Baby You Can Rate My Song

Eleanor and Tony discuss Paul’s recent media onslaught and a surprise selection of Beatles’ cover songs (that’s songs THE BEATLES covered, not Beatles songs covered by others).  Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify . See here for the "Understanding McCartney" Youtube series. Want to join the ride and rate these bad boys yourself? Shoot us a...

The four lads show the world that they're more than a fad, one George rises, another falls, and the Paul McCartney obsession reaches a boiling point. These Beatles guys are pretty good. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify . "Paperback Writer" "Penny Lane" "Piggies" See here for the NYT article on Dylan and Lennon&ap...

This episode features the biggest disparity in scores in the history of the podcast, the debut of Tony's long-awaited Cartman impression, Lead Belly, and Lonnie Donegan. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify . "Oh! Darling" "Old Brown Shoe" "One After 909" "Only a Northern Song" Want to join the ride and rat...

Tony and Eleanor go halfsies on research with two trailblazing John songs, a controversial Paul number, and Ringo's second (and final) song. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify . "Not a Second Time" "Nowhere Man" "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" "Octopus’s Garden"  For more on the life of Jimmy Scott, see this great S...

As countless couples have experienced across time and space, a discussion of Bob Dylan leads to marital strife. Does anyone buy calendars at Meijer except Boomers and Beatles fans? When will George Harrison finally speak out against British colonialism? And will Tony be able to catch the end of the Pistons game? Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify ....

Tony and Eleanor dig into a platter of Paul with a slice of Lennon. 4 M's, but will they say mmmm? Tune in to find out. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify . "Martha My Dear" "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" "Mean Mr. Mustard" "Michelle" For more background on Martha the dog and heartwarming pics, check out...

Tony and Eleanor ring in the holiday season with a Beatles fantasy movie casting and a name-that-song competition.  A deep dive into the LOTR saga can be found here on How Did This Not Get Made podcast. The famed Jack White vid can be found here . Happy holidays, everyone! Want to join the ride and rate these bad boys yourself? Shoot us a message at bycrmspod@gmail.com to get a copy of our spreads...

Tony and Eleanor dive into a bevy of info on some biggies: the first Beatles single, the first George song focused around Indian instrumentation, a well-known Lennon classic (that's definitely NOT about drugs), and the titular song to Paul's avant garde movie idea (not JUST about drugs.) Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify . "Love Me D...

We recap our experience seeing Paul live at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on 10/08/2025. Check out the setlist on YouTube and Spotify . Our normal programming will resume in 2 weeks! Want to join the ride and rate these bad boys yourself? Shoot us a message at bycrmspod@gmail.com to get a copy of our spreadsheet.  Loving the pod -- or think our ratings are rubbish? We want to hear from you! L...

Tony clears up allegations made in the last episode, Abbey Road's toiler paper is unraveled, and George finally gets his time to shine. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify . "Little Child" "Long, Long, Long" "Lovely Rita" See here for the excellent Producing the Beatles episode on the Beatles' use of the varisp...

Tony and Eleanor accidentally talk about "Let It Be" for the whole ep. Additional topics include One Battle After Another, the Beatles industrial complex, and the role of music in social movements. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify . See here for the article we reference on the Beatles and leftist politics (paywalled, give us a holler if...

Tony and Eleanor return from their break with a celebrity guest and a truly stacked roster of late-era Beatles songs. It's the longest episode yet, featuring a McCartney impression showdown and a shocking revelation about Tony's past. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify . "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" "I Will" &quot...

In a very special episode, Tony and Eleanor reveal the lads’ halftime scores, respond to messages from BYCRMS listeners, and welcome back a fan favorite guest. The song journey will resume October 8th — keep an eye on your feeds! Want to join the ride and rate these bad boys yourself? Shoot us a message at bycrmspod@gmail.com to get a copy of our spreadsheet.  Loving the pod -- or think our rating...

Tony and Eleanor are joined by an old buddy to discuss a Ringo vocal, a George joint, and some 50-50's (including a big, big boy). Topics of discussion include Akira Kurosawa, Franz Liszt, and trail mix. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify . "I've Just Seen a Face" "I Wanna Be Your Man" "I Want To Hold Your Hand&quo...

Tony and Eleanor explore a peculiar Harrison contribution, mid-60’s Lennon love songs, and Paul and John’s final 50-50 effort. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify . "It's All Too Much" "It's Only Love" "It Won't Be Long" "I've Got a Feeling" ** Special request for our listeners -- we're...

Eleanor takes a turn in the listening chair while Tony assumes his post as leader of the podcast. They explore George's second tune and a debate between Paul and John about primary songwriting credit for an iconic song. Plus: some unexpected score differentials. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify . "I Need You" "In My Life"...

Tony and Eleanor pay tribute to Brian Wilson and round out the “I’m” songs with a discussion of the Beatles’ sleepiest tunes.  Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify . "I’m Happy Just To Dance With You" "I'm Looking Through You" "I'm Only Sleeping" "I’m So Tired" Want to join the ride and rate these bad...

A dear friend joins Tony and Eleanor to share strong takes, a fun Beatles origin story, and his insider perspective as a touring drummer. Buckle up for many a detour and lots of Bob talk. Wild ride! Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify . "I’ll Get You" "I'm A Loser" "I'm Down" "I Me Mine" Want to join...

Tony and Eleanor continue trudging through the "I" songs, hitting a "no Paul" wall. What will they make of Macca's return? Plus: Toast makes a full GI recovery. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify . "If I Needed Someone" "I'll Be Back" "I'll Cry Instead" "I'll Follow The Sun&q...

Tony and Eleanor follow the alphabetical song order to a weirdly specific place: John songs from 1964. They explore: Did the Beatles invent feedback? Is one of these songs worse than "Hold Me Tight"? Plus: Some fodder for the McLennon community. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify . "I Call Your Name" "I Don't Want To Sp...

Tune in for a surprising change-up in Tony and Eleanor's tried-and-true podcasting formula, not without conflict. Several movies are discussed as well as the once in a lifetime talent of Tom Jones. Plus: Who really was the Eggman? Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify . "Hey Jude" "Hold Me Tight" "Honey Pie" "I A...

Tony and Eleanor break down 4 distinctive songs, reveal a major development in the Beatles’ hotness debate, and desperately plead for the BYCRMS global audience to get in touch. Plus: Tony takes a stand against monarchical governments. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify . "Her Majesty" "Here Comes the Sun" "Here, There and E...

Returning from their break, Eleanor and Tony explore some heavy hitter "H" songs. Just wait until you hear where the lads got their crazy titles from this time. Plus: Is "Happiness is a Warm Gun" a drug song? Did Paul invent heavy metal? And what does the Manson family have to do with it? Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify . &quo...

A trio of "good" songs, a big disagreement, and a provocative comparison of Paul McCartney and LeBron James. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify . "Good Day Sunshine" "Good Morning Good Morning" "Good Night" "Got to Get You Into My Life" Want to join the ride and rate these bad boys yourself? Shoot us...

Tony's audio engineer brother Daniel joins the pod to explain why those stereo mixes sound so bad, the still underrated contributions of George Martin, and the mystery of the bouzouki. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify . "Getting Better" "Girl" "Glass Onion" "Golden Slumbers" Want to join the ride and ra...