My Favourite Beatles Song

Send us Fan Mail Steve Matteo, author of "Act Naturally: The Beatles on Film" and "Let It Be" from the 33 1/3 book series, talks about the Beatles’ iconic movie theme song Magical Mystery Tour. Steve’s work has been featured in The New York Times and Rolling Stone, and he’s written engaging liner notes and press releases for artists like The Kinks, Willie Nile, and Lee Scratch...

Send us Fan Mail In 1994, the three surviving Beatles worked on a John Lennon demo to create their first new song in 25 years, Free as a Bird. Writer and author Steve O’Brien discusses his love for arguably the most Beatle-y of Beatles songs.  Website: https://www.steveobrienwriter.com/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MrsSteveMOBrien Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveobrien1970/

Send us Fan Mail New episode! We get into a love groove with Vivek J. Tiwary, a mastermind in musical entertainment and the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Fifth Beatle. He shares his unique insights on the iconic Beatles song All You Need Is Love and its relevance to the story of Vivek’s hero, Brian Epstein. Website: https://thefifthbeatle.com/graphic-novel/ Twitter: https://twitte...

Send us Fan Mail Turn up your speakers, we're playing ‘She Said, She Said’ and delving into the magic with Dr Christine Feldman Barrett, author of A Women’s History of the Beatles. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/FeldmanBarrett Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-feldman-barrett-421145a3/ A Women’s History of the Beatles: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/womens-history-of-the-beatle...

Send us Fan Mail Strap in for a fab journey with Joe Kane, the one-man beat group powerhouse behind The Poppermost. Together we explore the chiming guitars and swinging beat of The Beatles’ classic I Feel Fine. Joe Kane on Bandcamp: https://thepoppermost.bandcamp.com Joe Kane on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ThePoppermost Joe Kane on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepoppermost/ Joe Kane on...

Send us Fan Mail Rob Williams writes for comics, TV and film. His credits include Suicide Squad, Superman, Amazing Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, Judge Dredd, Doctor Who, Star Wars and Indiana Jones. His first feature film is in production at the time recording.  Here he discusses his personal connection to Paul McCartney's beautiful acoustic ballad Blackbird. Website: http://www.robwilliamscomics....

Send us Fan Mail David Hepworth has been writing, speaking and broadcasting about music since the 1970s. David launched and edited some of the most important music magazines in the UK, including Smash Hits, Q, Mojo and The Word. He was a presenter on the BBC's The Old Grey Whistle Test and the TV anchor for Live Aid in 1985.  David Hepworth's books include 'Why the Beatles Were Unde...

Send us Fan Mail Richard D. Driver is the author of That Was Me: Paul McCartney’s Career and the Legacy of the Beatles. He is the Associate Professor of History at McLennan Community College, where he teaches courses in United States history. He discusses the stark, lyrically vivid ballad Eleanor Rigby and its timeless themes of loneliness and isolation. Richard's website: https://ppbkwriter....

Send us Fan Mail James Campion, author of Take a Sad Song, the Emotional Currency of Hey Jude, talks about the communal hymn that gave the Beatles their biggest hit single in America. Website: https://www.jamescampion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FearNoArt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jc.author Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamescampion/

Send us Fan Mail Daniel Rachel, musician and award-winning author of the Lost Album of the Beatles, talks about the proto-indie rock masterpiece, Rain.  Daniel's website: https://danielrachel.com The Lost Album of the Beatles by Daniel Rachel:  https://danielrachel.com/the-lost-album-of-the-beatles/ Daniel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanielRachel69 Daniel on Facebook: https://www.facebook...

Send us Fan Mail Guy Pratt has played bass with some of the biggest names in rock and pop, including Pink Floyd, Roxy Music, Iggy Pop, Madonna, Michael Jackson and Elton John. He discusses the Beatles song that 'opened Pandora's Box' for rock musicians, Day Tripper. Website: http://www.guypratt.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/guypratt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guy.pratt.of...

Send us Fan Mail Brad Elmore is the writer and director of The Wolfman’s Hammer, Bit and Boogeyman Pop. He discusses his love of the song that ‘kicked down the doors’ between rock and roll and all music that followed.  Brad's films: The Wolfman’s Hammer: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yjLWrxRlmXE&pp=ygUSV29sZm1hbuKAmXMgaGFtbWVy Bit: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8425034/ Boogeyman Pop: http...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Russ Moran from the Gamma Charge podcast is my guest to discuss The Beatles' sonic rollercoaster Helter Skelter.  We deep dive into the creation, cultural impact, and controversy surrounding The Beatles' iconic proto-thrash masterpiece. Gamma Charge podcast: https://sites.libsyn.com/403406 Gamma Charge Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gammachargehulkpodc...

Send us Fan Mail Sam Whiles is the host of Paul or Nothing, a podcast all about Paul McCartney. He discusses one of the Beatles' finest rock tunes, Hey Bulldog. Paul or Nothing podcast: https://mccartneypod.podbean.com Paul or Nothing blog:  http://www.paulmccartneypod.wordpress.com Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/McCartneyPod Sam on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Paul-or-Nothi...

Send us Fan Mail Trial lawyer and author Jay Bergen was John Lennon's trusted adviser during the Morris Levy litigation in the mid-1970s. He preserved the trial transcript and other related documents, and wrote about his time with John, in his book Lennon, the Mobster & the Lawyer - The Untold Story. In this episode he reminisces about his time with John Lennon and his love for the song H...

Send us Fan Mail Award winning author and journalist Ivor Davis accompanied the Beatles on their first tour of America in 1964. Later, he was present when they met Elvis and Bob Dylan. He reminisces about his time with the band and discusses the hit single and title song from their first movie, A Hard Day's Night. Ivor's website: https://www.ivordavisbooks.com Ivor on Facebook: https://w...

Send us Fan Mail Alan G. Parker is an multiple Emmy-nominated director of music documentary films, including It Was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper and Beyond. He is currently working on Borrowed Time, a feature documentary covering John Lennon's last ten years. Here he discusses one of the Beatles' enduring masterpieces, A Day in the Life. Follow Alan G Parker on Faceboo...

Send us Fan Mail Dafydd Rees is the author of the Beatles in 1963, a day by day account of an extraordinary 12 months in rock and roll history. Dafydd discusses the sumptuous harmonies and thrilling soulful melody of one of John Lennon's first and finest ballads, This Boy. Follow the substack to get monthly updates and material not included in the published book: https://beatles1963.substack....

Send us Fan Mail Gary Van Scyoc was the bass player and songwriter with Elephant's Memory, who played live and recorded with John Lennon and Yoko Ono in the early 1970s. He talks to host Tim Tucker about one of the Beatles' finest ballads, If I Fell. Find Gary Van Scyoc's recordings, books, lessons and merchandise: http://www.garyvanscyoc.com

Send us Fan Mail Jude Southerland Kessler is the author of a multi-volume Lennon biography. She discusses John's hymn to a love he lost forever, Yes It Is. Find all the books in Jude's biography series on John Lennon: https://www.johnlennonseries.com Follow Jude on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JudeKessler Follow Jude on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnLennonSeries

Send us Fan Mail Mark Cunningham is a music industry author, journalist and designer who got involved with Apple Corps during the Anthology project. In this episode he discusses one of the Beatles' most acclaimed pieces, the mighty Strawberry Fields Forever.

Send us Fan Mail Matt Howell is a podcaster, musician and co-host of the Werewolf by Night podcast. He discusses the intriguing and painful paean for a fictional dream partner, John Lennon's Girl from Rubber Soul. Hear Matt on the Werewolf by Night podcast: https://www.instagram.com/werewolf_by_night_podcast/ Listen to his band the Ex-Hustlers on Bandcamp: https://ex-hustlers.bandcamp.com/ Li...

Send us Fan Mail Jacob Balcom is a musician, DJ and co-host of the wonderful Werewolf by Night podcast. He discusses one of John Lennon's most passionate and intimate love songs, Don't Let Me Down.   Hear Jacob on the Werewolf by Night podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/werewolf-by-night-podcast/id1528913747 Listen to Jacob's album So Long Everybody on Bandcamp: https://...

Send us Fan Mail Dominic Pedler is a writer, journalist and musician. He is the author of The Songwriting Secrets of the Beatles, in which he reveals fascinating insights into the chords, melodies, harmonies, rhythms and arrangements of The Beatles' self composed songs. It's one of my all-time favourite Beatles books, and well worth a read for anyone interested in how the Beatles' s...

Send us Fan Mail Neville Marten is the editor of Guitar Techniques magazine. Since 1983 he has played guitar with Marty Wilde & the Wildcats, one of the first generation of British stars to play American rock and roll in the 1950s. Neville discusses the complex masterpiece from the Beatles' White Album, Happiness is a Warm Gun.  Tour dates for Marty Wilde & the Wildcats: https://marty...