programming continues! Lees meer
-
2022.r32 The Beatles and India (review)
8 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
Namaste! This week we take a dive into the film "The Beatles and India", based in part upon the book "Across the Universe" by Ajoy Bose. There's more to it than sitars and the Maharishi!
-
2022.r31 The Beatles at the BBC - disc four - July 1963
1 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
The Beatles had a big month in July of 1963 (and they had a lot of big months)! Radio, recording and stage shows - usually multiple things on any single days. We start in on the recently renewed "Pop Go the Beatles" (11 more shows), and the other radio performances from the month. Rodney Burke too! Lees meer
-
2022.r30 Good Ol Freda (Review)
25 juli 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
Freda Kelly and Ryan White crowdsourced a film telling the story of the Beatles fan club secretary and her decade-plus with Brian Epstein and the Beatles over a decade ago. This week we review the film and consider its place in the canon and whether it continues to hold up. Lees meer
-
2022.r29 Building a Better Broad Street (or not)
18 juli 2022 · 1 uur 8 min
Question: Did you think about asking George to be in the film? Lees meer
Paul: No. But because Ringo’s in it and I’m in it, it implies that maybe George ought to have been in it, too. The truth is, he’s not a ham. I don’t think he’s got any ambitions in front of the camera. He was the least keen to be acting in A Hard Day’s Night and Help. Before The Complete Beatles, we were going to put our own version together. The definitive story of the Beatles, and George was the least keen to even be involved. He’s more interested in being behind the camera. And he happened to be out of the country anyway.
-
2022.r28 I Buried Paul (A Novel) -- Bruce Ferber, Joe Refano.
11 juli 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
I am joined this week by author and television writer/producer Bruce Ferber to discuss his new book, "I Buried Paul." Ever wondered what the real life of "Tribute Beatles" is like? Bruce describes a (fictional) McCartney-alike in his new novel. We are also joined by his original inspiration, Joe Refano (Billy J. Kramer, The Monkees) who is sometimes John Lennon in his Beatles band "The Liverpool Shuffle". Lees meer
-
2022b01_Peace_and_Love
7 juli 2022 · 10 min
You know the drill! If you are out to lunch, or just thinking about podcasts, fire this up at 11:56 AM local time, and we will all be part of Ringo's 82nd birthday "Peace and Love" celebration!
-
2022.r27 Speed Round -- Martin Quibell
4 juli 2022 · 1 uur 3 min
Speed round! Julian Lennon's newly released material. The ever present public reception of Paul McCartney through the years, and how it differed on either side of "the pond." Can Paul be considered as prolific as Prince? We close on Paul's recent headlining gig at Glastonbury. Lees meer
-
2022.r26 A Day in Their Life -- Kit O’Toole, Lonnie Pena, Eric Howell
27 juni 2022 · 1 uur 13 min
The King Mixer joins the Queen of all Beatles media and Lonnie Pena himself as we discuss his podcast/audio drama "A Day in Their Life." A brand new (yet also classic) way of sitting down and considering the history of the Fab Four.
-
2022.r25 Paul McCartney’s Got Back Tour 2022 - Lonnie Pena, Kit O’Toole
20 juni 2022 · 1 uur 8 min
Lonnie Pena and Kit O'Toole join us as we wrap-up coverage on Paul McCartney's "Got Back" tour. Not quite a birthday episode (although the momentous 80th is mentioned), but certainly one which celebrating the man, his life, and maybe a little bit of Chris Holmes and Ticketmaster too! Lees meer
-
2022.r24b— The Making of Sgt. Pepper (1992) — sideB -- Hollow Hand
13 juni 2022 · 51 min
Thirty years ago, the Beatles celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sgt. Pepper with a South Bank special on the making of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Paul, George, Ringo, George Martin and even Brian Wilson. This week we dive deeped into Pepper proper, and wonder if the "She's Leaving Home" and "Getting Better" segments remain on the cutting room floor somewhere. Look for part one, also available now! Lees meer
-
2022.r24a -- The Making of Sgt. Pepper (1992) --- side A
13 juni 2022 · 49 min
Thirty years ago, the Beatles celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sgt. Pepper with a South Bank special on the making of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Paul, George, Ringo, George Martin and even Brian Wilson. We look back at the special, the isolated tracks, what was missing and how things have changed. Look for part two, also available now! Lees meer
-
2022.r23 John, Paul, George and Ringo do covers!
6 juni 2022 · 59 min
A look at the covers of John, Paul, George and Ringo. All without one mention of "Rock Island Line", which all four of them did as solo artists in one form or another. Which is your favorite? Least? Jeff Lynne and his shaggy hair manage to get namechecked TWICE! Lees meer
-
2022.r22 The Songs Lennon & McCartney Gave Away.
30 mei 2022 · 1 uur 6 min
In 1979, EMI (via their "budget label" Music For Pleasure/mfp) recycled and expanded an idea launched nine years previously as "The Stars Sing Lennon & McCartney"). This week: the songs, the artwork and what was skipped in favor of "I'm the Greatest." Lees meer
-
2022.r21 Julie Taymors Across the Universe (Erika White)
23 mei 2022 · 1 uur 20 min
Jon and I are joined by Erika White (of BC the Beatles) for a look the 2007 Julie Taymor film "Across the Universe". A feast for the eyes and ears. A lot of people like it, and a lot of people don't. Which of these categories do we fall in? (hint: we live up to the subtitle) Which category do you fall in? Let us know! Lees meer
-
2022.r20 The Beatles at the BBC - disc three - June 1963 - July 1963
16 mei 2022 · 57 min
We continue our look at the collected "Beatles at the Beeb" (Lord Reith 2021 edition) with disc three. Shows two, three and four in the "Pop Go the Beatles" series, and a couple of other appearances from the months around Paul's birthday. In addition to talking about the shows we chat a bit about the "Spanish Holiday", Paul's 21st and Lee Peters making Ringo older a month before his time. Lees meer
-
2022.r19 New (The Album)
9 mei 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
Nine years ago Sir Paul emerged from "Kisses on the Bottom" with his next studio album "New." Paul listed his inspiration as events ranging from the early 1960's, through to the present day. Would this album keep "Hear Music" going, and Sir Paul fans rolling into the aisles of Starbucks? Lees meer
-
2022.r18 Dark Horse Tour -- Martin Quibell
2 mei 2022 · 1 uur 10 min
Martin Quibell (co-host P2 Podcast Blues) joins the show this week for a look at the 1974 "Dark Horse" tour from 1974. After an exhausting month finishing some records and rehearsing the band, George Harrison's voice was in no condition for two months of regular shows (sometimes twice daily) across the United States. The frustrations mounted, but it wasn't all bad. The band was invited to visit the White House (with Harry Harrison alongside), and the ache of Pattie would be replaced by newfound love Olivia Arias. Lees meer