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Something About the Beatles

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Hosted by award-winning author Robert Rodriguez, Something About The Beatles is an intelligent but entertaining examination of The Beatles" music and career. Smart, funny and surprising - just like the Fab Four.

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01:28:31

43: The Beatles Called Him “Normal”

Something About the Beatles ·

2016/03/03

In this episode, Robert and Richard discuss the career of engineer/producer Norman “Hurricane” Smith, who worked with The Beatles from “Love Me Do” through Rubber Soul. Hear him in his own words describe the time, in an exclusive interview recorded by Richard in the 1990s. Songs include: “Devil in Her Heart,” “Don’t Let It End,” and “Oh Babe What Would You Say.” March 2016 is here and so is the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar – get one of the last remaining copies in stock here and

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42: Words of “Love”

Something About the Beatles ·

2016/02/18

In this post-Valentine’s Day episode, Richard and Robert discuss what exactly what a love song meant to The Beatles – the range from purely romantic to outright threatening. Songs include: “Run For Your Life,” “Getting Better,” “Girl” and “I Will.” February 2016 is here and so is the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar – get one of the last remaining copies in stock here and specially priced! The post 42: Words of “Love” appeared first on Something About The Beatles.

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01:54:34

41: A Beatles Salute to Black History Month (or do...

Something About the Beatles ·

2016/02/12

In this expanded edition, Robert and Richard present an array of African-American talent; artists who brought their own unique voices to The Beatles’ material and made it their own, utterly. Talents range from Junior Parker to Stevie Wonder; from Nina Simone to Syreeta Wright. (You’ll even hear the Beatles’ own idols pay them the ultimate compliment.) Songs include: “I’ve Got A Feeling,” “Tomorrow Never Knows,” “Everybody’s Got Something To Hide” and “Savoy Truffle.” February 2016 is here and

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02:16:51

40: “Winter of Our Discontent” Part One – Twickenham

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2016/02/04

In this special extended episode, Richard and Robert provide a thorough day-by-day overview of the first two weeks of the “Get Back” / Let It Be sessions, including George’s walk-out. Songs include: “Get Back,” “All Things Must Pass,” “Let It Be,” and “Madman.” February 2016 is here and so is the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar – get one of the copies in stock now here and specially priced! The post 40: “Winter of Our Discontent” Part One – Twickenham appeared first on Something

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01:08:31

39: The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix

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2016/01/27

In this episode, Robert and Richard review the connections between Jimi Hendrix – The Beatles – Paul – and Linda. Songs include “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band” and “Hey Joe.” January 2016 is here and so is the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar – get yours here The post 39: The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix appeared first on Something About The Beatles.

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38: Beatles Myths

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2016/01/20

In this Mythbusters episode of SATB, Richard and Robert examine an array of commonly believed stories about the Beatles that just don’t stand up to scrutiny. Songs include “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.” January 2016 is here and so is the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar – get yours here The post 38: Beatles Myths appeared first on Something About The Beatles.

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37: Bowie and The Beatles

Something About the Beatles ·

2016/01/12

In this special memorial remembrance, Robert and Richard look back at the career of David Bowie: The Beatle/ex-Beatle influences, as well as direct interactions. In addition to an exclusive interview clip with the man himself, songs include “Fame” and “Across The Universe.” January 2016 is here and so is the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar – get yours here ATTENTION CHICAGO AREA SATB LISTENERS: With your support, we may be able to make possible something we can all be thankful

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01:08:00

36: George Martin and The Beatles

Something About the Beatles ·

2016/01/07

Hear Richard Buskin’s entire 1987 interview with George Martin here. In this 90th birthday commemoration, Richard and Robert discuss the Beatles’ producer, courtesy of some isolations as well as an exclusive interview recorded in 1987 by one of your hosts. Songs include “Anytime at All,” “Because” and “Pepperland.” The post 36: George Martin and The Beatles appeared first on Something About The Beatles.

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01:47:11

35: A Collection of SATB Oldies

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2015/12/20

At holiday season, your hosts – Robert and Richard – present a stroll down memory lane, presenting some favorite clips from the over 30 episodes of Something About The Beatles they’ve presented. Heard here: rare tracks – isolations – live cuts – guest interviews – bells. Christmas is coming and the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar is here ATTENTION CHICAGO AREA SATB LISTENERS: With your support, we may be able to make possible something we can all be thankful for: Something About The

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01:21:33

34: John Lennon – Vocalist

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2015/12/11

In this extended episode, Richard and Robert examine the singing of John Lennon, commemorating the thirty-five years since his passing with a look at his unique vocal artistry, as a Beatle and solo. Songs include: “Twist and Shout” and “Happiness is a Warm Gun.” Christmas is coming and the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar is here ATTENTION CHICAGO AREA SATB LISTENERS: With your support, we may be able to make possible something we can all be thankful for: Something About The Beatles on

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01:06:34

33: Rubber Soul at 50

Something About the Beatles ·

2015/12/03

Fifty years ago this week, Rubber Soul was released in the UK and US. But the differences between the two editions were striking, and are worth a discussion. Robert and Richard examine the differences, as well as the context of the times and what might have been. Songs include: “I’m Looking Through You” and “The Word.” Christmas is coming and the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar is here ATTENTION CHICAGO AREA SATB LISTENERS: With your support, we may be able to make possible something

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32: Beatles’ Turkeys

Something About the Beatles ·

2015/11/24

In this special holiday week edition of Something About The Beatles, Richard and Robert offer up their takes on The Beatles’ “turkeys” – missteps, bad ideas or otherwise lesser efforts. (Here’s a clue: it’s their shortest episode yet!) Christmas is coming and the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar is here ATTENTION CHICAGO AREA SATB LISTENERS: With your support, we may be able to make possible something we can all be thankful for: Something About The Beatles on terrestrial radio (and

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31: The Beatles 1+

Something About the Beatles ·

2015/11/21

In this episode, Robert and Richard analyze the new CD/DVD package: the good – the bad – the phoned in. They are joined by their friend and yours, Mark Lewisohn, as well as video archivist Erik Taros, who worked on the new promos set. (He also contributes to the upcoming Ron Howard live documentary project.) Songs include: “Real Love” and “Eight Days A Week.” Christmas is coming and the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar is here The post 31: The Beatles 1+ appeared first on Something

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01:30:06

30: The EARLY Beatles

Something About the Beatles ·

2015/11/14

In this episode, Richard and Robert explore the origins of The Beatles, through an examination of the Skiffle phenomenon in post-war Britain; the Quarry Men and the core of John, Paul and George coming together. Songs include: “Mama Don’t Allow,” “In Spite of All the Danger,” and “I’ll Follow The Sun.” Do check out this. Christmas is coming and the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar is here! The post 30: The EARLY Beatles appeared first on Something About The Beatles.

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01:47:12

29: Desert Island Beatle Discs

Something About the Beatles ·

2015/11/03

In this special expanded edition, Robert and Richard discuss their choices of eight Beatle tunes, plus 1 book and one film/documentary, all Beatle related, in the spirit of the long-running BBC radio series. Songs include: “Boys,””Tomorrow Never Knows” and “Beyond the Valley of a Day in the Life.” The Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar is here! (Check out the video here) The post 29: Desert Island Beatle Discs appeared first on Something About The Beatles.

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01:04:35

28: Early 1970

Something About the Beatles ·

2015/10/22

Richard and Robert discuss the events leading up to Paul’s April 1970 bombshell, reported as the Beatles’ breaking up. Songs include “Instant Karma” and “Early 1970.” Check out the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar here and here. The post 28: Early 1970 appeared first on Something About The Beatles.

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01:07:26

27: The Beatles’ Southern Roots

Something About the Beatles ·

2015/10/22

This is a new phase SATB podcast…essential to the content of the Beatles at the Ridge festival, SOMETHING ABOUT THE BEATLES was performed live before an audience; in comes the warmth and the freshness of a live performance, as reproduced by Thomas Repetny. Thanks to Dr. Michael Bowman/Melany Bowman/Jude Kessler/Rande Kessler/Danny West/Mayor Charles Snapp/Carrie Snapp. Art by Rick Wey. Songs include: “Leave My Kitten Alone,” “Soldier of Love,” “Don’t Pass Me By,” and the sounds of Chuck Berry,

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01:06:00

26: Some Fun Tonight – The Beatles’ American Tours

Something About the Beatles ·

2015/09/18

Richard and Robert welcome special guest Chuck Gunderson (interviewed at The Fest For Beatles Fans), author of the spectacular double volume Some Fun Tonight, chronicling The Beatles’ three North American Tours, 1964 – 1966. Songs include “If I Fell” and “Things We Said Today.” Check out Chuck’s site and Facebook page. Our Facebook page is here. Robert’s books and Richard’s books. The post 26: Some Fun Tonight – The Beatles’ American Tours appeared first on Something About The Beatles.

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01:06:39

25: The Solo Creative Peaks of Lennon and McCartney

Something About the Beatles ·

2015/09/02

In this special episode – taped before a (presumably) live audience at the 2015 Fest for Beatles Fans in Rosemont, Illinois – Robert and Richard discuss their picks for solo Lennon and McCartney compilations. Songs heard include: “This One,” “Beautiful Night,” “Imagine” and “I Know (I Know).” Richard’s Paul compilation picks: Robert’s John compilation picks – the hits: And the deep tracks: Robert’s two volumes on the solo years are available in print and Kindle editions here and here.

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23: The Beatles as Instrumentalists

Something About the Beatles ·

2015/08/05

In this episode, Robert and Richard explore, through the wonder of isolated tracks, the group’s individual and collective talents as on their instruments as well as their innovations. Songs include: “And Your Bird Can Sing,” “Paperback Writer,” “Dear Prudence” and “The End.” For a detailed discussion of the “Dear Prudence” drumming, check out this. Robert’s award-winning book, Revolver: How The Beatles Re-Imagined Rock ‘n’ Roll, is available in print and Kindle editions here. Richard’s newest

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