Beatles News Briefs

#131: "George Martin: The Scores": Inside the book that explores his Beatles recordings as never before

Explore the work of Sir George Martin, the musical genius behind The Beatles’ most iconic recordings, as never before in this incredible interview with Brian Kehew and Kevin Ryan, the authors of the book "George Martin: The Scores." This landmark three-volume collection, created with unprecedented access to Sir George Martin’s personal archive, features life-size reproductions of his original handwritten scores for classics such as “Yesterday,” “Strawberry Fields Forever,” “Here Comes the Sun,” and more. Packed with rare insights, behind-the-scenes commentary, and never-before-seen arrangement details, "George Martin: The Scores" offers Beatles fans, musicians, historians, and music lovers a fascinating look into the creative process of the legendary producer often called “The Fifth Beatle." You'll hear about the authors' work with Sir George Martin on the project before his passing and what they learned about his life and music. You won't want to miss this one. Please like, comment and subscribe (if you haven't already) for more of great episodes like this. (Also available in video on YouTube.) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.

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#130: LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST! - May Pang on John Lennon, "The Lost Weekend: A Love Story" and her iconic photographs

The legendary May Pang opens up about her life with John Lennon, the “Lost Weekend,” the making of The Lost Weekend: A Love Story," and the iconic photographs that reshaped how fans understand Lennon’s most surprising creative period and that she is showing in local exhibitions around the country. In this in‑depth conversation, she shares new stories, personal reflections, and behind‑the‑scenes moments that Beatles fans have never heard before. If you love Beatles history, rare stories, and firsthand accounts from the people who were actually there, this interview is essential listening. (Special note: The video version on YouTube only has a video gallery of pictures taken by May Pang.) Be sure to check out our follow-up YouTube short with a story from May not included here in the interview. It's titled, "May Pang: The "Walrus" And Yoko Were No-Shows At Rick Nelson's "Garden Party". Note: For more information on May Pang's art exhibition schedule, go to https://maypangphotography.com #MayPang #JohnLennon #LostWeekend #Beatles #BeatlesHistory #TheLostWeekendALoveStory #DVD #TheBeatles #PaulMcCartney #TheRaspberries #EricCarmen #PhilSpector #MalEvans #GeorgeHarrison #RingoStarr #madisonsquaregarden #EltonJohn --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.

#129 : "An Inside Look at Liverpool's International Beatles Week From Three Fans Attending"

Each year, International Beatles Week brings fans from around the world together for live music, rare talks, tributes, and unforgettable moments. Here, we present a report from some fans attending this annual Liverpool festival on what this year's event is like. If you love Beatles history, live music, and global fan culture or if you've never been to the festival, this recap gives an idea of what you can expect. #InternationalBeatlesWeek #BeatlesWeek #Liverpool #Beatles #BeatlesFans #BeatlesHistory #BeatlesNewsBriefs #SteveMarinucci #JohnLennon #PaulMcCartney #GeorgeHarrison #RingoStarr #Beatlemania #BeatlesFestival #LiverpoolMusic #BeatlesCommunity #BeatlesEvents #BeatlesReport #MusicHistory #RockHistory --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.

#128 - Count Five's Kenn Ellner on ‘Psychotic Reaction’ & Music Life in a Beatles-Ruled World

Beatles News Briefs #128 dives into garage‑rock history as Kenn Ellner of the legendary Count Five recounts the making of their iconic 1966 hit “Psychotic Reaction” — a song that helped define the psychedelic‑garage sound and still inspires musicians today. Kenn shares vivid stories about the band’s early days, the whirlwind success of their breakout single, and what it was like trying to stand out in a music world dominated by The Beatles, British Invasion bands, and rapidly changing rock trends. You’ll hear about the band’s creative process, the cultural moments that shaped their sound, encounters with The Doors, Otis Redding and others, and Kenn’s personal reflections on Count Five’s legacy. If you love garage rock, ’60s music history, or behind‑the‑scenes stories from artists who lived it, this is just what you're looking for. Beatles News Briefs continues to bring you exclusive interviews with authors, musicians, and creators who shaped the soundtrack of our lives. Be sure to give this episode a thumbs up. And please hit the SUBSCRIBE button so you can get word of our shows as soon as they're published. You don't ever want to miss another episode of Beatles News Briefs. (And be sure to check out our Beatles News Briefs channel on YouTube. Besides the podcast, you'll find additional interview clips with Mark Lewisohn, Giles Martin, Peter Tork, Phillip Norman and more! #CountFive #KennEllner #PsychoticReaction #GarageRock #60sRock #BeatlesNewsBriefs #BeatlesPodcast #MusicHistory #PsychedelicRock #ClassicRockStories #RockLegends #BeatlesNewsBriefs #Podcast #BeatlesCommunity #SteveMarinucci #BeatlesPodcast #BeatlesNewsBriefs #SanJoseRocks #SanJoseSound #JohnLennon #GeorgeHarrison #PaulMcCartney #RingoStarr --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.

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Beatles News Briefs #127 - Urgent podcast - Breakdown of the new ’Rubber Soul’ sets coming Oct. 2

Dive into this urgent Beatles News Briefs episode as Steve Marinucci unpacks every detail of the newly announced Rubber Soul box sets coming October 2. Get a clear rundown of what's included and where you'll hear the fresh Giles Martin/Sam Okell stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes, the mono album and U.S. Capitol album versions, the exclusive website‑only editions. We list the names of the 20 previously unreleased session tracks, rare demos including Lennon’s “Little Girl” song outline and the current pricing in the U.S. and UK across all formats. If you want the most comprehensive, up‑to‑the‑minute guide to all Rubber Soul configurations, bonus content, and collector extras, this emergency Beatles News Briefs podcast has all you need. #beatles #rubbersoul #remix #Giles #gilesmartin #capitolrecords #unreleasedmusic #unreleasedtracks #unreleasedBeatles #demo #johnlennon #paulmccartney #georgeharrison #ringostarr --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.

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#126 - Beatles Author Philip Norman: New Revelations About Brian Epstein & Beatlemania

In this in‑depth interview with Beatles News Briefs host Steve Marinucci, acclaimed Beatles biographer Philip Norman, author of "Shout!" and the new book "Mr. Moonlight: Brian Epstein and The Making of the Beatles," shares powerful insights into the life of Brian Epstein, the manager who transformed The Beatles from a Liverpool club act into a global cultural phenomenon. Norman discusses Epstein’s extraordinary achievements despite having no experience in pop management, his battles with homophobia and anti-Semitism, his complex relationship with John Lennon, and the protective “invisible shield” he built around the band during the height of Beatlemania. The conversation also explores the controversies surrounding Epstein’s death, his role in landmark Beatles moments like the Global Satellite Broadcast that featured the premiere of “All You Need Is Love” , and how The Beatles changed forever after his passing. Norman also reflects on John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison, and how his views evolved while writing their biographies and confirms his future writing plans for "Shout!" timed with Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles biopics . The interview offers rare clarity and new revelations from one of the world’s leading Beatles scholars. Also featured in the show is a short review of recent concerts seen by Steve of Ringo Starr and Peter Asher with pictures taken by him at those respective shows. Thanks for watching and we hope you enjoy the show. #PhilipNorman #BrianEpstein #TheBeatles #BeatlesHistory #BeatlesInterview #BeatlesDocumentary #BeatlesBiographer #Beatlemania #JohnLennon #PaulMcCartney #GeorgeHarrison #RingoStarr #ShoutPhilipNorman #MrMoonlightBook #BeatlesManager #BrianEpsteinStory #BrianEpsteinLegacy #BrianEpsteinBeatles #BeatlesSecrets #BeatlesArchive #BeatlesFans #SamMendesBeatles #BeatlesBiopics #1960sMusic #MusicHistory #RockHistory #LiverpoolMusic #BritishInvasion #BrianEpsteinInterview #PhilipNormanInterview #BeatlesAuthor #BeatlesScholar #BeatlesAnalysis #BeatlesDeepDive #BeatlesRareStories #BeatlesUntoldStories #BeatlesMythology #BeatlesManagement #BeatlesCulture #Beatles1960s #BeatlesTimeline #BeatlesDiscussion #BeatlesPodcast #BeatlesYouTube #BrianEpsteinDeath #BrianEpsteinControversy #BrianEpsteinBiography #BeatlesGlobalBroadcast #AllYouNeedIsLove #BeatlesLondon #BeatlesRecordingHistory #BeatlesRelationships #LennonMcCartney #BeatlesCreativeProcess #BeatlesLegacy #ShoutBook #MrMoonlight #PhilipNormanBooks #BeatlesBooks #BeatlesBiographies #SteveMarinucci #JoeFlannery --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.

#125 - A deep dive into Beatles videos with author Bill Last

Beatles video history, rare releases, and collectibles take center stage in this episode featuring special guest Bill Last, author of The Collected Beatles Videography – A Guide to Collecting Group and Solo Video, 1962–2024.Bill’s comprehensive research into Beatles and solo video releases makes this a must‑listen for collectors and fans of the Fab Four. We explore the evolution of Beatles video content across six decades — from early promotional films to modern restorations — with detailed discussion of: The Beatles’ first motion picture, "A Hard Day’s Night" - Its various releases and restorations. The acclaimed documentary "The Compleat Beatles"- Why it remains a fan favorite. Voyager’s rare and now out‑of‑print 1993 "A Hard Day’s Night" CD‑ROM - A forgotten gem in Beatles multimedia history. Bill breaks down the formats, availability, and collector value of these releases and more, offering some unique insights. Thanks for listening — or watching on YouTube. If you haven’t subscribed yet, hit that button so you’ll know as soon as new episodes drop. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.

#124 - Exclusive!: Gary C. Bourgeois on new Dolby Atmos remix for Beatles film "A Hard Day's Night"!

In this exclusive interview, legendary re-recording mixer Gary C. Bourgeois, who has done past work for The Beatles, Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, and many others, breaks down his brand‑new 2026 Dolby Atmos remix of the Beatles film A Hard Day’s Night, sharing behind‑the‑scenes stories, mixing choices, and the technical challenges of bringing a classic to immersive audio. You'll learn how Atmos reshapes the film soundtrack for modern theaters and home systems, Gary’s approach to preserving the original performances while expanding spatial depth, plus hear some anecdotes from his career working with major artists and film projects. This interview pairs rare industry insight with practical audio techniques—perfect for anyone looking to understand how classic cinema is remixed for today’s immersive formats. You won't want to miss this one. Like, subscribe, and leave a thumbs up to get more exclusive interviews and deep dives. Leave a comment on the show. It will be available on video and audio on YouTube and in audio at your favorite podcast providers. (Note: The song he talks working on for the movie "Five Corners" is The Beatles' song "In My Life.") --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.

#123 Faith Cohen, whose idea for Global Beatles Day is becoming a reality

Beatles News Briefs host Steve Marinucci talks to Global Beatles Day founder Faith Cohen about the idea she had in 2009 to celebrate Global Beatles Day on June 25 (the date on which the Beatles' worldwide premiere and global broadcast of "All You Need Is Love" took place back in 1967), which has now been officially recognized by the Beatles and will be celebrated by them annually. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.

#122 - Unseen Beatles Candlestick Park Photos Revealed In New Jim Marshall book

This week’s episode takes a deep dive into The Beatles by Jim Marshall – Candlestick Park Live, the newly released book showcasing a remarkable collection of never‑before‑seen photos from The Beatles’ final ticketed concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco on August 29, 1966. The book also includes a rich archive of images from the band’s 1965 Cow Palace performance, offering an intimate look at two historic moments in Beatles history. We’re joined by Amanda Davis, former assistant to legendary rock photographer Jim Marshall, along with veteran music journalist Joel Selvin, who contributed an in‑depth essay exploring the cultural impact and behind‑the‑scenes story of the 1966 show. If you usually listen just to the audio version, this is a great week to check out our YouTube video edition, which features some of Marshall’s iconic photos and a selection of the previously unseen photographs that are included in the book. Thanks for listening and supporting us. We appreciate you! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.

#121 - Special: The Beatles - The Prisoner Connection

Dive into a one‑of‑a‑kind conversation connecting The Beatles, the iconic 1960s TV series The Prisoner, and the legendary Welsh village of Portmeirion. In this special episode, Beatles News Briefs host and veteran Beatles reporter Steve Marinucci is joined by renowned archivist Keith Badman and Meurig Jones, Portmeirion’s longtime location manager, for an unforgettable deep‑dive into music history, television culture, and rare behind‑the‑scenes stories. Speaking to us directly from inside Portmeirion, Jones shares exclusive, little‑known accounts of the Beatles’ visits to the village—stories involving all four Beatles and many of their closest associates. Discover why the band was fascinated by The Prisoner, how the show’s surreal setting influenced them, and what kept drawing them, most of all George Harrison, back to this magical location. Fresh from his own recent trip, Keith Badman adds vivid details about exploring the filming sites, the Beatles‑related landmarks, and the enduring cultural impact of both the band and the series. This episode is packed with rare insights, historical gems, and fun, engaging storytelling—a must‑see and/or hear for Beatles fans, The Prisoner devotees, and anyone captivated by Portmeirion’s unique charm. And there's a bonus for those who view it on YouTube: The video version includes photos provided by Meurig Jones. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.

#120 - Beatlemania gone wild - Author Dave Schwensen to expand "The Beatles in Cleveland"

Our guest this week is author Dave Schwensen,, whose book "The Beatles In Cleveland," is the authoritative work on the two Beatles concerts in that city that were stopped by the police because of riotous fans. Schwensen announces here he's releasing an expanded edition of that book and he tells us all about it. We also review Paul McCartney's new "The Boys of Dungeon Lane" album. And we'll also some Beatles news briefs as well. Ready? Steady? Go! P.S. if you go to our video version of this podcast on YouTube, you'll see two unreleased photos of Micky Dolenz and Davy Jones with Dave Schwensen. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.

#119 - Beatles Anthology insider and archivist Keith Badman on digging for music treasures, upcoming book

Welcome back, everyone! I’m your host, Steve Marinucci — and today’s episode is a big one. We’re joined by someone who was inside one of the most ambitious Beatles projects ever created: Keith Badman, who worked on the original Beatles Anthology and is a veteran of major pop‑music deep‑dives. Keith pulls back the curtain on what it was really like to help build the Anthology, the hunt for never‑before‑seen clips, and the detective work required to bring lost Beatles and pop music history back to life. He'll relate the story of showing a found clip to a British singing legend and their reaction. He even teases the subject of his next Beatles history book — a project packed with archival discoveries and now nearing the finish line. Plus, we’ll share a review of “John & Yoko: Power to the People” and wrap up with the latest Beatles News Briefs you need to know. Here we go. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.

#118 - Spencer Leigh on Liverpool landmarks, plus McCartney listening session, more

UK author and broadcaster Spencer Leigh joins Steve Marinucci to discuss the fight to save Liverpool’s music landmarks and shares revealing Beatles stories about Brian Epstein and the firing of Pete Best. We also talk with Luis Lopez, one of the “Lucky 39” invited to the secret Paul McCartney listening session for "The Boys of Dungeon Lane" — complete with a surprise appearance by Paul himself. Luis gives an inside look at the whole adventure. Plus: our review of the new documentary "Peter Asher: Everywhere Man" and early thoughts on Ringo Starr’s new album "Long Long Road." If you enjoy this episode, please give us a thumbs up and subscribe — it makes us feel great and helps our work grow. We appreciate you!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.

#117 Women's History of the Beatles/new Peter Asher documentary

In the first part of the show, we feature four female Beatles scholars, including author Christine Feldman-Barrett talking about her book "A Women's History of the Beatles." In part two, we feature an exclusive interview with Don Geller and Dayna Goldfine, the co-producers of the new documentary "Peter Asher: Everywhere Man" on the making of the film. A lot for you to listen to and to discuss here. We hope you enjoy it, give us a like on the video and subscribe so you can get first word of our newest episodes. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.

#116 Seeing The Beatles!! -- Fan accounts and exclusive interview with DJ legend Johnny Holliday, who co-emceed the Beatles' final show.

In a special two-segment show, Beatles News Briefs presents "Seeing the Beatles" with fan accounts of seeing the Beatles (as a group) in concert at several U.S. concerts and, in the second half of the show, an exclusive interview with disc jockey legend Johnny Holliday, who co-emceed the Beatles' final concert at Candlestick Park on Aug. 29, 1966. You hear fans' stories of trying to get to their hotel rooms, the concert experience and the music they played. And Johnny Holliday, who is a member of both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Baseball Hall of Fame, tells what it was like socializing with the Beatles and the weather at the often chilly Candlestick Park where the show was held. He also talks about working with the Monkees and other bands, and his work as a major league baseball announcer and his current work as a sportscaster for the University of Maryland. A great show you won't want to miss. Hear it on your favorite podcast provider or see it on video on YouTube. --------------- And be sure to check out our special "Beatles News Briefs -- Seeing the Beatles" playlist on YouTube with airchecks of DJ legend Johnny Holliday, including promos on KYA Radio in San Francisco for the Candlestick concert and a Levi's ad with the Jefferson Airplane mentioned in the show, an interview with a teenage Meryl Streep at a Beatles concert plus video clips of the Beatles at various venues on U.S. tours. You can find it at this link. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.

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Announcement of new Paul McCartney album. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.

#115 - Inside "The McCartney Legacy" with Allan Kozinn and Adrian Sinclair

This week, we take a deep dive into "The McCartney Legacy" with Allan Kozinn and Adrian Sinclair, the co-authors of an incredible series of encyclopedic volumes (two down, one coming and more to go) that probe the McCartney mystique as it's never been done before. This is also special for me with this mini-reunion with Allan Kozinn, one of my old Things We Said Today cohorts. Then we finish off with some Beatles news briefs. Hang onto your ears because here we go! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.

#114 - Mark Lewisohn on "Evolver '62," "Tune In," and more

Esteemed Beatles researcher and historian Mark Lewisohn talks with veteran Beatles reporter Steve Marinucci about his recently released film of his lecture "'Evolver '62" and the reason 1962 was such a pivotal year for The Beatles, his progress on his monumental Beatles history trilogy "Tune In", some recent discoveries, his opinions of the Beatles' "Anthology 4" and the recent Decca tape discovery in Canada and lots more. If you enjoy this or any of our shows, please give us a "thumbs up," SUBSCRIBE, and let your friends know about us. We have some special shows in the works you won't want to miss. Links to see and buy 'Evolver '62' (we may get commission on links): AppleTV: https://apple.co/46m6L7x Google Play: https://bit.ly/4qsUXHy Fandango: https://bit.ly/45SSvTu Amazon Prime: https://amzn.to/4b30b8I Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4pXf4gL Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4bP7bGS DVD: https://bit.ly/3Zap37F --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.

#113 - Debbie Greenberg, author of "Cavern Club: The Inside Story," on seeing The Beatles at the Cavern

Debbie Greenberg, author of "Cavern Club: The Inside Story," whose father owned the Cavern Club for several years, talks about what it was like seeing The Beatles there, knowing the families of the band and what it was like just being in the Cavern in those wild and crazy days. Also, we have some Beatles news briefs, including the announcement of a new book from one of the Beatles, and a review of the documentaries "Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It" and Paul McCartney's "Man On the Run." And even more. Please give us a LIKE or, better yet, hit the subscribe button to get the latest show. Thanks for listening! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.