March 1964 and Bill Grundy interviews the '5th Beatle', manager
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Tuesday, 2 September 2014
Monday, 1 September 2014
2007 07 24 - BBCR2 - Only A Northern Song
The story behind Northern Songs / Len/Mac and how Lennon and McCartney
wrote one of the most valuable collection of songs, before eventually losing control.
McCartneys attempt at buying them back in the eighties and the part he played
in introducing the future owner to music publishing.
Sunday, 31 August 2014
2010 08 29 - BBCR2 Bigger Than Jesus
The 1966 Lennon did an interview with Maureen
Cleave from the London Evening Standard.
While in England it was treated as ''Oh it's Lennon mouthing off again'',
when the story arrived in the US.............
Saturday, 30 August 2014
Thursday, 28 August 2014
1982 06 06 - BBC Radio Rock Hour Tug Of War Special
Thirty years ago this week McCartney
released one his best solo albums Tug of War.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, 27 August 2014
1983 12 - McCartney on Russell Harty Show
A TV interview from 1983 as McCartney does the PR tour to sell Broad Street.
McCartney was having a lot of fun that night and Russell Harty did well to
get the best out of Macca.
Tuesday, 26 August 2014
1987 12 18 - George and Ringo on Aspel and Co
George and Ringo on ITVs Aspel and Co.
This is one of my personal favourites as G and R are on great form
How about George and Ringo and the possible
law suit concerning Photograpgh. The Beatles story occasionally gets
very silly, this is a fine example.
. As always Enjoy.
Monday, 25 August 2014
1990 07 17 - KCCI Iowa Press Conference
One of my favourite Macca interviews, The year McCartney took
the Beatles songs back on the road on the back of the
successful Flowers in the Dirt album.
The press are a little hostile, but Macca in confident mood
responds well.You can't quiet here some of the questions but his
answers generally explain what has been asked. Enjoy.
Saturday, 23 August 2014
1996 08 - BBCR2 Beatles v Beach Boys
The compelling story of the creative race between two of
histories biggest selling bands. Forget The Beatles V The Stones
the real battle of the Bands in the mid sixties was The Beatles
V The Beach Boys.
Thursday, 21 August 2014
1970 05 23 - Let It Be Radio Special
Huge thank you to halfjapanese and the folk at maccaspan for this radio show.
Files in MP3
Wednesday, 20 August 2014
2010 11 14 - BBCR4 - When Cassius Met The Beatles
REPOST
The tale of an unexpected encounter between 20th century legends -
a meeting which created a new template for global celebrity.
February 1964: The Beatles fly into Miami, sparking Beatlemania as
they prepare to perform on The Ed Sullivan Show.
Meanwhile in a low-rent Miami gym, the underdog Cassius Clay trains
to fight reigning champion Sonny Liston for the world title. The
pundits say Clay hasn't a hope. Quite unexpectedly, the
paths of these legendary figures cross.
British photographer Harry Benson arranges for The Beatles to
visit Cassius Clay in the gym. Clay picks up Ringo and swings
him around the ring as if he's no heavier than a toddler,
as the other band-members lie at his feet. Clay pretends to
knock all four Beatles down with a single punch. The resulting
images remain in the memory long after this brief encounter.
The Beatles triumph on TV. Cassius Clay amazes all the
boxing writers by defeating Liston. They suddenly both find
themselves on the cusp of a new kind of stardom - they're
young, outspoken and able to capture the global imagination.
John Wilson reports from Miami on the background to this
unique encounter, with the memories of three people who
were there at the time: photographer Harry Benson, who
was travelling with the Beatles, writer Robert Lipsyte, who
was covering the fight for the New York Times as a rookie
reporter, and fight doctor Ferdie Pacheco, then working
at the gym in Miami. All witnessed the moment when
Cassius met The Beatles.
John also taps the memories of Paul McCartney.
Click Here to Download
The tale of an unexpected encounter between 20th century legends -
a meeting which created a new template for global celebrity.
February 1964: The Beatles fly into Miami, sparking Beatlemania as
they prepare to perform on The Ed Sullivan Show.
Meanwhile in a low-rent Miami gym, the underdog Cassius Clay trains
to fight reigning champion Sonny Liston for the world title. The
pundits say Clay hasn't a hope. Quite unexpectedly, the
paths of these legendary figures cross.
British photographer Harry Benson arranges for The Beatles to
visit Cassius Clay in the gym. Clay picks up Ringo and swings
him around the ring as if he's no heavier than a toddler,
as the other band-members lie at his feet. Clay pretends to
knock all four Beatles down with a single punch. The resulting
images remain in the memory long after this brief encounter.
The Beatles triumph on TV. Cassius Clay amazes all the
boxing writers by defeating Liston. They suddenly both find
themselves on the cusp of a new kind of stardom - they're
young, outspoken and able to capture the global imagination.
John Wilson reports from Miami on the background to this
unique encounter, with the memories of three people who
were there at the time: photographer Harry Benson, who
was travelling with the Beatles, writer Robert Lipsyte, who
was covering the fight for the New York Times as a rookie
reporter, and fight doctor Ferdie Pacheco, then working
at the gym in Miami. All witnessed the moment when
Cassius met The Beatles.
John also taps the memories of Paul McCartney.
Click Here to Download
Tuesday, 19 August 2014
BBCR6 - Great Producers George Martin 2hr Extended Version
Repost
The Record Producers profiles a man often labelled "The Fifth Beatle'', Sir
George Martin. In this exclusive interview, Sir George talks about
various aspects of the studio and recording process, the albums Sgt
Pepper and Abbey Road, along with a number of songs, including
Strawberry Fields Forever, Tomorrow Never Knows and Rain.
Monday, 18 August 2014
2008 11 22 - BBCR2 - 40th Anniversary of the White Album
The beginning of the end. A look back at the
making of the White Album by the Abbey Road
team of producers and engineers.
Sunday, 17 August 2014
2009 01 27 - BBCR2 - I Hope We Passed The Audition
The story of how The Beatles played a 42 minute concert on top
of the Apple building 3 Saville Row.
Saturday, 16 August 2014
BC011 - The Real John Lennon News Week Interview 02
Part 02 of The Real John Lennon
The Newsweek Interview
The Newsweek Interview
Dennis Elsas with Barbara Graustark
WNEW FM New Your City
September 25th 1980
WNEW FM New Your City
September 25th 1980
BC011 - The Real John Lennon News Week Interview 01
Part 01 of The Real John Lennon
The Newsweek Interview
Dennis Elsas with Barbara Graustark
WNEW FM New Your City
September 25th 1980
Newsweek 01
Friday, 15 August 2014
2010 08 29 - BBCR2 - What Is Life? - George Harrison
Michael Palin presents a tribute to his friend George Harrison,
who died in November 2001.It features archive interviews
with George, as well as contributions from his wife and son,
Bob Geldof, Jeff Lynne, Brian May, Gary Moore, Tom Petty,
Ringo Starr, Ravi Shankar and the Beatles’ producer George Martin.
Tuesday, 12 August 2014
1990 - In the Studio with Redbeard - Tripping the Live Fantastic
Two hours of songs and Interviews from 1990.
A very upbeat Macca finally goes back to the
Beatles and embraces his past.
Cracking Show.
Beatles and embraces his past.
Cracking Show.
Monday, 11 August 2014
2010 10 09 - BBC7 - Lennon The Wenner Tapes
An in-depth portrait of John Lennon, told through the audio
of Jann Wenner's seminal 1970 New York interview for
Rolling Stone magazine.
The most famous interview Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner
ever did was an extensive interrogation, on tape, of Lennon
shortly after the Beatles had broken up.
Sunday, 10 August 2014
2012 11 09 - Al Jazeera The McCartney Interview David Frost
The famous Beatles songwriter and musician
speaks to Sir David Frost about his life in the spotlight.
Saturday, 9 August 2014
2007 01 13 - BBCR4 - Inside The Cavern
Midge Ure visits the legendary Cavern Club in
Liverpool where the Mersey Beat was born
and where the Beatles first found fame.
Friday, 1 August 2014
Top of The Pops - Unsurpassed Broadcasts Vol 13
The final show includes includes the series
booklet. Perfect end to a perfect series.
Thanks as always to the one known
as Hobnail.
Thursday, 31 July 2014
Wednesday, 30 July 2014
Tuesday, 29 July 2014
Monday, 28 July 2014
Sunday, 27 July 2014
12/01/1964 to 04/04/1964 - Unsurpassed Broadcasts Vol 08
For Beatles fans looking for the BBC Radio Shows from the
early sixties, nothing really comes close to this set.
BIG Thanks to Hobnail
2012 02 10 - BBCR4 - Front Row Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney discusses the art of classic song writing as he releases
his 15th solo LP, Kisses on the Bottom - an album made up of songs
McCartney grew up listening to, plus two originals.
Saturday, 26 July 2014
2012 02 07 - BBCR2 - Jamie Cullum Sir Paul McCartney Special
This week, Jamie meets Sir Paul McCartney for a special,
in-depth interview about the musician's love of jazz.
The two discuss the role jazz has played in Sir Paul's life, from
growing up listening to his father's jazz band to their mutual love of
Fats Waller. Sir Paul reflects on his days withThe Beatles, and how jazz
subtly informed the way they approached their compositions.
He then talks about his current album of jazz standards and
riginal compositions, Kisses On The Bottom, and explains the way
it came together, from initial inspiration to collaborations
with Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder.
in-depth interview about the musician's love of jazz.
The two discuss the role jazz has played in Sir Paul's life, from
growing up listening to his father's jazz band to their mutual love of
Fats Waller. Sir Paul reflects on his days withThe Beatles, and how jazz
subtly informed the way they approached their compositions.
He then talks about his current album of jazz standards and
riginal compositions, Kisses On The Bottom, and explains the way
it came together, from initial inspiration to collaborations
with Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder.
Friday, 25 July 2014
Thursday, 24 July 2014
Wednesday, 23 July 2014
Tuesday, 22 July 2014
Monday, 21 July 2014
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