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Saturday, 5 July 2014
Friday, 4 July 2014
1995 05 27 - Oobu Joobu Parts 01 and 02
Thought we could have a Macca week this week
to celebrate his 70th Birthday, let's start with
the first two discs of Yellow Cats Oobu Joobu Series.
Thursday, 3 July 2014
2013 12 25 - BBCScotland - The Beatles in Fife
On the 13th of October 1963 The Beatles headlined live at the London
Palladium and "Beatlemania" was born. Exactly one week beforehand they
were performing to screaming crowds in Kirkcaldy. Join Edith Bowman and
some of the lucky few who were present as they take you back to that day
50years ago. The day the Beatles came to Fife.
Re-upped 03/07/2014
Re-upped 03/07/2014
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
1996 11 02 - BBCR2 - Apple Scruffs
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The story of The Apple scruffs, a loosely-knit group of hardcore Beatles fans
who were known for congregating outside the Apple Corps building and at the gates of
Abbey Road Studios in London during the waning days of Beatlemania, in the hope
of seeing or interacting with one of the band members. The phrase was also used by
George Harrison as the title of a song in 1970.
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The story of The Apple scruffs, a loosely-knit group of hardcore Beatles fans
who were known for congregating outside the Apple Corps building and at the gates of
Abbey Road Studios in London during the waning days of Beatlemania, in the hope
of seeing or interacting with one of the band members. The phrase was also used by
George Harrison as the title of a song in 1970.
Find out More
wiki
2004 06 12 - BBCR4 Archive Hour - Zed Is For Zapple
Label manager Barry Miles travelled across America recording
counter-culture heroes, while back home John Lennon and
George Harrison were recording their own work for the label.
Wednesday, 5 February 2014
Friday, 24 January 2014
1988 02 10 - George Harrison KLOS LA Rockline
Re-upped 24/01/2014
Requested by JW, Somewhere in New York City
Two hours of a caustic George taking questions
from the general public. Keep your ears out for the
the guy rattling on about how his baby loves the
music of GH. Later in the show he returns to
repeat his rattling, much to the ammusement of George.
He also confirms that it was Paul wearing the Walrus suit
in the When We Was Fab video!
Unless George is just playing us all along.
He also confirms that it was Paul wearing the Walrus suit
in the When We Was Fab video!
Unless George is just playing us all along.
Wednesday, 18 December 2013
2013 11 14 - BBCR4 - Sorry Boys You Failed The Audition
Sorry Boys You Failed The Audition by Ray Connolly
In the summer of 1962 the Beatles auditioned for producer George Martin at Parlophone Records. Having been rejected by every other record company, it was their last chance to get a recording contract. As the world soon found out, they passed the audition.
But what if they'd been turned down? Seen through the eyes of Freda, their teenage Liverpool fan club secretary, this is an affectionate comedy drama about what might have happened to the Beatles if George Martin had said, 'No'.
Producer/Director Gary Brown
Ray Connolly is a celebrated journalist and author. He is perhaps best known for writing the screenplays for the films 'That'll Be the Day' and the sequel 'Stardust' for which he won a Writers Guild of Great Britain best screenplay award, and for his many interviews with the Beatles. He was due to interview John Lennon on the day the ex-Beatle was murdered, an event he wrote about in the BBC radio play 'Unimaginable'. In addition to the biography John Lennon 1940-1980, he wrote the introduction to The Beatles Complete songbook.
In the summer of 1962 the Beatles auditioned for producer George Martin at Parlophone Records. Having been rejected by every other record company, it was their last chance to get a recording contract. As the world soon found out, they passed the audition.
But what if they'd been turned down? Seen through the eyes of Freda, their teenage Liverpool fan club secretary, this is an affectionate comedy drama about what might have happened to the Beatles if George Martin had said, 'No'.
Producer/Director Gary Brown
Ray Connolly is a celebrated journalist and author. He is perhaps best known for writing the screenplays for the films 'That'll Be the Day' and the sequel 'Stardust' for which he won a Writers Guild of Great Britain best screenplay award, and for his many interviews with the Beatles. He was due to interview John Lennon on the day the ex-Beatle was murdered, an event he wrote about in the BBC radio play 'Unimaginable'. In addition to the biography John Lennon 1940-1980, he wrote the introduction to The Beatles Complete songbook.
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
2013 11 04 - BBCR4 - Imagine John Lennons Bermuda Adventure
Months before John Lennon's life was ended, he spent the summer of 1980 living in Bermuda. Lennon was an enthusiastic yachtsman and sailed through a gale to reach Bermuda where he took a rental at a beautiful waterside residence in Fairyland, one of the island's oldest neighbourhoods.
While there, he composed many songs and the imagery of Bermuda can be heard in a number of tracks on his final two albums. John McCarthy hears from those who met him and discovers how he got to grips with his creative energy once more.
We hear from Captain Hank Halsted and crewmember Tyler Coney about life on Megan Jaye, the boat which took Lennon to Bermuda, his demeanour and his sailing skills. We also hear from Donna Bennett who rented Lennon his Bermuda residence and visited the singer on a number of occasions to make sure all was well.
While on the island, John Lennon posed for a painting by New York artist Nancy Gosnell and she recalls what it was like having the ex-Beatle relaxed and ease before her canvas. The finished painting now sits above Lennon's piano in New York, enjoyed by Yoko Ono.
Last year a memorial to Lennon was unveiled at the Botanical Gardens. The centrepiece is a sculpture by Bermuda artist Graham Foster. He explains more about the thinking behind it and the Lennon Peace Concert, now an annual musical event in Bermuda.
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
2011 10 03 - Paul McCartney Classic FM Interview Ocean’s Kingdom
The complete 3 hour radio show.
In this revealing interview, Sir Paul told Classic FM about his new
ballet - from its inception, right through to the choreography.
We also hear about his upcoming projects and touch on
the legacy of the Fab Four.
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