Ranking The Beatles Podcast
1) #72 - I've Just Seen A Face with guest Jack Petruzelli
It's weird how many songs the Beatles have that aren't "hits" but are still universally loved. It seems everyone knows and loves "I've Just Seen A Face," despite never being a single and never appeari...Show More
2) #73 - Blackbird with Allan Kozinn (author, The McCartney Legacy)
McCartney's ability to craft the most capitvating, simple, and gorgeous melodies never fails to amaze. Conceived (we think/he tells us) as a song of encouragement and support for the civil rights move...Show More
3) #74 - Julia (with Jude Southerland Kessler)
One of the best things about the White Album is seeing so many different sides of each Beatle. To close out the first disc, we get a rare glimpse of the really vulnerable and sensitive John, a side we...Show More
4) #75 - Get Back with Robert Rodriguez & Jerry Hammack
Ever seen an artist create a global smash hit from the moment of inception through each and every moment of rehearsal and refinement to recording, live premier, and continued real time performances 60...Show More
5) #76 - Slow Down with guests Blotto Beatles
Maybe it's just me, but I've got a real sweet spot for when, in the midst of all the chaos of exploding into the world's biggest band and becoming the greatest songwriters alive, the Beatles blow off ...Show More
6) #77 - Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds with Jason Kruppa
Did you guys know the Beatles did drugs? IT'S RIGHT THERE IN THE TITLE, MAN, LSDDDDDDDD! Inspired by a drawing done by his son Julia, John's "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" is arguably the most psyche...Show More
7) #78 - Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) with author Sara Schmidt
**Disclaimer: First show of the new year, and yeah, I know, I blew it, but I own up to it! The integrity of the list remains!** The fabs sure loved writing songs about their relationships on vacation....Show More
8) #79 - Taxman with Vinyl Benjy
What do George Harrison and Big Worm from the movie Friday have in common? Messing with their money is like messing with their emotions. But Big Perm, I mean Big Worm, doesn't write banging rock tunes...Show More
9) #80 - For No One with Duncan Driver
Everyone knows that couple...everytime you go on holiday, they seem to get into a fight about SOMETHING. Then everyone's walking on eggshells, trying not to be awkward, not picking sides, just wanting...Show More
10) #81 Hey Jude with James Campion (author, "Sing A Sad Song: The Emotional Currency of Hey Jude")
Note: PLS LISTEN BEFORE LIGHTING YOUR TORCHES AND GATHERING YOUR PITCHFORKS! Written as a way to show sympathy and encouragement to young Julian Lennon in the face of his parents' divorce, "Hey Jude" ...Show More