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Every Sound There Is: Exploring The Beatles’ Songs

David Pannell

The Beatles released 208 songs through EMI between 1962 and 1970. This podcast looks in detail at the stories behind each song, their composition, their arrangement, their recording, their lyrics, and so on. 

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  • 5 episodes
  • Updated Monday

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  • Monday · 46 min

    2b. While My Guitar Gently Weeps

    We continue looking at one of George's best-loved songs. "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" was presented to the band before John and Paul had recalibrated (upwards) their views about George's songwriting ability. It’s the only Beatles track that includes a guest playing lead guitar. It was the first EMI recording for which they used an eight-track recorder. The use of distorted bass was unusual, and the use of distorted bass chords was particularly unusual. And, at least music-wise, it’s one of George’s great Beatles songs.

  • July 27 · 36 min

    2a. While My Guitar Gently Weeps

    One of George's best-loved songs, "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" was presented to the band before John and Paul had recalibrated (upwards) their views about George's songwriting ability. It’s the only Beatles track that includes a guest playing lead guitar. It was the first EMI recording for which they used an eight-track recorder. The use of distorted bass was unusual, and the use of distorted bass chords was particularly unusual. And, at least music-wise, it’s one of George’s great Beatles songs.

  • July 6 · 51 min

    1. And Your Bird Can Sing

    "And Your Bird Can Sing" was mainly written by John, with some input from Paul. The Beatles recorded two distinct versions of the song, releasing the second one on Revolver outside the US, and on Yesterday And Today within it. Twin lead guitars played by George and Paul provide the dominant sound of the recording. The target of the song's lyrics is surprising.

  • June 2 · 6 min

    Introduction

    In 1966, The Beatles sang, “You tell me that you’ve heard every sound there is.” In this podcast, I’ll be talking about every sound the Beatles made in the songs they released through EMI between 1962 and 1970. I’ll be looking at the stories behind each song, its composition, arrangement, recording process, lyrics, instruments, and much more.

  • June 2 · 44 sec

    Trailer

    Listen to "Every Sound There Is" for stories and details about every song The Beatles released through EMI between 1962 and 1970.