We go back into the lab to dissect the Beatles' 1969 song "Old Brown Shoe," first known as the B-side of "The Ballad of John and Yoko." This is a great George Harrison track filled with quirky lyrics, as well as complex, yet grooving music. We discuss the lyrics, music, who plays drums on the song, cover versions, and more. And then Chris shares a rant about Record Store Day, and we catch up on all the latest Beatles-related releases.  Feel free to email us a message (or record it) at...

In this episode, we discuss a bevy of new releases by Dhani Harrison, Sean Lennon, James McCartney, and of course, the cover of "Blackbird" (called "Blackbiird") by Beyoncé. We recommend you listen to or sample each of the releases before or after listening, or else the commentary may not make sense. Here are some links: 1. Dhani Harrison, Innerstanding 2. Sean Lennon, Asterisms 3. James McCartney, Beautiful 4. Paul McCartney and Wings (1973), Live at the BBC 5. Beyoncé, "Blackbiird" Feel...

In this episode, we examine "lost" songs -- those the Beatles wrote as a group and/or solo that never got an official release, or may truly be lost -- and talk about what we'd like to see happen. We'll discuss Ringo's "lost" 1987 album, two albums from Paul, some early Beatles/Quarrymen songs, and much more.  Enjoy! Feel free to email us a message (or record it) at [email protected] and we'll include you in our new "Please Mr. Postman" segment. Also, you can rate us wherever...

Amazingly, after 12 years of doing this podcast, we've never done a full track-by-track analysis of the Paul McCartney and Wings 1973 album, Band on the Run. We give an overview of the album's genesis and history, go through the songs, discuss the many reissues, landing on the 50th anniversary edition (with the "underdubbed" mixes) released in February 2024. Is it Paul's best album? We also discuss some upcoming Beatles-related releases for Record Store Day, a new Sean Lennon album, and the...

In this episode we go back into the lab to discuss John Lennon's 1972 song "New York City." Found on his double album Sometime in New York City, this song has been described as "journalese" and the "son of The Ballad of John and Yoko." We discuss some of the people mentioned in the lyrics, the production and music, and much more. We also tease our next episode on Band on the Run. And what did Ringo say about his upcoming album plans? Here's the cover song we mentioned: New York City Feel free...

In this episode we look at the life and career of songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Denny Laine, who died in December 2023. Along with Paul and Linda, Denny was the only constant member of Wings during the 1970s, but he was also involved to varying degrees with many other groups throughout his life. We end the episode talking about the upcoming Band on the Run reissue, which Denny certainly played and sang on.  Feel free to email us a message (or record it) at...

Hop on the bus and join us for a discussion of Paul McCartney and Wings's 1972 English university tour! We talk about the background of this little tour, the set list, the performances, and much more.  If you want to hear the concerts in all their rough quality, here's a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO41mUdFrRc What do you think? It's fun to hear where Wings started and also realize how much they'd improve in the next few years. Enjoy!   Complete episodes can be found at...

We're back with an IGABP tradition, our year in review and holiday gift episode! You'll hear us discuss all the releases from the Beatles (group and solo), including recordings, films, books, and much more. What were our favorites? We also play a fun game of "How much does this Beatles item cost?"; how does Dave do guessing prices? We also talk about our favorite non-Beatles reissues and new recordings, and then give our predictions for releases in 2023. Enjoy! Complete episodes can be found...

Here is our review and discussion of the new 2023 "Red" and "Blue" compliation albums featuring remixes by Giles Martin. We tackle many issues in this podcast: fan and critical reaction (including their complaints), the track listing, what was and wasn't included, packaging and distribution, our highlights (and a few lowlights), and much more. The verdict? You'll have to listen to find out, but we provide a nuanced review of the sets and believe they are essential listening for all...

This past week the Beatles released a short making-of documentary, song, and video of their completed version of John Lennon's song "Now and Then." Dave and Chris discuss the genesis of the song, the recording, the documentary, and the video–and don't always agree! What do you think of the song?  We also get into a discussion of the upcoming releases of 1962-66 and 1967-70, slated for next Friday, November 10. Here's a link to the Variety article with Giles Martin discussed in the...

We know you love our Ringo reviews, and so here's our review of Ringo's new EP Rewind Forward! You might be surprised at our take on this EP compared to our previous reviews, so take a listen!  We also talk about some of the latest Beatles news. Thanks as always for your support! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: [email protected]: @ivegotabeatlesFacebook: I’ve Got A Beatles Podcast Our video venture: "Song Album...

You get two album reviews for the price of one in this episode! We examine the Beatles' second UK album With The Beatles, and compare it to their first US Capitol album, Meet The Beatles. Which one did Dave and Chris start with? What are the differences between the two? Which one do they like better?  We also talk about the upcoming EP release from Ringo. Enjoy the discussion! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email:...

In this episode, Dave and Chris discuss the 2021 film The Beatles and India. This is a documentary that's just about what it says -- how the Beatles' connections to India began, developed, and ended. Along the way, you'll hear from pundits like Mark Lewisohn and Steve Turner, Patti Boyd, and many others who were in Rishikesh when the Beatles stayed there in 1968. We also discuss one of the most significant revelations the movie points out regarding why the Beatles left India. We think the...

In this episode Dave welcomes back a favorite guest, noted John Lennon expert Jude Southerland Kessler, as well as a new guest, Scott R. McKinley to talk about the new audiobook version of Jude's third book in the John Lennon Series, She Loves You. You'll learn about the audiobook recording process, how Scott studied and prepared the accents to perform the audiobook, the research process, Jude's latest book project, and so much more. They even ask Dave a few questions about I've Got A Beatles...

We're back after a summer hiatus! We begin the episode with a recap of all the latest Beatles/McCartney news and weigh in with our opinions, and then move on to our analysis of John Lennon's 1980 single, "Watching The Wheels." As always, we discuss the music, lyrics, and some of the cover versions. Enjoy! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: [email protected]: @ivegotabeatlesFacebook: I’ve Got A Beatles Podcast Our video...

When was the last time you thought about the 40+ Beatles/Solo instrumental tunes? We went deep into the catalog and ranked our top 10 best instrumentals, which includes some obvious choices, but also some obscure gems. All four Beatles are discussed, but clearly Paul McCartney wins the award for sheer numbers of instrumentals. Did we choose your favorites? What do you think of our order?  Enjoy! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email:...

In this episode, after many years of listener requests, we finally discuss The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash, the famous 1978 Beatles spoof film that combines elements of Monty Python and Saturday Night Live! We talk about the film's background, the stars, the plot, the famous cameos, and so much more. What will Dave and Chris think of the film? How does it hold up?  We also talk about the announcement of Ringo's three upcoming EPs as well. Enjoy! Complete episodes can be found at...

What would've happened if the Beatles reunited to make an album in 1973 based on the four albums recorded that year? We draw from Mind Games, Band on the Run, Living in the Material World, and Ringo to compile a 12-track album that we think would be even better if all four Beatles played and contributed to the songs. Chris and Dave both had different approaches to their album construction, but they both work well as listens. If only that had happened... Dave's album: Band on the Run, Jet,...

In an I've Got A Beatles Podcast first, we examine a song that wasn't written by a Beatle nor appeared on a Beatles or solo album -- but it features Paul McCartney prominently! In this episode, we discuss Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney's duet "The Girl is Mine" from 1982's Thriller album. What do we think about the lyrics ("doggone girl??") and music? How did the song come about and what's going on at the end of the song? Are there any covers of the song? Check out the episode and let us...

In this episode we rank the 13 "canonic" Beatles albums on the basis of their cover artwork. Which ones do we think are the most interesting conceptually? How about the most creative? Do the covers tell us anything about the music on the album?  We're sure that you will both agree and disagree with us, so leave us your opinion at any of our contact options below! Enjoy! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email:...

It's time for another one of our patented Ringo album reviews! This time it's his 1998 album Vertical Man, the first album he worked on with Mark Hudson. As is typical for Ringo albums, there are some great songs featuring Ringo's old band mates, as well as some filler, and a whole lot of background singers! We also discuss some potentially-interesting George Harrison news.  Enjoy! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email:...

In this episode, Dave and Chris kill two birds with one stone in this twofer episode combining a Beatle appearance in a film that happens to be a famous gig! What was the Rock and Roll Circus, held in 1968? What did John Lennon do at this event? Who were his bandmates? What other groups played at this event? How many of those groups were lip-synching? And why is Chris unhappy Allen Klein was involved?  After we discuss the Circus, we cover some recent current events in the Beatles world,...

Happy 2023! We're back with our first episode of the new year, returning to the lab to analyze the Beatles' first #1 hit and title song of their first album, "Please Please Me." As usual, we'll discuss the music, lyrics, cover versions, and recording/chart history.  Enjoy! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: [email protected]: @ivegotabeatlesFacebook: I’ve Got A Beatles Podcast Our video venture: "Song Album...

For our last episode of 2022, we discuss Paul McCartney's mammoth box set released at the end of this year. We have some fun with our review by choosing our favorite singles, best B-sides, best unknown tunes, and much more (set in fun and punny categories). Thanks for all your support this past year, and we're looking forward to being with you again in 2023!  Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: [email protected]:...