Hosted by award-winning author Robert Rodriguez, Something About The Beatles is an intelligent but entertaining examination of The Beatles' music and career. Smart, funny and surprising - just like the Fab Four.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 19 days 16 hours 43 minutes
96: Ex-Beatles Helping Ex-Beatles (in the studio)
Covering the period of John's lifetime, Richard and Robert examine the recordings produced by the formerly Fab foursome and how their individual artistry contributed to each other's work.
95: Heart’s Ann Wilson Talks Beatles
This episode features Robert and Richard in conversation with singer/songwriter Ann Wilson from Heart, who reveals how her deep love for The Beatles set her and sister Nancy on their life path from childhood.
94: The Man Who Gave The Beatles Away – Allan Williams Remembered
In this special expended edition of SATB, Richard and Robert sit down with Mark Lewisohn to review the life and times of the Beatles' first manager (yes, manager), who passed away late last year.
93: Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane At 50
Half a century ago, The Beatles ushered in the second half of their career - the studio years - with this landmark double A-side release. Though the single's commercial fortunes might not have reflected it,
92: The Beatles – A Day In Their Lives
In which Richard and Robert trace the rather momentous events of February 11th (give or take) throughout the entirety of The Beatles' career.
91: The Beatles’ Live Reunion
What if the events of December 8, 1980 played out completely differently and somehow, an unscathed John Lennon - bereft of an obstructions - was able to join his former bandmates in a live concert situation; perhaps more than one?
90: George and Paul
Within the Beatles, there were any number of complex personal dynamics. Those between the group's lead guitarist and bassist were among the convoluted: the Pisces fish vs. Gemini twin.
89: Post-Beatles Albums That Never Were
Not what you might think: collations of solo Beatle songs, if they'd been recorded for collective Beatle albums.
88: Compiling McCartney
Last year's Pure McCartney compilation set stirred some debate among fans: how could a career spanning 46 years and over 500 recordings be adequately compressed down to 67 tracks?
87: The Beatles’ Decca Audition
The New Years Day 1962 showcase at Decca Records in London did not pan out as The Beatles and Brian Epstein had hoped. But the decision to turn down the Beatles has long been regarded in rock history as one of the most bone-headed executive decisions e...