Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show

This week, the TWST guys Ken, Allan and Steve discuss the Beatles connections in the lives of Jerry Lewis and Glen Campbell. and also talk about other recent Beatles news. As always, be sure to let us know what you think about this episode of the show or any other. You can send your comments directly to our email address  thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com , join  our "Things We Said Today Beatl...

This week, Steve, Ken and Allan talk about the Beatles and their relationship to Bob Dylan with Harold Lepidus, author of "Friends and Other Strangers: Bob Dylan Examined," a collection of his columns written as the Bob Dylan Examiner. We'll also discuss some of the latest Beatles news.  As always, be sure to let us know what you think about this episode or any other. You can send your comments di...

This week, Allan, Steve and Ken give their choices for their favorite Beatles bootlegs and how some of them have been so significant in the Beatles world.  We also review some of the latest Beatles news.  As always, be sure to let us know what you think about this episode or any other. You can send your comments directly to our email address  thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com , join  our "Thing...

This week, Ken, Allan and Steve look at the music Paul McCartney has written for films. These would include "The Family Way," "The Magic Christian" and many others. They also talk about some of the latest Beatles news.  As always, be sure to let us know what you think about this episode or any other. You can send your comments directly to our email address  thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com , j...

This week, Steve, Ken and Allan look back at the meeting of John Lennon and Paul McCartney that took place 60 years ago, its simplicity and significance. We also talk about Ringo celebrating his birthday and announcing his new album, and Paul going back on tour. As always, be sure to let us know what you think about this episode or any other. You can send your comments directly to our email addres...

This week, Steve, Allan and Ken meet with Dan Amrich of Pallete-Swap Ninja, who, along with Jude Kelley and Katrin Auch created the incredibly hilarious album "Princess Leia's Stolen Death Star Plans" that spoofs "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and "Star Wars." You can hear and see it on YouTube at http://bit.ly/starwarsbeatles  and download at http://paletteswapninja.com . As always, be s...

This week, Ken, Allan and Steve pay tribute to Paul McCartney's 75th birthday by looking at different phases of his career and evaluating them. We also discuss recent Beatles news, including John Lennon's "Imagine" winning the Centennial Song Award from the National Music Publishers Association. Be sure to let us know what you think about this episode or any other. You can send your comments direc...

This week, Steve, Allan and Ken review the recent "Sgt. Pepper's Musical Revolution" TV special that aired on PBS in the U.S. and the BBC in the UK. Allan also talks about his recent appearance as part of the "All You Need Is The Summer of Love" panel discussion at the Paley Center with Graham Nash, Michelle Phillips, Kenny Loggins and A.J. Pennebacker, while Ken talks about his appearance at the...

Allen, Steve and Ken turn away from the Beatles (briefly) and give their opinions on George Harrison's "Brainwashed" album. Also, there is more discussion of the new Beatles "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" reissue, Paul McCartney in the new "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie, plus current Beatles happenings. Be sure to let us know what you think about this episode or any other. You can send...

This week, Ken, Allan and Steve go back into the Super Deluxe edition of the "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" 50th anniversary set for more comments on the music, and also the DVD and book included in the set. Be sure to let us know what you think about this episode and any other. You can send your comments to our email address  thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com , join  our "Things We Sa...

In the first of two shows on the new Beatles' 2017 "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" remix, Steve, Ken and Allan open up the Super Deluxe Edition and discuss what music you'll be hearing. (The next show will discuss the DVDs/Blu-rays and the rest of the set and the packaging.) Be sure to let us know what you think about this episode and any other. You can send your comments to our email addr...

Al, Ken, Allan and Steve welcome Beatles author Bruce Spizer, who talks about his new book about the Beatles "Sgt Pepper" album that chronicles what the album meant to fans. Also, we have a preview of the upcoming Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper" box set and talk about what's in it and what was left off. We also say goodbye to Al Sussman, who is making his last regular appearance on the show. Be sure to let...

This week, Steve, Ken and Allan (Al is absent, but he'll be back next week) discuss the available new "Sgt. Pepper" mixes and what people can expect. Ken Michaels attended the recent "Sgt. Pepper" listening session in New York and gives his report on what happened. Plus reports on Paul McCartney's new tour, Julian Lennon's book store appearance and Dhani at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony...

Allan, Ken, Al and Steve continue their excavation into the huge new Paul McCartney "Flowers in the Dirt" deluxe reissue. In Part 1 (listen here if you haven't already) , we went through the album itself and the books in the set. This time, we look at the rest of the set, including the outtakes unveiled for the first time legitimately, along with the videos in the set. As we always do, we want to...

The TWST gang Ken, Al, Allan and Steve dig open the new Paul McCartney "Flowers in the Dirt" deluxe reissue that was recently released and we discuss what listeners can expect. And there's so much to cover that it took us two shows to cover it all and this is only the first one! As always, we want to hear from you on what you think about the new set and the show. You can send them to our email add...

On the day the new "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" 50th anniversary sets were announced, Allan, Steve, Ken and Al got together and discussed their reactions to the big news. Did the Beatles did get it right this time? Listen and find out our thoughts. And we want to hear your thoughts on this show (or any others). You can send them to our email address  thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com...

This week, Al, Steve, Allan and Ken welcome former Paul McCartney and Wings guitarist Laurence Juber, who discusses his new album, "LJ Can't Stop Playing the Beatles!," his guitar technique and working with Paul McCatney in a very revealing interview. Also this week, we discusses the news about Ringo's 2017 tour plans and the passing of John Lennon friend Pete Shotton. Be sure to tell us your thou...

This week, Allan, Steve, Al and Ken pay tribute to two music people with Beatles connections. One is Chuck Berry, whose influence on the Beatles (and many others) shaped rock 'n' roll. The other is Tommy LiPuma, the man who produced Paul McCartney's "Kisses On the Bottom," which won a Grammy Award. Be sure to tell us your thoughts on this show (or any others). You can send them to our email addres...

This week, Al, Ken and Steve (minus an absent Allan) discuss the highlights of the just-completed Fest for Beatles Fans in Jersey City with special guest and friend of the show Tom Frangione. Tom and Al both worked at the Fest and talk about what happened (and who showed up as a surprise guest). And be sure to tell us your thoughts on this show (or any others). You can send them to our email addre...

This week, in answer to a listener request, Allan, Al, Steve and Ken give their views on what fans will best remember about each Beatle's solo career. It's not as easy a question as you might think. Come up with your own, then hear our answers on this week's show. And de sure to tell us your thoughts. You can send them to our email address  thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com , join  our "Things...

This week, Steve, Allan, Al and Ken are joined by author Piers Hemmingsen, author of the first of a projected two-volume set of books called "The Beatles in Canada" that tells the complete story of the Beatles' record releases and popularity there. Be sure to tell us your thoughts on our show. You can send them to our email address  thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com , join  our "Things We Said...

This week, Allan, Ken, Steve and Al welcome our very special guest Denny Seiwell, who talks about his years working with Paul McCartney and tells some very interesting stories you probably have never heard before. He'll be among those in attendance March 3 to 5 at the Fest for Beatles Fans at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City. Be sure to tell us your thoughts on our show. You can send them to our emai...

This week, Al, Ken, Allan and Steve welcome Mark Lapidos, founder and director of the Fest for Beatles Fans, who talks about the upcoming NY Metro show coming up March 3 to 5 at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City. Be sure to tell us your thoughts on our show. You can send them to our email address  thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com , join  our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page , twee...

This week, Al, Allan, Ken and Steve take a closer look at another Beatles solo album. This time it's "Somewhere In England," and on to join in on the discussion is Kit O'Toole.  Be sure to tell us your thoughts on our show. You can send them to our email address  thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com , join  our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page , tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catc...

Allan, Al, Steve and Ken are joined by special guest Kit O'Toole in discussing the Beatles' turning points, both career and musical. Also discussed is the news about Paul McCartney's lawsuit against Sony/ATV. Be sure to tell us your thoughts on our show. You can send them to our email address  thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com , join  our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page , twee...