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
66: Revolver at 50
In this edition, Richard and Robert discuss the creation of what is arguably The Beatles' collective highest achievement - Revolver. Taped before a live audience
65: The Beatles of August
In this episode, Robert and Richard examine the whole of band's career, seen through the prism of one momentous month, from the start to the end of their career.
64: Questions From Listeners #2
In another extended episode, Richard and Robert take on an array of topics from listeners, ranging from who played what on certain recordings to the upcoming Hollywood Bowl reissue and much, much more!
63: The Beatles on the Telly
In this special extended episode, Robert and Richard discuss the group's career through the prism of their television appearances.
62: The Music and Artistry of Beatle Paul
In this episode, Richard and Robert trace the arc of Paul’s musical development as a Beatle, encompassing singing, writing and instrumental prowess. Songs include “All My Loving,” “Yesterday” and “You Never Give Me Your Money.”
61: The Beatles and The Monkees – It Goes Like This
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the unleashing of the “Pre-Fab Four” on an unsuspecting public, Robert and Richard examine the ties, parallels and overlapping phenomenon between the two acts. Songs include “Paperback Believer” and “Daydrea
60: You Say You Want An Evolution: The Beatles’ Left Turns and Re-thinks
In this episode, Richard and Robert examine the songs that The Beatles drastically re-thought before releasing or abandoned altogether.
59: Beatles Punk and Grunge
In this special episode, Robert and Richard explore the possible connections between the Beatles and later generations of artists, whether influenced by or reacting to
58: Beatle Mal – The “Gentle Giant”
In this extended episode, Richard and Robert pay tribute to The Beatles' road manager-turned-producer/singer/songwriter.
57: Their Biggest Mistakes
In this episode, Robert and Richard discuss three (or more) critical errors of judgment that cost The Beatles big time in terms of harmony and longevity.