In this episode, we discuss a bevy of new releases by Dhani Harrison, Sean Lennon, James McCartney, and of course, the cover of "Blackbird" (called "Blackbiird") by Beyoncé. We recommend you listen to or sample each of the releases before or after listening, or else the commentary may not make sense. Here are some links: 1. Dhani Harrison, Innerstanding 2. Sean Lennon, Asterisms 3. James McCartney, Beautiful 4. Paul McCartney and Wings (1973), Live at the BBC 5. Beyoncé, "Blackbiird" Feel free to email us a message (or record it) at ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com and we'll include you in ou ..read more

In this episode, we examine "lost" songs -- those the Beatles wrote as a group and/or solo that never got an official release, or may truly be lost -- and talk about what we'd like to see happen. We'll discuss Ringo's "lost" 1987 album, two albums from Paul, some early Beatles/Quarrymen songs, and much more.  Enjoy! Feel free to email us a message (or record it) at ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com and we'll include you in our new "Please Mr. Postman" segment. Also, you can rate us wherever you listen to your podcasts. Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbea ..read more

In this episode we go back into the lab to discuss John Lennon's 1972 song "New York City." Found on his double album Sometime in New York City, this song has been described as "journalese" and the "son of The Ballad of John and Yoko." We discuss some of the people mentioned in the lyrics, the production and music, and much more. We also tease our next episode on Band on the Run. And what did Ringo say about his upcoming album plans? Here's the cover song we mentioned: New York City Feel free to email us a message (or record it) at ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com and we'll try to includ ..read more

In this episode we look at the life and career of songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Denny Laine, who died in December 2023. Along with Paul and Linda, Denny was the only constant member of Wings during the 1970s, but he was also involved to varying degrees with many other groups throughout his life. We end the episode talking about the upcoming Band on the Run reissue, which Denny certainly played and sang on.  Feel free to email us a message (or record it) at ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com and we'll try to include you in our new "mailbag" segment. Complete episodes can be ..read more

Hop on the bus and join us for a discussion of Paul McCartney and Wings's 1972 English university tour! We talk about the background of this little tour, the set list, the performances, and much more.  If you want to hear the concerts in all their rough quality, here's a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO41mUdFrRc What do you think? It's fun to hear where Wings started and also realize how much they'd improve in the next few years. Enjoy!   Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com Twitter: @ivegotabeat ..read more

We're back with an IGABP tradition, our year in review and holiday gift episode! You'll hear us discuss all the releases from the Beatles (group and solo), including recordings, films, books, and much more. What were our favorites? We also play a fun game of "How much does this Beatles item cost?"; how does Dave do guessing prices? We also talk about our favorite non-Beatles reissues and new recordings, and then give our predictions for releases in 2023. Enjoy! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com Twitter: @ivegot ..read more

Here is our review and discussion of the new 2023 "Red" and "Blue" compliation albums featuring remixes by Giles Martin. We tackle many issues in this podcast: fan and critical reaction (including their complaints), the track listing, what was and wasn't included, packaging and distribution, our highlights (and a few lowlights), and much more. The verdict? You'll have to listen to find out, but we provide a nuanced review of the sets and believe they are essential listening for all Beatlefans. What do you think? Let us know on any of our media platforms below. Complete episodes can be found at ..read more

This past week the Beatles released a short making-of documentary, song, and video of their completed version of John Lennon's song "Now and Then." Dave and Chris discuss the genesis of the song, the recording, the documentary, and the video–and don't always agree! What do you think of the song?  We also get into a discussion of the upcoming releases of 1962-66 and 1967-70, slated for next Friday, November 10. Here's a link to the Variety article with Giles Martin discussed in the episode: https://variety.com/2023/music/news/beatles-giles-martin-now-and-then-producer-remixing-re ..read more

We know you love our Ringo reviews, and so here's our review of Ringo's new EP Rewind Forward! You might be surprised at our take on this EP compared to our previous reviews, so take a listen!  We also talk about some of the latest Beatles news. Thanks as always for your support! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com Twitter: @ivegotabeatles Facebook: I’ve Got A Beatles Podcast Our video venture: "Song Album Career!" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClqNdoDpQxpj6QMNDmXYYog ..read more

In this episode, Dave and Chris discuss the 2021 film The Beatles and India. This is a documentary that's just about what it says -- how the Beatles' connections to India began, developed, and ended. Along the way, you'll hear from pundits like Mark Lewisohn and Steve Turner, Patti Boyd, and many others who were in Rishikesh when the Beatles stayed there in 1968. We also discuss one of the most significant revelations the movie points out regarding why the Beatles left India. We think the movie is well worth a watch. The Beatles and India (2021)IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com › title Complete episode ..read more