1984 - BC075 - Sgt Peppers - A History of the Beatle Years

BC075 - Sgt Peppers - A History of the Beatle Years
Volume Five 1970

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1989 04 10 - Westwood One - Lost Lennon Tapes 064

Lost Lennon Tapes 064

THE LOST LENNON TAPES: EPISODE 064
Broadcast week of April 10, 1989

Roll Over Beethoven (30 March 64, BBC radio)
Johnny B. Goode (15 Feb 64, BBC radio)
I Got To Find My Baby (11 June 63, BBC radio)
Now Youre In Heaven (Julian Lennon)
Julian Lennon
Julian Lennon
Second Time (Julian Lennon)
Tie Me Kangaroo Down (Rolf Harris)
Paul, John and Mal Evans (13 june 64, Adelaide)
Tell Me Why (cv)
I Want To Hold Your Hand (12 June 64, Live Adelaide)
I Should Have Known Better (cv)
Derek Taylor
John (Dec 70, Rolling Stone)
Make It Up To You (Julian Lennon)
Julian Lennon
Julian Lennon
Julian Lennon
Julian Lennon
Youre The One (Julian Lennon)
Julian Lennon
Julian Lennon
Move Over Ms. L (Take 1)
Move Over Ms. L (Demo)
Move Over Ms. L (Demo)
Move Over Ms. L (Take 2)

2012 10 17 - BBCR2 - The Casbah

 The Casbah

The Casbah: Birthplace of Merseybeat celebrates the 

somewhat neglected and hugely significant venue where 

The Beatles enjoyed a residency prior to their later and

 more often recognised success at the Cavern Club. 

The documentary is presented by original Beatles' drummer 

Pete Best whose mother Mona both owned and ran the club.

The Casbah, a private members club in the basement of the 

Best family home, was distinctive in a number of ways having 

opened as a strictly Rock'n'Roll venue. The majority of 

Liverpool clubs in the late 50's having had roots in Jazz, Folk 

& Country music. It was also notable in that it was run by a 

woman, Mona Best, in an era when music/club promoters 

were invariably male. The documentary will explore the 

history of the club (decorated by The Beatles and now awarded 

Blue Plaque status) while examining the broader context of the 

boom that came to be known as Merseybeat. 

Contributions from Merseybeat newspaper founder Bill Harry 

alongside Merseybeat veterans Mike Pender of The Searchers, 

Georgie Spruce (AKA Earl Preston of Earl Preston & The TT's), 

Howie Casey (of Derry & the Seniors-the first Liverpool combo 

to play in Hamburg and secure a recording contract), and 

Geoff Nugent (of The Undertakers). The programme will also 

feature the recollections of Casbah Club members and a fleeting,

 though noteworthy, contribution from Paul McCartney

2012 10 10 - BBCR2 Beatleland

Beatleland

From the moment their plane lands at John Lennon Airport, 

or their train pulls into Lime Street station, visitors to Liverpool 

are reminded of the city's most famous sons at almost every turn.

Every day, tourists beat a path to Lennon and McCartney's 

childhood homes, restored to their 1950s glory by the National 

Trust. From Albert Dock to Mathew Street, Beatle memorials 

are ever present: Penny Lane and Strawberry Field, clubs like 

The Jacaranda, The Casbah and The Cavern where the group

 learned its trade, The Grapes and Ye Cracke, where the young 

Beatles would sit over a pint of cider and Gambier Terrace 

where John Lennon shared a flat with fellow art student Stu Sutcliffe. 

The Beatles connection is worth millions of pounds a year to 

the local economy.

In a programme filled with atmospheric location recordings, 

music and archive, Craig Charles visits Menlove Avenue, 

where Lennon's Aunt Mimi ruled the roost and the young John 

practised his guitar in the porch, and Forthlin Road where John and 

Paul composed so many of their most famous songs in the McCartney's

 front room. He'll sit in 'the shelter in the middle of the roundabout' 

at Penny Lane and head for the Cavern with fans like Geoff Davies 

who saw the Beatles perform there more than seventy times. We'll hear 

the Kop singing She Loves You in 1963, listen to acetates of the 

earliest recordings made by the Quarrymen in a local DIY recording studio, 

discover how Eleanor Rigby really did exist and find out about Tommy 

Handley and Albert Stubbins, the Scouse legends Lennon picked to grace

the cover of Sgt.Pepper.

The Beatles' rise coincided with Bill Shankley's Liverpool football team 

and a vibrant music and comedy scene in the city. And after the first,

 world-conquering flush of Beatlemania, the group began to look inward.

 John Lennon described In My Life as his first 'major' piece of songwriting. 

In its original form, the lyrics followed the route taken by a bus from his 

childhood home at Menlove Avenue to the centre of town: Penny Lane, 

the Abbey Cinema and Calderstone Park are among the locations listed.

Fifty years ago Liverpool gave the world the biggest musical phenomenon 

of all time. What was in the Mersey air that enabled John, Paul, George 

and Ringo to conquer the world ? How did the city shape The Beatles 

and how does their enduring success continue to impact upon their 

home town ?

1984 - BC074 - Sgt Peppers - A History of the Beatle Years

BC074 - Sgt Peppers - A History of the Beatle Years
Volume Four Part Two 1969

BC074

1989 04 03 - Westwood One - Lost Lennon Tapes 063

Lost Lennon Tapes 063

THE LOST LENNON TAPES: EPISODE 063
Broadcast week of April 3, 1989

A Hard Days Night (cv)
Waltzing Madilda (March 1964, Twickenham)
John and Paul (June 1964, Bob Rogers interview)
All My Loving (June 12, 1964, Live Adelaide)
When I Get Home (cv)
Jimmy Nichol
John and George (June 1964, Bob Rogers interview)
Im Happy Just To Dance With You (cv)
Bob Francis
Twist And Shout ( June 12, 1964, Live Adelaide)
You Get What You Want (Julian Lennon)
Julian Lennon
Julian Lennon
Now Youre In Heaven (Julian Lennon)
Every Day (Julian Lennon)
Julian Lennon
Woman Is The ****** Of The World (cv)
The Luck Of The Irish (Demo 1)
The Luck Of The Irish (Demo 2)
The Luck Of The Irish (cv)
Stick Around (Julian Lennon)
Julian Lennon
Mother Mary (Julian Lennon)
Whatever Gets You Through The Night (cv)
#9 Dream (Demo)
#9 Dream (cv)
John (September 1980, Playboy)

2012 10 04 - BBCR2 Blagger's Guide to The Beatles

 

Blagger's Guide

David Quantick is back and this time he's giving you a 

Ticket To Ride the Magical Mystery Tour of musical 

knowledge that is Blagger's Guide to The Beatles.

What really happened at their first ever recording session? 

What was the working title of Yesterday? And, 

what was Help! originally called?

David will be revealing all about the world's favourite 

Scouser's, and showing the extent that The Beatles have 

influenced our lives; beyond that awful bowl cut you had 

when you were a kid.

In true anarchic Blagger's fashion, David be giving you the 

answers to questions you didn't even know existed with the 

help of spoof adverts, quick fire gags and movie trailers.

2012 10 03 - BBCR2 - A Year In The Life: Beatles 1962

A Year In The Life

A Year In The Life: Beatles '62 narrates the pivotal breakthrough 

year for the newly mop-topped Liverpool beat combo via the 

recollections of those who knew and worked alongside them in 

1962.

An oral history narrated by Liverpool contemporary Roger McGough

A Year In The Life recounts a familiar tale via the less-familiar

 recollections of those who were vital to The Beatles development in 1962.

The programme will range from their unsuccessful January 

1st audition for Decca records through to the recording 

and release of their breakthrough hit 'Love Me Do'.

A Year In the Life will also reflect upon their crowning in the 

Merseybeat newspaper as the leading Liverpool group, their 

first radio broadcasts at the BBC's Manchester studios, the death 

of original bassist Stu Sutcliffe, their return to Hamburg's Star Club, 

 the ousting of drummer Pete Best.

Contributors include Bill Harry(the editor of Merseybeat), Klaus 

Voorman (their close friend from Hamburg & the artist responsible 

for Revolver's striking sleeve) Pete Best (their original drummer) 

Joe Brown & Mike Berry (who shared bills with the group 

shortly before their national fame) Andy White (the studio session 

drummer who played on 'Love Me Do') and publicist Tony Calder 

(who promoted their first single).

1981 02 23 - The McCartney Interview

Open and frank interview given in the summer of 1980, 

it was released in the UK 23rd February 1981 and 

deleted the same day.

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1984 - BC073 - Sgt Peppers - A History of the Beatle Years

BC073 - Sgt Peppers - A History of the Beatle Years
Volume Four Part One 1968

BC073

1989 03 27 - Westwood One - Lost Lennon Tapes 062

Lost Lennon Tapes 062

THE LOST LENNON TAPES: EPISODE 062
Broadcast week of March 27, 1989

Rock N Roll Music (December 26, 1964, BBC radio)
Memphis (March 8, 1962, BBC radio)
Too Much Monkey Business (September 10, 1963, BBC radio)
Sweet Little Sixteen (July 23, 1963, BBC radio)
Im The Greatest (cv)
John
Ringo ( April 16, 1974, Elliot Mintz interview)
Im The Greatest (Outtake)
Six OClock (cv)
John (April 16, 1973, Elliot Minttz interview)
Ringo
Ringo
Bring On The Lucie (cv)
John (Sepember 1980, Playboy)
Free The People (Home tape)
Bring On The Lucie (Rough mix)
Mind Games (cv)
John (September 1980, Playboy)
Move On Fast (Yoko Ono)
John (April 16, 1973, Elliot Mintz interview)
God (cv)
A Hard Days Night (cv)
Things We Said Today (cv)
Paul and John (June 11, 1964, John Edwards interview)
Press Conference (June 11, 1964, Sydney)
Long Tall Sally (cv)
You Cant Do That (cv)
I Saw Her Standing There (June 12, 1964 , Live Adelaide)

1984 - BC072 - Sgt Peppers - A History of the Beatle Years

BC072 - Sgt Peppers - A History of the Beatle Years
Volume Three Part Two 1967

BC072

1984 - BC071 - Sgt Peppers - A History of the Beatle Years

BC071 - Sgt Peppers - A History of the Beatle Years
Volume Three Part One 1966

BC071

2012 10 02 - BBCR4 - The Secret World Paul McCartney

What happens when Paul can't access his email

and his PA is on leave ? Short and sweet funny spoof.

The Secret World

1989 03 20 - Westwood One - Lost Lennon Tapes 061

Lost Lennon Tapes 061

THE LOST LENNON TAPES: EPISODE 061
Broadcast week of March 20, 1989

Im The Greatest (Piano demo)
John (September 19 80, Playboy)
Im The Greatest (Studio demo)
Ticket To Ride (cv)
John (September 19 80, Playboy)
Ticket To Ride (June 7, 1965, BBC radio)
Yes It Is (cv)
John (September 1980, Playboy)
Yes It Is (Take 1)
Steppin Out (Demo)
Steppin Out (Studio breakdown)
Steppin Out (Studio rehearsal)
Sudio dialogue (Steppin Out session)
Steppin Out (Rough mix)
Walter Shenson
Walter Shenson
Act Naturally (cv)
John, George and Ringo (1965, Twickenham)
Paul and George (1965, Twickenham)
John (1965, Twickenham)
John (1965, Twickenham)
John and Paul (1965, Twickenham)
Paul, George and John (1965, Twickenham)
Help (Take 1)
Help (Take 5)
Help (cv)
John (September 1980, Playboy)
Help (Piano demo)
John (December 1970, Rolling Stone)
John (December 1970, Rolling Stone)
Strawberry Fields Forever (Take 2)
John (December 1970, Rolling Stone)
Strawberry Fields Forever (Take 4)
Strawberry Fields Forever (cv)

The Beatles (1965, Twickenham)

1984 - BC070 - Sgt Peppers - A History of the Beatle Years

BC070 - Sgt Peppers - A History of the Beatle Years
Volume Two Part Two 1965

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1984 - BC069 - Sgt Peppers - A History of the Beatle Years

BC069 - Sgt Peppers - A History of the Beatle Years
Volume Two Part One 1964

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Volume One Part Two 1963

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Volume One Part One 1962

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