Winter of Discontent - A Beatles Podcast

Sep 12 2024 57 ep. 51 mins 131
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It’s January 1969 and The Beatles are commercially at their peak with a number one Album in the charts and the summers smash hit ‘Hey Jude.’ Professionally things couldn’t be worse, however. Paul has convinced them to rehearse for a live show before the cameras, but his band mates have misgivings which will only multiply as the days progress. This is ‘The Winter of Discontent’. And we’re going to listen in to what will transpire.

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Winter of Discontent Ep.57 - A Beatles Podcast - January 10th 1969 Part 5

Sep 12 2024 44 mins  
This episode ends on a cliffhanger. The Beatles rehearse Two of Us focussing on the middle section. It’s pretty intensive but they all seem in good spirits. And then George drops a bombshell. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep.56 - A Beatles Podcast - January 10th 1969 Part Four

Aug 29 2024 72 mins  
The Beatles get to work rehearsing Get Back. Performances are energetic, John is fully engaged, Paul is nitpicking, Ringo is more vocal than usual and George is sounding increasingly defeated. Even Eric Clapton gets a mention. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent - Ep.55 - A Beatles Podcast - January 10th 1969 pt. 3

Aug 16 2024 51 mins  
John arrives. Yoko has a new hat. George talks about the Wonderwall film with Dick. Paul conspires with Glyn over song arrangements and we learn where the band Marmalade really got their name. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod This episode is re uploaded due to an editing error. Thanks for your patience.

Winter of Discontent Ep.54 - A Beatles Podcast - January 10th 1969 Part Two

Aug 01 2024 68 mins  
Much of this episode is dedicated to Paul and Ringo discussing their newly acquired song catalogue with Dick James. Paul is enjoying the nostalgia of remembering old favourites and Ringo is amused by some of the more comical titles. Special guest appearance by Paul Abbot from The Big Beatles Sort Podcast. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep.53 - A Beatles Podcast - January 10th 1969 Part One

Jul 18 2024 39 mins  
We join Paul, Ringo, Michael, Glyn and visitor Dick James as they exchange pleasantries and talk about last nights TV. Dick discusses Northern Songs’ new acquisition The Lawrence Wright catalogue. This is an entree before a lengthy discussion about the songs which we’ll cover next time. Oh, and there’s a bit on Mary Hopkin. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep.52 - A Beatles Podcast - Jan 9th 1969 part 7 - Season Finale

Jan 04 2024 104 mins  
After spending virtually no time on George’s new composition, the Beatles spend their final hour and a bit arranging Paul’s Let It Be. Sure it’s a great song but you may not want to hear the intro for a while after listening to this. Denis talks movies with Ringo, John asserts himself in the most hilarious way yet! Paul tries to be more collaborative and George wants an early

Winter of Discontent Ep. 51 - A Beatles Podcast. Jan 9th 1969 part 6

Dec 07 2023 54 mins  
It’s the afternoon of January 9th 1969, John is having fun, and Paul is loving it. This however, is at the expense of rehearsing George’s new song. Instead what we get is a selection of the most controversial material the band ever recorded. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent - Ep. 18 A Beatles Podcast

Nov 25 2023 52 mins  
Restored missing episode 18

Winter of Discontent Ep. 50 - A Beatles Podcast- Jan 9 1969 part 5

Nov 23 2023 52 mins  
Refreshed and buoyant after lunch the Beatles jam their way through an early version of Get Back with some controversial lyrics. George name drops The Band again, John has another go at one of his favourite compositions and Paul is reminded of a song he gave away. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep. 49 - A Beatles Podcast- Jan 9th part 4

Nov 09 2023 63 mins  
January 9th 1969 - The Beatles run through more of their completed songs starting with Don’t Let Me Down. John is in a joking mood, Paul is sweating the small stuff, George is too loud and Ringo is the drummer. But they end the morning upbeat before going to lunch. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod