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A podcast that chats to a wide variety of Beatle authors and writers. What inspired them to add their entry into a library of over 1000 books?
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Friday Oct 30, 2020
Friday Oct 30, 2020
I'm joined by one of Britain's leading music writers, Graeme Thomson, to discuss his elegant and insightful account of George Harrison's extraordinary life and career; 'Behind The Locked Door'.
We look at George's changes and conflicts and pay particular attention to George's under appreciated post Beatle career.
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
I'm joined by Paul Du Noyer, a Liverpool born author, editor and music journalist.
He discusses 'The Complete John Lennon' - a new revised version of 1997's 'We All Shine On'. This unique book recounts John Lennon's life after The Beatles with a fascinating and revealing track by track analysis of the stories behind all his solo songs.
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Ashley Kahn joins us to discuss his wonderful collection of George Harrison's interviews. Though known as the 'quiet' Beatle - Ashley's collection shows a thoughtful and outspoken man trying to come understand his place both in and out of The Beatles.
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Ken McNab has written a vivid and thrilling account of perhaps the most dramatic of all the Beatles years - 1969. We discuss at length his book 'And In The End' and examine the key events and decisions which led to the year ending with The Beatles leading separate lives.
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
For our very first episode Ken Womack joins us to discuss his new book - 'John Lennon 1980 The Last Days In The Life'.
Who was John Lennon in 1980? What led him back to the studio after a 5 year break? Did he still have a relationship with Paul McCartney? Ken Womack answers these questions and many more in his brilliant new book covering John's final year.