Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show

            In Episode 438 of Things We Said Today Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo are joined by Bruce Spizer and Al Sussman to talk about the Beatles’ second film, “Help!” (or more specifically, the two related albums) in anticipation of its 60th anniversary, and about Bruce’s new book (to which Al contributed), “‘Beatles for Sale’ to ‘Help!’” – the ninth and last in his series devot...

            In Episode 437 of Things We Said Today Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo each choose their 20 favorites from the music Paul McCartney has released so far in the 21st century. (The discussion begins after the news segment, at 18’55’.)             In his news segment, Ken mentioned a tribute to Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys on July 3. Here is the link for more information: h...

            In Episode 436 of Things We Said Today Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo celebrate the 50th anniversary, this year, of Wings’ “Venus & Mars,” by walking through some of the research on the context and the sessions that Adrian Sinclair and Allan assembled when they were working on “The McCartney Legacy Vol. 2 1974-1980.” (The discussion begins after the news segment, at 1...

            In Episode 435 of Things We Said Today Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo speak with Chris O’Dell, who worked at Apple (and then for George Harrison, the Rolling Stones, and a long list of musicians that includes Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Earth Wind and Fire and Linda Ronstadt, among many others), had songs written about her by both George Harrison and Leon Russell, and is now...

            In Episode 434 of Things We Said Today Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo speak with Alan G. Parker, the prolific British director and writer, about “Borrowed Time,” his new documentary about John Lennon’s last decade. No news segment this time – just right into the chat. As always, we welcome your thoughts about this episode of the show or any other episode. We invite you to...

            In Episode 433 of Things We Said Today Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo discuss the powerful new documentary, “One to One: John & Yoko,” with co-director and editor Sam Rice-Edwards. The interview begins after the news segment, at 11’05”.              As always, we welcome your thoughts about this episode of the show or any other episode. We invite you to send your comm...

            In Episode 432 of Things We Said Today Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn, Darren DeVivo and Beatlefan Executive Editor and former TWST co-host Al Sussman take up the perennial debate about whether Wings was a true band, or simply Paul McCartney-plus-sidemen. The discussion follows the news segment at 29’48”.                        As always, we welcome your thoughts about this episode of the...

             In Episode 431 of Things We Said Today Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo speak with Seth Rogovoy about “Within You Without You – Listening to George Harrison,” his excellent new book about George Harrison’s music and guitar work. The discussion follows the news segment at 15’14”.                In his news segment, Ken mentioned Let’s Get L.Aid, a concert to benefit victims...

     In Episode 430 of Things We Said Today Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo speak with Ron Griffiths, an original member of the Apple band the Iveys (which became Badfinger) about the band’s history and the newly released collection of demos, “How Much Is the Sky.” There is also plenty of news (and discussion): the news segment runs from 2’20” to 33’32”; our chat with Ron follows.    ...

            In Episode 429 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels and Darren Devivo explore Ringo Starr’s new country album, “Look Up,” and Ken offers a report on the two Nashville shows, which he attended. The news segment runs until 30’ (hey, it’s been a few weeks….) followed by the announcement of the McCartney Legacy Vol.2 contest winners, Ken’s Nashville report (at 37’09”) and our discussion o...

             In Episode 428 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels and Darren Devivo continue the discussion with Allan Kozinn and Adrian Sinclair about the second installment of their monumental biography of Paul McCartney, “The McCartney Legacy, Vol. 2 1974-1980.” The discussion of the new volume begins at 6’55”, after Ken’s news report.             As always, we welcome your thoughts about this...

In Episode 427 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels and Darren Devivo speak with Allan Kozinn and Adrian Sinclair about the second installment of their monumental biography of Paul McCartney, “The McCartney Legacy, Vol. 2 1974-1980.” The discussion of the new set begins at 13’00”, after Ken’s news report. At the end of the interview, Darren announces another contest --  we're giving away three co...

            In Episode 426 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo discuss the 50th anniversary (one year late) archival release of George Harrison’s “Living in the Material World.” The discussion of the new set begins after Ken’s news segment, at 17’05”.             As always, we welcome your thoughts about this episode of the show or any other episode. We invite you...

             In Episode 425 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo discuss “The Beatles US Albums in Mono” box set with Bruce Spizer, who – in his capacity as an expert on the US releases and the legal, technical and aesthetic considerations behind them – wrote the liner notes for the seven albums in the box. Bruce’s enlightening comments and observations follow the...

            In Episode 424 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo discuss the new “Beatles ‘64” film, which has its premiere on Disney+ on November 29. In the next episode, we’ll cover the boxed set, “The Beatles 1964 US Albums in Mono” – AND, we have a contest, in which five winners will get the six albums (everything except “The Beatles’ Story”) that are available...

In Episode 423 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo speak with Elliot Mintz about his fascinating memoir of his friendship with John Lennon and Yoko Ono in the 1970s. (The news segment runs from 3’30” to 16’25,” followed by the interview.) Elliot was previously a guest on Things We Said Today on Episode 268, in 2018. Here’s a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-...

             In Episode 422 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo speak with the director Erik Nelson about his new documentary, “Daytime Revolution” – a film about the week in February, 1972, when John and Yoko co-hosted the Mike Douglas Show. (The news segment runs from 3’15” to 9’20,” followed by a trailer for the film, and the chat with Erik Nelson.)            ...

             In Episode 421 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of John Lennon’s “Walls and Bridges” with Chip Madinger, the author (with Scott Raile) of the extraordinary “Lennonology.” There is also plenty of news, which begins at 6’40” and runs until 31”00, when Chip joins the discussion. (And in the spirit of bonus...

             In Episode 420 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo discuss the limited theatrical screening of Paul McCartney’s “One Hand Clapping” (and “The Backyard”), and Ken covers Ringo Starr’s concert at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut – the second-to-last concert before Ringo cancelled the tour’s final concerts because of illness. And as always, we have t...

             In Episode 419 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo speak with the Canadian author and music journalist Aaron Badgley about his book “Dark Horse Records,” a detailed history of George Harrison’s post-Beatles record label. Our chat with Aaron begins after the Ken’s news segment [at 23’15”].             As always, we welcome your thoughts about this epis...

            In Episode 418 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo discuss “Revival ’69,” the new(ish) film about the day-long Toronto Rock and Roll Revival show on September 13, 1969, at which the Plastic Ono Band (John & Yoko, Eric Clapton, Klaus Voormann and Alan White) made a last-minute, show-saving appearance – a performance later released as the “Live Peace...

            In Episode 417 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo are joined by Al Sussman, the Executive Editor of Beatlefan, and Bruce Spizer, the prolific author whose latest book is “The Beatles A Hard Days Night and More.” [[The intro and news segment runs until 17’45” followed by the discussion with Bruce and Al.]] Bruce’s website, from which his books (physica...

In Episode 416 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo discuss the new 6 CD / 2 Blu-ray archival edition of John Lennon’s “Mind Games” album with Chip Madinger, the co-author of the unfolding “Lennonology” series and “Eight Arms to Hold You.” [[The intro and news segment runs until 24’30”, followed by the discussion with Chip.]]             As always, we welcome your...

In Episode 415 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo speak with Evans Mirageas, the artistic director of the Cincinnati Opera, about the company’s decision to present “Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio” as a fully-staged opera during its 2024 Summer Festival. [The news segment runs from 2’12” to 9’30.” The interview with Evans follows.] The performances are July 1...

In Episode 414 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo discuss Paul McCartney’s “One Hand Clapping” – why and how he made it, back in 1974, and how the newly released version stands up. [The news segment runs from 4’43” to 22’10.” That is followed by Darren’s recap of his recent visit to England, with flybys of Friar Park and Hog Hill Mill. The discussion of “One Hand...