Garry Abbott

The Big Beatles and 60s Sort Out

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Musician brothers Paul and Garry Abbott discuss and rank their favourite Beatles and 60s records. The first three seasons covered everything Beatles, including the core catalogue, the movies and extras, and even the 70s solo singles. In season 4 they looked at the wider musical landscape by ranking all the UK 60s Number 1s, and continue to do this in Series 5 with the US Number 1s. Please enjoy and keep in touch on Blue Sky using @bigbeatlessortout.bsky.social or Instagram @big_sort or email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail.com

Author

Garry Abbott

Episodes

Now and Then Special Episode 20.11.2023 1:20:55

Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out. In this special episode we (again) complete our task of ranking all the core Beatles catalogue releases, by scoring 'Now and Then' for music, production and lyrics and seeing where it lands in the series 1 table! We also have a chat about the new Red and Blue album releases and compilations in general. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know...

The World of John and Yoko Special! 30.10.2023 1:14:42

Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out. In this special episode we look at the 1969 BBC documentary, 'The World of John and Yoko'. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail. Com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Garry's new album, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 'Rusty Old World' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Give My Regards To Broad Street Movie Special! 25.09.2023 1:29:36

Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out. In this special episode we look at Paul McCartney's 1984 movie 'Give My Regards To Broad Street'. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail. Com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Garry's new album, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 'Rusty Old World' ⁠...

The RINGO 1978 TV SPECIAL Special! 17.07.2023 1:15:48

Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out. In this special episode we look at the 1978 Ringo TV special! If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail. Com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Garry's new album, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 'Rusty Old World' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is out now on CD and digital download! List...

Series 3 Episode 30: Rock Titanium and The Pseudonyms 19.06.2023 1:23:43

Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. Having almost finished the chart, this week we cover 2 leftover Wings songs and then look at some Pseudonym releases during the decade as a little bit of post series bonus for you! If you are enjoyi...

Series 3 Episode 29: Series 3 Round Up and Q & A (Version) 22.05.2023 1:15:51

Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. We have more or less finished now, and this would be the round up episode, had Paul not forgot two songs that we will cover in a bonus ep soon, and one song that we cover in this! If you are enjoyin...

Season 3 Episode 28: Maybe Give Country Early Soily Wheels? 08.05.2023 1:33:02

Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail. Com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Garry's n...

Series 3 Episode 27: You Gave Easy Instant Zoo Country 01.05.2023 1:23:33

Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail. Com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Garry's new...

Series 3 Episode 26: Beatles On Tour! Holiday Bonus 24.04.2023 28:13

Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Due to holidays, this is a special little episode to cover a week when Paul will be/is/has been off galavanting on the East coast so we've decided to have a little bonus chat about holidays and Beatles! We will be back next week with the penultimate episode in the series 3 charts! If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on...

Series 3 Episode 25: Let Lord Love No No Moon 17.04.2023 1:28:34

Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at ⁠⁠⁠BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail. Com⁠⁠⁠ Garry has a short...

Series 3 Episode 24: A Head Ballet Bonus 10.04.2023 55:58

Welcome to The Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3. Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. Except in the episodes where we don't - like this one! Garry has been away on holiday and so he's left Paul minding the shop and he's sneaking out an episode of his Head Ballet podcast -...

Series 3 Episode 23: With A Beautiful Lady London Dream 03.04.2023 1:18:13

Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at ⁠⁠BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail. Com⁠⁠ Garry has a short s...

Series 3 Episode 22: Touch Wee Spin Car Games 27.03.2023 1:17:45

Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at ⁠BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail. Com⁠ Garry has a short sto...

Series 3 Episode 21: Big Beatles Bonus Time! 20.03.2023 1:06:32

Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. It's bonus week! Find out all you've ever wanted to know about our favourite beverages, our new psychic powers, how long it takes Garry to write his notes, and some ideas about series 4. We...

Series 3 Episode 20: Silly Soft Sea Devil Baby 13.03.2023 1:18:55

Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail. Com Garry's new album, 'Rus...

Series 3 Episode 19: Hey! Let Me Photograph Junior's World 06.03.2023 1:14:54

Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail. Com Garry's new album, 'Rus...

Series 3 Episode 18: Only Working Bangla Lamb Sir 27.02.2023 1:22:10

Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail. Com Garry's new album, 'Rus...

Series 3 Episode 17: Oh Live You Love Box 20.02.2023 1:20:56

Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail. Com Garry's new album, 'Rus...

Series 3 Ep 16: I Imagine The Boogaloo Man Crying 13.02.2023 1:21:42

Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail. Com Garry's new album, 'Rus...

Series 3 Episode 15: You're Getting Over Miss Cook 06.02.2023 1:09:46

Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail. Com Garry's new album, 'Rus...

Series 3 Episode 14: I Don't Mull Over Your Goodnight 30.01.2023 1:25:06

Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail. Com Paul's band, Good Grief...

Series 3 Episode 13: Woman, Don't You Snookeroo Enough True Love? 23.01.2023 1:19:08

Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail. Com Paul's band, Good Grief...

Series 3 Episode 12: Merry Ding Dong Wonderful Falling Rudolph! 21.12.2022 1:15:28

Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail. Com Paul's band, Good Grief...

Series 3 Episode 11: Liverpool University Interview with Cass Sunstein 14.12.2022 1:17:59

Welcome to a Big Beatles Sort Out Special Episode featuring a live interview with Professor Cass Sunstein. This event was hosted by Liverpool University Press (@LivUniPress), in conjunction with the Institute of Popular Music (@InstPopMusic) at the University of Liverpool and was presented by Dr Holly Tessler (@drhollytessler), the programme leader of the MA in Beatles, Music Industry and Heritage...

Series 3 Episode 10: Suffering Pure Deep Meat Wheels 05.12.2022 1:11:32

Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail. Com Garry is also a musicia...