My Favourite Beatles Song

Nov 11 2024 45 ep. 41 mins 20
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Each episode Tim Tucker talks to a distinguished guest about their favourite song by the Beatles.

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A Taste of Honey – Vikki Reilly

Nov 11 2024 50 mins  
Send us a textVikki Reilly, author of The Beatles 101, takes a journey into the Beatles' cover of A Taste of Honey, showcasing the band's brilliance at interpreting other people's songs while also discussing its many other interpretations and cultural significance. The Beatles 101 by Vikki Reilly: https://www.polarispublishing.com/book/the-beatles-101Vikki on X.com: https://x.com/b

The Fool on the Hill — Stu Arrowsmith

Oct 28 2024 50 mins  
Send us a textTim is joined by Stu Arrowsmith, from the Elvis Costello podcast Dangerous Amusements. They explore The Fool on the Hill, its lyrical mysteries, musical twists, and its potential inspirations. They also analyse Paul McCartney's lyrical and musical prowess, and Stu shares his experience of seeing his hero live and turning down the opportunity to meet him! Stu's Dangero

Come Together — Xan Brooks

Oct 14 2024 42 mins  
Send us a textXan Brooks, acclaimed author and journalist, joins the podcast to discuss the coiled power of Come Together. He reflects on the track's unique sound, its ambiguous lyrics, and how it foreshadows John Lennon's political activism in the early 1970s. We also talk about Xan's latest novel The Catchers, which explores the early days of popular music and its cultural implic

The Word – Chris Shaw

Sep 26 2024 42 mins  
Send us a textChris Shaw has delighted and inspired Beatles fans with his jaunty strolls through Pepperland for the past seven years. Here he discusses The Word, from the Rubber Soul album, highlighting the song's musical intricacies, its biblical lyrical allusions, and its significance as a mid-period Beatles masterpiece. He also touches upon his experience with his own podcast, I

Penny Lane – Jeff Young

Sep 16 2024 42 mins  
Send us a textTim Tucker is joined by writer and author Jeff Young, who recounts his early memories of the Beatles, growing up in Liverpool during the height of Beatlemania. He reflects on the nostalgic and optimistic qualities of the song Penny Lane, relating it to his own experiences, which he shares in his memoir Ghost Town, and his new book Wild Twin.Jeff on X/Twitter: https://

And I Love Her – Bruce Spizer

Aug 26 2024 32 mins  
Send us a textTim is joined by renowned Beatles author and historian Bruce Spizer. Bruce shares his insights into Paul’s classic ballad 'And I Love Her,' exploring its composition, arrangement, evolution and significance. He also talks about his upcoming book 'The Beatles, A Hard Day's Night and More,' highlighting historical perspectives on the album and film, with fan recollect

Tell Me Why – Jude Southerland Kessler

Aug 12 2024 35 mins  
Send us a textReturning guest, John Lennon biographer Jude Sutherland Kessler provides an in-depth analysis of Tell Me Why. She talks about the song’s emotional and biographical context, and how it relates to John's relationship with his mother, Julia.Website: https://www.johnlennonseries.comX (Twitter): https://x.com/JudeKesslerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnLennonSeries

Revolution 9 – Adam S. Leslie

Jul 26 2024 60 mins  
Send us a textAdam S. Leslie, author of this year’s folk horror sensation Lost in the Garden, delves into the experimental art piece Revolution 9. He discusses why Lennon’s unique take on music concrete works so well, and how it fits within the White album’s dark and varied themes.Adam S. LeslieAdam on X (Twitter): https://x.com/AdamLeslie1974Adam on Instagram: https://www.in

We Can Work It Out – Jacob Balcom & Matt Howell

Jun 26 2024 48 mins  
Send us a textTim Tucker is joined by returning guests Jacob Balcom & Matt Howell of the Bronze-Age Monsters podcast, to discuss a song that signalled a new direction for the band ahead of the Rubber Soul album. They share personal memories and musical insights covering the song's recording history, thematic elements, and its significance within the Beatles' discography.Bronze-

Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds – Jerry Hammack

Jun 17 2024 45 mins  
Send us a textJerry Hammack has written extensively on the Beatles’ recording processes and techniques, providing expert guidance on how today’s musicians can recreate those classic sounds. In this episode, he shares his insights into the Beatles' psychedelic masterpiece, 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds'.Jerry HammackThe Beatles Recording Techniques by Jerry Hammack: https://bea