Ticket to Ride — Chris Purcell

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Episode Notes [00:00] The Importance of Questioning [01:21] Introduction to Curated Questions [02:20] Meet Kevin Kelly [03:56] Kevin Kelly's Mentor: Stewart Brand [05:33] The Role of Questions in Intellectual Traditions [06:47] Disequilibrium and Growth [10:21] Embodied Questions and Exploration [11:11] Balancing Exploration and Exploitation [11:50] The Inefficiency of Questioning [15:53] The Abundance Mindset [18:39] The Inevitable and Quality Questions [19:26] Hill Climbing vs. Hill Making [22:28] The Challenge of Innovation [24:13] The Beauty of Engineering and Innovation [24:34] Navigating the Frontier of New Technologies [25:33] The Role of AI in Question Formulation [26:43] Challenges in Advancing AI Capabilities [29:11] The Long Now Foundation and the 10,000 Year Clock [29:56] Transmitting Values Over Time [31:03] Ethics in AI and Self-Driving Cars [33:26] The Art of Questioning [34:04] Photography: Capturing vs. Creating [36:12] The Inefficiency of Exploration [38:36] Daily Practice and Long-Term Success [40:17] The Importance of Quantity for Quality [43:22] Final Thoughts and Encouragement on Questioning [46:24] Summary Takeaways Resources Mentioned Wired Magazine Whole Earth Review WELL Hackers Conference What Technology Wants by Kevin Kelly The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly Cool Tools Project Long Now Foundation Stewart Brand Socratic Method Koan René Descartes Conde Nast Vouge Olivetti Typewriter Trolley Problem Terry Gross Lex Friedman Tim Ferriss KK.org Kevin2Kelly on Instagram Recomendo Newsletter Excellent Advice for Living Beauty Pill Producer Ben Ford Questions Asked When did you first understand the power of questions? Can I do that? Can that be something that you can learn? How did questions function differently between Eastern versus Western intellectual traditions? What role do you think embodied questions those we explore through doing rather than thinking play in developing wisdom? What's on the other side of the hill? What happens if you go to the end? What's the origin of this? How should one think about the exploratory in one's life? Is there anything that you would add to your list of 15 statements that define what makes a quality question? Is there a qualitative difference between the questions humans are asking and the questions our AI systems are beginning to formulate? What do you think would help them get there? Any idea on a forcing function on how we get them [LLMs] to ask the better questions so that they might improve in that direction? What were some novel questions that broke your brain at the time in thinking about this 10,000-year clock or beyond? What's it good for? What would you use it for? What else could you do over the long term for 10,000 years? How do you transmit values over time? How do you evolve values that need to change, and how do you make a difference? How do even know what you don't want to change? What do you want to continue? What's the most essential aspects of our civilization that we don't want to go away? What are the rules? What is the system? How do you pass things along in time and not change the ones you don't wanna change, and make sure you change the ones that are more adaptable so they can adapt? What do you think about questioning itself as an art form? How has being a photographer influenced the way you question reality, visually compared to verbally? Are you a photographer that takes photos or makes photos? What will happen? What will happen next? What are your right now questions that you are wrestling with or working with in your life? Can someone else do what I'm trying to do here? Am I more me in doing my art or more me in doing the writing? Do you have any other thoughts or encouragement about questions that we haven't explored? What makes a good question? How do you ask a good question? What questions do you dwell on to be in purposeful imbalance? What is your practice in embracing the inefficient nature of questions to achieve breakthroughs? What are the new hills you can build and frontiers you can explore? How can you use your curiosity and humanity to pursue questions that trend toward the fringes?…

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Tim welcomes multi-award-winning documentary director and filmmaker Chris Purcell to talk about the band's 1965 single, Ticket to Ride. They chat about Chris’s Liverpool roots, his early memories of the Beatles, and how he once ended up playing drums on stage with Tony Sheridan. They explore the heavy sound of Ticket to Ride, the use of the 12-string Rickenbacker, and how the track paved the way for new studio techniques. They also celebrate John’s powerful vocal, Paul’s guitar flourishes, and Ringo’s unique drumming.

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1. MFBS #50 Ticket to Ride — Chris Purcell V2 (00:00:00)

2. Song Choice - Ticket to Ride (00:10:12)

3. Jangling guitars (00:14:24)

4. Chorus (00:21:08)

5. Ringo's drum sound (00:23:26)

6. Paul's lead guitar flourish (00:26:17)

7. John's and Paul's vocal (00:27:06)

8. Middle 8 (00:30:41)

9. Ticket to Ride Outro (00:33:19)

10. Edited to here (00:34:08)

11. Carpenters Cover (00:36:31)

12. Beach Boys, Girl Don't Tell Me (00:38:40)

13. Live at Blackpool (00:41:46)

14. Edited to here (00:45:10)

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Ticket to Ride — Chris Purcell

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Reflected Glory: https://vimeo.com/29437388
Evolver 62 promo: https://vimeo.com/1023543808

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Original music by Joe Kane

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Chapters

1. MFBS #50 Ticket to Ride — Chris Purcell V2 (00:00:00)

2. Song Choice - Ticket to Ride (00:10:12)

3. Jangling guitars (00:14:24)

4. Chorus (00:21:08)

5. Ringo's drum sound (00:23:26)

6. Paul's lead guitar flourish (00:26:17)

7. John's and Paul's vocal (00:27:06)

8. Middle 8 (00:30:41)

9. Ticket to Ride Outro (00:33:19)

10. Edited to here (00:34:08)

11. Carpenters Cover (00:36:31)

12. Beach Boys, Girl Don't Tell Me (00:38:40)

13. Live at Blackpool (00:41:46)

14. Edited to here (00:45:10)

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1 year ago47:57

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Send us a text Jeff Slate is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, musician, writer, and journalist. His writings have been featured in Rolling Stone magazine, WSJ, the New Yorker, and the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s box set. He discusses how the Beatles influenced his life and career, and how his appreciation of the song In My Life has changed over the years. Website: https://jeffslatehq.com/home X: https://x.com/jeffslate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffslate/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffslate Follow My Favourite Beatles Song X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/myfavebeatles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyFavouriteBeatlesSong Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfavouritebeatlessong Original music by Joe Kane Logo design by Mark Cunningham…

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Cry Baby Cry – Chris Matheson 41:03

1 year ago41:03

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Send us a text Chris Matheson, screenwriter of the Bill & Ted movies, joins to discuss Cry Baby Cry. The conversation delves into the track’s mysterious qualities, its thematic connections to childhood and loss, and how it fits into the eclectic mosaic of the White Album. Chris on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0558533/ Books by Chris Matheson: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/13574609.Chris_Matheson Follow My Favourite Beatles Song: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/myfavebeatles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyFavouriteBeatlesSong Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfavouritebeatlessong Original music by Joe Kane Logo design by Mark Cunningham…

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Within You Without You – Sam Whiles 40:34

1 year ago40:34

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Send us a text Sam Whiles is the host of Paul or Nothing, a podcast dedicated to the life and music of Paul McCartney. In this episode, he returns to the show to discuss his current favourite Beatles song, Within You Without You, taking in George Harrison’s exploration of Indian culture and expressions of spirituality through music. Paul or Nothing Podcast: https://mccartneypod.podbean.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/mccartneypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063627630062 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiles1/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulornothing773 Follow My Favourite Beatles Song: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/myfavebeatles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyFavouriteBeatlesSong Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfavouritebeatlessong…

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Things We Said Today – Debbie Gendler 36:56

1 year ago36:56

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Send us a text Debbie Gendler is a lifelong Beatles fan and writes about her experiences in her new book, I Saw Them Standing There. She was in the studio audience at the historic first Ed Sullivan appearance and met the band personally in 1965. In this episode, Debbie shares her incredible journey and her thoughts on her favourite song, Things We Said Today. Debbie’s website: https://www.debbiegendler.com Buy Debbie’s Book on Amazon (US): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=9781493079742 Buy Debbie’s Book on Barnes & Noble (US): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-saw-them-standing-there-debbie-gendler/1143728408?ean=9781493079742 Buy Debbie’s Book on Amazon (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Saw-Them-Standing-There-Beatlemania/dp/1493079743 Follow My Favourite Beatles Song: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/myfavebeatles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyFavouriteBeatlesSong Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfavouritebeatlessong…

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Magical Mystery Tour – Steve Matteo 35:18

1 year ago35:18

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Send us a text Steve Matteo, author of "Act Naturally: The Beatles on Film" and "Let It Be" from the 33 1/3 book series, talks about the Beatles’ iconic movie theme song Magical Mystery Tour. Steve’s work has been featured in The New York Times and Rolling Stone, and he’s written engaging liner notes and press releases for artists like The Kinks, Willie Nile, and Lee Scratch Perry. Act Naturally: The Beatles on Film: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781493059010/Act-Naturally-The-Beatles-on-Film Let it Be (33 1/3): https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/beatles-let-it-be-9781441167149/ Steve on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MatteoMedia Steve on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-matteo-992b466/ Steve on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.matteo.33 Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matteomedia/ --------------------------- My Favourite Beatles Song on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MyFaveBeatles My Favourite Beatles Song on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyFavouriteBeatlesSong/ My Favourite Beatles Song on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfavouritebeatlessong/…

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Free As A Bird – Steve O'Brien 31:52

1 year ago31:52

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Send us a text In 1994, the three surviving Beatles worked on a John Lennon demo to create their first new song in 25 years, Free as a Bird. Writer and author Steve O’Brien discusses his love for arguably the most Beatle-y of Beatles songs. Website: https://www.steveobrienwriter.com/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MrsSteveMOBrien Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveobrien1970/…

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All You Need Is Love – Vivek J. Tiwary 37:28

1 year ago37:28

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Send us a text New episode! We get into a love groove with Vivek J. Tiwary, a mastermind in musical entertainment and the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Fifth Beatle. He shares his unique insights on the iconic Beatles song All You Need Is Love and its relevance to the story of Vivek’s hero, Brian Epstein. Website: https://thefifthbeatle.com/graphic-novel/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fifthbeatle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fifthbeatle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFifthBeatleTV/…

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She Said She Said – Dr Christine Feldman-Barrett 42:27

2 years ago42:27

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Send us a text Turn up your speakers, we're playing ‘She Said, She Said’ and delving into the magic with Dr Christine Feldman Barrett, author of A Women’s History of the Beatles. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/FeldmanBarrett Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-feldman-barrett-421145a3/ A Women’s History of the Beatles: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/womens-history-of-the-beatles-9781501348051/ Produced by Tim Tucker Original Music by Joe Kane Logo by Mark Cunningham…

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I Feel Fine – Joe Kane 30:07

2 years ago30:07

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Send us a text Strap in for a fab journey with Joe Kane, the one-man beat group powerhouse behind The Poppermost. Together we explore the chiming guitars and swinging beat of The Beatles’ classic I Feel Fine. Joe Kane on Bandcamp: https://thepoppermost.bandcamp.com Joe Kane on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ThePoppermost Joe Kane on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepoppermost/ Joe Kane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoppermostband/…

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Blackbird – Rob Williams 32:34

2 years ago32:34

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Send us a text Rob Williams writes for comics, TV and film. His credits include Suicide Squad, Superman, Amazing Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, Judge Dredd, Doctor Who, Star Wars and Indiana Jones. His first feature film is in production at the time recording. Here he discusses his personal connection to Paul McCartney's beautiful acoustic ballad Blackbird. Website: http://www.robwilliamscomics.co.uk/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Robwilliams71 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robwilliams1971/…

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Twist and Shout – David Hepworth 46:57

2 years ago46:57

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Send us a text David Hepworth has been writing, speaking and broadcasting about music since the 1970s. David launched and edited some of the most important music magazines in the UK, including Smash Hits, Q, Mojo and The Word. He was a presenter on the BBC's The Old Grey Whistle Test and the TV anchor for Live Aid in 1985. David Hepworth's books include 'Why the Beatles Were Underrated' and 'Abbey Road, The Inside Story of the World’s Most Famous Recording Studio'. Here he discusses the song that became the sound of Beatlemania in the UK in 1963, Twist and Shout. Website: http://www.davidhepworth.com Word in Your Ear: https://www.wiyelondon.com Word in Your Ear on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WordInYourEar Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidhepworth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dhepworth/…

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Eleanor Rigby – Richard D. Driver 42:42

2 years ago42:42

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Send us a text Richard D. Driver is the author of That Was Me: Paul McCartney’s Career and the Legacy of the Beatles. He is the Associate Professor of History at McLennan Community College, where he teaches courses in United States history. He discusses the stark, lyrically vivid ballad Eleanor Rigby and its timeless themes of loneliness and isolation. Richard's website: https://ppbkwriter.com/ Richard’s book on Paul McCartney: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781793632074/That-Was-Me-Paul-McCartney’s-Career-and-the-Legacy-of-the-Beatles Twitter: https://twitter.com/ppbkwriter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ppbkwriter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppbkwriter/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ppbkwriter…

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Hey Jude – James Campion 45:42

2 years ago45:42

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Send us a text James Campion, author of Take a Sad Song, the Emotional Currency of Hey Jude, talks about the communal hymn that gave the Beatles their biggest hit single in America. Website: https://www.jamescampion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FearNoArt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jc.author Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamescampion/…

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Rain – Daniel Rachel 46:45

2 years ago46:45

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Send us a text Daniel Rachel, musician and award-winning author of the Lost Album of the Beatles, talks about the proto-indie rock masterpiece, Rain. Daniel's website: https://danielrachel.com The Lost Album of the Beatles by Daniel Rachel: https://danielrachel.com/the-lost-album-of-the-beatles/ Daniel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanielRachel69 Daniel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielrachelbooks…

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Day Tripper – Guy Pratt 39:52

2 years ago39:52

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Send us a text Guy Pratt has played bass with some of the biggest names in rock and pop, including Pink Floyd, Roxy Music, Iggy Pop, Madonna, Michael Jackson and Elton John. He discusses the Beatles song that 'opened Pandora's Box' for rock musicians, Day Tripper. Website: http://www.guypratt.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/guypratt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guy.pratt.official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guyprattofficial Rockonteurs podcast (Guy Pratt & Gary Kemp): https://www.anotherslice.com/rockonteurs…

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Tomorrow Never Knows – Brad Elmore 48:09

2 years ago48:09

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Send us a text Brad Elmore is the writer and director of The Wolfman’s Hammer, Bit and Boogeyman Pop. He discusses his love of the song that ‘kicked down the doors’ between rock and roll and all music that followed. Brad's films: The Wolfman’s Hammer: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yjLWrxRlmXE&pp=ygUSV29sZm1hbuKAmXMgaGFtbWVy Bit: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8425034/ Boogeyman Pop: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4422886/?ref_=nm_knf_t_3 Brad Elmore on Son of Satan podcast: https://werewolfbynight.libsyn.com/s04e03-marvel-spotlight-12-the-son-of-satan…

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Helter Skelter – Russ Moran 29:05

2 years ago29:05

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Send us a text In this episode, Russ Moran from the Gamma Charge podcast is my guest to discuss The Beatles' sonic rollercoaster Helter Skelter. We deep dive into the creation, cultural impact, and controversy surrounding The Beatles' iconic proto-thrash masterpiece. Gamma Charge podcast: https://sites.libsyn.com/403406 Gamma Charge Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gammachargehulkpodcast Russ on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gamma_chargepodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Russ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GCHulkPodcast Russ on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GammaChargeHulkPodcast?mibextid=LQQJ4d…

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Hey Bulldog — Sam Whiles 48:06

2 years ago48:06

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Send us a text Sam Whiles is the host of Paul or Nothing, a podcast all about Paul McCartney. He discusses one of the Beatles' finest rock tunes, Hey Bulldog. Paul or Nothing podcast: https://mccartneypod.podbean.com Paul or Nothing blog: http://www.paulmccartneypod.wordpress.com Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/McCartneyPod Sam on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Paul-or-Nothing-Podcast/100063627630062/ Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiles1/ Sam on YouTube, including Macca in Your Attic: https://www.youtube.com/@paulornothing773…

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Help! — Jay Bergen 38:16

2 years ago38:16

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Send us a text Trial lawyer and author Jay Bergen was John Lennon's trusted adviser during the Morris Levy litigation in the mid-1970s. He preserved the trial transcript and other related documents, and wrote about his time with John, in his book Lennon, the Mobster & the Lawyer - The Untold Story. In this episode he reminisces about his time with John Lennon and his love for the song Help! Jay's website: https://www.lennonthemobsterandthelawyer.com/jay-bergen Jay on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Jay-Bergen/100076696902857/ Jay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelennonlawyer/ Jay on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theLennonlawyer…

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A Hard Day's Night — Ivor Davis 34:30

2 years ago34:30

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Send us a text Award winning author and journalist Ivor Davis accompanied the Beatles on their first tour of America in 1964. Later, he was present when they met Elvis and Bob Dylan. He reminisces about his time with the band and discusses the hit single and title song from their first movie, A Hard Day's Night. Ivor's website: https://www.ivordavisbooks.com Ivor on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivordavisauthor Ivor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cockneykid1/…

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A Day in the Life – Alan G. Parker 46:29

2 years ago46:29

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Send us a text Alan G. Parker is an multiple Emmy-nominated director of music documentary films, including It Was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper and Beyond. He is currently working on Borrowed Time, a feature documentary covering John Lennon's last ten years. Here he discusses one of the Beatles' enduring masterpieces, A Day in the Life. Follow Alan G Parker on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alang.parker.7 It Was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt Pepper and Beyond Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2uUckwL6oo…

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This Boy – Dafydd Rees 33:50

3 years ago33:50

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Send us a text Dafydd Rees is the author of the Beatles in 1963, a day by day account of an extraordinary 12 months in rock and roll history. Dafydd discusses the sumptuous harmonies and thrilling soulful melody of one of John Lennon's first and finest ballads, This Boy. Follow the substack to get monthly updates and material not included in the published book: https://beatles1963.substack.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086559309038 Twitter: https://twitter.com/1963_beatles The Beatles in 1963 is published by Omnibus Press in the UK on 28th Oct 2022 and in North America on 26th January 2023. Buy the Beatles in 1963 in the UK: Omnibuss Press Buy the Beatles in 1963 in the US: Amazon…

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If I Fell – Gary Van Scyoc 36:36

3 years ago36:36

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Send us a text Gary Van Scyoc was the bass player and songwriter with Elephant's Memory, who played live and recorded with John Lennon and Yoko Ono in the early 1970s. He talks to host Tim Tucker about one of the Beatles' finest ballads, If I Fell. Find Gary Van Scyoc's recordings, books, lessons and merchandise: http://www.garyvanscyoc.com…

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Yes It Is – Jude Southerland Kessler 49:44

3 years ago49:44