Best Tom Hunyady And Andy Nicholes Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 253: Iconic Song Series | 'The Back Seat Of My Car' | Allan Kozinn 1:14:25

2h ago1:14:25

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We return with the "Iconic Song Series" for E253! And we were very pleased to have Allan Kozinn (Co-Author The McCartney Legacy join us again for this episode where we opted to tackle 'The Back Seat Of My Car'. Recording sessions, musical structure and lyrical analysis are all a part of this episode! Allan also gives us an update of where Volume 2 …

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#86 - Baby's In Black with Andy Nicholes (co-host 2Legs Podcast) 1:16:06

1d ago1:16:06

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Though the Lennon & McCartney songwriting team found it harder and harder to truly write songs together from scratch as they got busier and busier, with "Baby's In Black," they were able to get "nose-to-nose" and write something truly different from what was expected at the time. A 3/4 time waltz with a melancholy lyric (possibly inspired by Astrid…

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Episode 252: "Interview Archive: Wogan 1987" 1:02:13

14d ago1:02:13

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Hello All! We're back with a traditional episode this week. This time diving back into the Interview Archives (as we've done in the past) with Paul (& Linda's) appearance from November 1987 on the UK BBC1 Programme Wogan, hosted by Terry Wogan. We've re-edited in the performances of 'Jet', 'Once Upon A Long Ago' and 'Listen To What The Man Said' as…

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#87 - You Never Give Me Your Money with Tom Hunyady (co-host, 2Legs and Talk More Talk podcasts) 1:29:29

16d ago1:29:29

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In many ways, Paul McCartney is the ultimate storyteller. He's got an unparalleled ability to craft characters and a situations that are so vivid, you can't easily tell when he's hiding his own feelings and life stories in them. So when we writes a song where he's totally upfront about a situation, no story, no characters, you can bet it's somethin…

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Episode 251: "One Hand Clapping" (Track By Track Review) 1:18:17

19d ago1:18:17

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Our first (and last due to tech issues!) ever true live "real" episode! As we break down OHC track by track with former Leg David Gargalino! Originally Broadcast on our YouTube Channel on 20th June 2024. Peace Andy and TomBy Tom Hunyady and Andy Nicholes

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#88 - No Reply with guest Jeff Slate (musician, journalist) 1:25:58

24d ago1:25:58

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The journey of "No Reply" is a curious one. A song John seemed to not think much of, and originally offered to another Brian Epstein-managed artist, it also was possibly slated to be the final song recorded for A Hard Day's Night. If not for Ringo's tonsillitis, who knows what would've happened with it. After spending some time with it though, and …

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Episode 250! (With Friends) 3:03:55

29d ago3:03:55

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We went live on our YouTube outlet to celebrate our 250th episode! Cameos from Joe Mayo, Kit O'Toole, Beatley Tone and others! Here's to 500! Andy & TomBy Tom Hunyady and Andy Nicholes

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#89 - Lady Madonna with Davis Rogan (pianist, host DJ Davis' Tasting Notes)) 1:10:41

1M ago1:10:41

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After spending a year and half out firmly planted in psychedelia, The Beatles returned to Earth at the beginning of 1968 with "Lady Madonna," a Paul-penned tune that pays tribute to the strength of women, a topic he mines throughout his career. The song also serves an homage to New Orleans' piano legend and rock and roll trail blazer Fats Domino, a…

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Episode 249: "One Hand Clapping" (A History) (With Adrian Sinclair) 1:04:07

1M ago1:04:07

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We are very happy to have one of the distinguished authors/researchers/film editor Adrian Sinclair back on 2Legs this week. Adrian is the co-author of the celebrated The McCartney Legacy Volume 1 1969-73, along with Allan Kozinn. Adrian joins Andy and Tom as he gives an overview of this period in Wings history. Starting with the seeds of the era in…

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#90 - The Inner Light with Caitlin Larkin (DJ, Sirius XM The Beatles Channel) 1:19:16

1M ago1:19:16

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There seems to be somewhat of a misconception of The Beatles having a really big "Indian period." In reality, there's only 3 songs that really fit that bill, and the 3rd a final one, "The Inner Light," may be the most open hearted and enlightened one. After being inspired/challenged by a scholar he met on the David Frost show, George took lyrics fr…

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Episode 248: Luca Perasi (Band On The Run) 1:35:53

2M ago1:35:53

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We are very happy and proud to have had Luca Perasi back on Episode 248 of 2Legs! Luca is the author of several books: (Paul McCartney Recording Sessions 1969-2013, Paul McCartney Music Is Ideas, Volume 1 1970-1989, Peter Gabriel: The Rhythm Has My Soul. The Stories Behind The Songs) and newly published Band On The Run: The Story of A Classic Album…

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#91 - Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me and My Monkey with guest Brian Marchese (host, Where's That Sound Coming From?) 1:47:57

2M ago1:47:57

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The longest titled song in the Beatles' catalogue is also one that maybe flies a bit below the radar. Buried on side 3 of the White album, "Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me and My Monkey" is one of the heaviest rockers in the back half of their career. Inspired by the Maharishi, and also possibly by a growing drug issue, John leads the b…

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Episode 247: Highline Ballroom NYC 2007 1:11:17

2M ago1:11:17

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We've got some friends joining us this week! In June 2007 Andy, Tom & James Liverani and Joe Mantineo all were lucky enough to attend the "Secret Gig" Promotional Show for Memory Almost Full at the Highline Ballroom in NYC. Tom, James, and Joe along with Andy recount their Memories (not almost full) about this epic concert, celebrities who attended…

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BONUS! A Let It Be Podcast Roundtable Chat 1:53:58

2M ago1:53:58

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After decades of hiding in the Apple vaults, the Beatles' 1970 film Let It Be is finally out! Lovingly restored thanks to Peter Jackson's team, the documentary directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg finally gets it place in the sun. What better way to celebrate than with Beatle pals!?!? We were thrilled as could be to join our pals from the Blotto Beatle…

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Episode 246: "Let It Be" 1:01:02

2M ago1:01:02

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We dive back into the Beatles for this episode because hello how could we ignore the first commercial world wide home video release of Let It Be. Yes we all had the boots, the laserdiscs, the VHS copies from the rental stores we copied as kids, but now we have it fully restored FINALLY. In superior video and audio quality. Streaming now on Disney +…

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#92 - If I Needed Someone with Ethan Alexanian (host, Fans on the Run) 1:13:53

2M ago1:13:53

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Imagine the feeling you'd get when the band that was the inspiration for YOUR band put out a song and told everyone YOUR band inspired that song? Probably a pretty amazing feeling. That's exactly what happened when The Beatles released the George Harrison-penned "If I Needed Someone" on Rubber Soul in December 1965. George was quick to give credit …

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#93 - Honey Pie with Dr. Christine Feldman-Barrett, author (A Women's History of the Beatles, The Life, Death, and Afterlife of the Record Store) 1:09:54

2M ago1:09:54

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Much has been discussed of Paul McCartney's love of what John Lennon called "granny music." The music of his parents' generation, British Music Hall, Vaudeville, Tin Pan Alley...you know the genre...the stuff Lennon loved to complain about when it came from Paul, but seemingly had no problem with his favorite group, Nilsson, whos stock and trade wa…

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Episode 245: "All You Need Is Love" (Book Review) 59:53

3M ago59:53

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It's been a hectic April! New Ringo EP, One Hand Clapping announced this past week, RSD and now finally a "new" Beatles related text has been published. All You Need Is Love: The Beatles In Their Own Words is a new book of interview transcripts conducted by long time Beatles associate Peter Brown and his co-author Steven Gaines. These interviews we…

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#94 - Free As A Bird with Skylar Moody (Beatles content creator, journalist) 1:24:43

3M ago1:24:43

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Some 25 years after the Beatles' break up, new music from the band emerged via a cosmic combination of technology and enduring love...and the career-spanning Anthology project. Using a solo John piano demo, the remaining Threetles completed "Free As A Bird," a stately and beautiful track, complete with the still gorgeous Beatle harmony, brilliant l…

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One Hand Clapping Announcement! 50:33

3M ago50:33

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This past week the much bootlegged album/sessions of One Hand Clapping leaked suggesting a 14th June release. We discuss. From our YouTube channel.By Tom Hunyady and Andy Nicholes

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Episode 244: Caitlin Larkin (SiriusXM Beatles Channel) 1:08:51

3M ago1:08:51

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We are big time proud and happy to share that Ms. Caitlin Larkin joined us for Episode 244 this week on 2Legs! Caitlin is a DJ on The Beatles Channel on SiriusXM (Channel 18) and can be heard Monday to Friday from 12PM to 1PM EST. Caitlin has been a panelist with Andy at Fests in Chicago and New York the last few years and she shares her Beatles up…

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Episode 243: "Recent Boots" (BOTR) 43:35

3M ago43:35

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Calling all Bootleg Fans! It's like Christmas in April! Recent boots have surfaced (don't ask us where to find them!), stemming from the Geoff Emerick Estate sale which includes many Rough Mixes of BOTR material as well as later Wings material. These are on the Misterclaudel and HMC labels. We have only heard the Misterclaudel as of this recording.…

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Episode 242: Iconic Song Series: 'Maybe I'm Amazed' (With Allan Kozinn) 1:22:31

4M ago1:22:31

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We are very proud to announce the start of a recurring monthly series (which will be a regular episode) titled Iconic Song Series. We will pick one Classic McCartney solo track and once a month we will be joined by Allan Kozinn and (eventually) Adrian Sinclair. Co-Authors of the celebrated The McCartney Legacy. By now all followers of our show and …

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Episode 241: "Meet Paul McCartney" (1980 Interview) 1:00:36

4M ago1:00:36

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Hello 2Legs Faithful! This week we chose to analyse (in real time) another vintage Paul interview. As we have done in the past, (1986's Paul McCartney Special) etc. This time around we opted to view the rare 1980 Interview conducted by Tim Rice of all people which was recorded in May 1980 and later released that August. This was a promotional piece…

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Episode 240: "Rolling Stone Top 100" (Review) 57:11

4M ago57:11

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Rob Sheffield from Rolling Stone Magazine recently wrote a 15,000 word excellent article on his choices for the Top 100 Solo Beatles Songs of All Time. Surprise Surprise - Paul wins with 33 entries, John 30, George 24, Ringo 13. What Macca Tracks made the cut? We discuss. And some of the other tracks by the others. Article Do you largely agree/disa…

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Episode 239: Interview: Daryl Easlea (Record Collector Magazine) 1:01:58

4M ago1:01:58

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Hi all! For Episode 239 Andy and Tom invited Daryl Easlea who edited and assembled the special edition of Record Collector Magazine first published in the UK in December and arriving Stateside in January. Daryl is a lifelong collector on all things Beatles, Solo and McCartney and has been in the industry for the past 25 years. He assembled a great …

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2024 Fest: Historians Panel ('Now And Then') The End of Beatles History? 51:14

5M ago51:14

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Andy was part of the Historians Panel at the 2024 Fest. Topic: "Free As A Bird, Real Love, Now And Then: The End Of Beatles History?". This was great fun and joining Andy was Susan Ryan, Jim Ryan, Janet Davis and Caitlin Larkin of the Beatles Channel on SiriusXM. Good Chat!By Tom Hunyady and Andy Nicholes

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Episode 238: "All The Best!" 46:50

5M ago46:50

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Hi Everyone! Fresh and Rested from the FEST, Episode 238 finds Andy and Tom discussing the second compilation hits package from Paul, All The Best! from 1987 and it's UK vs US configurations and our earliest memories with it. We think it holds up rather well and a brilliant marketing and promotional campaign ensured the album sold well in the homel…

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2024 Fest Recap 35:39

5M ago35:39

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Finally caught our breath to recap the 2024 NYC Fest and give our thank you's to everyone we met and talked to and hung out with! Roll on Chicago!By Tom Hunyady and Andy Nicholes

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Episode 237: "Band On The Run: Underdubbed Review" 55:41

5M ago55:41

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Well, we finally got our hands on it! Joining Andy and Tom this FEST weekend for our review of the "Underdubbed Mix" of Band On The Run is none other than Mr. David Gargalino, original co-host of 2Legs. We go track by track on the new mix. Vinyl and CD for all 3 of us! Tom gives his opinion on the 1/2 Speed remaster as well (Andy & David had not li…

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Episode 236: "Paul & George Part II" (with Eoghan Lyng) 57:40

6M ago57:40

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This week on 2Legs we were delighted to have back Mr. Eoghan Lyng (Author: George Harrison in the 1970s, U2onTrack) and contributor to publications Culture Sonar, Penny Black Music and Far Out Magazine for Part II of our "Deep Dive" on the Paul & George relationship. This installment centres on the years 1976 to 1981. While not a prolific period of…

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Episode 235: "Top 10 Driving Songs" 47:06

6M ago47:06

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Hi gang, As we prepare for the 2024 Fest in a few weeks we did a quick fun one for E235. What are some of your favourite Paul/Wings songs to just sing your heart out to while driving, (or other places?). This week Andy and Tom rolled off a bunch of our favs. Some you probably would guess, some others. Not very ballad heavy you would think! We also …

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Episode 234: ”2024 Over/Unders” 54:54

6M ago54:54

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Welcome Back My Friends To The Show That Never Ends! Happy New Year! We are back with our first show of the year (as Tom recovering from a wicked cold) to do a hypothetical "Over/Under" show for Paul-related activities for 2024. This includes touring, album releases, archives, etc). What do you think Paul has in store for 2024? or are you in the kn…

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Episode 233: ”2023 Year In Review” 1:04:56

7M ago1:04:56

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Another year has come and gone. This will be the 8th Year for 2Legs overall since starting in 2016, and 4th full year for Andy since joining in late 2019. We recap the year that was. Books, Releases, Announcements, Tours, Deaths and Collaborations as well as our favourite episodes we recorded in 2023 and our Hopes for 2024. Wishing you and your fam…

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#95 - Savoy Truffle with Chris Carter (host, Breakfast with the Beatles) 1:16:06

7M ago1:16:06

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After a few years of producing some fairly heady and serious musical output, George found himself wanting to lighten the load a bit in 1968. Not everything needed to be Within You Without You, inspiration didn't always have to be divine. It could come from anywhere, even your friends gross teeth. Thanks to his friend Eric (you know who)'s love of c…

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Episode 232: McCartney III Madness 45:53

7M ago45:53

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A Year Anniversary the marketing people felt necessitated yet again another vinyl configuration for McCartney III. First issued in December 2020, here we are again with another variant. 3 different "swirl" colours. Joining Tom and Andy for 232 is original 2Legs Co-Host David Gargalino and we discuss marketing strategies and why we would or would no…

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#96 - It Won't Be Long with Ken Womack (author, "Living the Beatles Legend, The Untold Story of Mal Evans") 1:20:44

7M ago1:20:44

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Riding high on the success of a chart topping debut album and #1 singles, the Beatles were searching for what the next big hit would be. While "It Won't Be Long" didn't turn out to be that hit, it did provide a brilliantly urgent shot with which to start their sophomore album. It absolutely fires out of the speakers, grabbing the listener immediate…

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Episode 231: Ken Dashow 1:07:17

7M ago1:07:17

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We were honoured to have legendary DJ Ken Dashow (Q104.3 FM in New York) join us for Episode 231! If you are in or from the NYC area and a Beatles fan you will know this voice by heart! Ken has been on the air in NYC since 1982. He began his career in earnest starting out at WNEW 102.7 (Where Rock "Lived") and has been at Q104.3 (iHeartMedia) since…

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#97 - Good Morning, Good Morning with Red Rockers 1:00:36

7M ago1:00:36

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It can be tough to write songs when you're not out living real life experiences. After the Beatles stopped touring, John often found himself at home, bored and isolated from the social scenes he'd been in while on the road. But John could find inspiration in anything...posters, newspapers, even commercials. That's where he found inspiration for thi…

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Episode 230: ”Magical Mystery Tour” (with Steve Matteo) 1:12:21

7M ago1:12:21

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Roll Up, Roll Up For Episode 230! Steve Matteo, author of the new book Act Naturally: The Beatles On Film joins us this week for a dive into the Paul-centric and driven project and the Beatles 3rd film, Magical Mystery Tour. Steve has published other works on the Beatles and is a regular Fest attendee as well. He will be at the NYC Fest in February…

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Denny Laine (1944-2023) 32:23

7M ago32:23

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Andy went live on our channel (Tom was tied up) when we learned that founding Wings member Denny Laine succumbed to cancer this past week. Denny was a stronghold for Paul through the 1970s when Paul needed companionship the most. His contributions to Paul's music and his own will stand the test of time. Andy paid his respects and took comments/ques…

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#98 Hello Goodbye with Debbie Davis (singer, musician) 1:23:58

7M ago1:23:58

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1967 was arguably the top of the mountain for the Beatles. With the Sgt. Pepper album, they provided the soundtrack that encapsulated global consciousness, while also elevating themselves beyond just a mere pop band; they were artists of the highest order. It was also the beginning of the end, with the death of Brian Epstein kicking off a long seri…

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Stuck Inside These 4 Walls (Episode 7) 1:05:31

8M ago1:05:31

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A live episode from our channel we did the day before Thanksgiving this year with our friends Joe Mayo, and Beatley Tone.By Tom Hunyady and Andy Nicholes

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#99 I Will with guest Mike Viola (singer, songwriter, producer) 1:14:13

8M ago1:14:13

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We're into the top 100 songs in our rankings! We can't turn back now!! Paul McCartney seems to have a knack for making sure he finishes things. "Now and Then" is a good example; he saw something there worthwhile and though it took a couple of decades, he saw it through to completion. The same can be said for "I Will," a song for which he had a melo…

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#100 I Should Have Known Better with Laurie Kaye 52:48

8M ago52:48

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As Paul noted in the Get Back series, The Beatles seemed to excel when their backs were against a wall. They were certainly feeling the time crunch during a several week residency in Paris in early 64. They hadn't yet conquered America, but they were due to be there in a couple of weeks. They also had their first movie on the horizon, and they had …

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Episode 229: ”3Legging” The Beatles Legend 55:58

8M ago55:58

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We're back! Last week Andy and David (former Co-Host) attended separate launches for Ken Womack's new book on Mal Evans titled "Living The Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans." Andy attended the NYC launch. David attended the Cleveland event at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We recap the experiences of both! If you haven't picked up the …

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Episode 228: Recent Collaborations! 59:25

8M ago59:25

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Well, as we did a rare thing and dropped a new show on the opening weekend of the month given the highly anticipated release of 'Now And Then' on 2nd November we dropped 227 that weekend and it has performed very well for us! One of our best! Thank you everyone! We took the week off as we flipped schedules and are back this week with a brand new sh…

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#101 - Every Little Thing with Joe Adragna, singer, songwriter (The Junior League, The Minus 5) 1:16:50

8M ago1:16:50

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While the exact time and place of this song seems to have been lost to the fog of 80+ years of memories, Paul does remember that he wrote this song with the thought it might end up as the Beatles next single in 1964. It seemed to lack that certain Beatle magic singles required, but it found a home on the back half of Beatles For Sale, albeit a home…

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Stuck Inside These ”3” Walls: ”Now & Then” Documentary Reaction 50:52

8M ago50:52

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From Our YouTube channel. We discussed our thoughts on the 12 Minute Documentary for 'Now and Then' with Beatley Tone.By Tom Hunyady and Andy Nicholes

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#103 You're Going to Lose That Girl & #102 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) with guest Mary Lasseigne 1:32:07

8M ago1:32:07

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Been a long time since we did a two-fer episode! Here we go! The Beatles often seemed to turn in some of their best work when up against a deadline. A handful of songs that would make up most the Help! album seemed to come about in short order, as the band had to write and record a big majority of the album before leaving to film. "You're Going to …

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