I've Got a Beatles Podcast!

For our final episode of 2018, go under the microscope once more with us as we examine Cream's 1968 song "Badge," co-written by Eric Clapton and... L'Angelo Mysterioso? Find out who that is, what we think the song means, what's happening in the music, and of course, you'll hear some unusual covers (including a non-English version).  Thanks for your support in 2018, and we look forward to even more Beatle fun in 2019! Twitter: @ivegotabeatles Facebook: I've Got A Beatles Podcast Email: ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com

In this bonus episode for the holidays, listen in as Dave interviews four different scholars who attended and presented along with him at the White Album conference in New Jersey in November. You will hear Dr. Kathryn Cox, Dr. Katie Kapurch, Dr. Gabe Lubell, and Aviv Kammay discuss all things White Album. Enjoy!    

Here it is! Our 2018 holiday gift guide to all things Beatles, as well as several non-Beatle releases of interest. We discuss all sorts of merchandise, from recordings to t-shirts. Enjoy!

We discuss the tremendous six-CD/Blu-ray box set out now for the 50th anniversary of The Beatles (The White Album). We talk about the book, the CDs, the wonderful Esher Demos, as well as the look into the White Album sessions. A must have! Enjoy and feel free to write us at ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com.

In this episode, we dissect the new Imagine: The Ultimate Collection box set from John Lennon, and discuss the packaging, content, and fascinating alternate versions of Imagine tunes found on this excellent collection. A great deal both in terms of content and price! Let us know what you think on our Facebook page, Twitter, or by email (ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com). The link for the White Album conference Dave is presenting at from November 8-11 is here: https://www.monmouth.edu/the-white-album/

In this episode, we conclude our look at Apple artists compiled on the 2010 album Come And Get It: The Best of Apple Records. We've had fun examining the careers and music of famous Apple alumni like Badfinger, Mary Hopkin, and James Taylor in full episodes, but what about the Hot Chocolate Band? The Radha Krishna Temple? David Peel?  Join us for a tour of Apple odds and sods and let us know your thoughts on the episode on Facebook, Twitter, or by email (ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com).  

Here is our review of Paul McCartney's new album Egypt Station that came out on September 7. We discuss the background of the album, and give track-by-track analysis of each song. Share your own thoughts about the album on our Facebook page, Twitter, or by email (ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com). Enjoy!

In this episode, Dave interviews Dr. Jan (Honza) Blüml, a professor of musicology at Palacky University in Olomouc, Czech Republic about the Beatles behind the Iron Curtain. Dr. Blüml is an expert on popular music and communism, and shares his insights about how people heard the Beatles' music, what they thought of it, and the cultural impact of the group during communism. Enjoy this episode on a fascinating topic!   Dr. Blüml's book (in Czech): https://www.kosmas.cz/knihy/239057/progresivni-rock/ Great site about the Beatles in Czech: http://www.brouci.com  

In this episode we examine the many different styles and techniques of John Lennon's (often-overlooked) guitar playing. We discuss topics like his rhythm guitar playing, his fingerpicking, and his "raw" feel as a guitarist. Share your own selections with us on our Facebook page or via email.

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the film Yellow Submarine, as well as its reappearance in theaters, this episode looks at the iconic animated Beatles classic. We discuss the plot, songs, characters, as well as how it holds up 50 years later.  Contact us on Facebook, Twitter, or by email: ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com  

We discuss our initial thoughts about the two new Paul McCartney songs "I Don't Know" and "Come On To Me" in this episode, and share our hopes for the new album "Egypt Station" coming out on September 7. What do you think of the new Macca music?

Enjoy this bonus episode of Dave discussing a performance he heard of Paul McCartney's 2001/2006 classical piece Ecce Cor Meum in the Czech Republic on 6/17/18 (one day before Paul's birthday!). He shares some thoughts on Paul as a classical composer in general, and concludes with an excerpt from the piece.  

We go back "under the microscope" to examine the lead tune from George Harrison's 1979 eponymous album. We discuss the music, lyrics, personnel, and play a couple of interesting cover versions. Enjoy this look at a solo Harrison tune.

In this episode, we talk about our most desired Beatles and solo releases. Some of these are fan favorites like the movie Let It Be and the Shea Stadium Concert, but we also have many other suggestions as well. Be sure to share your own on our Facebook page, on Twitter, or by email (ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com).

In this episode we step back and look at Ringo Starr's entire life and musical career in honor of his recent knighting. We discuss some of his key contributions to the Beatles, and then launch into a survey of his solo career up to the present day. You'll also hear a fun example of his TV work in the 1980s, and a clip from his 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Congratulations to Sir Ringo!