Winter of Discontent - A Beatles Podcast
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It's January 1969 and The Beatles are commercially at their peak with a number one Album in the charts and the summers smash hit 'Hey Jude.' Professionally things couldn't be worse, however. Paul has convinced them to rehearse for a live show before the cameras, but his band mates have misgivings which will only multiply as the days progress. This is 'The Winter of..
Winter of Discontent - A Beatles Podcast
2M ago
A brief mini episode updating you all on the story of Paul’s missing 1961 Hofner Bass, how it came to be stolen and how it was eventually returned ..read more
Winter of Discontent - A Beatles Podcast
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After spending virtually no time on George’s new composition, the Beatles spend their final hour and a bit arranging Paul’s Let It Be. Sure it’s a great song but you may not want to hear the intro for a while after listening to this. Denis talks movies with Ringo, John asserts himself in the most hilarious way yet! Paul tries to be more collaborative and George wants an early night. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod ..read more
Winter of Discontent - A Beatles Podcast
4M ago
A short seasons greeting with an additional feature left over from episode 51 and a little musical free gift www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod ..read more
Winter of Discontent - A Beatles Podcast
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It’s the afternoon of January 9th 1969, John is having fun, and Paul is loving it. This however, is at the expense of rehearsing George’s new song. Instead what we get is a selection of the most controversial material the band ever recorded. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod ..read more
Winter of Discontent - A Beatles Podcast
6M ago
Refreshed and buoyant after lunch the Beatles jam their way through an early version of Get Back with some controversial lyrics. George name drops The Band again, John has another go at one of his favourite compositions and Paul is reminded of a song he gave away. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod ..read more
Winter of Discontent - A Beatles Podcast
6M ago
January 9th 1969 - The Beatles run through more of their completed songs starting with Don’t Let Me Down. John is in a joking mood, Paul is sweating the small stuff, George is too loud and Ringo is the drummer. But they end the morning upbeat before going to lunch. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod ..read more
Winter of Discontent - A Beatles Podcast
7M ago
It’s still January 9th 1969. The Beatles have finally begun rehearsing. They start running through the songs they know but end up spending a long period fixing some issues with the first song they try. They also discuss ways to improve the onstage sound ..read more
Winter of Discontent - A Beatles Podcast
7M ago
It’s January 9th 1969. George has a new song to show everyone. Paul and George jam on Piano and Drums respectively. John and Yoko arrive and the Daily Mirror is the main topic of discussion ..read more
Winter of Discontent - A Beatles Podcast
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It’s January 9th 1969. Paul has arrived and brought a guest with him. Mal is looking to take dictation. Ringo has changed his mind and George is late ..read more