Things We Said Today Beatles Radio

This week, the four TWST co-hosts go deep on a discussion of Paul McCartney's "Press to Play" with Dr. Kit O'Toole, author of the "Deep Beatles" column and the book "Songs We Were Singing." Also on the docket this week: the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' last concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco and a review of a live performance of the Claypool-Lennon Delirium by Ken Michaels. You can write to us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page or tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catch us each on Facebook. Thanks for listening!! (We're also heard on Fab4radio, WCPR1 and Pure Pop Radio.) 

This week, Al Sussman talks about the just concluded Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans that featured appearances by Klaus Voormann and others. Allan Kozinn and Steve Marinucci preview the upcoming "Live at the Hollywood Bowl" CD, which they've heard. And the guys discuss the recent Paul McCartney interviews in Rolling Stone and the New York Times. As always, we want to hear from you. Write to us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our Facebook page or tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catch us each on Facebook. We want to hear from you! Thanks for listening!! (We're also heard on Fab4radio, WCPR1 and Pure Pop Radio.) (Photo courtesy MPL Communications.)

This week, Ken, Allan, Al and Steve talk about the Beatles "Revolver," its 50th anniversary and, of course, the music. As always, we want to hear from you. Write to us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our Facebook page or tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catch us each on Facebook. We want to hear from you! Thanks for listening!! (We're also heard on Fab4radio, WCPR1 and Pure Pop Radio.)

This week, we have a full house plus as Tom Frangione joins Allan, Al, Ken and Steve as we take apart the news that the Shea Stadium Beatles footage will be in theaters with the Ron Howard "Eight Days a Week" movie and also look further into the news of the Beatles Hollywood Bowl release. As always, we want to hear from you. Write to us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our Facebook page or tweet us at @thingswesadfab. Or catch us each on Facebook. We want to hear from you! Thanks for listening!! (We're also heard on Fab4radio, WCPR1 and Pure Pop Radio.)

Kit O'Toole, author of "Songs We Were Singing," a in-depth study of Beatles songs, joins Steve, Ken and Al (Allan is away) to talk about how John and Yoko used advertising practices in selling peace. We also discuss the announcement of the new Beatles Hollywood Bowl album, and talk more on the Beatles LOVE 10th anniversary in Las Vegas. 

On this week's show, Allan and Steve talk about the events at the 10th anniversary festivities for the Beatles' LOVE show at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas on July 14, and Ken talks about seeing Paul McCartney in Boston at Fenway Park on July 16. 

Alan Haber, the man behind the station Pure Pop Radio (one of the affiliates of Things We Said Today) talks about his unique station and the music it features. 

This week, Al, Ken, Allan and Steve are joined by author Chuck Gunderson ("Some Fun Tonight!"), who discusses the Beatles' American tour of 1966 and how things had changed from 1964 and 1965 for them. Also on the docket is the passing of Elvis Presley guitarist Scotty Moore and how Moore and Elvis Presley's work influenced the Beatles. Send us your thoughts on this show at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com  We'd love to hear from you. And you can find the show on podbean, YouTube and iTunes. 

This week, Al, Steve, Allan and Ken tackle several subjects including the debate on whether age has done too much damage to Paul McCartney's voice. And we remember the Beatles' inner circle. As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas. Write to us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, or visit our pages on Facebook. And remember that besides iTunes and podbean, you can stream our show on YouTube. 

This week, Allan, Ken, Al and Steve talk about the announcement and first trailer of the long-awaited Beatles/Ron Howard film "Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years," the recent passings of Wings guitarist Henry McCullough and record producer Chips Moman and anything else Beatles that crosses their minds. Be sure and download or listen to this show and send your comments to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. And join us every week for more Beatles talk. (Photo courtesy Apple Corps Ltd.)

Steve, Allan, Al and Ken devote this week's show to the Monkees connection to the Beatles with special guest Fred Velez, author of the book "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You: The Monkees From a Fan's Perspective." The show talks about the history of the group, their musical evolution and the critically acclaimed new album, "Good Times!" Steve Marinucci is also author of a Monkees book, "Meet a Monkee: Davy Jones," about his two interviews with him. As always, we'd love to hear what you think about the show. Send your thoughts to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. (Pictured: The cover of the Monkees' "Good Times" album. Courtesy Rhino Records.)

This week, Al, Allan, Steve and Ken react to the news and discuss the opening of Ringo's summer All-Starr Band tour, the death of Muhammad Ali and his connection to the Beatles, and more. Be sure to send us your comments because we'd love to hear them at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. 

Ken, Steve, Al and Allan discuss the Wings Over America tour, which marked its 40th anniversary this year. Also on the docket for discussion in this episode: the Paul McCartney Mastertapes interview on the BBC and what Paul really said in it. As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. And thanks for listening.

Allan, Ken, Al and Steve begin this week's episode by following up on last week's interview with Philip Norman and giving opinions about the book "McCartney: The Life," then give some thoughts about the Mark Lewisohn - Conan O'Brien interview, and the connections of Bob Dylan and Brian Wilson with the Beatles. As always, we'd love to hear from you at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. 

Things We Said Today is a weekly discussion of the hottest Beatles news topics and interviews of Beatles personalities by an experienced group of Beatles writers and broadcasters -- Allan Kozinn, Steve Marinucci and Ken Michaels.